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Thailand makes biggest-ever showcase at ITB Berlin 2025
Thailand is making its biggest-ever splash at ITB Berlin 2025, the world’s largest travel trade show, with an expanded exhibition space and a record-breaking delegation of 160 Thai tourism operators. The event, running from March 4 to 6 in Berlin, Germany, will mark Thailand’s strongest push yet to capture the European travel market. Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong announced…
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Former boxer accused of killing mother in Trang province
Police yesterday escorted a former Thai boxer from detention for questioning at Mueang District, Trang Province. He is accused of killing his 46 year old mother, Sudarat, a vegetable and fruit vendor, at their home in Koh Pia subdistrict, Yantakhao district, Trang, on February 28. The former pugilist, 28 year old Nattaphon Thongtriphan, also known as Khiam, was apprehended in…
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Bangkok Airways suspends northern flights due to smog
Bangkok Airways announced the temporary suspension of all flights between Suvarnabhumi International Airport and the northern destinations of Lampang and Mae Hong Son, as thick smog and hazardous air pollution continue to engulf the region. The airline confirmed that services would be grounded from March 15 to April 20 due to dangerously low visibility caused by persistent haze, which has…
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Fast & felonious: Patong car thief caught after high-speed chase
A brazen thief who stole a car from Patong beachfront on Sunday night was caught just hours later in Chumphon province following a high-speed police chase across multiple jurisdictions. The 32 year old Thai suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed, was arrested at 1.10am on Monday, March 3 at the Baan Phala checkpoint in Chumphon. His capture was the…
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AirAsia and TAT launch budget flights to 16 Thai cities
AirAsia is making domestic travel more affordable than ever, joining forces with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to encourage travellers to explore hidden gems across the country. The budget airline is rolling out one-way fares starting at just 880 baht, giving tourists the chance to visit 16 destinations spanning all four regions of Thailand. The limited-time promotion is available…
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Coconut-laden truck crash claims life on Phetkasem Road
A pickup truck carrying coconuts lost control, collided with a parked vehicle, and crashed into a tree, causing it to fall into a ditch. The driver, a 34 year old man named Rungroj, was declared dead at the scene. The incident occurred at 4.40am today, March 5, on Phetkasem Road, inbound to Bangkok, at kilometre marker 177+200 in Cha-am district,…
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South Bangkok court allows class action against CPF by farmers
A group of farmers has taken a major step in their legal battle against agribusiness giant Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) after the South Bangkok Civil Court approved their class action lawsuit. The case, filed over claims of environmental damage and harm to livelihoods, was given the green light at 9am yesterday, March 4. The lawsuit alleges that CPF’s industrial operations…
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Phuket cracks down on deadly road accidents with safety workshop
Phuket officials are stepping up their fight against dangerous road accidents with a new strategy aimed at reducing fatalities and making roads safer. With alarming accident statistics continuing to rise, officials gathered for a high-level road safety workshop to analyse crash causes and implement life-saving measures. The Phuket Road Safety Centre hosted the event yesterday, March 4, at Phuket Provincial…
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AIS wired to untangle Thailand’s messy power poles
AIS is stepping up its game in supporting the government and public safety by tackling one of Thailand’s most notorious urban eyesores: tangled, overloaded power poles. In a major collaboration with the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), AIS dispatched a specialist team of engineers to Ban Chang district in Rayong province to dismantle and organise telecommunications cables and equipment attached to…
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Police seize more than 300k meth pills in Thailand drug bust
The Metropolitan Police recently apprehended four men involved in drug trafficking in Pak Kret, seizing a firearm and a large quantity of illegal substances. On March 1 at 8.15pm, officers conducted a successful operation, confiscating 301,150 methamphetamine (meth) pills and nearly 1 kilogramme of crystal methamphetamine (Ice). The operation was led by Police Colonel Sithisak Nakamat, alongside the investigative team,…
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Parcel farce: Thai woman’s bomb scare turns out to be ex-plosive gift
A Thai woman called officers from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit to investigate a suspicious parcel at her home in the northern province of Nan, only to discover that the item inside was not a bomb but a gift from an ex-boyfriend. The woman contacted EOD officials at her home in the Du Tai sub-district of Nan after finding…
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Thailand allegedly snubbed US, Canada, Oz, Uyghur asylum offers
Thailand snubbed asylum offers, from the US, Canada, and Australia, and deported 48 ethnic Uyghurs to China, according to Reuters. The move comes despite a decade-long detention limbo and impassioned calls from UN human rights experts for the Uyghurs’ safety. The Government of Thailand staunchly defended the deportation, asserting it was carried out in line with their legal and human…
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Chinese man arrested at Thailand-Cambodia border with fake passport
Immigration Bureau officers today arrested a Chinese man at a border checkpoint in the Isaan province of Sa Kaeo for entering the country with a fake passport. As part of measures to tackle call centre scam operations, Thai officials implemented stricter inspections at border checkpoints nationwide. Officers at the Ban Khlong Luek Border Checkpoint followed these directives and managed to…
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Hitting the right note: Security amped up for Pattaya Music Festival
Pattaya is gearing up for its biggest music festival of the year, with officials rolling out major security measures and road closures to keep crowds safe and traffic under control. With thousands expected to attend the Pattaya Music Festival 2025, police are leaving nothing to chance. Top officials gathered at Pattaya City Hall on Monday, March 3, to finalise security…
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Man found dead in Bangkok tuk tuk with stab wound and drugs
A 49 year old man from Roi Et was found dead with a stab wound in a tuk tuk in Ratchathewi district, Bangkok. Police discovered 10 methamphetamine pills at the scene. The police are currently investigating the incident to determine the cause of death. The incident occurred at noon yesterday, March 4, when Police Lieutenant Jeeranan Kaoeian, Deputy Inspector at…
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Thai social security office vows check-ups on clinics for better care
The Social Security Office clarified its commitment to stringent checks on medical facilities under the Social Security system, aiming to enhance the insured’s quality of life. Niyada Saneemanomai, a government spokesperson, yesterday, March 4, addressed a case where an insured person died of heart failure after receiving treatment at a hospital under the social security system. The patient was initially…
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Car accident or theft linked to dead body found in eastern Thailand
Thai workers yesterday discovered the lifeless body of a Thai man on a roadside forest in Chon Buri. It is suspected that he was killed in a car accident. The 44 year old Thai man, Weerapong, called Huay Yai Police Station to investigate the decomposed body in the forest on the side of Highway 331 (Sattahip-Chachoengsao) at 11am yesterday, March…
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Pattaya security guard robbed in late-night phone snatch (video)
A 68 year old security guard in Pattaya was left shaken and desperate for justice after a brazen thief snatched his phone in the middle of his shift. The robbery occurred in the early hours of February 28, leaving the elderly guard powerless to stop the thief. Somkuan Chitphak, who works as a night security guard at a Pattaya condominium,…
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Cheers! Thai health minister pushes for designated booze zones
The Minister of Public Health highlighted the necessity of establishing designated areas for drinking alcohol for certain groups of tourists visiting Thailand. The government aims to support tourism, which is expected to see over 35 million visitors this year and the ministries have been tasked with proposing suitable locations for alcohol sales. The National Alcohol Beverage Policy Committee convened to…
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Boy injured by fishing spear gun on way to school
An 11 year old student encountered a serious accident on his way to school. While cycling, he found a fishing spear gun and accidentally discharged it, causing a dart to embed in his neck. The injured boy managed to return home for help. Patsakon Changthongmadan Kong shared the incident on Facebook, urging parents to keep dangerous items away from children.…
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Prominent betel garden owner found dead in Phatthalung plantation
A well-known betel garden owner was found dead on his plantation after failing to return home, leaving his devastated family grappling with the shocking loss. The tragic discovery was made yesterday, March 4 at 8pm, when Mueang Phatthalung Police received a report of a body found in a betel plantation in Rom Mueang subdistrict, Phatthalung province. Police Lieutenant Prasert Duang-iad,…
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Qatar aids Thailand in locating last Thai hostage in Gaza
Qatar has committed to locating the last remaining Thai hostage held by Hamas in Gaza and assisting with the repatriation of two dead Thai workers, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa is currently visiting Qatar, where he met with Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani on Monday, March 3. Maris thanked Qatar…
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Suspected arsonist targets motorcycle in Nakhon Ratchasima
A suspected arsonist set fire to a motorcycle parked at a house, endangering five residents. Fortunately, security cameras captured the act. The incident, believed to stem from a misunderstanding last year, occurred late at night on March 3 in Nakhon Ratchasima province. Police have vowed to pursue legal action. Police Lieutenant Pasit Jitprasert from Khon Buri Police Station, yesterday, March…
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Search continues for missing American tourist in Patong Bay
Patong police have confirmed that they are continuing the search for a missing American tourist, despite reducing the scale of operations since her disappearance five days ago in Patong Bay. Nina Ng, a 38 year old New Yorker, was last observed removing her life jacket and entering the water from a hired jet ski approximately 1 kilometre from Patong Beach…
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Thai heatwave hot to handle but a splash of rain may cool things
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) predicts that today’s weather in Thailand will be marked by high temperatures reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius, with light rain expected in some areas of 24 provinces. The upper part of Thailand will generally experience hot weather with haze during the daytime, with extremely hot conditions in some areas of north, northeast, and central…
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Thailand cracks down on call centre scams, cuts losses by 20%
Thailand’s crackdown on call centre scams has cut financial losses by 20%, as officials sever power, Internet, and fuel supplies to fraud hubs along the Myanmar and Cambodian borders. Over 100 suspects now face arrest, while a new law will hold banks, telecom providers, and social media platforms accountable for scam-related losses. Digital Economy and Society Minister Prasert Chantararuangthong announced…
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Fast and furious: Bangkok tuk tuk race ends in crash, 3 injured
A high-speed tuk tuk race on a Bangkok road ended in a devastating crash, leaving three people seriously injured, including one driver with a severe head injury. The incident, which occurred late last night, March 3, sparked a police investigation, with officers awaiting blood alcohol test results. The collision happened around 10pm on Ratchadaphisek Road in Chong Nonsi, Yannawa district,…
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Bomb found in Lopburi temple prompts swift police action (video)
A shocking discovery at a Lopburi temple sent police officers scrambling after a black bag containing a live bomb was found inside the monk’s quarters. Police and bomb disposal teams rushed to the scene to secure the area and remove the explosive device. The alarming incident took place yesterday, March 3 at Wat Thaduea Uthumphon in Lopburi’s Mueang district. The…
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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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