- Thailand News
King names MRT Yellow Line Nakkhara Phiphat for prosperity
The King of Thailand has graciously bestowed the name Nakkhara Phiphat, meaning prosperity of the city, on the Yellow Line of the Metropolitan Rapid Transit (MRT). The announcement was made today, following the Ministry of Transport’s efforts through the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) to implement the Yellow Line project. This line, running from Lat Phrao to Samrong, is…
- Thailand News
Monk in scandalous video leaves Kalasin locals in disbelief (video)
A controversial video featuring a bald man engaging in a sexual act sparked widespread criticism due to the resemblance to a well-known monk, the abbot of a forest temple in Kalasin province. Recent reports confirm the monk’s absence from the temple. Malai Khotsri, the village head of Ban Khok Klang, Kuchinarai District, Kalasin, today confirmed seeing the viral clip of…
- Thailand News
Desperate taxi driver shoplifts to take care of bedridden wife
A taxi driver from Nonthaburi has been arrested for repeatedly stealing from a convenience store to care for his bedridden wife. The 53 year old man had committed 16 thefts over nearly a month, with a total stolen value of 4,444 baht. Most of the stolen items included food, household goods, and adult diapers, with each theft amounting to no…
- Thailand News
Court sentences ex-police officer to death for fatal Trang shooting
Initially acquitted, an ex-police gunman faces the death penalty for the fatal shooting of a couple in Trang. The couple were buying materials for their rubber latex business at the time, before being violently gunned down. The tragic event occurred on September 9, 2021, in front of the Khuan Mao Cockfighting Stadium in Trang Province. The victims, 39 year old…
- Business News
Minister proposes shorter blacklist period for bad debtors
Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira proposed reducing the time period for which bad debtors remain on the National Credit Bureau’s blacklist, aiming to facilitate quicker access to new borrowing opportunities. While speaking at a signing ceremony for the establishment of ARI-AMC, a joint venture between the Government Savings Bank (GSB) and Bangkok Commercial Asset Management Plc (BAM), Pichai noted that the…
- World News
Record meth seizures in Southeast Asia’s Golden Triangle
In a recent report released yesterday, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) disclosed that East and Southeast Asia are currently grappling with an unprecedented influx of methamphetamine and other synthetic drugs. This surge is largely sourced from the Golden Triangle, an area where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos converge. Historically recognised for opium cultivation and…
- Thailand News
Woman arrested for 2.8 million baht fraud and nude clip scheme
The Royal Thai Police (RTP) arrested a woman for her alleged involvement in a nude clip scheme and a 2.8 million baht investment scam impersonating a well-known platform where she reportedly coerced victims into sending nude clips in exchange for withdrawing their investment money. Police Major General Teeradech Thammasuthee, today, alongside an investigative team, apprehended 29 year old Arisa under…
- Thailand News
Duck vendor found dead in pickup truck at Samut Prakan shrine
A tragic discovery took place in front of a Buddha shrine in Samut Prakan today, where a vendor was found dead inside a pickup truck. The deceased had left a note but the cause of his death remains unknown. The Deputy Inspector of Samrong Nuea Police Station in Samut Prakan, Asanee Kongkerd, received a report of a man’s death inside…
- Business News
Thailand to issue US$1.1 billion sustainability-linked bonds
Thailand will issue up to US$1.1 billion (40 billion baht) in baht-denominated sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) in the coming months, marking the first such offering by an Asian government. This initiative aims to address both the nation’s budget deficit and its environmental commitments. According to the public debt advisor at the Ministry of Finance, Jindarat Viriyataveekul, the proceeds from the bond…
- Thailand News
Thai monk files police complaint over leaflets alleging affair
A prominent Thai monk filed a police complaint after anonymous individuals scattered leaflets accusing him of attempting to have an affair with a married woman. This incident has tarnished the reputation of the well-known temple in Uthai Thani province. Today, a reporter visited the temple in Taluk Du subdistrict, Thap Than district, Uthai Thani, where the controversy unfolded. Somchai, 52…
- Thailand News
Noodle KO: Former Muay Thai boxer busted for drug trafficking
The Thai authorities apprehended a former Muay Thai boxer involved in drug trafficking at a noodle shop in Din Daeng, Bangkok. The suspect, identified as 21 year old Supakrit was found with a substantial amount of crystal methamphetamine and ketamine. A police spokesperson revealed that the suspect was apprehended at a noodle shop in Din Daeng based on a tip-off…
- Thailand News
Students attacked by knife-wielding teens in Samut Prakan
A group of first-year vocational college students riding motorcycles home encountered a terrifying attack by six teenagers wielding knives, leaving two injured. The incident took place at 5pm yesterday, May 28, on Suksawat Road in Phra Samut Chedi, Samut Prakan. Police Lieutenant Sunthorn Pimphan from Phra Samut Chedi Police Station received a report about a group of students being attacked…
- Thailand News
Red Bull family sues for defamation after son’s hit and run incident
Chalerm Yoovidhya, the son of the Red Bull co-founder, has initiated legal proceedings against a TV presenter and former police lieutenant colonel for defamation, seeking compensation of 50 million baht. The accusations stem from statements implicating him in the alleged use of 300 million baht to sway favour towards his son, Vorayuth ‘Boss’ Yoovidhya, after a fatal hit-and-run incident. Represented…
- Thailand News
Thailand faces mental health crisis with nearly 10 million affected
Nearly 10 million individuals in Thailand are grappling with mental health issues, with almost 11% of the population at risk of suicide, according to the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC). Additionally, around 16% of the population experiences regular stress. Secretary-General of NESDC, Danucha Pichayanan highlighted the gravity of the situation as the agency released its first-quarter report on…
- Thailand News
Cracking news: Egg prices to soar due to extreme weather
As announced by the Thai Cooperative Network for Chicken Egg Producers, egg prices are set to rise by 20 satangs per egg tomorrow, citing the extreme weather as the reason for the increase. The farm price for eggs will be 4 baht each, marking an increase of 6 baht per tray. The members of the network include producers from Chachoengsao,…
- Thailand News
Shocking crime: Man electrocutes father to death with fan wire
The Thai authorities apprehended a man suspected of electrocuting his father using a fan’s electrical wire, leading to the 88 year old’s death at their home. The suspect, who faces potential capital punishment, denies the charges amid financial motives and previous family conflicts. The incident occurred around 11pm yesterday. The authorities questioned close relatives, including the deceased’s wife, to uncover…
- Thailand News
Campaign to stub out e-cigarettes from schools gains momentum
The campaign to eliminate e-cigarettes from schools is rapidly gaining momentum, as recent studies indicate a more than fivefold increase in usage over the past seven years. Education Minister Police General Permpoon Chidchob reaffirmed the government’s dedication to eradicating e-cigarette use in schools during a forum held yesterday, May 27. The event, organised by the Action on Smoking and Health…
- Thailand News
Drugged-up driver’s wild ride ends with 120km police chase
A dramatic police chase unfolded when a 25 year old man, high on drugs, stole a pickup truck and a minibus, fleeing across provinces for 120 kilometres before being apprehended in Nakhon Ratchasima, also known as Korat, claiming he was escaping from people trying to kill him. The incident began last night, May 27, when police from Choknasan Police Station…
- Thailand News
Thai pedophile arrested for child abduction, sexual assault
Police arrested a 40 year old songthaew driver for child abduction, after he allegedly kidnapped an 11 year old girl from her home, stripping her naked and tying her up with the intent of committing sexual assault. The incident was reported by the girl’s parents. The case came to light when the parents of the young girl reported to the…
- Thailand News
Brit’s fatal punch kills Russian, after sexual advances on daughter
A Russian party attendee at a Pattaya pool villa met his demise after being on the receiving end of a fatal punch from a British man, following his alleged unwarranted sexual advances on the man’s daughter. The incident unfolded in the early hours of yesterday, sending shockwaves through the community and prompting swift police action. The altercation occurred at a…
- Thailand News
Couple arrested for smuggling 32 immigrants in truck compartment
Following a tip-off about an immigrant smuggling operation, military and police officials arrested a husband and wife yesterday for smuggling over 32 illegal immigrants hidden in a modified six-wheel truck loaded with old goods. Commander of the Lat Ya Task Force, Military Colonel Phongphat Hongsinlak, along with Police Colonel Paitoon Sriwilai, head of the Sangkhla Buri Police Station, and other…
- Thailand News
Social Security asks 5,000 to return Covid-19 relief funds
Social Security reported that over 5,000 people must return Covid-19 relief funds, primarily under Section 40. Those not receiving official letters need not return the funds and should beware of fraudsters. The spokesperson for the Social Security Office, Niyada Saneemanoomai, today made the announcement. Niyada stated that the Social Security Office had sent letters to Section 40 insured persons, calling for…
- Thailand News
Thai authorities bust massive smuggling operation in Samut Prakan
The Thai authorities raided a warehouse in the Samut Prakan province, uncovering a large-scale smuggling operation involving over 100,000 items worth millions of baht. The raid, conducted by the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD), revealed that the goods were illegally imported and substandard. Commander of the ECD, Police Major General Puttidej Boonkrapue, today directed Police Colonel Chatchawan Chuchaiyarin and Police…
- Thailand News
Man United FA Cup win serves up free feast frenzy in Khon Kaen
Khon Kaen locals did not forget the promises of free meals from a BBQ restaurant if Manchester United were to win the FA Cup. Their wishes came to fruition, after a 2-1 victory over Premier League champions Manchester City, where fans rushed to the feast with queue cards diminishing in just 13 minutes. The players began their celebrations right from…
- Thailand News
New speed cameras on Lamphun-Lampang route spark debate
New speed cameras on the Lamphun-Lampang route sparked a widespread online debate. The cameras, installed along the descent from Doi Khun Tan, feature 8K resolution and enforce speed limits ranging from 50 to 90 kilometres per hour, depending on the specific location. Following a post by the Facebook page This is Lamphun which shared images of the new speed cameras…
- World News
Death toll rises in Papua New Guinea’s catastrophic landslide
In the wake of a catastrophic landslide in Papua New Guinea, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) grimly raised its estimate of the death toll, now surpassing 670. As emergency responders and anguished relatives come to terms with the situation, hopes of finding survivors are fading. The Chief of the UN Migration Agency’s mission of the South Pacific island nation,…
- Road deaths
Bus accident tragically kills elderly man on Chaeng Watthana Road
A tragic bus accident occurred yesterday when a 72 year old man lost his life after slipping and being run over by a bus at a bus stop near Chaeng Watthana Road, Pak Kret, Nontha Buri. The elderly man, who had been a familiar figure in the area for over a decade, was known for begging to support his family.…
- Thailand News
Russian man critical after assault at Chon Buri pool villa party
A 36 year old Russian man is in critical condition after being assaulted at a pool villa party in Chon Buri yesterday. The incident occurred early at a villa in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung. The suspect fled amid the chaos following the attack. Deputy Inspector at Pattaya City Police Station, Pansan Krongsith led the team to the scene after responding…
- Pattaya News
Pattaya’s Nong Nooch Garden trumpets arrival of elephant calf
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden in Pattaya recently celebrated the arrival of a new elephant calf to its sanctuary. On Saturday, the garden’s president, Kampol Tansajja, and his team invited Phra Khru Kasem Kittisophon, Abbot of Wat Samakkhibanpot, to lead a welcoming ceremony for the newborn. The calf, named Pang Sapparot which translates to pineapples in English, was born to the…
- Pattaya News
Security guards arrested after tourist assault in Pattaya (video)
Pattaya City Police apprehended three security guards after a viral video captured them allegedly assaulting a tourist. The incident, which has caused widespread condemnation and raised concerns about Pattaya’s image as a tourist destination, occurred at approximately 11.36pm yesterday. Police Colonel Navin Teerawit, superintendent of Pattaya City Police Station, led the operation to detain the suspects. The individuals, identified as…
