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Thai undertaker earns nearly 60,000 baht from gold collected from burials
A Thai undertaker in the central province of Saraburi earned nearly 60,000 baht from gold pieces collected from dead bodies. The man visited a renowned gold shop in Saraburi, Namo Ban Chang Tong, to sell pieces of gold that he had collected throughout his working life. The undertaker stated that he and his colleagues were unsure whether the pieces they had…
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Chinese man denied bail for transgender’s murder in Pattaya
The 42 year old Chinese national, arrested for the murder of a 25 year old transgender woman in Pattaya, was denied bail after a three-hour-long interrogation today, April 28. Officers cited the severity of the crime, along with concerns of his fleeing, as the reason. Following the investigation, Tongyuen Fu, a was escorted to the Pattaya Provincial Court, where police implemented…
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Sisaket family seeks justice after decade of son’s abuse
A family in Sisaket province is pleading for justice after enduring a decade of abuse from their drug-addicted son. Thirty-two-year-old Songpol has been accused of repeatedly assaulting his 60 year old mother, Thongsri. The incidents have been reported to local police numerous times without any decisive action. The latest incident occurred yesterday, April 27, around 9am in Ban Phue Mai…
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Bangkok officials embezzlement charges for fake bus repairs
Police General Adisorn Ngamjitsuksrisuk, an advisor to the Governor of Bangkok, revealed details of a major corruption case involving the alleged embezzlement of funds intended for the repair of large buses under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA). The case was uncovered by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG), which discovered irregularities in the disbursement of repair budgets. The investigation…
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Thailand enforces new rules on liquids and gels for flights
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has issued new regulations restricting the volume of liquids, gels, and sprays that passengers can carry onto aircraft or into restricted airport areas. Effective from April 22, these items must not exceed 100 millilitres per container to avoid confiscation. The Royal Gazette announced that the CAAT had released guidelines for screening liquids, gels, and…
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Xin Ke Yuan Steel’s licences revoked after legal violations
Industry Minister Akanat Promphan announced today that Xin Ke Yuan Steel Co Ltd will have its operating licences permanently revoked, alongside a nationwide ban on its use of induction furnace (IF) technology, following multiple legal violations on the State Audit Office (SAO) building. Akanat explained that Xin Ke Yuan Steel had violated several legal regulations and would face an investigation…
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Yala police officers injured in devastating roadside bomb attack
An explosive attack targeted a patrol vehicle in Yala province, resulting in severe injuries to three Border Patrol Police officers. The incident occurred while they were returning from a medical check-up in Yala city. One officer later succumbed to injuries, and two others remain in critical condition. The attack took place in Thanto district, Yala, affecting officers from the Border…
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Good deed gone wrong: Thai woman flicks foreign man’s pet cockroach
A Thai woman attempted to perform a good deed by removing a cockroach from the head of a foreign man, only for him to become angry as the insect was his pet. A video of the angry foreigner, in Kamphaeng Phet in upper central Thailand, circulated on Thai social media platforms over the past week. One of the news Facebook pages,…
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DSI hunts 23 suspects after cyberattack on government websites
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) yesterday announced an intensification of its investigation into a major cyberattack that crippled 16 Thai government websites, disrupting online services across Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom, and Chon Buri. The operation, dubbed Operation Shutdown Backlink, originally kicked off on October 29, 2024, when a group of hackers breached government websites. The hackers redirected traffic to illegal…
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Chinese national arrested in Bangkok for counterfeit goods
Police apprehended a 48 year old Chinese national at a well-known shopping mall in the Pratunam area of Bangkok, today, April 28. The suspect, Yang Jin, was caught smuggling and selling counterfeit goods, with over 27,856 items seized from his store. The operation was led by Police Major General Tasnaphum Charupraphan, with Police Colonel Phuwadech Julkasevi and Police Lieutenant Visarut…
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Drunk driver in Lamphun mows down mechanic in pre-dawn smash
A Phayao mechanic lost his life in a fatal collision in Lamphun province early this morning after a pickup truck, driven by an individual with a blood alcohol level of 240 milligrammes, veered off the road and struck his motorbike. Police from Ban Hong district in Chiang Mai today, April 28, received reports of a vehicle collision on the Li-Lamphun…
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Foreign Lamborghini driver condemned for dangerous driving
Thai netizens condemned a foreigner in a Lamborghini caught driving dangerously through Phuket. Accusations are flying, with locals alleging that police allow wealthy foreigners to dodge justice by flashing cash. A Thai driver captured the heated exchange with the foreign man and his Thai wife, sharing the explosive video on the Phuket Times Facebook page. The page subsequently shared the…
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Fugitive ferry fiend finally caught after 15-year hunt
After evading capture for over 15 years, a former ferry conductor from Khlong Saen Saep has been apprehended for luring and assaulting a 13 year old regular passenger. The incident occurred in a hotel room where the victim was later threatened into silence. Today, April 28, Police Major General Songklot Krikkritaya, commander of the Anti-Human Trafficking Division, ordered the arrest…
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Thailand targets nominee accountants to curb illegal foreign businesses
The Ministry of Commerce is set to introduce regulations preventing people acting as nominees from serving as accountants in a bid to curb foreigners from illegally operating businesses in Thailand. Oramon Sapthaweetham, Director-General of the Department of Business Development, revealed that Deputy Commerce Minister Napintorn Srisanpang, who chairs the Subcommittee on Preventing and Suppressing Nominee Activities, is prioritising the issue…
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Three Uyghurs relocated to Canada after decade-long detention in Thailand
Three Uyghurs, formerly held at Suan Phlu Immigration Detention Centre, have been relocated to a third country, finally putting an end to an extended diplomatic situation lasting over ten years. As confirmed by government and diplomatic sources, the Uyghurs have been transferred to Canada, following an agreement between Thai and Canadian officials. These individuals had been detained since 2014. This…
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Chokchai miracle coin consecration draws large crowd in Kamphaeng Phet
A significant turnout was observed at Wat Nam Dib as devotees gathered for the consecration ceremony, known as Phutthaphisek, of the Wat Nam Dib temple’s latest amulet, the Chokchai miracle coin. The ceremony, led by Phra Khru Phalat “Chokchai” Chaiwuttho, drew a large crowd of disciples and admirers, highlighting the amulet’s popularity. The event took place at the Boonphakdee Buddhist…
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Jailhouse rocks: Thai police go viral for cheeky prison check-in
Wang Noi Provincial Police Station’s Facebook page today shared a humorous post showcasing their prison cell facilities. The post featured two police officers standing inside a jail cell and playfully described the cell’s features and conditions for a check-in. The post invited readers to consider a stay in a loft-style bare concrete room, measuring 31 square metres, complete with a…
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Death dash: Thai man killed after running into traffic in Chon Buri
A 35 year old Thai man met a tragic end on Ban Huai Khai Nao Road, Bang Lamung, when he deliberately darted into oncoming traffic. While one quick-thinking driver narrowly swerved to avoid him, a second vehicle was unable to stop in time, resulting in a fatal collision. Police Lieutenant Monthathip Thongsai from the Huai Yai Police Station received a…
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Foreign Instagrammer slammed for climbing Bangkok’s ghost tower
Both Thai and international netizens criticised a foreign Instagrammer and his friend for breaking into and climbing the renowned ghost tower in Bangkok. The Instagram user, @ryan_rrobertson, shared a video of himself and his friend climbing multiple skyscrapers in various countries. His most recent video showed them at the top of the famous Sathorn Unique Tower in Bangkok. The property…
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Phatthalung real estate agent found dead at home
A 69 year old female real estate agent was discovered dead in her home in the Thung Mai community of Phatthalung province. The body was found yesterday, April 27, after neighbours noticed unusual behaviour and reported it to police. Officers from Mueang Phatthalung Police Station, along with rescue officials, responded to the call at 2.30pm. They accessed the single-storey home through…
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Toyota Vios driver shoots truck driver in Prachuap Khiri Khan
In a shocking early morning showdown, a Toyota Vios driver unleashed six bullets at a truck driver, leaving him critically injured. The dramatic incident unfolded yesterday, April 27, on Phetkasem Road’s southbound stretch near kilometre marker 315 + 600 in the heart of Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan district. The gunman later handed himself over to the police. The car involved,…
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Grim search as death toll hits 62 at SAO tower collapse in Bangkok
Rescue crews are still battling through mountains of concrete to reach the first floor of the collapsed 30-storey State Audit Office tower in Bangkok, with hopes fading for the dozens still missing after the deadly disaster. Demolition workers are expected to reach the first floor of the devastated skyscraper today, April 28, City Hall confirmed, as the official death toll…
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PP urges govt to drop charges against US academic for tariff talks
The People’s Party (PP), currently in opposition, is advocating for the government to drop charges against American academic Paul Chambers, highlighting its potential impact on tariff negotiations with the United States. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has associated the delay in tariff discussions with US national security concerns. He also referred to legal cases involving Americans, possibly alluding to the…
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Thailand video news | Chinese Man Arrested for Murder and Dismemberment of Trans Woman in Pattaya, Sword-Wielding Man Arrested After Violent Dispute in Phuket
Today’s regional news, Jay and Alex cover serious crime cases in Thailand, including a murder in Pattaya and public scandals involving tourists. Meanwhile, Thailand moves to modernise immigration procedures with a digital arrival card. Updates from across Southeast Asia also highlight major drug busts, public health initiatives, and trade negotiations shaping the region’s future. Chinese Man Arrested for Murder and…
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Crane accident in Bangkok injures two construction workers
Two construction workers sustained injuries when a crane basket cable snapped, causing them to fall onto Pracharat Bamphen Road in Huai Khwang district, Bangkok. The incident yesterday, April 27, occurred near the Huai Khwang intersection. Police Colonel Prasopchok Iampinit, chief of Huai Khwang Police Station, along with Deputy Police Superintendent Police Lieutenant Colonel Ekachai Malawanno, instructed Police Lieutenant Chaiya Weluwanarak…
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Thailand PM pushes major transport projects in northeast region
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is advocating for major transport development projects in northeast Thailand, aligning with an upcoming mobile Cabinet meeting agenda in Nakhon Phanom tomorrow, April 29. This initiative precedes the PM’s scheduled visit to the area today, where the government is considering transport projects in Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, and Mukdahan provinces. The aim is to transform the…
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Pickup truck crash in Chiang Mai injures eight tourists and locals
A pickup truck carrying foreign tourists lost control on a downhill road, crashing into houses and injuring eight people, including six with minor injuries and two seriously. The incident occurred yesterday, April 27, near Mae Win Waterfall in Mae Win subdistrict, Mae Wang district, Chiang Mai province. The police at Mae Wang station received reports of the accident and responded…
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PPRP vows not to rejoin Thai government coalition
Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader General Prawit Wongsuwon affirmed that the PPRP will not re-enter the government coalition. He dispelled rumours suggesting that its MPs had defected to the coalition Kla Dharma Party. Yesterday, April 27, the same day PPRP unveiled a new party logo, Prawit denied any intentions among the party’s MPs to defect, noting that all members were present…
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Boy shot dead by cousin after psychic’s chilling prediction
Police in Udon Thani are investigating the heartbreaking death of a 10 year old boy who was accidentally shot by his cousin, also aged 10, while playing with their grandfather’s antique gun. In a chilling twist, a fortune teller had reportedly predicted the youngster’s death, warning of danger after the boy survived several near-misses in the months leading up to…
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Russian man stabbed outside Pattaya condo in jealous rage
A Russian man stabbed a fellow countryman in a jealous rage after seeing the victim speaking with his girlfriend outside a condominium in Pattaya. Officers from Mueang Pattaya Police Station were called to investigate the stabbing at the Sunset Boulevard 2 condominium on Soi Khao Phra Tamnak 4 in Pattaya at about 6pm on Saturday, April 26. Upon arrival, officers…
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