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What to do in Bangkok this weekend (November 29 to December 1)
It’s Friday night already, so it’s time to have some fun. Still deciding how to spend the weekend? Bangkok’s buzzing with exciting events ready to spice up your plans. Sip on exquisite wines, start the festive cheer early, explore inspiring art, or lose yourself in the rhythm of live music. This weekend, the city’s energy is yours to enjoy! Here’s…
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Thaksin hits the road to boost Pheu Thai’s PAO hopes
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is back in the political spotlight, gearing up to help Pheu Thai candidates in key Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) races. After a triumphant showing in Udon Thani, the party is looking to capitalise on its momentum with Thaksin as its secret weapon. A party insider revealed the 74 year old former PM will visit…
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Thai man jumps from reversing pickup as it crashes into 27 vehicles
A Thai delivery driver lost control of his company pickup, causing it to reverse and crash into 27 vehicles parked at the Baan Ua-Athorn Hathairat community in the Khlong Samwa district of Bangkok yesterday, November 28. Victims of the accident shared footage of the crash and the damaged vehicles on the TikTok app. A Thai woman posted a video on…
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Drowning in chaos: Pattani floods shut down hospitals
Four hospitals in the southern province of Pattani have been forced to close their doors as relentless floodwaters swamp their compounds, leaving patients to be evacuated to emergency field hospitals. The disaster, which has engulfed Nong Chik, Yaring, Thung Yang Daeng, and Mae Lan hospitals, is wreaking havoc in this southern border province. Dr Anurak Saraparb, chief of the Pattani…
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Rice and shine: Parboiled prices soar as global markets heat up
Global rice markets are heating up as prices for parboiled rice surged this week, driven by robust demand in major export hubs India and Thailand. After three weeks of stability, Indian and Thai exporters are now cashing in on renewed interest, while Vietnamese traders grapple with stagnant sales. India, the world’s largest rice exporter, saw its 5% broken parboiled rice…
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Thai man loses 1.8 million baht in online scam
A Thai man who works as a production manager has fallen victim to an online scam that has cost him just over 1.8 million baht. His family, worried about the financial losses, took him to file a police report yesterday, November 28, after he was convinced by fraudsters that he would be refunded the next day. The scam began when…
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Old friends, new deals: Singapore PM makes visit to Thailand
In a historic first, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong touched down in Thailand yesterday, November 28, to meet Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Marking his first official visit since taking office in May, Wong is the first foreign leader the 38 year old Thai PM has hosted, setting the stage for a high-stakes dialogue on diplomacy and development. The visit coincides…
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Pattaya police smash cross-border Chinese loan shark syndicate
In a dramatic crackdown, Pattaya police arrested 17 Chinese nationals accused of running a massive cross-border loan shark operation from luxury villas in South Pattaya’s Pratumnak Hill area. The raid, executed on Wednesday, November 27, uncovered a sophisticated illegal network allegedly serving thousands of clients in China. Acting on a warrant issued by the Pattaya Provincial Court, officers stormed two…
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Illegal labour scandal: Over 50 foreign workers nabbed in Pattaya
Pattaya’s bustling markets and entertainment zones were rocked by a dramatic crackdown on illegal foreign workers as Chon Buri provincial police launched a large-scale operation yesterday, November 28. The raid, involving over 100 officers, targeted individuals working unlawfully in jobs reserved for Thai nationals. The sweep uncovered a significant number of violations at the Rattanakorn Thepprasit Market. Many foreign workers…
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Arip turbocharging TechXPro marketing to ignite gadget craze
In an audacious move to spark excitement in the gadget-hungry crowds, Arip has turbocharged its marketing budget for the Commart TechXPro event, aiming to fire up demand for cutting-edge IT products as the year wraps up. This tech extravaganza, which kicked off yesterday, November 28, at Bitec and runs until December 1, has seen its marketing purse swell from a…
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Saphan Hin: Woman’s body washes ashore, sparking investigation
Early morning fitness enthusiasts at Phuket’s Saphan Hin Public Park were met with a grim sight today as the body of a woman was discovered washed ashore at the tip of Saphan Hin Cape. Police were called to the scene at 6.30am, today, November 29, where they found a small crowd gathered around the deceased. The woman, believed to be…
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Illegal jet ski blitz: Phuket clamps down on rogue operators
Police in Phuket have made waves by seizing six unlicenced jet skis during a dramatic raid at Cape Yamu, Pa Khlok, Thalang. The operation, yesterday, November 28, led by Phuket Marine Police and Marine Department officers, was launched under orders from Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat and Phuket Marine Chief Natchapong Pranit. The raid, conducted at Yamu Pier, aligns with a provincial policy…
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Songkhla floods wash away bookings in Hat Fai wipeout (video)
Flood chaos in Songkhla and the wider Deep South has left the Malaysian market in tatters, forcing a total wipeout of hotel and tour bookings in Hat Yai for the next two weekends. The relentless downpours have thrown travel plans into disarray, causing a domino effect on local tourism, just as things were heating up. Songchai Mungprasithichai, the head chief…
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Thai man rapes 10 year old girl on boat and sells her explicit videos
Police arrested a Thai man on a boat near Koh Si Chang, an island in Chon Buri province yesterday after explicit videos of him raping a 10 year old girl were sold online. Cyber police officers yesterday, November 28, rushed to Koh Si Chang by helicopter to arrest the 23 year old rapist, Settawut, who was on a boat named…
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Thailand’s economy shifts into gear but auto industry hits a bump
Thailand’s economy is on a cautious upswing, buoyed by a surge in exports, a bustling tourism sector, and healthier private consumption. Yet, the road ahead isn’t entirely smooth, with the automotive industry hitting a bump. The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has laid bare the mixed fortunes in its recent October economic report, painting a picture of resilience tinged with challenges.…
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Baaa-d news for smugglers: 90 goats herded to safety by Thai cops
Thai border police seized over 90 goats that were smuggled from Myanmar into Thailand after the smugglers abandoned them and fled. It is believed these goats were meant for delivery to investors before being sold to Malaysia. Natthaphon Ploythuam, commander of the Border Patrol Police 146, received intelligence about illegal livestock smuggling into the kingdom. Natthaphon immediately dispatched Settachok Phacharatanaphisan,…
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Thai man finds head-scratching scene near Bangkok airport
A Thai man stumbled upon the body of an unidentified man with a severe head wound on the side of Kamphaengphet 6 Road, near Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok, yesterday, November 28. The 57 year old man, Banjong, alerted officers from Don Mueang Police Station to a grassy area along Kamphaengphet 6 Road, where the body was discovered. Banjong…
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Thai politician hospitalised after hunger strike amid money laundering probe
Embattled politician Samart Janechaijittawanich has been whisked to hospital following a four-day hunger strike while under detention. The saga unfolded late yesterday as Samart ensnared in a money laundering scandal linked to The iCon Group, was transferred to the Department of Corrections Hospital, confirming fears for his health. Samart, apprehended earlier this week in the northern province of Chiang Rai,…
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Scammer in Thailand caught calling dead woman’s phone
A scammer impersonating a bank official made a call to a dead woman’s phone, only to be confronted by her son. The incident highlights the persistent issue of telephone fraud, where scammers impersonate government or bank officials to deceive people into revealing personal information or transferring money. In this particular case, the female scammer called the number of 80 year…
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Thai woman surrenders after BMW crash kills mother and 2 kids
A Thai woman surrendered at a police station in the southern province of Chumphon after crashing her friend’s BMW into a victim and her two children, killing them, before reportedly fleeing the scene with her pet cat on Wednesday. The fatal accident occurred on a rural highway in Mueang District, Chumphon, at about 7.40pm, on November 27. Witnesses reported seeing…
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Pattaya police arrest violent gangster after knife attack
A violent gang member’s jealous rage spiralled into a knife attack and a dramatic police standoff in Pattaya, leaving locals stunned. Pattaya police arrested 22 year old Phetchai, known as Arm, on Chalerm Phrakiat Third Road under a provincial court warrant on Wednesday, November 27. Phetchai was charged with night-time trespassing, armed assault, and carrying a weapon in public without…
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Man arrested for snatching and pawning gold necklace in Bangkok
A 27 year old man was arrested for snatching a foreigner’s gold necklace weighing 10 baht, later pawned to fuel his online gambling habit. The arrest took place yesterday, November 28, following a detailed investigation by Phayathai Police Station officers. The incident occurred in early October when a foreign national reported being robbed while walking along Phetchaburi Soi 15, Ratchathewi,…
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Bridge collapse on Rama II Road leaves 3 dead and over 10 injured
A concrete segment of a bridge under construction over Rama II Road in Samut Sakhon province near Bangkok collapsed at about 4am today resulting in three deaths and more than 10 injuries. The deadly accident occurred on Rama II Road today, November 29, while 39 construction workers were working on the project. A concrete segment, along with the launching gantry…
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Black Friday is here: Last 48 hours to get your 10% off health insurance plan
With only 48 hours left in this Black Friday promotion, now is your chance to secure comprehensive health insurance at an exclusive 10% discount. For expats living in Thailand, navigating healthcare can bring unexpected challenges. Whether it’s accessing quality healthcare, managing family health, or preparing for emergencies, a reliable health plan can make all the difference. Why health insurance matters…
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Koh Samui’s ferry pier gets a much-needed makeover
After a year of soaking rains and blistering sun, travellers at Koh Samui’s main ferry pier can finally say goodbye to their weather woes. The Nathon Pier is getting its roofs back and relief for passengers is just days away. Narobb Tuaycharoen, a member of Nakhon Samui’s municipal council, confirmed today, November 28, that workers had started installing metal sheets on…
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Golden glory: Lopburi’s sunflower fields spark tourism boom
Lopburi province is turning heads as its stunning sunflower fields burst into full bloom, creating a jaw-dropping golden carpet framed by dramatic mountain peaks and vivid blue skies. Tourists are flocking to this seasonal wonderland, capturing dreamy photos and soaking up the vibrant atmosphere. The crown jewel is a 75-rai (12-hectare) sunflower field in the Manao Wan subdistrict, owned by…
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Bet on busted: International gambling ring crumbles in Chiang Mai
An opulent online gambling racket has been busted in the heart of Chiang Mai, as Thai police swooped in on a Taiwanese-led operation pulling in over 10 million baht a month. The syndicate, which targeted gamblers from Thailand, China, and Taiwan, had set up shop in luxury properties across the city, living it up large while running the illegal network.…
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Laotian influencer commits suicide over allegedly VIP patron loss
A Laotian woman tragically committed suicide during a livestream yesterday allegedly because she lost a VIP patron who paid her over 100,000 baht per month. Officers from Hua Mark Police Station last night, November 27, were alerted that a woman died from a gunshot wound at a house in Soi Krungthep Kritha 7, Section 4, on Rama 9 Road in the Bangkapi…
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AOT confirms facial recognition for international flights
Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT) yesterday announced that the state-owned enterprise will implement facial recognition services at six major airports for international flights starting December 1. The biometrics-based system will be deployed at Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Don Mueang, Hat Yai, Phuket, and Suvarnabhumi airports. AOT anticipates the new technology will significantly streamline the passenger experience, reducing checkpoint processing time…
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Anchors away: RTN leads eco-mission to save Maya Bay
Maya Bay, the jewel of Thailand’s Andaman Sea, is getting a new lease of life thanks to a bold conservation push led by the Royal Thai Navy (RTN). In a grand event on Monday, November 25, Vice Admiral Suwat Donsakul of the RTN Third Area Command spearheaded the installation of mooring and fish egg buoys, alongside a deep-sea garbage collection…
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