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Foreign men steal cash, gold ring from Chinese tourist
Two foreign men allegedly stole a gold ring and cash from a 21 year old Chinese tourist in Pattaya after asking to inspect her money earlier today, April 9. The woman and her boyfriend filed a complaint with Pattaya City Police Station at about 1am. The incident happened on Phettrakul Road in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri. The tourist told…
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Pak Chong petrol station fined 2.5 million baht for smuggled diesel
A petrol station in Pak Chong district, Nakhon Ratchasima, faced a fine of more than 2.5 million baht for distributing 24,000 litres of smuggled diesel. The Excise Department Region 3 set up a special team to monitor and suppress fuel-related offences during Thailand’s energy crisis. Officers later identified suspicious activity at a petrol station on the Friendship Highway in Pak…
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Foreign man in Pattaya accused of forcing monkey to drink alcohol and smoke
A foreign man in Pattaya is facing criticism for abusing a monkey by allegedly forcing the animal to drink alcohol and smoke a cigarette. The incident came to light after a video of foreigners arguing outside the venue circulated online. The clip drew attention because one of the foreign men was seen carrying a small monkey and swinging it back…
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Indian tourists lose US$900 in Pattaya exchange scam
Two Indian tourists were allegedly robbed of US$900 (about 28,000 baht) by three suspects using a money exchange scam in Pattaya late yesterday, April 8. The incident was reported to Pattaya City Police Station after the victims, 35 year old Vasudev and 34 year old Mehulkumar, both Indian nationals, presented CCTV footage as evidence. The incident took place in Nong…
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PM thanks public for furl saving during energy crisis
Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul thanked the public for reducing fuel use as the country faces an ongoing energy crisis. The Secretary-General of the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council, Danucha Phitchayanan, said he met with Anutin to provide an update on fuel sales. He reported that fuel usage has declined since April 5, particularly diesel. Daily…
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Thailand welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges serious talks
Thailand has welcomed a reported two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, expressing hope that it will lead to lasting peace in the Middle East, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said yesterday, April 8. The minister said the conflict and violence had caused widespread damage in Iran and across the region, with the impact…
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Three missing Mayuree Naree crew members confirmed dead
Three crew members of the Mayuree Naree vessel have been confirmed dead following an attack by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, Thailand’s foreign minister said yesterday, April 8. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow stated that rescue teams from Iran and Oman were able to enter the ship and confirmed the deaths of the three crew…
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Thailand diesel price drops 2.14 baht from April 9
Thailand will cut diesel price by 2.14 baht per litre from tomorrow, April 9, marking a historic first-time reduction in fuel prices. Energy Minister Akanat Promphan, who also chairs the Fuel Fund Management Committee, said refinery prices for both B7 and B20 diesel would be reduced by 2 baht from tomorrow. The move will lower retail prices at petrol stations nationwide…
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Former hospital worker arrested for embezzling 23 million baht
A former finance and accounting worker at a hospital in Uttaradit confessed to embezzling more than 23 million baht to support her gambling addiction. Officers from Mueang Uttaradit Police Station arrested 48 year old Or at a commercial building in the city centre on Monday, April 6. She previously worked at Udon Thani Cancer Hospital and had allegedly fled before…
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Samut Songkhram officials launch crackdown on fake coconut water
Police raided two production facilities in Samut Songkhram yesterday, April 7, over fake coconut water made from water and flavourings, which officers say was harming local farmers, consumers and the reputation of Thai coconut products. Local coconut farmers sought government action after coconut prices fell and exports to China, one of the sector’s biggest markets, declined. They said the problems…
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Tourists warned after moon jellyfish found floating off Phuket
About 20 to 30 moon jellyfish were found floating near the surface and washed ashore at Ao Siam on Koh Racha Yai in Phuket yesterday, April 7, according to the Upper Andaman Coastal and Marine Resources Research Centre. An alert was issued after staff at the Racha Islands protected area management centre in Rawai, Mueang district, Phuket, reported the sighting.…
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Thailand’s most wanted drug suspect arrested in South Korea after attempted fake death
One of Thailand’s most wanted drug suspects was extradited from South Korea yesterday, April 7, after spending more than 14 years hiding overseas and attempting to fake his own death to avoid arrest. The suspect, 43 year old Thapanan, also known as Noo Chan, arrived at Suvarnabhumi International Airport yesterday after his arrest in South Korea. According to the Office of…
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2 foreign men intervene alleged harassment on Bangkok footpath
Two foreign men were praised by Thai social media users after stepping in to help a woman from harassment on a footpath in Sathorn, Bangkok, yesterday, April 7. The Facebook page, พระราม 3 ต้องรอด, or Rama III Must Survive, shared footage of the incident with a warning to people in the area. In the caption, the page said… “A man who…
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Koh Chang ferry operators raise fares as diesel climbs
Koh Chang ferry fares will increase from April 10 after operators secured approval for the first price rise in 10 years, citing the ongoing energy crisis. Trat Governor Piriya Chatadilok met ferry operators serving routes from the mainland to Koh Chang, Koh Mak, and Koh Kood to discuss rising operating costs. According to the latest fuel price update today, April…
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Thai driver, undocumented Chinese man arrested in Kanchanaburi
A Thai driver and a Chinese passenger were arrested at a security checkpoint in Thong Pha Phum district, Kanchanaburi, on April 6 after officials stopped a pickup suspected of transporting an undocumented migrant. The operation followed a tip-off that Chinese nationals were being brought in from Myanmar through a natural border crossing near Three Pagodas Pass before being transported along…
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Where to celebrate Songkran in Bangkok [2026]
Bangkok does Songkran at full volume, and 2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest years yet. From world-class music festivals and riverside dining to free public celebrations and traditional blessing ceremonies, the city has more going on this April than any single person could cover for the Thai New Year. Whether you are a long-term expat, a…
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Drug over dose suspected in death of 2 foreigners in Khao San Road hotel
Two foreign men, a South African and a Latvian national, were found dead in a hotel on Khao San Road in Bangkok yesterday, April 7, with police suspecting a drug overdose after white powder was discovered at the scene. A 31 year old Burmese worker alerted emergency services from Vajira and Siriraj Hospitals after finding the two men unconscious on…
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Thai man escapes after shooting colleague at Phuket warehouse
Police are searching for a gunman who escaped after shooting his colleague at a warehouse in Phuket yesterday, April 6, leaving the victim in critical condition. Officers from Mueang Phuket Police Station were alerted to the shooting by medical staff at Mission Hospital Phuket. The victim, identified as 40 year old Wirut, suffered gunshot wounds to his body and leg…
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Udon Thani police suspended after demanding fuel fee for theft investigation
Royal Thai Police (RTP) temporarily suspended an officer in Udon Thani province from his duties after he demanded a fuel fee from a theft victim, saying he would not process any investigation without the money. The TikTok user, identified only as Moofern, posted a video on her account, @moofern_moomob, on Sunday, April 5, criticising the police’s inappropriate conduct. In the…
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DSI investigates into 57 million litres of fuel missing in Surat Thani
Thailand’s Justice Ministry launched a probe into suspected fuel stockpiling during the energy crisis and found that 57 million litres of fuel went missing during tanker deliveries to Surat Thani. The Justice Ministry, Royal Thai Police and provincial administrative offices nationwide inspected fuel storage following concerns over shortages and rising prices. The operation aimed to prevent major energy companies from…
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Thailand plans overnight petrol station restrictions after April 20
Thailand could begin restricting fuel station operating hours after April 20, with petrol stations potentially closing from 10pm to 5am as the government considers energy-saving measures amid conflict in the Middle East. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said yesterday, on April 7, that the government is working on oil-saving measures to ensure the country has enough fuel for domestic use. He…
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Phuket van driver confesses to raping Ukrainian woman
Phuket police officers arrested a Thai van driver over the rape of a 20 year old Ukrainian woman yesterday, April 6. The Ukrainian woman filed a complaint with Patong Police Station at about 5.30am, saying a Thai man forced her into a van and raped her in Phuket town. Police later tracked down the suspect, identified only as 43 year old…
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Chiang Mai and Lamphun are doing something special for Songkran 2026
If you are spending Songkran in the north this year, two cities are worth your attention if you are up north or going there. The Water Festival 2026, the 11th edition of the Thai Waterways Festival, brings Chiang Mai and Lamphun together under the theme “Have fun at Songkran in my hometown”, and both cities are running their own distinct…
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Hot weather, haze and gusty storms forecast across Thailand
Thailand will see hot to very hot weather today, April 7, with temperatures reaching 42°C (degrees Celcius) in the North, Northeast and Central regions, as a heat low-pressure cell brings haze across upper Thailand and isolated thundershowers in some areas. The Thai Meteorological Department said a heat low-pressure cell remains over upper Thailand, bringing hot daytime conditions across much of…
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Phuket speedboat explosion kills Thai tour guide, injures 5 others
A Thai tour guide died, and five other crew members were injured in a Phuket speedboat explosion at about 11am yesterday, March 6, at Coco Pier in Vichit subdistrict, Mueang district, Phuket. The explosion was reported on the speedboat called Tequila while it was moored at the pier. Volunteer firefighters and rescue workers rushed to the scene after the blast…
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Vendor splashed with hot oil by another worker in Krabi mall
A drink vendor was injured yesterday, April 4, after another worker threw hot cooking oil at her in a shopping mall in Mueang district, Krabi, with police detaining the suspect at the scene. Rescue workers were alerted by mall staff and coordinated with police before arriving at the food court on the first floor, where they found the victim, 19…
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Songkhla orders probe after 100,000 litres of diesel found
Officials in Songkhla found 100,000 litres of diesel stored at a company’s international truck yard in Sadao district yesterday, April 4, after no documents were produced to back earlier claims that the site had a valid fuel storage permit. The case emerged after social media posts alleged that a Malaysian transport operator with a trailer yard for cross-border runs between…
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The Pimp Bangkok marks 15 years as nightlife leader at Dynasty XV
The Pimp Bangkok marked its 15th anniversary on March 20 with an invitation-only event at its Sukhumvit venue. The celebration, branded Dynasty XV, drew hundreds of guests, including international entrepreneurs, diplomats, celebrities, along with long-time patrons. Guests walked a red carpet before entering a space decorated in gold and black, inspired by a 1920s supper club. The event highlighted the…
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Buriram man accuses high school teacher of sexually assaulting and manipulating him
A male teacher in Buriram province was accused of physically abusing and sexually grooming a schoolboy for more than four years. The victim’s sister, 35 year old Pitchaman, accompanied her brother, identified only as M, to Buriram Provincial Police Office to follow up on the complaint filed with Mueang Buriram Police Station six months ago. The siblings later shared details…
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MP pushes back against Clean Air Bill as Thais are ‘breathing dust to death’
Thai netizens, today, April 3, slammed objections to the Clean Air Bill, which were raised in Parliament, as people in North Thailand continued to face severe PM2.5 pollution. The issue stemmed from remarks made by Bhumjaithai Party list MP Supachai Jaisamut during a House of Representatives meeting on April 1, when he raised concerns about the draft Clean Air Bill,…
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