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How Thailand’s transport gap created the Taxi Mafia
[OPINION] On the night of 23 May, Sikharin Phromcharoen drove his taxi to pick up a foreign tourist on Koh Samui. He never made it home. A group of men stopped his car, blocked the road, and opened fire. He was shot six times and died at hospital in the early hours of 24 May. He was 31 years old.…
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NACC denies official in Nonthaburi crash was deputy spokesperson
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) clarified that the official involved in a fatal drunk-driving crash in Nonthaburi was not serving as the agency’s deputy spokesperson, following reports circulating online. In a statement issued today, May 28, the NACC confirmed that Jarong is the director of the Bureau of Investigation and Special Affairs. However, the agency said he was not acting…
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Thai delivery riders protest social security inclusion plan
More than 100 Thai delivery riders gathered outside the Ministry of Labour yesterday to oppose proposals to place platform workers under the social security system, citing concerns over reduced work flexibility and lower income. The protest followed a meeting last week between members of the Platform Workers Federation and Labour Minister Julapun Amornvivat regarding labour rights and protections for delivery…
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5 things to do in Bangkok this weekend (May 29 to 31)
Bangkok has one of its most varied weekends in a while. Pride will take over the city centre on Sunday, Bangna is getting a greener and more relaxed kind of festival, anime fans have a full weekend at QSNCC, Laufey is bringing her first full solo concert in Thailand to IMPACT Arena, and Habito Mall has an easy community stop…
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Woman arrested after Chanel, Louis Vuitton bag theft in Bangkok
A woman accused of stealing Chanel and Louis Vuitton handbags worth 228,000 baht (around US$6,979) from a shop in Lat Phrao mall was arrested at a condominium in Bangkok yesterday, May 27. Police recovered a black 8-inch Chanel Boy Chevron Caviar bag worth 179,000 baht and a black Louis Vuitton bag worth 49,000 baht from the suspect, identified as 41…
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In full bloom for Summer 2026: The Dorchester to unveil summer garden with La DoubleJ
The Dorchester’s summer garden is reinterpreted by Italian fashion house La DoubleJ, bringing a maximalist spirit to Mayfair. Launched on May 20, The Dorchester’s summer garden will come into full bloom, defined by bold prints, expressive design and sculptural artistry. Founded by JJ Martin, former Los Angeles editor turned entrepreneur, La DoubleJ quickly became something of an insider obsession, known…
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Thai taxi driver, new father, shot dead in Koh Samui ‘mafia’ attack
A taxi driver was shot dead during an attack by a “taxi mafia group” on Koh Samui in Surat Thani on Sunday, May 24, with one suspect arrested and several others still being sought by police. The victim was his family’s primary source of income, having welcomed a child just last month. The victim, identified as 31 year old former…
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Delivery rider killed by drunk driver claiming NACC ties
A deputy spokesperson of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) was caught in a fatal drunk driving crash in Nonthaburi that killed a food delivery rider last night, May 27. Officers from Bang Sri Mueang Police Station were called to the scene on the Bangrak Noi Overpass on Ratchapruek Road at about 11pm. The body of the victim, identified as 43…
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5 Seconds of Summer announce ‘Everyone’s A Star!’ world tour to include a stop in Bangkok on 9 November
5 Seconds of Summer have announced the Everyone’s A Star! world tour in Asia, including a Bangkok date on November 9 at UOB Live. The Australian multi-platinum band, known for alt-rock and punk-pop influences, will bring the new tour to Thailand as part of its regional run. Formed in Sydney in 2011, 5 Seconds of Summer have grown from high…
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Stronger monsoon brings heavy rain to Thailand in May 28 forecast
A stronger southwest monsoon is set to bring more rain to Thailand over the next 24 hours, with heavy downpours forecast in parts of the North, East and South, according to the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD). The TMD said the moderate southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand has strengthened. Residents were advised to prepare…
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Thailand train-bus crash compensation paid, motorists charged
Six of the eight families of those killed in the Thailand train bus collision on May 16 have received compensation, with charges filed against the train driver and motorists found blocking the tracks, Deputy Transport Minister Siripong Angkaskulkiat announced yesterday, May 26. The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) and the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) have jointly paid out 2.9…
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Chaiyaphum teen arrested over alleged sexual assault on mother
A teenager has been arrested in Chaiyaphum after allegedly sexually assaulting his mother while under the influence of alcohol and methamphetamine. The alleged incident took place on May 25 in Kaset Sombun district and was reported to local police the following morning. The mother told investigators her son entered her room, struck her and carried out the assault. She said she did…
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May 27: Southwest monsoon intensifies as Thailand braces for heavier rain
Thailand’s Meteorological Department has issued a weather forecast for today, May 27, warning of thundershowers and isolated heavy rain across most regions as the southwest monsoon continues to strengthen over the Andaman Sea, the Gulf of Thailand, and the country as a whole. Waves in the upper Andaman Sea are expected to reach around two metres, rising above two metres…
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Macron hosts Anutin as Thailand courts French investment
French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul for a dinner meeting at the Élysée Palace in Paris yesterday, May 25, where both sides discussed trade, cybersecurity, and regional security issues. The meeting took place at 8.30pm local time in France. Both leaders agreed to strengthen trade and investment between the two countries, particularly in high-value industries including…
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Gunmen dressed as Muslim women open fire on officer’s car in Pattani
A shooting in Pattani left a police officer injured and his wife dead yesterday, May 25, after four suspected insurgents opened fire on their sedan near a school in Phong Sata, Yarang, Pattani. Police were alerted at 3.30pm to the shooting, which left one person injured and one dead. Officers found the sedan with multiple bullet marks on the windscreen…
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Thai man arrested for bag snatching in Pattaya that leaves Belgian victim injured
Police arrested a Thai man on May 15 after he snatched a bag from a Belgian woman in Pattaya, leaving the victim wth injuries requiring medical treatment. The Pattaya bag snatching took place in Soi Na Kluea 12 in the evening of May 15. The victim, identified as 59 year old Belgian national Evens Micheline Joseph, was reportedly approached by…
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Singha heir expands allegations against family, regarding forced drug use
Thai environmental activist Siranudh “Psi” Scott revealed additional allegations against the Singha family yesterday, May 25, claiming he was forced to use drugs in addition to being sexually assaulted. He also announced a surname change to signal his departure from the family. The dispute involving members of the Bhirombhakdi family, owners of Boon Rawd Brewery, became public after Psi released…
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Mika Salo found at Bangkok hotel after stabbing reports
Police have located former Formula One driver Mika Salo at a hotel after reports emerged that he suffered a leg injury while crossing a pedestrian crossing near a hotel in Bangkok on May 19. At 12.20pm today, May 26, Metropolitan Police Bureau commissioner Siam Boonsom assigned officers from the investigation division and Lumpini Police Station to examine the case and…
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Pattaya transwoman left with neck wound after alleged stabbing by boyfriend
A transgender woman was seriously injured in a Pattaya stabbing case after being found with a neck wound inside a rented room in Pattaya early today, May 26. Police are searching for her boyfriend as a suspect. Pattaya police were alerted to the assault at 12.36am at a room in Soi Krom Theedin 3. Police and rescue volunteers went to…
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Repeat drug users in Thailand to face imprisonment instead of rehabilitation
House of Representatives President Sophon Saram said Thailand’s drug laws should be revised to impose stricter penalties on repeat drug users, suggesting imprisonment instead of rehabilitation. Thailand previously required all suspects found in possession of illegal drugs to face prosecution and imprisonment based on the quantity of drugs involved and the severity of the offence. In recent years, however, the…
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Realme C100x launches in Thailand and why 6,999 baht buys a lot more than you think
At 6,999 baht, the realme C100x is asking a straightforward question: how much phone can you actually get at the budget end of the market? Based on the specs realme Thailand has put together, the answer is more than most people would expect. The headline number is the battery. The realme C100x ships with an 8,000mAh cell, which realme claims…
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Thai man kills 12 year old stepdaughter, attacks wife with knife
Police arrested an ex-convict in Nong Bua Lamphu province yesterday, May 25, after he allegedly sexually assaulted and killed his 12 year old stepdaughter and attacked his wife with a knife. Officers from Sri Boon Rueang Police Station were called to investigate the death of the girl, identified as Amy (pseudonym), at a house in the Sri Bonn Rueang district.…
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May 26 weather forecast warns of heavy rain in South Thailand
Thailand’s weather forecast today, May 26, warns of thunderstorms across the country, with heavy rain expected in parts of South Thailand’s west coast, according to the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD). The department said a moderate southwest monsoon is covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand. People in affected areas were urged to remain cautious of heavy rain and…
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Thai woman in South Korea driven to suicide by financial pressure from creditor
A Thai woman living in South Korea has committed suicide after allegedly facing financial pressure from excessive interest payments and public humiliation by a creditor. The deceased was identified as 40 year old Areerat. Her body was discovered in a rented room in Seoul two days after her South Korean husband reported her missing to local police. Areerat was originally…
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Booking.com reports Pattaya searches jump nearly 14% ahead of Tomorrowland Thailand 2026
The end of 2026 may feel far away, but not for Pattaya, as many travellers are already searching for accommodation ahead of Tomorrowland, the electronic music festival originating in Belgium that will be held in Thailand for the first time. With the festival scheduled for December 11 to 13 of this year, at Wisdom Valley in Pattaya, Chonburi, Booking.com, one…
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Mum walks out of Phuket restaurant without fully paying tab
A foreign woman was criticised online after refusing to fully pay a bill at a restaurant in Phuket after saying a drink she ordered was not up to standard. The incident occurred at New Break Taek restaurant in the Chalong area of Phuket on Saturday, May 23, and was later shared on Thai social media. According to footage circulating online,…
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Foreigners pose with Phuket sea turtle, raising online debate
Authorities are investigating the identities of foreign tourists seen in a viral video handling a sea turtle near Cape Panwa in Phuket, raising concerns over possible harm to protected marine wildlife. The Phuket Times Facebook page shared footage on Saturday, May 23, showing several foreign tourists taking turns holding a sea turtle while posing for photographs and videos. In the…
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Brit arrested for hit-and-run in Koh Pha Ngan, victim in coma
Police arrested a British motorcyclist for a hit-and-run incident on Koh Pha Ngan on Saturday, May 23, that left a Thai doctor in a coma. Colleagues of the injured doctor, Theerasuk “Ton” Kawamatawong, contacted several media outlets seeking justice after the crash, which occurred at about 8.40pm on a road behind the Koh Pha Ngan District Office. CCTV footage shared…
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May 25: Heavy rain, strong winds forecast across Thailand
The Meteorological Department has issued a Thailand weather forecast for today, May 25, warning of thundershowers and isolated heavy rain across much of the country as the southwest monsoon strengthens over the Andaman Sea, the Gulf of Thailand, and inland areas. The moderate southwest monsoon is driving scattered to fairly widespread thundershowers nationwide. Residents and travellers are advised to be…
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Thai soft power push marks 170 years of Thailand-France ties
Thailand is looking to France for lessons in turning culture into global influence, as Culture Minister Sabeeda Thaised led talks on May 22 to mark 170 years of Thailand-France diplomatic ties and push Thai soft power through five areas of cooperation. At 5.30pm local time, Sabeeda and senior Ministry of Culture executives met French Culture Minister Catherine Pégard during an…
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