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    Where to shop for sports gear at Jungceylon Phuket

    Phuket might be known for its beaches and nightlife, but the island also has a thriving fitness culture. From Muay Thai gyms to beach runs at sunrise, staying active is part of daily life for many who live here (as...

  • Thai man rapes woman, thinking she’s wealthy | Thaiger

    Thai man rapes woman, thinking she’s wealthy

    A Thai man attempted to rape a woman in Udon Thani’s Isaan province, allegedly targeting her for money, believing she was wealthy thanks to her foreign husband. The 62 year old mother of the victim took to social media, seeking help from influencer Phanumart “Piak” Jitwasinkul after the 46 year old attacker denied the accusations and evaded arrest. Now, the…

  • Rayong councillor arrested for siphoning diesel from fishing boats | Thaiger

    Rayong councillor arrested for siphoning diesel from fishing boats

    Police in Rayong, Thailand, arrested a prominent municipal councillor and his workers for allegedly siphoning diesel fuel from fishing boats at a local port. The councillor denied all charges and requested bail to fight the case. Special operations units in Rayong, in collaboration with local police, took action following complaints about illegal fuel sales to fishing boats. The incident happened…

  • Ladyboy arrested in Bangkok for phone theft and drug use | Thaiger

    Ladyboy arrested in Bangkok for phone theft and drug use

    Police apprehended a 39 year old ladyboy at a shop in Kriangkrai Market, Lat Krabang, Bangkok, on charges of theft and drug use. She was found in possession of a stolen Samsung A73 5G phone and methamphetamine (meth). A victim reported the theft of their Samsung A73 5G phone from a restaurant inside a mall to Romklao Police Station on…

  • Police seize 87 million baht ketamine haul from abandoned truck | Thaiger

    Police seize 87 million baht ketamine haul from abandoned truck

    Police intercepted a six-wheel truck belonging to a drug trafficking gang, seizing over 291 kilogrammes of ketamine worth 87 million baht (US$2.6 million). The suspects abandoned the vehicle and escaped, prompting a forensic investigation to identify the culprits. Yesterday, October 7, police officers, led by Attapon Itthayophasakul from Huai Yai Police Station, coordinated with Thatchakorn Chaisit from the Chon Buri…

  • Former Thai soldier arrested after attacking 4 police with knife | Thaiger

    Former Thai soldier arrested after attacking 4 police with knife

    A former Thai soldier suffering from a mental illness went on a rampage, attacking four police officers with a knife outside his home in the central province of Ang Thong yesterday, October 7. Officers from Wiset Chaicharn Police Station were called to subdue the rampaging former Thai soldier, 62 year old Prateep. This man previously served in the army in the central…

  • Green dreams: EU-ASEAN leaders forge path to eco-future | Thaiger

    Green dreams: EU-ASEAN leaders forge path to eco-future

    Top EU-ASEAN business leaders and cooperation agencies came together for a high-powered Partners’ Dialogue forum to tackle the opportunities and challenges of ASEAN’s green transition. The event was hosted by none other than the European Union’s Ambassador, H.E. Sujiro Seam. Representatives from EU-ASEAN institutions, member states, businesses, and cooperation agencies gathered to share insights and experiences on ASEAN’s journey towards…

  • Police seize 1.26 million meth tablets in major drug bust | Thaiger

    Police seize 1.26 million meth tablets in major drug bust

    Police in Nakhon Si Thammarat seized 1.26 million methamphetamine tablets in a major drug bust, revealing shockingly low wholesale prices and promotional offers for bulk purchases. The drugs are believed to be produced in neighbouring countries embroiled in conflict. Yesterday, October 7, at the Provincial Police Region 8 headquarters in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Saranyu Chamnanrach, Deputy Commissioner of Police Region…

  • Khon Kaen MP accused of 431 million baht embezzlement | Thaiger

    Khon Kaen MP accused of 431 million baht embezzlement

    The court of Thailand has postponed the verdict hearing for an MP of Khon Kaen province, who is facing charges of embezzling 431 million baht from the Khon Kaen Teachers’ Savings Cooperative. Ekkarat claims the case has been politically manipulated and made a statement at 2.30pm yesterday, October 7. The Khon Kaen Provincial Court initially scheduled the verdict for Ekkarat…

  • Fire at Big Moose bar near Pattaya Beach traps six residents | Thaiger

    Fire at Big Moose bar near Pattaya Beach traps six residents

    A fire at the Big Moose beer bar and rental rooms near Pattaya Beach Road trapped six residents early yesterday morning. The blaze erupted around 7.30am, yesterday, October 7, originating on the ground floor and blocking all exits, which left the residents unable to escape unaided. Firefighters quickly arrived at the scene and began dousing the flames with water. They…

  • High-speed police chase ends with crash and drug arrests | Thaiger

    High-speed police chase ends with crash and drug arrests

    A high-speed chase spanning more than 10 kilometres ended dramatically when police apprehended a couple fleeing in a white Toyota sedan. The pursuit concluded after the vehicle crashed into a fence and wall, leading to the arrest of the driver and passenger and the discovery of drugs. At approximately 8.30pm yesterday, October 7, Police Lieutenant Prajak Chumyen and his team…

  • Thief steals motorcycle from hotel in Chachoengsao, still at large | Thaiger

    Thief steals motorcycle from hotel in Chachoengsao, still at large

    A brazen theft occurred at the Rajapruek 24 Hotel in Chachoengsao province when a thief stole a motorcycle and evaded capture by misleading the hotel caretaker. The incident, caught on CCTV, highlights a well-coordinated plan executed in the early hours of yesterday, October 7. CCTV footage from the Rajapruek 24 Hotel on Suwinthawong Road in Chachoengsao captured the event around…

  • Dig up the dirt: Bangkok bones baffle as police probe plot twist | Thaiger

    Dig up the dirt: Bangkok bones baffle as police probe plot twist

    The police are investigating unidentified human skeletons found on an abandoned plot of land in Bangkok. Locals reported no suspicious activity. Officers from Lat Phrao Police Station, along with rescuers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation, examined the skeletons yesterday, October 7, on the overgrown plot located in Soi Lat Phrao 101, intersection 42, in the Bangkapi district of Bangkok. Some locals…

  • Tuk tuk parking in Patong’s red and white zones sparks outrage (video) | Thaiger

    Tuk tuk parking in Patong’s red and white zones sparks outrage (video)

    A viral video showing tuk tuks parked along the red and white kerbside in Patong, Phuket sparked outrage on social media. The clip, shared on the โหดจัง-จังหวัดภูเก็ต Facebook page, questions whether tuk tuks are permitted to park in these restricted areas, leading to a flurry of comments from netizens. The footage, lasting one minute and one second, was posted with…

  • Murder-suicide suspected after family of 4 found dead in Songkhla | Thaiger

    Murder-suicide suspected after family of 4 found dead in Songkhla

    Police suspect a Thai woman of committing a murder-suicide involving her family members at her home in the southern province of Songkhla after four bodies with gunshot wounds were discovered yesterday, October 7. Officers from Mueang Songkhla Police Station were called to investigate the fatal shooting at a two-storey house belonging to a former member of the Songkhla Municipality Council,…

  • Heavy monsoon rains and thunderstorms to hit Thailand regions | Thaiger

    Heavy monsoon rains and thunderstorms to hit Thailand regions

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has sounded the alarm for the eastern and southern regions, warning that heavy monsoons are on the horizon. With a staggering 60% to 70% chance of thunderstorms, locals are being advised to prepare for potential flash floods. While Bangkok braces for its own thunderous downpours, those in the northern and northeastern regions can expect a…

  • Down under or Thai? Aussie mum trades Oz for Land of Smiles | Thaiger

    Down under or Thai? Aussie mum trades Oz for Land of Smiles

    What would you do if the dream of owning your home seemed to be slipping away? For one Aussie mum, the solution was packing up her family and heading for exotic shores, trading Oz for the Land of Smiles. Natalie Coulson, a 45 year old mother of one, had enough of Sydney’s spiralling property market. The fear of a lifetime…

  • Fishing for solutions: Thailand turns invasive tilapia into tasty sauce | Thaiger

    Fishing for solutions: Thailand turns invasive tilapia into tasty sauce

    Thailand’s Department of Fisheries has unveiled an innovative approach to combat the invasive blackchin tilapia by converting them into fermented fish sauce. To tackle the spread of this species, which endangers commercially valuable fish stocks in nine provinces, the department will collaborate with local communities to process the blackchin tilapia into the popular condiment, according to department chief Bancha Sukkaew.…

  • 500 victims accuse social media influencer of 85 million baht gold scam | Thaiger

    500 victims accuse social media influencer of 85 million baht gold scam

    Over 500 victims filed a complaint against a social media influencer for operating a gold scam that caused losses exceeding 85 million baht. Representatives of the victims, yesterday, October 7, visited the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau in Pak Kret district, Nonthaburi province, near Bangkok, to seek justice after social media influencer Promtada “Mae Bainard” Nakcharoen, the company director of Tada Gold store,…

  • Feast your eyes: Four Points Phuket spices up October with vibrant veggie festival delights | Thaiger

    Feast your eyes: Four Points Phuket spices up October with vibrant veggie festival delights

    Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort, the award-winning resort nestled just steps from the Andaman Sea, is inviting its hotel guests and discerning local diners to celebrate one of the island’s most vibrant and colourful cultural traditions this October, with a series of special delicacies to mark the Vegetarian Festival! Also known as the Nine Emperor Gods Festival…

  • Libertex Reflects on iFX EXPO Asia 2024, praised as the ‘Best CFD Broker APAC’ | Thaiger

    Libertex Reflects on iFX EXPO Asia 2024, praised as the ‘Best CFD Broker APAC’

    Football excitement, lots of giveaways, and a standout presence are the hallmarks of Libertex’s attendance at iFX EXPO Asia 2024. The global CFD broker impressed participants with its sporting look and an FC Bayern-themed booth that set it apart from the competition. As a gold sponsor of the largest business-to-business (B2B) online trading industry event in Asia, Libertex was stationed…

  • Making waves: Boxwall Flood Barrier leaves sandbags high and dry | Thaiger

    Making waves: Boxwall Flood Barrier leaves sandbags high and dry

    Say farewell to drudgery with sandbags, there’s a new player in town, and it’s making quite the splash. The innovative Boxwall Flood Barrier is swiftly outshining traditional sandbags as the ultimate flood defence, particularly highlighted during the recent northern deluge. In a shining example of preparedness, the Shangri-La Hotel in Chiang Mai flaunted its forward-thinking approach by lining up these…

  • Thai abbot removed amid allegations of rape, sexual assault | Thaiger

    Thai abbot removed amid allegations of rape, sexual assault

    An acting abbot and future district chief monk from a temple in the Isaan province of Roi Et has been accused of sexually assaulting attractive monks and young novices. Facebook news page Khun Tao Si Suwan Phirom Phakdee shared pictures of the acting abbot along with the sexual misconduct allegations on October 6. The page stated in its caption: “Where…

  • Bio-cement project launched to combat soil salinity in Thailand | Thaiger

    Bio-cement project launched to combat soil salinity in Thailand

    King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) and the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) have launched an innovative project to address agricultural issues caused by soil salinity in northeastern Thailand using bio-cement. Thidarat Bunsri, part of the Smart Biomaterials and Technology Research Group at KMUTT, explained that bio-cement is created through microbial-induced calcium carbonate. The key organic compound in this process…

  • Face off: Chinese fraudster has surgery to evade law in Thailand | Thaiger

    Face off: Chinese fraudster has surgery to evade law in Thailand

    A Chinese woman fled fraud charges in China, where she caused a loss of 8 million baht, and escaped to Thailand, undergoing cosmetic surgery to hide her identity. A local Thai became suspicious of a foreign woman living in a luxury condominium in the Rama IV neighbourhood of Bangkok and reported her concerns to the Immigration Bureau. The woman reportedly…

  • Thailand gets into gear as US-China tensions boost its economy | Thaiger

    Thailand gets into gear as US-China tensions boost its economy

    As the United States and China continue their economic tug-of-war, Thailand has ultimately emerged as an unexpected beneficiary on the global stage. The Southeast Asian nation is poised to become a formidable player in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, a development that could reshape the automotive landscape in the region and beyond. This revelation came to light during the 4th…

  • Surin man arrested for wife’s fatal assault, not his first rodeo | Thaiger

    Surin man arrested for wife’s fatal assault, not his first rodeo

    A shocking incident unfolded in Surin where a man assaulted his wife to the point that she lost consciousness, and ultimately died. Police swiftly apprehended the suspect, a 26 year old man known as King after he attempted to flee. The gruesome event took place at a motorcycle repair shop in the Kabchoeng district. Police received a report from locals about…

  • Finance Ministry to open new welfare card registrations in March | Thaiger

    Finance Ministry to open new welfare card registrations in March

    The Ministry of Finance plans to open new registrations for the State Welfare Card early next year, around March. This follows the last registration period from September 5 to October 31 back in 2022, aiming to review the eligibility of participants every two years. Currently, the number of registered users has decreased from the previous 14.9 million to approximately 13.5…

  • Thai man distributes explicit videos of ex-girlfriend after contracting STD | Thaiger

    Thai man distributes explicit videos of ex-girlfriend after contracting STD

    Police arrested a Thai man in the Suan Luang district of Bangkok for distributing explicit videos of his ex-girlfriend in revenge for contracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Officers from Prasat Police Station in the Isaan province of Surin received a complaint from the victim in May 2022, stating that her ex-boyfriend released nude videos of her online. The suspect,…

  • Thai woman nabbed for ‘official’ antics and fraud-fooling spree | Thaiger

    Thai woman nabbed for ‘official’ antics and fraud-fooling spree

    The Investigation Division of the Metropolitan Police Bureau (CIB) arrested a Thai woman in the Lat Krabang district of Bangkok for impersonating a government official and committing 14 counts of fraud. The arrest of the suspect, 47 year old Suwadee, followed a senator’s mention of her during a parliamentary meeting on August 20. Suwadee frequently dressed in all-white attire, resembling…

  • Thailand’s renewable energy plan boosts battery storage systems | Thaiger

    Thailand’s renewable energy plan boosts battery storage systems

    Electric vehicles (EVs) are widely known for their battery power but batteries are also crucial for buildings, factories, and power plants using renewable energy. They provide lighting, support daily operations, and serve as backup electricity sources. Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are essential for buildings and renewable power generation facilities to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply. Renewable sources like solar and…