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Phuket might be known for its beaches and nightlife, but the island also has a thriving fitness culture. From Muay Thai gyms to beach runs at sunrise, staying active is part of daily life for many who live here (as...
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Foul play: Noxious scent unveils grim discovery of dead Finnish man in Pattaya
An unpleasant odour seeping from a residence in the Bang Lamung district of Pattaya has led to the discovery of the dead body of a Finnish man inside. According to SiamRath, residents in Pattaya detected a foul smell from the house of a foreign man. In response, they enlisted the aid of a rescue team at the stroke of midnight…
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Family tragedy: Father’s triple murder-suicide linked to loan scam
A family tragedy occurred when a father, armed with a utility knife, killed his wife and two children in their three-storey townhouse in Bang Phli district of Bangkok Metropolitan Area province Samut Prakan. The horrific murder and attempted suicide were most likely prompted by a fraudulent loan scheme that landed the family in 7-figure debt. Police Captain Sathamon Prasertsuwan, an…
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Thai man rushes to wedding after false pregnancy claim, pays dowry before abrupt breakup
A 35 year old man was left heartbroken after his girlfriend of six months claimed she was pregnant, prompting him to rush into marriage. However, three days after their wedding, she called off their relationship, claiming she no longer loved the man. The woman also claimed she had miscarried and already had an abortion. Aniruth, the unfortunate man from Kanchanaburi…
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Miraculous plunge: Singaporean man survives fifth-floor fall from Krabi hotel
A Singaporean man on Saturday survived a terrifying life-threatening fall from the fifth floor of the Krabi Seabass Hotel. Krabi Pitak Pracha rescuers were called to the hotel on Takuapa Road in the southern province of Karabi to help the 37 year old Singaporean man called Brian. Remarkably, Brian emerged from the fall with only minor injuries, a testament to his…
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Hit and run in Trat leaves 15 year old boy dead
A fatal hit-and-run collision involving a car and a motorcycle resulted in the death of a 15 year old boy in Trat, Thailand. The car, believed to be a white Isuzu pickup, fled the scene leaving the damaged motorcycle and the lifeless body of the young rider on the road. The hit-and-run incident took place today, on the Rai Pa-Dan…
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Child drowning tragedy: 11 year old boy loses life in Khon Kaen Pond
An 11 year old boy tragically drowned while playing with friends in a local pond in Nong Hin village, Mueang, Khon Kaen. The group of four were rowing a plastic boat when it suddenly capsized, leading to the fatal child drowning incident. The three other children managed to escape unharmed. The victim, a Year 5 student from Ban Nong Hin…
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Jewellery store robbery: 65,000 baht worth of gold necklaces stolen in five minute heist
A jewellery store robbery occurred yesterday at approximately 5.20pm in Ratchaburi province. The Niyomsin Shop, situated on Pracha Niyom Road within the Ban Pong municipality, reported a loss of two gold necklaces, each weighing 1 baht, amounting to a total loss of 65,000 baht. The store is a long-established business of 50 years, owned by Wirat Charupunphon and his wife.…
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Indonesia unveils three month plan to boost trade and cultural ties with Thailand
Indonesia kickstarted a three month long series of activities in Thailand, aimed at bolstering trade, cultural ties, and tourism, and enhancing people-to-people diplomacy. Announced at the Indonesia Fair: Know Indonesia Better event, Ambassador Rachmat Budiman revealed the comprehensive plan, curated by the Indonesian Embassy in Bangkok. The event which took place over the weekend at the Central Court in Central…
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Vape escape: 16 year old’s lung goes bust after e-cigarette causes collapse
The health of a 16 year old child who smoked e-cigarettes raised alarm when an X-ray revealed air leakage in the right lung, causing the lung to collapse. According to Tevin Chakrayanuyok, a cardiologist states that the dangers of vaping are more serious than many people realise, urging those who can quit to do so. Tevin Chakrayanuyok, a cardiologist, shared…
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Good Samaritans rescue distressed intern student from suicide attempt in Nonthaburi
An intern student, distressed to the point of attempting suicide by running into traffic and self-harming with a knife, was rescued by Good Samaritans. The alarming mental state of the young woman, identified only as Da, a 21 year old student undergoing an internship, was reported around 11pm yesterday near Bang Kruai-Sai Noi Road, opposite Praya Banlue Gate, in Nonthaburi…
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Acid attack on Thai teenager sparks manhunt in Buriram
A brutal acid attack on an 18 year old woman and two others at a roadside food stall resulted in serious injuries. The incident occurred yesterday, around 2pm, in the town of Nang Rong in Buriram province, approximately 500 metres from Nang Rong Police Station. The location of the assault was a food stall owned by 63 year old Ta,…
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Falling tamarind tree kills driver, severely injures wife in Khon Kaen
A 62 year old man cutting a tamarind tree, located just 5 metres from the road, caused it to topple over and crush a passing pickup truck. The male driver was killed instantly, while his wife was severely injured. Subsequently, the man was charged with manslaughter. This incident occurred yesterday, as reported by Deputy Superintendent of Investigation Nitchapon Natkittisupacha from…
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Purse-snatching duo nabbed by Bangkok police
The Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) has been notified of a criminal gang’s activities involving purse-snatching operations in shopping malls and populous communities throughout Bangkok. With clearly defined roles, one individual distracts the victim while another steals their handbags before making a quick escape. Sub-Lieutenant Theeradej Thamsuthee, MPB Commander, dispatched the MPB detectives and Detective 111 to investigate this purse-snatching gang.…
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Prayut reflects on PM term: Thailand’s journey to progress
Outgoing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha concluded his nine-year term, taking to Facebook to share his reflections and achievements. He described the tenure as the most significant and memorable of his life. Prayut highlighted Thailand’s considerable progress, attributing its development to nine specific areas. Under Prayut’s leadership, Thailand initiated an unprecedented 20-year national strategy, directing the country’s trajectory and ensuring the…
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Chinese woman has nine children in 13 years, wants 12 to represent zodiac
A Chinese woman has defied the norm by giving birth to nine children in just 13 years. Her motivation? To ensure her husband’s excellent genes are fully utilised. The 34 year old Tian met her husband Jiao in senior high school. After graduating from university, they wed immediately and welcomed their first child, a girl, in 2010. Aspiring to have a…
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Thai opposition in disarray as Move Forward Party rejects leadership role
Chaos has engulfed the Democrat Party, as the top opposition role remains unclear. This comes after the Move Forward Party (MFP), the largest opposing party, expressed disinterest in the role, likely to keep their Deputy House Speaker seat. The Democrat Party spokesperson, Ramet Rattanachaweng, stated that technically, the right to assume the opposition leader role falls to Pita Limjaroenrat, the…
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Dangerous photo stunt goes viral as airline staff pose on Boeing wing
A startling video clip, capturing airline staff members posing for photos and dancing on the wing of a Boeing 777 aircraft, has ignited worldwide controversy. The engaging but potentially dangerous stunt was performed while the flight awaited departure for Zurich. The video, captured by passengers from inside the terminal, showcased flight attendants and ground crew members of a Swiss International…
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Man arrested for theft of valuables worth 10 million baht from friend’s home
A suspected thief has been arrested by police, following the alleged theft of 10 million baht worth of valuables from a friend’s house. The suspect was taken into custody today. The arrest came after a complaint lodged by 39 year old Trairat, a motorcycle shop owner from Phatthalung province. Trairat met 30 year old Suphanarin several years ago while working…
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Youth gang clash turns Pattaya beach into battleground: One shot, one stabbed
A chaotic brawl erupted on Pattaya beach as two rival youth gangs clashed, resulting in one teenager being shot in the leg and another stabbed multiple times. The incident, which occurred late last night, left tourists fleeing in panic, as officers from Mueang Pattaya Police Station rushed to the scene. The beachfront, located approximately 100 metres from the Mueang Pattaya…
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Fatal crash: Thai motorcyclist collides with Chinese Porsche driver
A tragic accident has claimed the life of a 25 year old man who was involved in a collision with a Porsche Cayenne driven by a Chinese national. The crash occurred on the Pattaya-Bang Pa-in road, opposite Wat Tapang, in Sam Khok district, Pathum Thani. The deceased, known as Thanawat, was found lifeless in the middle of the rightmost expressway…
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Thunderstorm warnings across 32 provinces, high waves hit southern seas
The Thai Meteorological Department warned of thunderstorms across 32 provinces, including Bangkok, with approximately 30% of the areas expected to be affected. This comes as the southern seas experience high waves, prompting a cautionary notice to seafarers today. The weather forecast for the next 24 hours indicates the presence of a southwesterly monsoon covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the…
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Luxury cars worth over 35 million baht in dramatic Kent truck crash
A recent collision involving a transport truck carrying nine supercars has left a trail of devastation in Kent, England. The incident occurred on Wednesday, resulting in a chaotic scene of overturned and damaged luxury cars, some even flipped upside down. The combined value of these high-end cars exceeds US$1 million, equivalent to more than 35 million baht. The affected luxury…
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Brawl over boat pricing to Koh Larn erupts at Laem Bali Hai pier
Tourists were left in shock as a group of people herding guests aboard a boat to Koh Larn erupted into a brawl over pricing at the Laem Bali Hai pier in Chon Buri province. The video clip of the incident, which transpired yesterday, was released a day later and showed the two groups engaged in a heated and violent confrontation.…
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Prominent politician’s alleged son causes chaos at Pattaya rental villa
A teenager, purporting to be the offspring of a prominent local politician, and his associates stand accused of wreaking havoc on a rental villa in Nongprue, Banglamung. They are said to have threatened the villa’s owner. The villa is situated in a residential complex in M.12. Cattleya Jularat, who is 44 years old rented out her villa through an agency…
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Pattaya nightclub’s risqué show sparks controversy and calls for censoring
A wave of concern has swept across social media in Pattaya, sparked by a woman’s invitation to an erotic show at a local nightclub. The woman, known only as Kat, shared a post on her personal Facebook page, encouraging people to attend her risqué performance with a male partner at the NEW SEASON 88 nightclub. Alongside her call to action,…
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Thailand’s FDA ramps up seafood inspection following Fukushima wastewater discharge
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is holding back on any immediate action following the discharge of wastewater from Japan’s damaged Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean on August 24. This detail was shared by Lertchai Lertvut, the FDA’s deputy secretary-general. Lertchai stated that the FDA has been in conversation with the Department of Fisheries, the Office of Atoms…
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Bangkok teen shot dead, linked to previous conflict
A teen has been fatally shot in front of a Bangkok home, causing shock in the local community. The victim, aged 16, was a student at Bangkok Industrial Technology College in his second year. He was shot by unidentified assailants while riding their motorbikes. A Honda Wave 125i motorcycle, with licence plate number 8 KT 5644 Bangkok, was found near…
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Thai network petitions for home-grown cannabis and 5-year import ban
The Cannabis Future Network in Thailand is gathering signatures for a petition, aiming to accumulate 10,000 names to urge parliament to continue its reading of the Cannabis-Hemp Act. This legislation, if passed, would permit citizens to cultivate marijuana at home and prohibit the importation of cannabis products for half a decade. Prasitchai Nunual, the head of the network, yesterday stated…
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Teen’s self-gratification habit linked to academic stress
A grade 11 girl’s habit of constant self-gratification, was discovered when her mother noticed several irregularities and decided to seek medical help. It was found that the teenager’s abnormal behaviour was triggered by academic stress. As the girl moved into grade 11, her mother observed several abnormalities in her daughter, whom she described as having a beautiful face and charming…
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Chumphon highway crash claims three lives, investigation ongoing
A disturbing road accident involving several vehicles occurred on Asia Highway 41, Chumphon province, Thailand, leading to serious injuries and multiple fatalities. The incident was reported at 11pm yesterday, near kilometre markers 26-27 in Korn Sub-district, Sawi District. The crash site was a chaotic scene, with a blue Toyota Revo pickup truck, licence plate 9307 Phetchaburi, transporting vegetables capsized and…
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