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Lottery fever: Tarantula picks lucky number for upcoming draw
A crowd gathered at a temple in central Thailand for a ritual where a tarantula selected lottery numbers, sparking fresh excitement among players. Dozens of hopeful locals gathered today, September 12, behind Wat Bot Rat Sattha in Bang Rakam subdistrict, Pho Thong district, Ang Thong province, for a traditional ritual centred around the legendary Paya Bung, a revered, burrow-dwelling tarantula…
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Wild animal zone shut down after fatal lion attack at zoo
National park officials have ordered the closure of a wildlife park’s wild animal zone following a fatal incident involving lions, triggering a full safety and welfare review. The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has ordered the immediate suspension of operations in Safari World’s Safari Park area, following a deadly lion attack and a subsequent inspection that…
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Thai businesswoman swindled out of 159 million baht in stock trading scam
A Thai businesswoman lost 159 million baht in an investment scam. She admitted that greed and a desire for higher profits led her to transfer the sum to a scam gang within just three weeks. The victim, identified only as A, urged the non-profit organisation Saimai Survive to follow up on her case after she lodged a complaint with the…
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British man slashed in Pattaya condo by trans escort gang
A British man was injured after being attacked in his Pattaya condo by a group of transgender persons following a dispute over payment for services. Police in Pattaya are on the hunt for a gang of four transgender women accused of slashing a 65 year old British man in his South Pattaya apartment after a dispute over money turned violent.…
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Drunk Thai man beats neighbour’s puppy to death in Bangkok
A drunk Thai man beat his neighbour’s puppy to death at a rental accommodation in Bangkok. The motive for his actions remains unknown and is currently under investigation. The owner of the puppy, Sumo, sought help from the non-profit organisation Watchdog Thailand Foundation (WDT) to bring the attacker to justice. The foundation handed the case over to Don Mueang Police…
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Thaksin starts prison life with Covid quarantine and calm
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has begun serving a prison sentence under Covid quarantine, as officials assess his condition and consider future duties in detention. Now serving a one-year sentence at Klongprem Central Prison following a Supreme Court ruling, the 76 year old veteran politician is being held in a separate ward with other elderly inmates while officials determine his placement.…
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Thai Lion Air eyes new routes despite tourism slowdown
Thai Lion Air is expanding its fleet and launching new routes as it targets high-demand destinations, despite a drop in international tourist arrivals. The budget carrier plans to add at least two Boeing 737 jets to its fleet this year, focusing on high-demand routes such as China and Japan, despite revising its earlier goal of operating 40 aircraft. The adjustment…
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Thai woman on trial in Taiwan for flushing hamsters down toilet
A Thai woman flushed ten hamsters down the toilet and posted a video of her cruel actions on social media after breaking up with her Taiwanese boyfriend. The 27 year old Thai woman, identified only as Sunny, is now facing court proceedings in Taiwan following her viral Instagram video showing the act of animal cruelty. The shocking videos were shared…
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Former Bangkok governor sworn in as new party-list MP
A familiar face is back in politics after a high-profile former Bangkok governor took the oath as one of three new MPs sworn into Thailand’s House of Representatives this week. The appointments were officially confirmed in the Royal Gazette on Tuesday, September 9, following recent resignations that left vacant party-list seats in the Pheu Thai and United Thai Nation (UTN)…
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U-turn project slashes road deaths to zero in Phuket
A road safety project in Phuket has transformed a dangerous highway, cutting fatalities to zero in a key area through joint efforts by local and international partners. The dramatic turnaround stems from the Safe & Seamless U-Turn initiative launched on Thepkrasattri Road (Route 402), Phuket’s busiest and most notorious thoroughfare, renowned for its deadly crashes and congestion. Formally handed over…
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Thailand on flood alert as monsoon brings heavy downpours
Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) has warned of heavy rain, flash floods and rough seas as the monsoon brings thunderstorms across multiple regions. The monsoon trough remains active over the North and upper Northeast, while moderate southwesterly winds prevail over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf. According to the TMD, thunderstorms are expected nationwide with isolated heavy rainfall in northern…
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Thai man slams restaurant for blending green chicken curry in smoothie
A Thai man condemned a restaurant owner for disrespecting customers after his smoothie order was blended with green chicken curry instead of avocado. Thitiwat Koosakul took to Facebook to share his bizarre experience with a food delivery service. He explained that he carefully considered and decided to post the story because the restaurant owner failed to take any responsibility for…
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Thai municipality official dies in road collapse in Chiang Mai
A municipality official died in a road collapse while on duty, inspecting a drainage pipe under a road in the Mae Rim district of Chiang Mai province yesterday, September 10. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) The 56 year old head of the Construction Department of Mueang Don Kaew Municipality Office, Prasert,…
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Autopsy: Bangkok zookeeper suffered broken neck in lion mauling (video)
An autopsy has confirmed how a zookeeper was killed after a lion attack in Bangkok, revealing severe injuries that left him unable to move or call for help. At 11am today, September 11, Police Major General Wirun Supasingsiripreecha, commander of the Institute of Forensic Medicine at Police General Hospital, briefed reporters after examining the body of 58 year old zookeeper…
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British YouTuber’s Thailand trip derailed by Nepal riot chaos (video)
A British YouTuber travelling from Thailand to the UK by motorbike was caught filming violent protests in Nepal, with his video going viral worldwide. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) Harry’s video racked up more than 4 million views in just one day. Best known for his channel We Hate The Cold,…
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Teen gang attacks Bolt driver in late-night Pattaya ambush
A group of teenagers armed with knives and bats attacked two young men near a Pattaya housing estate at night, prompting a police investigation. The attack happened at around 10.30pm yesterday, September 10, near Thepprasit Community Housing, when a group of seven to eight teenagers targeted 25 year old Bolt driver Suthat Suebsakul and his friend, 20 year old Supachok…
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Thailand lifts afternoon booze ban to boost restaurants
Thailand has lifted its decades-old afternoon alcohol ban, a move welcomed by restaurants that expect higher sales and a boost to tourism and the economy. Today, September 11, Sorathep Rojpojchanarat, president of the Restaurant Business Association and honorary adviser to the Thailand Hostel Association, praised the move and thanked both the former administration and opposition parties for “listening to the…
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Indian man caught masturbating in front of Thai woman in Phuket
An Indian man allegedly stalked a Thai woman in the Kamala district of Phuket and masturbated in front of her, leading local administrative officers to send him to the police. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) The news Facebook page เจ๊ม้à¸à¸¢ v+ (Jmoi v+) shared video footage of the incident along with…
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24 years on: Unseen 9/11 video archive unveiled in New York (video)
On the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, a vast archive of unseen footage is set to reshape how future generations understand the tragedy. The New York Public Library has acquired what is believed to be the largest video collection of the attacks and their aftermath, filmed and gathered by documentary makers Steven Rosenbaum and Pamela Yoder. In the…
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Thai serial burglar arrested behind 50 million baht theft cases nationwide
Police yesterday, September 10, arrested a Thai serial burglar in the central province of Phetchaburi in connection with at least 30 theft cases that caused damages exceeding 50 million baht. Prachuap Khiri Khan Provincial Police officers sought cooperation from local police in Phetchaburi to track down a black Honda City ZX sedan driven by the suspected ringleader, later identified as…
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Patong cops save stranded driver who ran out of petrol
Police in Patong rushed to help a stranded motorist whose car had broken down on a busy road late at night, stepping in to manage traffic and get him moving again. At 11.15pm yesterday, September 10, Patong Police received a call about a broken-down vehicle blocking the outbound road from Patong near the well-known shrine on Khao Patong. Senior officers,…
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Russian man reunited with lost bag after Phuket beach wave mishap
A Russian man recovered his belongings, which were swept away by a wave on Mai Khao Beach in Phuket, thanks to the help of Belgian and Spanish nationals. The man filed a complaint with officers at Sakhu Police Station at 1.30pm yesterday, September 10, after losing his bag. He reported that he had been staying at a hotel along Mai…
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British tourist left bleeding after Pattaya bust-up with pal
A British man was injured with a badly cut ear in a late-night fight with a friend on Pattaya’s Beach Road, prompting a police response and emergency medical treatment. At 11.30pm yesterday, September 10, Pattaya City Police were alerted to a disturbance near the Dongtan Police Substation on Jomtien Beach Road. The clash, which broke out outside a restaurant, quickly…
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Thai man arrested after murdering neighbour over sexual harassment dispute
Police successfully arrested a man for murdering his neighbour following a dispute over alleged sexual harassment. The suspect evaded capture for more than a week in the southern province of Songkhla. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) The suspect, 43 year old Suthep, fatally shot his neighbour, 45 year old Pongsak, at…
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1 in 3 Thai teens exposed to online sexual content, study finds
A new study has found that one in three Thai teenagers has come across sexual content online, raising concerns about youth safety in the digital world. The report, titled Leaked: Understanding and Addressing Self-Generated Sexual Content Involving Young People in Thailand, was carried out by research group Evident and the HUG Project, with support from the World Childhood Foundation. Researchers…
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Pattaya flat gutted after rice cooker triggers fire
A fire broke out in a Pattaya apartment late at night, forcing residents to evacuate as emergency crews rushed to contain the blaze and prevent further damage. Emergency services rushed to the scene just before midnight on Tuesday, September 9, after flames were seen pouring from a room inside a three-storey apartment block in Soi Pattaya Tai, next to the…
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Thai monk crashes and kills old woman in Buriram
A Thai monk crashed into and killed an elderly woman on Sai Na Lao–Hua Fai Road in the Isaan province of Buriram yesterday, September 10. Officers from Khaen Dong Police Station investigated the death of 72 year old Khiao outside Ban Khok Sawang School in the Hua Fai sub-district. Khiao’s left leg was broken, and she sustained a severe head…
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Thailand blasted for weak laws as domestic violence surges
Campaigners are calling out Thailand’s weak domestic violence laws, accusing them of protecting abusers more than victims, and demanding urgent reform. Civil society groups are ramping up pressure on the new government to prioritise a long-delayed draft law that would strengthen protections for victims of domestic and sexual violence. Yesterday, September 10, the Coalition Against Gender-Based Violence Thailand hosted a…
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Doctor suspects zookeeper’s lion death may be suicide
A man was killed by lions at a Bangkok safari park while tourists looked on, in what a doctor suspects may have been a shocking case of suicide. The incident took place around 11.30am yesterday, September 10, at Safari World, a popular wildlife attraction. The victim, 58 year old Jian, was attacked by lions moments after stepping out of his…
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Monsoon mayhem looms with storms and floods in Thailand
Thailand faces heavy rain, flash flood risks, and rough seas as the monsoon continues to impact multiple regions, prompting warnings from officials. The active monsoon trough remains across the North and upper Northeast, while moderate southwesterly winds persist over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf. Isolated heavy rainfall is expected across the upper regions. Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) cautions…
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