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Nude awakening: Foreigner filmed naked on Phuket hotel balcony
A foreign man caught the attention of locals in Phuket after he was seen talking on the phone as naked as the day he was born on a hotel balcony. He continued to stand naked even after realising he was being filmed by a Thai man. A Facebook user, เบส ซาโจ้ (Best Sajo), shared a video of the foreign man…
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Rayong sets example in eco-industrial urban development
Thailand’s Department of Climate Change and Environmental Affairs (DCCE) highlighted Rayong as a model for eco-industrial urban development, improving the environment and quality of life as the world faces climate challenges. DCCE Director-General Pirun Saiyasitpanich noted the environmental issues in Thailand stem from human actions, including excessive resource use, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions, leading to a global crisis. Addressing…
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Thai newlywed woman left in debt after dowry promise broken
A 21 year old Thai woman from the northern province of Kamphaeng Phet accused her former father-in-law of failing to honour a promise to pay a 280,000 baht dowry, leaving her and her family in debt. The heartbroken woman, 21 year old Maengpor, urged Channel 7 to bring her case to the renowned lawyer Paisarn Ruengrit, as she wanted a…
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Mentally ill man murders relative in Khon Kaen village
A young man suffering from mental illness attacked and killed a relative, who also had a mental illness. His mother discovered the body, slumped face down on the floor, covered in wounds and blood. Police in Chum Phae, Khon Kaen, were alerted to a murder in Ban Mai Na Kham village. Officers, including Deputy Inspector Phumin Iam-ong and Police Colonel…
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SkyHydrant system brings clean water to Chiang Rai
In the wake of devastating floods, a rural Thai school has been thrown a lifeline—clean drinking water. Disaster Aid Thailand and Disaster Aid Australia, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Chiang Khong, installed a SkyHydrant water filtration system at Pang Hat Sahasat School, Wiang Kaen district, Chiang Rai province on September 5 and 6. The installation couldn’t have come…
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Former Olympian demands justice from RTA over adultery case
A former national shooting team member sought justice from the Royal Thai Army (RTA) after winning a lawsuit against her husband for adultery with a female sergeant. Despite filing a disciplinary complaint nine months ago, progress has stalled. At 10.30am today, September 10, former national shooting athlete, 50 year old Jarintorn Daengpiam, addressed a press conference at the coordination centre…
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New marine route to slash travel time between Phuket and Krabi
To revolutionise marine transport, the Thai Marine Department has been urged to speed up the construction of four piers that will form a new Andaman marine ring route, dramatically cutting travel time between Phuket and Krabi by a staggering 90 minutes. Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri said this push aligns with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s vision to improve infrastructure and…
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Kama Capital to exhibit at iFX EXPO: Visit booth 133 for cutting-edge trading solutions
Thaiger Media Group is excited to announce that Kama Capital, a leading innovator in financial trading platforms, will be exhibiting at this year’s iFX EXPO. The premier event for financial professionals will be held from September 16 to 19 at Bangkok at Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre. Kama Capital will welcome attendees at booth 133, showcasing their advanced trading platform and…
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Solar shockwave: Pattaya police slash bills with new power move
In a bold step towards a greener future, Nong Yai Police Station in East Pattaya has gone solar, slashing energy costs and setting a shining example for other public institutions. The station, now powered by an impressive 12-kilowatt solar system, is leading the charge in sustainable energy practices. The eco-friendly setup includes a state-of-the-art 12-kilowatt Deye Hybrid Inverter, 28 solar…
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Police investigate death of elderly man at Samut Songkhram facility
Police are urgently investigating the discovery of an 84 year old man, found with a stab wound in his abdomen, at a coconut sugar boiling facility in Samut Songkhram. The man, who had a history of psychiatric treatment, was discovered yesterday evening, September 9. Police received a report about the incident at 6pm yesterday. Chaiyachet Duangrat, Deputy Inspector at Bang…
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Australia cracks down: Social media ban for kids in the works
Australia is set to make waves with a bold plan to keep kids off social media, citing concerns for their mental and physical wellbeing. In a sweeping move, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced his government’s intention to introduce legislation that would restrict children’s access to platforms like Instagram and TikTok by the end of the year. “I want to see…
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China approves three more Thai poultry plants for export
Thailand’s Department of Livestock Development announced that the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) recently approved and registered three additional Thai poultry processing and production facilities for export. This approval brings the total number of certified Thai poultry plants exporting to China to 26. The continuous approval of Thai poultry export facilities by China reflects confidence in Thailand’s stringent…
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Four arrested for kidnapping Udon Thani woman over 200,000 baht debt
Four criminals were apprehended after kidnapping a 54 year old woman in Udon Thani, Thailand, demanding a ransom to settle a long-standing debt. The suspects were captured by police in a forest near Wat Tham Sai Bat. A group of four people kidnapped the woman, Tim, from her home in Chai Wan district, Udon Thani province, and demanded a ransom…
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Van crash in Nakhon Si Thammarat leaves nine injured
A passenger van lost control and crashed into a power pole, causing it to overturn and nearly resulting in a mass casualty event. Nine passengers were injured and swiftly rescued from the vehicle and taken to the hospital. The incident occurred yesterday on the Nakhon–Hua Sai Road in Suan Luang, Chaloem Phra Kiat district, Nakhon Si Thammarat province. Police Major…
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Drunk foreign men reportedly fight over Thai woman in Phuket
Two drunken foreign men have become famous in Phuket after videos went viral of the pair fighting over a Thai woman outside an entertainment venue in the Rawai neighbourhood. Footage and images of the altercation on Saturday night, September 7, between the two foreigners were shared by the news Facebook page Phuket Times on September 8. “Farang boxing show! It…
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Student dies in Ratchaburi motorcycle crash with pickup truck
A young vocational student riding a motorcycle collided with a pickup truck and died at the scene. The accident occurred on an old road in Ratchaburi, with the pickup driver asserting the student had overtaken other vehicles before the crash. Police officer Thirawat Athornsirirat received a report yesterday, September 9, at 6.45pm of a fatal collision between a pickup truck…
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Gunman fires shots at Yala bank, no injuries reported
A gunman fired five shots at a bank in Bannang Sata, Yala, without causing any injuries. Police are investigating and pursuing the suspect, believing it to be a staged daily situation. Police Lieutenant Anan Suwannachatri from Bannang Sata Police Station in Yala received a report of a shooting at a local bank branch. On arriving at the scene with a…
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Pattaya man seeks help to find stolen 200,000 baht motorcycle
A Thai man in Pattaya is appealing for assistance to locate thieves who stole his motorcycle, valued at over 200,000 baht, from his residence. The man, 33 year old Kamol Hiransiri, reported the theft of his red and white Honda CRF 300 motorcycle, which occurred late at night. He has provided CCTV footage to aid in the search for the…
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Phuket taxi driver condemned for intentionally hitting foreigner
A Thai witness is seeking justice for an old foreign man after a Thai airport taxi driver hit him in Phuket yesterday, September 9. Fortunately, the foreign victim was not injured. A Thai woman who witnessed the incident in Soi Yensabai, in the Patong neighbourhood of Phuket, came forward to share CCTV footage with the Facebook news page Phuket Times. She…
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Ponzi scheme leaders jailed for five years in Thailand
A court has sentenced several people involved in the Nice Day Travel Ponzi scheme to five years in prison each for money laundering related to a fraudulent juice wholesale and tourist accommodation business, involving over 157.8 million baht. The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) initiated an investigation into the case, designated as Special Case 38/2560, following allegations against Nice Day…
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3 Thai police face sack for mistaking woman as drug suspect
Three police officers in the northern province of Chiang Rai may face dismissal after mistakenly identifying a Thai woman as a drug suspect and attempting to arrest her, leading to a violent high-speed chase. The 22 year old Thai woman filed a complaint with Mae Yao Police Station, stating that a group of men tried to abduct her on the…
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Monk’s quarters raided: Firearms and drugs seized, two arrested
Police raided a monk’s quarters, uncovering a cache of firearms and ammunition, and detained two people, one of whom had just consumed drugs. The monk had previously served a sentence for drug trafficking in 2021 and had been ordained for two to three years. Yesterday, September 9, at 3.30pm, Phayoon Pattuli, Deputy Superintendent of Investigation, and Weerapun Boonnak, Investigation Inspector…
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Activist urges EC to dissolve Pheu Thai and five other parties
An activist has called on the Election Commission (EC) to dissolve coalition leader Pheu Thai Party and five other parties, accusing them of being influenced by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Noparuj Worachitwuthikul submitted a petition to the EC yesterday, urging the disbandment of Pheu Thai, Bhumjaithai, Chart Thai Pattana, Prachachat, United Thai Nation, and Palang Pracharath parties. All parties, except…
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Flood turns Sukhothai village into lake, isolates residents
A flood has turned Ban Nong Non village in Sukhothai province into a vast lake, with residents relying on boats for transportation. The floodwaters have impacted over 12,000 rai of land for the past two weeks, isolating the village. Ban Nong Non village in Sukhothai province remains submerged under floodwaters, creating a lake-like appearance that has attracted visitors from nearby…
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Thai police officer commits suicide over loan guarantee for friend
An officer from Samrong Police Station in the Isaan province of Ubon Ratchathani committed suicide at his welfare home yesterday, September 8, after a friend for whom he had guaranteed a loan died, leaving him to bear the debt. Officers from Samrong Police Station rushed to a welfare home behind the station to investigate the death of 55 year old Police…
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Heavy rain set to flood Ang Thong and Ayutthaya this week
Heavy rain is expected to drench the Bangkok area this week, with imminent flooding forecasted for Ang Thong and Ayutthaya provinces. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) predicted rain for more than half of Greater Bangkok throughout the week, with particularly intense downpours anticipated on Sunday. The Hydro-Informatics Institute reported overflows from two main canals in Ayutthaya province. The Disaster Prevention…
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Severe rainfall warning issued for 34 Thai provinces tomorrow
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning for severe rainfall in 34 provinces tomorrow, urging residents to be cautious of potential flash floods and landslides. The warning highlights the risk due to heavy and very heavy rain expected in various regions. Tomorrow, September 11, heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecasted for parts of northern and northeastern Thailand. TMD…
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Thai PM urged to approve key high-speed train contract
Deputy Transport Minister Surapong Piyachote is pushing for Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s approval of a crucial construction contract for the long-delayed Thai-Chinese high-speed train project. This contract is one of the last two to complete the first phase. Boonchai Panich Co secured Contract 4-5, which involves constructing a 13.3-kilometre section. Despite this, the signing of the contract has been delayed…
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Koh Kong residents face prolonged flooding until Loy Krathong
Residents of Koh Kong, Sukhothai, have been struggling with persistent floods since August, with concerns that the situation might extend until the Loy Krathong festival in November. Locals reveal that annual flooding is a recurring issue they have faced for as long as they can remember. Today, September 9, a report highlighted that the water levels in the Yom River,…
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Thailand champions game-changing tax scheme for low earners
Finance Permanent Secretary Lavaron Sangsnit has thrown his weight behind the daring negative income tax (NIT) scheme, championing welfare payments for workers when their income dips below a certain threshold. Dubbed “workfare,” this initiative is geared to incentivise employment while offering crucial financial support. Lavaron made his case clear: the NIT system encourages people to stay employed by guaranteeing state…
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