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Managing medical expenses in Thailand is important as healthcare costs continue to rise. The country’s healthcare system includes both public and private options, but even with the Universal Coverage Scheme (UCS) for citizens, many still face high out-of-pocket medical expenses....
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Thai thief caught on CCTV stealing 4,000 baht from Phuket resort
A Thai employee at a resort in the Patong area of Phuket attempted to track down a thief who stole 4,000 baht in cash from the premises by sharing CCTV footage of the incident on social media. The employee of Seeka Boutique Resort posted the video on her Facebook account, Chanattha Chatchanan In-om, on Thursday, June 5. She wrote in…
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Tranny whammy! Indian tourist rinsed in Pattaya hotel rinse-off
A randy Indian holidaymaker’s steamy night in Pattaya turned ice-cold when two transwomen he brought back to his hotel room cleaned out his wallet and did a runner. An Indian tourist’s saucy seaside stopover in Pattaya ended in daylight robbery after he invited two transgender women back to his hotel – only to be left out of pocket and out…
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Phuket locals plea for help for German man with leg injury
Residents of the Rawai sub-district in Mueang district, Phuket, are seeking assistance for a German man with a leg injury after witnessing him sleeping on the roadside for several days. Concerned locals shared photos of the man, believed to be a German national, with the Phuket Times Facebook page yesterday, June 8. They urged the local news agency to publicise…
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Russian man robbed while urinating in Pattaya roadside forest
A Russian man sustained head injuries during a robbery while urinating in a roadside forest in Pattaya on the evening of yesterday, June 8. The victim, 54 year old Viachelave Gurov, regained consciousness in the wooded area near Park Lane Condominium on Soi Bun Kanchanaram Temple at approximately 4pm with bloody wounds on his face and head.. The foreign man…
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Cambodian troops withdraw from Thai border after talks
Cambodian troops have agreed to withdraw from the Thai border in Ubon Ratchathani province following discussions between the regional forces of both countries. Sources indicate that at 10am yesterday, June 8, the Cambodian military reached out to Thai soldiers at the contested Chong Bok border area in Nam Yuen district, Ubon Ratchathani, with a request to engage in talks with…
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Thai regular customer of Chon Buri Internet café dies on desk
Workers at an internet café in Chon Buri were shocked to discover that a regular customer had died at a computer desk yesterday, June 8. Officers from Laem Chabang Police Station and rescuers from the Sawang Pratheep Foundation were called to investigate the death of a 42 year old Thai man, Jirakit, at the internet café in the Si Racha…
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15 year old Thai boy commits suicide following romantic rejection
A 15 year old Thai boy committed suicide in a rented room in the central province of Nakhon Pathom yesterday, June 8, allegedly due to an unsuccessful romantic relationship. A 16 year old boy called officers from Mueang Nakhon Pathom Police Station to assist his friend, referred to as A, at the rented room in the Mueang District of the…
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Tragic death of man in Thai police custody raises questions
A 26 year old man, referred to with a pseudonym A, was found deceased in a holding cell at the Bang Kruai Police Station in Nonthaburi province. The man had been arrested on charges of domestic violence and possession of methamphetamine. The incident came to light yesterday, June 8, when Police Colonel Kittisak Pongthanarak, superintendent of Bang Kruai Police Station,…
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Chaos at Thai Embassies: digital nomads stranded by DTV visa delays
Thailand’s new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), introduced to welcome digital nomads, is off to a rocky start, leaving many applicants stranded across Southeast Asia amid delays, confusion, and inconsistent embassy procedures. Foreigners in Cambodia, Laos, and Malaysia, many of whom travelled specifically to apply for the DTV, are facing extended wait times, backlogged appointments, and shifting requirements that have turned…
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Thai NBTC advisor claims ownership of 12 million baht found in rubbish area
A Thai lawyer and advisor to the Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) claimed ownership of 12 million baht in cash, which was found abandoned in the rubbish area of a condominium in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok on Thursday, June 5. The cash, totalling 12 million baht, was discovered in the disposal area on the fourth floor of…
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Thai-Cambodian border checkpoint closures risk trade disruption
The Ministry of Commerce has assessed the impact of the closure of Thai-Cambodian border trade checkpoints, effective from yesterday, June 8. The closure has affected small businesses and markets, prompting discussions with the private sector to address the situation. Last year, Aranyaprathet in Sa Kaeo province accounted for 63.4% of trade, valued at 110.718 billion baht (US$3.39 billion). Khlong Yai…
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Couple arrested in Udon Thani for meth trafficking to fund wedding
A couple, expecting their first child, has been apprehended for transporting a substantial quantity of methamphetamine in Udon Thani, lured by the promise of nearly 1 million baht. The pair aimed to fund their wedding and childbirth expenses. They confessed it was their first attempt at drug trafficking. Yesterday, June 8, Police Colonel Korn Chaiseua of the Border Patrol Police…
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2 foreigners assault 2 Phuket guards after public urination dispute
Two foreigners remain at large after physically assaulting two Thai security guards on Saturday, 7 June, for stopping them from urinating outside a shopping mall in Phuket. One of the victims is now in critical condition. The Phuket Times Facebook page reported that the brutal assault occurred at 6.14am on Saturday outside a shopping mall in the Patong area of…
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Thailand Video News | Thailand-Cambodia border closure strands thousands and halts trade, missing British backpacker found dead in Malaysia
Today we’ll be talking about the continuing escalation on the Thai-Cambodian border, a Chinatown tuk tuk crackdown and a Russian rub and run, and a little later the first Vietnamese-American woman in spaaaaaaace. Thai Hostage’s Body Recovered from Gaza During Military Operation Israel has retrieved the body of Thai agricultural worker Nattapong Pinta, kidnapped and killed by militants during the…
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Tragic accident claims lives of mother, daughter in Phetchaburi
A tragic accident occurred at a notorious intersection in Mueang district, Phetchaburi province, involving a pickup truck and a motorcycle. The collision resulted in the deaths of a mother and daughter at the scene. The driver of the truck awaited the police in a state of shock. The incident took place at 3.50pm yesterday, June 8. Police Lieutenant Thanakun Wiriyapong, a…
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Phayao man finds lucky softshell turtle in his home
In Phayao province, a 55 year old resident, Pongsak Thuknuek, experienced an unusual event when a softshell turtle, locally referred to as pla pha, wandered into his home. This incident occurred at his residence on Maetam Sai Nai Road, Mae Tam subdistrict, Mueang Phayao district. Pongsak’s house is notably distant from any water sources and is surrounded by several roads,…
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Thai EV sales rise 46% but face industry challenges
The recent increase in electric vehicle (EV) sales in Thailand, marked by a 46% rise in battery EVs (BEVs) from January to April, does not necessarily indicate a smooth trajectory for the industry. Despite this growth, challenges persist, including heightened competition among manufacturers and a downturn in the automotive sector. The Automotive Industry Club of the Federation of Thai Industries…
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British man goes missing from luxury yacht off Phuket coast
A British man went missing yesterday, June 8, during a private yacht trip with four other family members in Phuket sea. The personal secretary of the missing British, 30 year old Kanokkorn, filed a report with Thalang Police Station yesterday stating that 28 year old British businessman Dane Johnson Endler had disappeared from his family yacht, De Mareft. Endler had planned…
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Thailand intensifies crackdown on foreign nominee arrangements, impacting investors
Thailand is currently undergoing a period of significant legal and economic changes, impacting its previously attractive environment for foreign investors. The country, which has long relied heavily on tourism and foreign capital, is intensifying its crackdown on nominee arrangements and clarifying property lease laws, creating uncertainty for foreign investments. Phuket, known for its stunning landscapes and vibrant tourism, has historically…
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Tractor accident in Chumphon claims life, colleague survives
A tragic accident occurred when a worker driving a tractor veered off a 30-metre deep cliff, resulting in his death, while his female colleague managed to escape with injuries. The incident took place at 5pm on June 8, when Police Lieutenant Samart Tan-In, investigator at Tha Sae district police station in Chumphon province, received a report of a tractor accident…
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Phetchaburi factory fire causes over 10 million baht damage
A fire caused over 10 million baht in damage at a plastic bag manufacturing plant in Phetchaburi. The blaze erupted yesterday, June 8, at 5pm, requiring the demolition of a wall to extinguish the flames effectively. Police Lieutenant Colonel Sonthichai Chucherd from the Khao Yoi Police Station in Phetchaburi province received reports of the fire at a plastic bag production…
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Delivery rider attacks mobile shop owner over package delay in Nonthaburi
A mobile phone repair shop owner in Mueang district, Nonthaburi, was assaulted by a delivery rider after a dispute over a delayed package on June 5. The rider, known only as Boom Bang Yai, attacked the owner, causing injuries. The incident was reported today, June 9. The shop owner, referred to as Big, recounted the events that took place around…
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Thailand weather alert: 41 provinces to face heavy rain and storms
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather warning for June 9, forecasting thunderstorms and heavy rain across Thailand, impacting 41 provinces, including Bangkok. Residents should be cautious of potential flash floods and sudden deluges, especially in vulnerable areas. This weather pattern is attributed to a moderate monsoon trough passing over the upper northern region and Laos, connecting to…
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Young driver dies in crash with 10-wheeler truck in Pathum Thani
A tragic accident occurred when a Volvo collided with a 10-wheeler truck at an intersection on Rangsit Pathum Thani Road, resulting in the death of a young man. The incident took place at 3.30am today, June 8, when Police Lieutenant Sahasawat Sopha, an investigator from Suan Phrik Thai Police Station, received a report of a car crash involving a truck…
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Worker’s tragic fall from sixth floor in Bangkok leads to death
A 43 year old worker tragically died after falling from the sixth floor of the Royal Irrigation Department building in Dusit district, Bangkok, while attempting to dispose of ceiling debris. The incident occurred on June 6. Police Lieutenant Colonel Surachai Phanlomsor of Samsen Police Station confirmed the details after receiving reports of the fall. The deceased, identified only as Santi,…
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Motorcycle crash in Chachoengsao claims two lives
In a tragic accident on June 8, a young man and woman lost their lives when their motorcycle collided head-on with a Mitsubishi Pajero. The incident occurred at 4.30am on a two-lane road near Chuat Chado Bridge in Khlong Khuean district, Chachoengsao province. Police Captain Thanawan Jampahom, investigator at Khlong Khuean Police Station, responded to the scene alongside forensic doctors…
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Teenagers on motorcycle killed by train in Songkhla accident
A tragic incident occurred when a 14 year old girl and a 15 year old girl were fatally struck by a train yesterday, June 7. The accident happened near Baan Khuan Mit station, Songkhla province, as they attempted to ride a motorcycle across the railway tracks without stopping for the oncoming train. Police Lieutenant Colonel Naruet Jomsuriya, Deputy Inspector of…
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Driver arrested in Bangkok for theft of over 1 million baht
A 37 year old driver was arrested for stealing and using his employer’s credit cards from a luxury condominium, spending over 1 million baht. The arrest took place on June 6 at a car park outside the Thong Lo Police Station in Bangkok. The arrest followed a complaint filed on May 29 by the victim, who had stored several bank credit…
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Man arrested in Chanthaburi for indecent public assault
On June 7, police apprehended 58 year old Paitoon (surname withheld) in Chanthaburi province for indecent assault using force in public. The arrest was made under a warrant issued by the Chanthaburi Provincial Court dated May 13 last year. The incident took place in 2024 when Paitoon lived in Chanthaburi and had become acquainted with a 40 year old neighbour,…
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Brutal attack in Pattani leaves financial officer dead
A brutal attack took place at a grocery store in Mueang district, Pattani province, resulting in the death of a 45 year old financial officer, Mariya (surname withheld). The incident occurred at approximately 10.05pm yesterday, June 7, as confirmed by Police Colonel Torlap Lengha, head of Mayo Police Station. The victim was shot multiple times and succumbed to her injuries…
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