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Gas tanker grounds at Koh Larn, company admits negligence
An LPG tanker has run aground on Koh Larn, sending locals and tourists into a panic. The company behind the vessel has now issued a statement admitting to negligence while assuring the public that no dangerous leaks occurred. The NP Bangpakong, an LPG tanker operated by SC Group Holding Co. Ltd., ran aground at Laem Wan, near Ta Waen Beach…
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Missing Thai man found dead on Phuket mountain
Officials and rescuers yesterday found the dead body of a Thai man who had gone missing on Ket Nee Mountain in Phuket on Sunday, March 23. The missing man’s wife, 56 year old Tararat Payu, sought help from police officers and rescuers after she and her husband, 61 year old Surin Yadee, became separated while walking down Ket Nee Mountain…
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Robbers steal nearly 1 million baht from Phuket shop
Four robbers targeted a grocery store in a worker’s camp in Phuket, binding the shopkeeper and stealing nearly 1 million baht in cash and gold. The incident was reported to Police Lieutenant Anusat Klinkiew of Thalang Police Station at 12.30pm yesterday, March 25. Upon receiving the alert, Pol. Lt. Anusat informed Pol. Col. Nikorn Chuthong, chief of Thalang Police Station,…
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Thailand’s F1 dreams: Chatuchak set for 2028 Grand Prix
Thailand could soon join the ranks of countries hosting Formula One (F1) races, with plans accelerating for a Grand Prix in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district by 2028. A deal has already been set in motion. The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with F1, following a high-profile visit by F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, who recently…
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Trump’s tariff threat stalls Thai car exports
Thailand’s car manufacturers are hitting the brakes on production as US President Donald Trump’s looming auto tariffs send shockwaves through global trade. On March 24, Trump signalled his intent to slap fresh levies on imported vehicles, set to kick in from April 2, leaving Thailand’s key trading partners hesitant to place orders—especially for petrol-powered cars, said Surapong Paisitpatanapong, Vice-Chairman of…
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‘Angel’ body found during Chachoengsao cemetery cleaning
Crowds yesterday flocked to the fourth day of the two-month-long mass merit-making event, the “Cleaning of the Cemetery”—a sacred ritual honouring unclaimed bodies at Wat Laem Tai in Mueang district, Chachoengsao province, Sarawut Theeraphatpaisan, head of the foundation’s spiritual department, and Panya Lamprasert, head of the Chachoengsao rescue unit, were involved in the recovery of unclaimed bodies from the temple’s…
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Prawit blasts Paetongtarn over economy, security, and casino plan
Palang Pracharath Party leader General Prawit Wongsuwan launched a blistering attack on Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, accusing her of mismanaging Thailand’s economy and security, while criticising her integrity and controversial policies, including casino legalisation. During the first day of the two-day confidence debate, Prawit, who has largely avoided attending House meetings in recent years, delivered a scathing speech, accusing the…
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Tunisian tourist goes on rampage in Pattaya, stabs locals
A chaotic scene unfolded in South Pattaya this morning as a Tunisian tourist went on a violent rampage, holding a Thai woman hostage and stabbing several locals with a broken bottle. The bizarre incident, which involved more than 10 police officers, shocked onlookers in the popular walking street of Chon Buri’s Bang Lamung district. The 21 year old foreigner, identified…
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Thai woman dies in car crash after van driver abandons her mid-trip
A drunk Thai woman met a tragic end after being dumped mid-journey by a van driver in Surat Thani. The driver allegedly kicked her out for annoying other passengers—only for her to be killed in a horrific car crash moments later. Officers from Tha Chi Police Station were alerted to the woman’s death on Highway 41 in the Ban Na…
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Nepal and Thailand to sign key agreements at BIMSTEC summit
A significant diplomatic development is on the horizon as Nepal and Thailand prepare to sign a series of crucial agreements during Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s visit to Thailand for the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) summit. The visit, scheduled from April 2 to 4, will not only focus on the summit but…
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Dutch tourist runs naked in Krabi hotel, takes a tumble
A shocking incident unfolded at a hotel in Krabi yesterday when a Dutch tourist, in a state of apparent hallucination, ran naked through the hotel before falling down some stairs and injuring himself. The man, identified as 51 year old Ronald Hillmar, was acting erratically, and hotel staff had to call the police and rescue workers to manage the situation.…
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Bus fire in Trat: 35 school children escape unharmed
A bus carrying 35 primary school students on a field trip caught fire, filling with smoke, but fortunately, no one was injured. The incident occurred at 5.40pm yesterday, March 24, in Bo Rai district, Trat province. Local rescue units, along with municipal and subdistrict officials, responded to the fire on the bus travelling on the Khlong Aeng-Bo Rai road. The…
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Thai driver reverses into security guard and assaults him in parking dispute
A Thai security guard is taking legal action against a hatchback driver who reversed his car into him and later assaulted him in the car park of a community mall on Charoen Nakhon Road in Bangkok on Sunday, March 23. The Facebook page เฮียขับรถ, also known as Hear Onboard, shared dashcam footage yesterday, March 24, from a driver who witnessed…
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Jackpot! Kamphaeng Phet woman celebrates 15th lottery win
A 55 year old resident of Kamphaeng Phet province has gained a reputation for her repeated lottery successes. As of yesterday, March 24, she has won the lottery 15 times consecutively, including the draw on March 16. Sukanaya’s winning numbers are reportedly obtained through rituals at a spirit house in front of her home in Kosamphi subdistrict, Kosamphi Nakhon district.…
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Truck collision at Bangkok checkpoint leaves three injured
A truck collision at a drink-driving checkpoint today left three people, including a traffic police officer, injured. The incident occurred at 3am, today, March 25, in the Khan Na Yao district of Bangkok when a truck driven by 33 year old Suthep collided with a pickup truck and a police motorcycle. The crash took place on a four-lane road near…
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Canadian man held captive in fake Pattaya bar by 3 Thai women
A retired Canadian man issued a warning to others after being a victim of vicious assault and theft by three cunning Thai women in Pattaya. The Canadian victim, Douglas, was led to a makeshift bar in Pattaya by the three Thai women where he was held captive and physically assaulted. On Monday, March 10, Douglas returned to Thailand after several…
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Thai woman loses 1.7 million baht in scam, says police only help celebrities
A Thai woman in the eastern province of Rayong accused police officers of working only for famous people after she lost 1.7 million baht to a scammer after officers ignored her case. The 50 year old victim, Kanlayaphat, filed a complaint with Huay Pong Police Station after money was withdrawn from her bank account four times by a scammer posing…
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Man faces charges after Nonthaburi shooting incident
Aa 30 year old man, the son of an apartment owner, was apprehended yesterday following a shooting incident in Mueang district, Nonthaburi province. The incident occurred around 3.30am, yesterday, March 24, when police were informed of a shooting at the entrance of Soi Samakkhi 26. Upon arrival at the scene, police, alongside emergency services, found a 17 year old boy, referred…
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Argentine man found dead, hanging from Phuket hotel balcony
A foreign man was found dead, hanging naked from a balcony in a chilling discovery that has rocked a hotel in Phuket. The 77 year old Argentine man was found naked, with no trousers, and appeared to have taken his own life. The eerie circumstances of the case have left investigators puzzled, especially after CCTV footage revealed no one else was…
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Japanese man arrested in Hua Hin for fraud and assault charges
A 42 year old Japanese national was arrested in Hua Hin district, Prachuap Khiri Khan province, on March 23 at around 2pm. He is wanted in Japan for assaulting a fellow Japanese citizen in 2017. The arrest followed an investigation by immigration police, who located him based on a warrant issued by the Southern Bangkok Criminal Court for fraud. Kaneda…
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Lesson in love: Jealous wife goes full throttle in mistress chase
The jealous wife of a Thai school director pursued his alleged mistress in a high-speed car chase before eventually attacking her on a road in the southern province of Songkhla. The social media influencer Guntouch “Gun” Pongpaiboonwet shared a video on Facebook on Sunday, March 23, showing a high-speed chase between the school director’s wife and the victim. Netizens noted…
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American professor dies in fall from Bangkok high-rise
A 64 year old American dental professor from a renowned university tragically died after falling from a high-rise condominium in Pathum Wan district, Bangkok, yesterday, March 24. Police suspect personal issues as a possible cause and are investigating further details. Police Sub-inspector Montri Khamkhao of Pathumwan Police Station received notification of the incident, which led him to the scene with…
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Final roar: Beloved white tiger ‘Sun’ bows out after cancer battle
A 16 year old white tiger passed away peacefully in its sleep on Sunday night, March 23. The beloved tiger, Sun, who had captured the hearts of many, succumbed to a long battle with gastrointestinal and lung cancer. Sun’s death has left a void at Bueng Chawak Wildlife Sanctuary, where it was cared for by a dedicated team. A team…
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Man arrested for gold necklace theft in Ratchaburi mall
A 58 year old man was apprehended by police after allegedly robbing a gold necklace from a Photharam district shopping mall in Ratchaburi province. The robbery, which occurred yesterday, March 24 at approximately 2.30pm, was prompted by financial distress, as Settapong feared losing his home and car. Police Lieutenant Chawalit Thabtimthong, Deputy Inspector of Photharam Police Station, was alerted to…
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High-ranking police accused of drug use, theft, and gambling
A Thai woman accused her police officer ex-boyfriend in Samut Prakan province near Bangkok of using a drug and stealing 500,000 baht from her to fund his gambling habit. The 38 year old woman, Fah, sought help from lawyer Nathatpong Boonkird after her complaint to the Royal Thai Police (RTP) failed to progress. Fah insisted she had evidence of her…
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Labour of love: Udon Thani cop delivers baby on the go, again
A heroic traffic cop in Mueang Udon Thani district temporarily turned into a midwife to assist in the delivery of a baby in a pickup truck before leading the way to a hospital on his motorcycle, ensuring the safety of both mother and child. This marks the eighth successful delivery he has facilitated. Yesterday, March 24, Police Lance Corporal Charern Chantharak…
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Pattaya police visit South Pattaya market following thefts
To combat escalating thefts, market vendors in South Pattaya have ramped up security measures by installing multiple locks on their stalls and setting up CCTV cameras. This proactive response follows a spate of thefts reported to The Pattaya News on March 18, which has left local vendors on edge. To address the growing concerns, Pattaya police officers visited the market on…
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Gold heist at Bang Pa-in jewellery store, suspect at large
A male suspect allegedly executed a meticulously planned gold heist at a renowned jewellery store within a shopping centre in Bang Pa-in, adjacent to Asia Road, in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. The suspect stole gold necklaces weighing a total of 160 baht, valued at approximately 7.8 million baht (US$229,480). The incident occurred yesterday afternoon. Yesterday, March 24 at 1.30pm, at…
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PM Paetongtarn accused of 218 million baht tax evasion
The People’s Party accused the Prime Minister of Thailand, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, of tax evasion amounting to 218 million baht during a motion of no confidence held yesterday, March 24. Yesterday’s parliamentary session marked the first time that the People’s Party, as the opposition, conducted a motion of no confidence, primarily targeting PM Paetongtarn. The discussion began with an accusation from…
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Retired teacher dies in canal accident, wife saved by farmer
A tragic accident occurred when a retired teacher, driving a Toyota Fortuner to pick up his wife from the airport, lost control of his vehicle, which subsequently plunged into a canal. The incident, which took place yesterday, March 24 at 4pm, resulted in the husband’s death, but a local duck farmer managed to save the wife’s life. The accident was…
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