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Google Maps reveals Thailand’s most popular tourist spots
Thailand’s status as a top global travel destination has been reaffirmed by Google Maps, which has unveiled the country’s most reviewed locations as part of its 20th anniversary celebration. From bustling street food hubs to breathtaking temples and lush national parks, Thailand continues to captivate both locals and international visitors. Over the past two decades, Google Maps has revolutionised travel,…
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Motorcycle clash in Phuket ends in fatal knife fight
A minor motorcycle collision in Wichit escalated into a deadly knife fight, leaving one man dead and three others injured. Police are now investigating the violent altercation that unfolded yesterday, March 3. Wichit Police responded to reports of a knife attack outside a house in Soi 3, Irrawaddy 1, at around 10pm. They arrived to find 37 year old Pornpot…
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Thai hotels fear Songkran impact from Uyghur controversy
The Thai Hotels Association expressed concerns over potential impacts on the upcoming Songkran festival due to Thailand’s decision to repatriate Uyghurs to China. The decision by the Government of Thailand action has drawn warnings from Japan and the United States, while Australia has issued a strong disapproval statement. The European Union has also expressed regret, citing violations of the non-refoulement…
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Phuket Heroines Festival to feature epic historical drama
Phuket is gearing up for an unforgettable Heroines Festival 2025, with Thai actresses Anyarin “Tubtim” Terathananpat and Kessarin “Nui” Ektawatkul set to take centre stage in a dramatic re-enactment of the island’s most legendary battle. The two leading ladies were officially announced at a press conference on March 2 at the Chartered Bank intersection in Phuket Town, presided over by…
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Pattaya Squid Fair draws massive crowds to Jomtien Beach
Pattaya’s vibrant charm was on full display as thousands of tourists packed Jomtien Beach for the final day of the Pattaya Squid Fair 2025, themed Pirates’ Treasure Under The Sea. Held on March 1 in front of The Now Hotel, the festival transformed the coastline into a seafood paradise, drawing visitors eager to indulge in the city’s famed beachside dining.…
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Phuket loan sharks busted for 50% interest rate scam
Two men running an illegal loan shark operation in Phuket have been arrested after allegedly extorting desperate borrowers with sky-high interest rates. Their arrests come as part of a nationwide crackdown on unlawful debt practices and predatory lending. Phuket Immigration officers, working alongside the Immigration Bureau’s Crime Suppression Division 8 and Immigration Bureau 6, swooped in last Thursday, February 27,…
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Police seize 5 million meth pills after Kamphaeng Phet chase
A dramatic police chase unfolded yesterday when a pickup truck driver attempted to evade a checkpoint in Mueang district, Kamphaeng Phet province. The vehicle collided with an 18-wheeler, leading to the discovery of five million methamphetamine pills. At approximately 8pm, yesterday, March 3, Police Major General Opas Kongmueang, Kamphaeng Phet Provincial Police commander, and Police Colonel Kornwit Onthong, Kamphaeng Phet…
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Pattaya cracks down on shady grabs and sinking streets
Pattaya officials are cracking down on illegal land grabs and worsening flood woes, with urgent measures underway to reclaim public property and overhaul drainage systems. Mayor Poramet Ngampichet and Bang Lamung District Chief Patcharaphat Sritanyanon chaired an emergency meeting to address these pressing concerns, focusing on two major crises: illegal encroachment at Sukhawadee House and persistent flooding in the city’s…
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Phuket kindergarten teacher cleared in child injury case
A Phuket kindergarten teacher accused of injuring a five year old boy has been cleared of any wrongdoing after an investigation concluded that the child’s wounds resulted from rough play among classmates. The case sparked public outrage when the boy’s parents filed a police complaint, prompting a full-scale inquiry led by Phuket Vice Governor Ronnarong Thipsiri. A special committee, including…
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DSI seeks arrest for major general in trafficking case
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) forwarded an arrest warrant request for Major General Maung Chit Thu to the Attorney General. The case involves human trafficking and implicates Thai nationals. Officials are confident there is sufficient evidence for prosecution. Yesterday, March 3, at 4.30pm, Police Lieutenant Colonel Siriwich Kasemsub, Director of the Human Trafficking Case Division at the DSI, discussed…
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Thai woman accuses ex-husband of embezzling her business
A Thai woman is seeking justice for herself and her children after her ex-husband embezzled her business and house in the central province of Pathum Thani. The victim, 38 year old Sarinrat Kasemmatchawang, filed an embezzlement complaint with officers at Suan Phrik Thai Police Station, but the case made no progress. As a result, she turned to news agencies, urging…
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Police bust major online gambling ring in Phitsanulok
Police in the Phitsanulok province detained the owner of an online gambling website and four associates, seizing luxury vehicles and cash. Operating for three years, the network reportedly handled 400 million baht annually through a server in Poipet, Cambodia. Yesterday, March 3, it was reported that under the direction of Police General Thatchai Pitaneelabut, National Police Inspector General, and Police…
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Thai police crack down on illegal land deals in Chachoengsao
The National Land Policy Committee (NLPC) collaborated with the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) and Chachoengsao Province Natural Resources and Environmental Office to investigate allegations of illegal land acquisition and durian plantation establishment by private investors in Chachoengsao province. They have emphasised that illegal land transactions and occupation will face legal action. Reports emerged about a private company acquiring over 1,400…
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Thai nationals linked to Cambodian online crime face arrest
The Technology Crime Suppression Division in Mueang Thong Thani announced progress regarding the repatriation of Thai nationals from Cambodia linked to online crime syndicates. Police Lieutenant General Trirong Phiwphan, head of the division, yesterday, March 3, indicated that the process is currently under the National Referral Mechanism (NRM), under directives from Police General Kittirat Phanphuet, the national police chief, and…
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Thailand upholds alcohol ban on Buddhist holidays with exceptions
Thailand’s Alcoholic Beverage Board has upheld the ban on alcohol sales during five major Buddhist holy days, with limited exceptions for specific locations. The decision, aimed at balancing religious observance with tourism promotion, is expected to take effect before Visakha Bucha Day on May 11. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society, Prasert Chantararuangthong, chaired the National…
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Infant’s body found in ditch prompts police investigation
Residents made a grim discovery when they followed a foul smell to a ditch, finding the body of an abandoned infant. The baby’s body was yet to be disturbed by animals. Police are currently searching for those responsible for abandoning the body. It is still unclear how old the baby was. At 6.30pm yesterday, March 3, Police Lieutenant Thaworn Saengsai,…
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Pregnant Lao woman killed, 3 injured in tragic Pattaya crash
A pregnant Lao woman tragically lost her life yesterday, while her husband and two young daughters suffered serious injuries after a six-wheel truck collided with their motorcycle on a road in Pattaya. A crowd of locals gathered at the tragic and horrifying accident scene on Highway 331 (Chachoengsao-Sattahip) in the Bang Lamung district of Pattaya at around 4pm, yesterday, March…
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Indian tourists climb Buddha statue for mangoes in Ayutthaya (video)
A recent incident involving Indian tourists climbing a Buddha statue to pick mangoes at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon in Ayutthaya sparked anger and concern among the Buddhist community. The incident, captured in a TikTok video by user @viewyeahhh, shows a woman, aged between 50 and 60 years old, of Indian nationality, stepping on the base of a plaster Buddha statue…
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Woman jumps onto car bonnet, shocking driver in Pathum Thani (video)
A well-dressed woman unexpectedly jumped onto the bonnet of a car, shocking the driver and causing damage. The incident, which occurred yesterday, March 3, has involved multiple victims, and police are currently tracking the suspect for legal proceedings. The incident was captured on a dashboard camera and shared on TikTok, serving as a warning to solo drivers at night. The…
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Thai drug addict kills 2 year old nephew by slamming him to ground
A Thai drug addict killed his two year old nephew by slamming the boy to the ground outside a house in the southern province of Satun yesterday, March 3. A relative of the child victim called officers from Tha Phae Police Station and rescuers to the scene. The relative revealed that he heard two thuds and rushed to check the…
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Bangkok condo technician fatally shot near home
A 29 year old maintenance technician from a condominium in Sathorn, Bangkok, was fatally shot while returning home from work. The incident occurred around 8pm,yesterday, March 3, near his residence in the Thawi Watthana district of Bangkok. He had recently enrolled in a well-known technical college for a month. Police Lieutenant Wiriyah Prathumsai from Thammasala Police Station, along with Police…
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Thailand battles PM 2.5 with strict anti-burning measures
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) urged provinces to intensify efforts in monitoring PM 2.5 dust levels and hot spots while strictly enforcing laws against illegal burning. Phasakorn Boonyalak, Director-General of the DDPM and Secretary of the National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command, yesterday, March 3, noted that while the overall PM 2.5 levels in the central, eastern,…
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Thai photocopy shop owner denies attempted rape accusation
The owner of a photocopy shop in the Isaan province of Udon Thani denied an attempted rape accusation by a Thai teacher and offered 20,000 baht in compensation to the alleged victim to settle the matter legally. The Thai teacher, Nachanok Intasang, accused the shop owner of attempting to rape her on Saturday, March 1. She visited the shop to…
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Thai plane shame: Pakistanis stranded in Bangkok bust-up (video)
Chaos erupted for Pakistani travellers after they found themselves marooned in Bangkok for two long days after technical issue with a Thai Airways flight. In a maddening turn of events, passengers were left in suspense for six gruelling hours at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok, clinging to the hope of an alternative flight. Those hopes were dashed, however, when Thai…
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EM tagged foreigner lures Pattaya women into robbery and assault
Women in Pattaya have warned each other after a foreign man wearing an electronic monitoring (EM) bracelet allegedly lured them into hotel rooms to rob and murder them. The Facebook page เดินรà¸à¸šà¸žà¸±à¸—ยา (which translates to Walking Around Pattaya) shared a video of the accused foreign man, along with a warning to local women. According to the page, the foreigner frequently…
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Teen violence disrupts peace in Samut Prakan for three nights
A series of violent confrontations involving teenagers wielding knives, sticks, and firearms has disrupted the peace in Samut Prakan province. Residents have been living in fear for three consecutive nights due to the sound of explosions and gunfire, urging Thai police to intervene. Closed-circuit television footage captured approximately 10 teenagers riding four motorcycles, blocking the road in the Thaiban subdistrict…
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Gold jewellery worth 30,000 baht stolen from Pattaya apartment
A night out turned into a nightmare for a young Pattaya resident after her gold jewellery, worth over 30,000 baht, vanished in a brazen apartment break-in. Kawalin told reporters that the theft took place at her South Pattaya residence at around 10.30pm on Friday, February 28. Returning home the next morning, she was stunned to find her valuables missing, prompting…
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Pill-shocked: War veterans’ hospital in prescription bribery scandal
In a bombshell revelation that has rocked Thailand, the War Veterans Organisation of Thailand (WVO) has lodged a damning complaint with the Anti-Corruption Division (ACD), claiming that 20 government employees are knee-deep in a bribery scheme tangled up with drug prescriptions at the Veterans General Hospital. The explosive allegations were brought to light by WVO chief General Detnithit Luang-Ngam, and…
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Koh Pha Ngan police accused of ignoring foreign cannabis thieves
A Thai cannabis shop owner accused police officers on Koh Pha Ngan island, in the southern province of Surat Thani, of inaction after they allegedly ignored a cannabis theft committed by two foreigners on February 26. Jariya Kamonrat, the owner of the cannabis shop, Monkey’s Dispensary, posted in a Facebook group for business operators on Koh Pha Ngan to seek…
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Thailand heat wave is no joke, 40°C and stormy tempers ahead
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) today forecasted that Thailand’s upper regions would experience hot weather, with some areas reaching extreme temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius. Some 26 provinces were warned to prepare for potential thunderstorms from Thursday, and strong winds. The heat in the northern, northeastern, and central regions is due to low atmospheric pressure covering upper Thailand.…
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