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Steel-ing millions! Firm in hot water over 200m baht tax scam
A Thai steel company is facing the heat after allegedly forging over 7,000 fake tax invoices in a scam worth more than 200 million baht, sparking a full-blown criminal investigation by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI). Officials from Regional Revenue Office 3, yesterday, April 3, marched into DSI HQ on Chaeng Watthana Road to file a formal complaint against…
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Thailand offers rent waivers for earthquake-hit tenants
The Treasury Department has stepped up to support those impacted by the earthquake that struck Thailand on March 28. In an announcement made by Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul, tenants renting state land in earthquake-affected areas are now eligible for rent waivers, providing much-needed relief to those whose properties were damaged in the disaster. This initiative targets tenants of state-owned…
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Thai influencer’s fleet of flash motors seized in gambling gang bust
Thailand’s self-styled speed king, social media influencer Ekkachai “Em” Meephrom, has gone from the fast lane to a full stop, as cyber crime cops seize a jaw-dropping fleet of luxury flash motors, bikes, and bling worth more than 50 million baht, all allegedly tied to a massive online gambling racket. At 1pm, yesterday April 3, top brass from the Technology…
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ICONSIAM gears up for Thailand’s most spectacular water festival
ICONSIAM, a global landmark along the Chao Phraya River developed through a joint venture of Siam Piwat, Charoen Pokphand Group (CP), and Magnolia Quality Development (MQDC), joins forces with public and private sector partners to present the grand ICONSIAM THAICONIC Songkran Celebration 2025. The group has invested over US$1.9 million (65 million baht) to host the spectacular event under the…
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American man stabs himself while reading about death in Pattaya
An American man remains in critical condition after stabbing himself in the neck and chest on a traffic island in Pattaya yesterday, April 3. A Thai woman, 63 year old Thippawan Chaisuwan, visibly frightened, rushed to the Mueang Pattaya Traffic Police booth on Sukhumvit Road in Bang Lamung district to report a foreign man, covered in blood, was sitting on…
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Pattaya brawl: Chinese tourists and taxi riders clash over urination
A wild altercation broke out in the heart of Pattaya involving local motorcycle taxi drivers and a group of Chinese tourists. The fracas unfolded in Soi Liap Hat Pattaya 6, Nong Prue Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri province, when tempers flared over a dispute that escalated into punches being thrown. According to Police Lieutenant Santhaya Khanthap, Deputy Chief of…
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Another mishap on Rama II road: crane and truck fall on pickup
A crane and a six wheel truck on an overpass above Rama II Road fell onto a pickup in the early hours of this morning, injuring one person. A witness at around 3am today, April 4, shared a livestreamed video of the incident, which occurred in the early hours of the morning, on his Facebook account, Ant Bangping. In the…
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Brits told to log on or bog off as Thailand rolls out digital arrival card
British travellers planning a Thailand getaway next month are being told to fire up the laptop before packing their flipflops because from May 1, every foreign visitor must register online before setting foot in the Land of Smiles. The UK government issued a fresh travel warning to Brits heading to Thailand: don’t get caught out by the country’s new Thailand…
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Summer storm: Heavy rain and heat to hit 27 provinces in Thailand
Thailand is bracing for heavy rain across 27 provinces, with 12 provinces in the south mainly affected. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts rising temperatures, reaching up to 40°C. A weakened high-pressure system over the northeast and the South China Sea is causing temperatures to rise across upper Thailand, leading to generally hot weather. Meanwhile, winds from the south and…
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Cash for quakes: Homeowners in Thailand eligible for repair aid
Good news for homeowners rattled by last week’s powerful quake—financial relief is on the way. Thai residents whose properties were damaged by the 8.2-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar on March 28 can now apply for government compensation of up to 49,500 baht to cover repair costs. Bangkok MP Suphanat Minchaiynunt announced the support package in a Facebook post today, confirming that…
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Phuket urges safe Songkran with pickup truck rules
As Songkran fever begins to sweep across the nation, Phuket urges revellers to keep safety at the top of their minds, especially those celebrating from the back of pickup trucks. While the water fights and festive cheer are returning in full swing, local officials remind citizens that fun shouldn’t come at the cost of safety or the law. The Phuket…
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Thai construction materials price index hits 112.8 in March
The March 2025 construction materials price index, as reported by Poonpong Naiyanapakorn, Director of the Office of Trade Policy and Strategy under the Ministry of Commerce, rose to 112.8. This marks a 0.5% increase compared to March 2024, continuing a 10-month growth trend. The increase is attributed to accelerated government budget disbursements in the first quarter, driving demand for construction…
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Pattaya gamble: Entertainment complex bets big on tourism boom
Pattaya is on the brink of a major transformation as plans to introduce a sprawling entertainment complex gain traction, promising a bold boost to tourism and the local economy but not without stirring debate among residents. Yesterday, April 2, Pattaya Mayor Poramet Ngampichet revealed that the proposed law for the entertainment complex has already passed Cabinet review and is now…
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GSB launches savings campaign with 100 million baht prize pool
In celebration of the Government Savings Bank (GSB)’s anniversary on April 1, the bank introduced the Save a Hundred, Win a Hundred Million campaign. Customers can participate by purchasing a one-year special savings bond with a minimum deposit of 100 baht. GSB chief Witai Rattanakorn announced the initiative, which offers a total prize pool of 100 million baht. The highlight…
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Thai man shot by hidden animal trap while urinating in forest
A Thai man sustained gunshot wounds to his hand and leg after stumbling upon an animal trap while entering a forest to urinate in the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima. Officers from Pak Chong Police Station were alerted to the injury of 24 year old Thai man, Warawut, at 8.30am yesterday, April 2. Warawut suffered injuries to his left hand…
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Woman convicted of keeping Thai women as sex slaves in Australia
In a chilling case of modern slavery, a 63 year old Sydney woman has been found guilty of keeping two Thai women as sex slaves, forcing them into brothels and stripping them of their freedom. Rungnapha Kanbut, herself a Thai national, stood trial last month at the Downing Centre Court on six serious charges, including exercising ownership over a slave…
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Trump’s 36% tax on Thailand: Impact on exports & survival tips
The America First policy under President Donald Trump has sent shockwaves through the global economy once again. This follows the announcement of a baseline tariff of 10% on imports from all countries, along with a reciprocal tariff aimed at countries with which the US has a large trade deficit. With this, Thailand has been hit with a 36% tax from Trump’s new…
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Sea tragedy: Dead dolphin found near Phuket sparks investigation
Locals were left shocked after a dead dolphin was discovered floating just off Koh Sirey, east of Phuket Town, late last night prompting marine biologists to launch an urgent investigation into the cause of death. At around 11pm, yesterday, April 2, rescue workers from the Phuket Kusoldharm Foundation were alerted to the scene near Haad Silaphan by residents who spotted…
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Sing Buri U-turn crash: Van hits trailer, six injured
A collision at a U-turn in Sing Buri province involved a passenger van crashing into a trailer truck, resulting in six injuries. Passengers reported unusual brake behaviour before the incident. The accident occurred yesterday, April 2, at 8.30pm, along kilometre marker 70 on the southbound Asia Highway in Ban Mo subdistrict, Phrom Buri district. Police Lieutenant Chaiwat Phanon, an investigator…
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Pattaya tops Songkran travel list again: Agoda
Pattaya has done it again, cementing its reputation as the ultimate Thai New Year playground. According to Agoda, the vibrant coastal city topped the charts as the most searched Songkran destination among Thai travellers in 2025. And it’s not just locals who are flocking to the festive hub, international visitors also ranked Pattaya as their second-favourite destination after Bangkok. What…
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High tide floods Samut Prakan, ONWR warns Bangkok
Thailand’s coastal defences were put to the test this morning as high tides sent floodwaters pouring into parts of Samut Prakan, submerging roads and triggering an urgent warning for Bangkok and four other provinces to brace for more. Flooding struck early along Soi Krathing Daeng in Phra Samut Chedi and in front of a local police station in Ban Khlong…
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Man attacks ex-girlfriend’s new partner in knife altercation (video)
A man, upset over his ex-girlfriend dating someone new less than a month after their breakup, reportedly attacked her new partner with a knife on the street. This incident occurred yesterday, April 2. A Facebook user, เต้ย โพธิ์สุข, posted a video of two men involved in a knife fight, with a woman trying to intervene. The post read, “What made…
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Toxic smog chokes 42 provinces in Thailand, public warned
Thailand is gasping for breath as hazardous levels of PM2.5 dust grip 42 provinces nationwide, sparking serious health warnings and calls to avoid outdoor activities. From Bangkok to the northern highlands, the country is blanketed in smog with levels far above safe standards. At 7am today, April 3, the Air Pollution Resolution Communication Centre reported alarming data from nationwide monitoring…
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Hits and hits: Singer attacked after stealing the spotlight, and kisses
A Thai singer is seeking justice after two men attacked him at a market in the Isaan province of Buriram. He suspects the motive was jealousy, as many female fans kissed him during his performance. The 20 year old Thai singer, Teeraphat Katethaisong, filed a complaint against the two attackers at Phutthaisong Police Station, but officers concluded the case as…
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DSI uncovers evidence to disqualify 30 senators in voting scandal
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is moving forward with a shocking probe that could lead to the disqualification of 30 senators. The DSI has gathered what it claims to be irrefutable evidence pointing to voter collusion during last year’s senatorial elections, including security camera footage showing suspicious peer voting patterns. If the Election Commission (EC) agrees with the DSI’s…
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Thai man and Laotian girlfriend arrested for motorcycle theft
A Thai man and his Laotian girlfriend were apprehended for allegedly stealing a delivery rider’s motorcycle after the rider left the keys in the ignition while collecting an order in the Sukhaphiban 5 area. The suspects confessed to similar previous offences, with one previously stolen motorcycle already sold. On April 1, Deputy Inspector Kittikarn Sinprakhop and a team from the…
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Phetchabun council candidate jailed for drink driving
A local election candidate in Phetchabun province has found himself at the centre of a scandal after reportedly being involved in a shocking five-vehicle collision while allegedly drunk. Chaiwat, a former municipal council member and current candidate for the Bueng Sam Phan subdistrict municipal council election, was arrested after the incident, where he was found to be over the legal…
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Rider arrested for stealing over 30,000 baht in foreign currency
Police apprehended a rider accused of stealing over 30,000 baht in foreign currency entrusted to him for delivery. The suspect, 24 year old Poramet, allegedly blocked all contact with the sender after taking the package containing the money. The arrest occurred on April 1 at around 4pm in a house located on Soi Phahon Yothin 58, Intersection 61, Sai Mai…
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MP demands explanation for missing Phuket tsunami towers
A People’s Party (PP) MP for Phuket has appealed to the House Committee on Natural and Public Disasters Prevention and Mitigation concerning the missing tsunami warning towers in the Thalang district. PP MP Thitikan Thitipruethikul noted that locals have expressed their concern about the removal of tower WH09 from Mai Khao Beach and WH10 from Le Phang Beach. Upon his…
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Robbery at Bang Phli mall: Gold worth 400,000 baht stolen
An armed robbery rocked employees at a prominent shopping mall in Bang Phli district, Samut Prakan, when a rider, brandishing a gun, swooped to steal gold worth over 400,000 baht. The incident took place yesterday, April 2 at 7.30pm. Officers at Bang Phli Police Station in Samut Prakan responded to a report of a gun-wielding man robbing a gold shop…
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