- Phuket News
Phuket gunman currently at large for shooting teenage neighbour
Phuket police are actively searching for a 63 year old gunman, for his involvement in a shooting of a teenager in Srisoonthron, Phuket after a prolonged dispute between the two, who share over a 40 year age gap. Thalang Police Station officers received reports of the shooting at 6.39pm yesterday, July 4. Officers and rescue workers from Srisoonthorn Municipality arrived…
- Thailand News
Dutch sperm donor splashes out, fathering 550 children
A notorious Dutch sperm donor has fathered more than 550 children in the past 15 years, surpassing legal limits. His actions came to light in a recent documentary, which revealed how he frequently hid his donation history. Netflix’s latest documentary, Father of a Thousand Sons, uncovers the story of 42 year old Jonathan Jacob Meijer, who has made numerous sperm…
- Thailand News
High spirits: Thai airports toast Buddhist holidays with alcohol sales
The National Alcohol Beverage Policy Committee, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit, yesterday convened its third meeting of 2024 at the Parliament Building, to discuss the recent decision to allow alcohol sales in Thailand’s six major airports on Buddhist holidays. The meeting saw the attendance of many key officials, including Deputy Director-General of the Department of Disease Control, Dr…
- Thailand News
Angry vagina: Cocky claims of wives’ privates leads to knife attack
Two duck farm workers engaged in a heated argument over a boastful claim regarding their wives’ vaginas, leading to a violent knife attack where a Lao man attacked a Thai colleague, nearly severing his ear. Krittanat Som-arom, an officer with Chachoengsao Police Station, yesterday at 9pm, received a report of a violent incident between duck farm workers in Soi Leab…
- Thailand News
Decomposed body found in palm oil plantation sparks local mystery
The decomposed body of a man was discovered buried in a palm oil plantation in Sichon, Nakhon Si Thammarat, with his knees visibly protruding from the ground. Police are now questioning his roommate, a fellow Myanmar worker. At 4pm yesterday, July 4, the Chief of Sichon Police Station, Boonchuern Limprajupong, along with medical staff from Sichon Hospital and rescue teams…
- Thailand News
RTP drug bust bonanza: Meth and millions seized!
Royal Thai Police (RTP) announced a significant increase in drug seizures over the past nine months, capturing nearly 800 million methamphetamine pills and seizing assets worth 9.3 billion baht. This marks a 120.63% rise from the previous year. Deputy Police Chief Samran Nualma, Narcotics Suppression Bureau (NSB) Chief Kirisak Tantinwachai, and other senior officials, shared details during a press briefing…
- Thailand News
Justice goes home: Political suspects to get ‘house-cuffs’
The Ministry of Justice is set to amend the regulations to allow suspects in political cases to be detained at home pending trial, provided they wear electronic ankle monitoring (EM) bracelets. In a recent announcement by Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong, the ministry is currently reviewing Section 89/1 of a ministerial regulation to empower courts with the discretion to opt for…
- Thailand News
Heavy rain and flash floods in 55 provinces of Thailand
The Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a severe weather warning, predicting heavy rain and potential flash floods across 55 provinces, including Bangkok, where 80% of the area is expected to experience significant rainfall. Thailand is bracing for continuous monsoon activity, as a monsoon trough stretches across the northern and upper northeastern regions, merging with a low-pressure area over Laos and…
- Thailand News
Temple tantrum: Anarchist tag lands man behind bars for 8 months
A man who spray-painted an anarchist symbol and the number 112, referencing the lese-majeste law, on the wall of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, part of the Grand Palace last year has been sentenced to eight months in jail without suspension. The accused, 26 year old Suttawee Soikham, is appealing the Criminal Court’s ruling and has posted bail. The…
- Thailand News
Bike bandits busted: Samut Prakan theft spree ends in arrests
Officers from Bang Kaew Police Station apprehended three suspects involved in a motorcycle theft spree in Samut Prakan province. The suspects were caught with stolen items and are now facing legal proceedings. Today, July 4, officers in Samut Prakan arrested 20 year old Teerapon, 19 year old Attaporn, and 18 year old Ekkarin for their involvement in nighttime theft using…
- Thailand News
Durian vendors reduce sizes to segments amid price surge
Durian prices have surged in Nakhon Ratchasima, prompting vendors to adapt by selling the fruit in segments instead of whole, as local purchasing power dwindles and sales plummet more than 50%. At the fruit sale zone within a local market in Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima, durian sellers have shifted from selling the fruit by kilogrammes to selling it in segments, measured…
- Thailand News
Thailand and Malaysia aim for 1 trillion baht trade by 2027
Thailand and Malaysia have set an ambitious goal to boost bilateral trade to 1 trillion baht by 2027, with a focus on enhancing border economic connections through the Twin Cities initiative. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Phumtham Wechayachai outlined the plans following the third Thailand-Malaysia Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting in Kuala Lumpur. Phumtham highlighted the strong relationship…
- Thailand News
Thai man arrested for opening mule accounts in call centre scam
Police apprehended a man for allegedly opening mule accounts for a call centre gang that tricked victims into downloading a fraudulent app, which promised land tax refunds, resulting in losses exceeding 2 million baht. Yesterday, July 3, the suspect, 29 year old Natthaphon was apprehended following an arrest warrant issued by the Nonthaburi Provincial Court dated November 28, 2023. The…
- Thailand News
Mae Hong Son hit by 3.1 magnitude earthquake, mild tremors
An earthquake measuring 3.1 on the Richter scale struck Mae Hong Son today causing mild tremors felt by residents. The quake, which occurred at 5.23am, today, July 4, had its epicentre in the Huai Pu Ling sub-district, Mueang district of Mae Hong Son. The Department of Mineral Resources’ Earthquake Operations Center, under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, reported…
- Thailand News
Russian woman falls to death in Pattaya after cannabis use row
A tragic incident occurred in Pattaya when a woman fell to her death from a luxury condominium, allegedly following an argument with her husband regarding her cannabis use. Police are currently investigating CCTV footage and questioning the husband to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the event. Police Lieutenant Sanan Kotanont of Pattaya City Police Station reported that at 10.36pm yesterday,…
- Thailand News
Former Thai survey director arrested for illegal land deeds to resort
Police apprehended the former director of the Land Survey Centre in Nakhon Ratchasima, accused of illegitimately issuing land title deeds to benefit investors, just two months before the statute of limitations regarding his case was set to expire. At 7am today, July 4, Secretary-General of the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC), Phumvisal Kasemsuk, along with officers from the Anti-Corruption Division…
- Thailand News
Thailand’s aviation hub vision depends on domestic travel options
For Thailand to recognise its goal of becoming a regional aviation hub by 2030, a stronger emphasis must be placed on enhancing its domestic travel capabilities by integrating and developing the various transport modes currently available. Managing Director of Alton Aviation Consultancy, Mabel Kwan emphasised the importance of collaboration within the aviation ecosystem, involving airlines, airports, customers, ground handling, and…
- Business News
Toy story: Thailand art toys boom with adult collectors’ creativity
The local art toys sector in Thailand is experiencing significant growth, primarily driven by the purchasing power of mainly adult collectors, compounded by the creativity of small toy manufacturers. According to the Director-General of the Business Development Department, Auramon Supthaweethum, the art toy business is set for continued expansion due to rising consumer demand, presenting promising opportunities for Thai entrepreneurs.…
- Thailand News
Pheu Thai urged to uphold transparency, military reforms by MFP
Pheu Thai Party is being urged to uphold its commitments to enhance transparency and efficiency in Parliament, introduce a new political amnesty bill, and accelerate military reforms, according to Move Forward Party (MFP) chief adviser Pita Limjaroenrat. These commitments were outlined in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that Pheu Thai and MFP signed before agreeing on the allocation of the…
- Thailand News
Car crash in Lampang leaves one dead, another seriously injured
A tragic car crash in Lampang resulting from a vehicle veering off course and crashing into a tree has resulted in one fatality and serious injury to the passenger, requiring substantial rescue efforts involving hydraulic tools. The incident occurred yesterday, July 3, at 9.15pm when police received reports of an accident involving a sedan in Thoen district, Lampang province. Officers…
- Thailand News
OnlyFans star arrested for explicit outdoor videos with minors
Thai police apprehended a transgender OnlyFans content creator accused of luring minors into producing explicit videos, generating a substantial monthly income. The arrest followed a detailed investigation into child pornography on social media platforms. Police officers from the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division, directed by Police Major General Saruti Kwangsopa, executed the arrest warrant for 27 year old Patipat at his…
- Pattaya News
Pattaya introduces beach zoning to improve water tourism safety
Pattaya City and the Pattaya Marine Department are taking steps to revitalise the Pattaya Model plan to better regulate water tourism activities in Pattaya Bay. The initiative aims to enhance marine safety by implementing crucial zoning measures. Pattaya Mayor Poramase Ngampichet and Director of the Pattaya Regional Marine Department, Ekkarat Kantaro, discussed these plans in a recent meeting. Poramase noted that…
- Pattaya News
Making a splash: Pattaya school dives into swimming education
Pattaya City School 11 has introduced a basic swimming programme for its students, spearheaded by the Mayor of Pattaya City, Poramese Ngamphichet, aiming to not only equip young learners with crucial swimming skills but also to enhance sporting skills in students and promote water safety. The significance of teaching swimming to children cannot be overstated. According to the Bureau of…
- Thailand News
Police turns blind eye to knife-wielding man demanding beach fee
An alarming incident unfolded recently at a Phuket beach, involving a man allegedly threatening two fishermen with a machete while demanding a beach fee. Despite having evidence, the local police dismissed the complaint, deeming it a mere story. Today, July 3, a local fisherman who recorded the video, Wut, recounted the events. He and two friends initially went fishing at…
- Thailand News
Thai singer battle swarm of termites while on stage (video)
A young singer found himself battling a swarm of flying termites while performing on stage, a bizarre situation captured and shared widely online, earning him considerable support from online users. In a viral clip posted on the Mongkhon Sound & Studio Facebook page, the singer, identified as 29 year old Witthaya Siwakrothok from Mueang district, Buriram Province, can be seen…
- Thailand News
Revised debt management plan pushes borrowing to 1.03t baht
The Thai Cabinet approved a revised public debt management plan for the 2024 fiscal year, incorporating an additional 275.87 billion baht in borrowing. Of this, 269 billion baht is designated for direct government use and lending to state enterprises for debt restructuring. According to Deputy government spokesperson Rudklao Suwankiri, this revision increases the total new borrowing for the current fiscal…
- Thailand News
Accountant arrested for 450 million baht tax fraud in Bangkok
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) apprehended an accountant of a steel company involved in a major tax fraud case, who claimed tax credits with fake tax invoices, causing the state a loss of over 450 million baht. The suspect failed to meet the prosecutor’s scheduled appointment yesterday. DSI Deputy Director Yutthana Praedam received a report from the Director of…
- Thailand News
Chiang Rai residents protest lignite coal pollution from Laos
Residents of Chiang Khong are facing severe distress due to pollution caused by a private company transporting lignite coal from Laos. Despite multiple complaints, the issue remains unresolved, prompting the district chief to order a temporary halt to the transportation. Mong Saenyai, a resident of Chiang Khong district, Chiang Rai Province, yesterday, July 2, revealed that villagers from Ban Mai…
- Thailand News
Seized cars drive Thai social media wild as auction lot goes viral
A parking lot filled with seized vehicles, ranging from pickup trucks to motorcycles, awaiting auction went viral on social media today. Vehicles, both old and new, are being auctioned at starting prices as low as 3,000 baht for cars and 100 baht for motorcycles. However, buyers must handle overdue taxes, fix damages and manage repairs by themselves. Images of the…
- Thailand News
Builder beware: Scam artist nails deposits, leaves homes hanging
A notorious contractor has been wreaking havoc across Thailand, scamming homeowners by taking deposits and abandoning projects. A homeowner in Chiang Mai has lost hundreds of thousands of baht, ending up with nothing more than house pillars. A resident from Rong Wua Daeng, San Kamphaeng district, Chiang Mai, yesterday, July 2, reported that a contractor had absconded after receiving three…
