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Anutin denies Bhumjaithai influenced Senate’s double majority vote
Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, firmly denied allegations yesterday, October 1, that his party influenced the Senate’s decision to maintain the double majority requirement for passing a referendum on a new constitution. “We had nothing to do with it,” stated Anutin, responding to comments by Senator Nantana Nantavaropas, who suggested that the vote might have been manipulated. Anutin,…
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Raid & seek: Bangkok cops bust contraband in Chinese minimarts
Police in Bangkok’s Huai Khwang district recently conducted a significant raid on 10 Chinese-owned minimarts, following complaints from local businesses about the influx of contraband foreign goods. Health and anti-money laundering officials, along with local police, spearheaded the operation. The Network for Thai Entrepreneur Protection had earlier lodged a complaint asserting that these convenience stores were selling smuggled consumer goods.…
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Paetongtarn’s anti-graft lawsuit over 30% stake rocks government
In a fresh scandal targeting Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, political firebrand Ruangkrai Leekitwattana has filed a complaint with the Election Commission (EC), accusing her of violating anti-graft laws by holding a significant company stake post-election. Ruangkrai claimed that Paetongtarn retained a 30% stake in Alpine Golf and Sports Club after being appointed PM in August. According to Ruangkrai, the…
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Thai AirAsia X switches all flights to Don Mueang Airport
Thai AirAsia X has switched all its international flights back to Don Mueang Airport, effective yesterday, October 1. If you’re jetting off to Japan, South Korea, China, or Australia, you’d better double-check your flight details—or risk turning up at the wrong airport. All flights under Thai AirAsia X (code XJ) to popular destinations like Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, Nagoya, Seoul, Shanghai,…
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Frozen in time: British expats losing out on pensions in Thailand
Three British expats reveal their nightmare experiences of having their UK pension frozen, thanks to a government policy that leaves them with unadjusted savings, sparking widespread outrage. David McConkey believed he was heading for paradise when he retired to Bangkok in May this year. After 40 gruelling years as an electronics buyer, the 72 year old Scot was ready to…
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Malaysian couple vanishes after Bangkok layover
A young couple from Penang, Malaysia, has mysteriously disappeared, leaving their families in turmoil after a layover in Bangkok more than three weeks ago. The missing pair, 21 year old Wu Mingson and his 23 year old girlfriend Wu Yingying, have not been heard from since early September. The chilling details have been shared by Mingson’s cousin, Shii Yiing Tan,…
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PTT station to lower petrol prices, diesel remains unchanged
PTT Station will lower petrol prices today, while diesel prices remain unchanged. PTT Station announced a reduction in retail petrol prices by 30 satang per litre across all types of gasoline yesterday, September 30. This change will take effect from 5am today, October 1. Petrol prices will be adjusted as follows: gasoline will be 43.14 baht per litre, Gasohol 95…
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Thai Airways flight runs off runway in Bangkok storm scare
Passengers on a Thai Airways (THAI) flight got more excitement than they bargained for when their Airbus A350-900 temporarily veered off the runway upon landing in Bangkok, causing a serious incident and damaging runway edge lights. THAI flight TG466, arriving from Melbourne on September 14, was making a standard approach to runway 19L at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) when things…
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Thai man attacked at Bangkok bar for protecting Chinese tourist
A Thai man sustained a head injury after being attacked by a group of 10 men outside a bar in Bangkok for protecting a Chinese tourist. The victim, 50 year old Rongrit Choomee, urged Thai news agencies to help him seek justice, as the gang that attacked him claimed to be powerful and well-connected with officers at Bangna Police Station…
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Thai actress slams police inaction after Russian assaults brother
A Thai actress criticised the police for their inaction and bias after a Russian man physically assaulted her younger brother. The police later asked her and her family to drop the case to maintain the country’s appeal to foreign tourists. The well-known Thai actress Chalida “Mint” Wijitvongthong, came forward to seek justice for her younger brother, 30 year old Rachan…
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EC dismisses complaints for party dissolution, insufficient evidence
The Election Commission (EC) has dismissed two of over ten complaints calling for the dissolution of certain political parties and the removal of the prime minister and some Cabinet members due to insufficient information. Sawaeng Boonmee, the EC Secretary-General, stated that the office received more than ten complaints since the new government was established but two have been rejected. He…
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Man arrested for brandishing knife and cannabis on Bangkok bus
A 19 year old man was arrested by traffic police for brandishing a knife and causing a disturbance on a bus, heading towards an expressway. Upon searching his bag, police found cannabis, drug paraphernalia, and additional knives. Traffic police apprehended the suspect at approximately 1pm yesterday near the Phahonyothin 1 expressway exit in Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok. The operation was…
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Sustainability expo 2024 opens in Bangkok, urgent action needed
Immediate action is necessary for sustainability, warns Sumet Tantivejkul, secretary-general of the Chaipattana Foundation. Speaking at the opening ceremony of Sustainability Expo 2024 (SX2024) yesterday in Bangkok, he highlighted the urgency of change as emphasised by the sufficiency economy theory of King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great King Rama IX. Sumet elaborated on the theory, noting that while it originally seemed…
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Thailand’s 20-billion-baht airport expressway takes off in 2030
The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) is gearing up to launch public-private partnerships (PPPs) next year for the ambitious 20-billion-baht Srinakarin-Suvarnabhumi Airport expressway project. With an anticipated opening in 2030, this project is poised to streamline access to the bustling Suvarnabhumi Airport, enhancing the travel experience for both locals and tourists alike. EXAT Deputy Governor Katpachon Udomthampakdee, recently led the…
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New centre in Thailand aims for tier 1 status in trafficking fight
In a high-stakes move to bolster its international standing, Thailand has opened a new centre aimed at tackling human trafficking, with eyes set on earning the coveted Tier 1 spot in the US State Department’s Trafficking in Persons (TIP) ranking. The Thailand Victim Identification and Referral Centre, located in Don Mueang district, is part of a nationwide effort to curb…
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Catfished by catfish: Gay Thai man nets 120 suckers in fake fishing scam
Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) arrested a gay Thai man for using a fake social media profile, posing as a beautiful woman, to trick 120 victims into sending masturbation videos of themselves before selling the videos online. CIB police discovered a secret group called “Gril grop” on the Telegram app, where explicit videos of male university students from the…
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Thai woman held hostage, sexually assaulted by ex in Bangkok
A Thai woman made a daring escape after being held hostage and sexually assaulted by her ex-boyfriend for four days in his Bangkok condo. The victim, 31 year old Am, is still receiving chilling death threats and has turned to a top Thai government official for help. Am sought out the Public Health Minister’s advisor, Thanakrit Jitaree, after her ex-boyfriend…
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Landowner battles coach company over unpaid rent in Bangkok (video)
A landowner is embroiled in a dispute with a coach company that has not paid its rent for years and refused to vacate the premises. Despite a court order to leave, the company’s owners remain defiant, citing legal technicalities. The conflict began when a TikTok user, @yokeie, posted about a coach company failing to pay rent for its parking and…
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Vietnamese gang arrested in 1.7m baht Bangkok extortion racket
Officers from the Investigation Division of the Immigration Bureau arrested nine Vietnamese nationals at a house in Bangkok for brutally assaulting and extorting 1.7 million baht from a Thai-Taiwanese couple. The two victims were rescued safely. The brutal assault and extortion came to light after a Taiwanese man filed a complaint with Zhongping Police Station in New Taipei City, Taiwan,…
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Bus accident kills two bank employees at Prachanukul Intersection
Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) expressed deep regret over a tragic accident where a bus ran over two bank employees, resulting in their deaths at the Prachanukul Intersection. The BMTA has pledged compensation to the victims’ families and will host the funeral ceremony tomorrow. The incident occurred yesterday, September 26, at 8.25am when an air-conditioned bus on route 49 (2-43),…
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Sky’s the limit: CIB nabs Starlink scammer in Bangkok condo bust
Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) arrested a Chinese man at a condominium in Bangkok. They seized 10 Starlink satellite Internet devices, allegedly intended for a call centre scam gang operating from the condo. The Royal Thai Police (RTP) are actively investigating and monitoring the import and export of equipment used by call centre scam gangs, such as Starlink…
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Bangkok airport runway gears up for November opening
Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport is gearing up for a major boost, with a brand-new runway set to open on November 1. The shiny new runway is expected to revolutionise the airport’s flight capacity, helping it soar to new heights. Kirati Kijmanawat, the Director of Airports of Thailand (AOT), confirmed the exciting news, stating that the third runway is now complete.…
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Thailand’s top hotels get the Michelin treatment
The Michelin Guide has just upped the ante in Thailand’s luxury hotel game, unveiling the first-ever “Key” ratings for 58 of the country’s most outstanding hotels. If you thought Michelin was all about fine dining, think again. Now, the world-renowned guide is here to tell you where to stay too. After four years of revamping its hotel selection process, Michelin…
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Bangkok police catch man with handmade gun at bus terminal
Police swiftly apprehended a young man carrying a handmade gun and .38 calibre bullets at a Bangkok bus terminal. The suspect, who admitted purchasing the weapon from a friend, was immediately taken into custody. At around 4pm yesterday, September 25, Phuwadol Unphon, the Superintendent of Bang Sue Police Station, along with Deputy Superintendent Woraphat Sukthai and Inspector Wuttidet Phokha, led…
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Bangkok delists more than 10,000 inactive companies
The Department of Business Development (DBD), under the Ministry of Commerce, announced the removal of 11,515 companies from the Bangkok business registry. The announcement, dated September 2 and 16, cited two primary reasons for this action. The first reason involves 8,420 companies that have not submitted their financial statements for three consecutive years, leading to the assumption that these companies…
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US embassy in Thailand launches new visa support system
A new online support system for US visa services will be launched by the US Embassy and Consulate General in Thailand this Saturday, September 28. As the transition takes place, several services, including the online appointment system and call centre, will be unavailable today and tomorrow, September 27. Additionally, fee payment services are temporarily suspended from September 25 to 27.…
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Fire at Bangkok condo leaves three with smoke inhalation
A fire broke out in a condominium in Bangkok, prompting a swift response from firefighters. Three individuals, including a pregnant woman, suffered from smoke inhalation. Yesterday, September 25, the Fire & Rescue Thailand Facebook page reported a fire at a condominium in the Bangkok Noi area of the city. The incident was notified to police at 8.29pm via the 199…
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Car-nage in Bangkok: Thai woman’s gun-toting showdown
A chaotic incident unfolded on Sathon Nuea Road when a 28 year old woman crashed her car into eight vehicles and threatened a tuk tuk driver and tourists with a gun. She claimed to have lost control after being cut off in traffic, leading to her eventual arrest. Around 1am today, September 26, Phanom Chueathong, along with officers from Thung Mahamek…
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Goalbusters: EPL kicks off anti-piracy push in Thailand, targets illegal streamers
As the English Premier League (EPL) kicks off another thrilling season, it’s not just goals being scored — the EPL has launched an aggressive anti-piracy campaign in Thailand, warning illegal streamers to boot out bad habits. For the second year running, the EPL, in collaboration with the British Embassy in Thailand, is driving its Boot Out Piracy campaign, aiming to…
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DSI pursues charges over 1 billion baht fraud at Ananda subsidiary
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) initiated legal proceedings against former board members of a subsidiary of Ananda Development for violations of the Securities and Exchange Act, following the discovery of over 1 billion baht in damages. Through its Financial and Money Laundering Case Division, the DSI submitted case file No. 7/2021 yesterday, September 24, regarding Ananda Development Public Company…
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