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Thai PM draws red line on border as tensions with Cambodia grow (video)
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul chaired a National Security Council (NSC) meeting yesterday to address ongoing tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border. The focus was on Ban Nong Chan and Ban Nong Ya Kaeo in Sa Kaeo province, where Cambodian encroachments have raised concerns over sovereignty. The meeting yesterday, October 2, covered bilateral mechanisms such as Regional Border Committee (RBC), General Border…
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2 thieves steal 10 million baht safe from Trang industrial leader’s home
Two thieves stole a safe containing assets worth over 10 million baht from the home of the President of the Federation of Southern Industries in Trang province, stopping to drink wine before fleeing. One suspect was arrested, while a 100,000 baht reward is offered for information leading to the capture of the second. Officers from Sikao Police Station inspected an…
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Thai hitman jailed for life over Cambodian MP’s murder
A Thai court sentenced a former marine to life in prison for murdering a Cambodian ex-MP in Bangkok, following his arrest shortly after the killing. The suspect, 41 year old Ekkalak Paenoi, was convicted of premeditated murder for the cold-blooded shooting of 74 year old Lim Kimya, a dual Cambodian-French citizen and former member of the now-dissolved Cambodia National Rescue…
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Taiwan metro brawl granny busted over old theft case (video)
A woman involved in a viral metro brawl in Taiwan was later arrested by police on an outstanding theft warrant, drawing renewed public and media attention. The elderly woman, 73 year old Tseng, was filmed on Monday, September 29, swinging her bag at a young man after he refused to give up his seat on a Red Line train in…
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The International School Golf Tour powered by Foresight Sports returns to Thailand for 2025–26 season
The International School Golf Tour (ISGT), powered by Foresight Sports, is back for the 2025–26 season, bringing together over 500 student golfers from 35 international schools across Thailand. With eight ISGT tour events and one international championship, this season is shaping up to be the most exciting yet. The ISGT has become the ultimate stage for young golfers to showcase…
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Thai woman gropes 74 year old taxi rider before stealing 17,000 baht
A Thai woman allegedly groped a 74 year old motorcycle taxi rider during a journey in the central province of Ang Thong before stealing 17,000 baht in cash from him. The motorcycle taxi rider, Chiab, lodged a complaint at Mueang Ang Thong Police Station yesterday, October 2, after discovering the theft. He explained that the stolen money included 5,000 baht…
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Gun and drugs found in pickup during Bangkok air check
A man was arrested in Bangkok during a routine pollution checkpoint after police discovered a loaded firearm and drugs hidden inside his pickup truck. The standard air pollution checkpoint in Khan Na Yao district unexpectedly led to the arrest of a 41 year old man caught with drugs and an unregistered firearm. The incident occurred yesterday, October 2, during a…
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Thai man found dead with leg chained to tree in Nakhon Pathom
A Thai man was found dead under mysterious circumstances in an abandoned field in the central province of Nakhon Pathom, with his left leg chained to a tree. A cattle herder yesterday, October 2, alerted officers from Sam Kwai Puak Police Station after discovering the body in an overgrown plot of land in Marb Kae sub-district, Mueang district, Nakhon Pathom.…
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British actor flies in to boost morale at Trat border post
A British actor travelled from overseas to Thailand’s eastern border to donate solar panels and supplies to boost morale among local border patrol police. Actor Mark Shelley and his Thai wife, Naphatwarun Sirirattanasap, travelled from the UK to Trat province, making a patriotic stop at a Border Patrol Police base to donate vital equipment to officers stationed along the Cambodian…
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Body of missing Chinese tourist found off Phuket’s Nai Harn
The body of a young Chinese tourist was found off a Phuket beach after he went missing while swimming, prompting a large-scale search by rescue teams. The body of 21 year old Yuan Wenyi was pulled from the sea, two days after he vanished while swimming at Nai Harn beach. Yuan disappeared on Wednesday, October 1, while swimming near the…
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Chanthaburi monk arrested for distributing child pornography
Police arrested a monk in the central province of Chanthaburi on charges of distributing child pornography depicting the sexual abuse of young boys, mostly novices at the temple. Chanthaburi Provincial Police were alerted by the Thailand Internet Crimes Against Children Unit (TICAC) that child pornography was being circulated through Telegram and X accounts linked to the Pong Nam Ron district…
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Thaksin’s royal pardon bid under review by justice panel
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra may be one step closer to freedom as the Justice Ministry confirms a panel has been formed to review his royal pardon request. Justice Minister Police Lieutenant General Rutthapon Naowarat announced yesterday, October 2, that the committee will assess Thaksin’s petition and is expected to decide within three days. The move follows a formal submission…
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Employer pours boiling water on worker over romance with her brother
A female employer allegedly poured boiling water over a female employee after discovering a romantic relationship between the victim and her older brother. The shocking attack on the 22 year old victim drew widespread public attention after a social media influencer shared the case on his Facebook page, Ban Hia Charn Oui Ubon. He posted a photograph of the victim…
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Thai man’s psychotic episode scares condo residents in Sri Racha
A man believed to be suffering from a drug-induced psychotic episode caused panic at a condominium complex in Chon Buri’s Sri Racha district, prompting police intervention and calls for urgent mental health care. The drama unfolded at 10am yesterday, October 2, in Bowin subdistrict, when alarmed residents reported an individual behaving erratically near their building. Locals feared for their safety…
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China denies fuelling Thai-Cambodian border tensions with arms
China has denied claims that its weapons were used by Cambodia in recent border clashes with Thailand, insisting it had no part in escalating the conflict. The denial comes after speculation in regional media that Chinese-made rockets were deployed by Cambodian forces during violent exchanges between July 24 and 28, reigniting scrutiny over Beijing’s growing military and economic influence in…
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Portuguese crypto scammer arrested in Bangkok mall sting
A Portuguese man was arrested in Bangkok after allegedly running a massive cryptocurrency and credit card scam across Europe and Asia, police confirmed. The Portuguese national 39 year old Carlos Laposo, dubbed the “crypto kingpin” in Portuguese media, was apprehended at a luxury shopping mall on Rama I Road after Thai immigration officers tracked him down following a tip-off from…
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Laotian woman survives brutal attack in Pattaya room raid
A young woman from Laos was attacked during a robbery at her Pattaya residence, where a man broke in, assaulted her, and fled with her phone. The young woman, 19 year old Da (pseudonym), was alone in her room around 4am yesterday, October 2, when an unidentified man forced his way inside under the pretence of needing to use the…
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Stoned son knocks mum out cold in Thai family meltdown
A Thai man high on cannabis has been accused of viciously attacking his mother, leaving her battered and unconscious in a brutal outburst at their rural home. The incident unfolded earlier this week in a village in Thailand, where the suspect, the woman’s biological son, allegedly assaulted her following a heated argument. The young man has since surrendered himself to…
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What to do in Bangkok this weekend (October 3 to 5)
How is it already the 10th month of the year? Time is surely flying by this year, and Bangkok isn’t wasting a single weekend. Everything you can imagine is happening in the city, from a toddler’s abstract art show to a haunted rave, vintage treasure hunting, and climate-driven meetups. If your calendar is still empty, here’s our curated list of…
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Dutch man and Thai woman arrested in Pattaya child prostitution crackdown
Police arrested a Dutch man and a Thai woman in Pattaya for procuring children for prostitution after teenage victims were taken to a hotel to provide sexual services to foreigners. Officers from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) received a tip-off from the Destiny Rescue and Free a Girl foundations about a child prostitution ring in Pattaya, allegedly operated by…
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Jesus on fire: Blaze tears through idol factory in Bangkok
A fire broke out at a factory in Bangkok’s Bang Na district, destroying part of a site used to produce Christian religious idols. No injuries were reported. The blaze broke out inside a single-storey warehouse belonging to Paul Industry Co., Ltd., located in Soi Lasalle 42, off Sukhumvit 105. Emergency services were alerted around 1am yesterday, October 2, and Bang…
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Storm brews near Thailand as rain and rough seas roll in
Thailand is bracing for scattered rain, strong winds, and choppy seas as shifting monsoon patterns and a tropical storm nearby stir up regional weather conditions. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a nationwide weather advisory as an easterly wind system continues to influence the Northeast, the East, and the Gulf of Thailand, while the southwest monsoon remains weak over…
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Thailand climbs climate ranks but flunks on clean energy
Thailand was ranked 24th in a global climate index, receiving praise for emissions control but criticism for its weak renewable energy efforts and policies. The ranking highlights a high score for Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, a medium score for energy use, but a disappointing low score for renewable energy adoption and a low score for climate policy. To further align…
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Man vanishes after fatal electric shock on Nan River bridge (video)
A man died after being electrocuted by a hanging cable while trying to secure a drifting raft to a bridge over the Nan River in Uttaradit province. The incident occurred yesterday morning, October 1, in Ban Dong village, Pichai district, when the man attempted to stop the fast-moving raft from being swept away by strong currents in the Nan River.…
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Indian nightclub brawl in Pattaya heads to court
An Indian tourist and a nightclub manager are heading to court after a dispute at a Pattaya venue allegedly turned violent over an unpaid bill and threats. The incident reportedly took place at 4am on Friday, September 26, when 33 year old Rohit alleged that he was dragged behind the venue, beaten, and threatened with a firearm by the club’s…
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Bangkok plastic factory blaze forces workers to flee
A fire erupted at a plastic factory in Bangkok’s Bang Khun Thian district, forcing over 10 workers to flee as explosions and thick smoke filled the air. The fire erupted at 2.12am today, October 2, at a facility located in Soi Bang Kradi 24, off Bang Kradi Road. Police Lieutenant Picheth Rodyang, Deputy Inspector at Samae Dam Police Station, was…
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Baht holds steady as US shutdown spooks global markets
Thailand’s central bank reassured the public that no irregularities have been seen in local markets after the US shutdown triggered global financial jitters. The shutdown, which began after the US Senate failed to approve a temporary spending bill, has unsettled international markets and raised concerns over delayed economic data critical to the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decisions. Yesterday, October 1,…
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Thailand and Mexico celebrate 50 years of friendship in Phuket
Diplomats, officials and guests gathered in Phuket to celebrate five decades of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Mexico at a gala dinner event. Hosted at the elegant Silk Restaurant at Andara Resort & Villas in Kamala, the event was organised by Natthakanya Sangpho, Honorary Consul of Mexico in Phuket. The evening welcomed an illustrious gathering of guests, including dignitaries, diplomats,…
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Thai govt brings back co-pay scheme with more baht in your pocket
The Thai government will reopen registration for its co-payment scheme, offering increased daily subsidies to support consumers and small businesses. A fresh round of registration will open from October 20 to 26. The scheme aims to support both consumers and small businesses, with increased daily spending power and broader financial benefits for those within the tax system. Deputy Prime Minister…
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Chinese tourist missing after being swept away in Phuket surf
A Chinese tourist went missing while swimming in rough waters at a Phuket beach, prompting a coordinated search by police, rescue teams, and local officials. The tourist was swept away by strong waves while swimming at Nai Harn Beach. The incident occurred yesterday, October 1, at around 2.48pm, prompting an urgent response from local police and rescue teams. Officers from…
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