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Indian man arrested for allegedly killing 8 year old stepson in Phetchaburi
Yesterday, police, arrested an Indian man for allegedly killing his eight year old stepson at a house in the Cha-am district of the southern province of Phetchaburi. The boy, identified as Noni O, was found dead under mysterious circumstances at a house in the Phu Fa Ngam 3 Village on Samphraya Road, Cha-am district, Phetchaburi, on November 9. The child…
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Aussie duped by Pattaya gang peddling ‘miracle cure’
An Australian tourist in Pattaya reported being scammed by a foreign gang who lured him into buying overpriced herbal products while walking along the beach. At 2.29am yesterday, November 10, Muhammad, a 23 year old Australian national, filed a report at Pattaya City Police Station. He claimed he was tricked by a foreign man, believed to be of Pakistani or…
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Thailand sees cool mornings and stormy seas in weather shake-up
Thailand is facing cool mornings up north and stormy seas down south, as shifting winds bring isolated rain and changing conditions across the country. A weak high-pressure system from China is currently sitting over the upper north and northeast of Thailand, bringing cool mornings to those regions. Meanwhile, the lower northeast, east, central region, and Bangkok are under the influence…
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PM halts special stay order for Cambodian migrants over security concerns
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered a suspension of a proposed Interior Ministry regulation that would allow Cambodian nationals to remain in Thailand under a special arrangement, pending a comprehensive review of related security and legal concerns. The announcement was made today, November 10, by the Prime Minister’s Secretary-General Traisulee Traisoranakul. She stated that although the draft regulation was originally…
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Thai couple hospitalised after taking brain supplements from private clinic
A Thai couple were rushed to the hospital on Saturday, November 8, after experiencing chest tightness and difficulty breathing following the consumption of brain dietary supplements from a private clinic in Samut Prakan province near Bangkok. Samut Prakan Hospital’s emergency centre received a call via the 1669 hotline at around midnight, reporting that the couple were suffering from chest pain…
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Chinese man claims ignorance after 49 slot machines seized in Sattahip raid
A Chinese national has come forward to the police claiming ownership of 49 slot machines discovered during a raid on a commercial building in Sattahip, Chon Buri, on November 8. He told officers he was unaware the machines were illegal under Thai law. The raid uncovered 49 electric slot machines wrapped in black plastic bags, along with two internet routers,…
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Orange Line construction to close Charan Sanitwong Road lanes from Nov 20
The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) will begin partial lane closures on Charan Sanitwong Road from November 20 to support the construction of the Orange Line’s Bang Khun Non station, with work scheduled to run around the clock for one month. The closure will affect both inbound and outbound lanes near the future Bang Khun Non underground station…
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Monk arrested for fleeing rape charges involving 14 year old
A Buddhist monk was arrested in Surat Thani province after fleeing charges of sexually assaulting a 14 year old girl. Police apprehended the suspect just as he was preparing to relocate to another temple to evade capture. Police Lieutenant General Pornsak Laorujiralai, Commander of the Tourist Police Bureau, ordered the arrest operation, which was led by Police Colonel Phakapol Suchon.…
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Foreign woman caught offering illegal travel packages in Phuket
A Member of Parliament (MP) for Phuket province criticised a foreign woman allegedly offering travel packages illegally to tourists on a beach. Chalermpong Saengdee, an MP from the People’s Party, shared a video of the woman on his Facebook page on Friday, November 7. The nationality of the foreign suspect has not yet been identified. In the footage, the woman…
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Energy minister pushes ahead with hydrogen and nuclear strategy
Thailand’s Energy Minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon says he will pursue long-term clean energy projects, including hydrogen and nuclear development, despite the limited time under the current government’s term. Speaking yesterday, November 9, Auttapol said he aims to lay the groundwork for initiatives that may not be completed before the administration steps down. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has pledged to dissolve Parliament…
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Thai PM to suspend Cambodia peace declaration after recent landmine explosion
Thailand’s Prime Minister (PM), Anutin Charnvirakul, is seeking to suspend a peace declaration with Cambodia and has delayed the return of 18 Cambodian prisoners of war, following a landmine explosion that caused another Thai soldier to lose a leg today, November 10. The explosion occurred opposite the Prasat Phra Wihan temple, also known as Preah Vihear, in Si Saket province…
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Narathiwat’s ‘100-Year Stadium’ under scrutiny after 13-year delay
Bangkok MP Rukchanok Srinork has raised concerns over a long-delayed sports stadium in Narathiwat, which has remained unfinished for 13 years despite a budget of 181 million baht. The project has since earned the nickname “100-Year Stadium” due to its prolonged construction. In a Facebook post yesterday, November 9, Rukchanok criticised the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) for its role…
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Cambodian senator and daughter hit with asset seizure in scam connection
Police raided 36 locations in Bangkok and the eastern province of Trat, seizing assets worth more than 400 million baht owned by a Cambodian senator and his daughter in connection with a call centre scam and money laundering. In July, cyber police officers raided the luxury home of Cambodian businesswoman Phu Cherlin, daughter of Kok An, owner of the Crown Casino…
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Pathum Thani residents warned of rising Chao Phraya River levels
Residents in Pathum Thani were on alert this week following an official warning about rising water levels in the Chao Phraya River, with authorities reporting the river is now just 20 centimetres below its 2021 flood peak. On November 9, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) issued an SMS alert stating that the Chao Phraya Dam was discharging…
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Thailand video news | Thailand tightens alcohol rules, Major tattoo festival coming to Pattaya’s Central Marina in 2025
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay cover key stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. Highlights include stricter alcohol regulations with new fines targeting drinkers, the arrest of a Russian man accused of promoting online drug sales using QR code stickers, and a look at Thailand’s upcoming currency makeover, with new polymer banknotes set to enter circulation soon.…
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Phuket police urged to act after Polish man’s repeated stabbing threats at hotels
A Polish man in Phuket made headlines once again on November 9, just days after he threatened to stab and kill a Thai hotel staff member last week. A Thai woman shared footage of the foreign man’s behaviour with the Phuket Times Facebook page yesterday, November 9. She claimed the man was a 41 year old Polish national, the same…
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Frenchman arrested for series of thefts at Bangkok airport
Police yesterday, November 9, arrested a Frenchman for a series of thefts committed between September and October at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok. Officers of Don Mueang Airport and Don Mueang Police Station had received multiple reports of theft over recent months, prompting a thorough investigation. Officers reviewed security camera footage and identified a foreign man, later named as…
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Thailand’s new alcohol law fines customers for drinking after hours
Thailand’s updated Alcohol Control Act, which came into force on November 8, came into effect with confusion and criticism from business operators, tourists and the hospitality industry, as the law introduces penalties not only for sellers but also for drinkers consuming alcohol outside permitted hours. Under the revised Alcohol Control Act (No. 2), B.E. 2568, consumers can now be fined…
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November 10 weather: Thunderstorms expected in 31 Thai provinces today
Weather conditions in Thailand today, November 10, have prompted warnings from the Meteorological Department (TMD) for 31 provinces, with Bangkok and surrounding areas also advised to exercise caution due to thunderstorms. The Meteorological Department forecasts that over the next 24 hours, rainfall will decrease in the upper parts of the country. However, isolated thunderstorms are still expected due to a…
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Thai police arrest loan shark gang member after assault on disabled woman
Thai police have apprehended a member of a notorious loan shark gang, known as Suea, who assaulted a disabled woman in Udon Thani province. Meanwhile, another gang member, Palm, remains on the run after reportedly using a firearm to threaten locals. Today, on November 9, at the Provincial Police Investigation Unit in Udon Thani, Police Colonel Anusak Sakdawatcharanon, Deputy Commander…
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Thai push for new airline routes in north to boost tourism
Transport Deputy Minister Mallika Jirapanwanich is advocating for airlines to expand routes in North Thailand to boost tourism and the local economy. The Department of Airports is promoting the ‘New Route – New Airline’ policy to encourage new flight paths. Mallika highlighted yesterday, on November 8 that the northern region has become a popular destination for both Thai and international…
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Chinese national arrested in Sa Kaeo with 1,000 SIM cards
In Sa Kaeo province, Thai border forces have apprehended a Chinese national linked to a call centre scam. Along with him, they found 1,000 mobile SIM cards near the Thai-Cambodian border. The equipment was reportedly intended for delivery to an employer in Myawaddy. This location is a key point for criminal activities. Today, on November 9, the Eastern Border Security…
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Thai supercar racer criticises police after two stops for license plate
Today, on November 9, Dr Kanthicha Chimsiri, also known as Madam Yui, expressed frustration on Facebook after being pulled over by the police twice for not displaying a front license plate. She criticised the approach, suggesting it could pose a public inconvenience and danger. Dr Kanthicha, who is a well-known Thai female supercar racer and former Miss Universe Thailand 2016,…
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Tourist bus overturns in Lampang, injuring over 39 passengers
A tourist bus travelling from Chiang Mai to Bangkok overturned on Khun Tan hill in Lampang province, resulting in injuries to over 39 international tourists, with one individual seriously injured and trapped inside in the bus crash. The incident occurred at around 8.45pm yesterday, on November 8, when Chiang Mai traffic police received a report about an accident involving a…
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Thai Airways recycles Virgin lie-flats as posh economy beds
Thai Airways has launched lie-flat seats as a premium economy option on select regional routes, repurposing business class seats from Virgin Atlantic. The unusual move offers passengers lie-flat comfort without the business-class price tag, advancing the growing trend of “unbundled” premium travel. The new class has debuted on routes from Bangkok to Chennai, Dhaka, Hyderabad, Jakarta, and Kathmandu. Rather than…
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Brit jailed over 19m baht Thailand cannabis run at Dublin airport
A British man was sentenced to three and a half years in prison in Dublin after admitting to importing nearly 500,000 euros (approximately 19 million baht) worth of cannabis from Thailand, destined for sale in Ireland. The man, 22 year old Jamie Kearns from Arley in Coventry, was stopped by customs officers at Terminal One in Dublin Airport while arriving…
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Thailand retailers wage all-out war for 11.11 shopping surge
Major retailers in Thailand are ramping up 11.11 campaigns with omnichannel strategies to boost year-end consumer spending and reclaim lost sales. As the final quarter of the year kicks into gear, November has become a high-stakes battleground for Thailand’s leading retailers. With consumer spending still lagging, major department stores and specialty chains are pushing their 11.11 campaigns to new heights,…
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Ang Thong reels as worst flood in decades hits homes and hospital (video)
Flooding in Ang Thong province has reached a critical level, with rising waters from the Chao Phraya River breaching barriers and inundating key areas including Pa Mok Market and local municipalities. Officials are scrambling to contain the damage by reinforcing embankments with clay in multiple locations. In Pa Mok Market, water levels have surged by up to 50 centimetres, forcing…
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Thailand’s tourism tax stalled again despite 11 billion baht potential
Thailand’s plan to introduce a tourist tax for foreign visitors remains stalled due to political delays, despite full readiness and strong industry backing. Initially backed by the National Tourism Policy Committee in February 2023, the fee would charge inbound travellers 300 baht by air or 150 baht by land or sea, applying only to overnight visitors. Despite its potential to…
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UK lifts travel warning as Trat tourism gears up for rebound
The United Kingdom has officially lifted its travel advisory against non-essential travel to Trat, a move welcomed by local tourism operators hoping to revive bookings ahead of peak season. Wichit Sukrasuyanon, president of the Trat Tourism Association, confirmed that the change has already led to a noticeable boost in bookings, especially from European markets. He said average hotel occupancy rates…
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