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Luxury market boost: Siam Piwat doubles space at Siam Paragon amid soaring demand
Rapid growth in demand for luxury items during the pandemic has led Siam Piwat to enlarge the sales space allocated to luxury goods at Siam Paragon, doubling it in size. According to Mayuree Chaipromprasith, the president of corporate affairs and communications at Siam Piwat, the pandemic restrictions fuelled a significant increase in the appetite for the luxury market. The average…
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Thailand investments attract 45 billion baht in foreign funding
In the first five months of 2023, Thailand received foreign investments amounting to 45.4 billion baht, with Japan being the largest spender in the development of businesses in the country. The figures released by the Commerce Ministry show Japan’s investments reaching 15.9 billion baht, followed by China at 11.5 billion baht, and Singapore at 6.35 billion baht. The Business Development…
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Currency clash turns deadly: Thai cop’s dispute over money with wife ends in tragedy
A Thai cop yesterday allegedly murdered his wife during a dispute over money at a welfare house in Nakhon Nayok, located in the central province. The cop, identified as 51 year old police senior sergeant major Surakij Larbkij, then made a desperate attempt on his own life but miraculously survived. Upon receiving the distress call, officers from Na Hin Lat…
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Multinational search races to find missing Titan submarine with just 40 hours of oxygen left for passengers
With just 40 hours of oxygen left, a multinational search effort is underway for the missing Titan submarine, which vanished mysteriously while taking tourists to view the Titanic wreckage. Today, news reports indicated that US and Canadian rescue teams are racing against time to locate and save the five people aboard the vessel, which has been out of contact since…
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Rice export surge: Thailand fast-tracks new varieties to boost global market share
Thailand is making significant strides in boosting its export competitiveness by fast-tracking the development of new rice varieties to meet global market demand, with plans to introduce 30 new varieties in the coming year. Following the “new rice variety contest for Commerce” event, Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit discussed Thailand’s efforts to combat the lack of diversity in its product offerings…
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Tragic school incident rocks Chiang Mai: 16 year old student murders teenage rival
A 16 year old boy yesterday murdered a 14 year old adversary with an axe at a school in the Mae Ai district of Chiang Mai. Officers from Mae Ai Police Station rushed to the incident in the school’s canteen area and discovered the lifeless body of the 14 year old student. He had several head wounds and his skull…
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Chinese loan shark network busted in Bangkok in major operation
Cyber police launched operation ‘Shutdown Fake Loan‘ to dismantle an online Chinese loan shark network, conducting raids at three locations, including a luxury condominium in Bangkok‘s heart. The key figure behind this scheme, a Chinese woman, had been arrested a day earlier at Suvarnabhumi Airport. The cyber police initiated the operation ‘Shutdown Fake Loan’ to disrupt the operations of an…
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Woman discovers gauze left inside her after childbirth, hospital faces backlash
A woman in Ratchaburi province experienced severe pain after giving birth, only to discover a piece of gauze had been left inside her. Public outcry followed as the hospital failed to take responsibility for its mistake, causing widespread discussion on social media. The woman, 24 year old Wan, and her mother, 58 year old Leuk, from Photharam district, shared the…
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Bully blues: Terrified Thai teenager trades classrooms for bedroom sanctuary for 3 years
A 15 year old boy is so scared of a school bully that he has refused to attend school for three years, finding refuge in his bedroom for the past three years. The teenager is now getting help to overcome his fear of the school bully. Officers from the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security visited the boy’s home…
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Politician’s relative assaults emergency responder after Pattaya car crash
A 45 year old man, related to a politician, attacked a volunteer emergency responder in Pattaya after a car collided with a residential wall. The drunken man swore and questioned the responder’s presence, despite the latter explaining that they were waiting for the police due to damage to residents’ property. A distress call was responded to by volunteer rescuers from…
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Souper blunder: Samut Sakhon school serves up lunch letdown with low-quality meals
A school in Samut Sakhon has been criticised for providing low-quality lunches to its students. The Facebook page ‘ปฏิบัติการณ์หมาเฝ้าบ้าน’ shared the harrowing story. The school’s director responded to the issue, stating that lunches are provided according to government nutritional guidelines and that students who are still hungry can buy snacks from the canteen. The Facebook page claims that this has…
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Lamphun FC President arrested over alleged gambling, money laundering links
Lamphun Warriors Football Club president has been apprehended in connection to a major gambling and money laundering network. The suspect, known as Boss Tal, was captured in Phayao province by authorities. Pol. Lt. Gen. Roy Inkapiroj, Deputy Police Chief and Director of the Center for Combating Cybercrime (PCT), yesterday announced the arrest of Phongsiri (Boss Tal). The suspect was charged…
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RTP warn porn enthusiasts to stay ‘hard’ on security as unsuspecting victim loses 3 million baht
The Royal Thai Police (RTP) issued a warning to pornography lovers to be vigilant after a victim was fleeced of 3 million baht after he browsed an illegal porn website. The RTP yesterday told a gathering press pack that the top five scams in Thailand included counterfeit products and services, fraudulent part-time or freelance jobs, loan scams, call centre scams,…
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Nonthaburi snack vendor reports fake cops extorting monthly fee for dubious protection sticker
A Thai snack vendor in Nonthaburi filed a police complaint against four men posing as officers, who demanded a monthly fee of 3,500 baht (US$100) in exchange for a lion sticker claiming to offer protection for her business. The fake cops fled when the vendor’s older brother started filming them with his phone. The deep-fried banana vendor is located in…
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Thai professor Krisana Kraisintu wins Medical Scientist of the Year
Distinguished pharmaceutical researcher Krisana Kraisintu received the prestigious title of Medical Scientist of the Year, for her outstanding work in the research and development of antiretroviral drugs, anti-malarial medications, and herbal treatments. The 71 year old’s crucial discoveries have brought affordable healthcare solutions to millions of people not only in Thailand but across the globe. The award presentation takes place…
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Election uncertainty affects Thai tourism, domestic spending slows down
As the Election Commission validates candidates for MP-elect roles this week, tourism operators express concern about a slowdown in domestic spending. Travellers appear to be delaying their plans, whilst local businesses hesitate to reinvest until a government is established. “There will still be a vacuum period until the government is formed,” said Sanga Ruangwattanakul, president of the Khao San Road…
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Discoveries of submerged Buddha statues in Samut Prakan canal spark theft investigation
A search conducted by Thai officials in Samut Prakan‘s Lad Luang canal, Phra Pradaeng, led to the discovery of an additional ten Buddha statues submerged underwater. This follows the discovery of nearly 100 statues yesterday. The authorities stored the found artefacts in a local police station while investigating the ownership of the statues and the individuals responsible for abandoning them.…
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Bangkok warned of quake risks for pre-2007 buildings amid Myanmar tremors
In light of a recent 6.0-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar‘s southern coast, the Thai Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) warned that Bangkok buildings constructed before the 2007 building code revision could potentially suffer damage from future quakes. The capital’s high-rise buildings experienced the effects of the seismic activity from Myanmar, whose epicentre was approximately 490 kilometres west of Bangkok. DMR chief,…
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Unfinished 29 million baht tourist centre in Satun languishes after 6 years: Governor’s brother implicated
A tourist service centre worth 29 million baht in Khuan Don, Satun province, remains incomplete after six years, despite pledges to expedite construction. The contractor for the project is the younger brother of the local governor. On Facebook, the watchdog page “Operation Dog Guarding House” exposed the construction of a tourist service centre located in Khuan Don, Satun province. The…
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Woman’s public plea to remarry ex-husband backfires as truth unfolds
A woman‘s attempt to persuade her ex-husband to remarry her has gained attention online, sparking criticism and ridicule from netizens. The incident occurred on June 12 in Shandong, China. However, the ex-husband revealed a different side to the story, saying it was not him but her who had initiated the divorce. The woman held a large sign in front of…
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Famous South Korean streamer Imvely dies during live broadcast
Tragic news struck the South Korean entertainment and streaming industries as famed female streamer 37 year old BJ Imvely took her own life during a live broadcast following a party with fellow streamers. Before her death, footage surfaced of Imvely arguing with other streamers at a party on June 11. After returning home intoxicated, she broadcasted live, mentioning that some friends…
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Thai man swindles 3 million baht from Singaporean businessman
A Thai man willingly turned himself in at Nimit Mai Police Station after orchestrating a scam that defrauded a Singaporean businessman of 3 million baht. The scam involved enticing the victim to invest in the man’s business in exchange for a long-stay visa in Thailand. Toward the end of last year, the Singaporean’s Thai wife and a local lawyer complained…
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Kabin Buri shop owner finds fortune in ancient tree, wins 500,000 baht in lottery
A larb food shop owner in Kabin Buri district, Prachin Buri province, reported good luck from an enormous takian tree in a private plot of land after scooping 500,000 baht (US$14,400) with 30 winning lottery tickets. The owner plans to visit the tree to ask for more lucky numbers, confident in receiving good fortune in the upcoming draw on July…
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Thai singer Nhum Kalaa addresses marriage, child neglect and financial rumours on Facebook Live
Thai musician Nhum Kalaa admitted fault and explained his side of the story surrounding his marriage status and rumours concerning neglect of his child and financial matters, during a live broadcast on Facebook. Nhum Kalaa explained that he has been separated from his wife, Joon, for two years and moved away to live with his mother. They had discussed divorce…
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Thai mother of infant who fell from bed and died speaks out amid criticism
A tragic incident unfolded as an eight month old infant fell from a bed and died in Thailand‘s Lamphun province. Struggling to cope with the loss, the bereaved mother, ‘B,’ spoke out amid harsh criticism from the online community, seeking a fair understanding of her family’s predicament. Yesterday, the child, Kimhant, was found lifeless on the floor of the bedroom between…
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Train collision in Ratchaburi injures 3 and disrupts services
A train collision occurred between a freight train and a parked lorry near the Srakosinaray Station in the Ratchaburi province, injuring three State Railway of Thailand (SRT) staff members this morning. The accident caused travel delays on the Thonburi-Namtok line, with some passengers having to be transferred by road vehicles to their destinations. At 5.40am, freight train no. 725 ICD,…
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Jealous taxi driver stabs colleague for alleged affair with his wife
A jealous Thai taxi driver suspected his colleague of having an affair with his wife so stabbed him on a road in Samut Prakarn province near Bangkok. The victim, who is in hospital recovering from his injuries, denied the accusation. Phra Samut Chedi Police Station officers were yesterday notified about the stabbing, which took place on the road in front…
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Thai school clarifies student’s punishment leading to leg injury
A Thai school has clarified its punishment of a student, who was ordered to stand and sit repeatedly, leading to the student’s severe leg injury. The acting school director confirmed that the student did not endure 100 repetitions as reported, and the school has since assisted with medical expenses and care. The acting school director revealed that he took over…
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Thai father exposes stepmother’s abuse of 6 year old, sparking social service intervention
A six year old Thai girl sustained injuries after her stepmother assaulted her, prompting the child’s distressed father to expose the abuse by posting a video of the incident. The police and social services arrived at the scene today to assist the young girl named Aem, who had suffered from the violent actions of her stepmother. The father, 37 year…
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Vietnamese woman laughs off thief’s gold snatching as it turns out to be fake
A woman in Vietnam unexpectedly laughed off a gold snatching incident that went viral, baffling the thief while sweeping rubbish outside her house. The unshaken victim amused onlookers with her reaction when the stolen necklace, worth about 36,800 baht (US$1,060), was revealed to be fake. A video capturing the unusual encounter made its rounds on international websites, showing the woman…
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