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Peruvian culture delights: Thailand’s Peru Embassy promotes food and coffee
In a recent series of events designed to strengthen bilateral ties between Peru and Thailand, the Embassy of Peru in Thailand organised three cultural programs centred around Peruvian food and coffee. The events showcased the richness of Peruvian culture and gastronomy, aiming to introduce the Thai public to the unique flavours and traditions of Peru. The series kicked off with…
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Economic ties in focus: Thai PM extends invitation to Biden
Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin recently extended an invitation for an official visit to US President, Joe Biden. This invitation was extended during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit that took place in San Francisco. The Thai PM used this platform to assure President Biden of Thailand’s readiness to serve as a base for major American companies’ production, boosting their…
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Bangkok gold heist: 23 necklaces stolen in daring store robbery
A daring heist took place at a renowned gold store inside a Lotus’s mall branch in Nong Chok, Bangkok, where a lone masked robber wielding a gun swept away 23 gold necklaces. The aftermath saw the thief escaping in a parked orange taxi. The incident occurred at 7.30pm yesterday, and the police were promptly informed. As the officers from the…
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2 foreigners arrested for murder of Taiwanese man, 1 foreigner still at large
Thai police arrested two foreigners, a Burmese and a Cameronian, in connection with the murder of a Taiwanese man. Another foreigner, reportedly a European man, remains at large. A Thai woman was accused of planning the entire murder. Officers from Bangna Police Station gave an update to the media this afternoon on the investigation into the death of 47 year old…
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Jatuporn criticises government’s proposed digital wallet scheme
The digital wallet initiative proposed by the government has come under fire from Jatuporn Prompan, a former red-shirt leader and co-leader of the Melting Pot Group. In a livestream on Facebook, Jatuporn voiced his concerns about the ruling Pheu Thai Party’s repeated withdrawal from pledges, including their initial vow not to form a government with ex-coalition parties from the previous…
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Tragic accident at Thai religious procession: One dead and several injured
A tragic accident transpired during a festive religious procession in Thailand, resulting in one death and numerous injuries. A modified bus, driven by a novice 31 year old driver, lost control and ploughed into the crowd of merry villagers, resulting in the death of a 52 year old woman and injuring dozens more. The incident took place yesterday, in the…
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Tragic car plunge in Udon Thani canal claims three lives
A tragic accident unfolded when a car, en route to a relative’s ordination ceremony, plunged into a canal between bridges, resulting in three fatalities and two injuries. A one month old girl miraculously survived, ejected from her mother’s lap outside the vehicle. The incident occurred at 1.30pm yesterday. Deputy Inspector Kittikawin Umathitipong of Nong Han Police Station, Udon Thani province,…
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Tragic motorbike crash: Young Thai man dragged 500 metres by lorry
A 26 year old man died tragically after his motorbike crashed into the back of a 10-wheel lorry and was dragged for more than 500 metres. The incident occurred in Chachoengsao and was reported to police at 4.20am yesterday. The deceased, identified as Tawiwan, was found in a shocking state, with broken arms and legs. His helmet was discovered in…
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Northern Italy: 31-stone killer who stabbed girlfriend to death released from jail
A 31-stone Italian killer who fatally stabbed his girlfriend in 2017 after a dispute about his eating habits has been released from jail as prison could not provide him with an adequate low-calorie diet. The Italian killer, 35 year old Biella-born Dimitri Fricano murdered his 28 year old girlfriend Erika Preti during a holiday to Sardinia. Preti was stabbed 57…
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Suspected suicide: Famed Thai radio personality DJ Ko found dead in Khlong Toei hotel
The Thai broadcasting scene was met with shock and grief as 36 year old famed radio personality, Trin Ruangkitratanakul, better known as DJ Ko, plunged to his death in a Bangkok hotel yesterday afternoon (November 17). The incident, which took place in the bustling district of Khlong Toei, is currently being investigated as a suspected suicide. Local law enforcement received…
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Former insurance employee arrested for selling client data illegally
A former insurance employee has been apprehended by the cyber police for selling client data illegally from a bank-affiliated insurance company. The arrest made on November 16 followed the issuance of a warrant by the Thon Buri Criminal Court. The suspect was seized at the entrance of a posh residential community in Phasi Charoen district, with two mobile phones confiscated…
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Chon Buri: Unlawful doctor arrested for practising medicine from home
Authorities have apprehended an unlawful doctor, known colloquially as Doctor Gee, who was running an unauthorised medical practice from his residence. Despite only having completed his secondary education, Doctor Gee trained in bone-setting and provided treatment to patients. The activities of the unlawful doctor were discovered today (November 18), when the police, along with Health Support Department and the Chon…
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Samut Prakan: Young woman hit by lorry and killed in road accident involving motorcycle
A 21 year old woman was killed in a road accident at 9.30pm last night (November 17) when her motorcycle collided with a dog, causing her to lose control and be run over by a trailing lorry. The road accident occurred in the middle of Soi Bang Pla 2, in front of Sinpetch Village, Moo 11, Bang Pla Subdistrict, Bang…
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Thailand sees surge in airfares despite low travel season
Airfares in Thailand witnessed a substantial increase in the third quarter of this year, despite it traditionally being a low season for travel. This surge was driven by a robust travel demand. Thai AirAsia, for instance, observed a 22% year-on-year rise in its airfares during this period, while Bangkok Airways’ rates saw a 15% hike. The average fare price for…
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Seismic upheaval in Myanmar prompts call for earthquake-resistant structures in Thailand
A seismic upheaval of 6.4 magnitude rattled Myanmar and was perceptible in various regions of Thailand yesterday, prompting engineers and academics to urge the implementation of stringent regulations to ensure the resilience of structures against future earthquakes. The earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.4, originated in Myanmar at 8.37am yesterday. The Earthquake Observation Division of the Meteorological Department reported the…
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Thailand’s Public Health Ministry finalises Cannabis-Hemp Act draft
The Cannabis-Hemp Act‘s first draft has been completed by the Public Health Ministry, and despite public speculation, cannabis will not be reclassified as a narcotic. According to Public Health Minister Chonlanan Srikaew, the new legislation is a refined version of the initial draft, now streamlined from 94 to approximately 70 sections. The updated version addresses public concerns and closes loopholes…
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Northeast Thailand: Fatal motorbike accident at Amata City Chon Buri Industrial Estate claims life
A fatal motorbike accident claimed the life of a 25 year old resident from Don Mod Dang, Ubon Ratchathani. The incident occurred at approximately 10.30pm yesterday, November 17, within the Amata City Chon Buri Industrial Estate located in Don Hua Lo, Mueang District. Ratphol Ratchawakarn, the Deputy Inquiry Official of Don Hua Lo Police Station in Chon Buri, received a…
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Fateful flight: French tourist becomes another statistic of the ‘Pattaya Flying Club’
A 43 year old French tourist became yet another statistic of the insensitively named “Pattaya Flying Club” when he jumped from a hotel building in Pattaya and died at the scene. Police Lieutenant Anirut Jeroh, Deputy Inspector of Investigation, Pattaya City Police Station, received a report at 4.20am this morning of a French tourist who fell to his death from…
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Chiang Mai: Thief arrested for stealing from temple caught in moral dilemma
A 20 year old man was recently apprehended in Chiang Mai for stealing from a charity donation box at Jettiyanusorn temple, also known as Ban Yang Phra That temple, in Doi Saket. The suspect reportedly fled on a bicycle after the theft, which took place on November 8. Upon his arrest, the man confessed to taking 200 baht in cash…
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Phuket’s Patong beachfront to host air-sea rescue exercise
The beachfront of Patong in Phuket is set to become a stage for an elaborate display of emergency preparedness. The impending air-sea rescue exercise, initially slated to take place later this month, is part of a series of events aimed at showcasing the government’s commitment to ensuring the safety of tourists, announced Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat yesterday. The mock disaster scenario…
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Royal Thai Police’s eradication of convictions in massive justice reform
The Royal Thai Police (RTP), under the leadership of Commissioner Police General Torsak Sukvimol, has unveiled a significant achievement for the national justice system. A substantial number of convictions, specifically over 9.3 million from a total of 13 million, have been successfully expunged within two years. This announcement by Torsak was made public yesterday, marking a significant milestone in the…
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Northeast Thailand: Fatal motorcycle accident in Udon Thani caused by poorly lit conditions
A fatal motorcycle accident in the dark claimed the life of a 25 year old man from Udon Thani province. The incident occurred near a concrete factory situated on the Na Kha-Sum Sao Road, in the large Thon district of Na Kha. The accident scene was attended to by Police Lieutenant Colonel Ratchapol Morarat, an investigative officer of Na Kha…
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Myanmar earthquake: 6.4 magnitude hits, tremors felt in Thailand (video)
A significant earthquake of 6.4 magnitude jolted Myanmar at 8.37am today, as confirmed by the Earthquake Observation Division of the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD). The epicentre was noted to be around 100 kilometres in the northwest direction from the Mae Sai district of Chiang Rai. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) placed the epicentre of this seismic event approximately 76…
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Pheu Thai leader discusses soft power at Thailand 2024 beyond Red Ocean seminar
The leader of the Pheu Thai Party addressed the audience on the Soft Power: The Great Challenger during the Thailand 2024 Beyond Red Ocean seminar organised by Prachachat, a newspaper publisher, on November 15. The term soft power has been making rounds in Thailand recently, defined by the Thai government as an influential power that assimilates new cultures through societal…
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Sadao checkpoint: Entrepreneurs urge continued operation
Songkhla-based entrepreneurs in the Sadao district appealed to the government to keep the old Sadao immigration checkpoint operational alongside the new one. The move aims to stimulate both trade and tourism with Malaysia. The appeal follows the circulation of rumours concerning the government’s intention to close the Sadao checkpoint in preference for the newly constructed border checkpoint. The discussion involved…
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Global EV trend surges with Thailand joining the race
A surge in the global trend of electric vehicles (EVs) usage has been highlighted by Poonphong Naiyanaphakorn, the director of the Trade Policy and Strategy Office. This information was shared with the public on a day not too long ago. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has predicted that the total EV sales are set to rise from 10 million units…
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Best places to play sports in Bangkok as an expat
Bangkok is a culturally diverse city with a thriving expat community that has contributed significantly to the growth of businesses in Bangkok. Bangkok has benefited from the global influence of expats in several areas, such as its sports clubs, film selection, and food culture. Some of the best sports clubs with a wide range of activities in Bangkok that serve…
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Trash horror: Waste collector stumbles upon newborn’s tragic fate in black Bangkok rubbish bin
A shocking discovery was made by a waste collector in the Nong Chok district of Bangkok when he found the discarded dead body of a newborn in a black rubbish bin. The incident happened at 4am this morning. Authorities from Suwinthawong Police Station, forensic doctors from the Police Hospital, and officials from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation were swiftly alerted to investigate the…
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Photo betrayal: Teenage Thai boy suffers from depression after being blackmailed by 10 classmates
A 15 year old boy is suffering from depression after 10 of his classmates used his naked photo to blackmail him. The victim’s father said the incident happened at the end of July. Three classmates created Instagram accounts pretending to be three female students. The boys used the accounts to chat and flirt with the victim before tricking the victim…
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