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Thailand braces for severe weather as storm Whipa hits 19 provinces
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued its 17th warning regarding tropical storm Whipa, which continues to bring heavy rainfall across four regions in Thailand, affecting 19 provinces. Residents have been advised to be vigilant against potential floods, flash floods, and forest runoffs as sea waves in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand are expected to reach heights of…
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Koh Pha Ngan drone thieves nabbed for targeting tourist homes
Tourist Police on Koh Pha Ngan arrested four Myanmar nationals accused of using drones to scope out rented homes of unsuspecting tourists before breaking in and stealing valuables. The men, aged between 25 and 30, were caught at around 5.30pm yesterday, July 22, at an unregistered rental property in Village 3, where they were reportedly laying low. The arrests came…
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Thai driver drags motorcyclist’s body into petrol station, denies collision
A pickup driver dragged the dead body of a motorcyclist into a petrol station in the central province of Kamphaeng Phet last night, but denied being involved in a collision with the victim. Petrol station attendants on Phahonyothin Road in Kamphaeng Phet were shocked to discover the bloodied body lodged beneath a grey Isuzu pickup, which arrived at around 9pm,…
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Fire erupts at abandoned Ratsada house after 20 years of silence
A long-forgotten home in Ratsada lit up the night sky as flames erupted from the derelict property—despite it being untouched for nearly 20 years. The blaze broke out around 11.20pm yesterday, July 22, at a single-storey house located on Thepprathan Road in Village 1, Ratsada. Though the fire was extinguished before firefighters could reach the scene, the aftermath was anything…
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2 foreign men arrested for riding stolen rental motorcycles from Krabi to Phuket
Police successfully recovered two rental motorcycles from a shop owner in Krabi after two foreign men failed to return the vehicles on time and were suspected of riding them to Phuket. The official Facebook page of Choeng Thale Police Station posted images of the two foreign men and urged the public to assist officers by reporting any sightings. Police stated…
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Thailand’s AI law stops 6 billion baht in online scam losses
Thailand’s cyber cops are going digital—fast. In just three months, a new cybercrime law powered by artificial intelliegence (AI) has stopped online scammers from stealing nearly 6 billion baht. Digital Economy and Society Minister Prasert Chantararuangthong revealed today, July 23, that the latest royal decree targeting technology-based crime has prevented massive financial damage to the public since coming into force…
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Hong Kong to host four major lifestyle fairs in fall 2025
Thailand and Hong Kong continue to strengthen their long-standing trade ties, offering exciting business opportunities through world-class exhibitions. The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) invites Thai businesses, suppliers, and retailers to participate in four upcoming lifestyle fairs happening between September and November 2025 in Hong Kong. These events promise to connect regional traders with global markets through physical exhibitions…
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Phumtham backs Paetongtarn to beat court case and return as PM
Thailand’s political soap opera just took another twist—with acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai backing suspended PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra to beat the rap and reclaim her throne. Speaking to reporters today, July 23, at the Interior Ministry, Phumtham declared he was “confident” that Paetongtarn would emerge from her Constitutional Court battle unscathed and resume leadership of the country. “The prime minister…
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Air Cambodia hits back at Thai Airways copycat claims
Air Cambodia is fighting back after being accused of copying Thai Airways’ signature look—insisting its purple-and-gold design is 100% Khmer. A social media storm erupted following the airline’s debut flight between Shenzhen, China and Siem Reap on July 18, with Thai netizens claiming that Air Cambodia’s aircraft livery and cabin crew uniforms looked suspiciously similar to those of Thai Airways.…
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Qantas passengers forced to surrender passports in Bangkok (video)
Aussie travellers were left fuming in Bangkok after their Qantas flight was cancelled at the last minute—forcing them to choose between handing over their passports or sleeping on the airport floor. The service from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport to Sydney was initially delayed for six hours before being officially cancelled late on Monday night, July 21, stranding dozens of passengers…
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Motorcycle crash in Pattaya due to unsecured gate leaves two injured
Strong winds caused a metal gate to swing open onto the road, leading to a motorcycle collision that injured two young people. The accident occurred in Soi Na Kluea 16, Pattaya, and while the injured have reported the incident, there has been no response from the landowner. The injured parties are identified as 20 year old Thanapon Thanathapsapanitch and 19…
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Buriram dad runs over baby daughter in tragic accident
A father’s morning routine turned into an unimaginable nightmare after he accidentally reversed over his baby daughter, killing her instantly. The heartbreaking incident unfolded yesterday, July 22, at a home in Phutthaisong district, Buriram province, as 37 year old air conditioning technician Yothin was leaving for work. What began as a normal day – loading his truck and preparing to…
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Hot wheels: Fire destroys Mercedes-Benz on Bangkok expressway
A luxury Mercedes-Benz burst into flames on a Bangkok expressway, sending black smoke billowing into the night sky and leaving behind a charred wreck. The dramatic incident unfolded at around 8.30pm yesterday, July 22, when a grey Mercedes-Benz E200 caught fire on the Borommaratchachonnani elevated expressway parallel route in the Chimphli subdistrict of Taling Chan district. The Phan Fa Radio…
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Major drug network dismantled in Kanchanaburi, assets seized
In Kanchanaburi province, police dismantled a major drug trafficking network led by 37 year old Suthat “Mui” Detchakum, who is accused of orchestrating the abduction and murder of DJ Tate in May. The operation resulted in the arrest of five people and the seizure of assets valued at 408 million baht. The announcement was made yesterday, July 22, at the…
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Flood chaos fears as Chiang Mai braces for storm Wipha
Chiang Mai is on high alert as storm Wipha barrels towards the northern province, prompting the setup of 24-hour emergency operations and shelters for tens of thousands of residents. Provincial Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn confirmed the launch of a round-the-clock Emergency Command Centre to manage the looming crisis. With weather forecasters warning of intense downpours, particularly in Chiang Mai’s upper districts,…
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Thai man secretly filmed while showering at Bang Saen Beach bathroom
A Thai man issued a warning to beachgoers after he was secretly filmed while showering in a public bathroom near Bang Saen Beach in Chon Buri on Sunday, July 20. The victim shared the details of the incident with the local Facebook page Chop Jung Bang Saen yesterday, July 22. He described the suspect as a short, chubby man with glasses.…
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Pattaya guard bashed with phone in hotel bust-up
A late-night lovers’ spat on Pattaya Beach took a violent turn when a hotel security guard trying to play peacemaker ended up bleeding from the head — allegedly attacked by an irate woman wielding a mobile phone. The drama unfolded in the early hours of Monday, July 21, at a hotel in central Pattaya, where 37 year old Wisuwat, a…
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Police officer fatally shot near home in Narathiwat
A shooting occurred last night resulting in the death of 32 year old Police Lieutenant Ruzdee Jedorlor from the Su-ngai Padi Police Station. The incident yesterday, July 22, took place near his residence in Paluru subdistrict, Su-ngai Padi district, Narathiwat province. The officer was preparing to attend a funeral when he was fatally shot. Investigations revealed that as Police Lieutenant…
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Thailand puts brakes on 300 baht tourist fee
Thailand’s ambitious plans to rake in trillions from tourism are hitting turbulence, with officials now backpedalling on a controversial landing fee amid falling visitor numbers. Tourism and Sports Minister Surawong Thienthong revealed that the government is sticking to its 2025 target of 38 million tourist arrivals and 3 trillion baht in revenue – the same goal as this year. But…
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Khon Kaen University faces drug trafficking scandal
Khon Kaen University announced that it is considering severe disciplinary actions in response to allegations involving a faculty member accused of drug trafficking. Yesterday, July 22, Khon Kaen University addressed the arrest by Mueang Khon Kaen Police of a university staff member. The arrest followed a drug suppression operation on July 21, resulting in charges of conspiring to sell a…
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That’s bananas! Pickup splits in two after 4-tonne durian blowout
A pickup truck carrying 4,000 kilogrammes of durians overturned after a rear tyre burst, causing the vehicle to split into two parts. The incident occurred yesterday, July 22, on Mittraphap Road, kilometre marker 51, heading towards Bangkok in Mueang district, Nakhon Ratchasima province. Police Lieutenant Colonel Auaychai Phromwong from Klang Dong Police Station received a report of the accident, which…
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Hearing impaired woman forced to sell gold after 500k baht scam
A disabled woman was compelled to sell her last piece of gold in Saraburi to settle her bank debt after being deceived by fraudsters, losing nearly 500,000 baht. The incident left her nearly penniless and contemplating taking her own life. Yesterday, July 22, TikTok user @namobanchangtongdaengso0, real name Namo Banchangtongdaeng, shared a distressing video of the woman selling her final…
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Patong’s wave rave! Sirens to sound as tsunami drill hits beach strip
Tourists in bikinis and beach bums sipping cocktails in Patong got a surprise dose of civic duty this week, as town hall chiefs hit the streets to warn about a tsunami drill set to rock the resort next Tuesday. Mayor Lalita Maneesri led the charge on Monday, July 21, flanked by councillors, civil defence bosses and hi-vis-clad disaster response teams.…
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Briefs encounter! Thai man nicked for knicker collection fetish in Buriram
A Thai man, arrested for stealing women’s underwear in the Isaan province of Buriram, claimed he had never sniffed the stolen items and merely kept them as part of a personal collection. Officers from Lahan Sai Police Station received multiple complaints from women in the Lahan Sai district about missing underwear, prompting a thorough investigation to identify the culprit. Police…
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Kanchanaburi woman nabbed for 2.7m baht fake charity scam
A self-styled charity organiser has landed in hot water after allegedly conning top-tier donors out of 2.7 million baht, all under the pretence of raising money for underprivileged children and monks. Instead of helping the needy, she reportedly helped herself. The suspect, 52 year old Kesarin, was arrested yesterday, July 22, at a home in Hua Hin’s Nong Kae subdistrict for…
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Four Chinese nationals detained in Tak province for illegal entry
The Rachamonu Task Force, alongside the 421st Infantry Company, police, and district officials from Phop Phra, Tak province, yesterday apprehended four Chinese nationals. They attempted to cross into Thailand from Laos and were ultimately detained before reaching Myanmar to work for a call centre gang. The apprehension yesterday, July 22, occurred during a patrol in the responsibility area of Ban…
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Nut job nabbed! Coconut crook caught hiding in cassava patch
A coconut crook has been busted in a cassava field after being caught red-handed stealing fruit from a plantation in Chon Buri. Thanakorn Noondee was nabbed yesterday, July 22, at 4.36pm by 30 year old eagle-eyed village headman Phattharaphon Phiwanoi, and his trusty 48 year old sidekick Phaisan Srimanee, after days of coconut disappearances left locals stumped. The 39 year…
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No laughing matter: Comedian accused of fleeing after crash, dodging repair costs
A Thai woman is demanding accountability from a well-known comedian who allegedly crashed his car into hers on a Bangkok road but has yet to fully cover the cost of damages. The victim, 30 year old Hathaiphat “Ploy” Wasusaksiri, contacted the non-profit organisation Saimai Survive on July 22, stating that she had to personally cover the outstanding repair cost of…
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Rushin’ back! Russian tourists flock to Thailand despite global turmoil
Russian tourists are packing their bags for Thailand in droves — and not even US sanctions, global instability, or stiff competition from Vietnam can stop them. Despite threats from US President Donald Trump to slap a 100% tariff on Russian goods unless peace is brokered in Ukraine, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) says the Russian market is still on…
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Jonny be bad! Cop influencer’s resort rumbled in forest land scandal
A recent investigation has found that the resort owned by famous police influencer, Jonny the Investigator, has been constructed illegally on forest land in the Lam Dom Noi Self-Development Settlement, Sirindhorn district, Ubon Ratchathani province. The resort, consisting of raft accommodations and pool villas, belongs to 32 year old former police officer Yutthaphon Srisompong. This revelation follows a formal complaint…
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