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Fraud and gossip blamed for fatal stabbing in Bangkok mall
A Thai man who stabbed his manager to death at a shopping mall in Bangkok on Sunday, February 23, claimed that the victim committed commission fraud and gossiped about him with other colleagues. The fatal stabbing took place in an electronics store on the fifth floor of the shopping mall at closing time, around 10pm. The store manager, 40 year…
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Who qualifies for 2025 Thailand welfare cards?
Thailand will open registration for a new round of state welfare cards next month, aimed at supporting low-income people and vulnerable groups. It has been two years since the last registration round, from September 5 to October 31, 2022. This time, the government is gearing up to help even more people in need, with a financial aid package of 1,545…
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Severe storms hit 46 provinces, including Bangkok
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a weather warning as thunderstorms and strong winds are set to hit 46 provinces across Thailand, including Bangkok. Heavy rainfall is expected to cover 60% of affected areas, bringing risks of flash floods, lightning, and strong gusts. Northern and northeastern Thailand will face the most intense storms due to the collision of a cold…
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An opportunity to seize: Ascot International School Open House and Scholarship Programme
Ascot International School Bangkok has always been known as a launchpad for young minds destined to think bigger, aim higher, and achieve more. Now, here’s your chance to see it in action. The school is hosting an Early Years Open House on February 28, and parents can get an inside look at how its play-based curriculum builds strong foundations for…
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Concerns rise over vapes with sedative drugs sold to Thai teenagers
The Thai government has issued a warning to teenagers about the growing trend of zombie cigarettes, which contain sedative drugs and have been found circulating in the Thonglor entertainment area. According to Anukul Prueksanusak, the Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office, these synthetic drugs are part of a new wave of homemade narcotics. Despite ongoing government efforts to combat…
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Female rider harassed by customer seeks justice in Bangkok
A female rider was allegedly harassed by an Arab customer during a ride, leading her to seek refuge at a police booth, which was unstaffed. She called for help and later filed a complaint at Lumphini Police Station, vowing to pursue the case to its fullest extent. Yesterday, February 23, at Lumphini Police Station, the female rider, identified as Bee,…
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Foreign couple urged to use hotel for sex instead of Pattaya Beach
A Thai man urged foreigners to return to their hotel for sex rather than engage in public indecency after he and four friends caught a foreign couple having sex on Krating Lai Beach in Pattaya. Witnesses shared a video of the explicit act with Thai news agencies on February 22 where it quickly went viral on Thai social media. The…
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Over 1,600 foreigners detained in Pai for traffic, immigration offences
In Pai district, Mae Hong Son, over 1,600 foreigners were apprehended last year, primarily for traffic and immigration offences, with Israeli visitors comprising 13 of the latter group, as reported by the police. Police Major General Songkrit Ontakrai, the Mae Hong Son police commander, addressed recent social media rumours suggesting that locals faced numerous issues with allegedly unruly Israeli visitors.…
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Thai police seize 400,000 meth pills, capture Laotian suspect
Police from Chanuman Police Station pursued a drug trafficking gang smuggling methamphetamine into Thailand, successfully arresting one Laotian suspect and seizing 400,000 pills. Two other suspects escaped by boat on February 23. Police Lieutenant Komsan Kamwan reported the arrest following a tip-off about drug smuggling at Ban Si Sombun, Chanuman district, Amnat Charoen province. The operation took place in the…
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Thai transwoman sexually assaults and blackmails 13 year old boy
A Thai transwoman in the Lat Krabang district of Bangkok allegedly sexually assaulted a 13 year old boy and blackmailed the victim with explicit pictures and videos. The teenage victim and his parents reported the sexual assault to the non-profit organisation Saimai Survive. The boy revealed that the incident took place at the suspect’s accommodation in the Lat Krabang area…
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Truck accident claims life of young driver in Samut Prakan
A tragic accident occurred today involving a six-wheel truck that collided with a parking post in Bang Pu Mai, Mueang district, Samut Prakan province. The 26 year old driver, Kwanchai, who had been employed for less than a month, was found dead at the scene, pinned between the door and the truck. Police from Bang Pu station, along with officers…
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Former Thai PM Thanin Kraivichien passes away at 97
Thanin Kraivichien, the 14th Prime Minister of Thailand and former President of the Privy Council during the reign of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, passed away yesterday, February 23, at the age of 97. His family has announced that the schedule for his royal cremation and religious ceremonies will be shared in due course. Born in Bangkok on April…
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Thaksin apologises for 2004 Tak Bai massacre amid bombings
Thaksin Shinawatra has issued an apology regarding the tragic events of the Tak Bai massacre in Narathiwat province, which took place in 2004 under his leadership. The former Thailand PM acknowledged procedural errors during his tenure and expressed remorse to the Muslim community. Thaksin stated his deep concern for the citizens during his time as PM, admitting that mistakes were…
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Bangkok tragedy as ex-husband kills transgender woman’s new partner
A tragic incident unfolded in Bangkok when a former husband fatally stabbed his ex-wife’s new partner, a transgender woman after allegedly being taunted via text messages. The attack occurred around 11pm on February 21 in Bang Bon district, resulting in the death of 32 year old Myanmar national, Sin Oo. The suspect, 46 year old Soe, fled the scene but…
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Progressive Party MP faces rape charges, awaits court’s decision
The Thai Progressive Party has not yet expelled Bangkok MP Chaiyamparwaan Manpianjit, who faces charges for allegedly raping a Taiwanese tourist in Chiang Mai. The party awaits the prosecutors’ decision on whether the case will proceed to court. Yesterday, February 23, the party released a statement expressing serious concern over the allegations involving Chaiyamparwaan. “We are well aware that this…
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Chinese-Thai duo arrested for 30 million baht crypto scam
A Chinese man and a Thai woman have been apprehended in connection with a money laundering operation linked to a cryptocurrency investment scam. This fraudulent scheme is believed to have caused damages exceeding 30 million baht (US$897,640), with an estimated annual transaction volume of over 10 billion baht (US$299,213). Assets worth 20 million baht (US$598,372) have been seized. Yesterday, February…
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Burned body in Oman may belong to missing Thai woman
Local police officers in Oman suspect that the burned body found on a mountain in the country may be that of a missing Thai woman who was allegedly tortured by her Bangladeshi boyfriend before her disappearance. Friends of the missing woman, Athitiya “Mind” Wilachan, took to social media to search for her. Their online posts led Mind’s family to learn…
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New horizons: Norse Atlantic soars with Gatwick to Bangkok route
Norse Atlantic Airways announced the launch of a new direct route from London Gatwick to Bangkok, promising passengers an enticing journey without breaking the bank. Set to take off on Sunday, October 26 this year, the new service will operate up to four times a week, with return fares starting from just £295 (12,500 baht) taxes included. The announcement comes…
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Thai woman stabs her manager to death after smoking complaint
A Thai woman stabbed her manager to death at a convenience store in the central province of Samut Sakhon at about 5pm yesterday, February 23, after being reprimanded for smoking while on duty. Officers from Mueang Samut Sakhon Police Station investigated the fatal stabbing at a convenience store on Siwa Pa Sawat-Ekkachai Road in Samut Sakhon, accompanied by a rescue…
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American woman caught smuggling crystal meth at Phuket airport
An American woman was arrested at Phuket International Airport for attempting to smuggle four kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine. Her travel route included a stop in Singapore, with her final destination being South Korea. The arrest occurred yesterday, February 23 at 8.30pm, following a tip-off received by Police Lieutenant Colonel Korapoompoj Phongsaiphiboon, deputy inspector of Sakoo Police Station in Phuket, from…
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Thaksin unfazed by bombings, sees hope in the Deep South
Former Prime Minister of Thailand Thaksin Shinawatra expressed his lack of concern over recent bombings in the Deep South during his visit to the area, noting that past assassination attempts have failed to intimidate him. This comment followed bombings in Yala province on Saturday, February 22, and at Narathiwat Airport yesterday morning, where his plane was scheduled to land. In…
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Thai man stabs colleague to death in Bangkok mall
Police arrested a Thai man for stabbing his colleague to death on the fifth floor of a shopping mall in the Pathum Wan district of Bangkok. Officers from Pathum Wan Police Station were called to the mall at around 10pm, yesterday, February 23, at the closing time, to investigate the fatal stabbing. Inside a massage chair store, officers found the…
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X-rated: Bangkok cops blush as Facebook hacked with porn
Bangkok police station cops faced an embarrassing predicament this morning after discovering their official Facebook page had been hacked with explicit pornographic content. According to the Daily News, the Facebook page belonging to the Bangkok Noi Metropolitan Police Station, a government agency, was shockingly displaying a slew of around 18 pornographic images and videos. An investigation revealed that this puzzling…
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Thai-Indian man arrested at border with 15.7 million baht suspicious cash
Police arrested a Thai-Indian man after he entered Thailand from Cambodia with 15.7 million baht in cash, which he claimed to have won from gambling. Officials from the Sa Kaeo Immigration Office stopped the Indian-born Thai man at the Khlong Luek Border Checkpoint in Aranyaprathet district, in the northeastern province of Sa Kaeo, yesterday, February 23. He was wearing a…
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Police interrupt group sex of 6 men in Bangkok public park
Police officers last week interrupted a kinky group sex session involving at least six men in a public park in Bangkok’s Bang Khen district. Esor News shared a video and pictures of the group of men fleeing from police officers on Thursday, February 20. The video captured police officers blowing a whistle loudly and chasing the perverted exhibitionists as the men hurriedly…
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Nikki Beach Koh Samui’s iconic White Party returns in March
Nikki Beach Hospitality Group, the global luxury lifestyle brand, is delighted to announce the return of its iconic White Party at Nikki Beach Koh Samui. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Lipa Noi Beach, this year’s edition, inspired by Ivory Blooms, will take place on Friday, March 14. Guests will experience a night of pure magic, as Mademoiselle Sabah, Nikki Beach’s…
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Phuket officials tackle drug issues in Rawai sea gypsy community
Officials from Phuket Mueang District Office are intensifying their efforts to address drug-related concerns within the sea gypsy community in Rawai. The goal is to implement initiatives that will bring about long-term positive effects. Mueang Phuket District Chief Pairoj Srilamul led a community forum at the village on February 20, accompanied by Rawai Deputy Mayor Thiraphong Thaodaeng, government officials, local…
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Man arrested with 200,000 meth pills in Ubon Ratchathani
A 24 year old man was arrested for allegedly storing 200,000 meth pills in preparation for distribution, following a tip-off about a drug trafficking operation in Khemarat district, Ubon Ratchathani province. Today, February 23, the Suranaree Task Force, under Control Division 4, received a tip about illegal drug activities in the area. They responded by launching the Suranaree Dok Bua…
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Motorcycle gang shooting injures three in Phatthalung
Three people sustained injuries in a shooting involving a motorcycle gang in Phatthalung province. The assailant, who had no prior conflict with the group, returned to shoot a 12 year old girl after initially targeting others. At approximately 2.30am yesterday, February 23, Police Captain Wuttichai Saengchatree of Khuan Khanun Police Station was informed of a shooting on the Asian Highway…
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Phuket scam victims rise to 5,500, losses hit 413 million baht
Over 5,500 people in Phuket were victims of scam calls and online fraud last year, with losses escalating to 413 million baht, as confirmed by Police Colonel Kritsada Manawongsakun, Director of the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) Region 5. Pol. Col. Kritsada stated that while the trend has been rising since 2022, there was a significant increase in scam calls…
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