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Songkran, Thailand’s New Year festival held from April 13 to 15, is one of the most exciting times to visit Bangkok. The city is filled with water fights, music, and parades in areas like Khao San Road and Silom, while...
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Russian motorcyclist seriously injured after allegedly running red light
A Russian motorcyclist reportedly ran a red light on a road in Pattaya and collided with a sedan car, resulting in severe injuries. Mueang Pattaya Police Station and the Sawang Borriboon Dhammastan Rescue Foundation were alerted to the accident near the entrance of an entertainment venue at 5.19am yesterday, March 25. The incident took place on Pattaya Sai Sam Road…
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Counterfeit Thai coconut drinks deceive Chinese consumers
The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) in Thailand has reported concerns about the imitation of the Thai coconut drink brand “IF” by a Chinese brand “TF”, widely available on Chinese e-commerce platforms. The imitation products, reportedly identical in packaging and name to the IF brand, are confusing Chinese consumers. Despite their similarities in appearance, the TF brand differs from…
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Thai Education Council challenges global ranking, cites flaws
Thailand’s education system has found itself at the centre of controversy after being ranked 107th out of 203 countries in a global education survey. The ranking, published by the World Population Review, has raised eyebrows among Thai officials, who argue that the methodology behind the ranking is flawed and misleading. “These rankings are based on subjective opinions, not measurable, concrete…
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Seeking forgiveness: Thai thief sends apology letter, returns stolen amulet
A Thai thief sent an apology letter after stealing 3,000 baht in cash and an amulet from a coffee shop in the northern province of Chiang Mai on Sunday, March 23. He also returned the amulet with sentimental value to the victim. The owner of MOKA CAFE in Chiang Mai, 38 year old Somchai, asked Chiang Mai News to publicise…
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Fare fight: Ride-hailing drivers trade blows in brawl at Bangkok airport
A confrontation between drivers of a popular ride-hailing app erupted into a brawl at Suvarnabhumi International Airport’s taxi parking area. The incident, shared on social media today, March 26, involved two drivers who had earlier engaged in erratic driving. Video footage captured by a bystander shows drivers from the app’s service attempting to mediate the dispute. The clip ends with…
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Wildfires force indefinite closure of North Thailand park
Doi Phu Nang National Park in Phayao province has been closed indefinitely following a troubling rise in wildfires, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) announced yesterday, March 25. The park, known for its lush mountain ranges and diverse wildlife, will remain off-limits to both tourists and locals as authorities work to address the ongoing fire risks.…
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Bun fight: Mother and son escape as car rolls into Bangkok bakery
A Thai woman and her son narrowly escaped danger after a 64 year old driver crashed her sedan into a bakery in Samut Prakan province near Bangkok. CCTV footage of the accident went viral on Thai social media, with netizens expressing their relief upon learning that the worker at the Bakerlicious bakery and her young son were unharmed. The accident…
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Phuket’s ‘Pineapple Eyes’ boosts community security efforts
Phuket is stepping up its security game with a new initiative aimed at strengthening community surveillance against modern threats. The Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) Region 3 branch held a special training session on March 25 to empower residents, airport security staff, and civilian officers to detect and respond to potential risks. The initiative, Community Pineapple Eyes, aims to create…
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Thai boys post video when killing 33 year old man on social media
Police arrested two Thai boys after they filmed themselves brutally murdering a 33 year old man in a rubber plantation in Trang and posted the shocking footage on social media. Esor News reported the shocking murder by the young offenders in Trang yesterday, March 25. The page stated that the 14 year old boys took revenge by killing a 33…
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Tragic drowning of two Cambodian girls in Rayong province
Two young Cambodian girls drowned after one slipped into a water-filled pit and the other attempted to rescue her in a tragic accident in the province of Rayong. The event unfolded yesterday, March 25, when Police Lieutenant Colonel Punphat Sritritat from the Pluak Daeng Police Station received a report about the drowning in Mueang Yang Phon subdistrict. The girls, aged…
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Royal decree boosts allowances for senior Thai police officers
A fresh royal decree has been enacted, bringing significant changes to the allowance structure for police officers in Thailand. Effective from yesterday, March 25, the decree, which was published on the Royal Gazette website, outlines new pay guidelines for senior police positions, all under the authority of King Maha Vajiralongkorn. “The new decree aims to overhaul the position allowances for…
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Woman arrested for stealing valuables worth 600,000 baht
Police apprehended a 38 year old woman after she was caught stealing valuables worth approximately 600,000 baht from a luxury home in Chon Buri. The incident occurred yesterday, March 25, when Police Colonel Somchai Thiwangsa, superintendent of Ban Bueng Police Station, directed Deputy Superintendent Thanongsak Suwannawat to lead an investigative team to arrest Naritsara while she was asleep in a…
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Thai teenager stages fake funeral allegedly to extort money from mourners
An 18 year old Thai boy in the Isaan province of Udon Thani held a fake funeral for his mother, allegedly to obtain money from a group of friends and teachers. His grandmother defended him, claiming they were merely performing a ritual to ward off an evil spirit. The fake funeral came to light after the community leader, Sisawat Phodhiwat,…
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Fisherman dies on longtail boat in Nakhon Si Thammarat
A 55 year old fisherman tragically passed away after losing consciousness while on a longtail boat near Tha Sala district, Nakhon Si Thammarat province. Despite his wife’s efforts to seek help during the incident, the boat was eventually carried ashore by waves. The incident occurred at 1pm yesterday, March 25. Police Lieutenant Colonel Somchai Muaydee, deputy superintendent of the investigation unit…
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Thai tourism fears Chinese decline over casino legalisation
Tourism operators have expressed concerns that the Chinese tourism market may experience a significant decline if Thailand proceeds to legalise casinos and online gambling. This issue was highlighted during a censure debate against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. The opposition People’s Party argued that the legalisation of casinos was not part of the Pheu Thai Party’s campaign promises. They suggested that…
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Fraudulent drug network busted, two arrested in major operation
A significant operation targeting a fraudulent drug network linked to a veterans’ hospital resulted in the arrest of two key figures today, March 26. The operation, conducted at 6am, involved searches at 18 locations across Bangkok, Lop Buri, Prachin Buri, and Chon Buri. Police Major General Charunkiet Pankhaew, Deputy Commissioner of the Police, alongside Police Major General Prasong Chalermphon and…
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Nakhon Pathom nightclub raided for illegal operations, nitrous sales
A renowned nightclub in Nakhon Pathom was raided amid lively celebrations for operating without a licence, allowing over 60 minors inside, and selling nitrous oxide for intoxication. Yesterday, March 25, Police Major General Songklod Krikkritaya ordered Police Colonel Alongkot Kotchakaew and Police Captain Parnsawadee Kloyrayab to investigate the Skinship nightclub in Bang Toei subdistrict, Sam Phran district. The operation led…
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Transport minister denies secret 100bn baht high-speed rail deals
Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit refuted claims from the opposition that the government is covertly negotiating two major deals exceeding 100 billion baht with the concessionaire for the high-speed rail project connecting Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, and U-Tapao airports. “The debater attempted to distort facts using his imagination to mislead the public.” Suriya’s response yesterday, March 25, addressed accusations from Surachet Pravinvongvuth,…
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Bangkok thief in food delivery jacket steals 1.5 million baht in gold necklaces
A cunning thief wearing a food delivery rider’s jacket stole gold necklaces worth 1.5 million baht from a gold shop at a supermarket in Bangkok’s Bang Khae district yesterday, March 25, and remains at large. The theft was reported at the Aurora gold shop on the ground floor of the Big C supermarket near Soi Phetchakasem 67 in Bang Khae…
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British tourist beaten to death by bar workers in Bangkok identified
The British tourist who died in Bangkok following a violent altercation with two karaoke bar workers last Sunday, March 23, has been identified. The British man, 28 year old Nick Weir from Salisbury, Wiltshire, South West England, was found lying on a footpath near Soi Pracharat Sai 1, in the Bang Sue district of Bangkok. His body, wearing black shorts…
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Ugandan man caught smuggling 16.5kg of cocaine into Thailand
Immigration Bureau officers yesterday arrested a Ugandan man in the southern province of Songkhla for smuggling 16.5 kilogrammes of cocaine from Malaysia into Thailand. Songkhla Provincial Immigration Bureau officers yesterday, March 25, received a tip-off about a suspicious Ugandan national, 29 year old Kasim, and closely monitored him while he was staying at a hotel in the Hat Yai district of…
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Nakhon Si Thammarat man arrested for father’s axe murder
A 25 year old man was arrested after allegedly killing his father with an axe at their home in Mueang Kanab Nak, Pak Phanang district, Nakhon Si Thammarat province. The incident occurred at 12.30pm yesterday, March 25, when the son reportedly reacted violently after being reprimanded for drug involvement. Police Lieutenant Paphonsak Pheeriphas, deputy inspector at Pak Phanang Police Station,…
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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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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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Storm warning: Thailand set for a wild wet and windy ride
The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) has warned about heavy rain in 20 provinces, including Bangkok, advising caution due to potential dangers. Upper Thailand is experiencing extreme heat, with preparations needed for the upcoming summer storm, including strong winds and hail expected today, March 26. A 24-hour weather forecast indicates that upper Thailand remains generally hot, with some areas experiencing…
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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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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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