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Three dead in Kanchanaphisek Road multi-vehicle collision
A tragic multi-vehicle collision on Kanchanaphisek Road resulted in three fatalities and multiple injuries early today. The incident involved an 18-wheeler truck, a lorry carrying flour, a black Toyota Fortuner, and a white Toyota pickup truck. At around 2.30am, police received a report about a serious accident with several casualties at kilometre marker 7+600 on Kanchanaphisek Road, heading towards Bang…
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Thai police raid Krabi gambling dens, seize 500,000 baht
Police in Krabi have taken decisive action against illegal gambling operations following numerous complaints from locals. A special operations team from the Department of Provincial Administration, led by Arsit Sampantharat, carried out a series of raids in the Mueang Krabi and Plai Phraya districts. Investigators were tipped off through social media about a hidden gambling den in a palm plantation…
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Heavy rain forecasted across Thailand with flash flood warnings
Heavy rain is forecasted across nearly all of Thailand, with 42 provinces, including Bangkok and its surrounding areas, expected to face severe weather. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) warns of flash floods, overflowing waterways, and high sea waves over 3 metres. TMD issued a 24-hour weather forecast, starting from 5am today, September 4, predicting heavy rainfall in the lower northern…
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Heavy rainfall floods Pattaya, causes extensive vehicle damage
Heavy rainfall which lasted three hours submerged parts of Pattaya, resulting in extensive vehicle damage. Yesterday, September 3, thunderstorms and heavy rain lashed Pattaya, significantly affecting the city as observed by local reporters. The intense downpour led to rapidly rising water levels, overwhelming the drainage system and causing widespread flooding. Areas particularly vulnerable to flooding after just half an hour…
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Teenage boy killed in tragic motorcycle accident in Chachoengsao
A tragic accident involving a car and a motorcycle claimed the life of a 16 year old boy in Chachoengsao. The incident occurred at 9pm yesterday, September 3, on Route 304, with conflicting accounts from those involved and captured footage revealing the truth. Police Lieutenant Decharit Srikacha from Bang Khla Police Station received a report of a fatal collision between…
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Swiss man acquitted in Phuket court for kicking woman doctor
A Swiss man charged with kicking a woman doctor on the steps leading down to a beach outside his villa in February was acquitted by Phuket Kwaeng Court yesterday. The court extended the benefit of the doubt to the 45 year old Swiss expat Urs Fehr, also known as David. Details of the court’s ruling remain undisclosed. David faced accusations…
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Phuket on high tide alert: 49 areas in flood zone
Phuket Town is now on the flood watch radar alongside 48 other vulnerable areas, according to the Mineral Resources Department. The popular tourist hotspot is bracing itself for yet another battering from severe weather. The department has listed 49 high-risk villages, with the Old Quarter and Chartered Bank community in the Mueang district topping the list. The department used cutting-edge…
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Anutin’s high hopes for Thai cannabis green light
In a bold move, Anutin Charnvirakul, the leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, declared he’s absolutely certain the new Government of Thailand will back his party’s pro-cannabis stance. This means the green revolution could steam ahead just as it was gaining traction under former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. Back in July, Srettha struck a deal with Anutin to move forward with…
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Thai woman loses 230,000 baht in money exchange scam in Australia
A Thai TikToker issued a warning to Thai people living abroad after her friend in Australia lost 10,000 Australian dollars, approximately 230,000 baht, in a money exchange scam. The TikToker, @padnarxx, shared two videos to explain the scam her friend encountered in Australia, aiming to alert Thai nationals in Australia and other foreign countries who frequently exchange money. Pad revealed…
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Thai activist joins peers about the EU’s advanced education system
A renowned Thai youth activist has been selected to join the Youth Sounding Board for the European Union in ASEAN (YSBEA) for the 2024 to 2025 period, after a lifelong commitment to transforming Thailand’s education system to be more accessible for the country’s younger generations. Comprising youth leaders from 10 ASEAN Member States and Timor-Leste, the YSBEA is expected to…
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Weigh station chief nabbed in bribery scandal
A senior mechanic and the chief of a truck weigh station in Ayutthaya’s Wang Noi district has been arrested in a shocking corruption bust. Officers from the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission, alongside Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) officials, swooped in this morning, catching the suspect at his home near the station. A stash of about 40,000 baht in cash was discovered…
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China: Bus ploughs into crowd near school, killing 11
A horrifying scene unfolded outside a junior high school in eastern China this morning when a bus ploughed into a crowd, leaving 11 dead and 24 injured. The tragic incident occurred at around 7am, today, September 3, in front of Foshan Junior High School in Dongping County, Shandong province, just as students and parents gathered for the second day of…
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Pattaya hotel worker gropes woman in the middle of the night
A young woman’s chilling encounter at a Pattaya bungalow hotel has gone viral, sparking widespread concern about guest safety and privacy. The 20 year old, using the pseudonym Belle, took to Facebook to share her harrowing experience, which unfolded in the early hours of Saturday, August 31. After attending a concert in central Pattaya, Belle and her boyfriend opted for…
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New hire steals 15,000 baht on first day at Bangkok store
A thief, posing as a new employee at a convenience store, managed to steal 15,000 baht from the cash register on her first day at work and has since escaped. The incident took place last Friday, August 30 at approximately 6.28pm in a convenience store on Ramkhamhaeng Soi 190/2, Min Buri, Bangkok. The thief, 27 year old Nathakarn, was hired…
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Nonthaburi resident faces threats over parking dispute
A Nonthaburi resident faced verbal abuse and threats after parking his car in front of his own house for the first time in 12 years. The 53 year old resident, Sila, shared his story with the media, highlighting the inconsistency in parking rules within his community. Sila arrived home around 10pm and found multiple cars parked on the opposite side…
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Karma’s a baht: Cheating Thai woman loses 78,000 to scammer
If karma indeed exists, then it worked its magic on a Thai woman in Phuket who cheated on her boyfriend. Subsequently, she lost 78,000 baht to a man she encountered on a dating app. The woman, whose identity remains concealed, informed the Phuket Times on Sunday, September 1, that she had lost her mobile phone before discovering that all 78,000…
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Prawn stars: China approves import of live Thai giant shrimps
China has approved the import of live Thai giant freshwater prawns, a significant boost for Thai farmers and the local economy. Thailand aims to enhance production and export efficiency to meet the increasing demand from international markets. The Department of Fisheries, led by Director-General Bancha Sukkaew, announced efforts to promote and improve the farming of giant freshwater prawns, a crucial…
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Thai PM Paetongtarn to submit new Cabinet list next week
The Prime Minister of Thailand, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, plans to submit the names of her new Cabinet members for royal endorsement by next week. Unfortunately, future Deputy Minister Chada Thaiseth withdrew his name from the list this morning. Prime Minister Paetongtarn arrived at Shinawatra Tower 3, her temporary office, at 9.40am today, September 3, and revealed to the media that the…
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Thai woman survives 2km drift after Chao Phraya River jump
A woman who jumped from a bridge over the Chao Phraya River in Ayutthaya was found alive after being carried 2 kilometres downstream. She was rescued by locals and taken to hospital. Police in Ayutthaya received a report about a woman who had left her pickup truck running on a bridge over the Chao Phraya River before jumping into the…
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PHIST 2024 calls for sustainable development in Thailand
“They paved paradise and put up a parking lot,” Joni Mitchell once sang—a line that now eerily echoes the over-development plaguing Thailand’s top tourist hotspots. With the recent catastrophic floods in Phuket raising alarm bells, are these disasters a grim glimpse of the future? And is anyone paying attention to the growing environmental crisis? These questions took centre stage at…
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Phitsanulok governor addresses waste crisis after landfill closure
Phitsanulok’s provincial governor issued an urgent directive to local government organisations to address the overflowing rubbish problem after a private landfill was closed. Residents have complained about the stench and need for a solution. Reporters yesterday, September 2, surveyed the large piles of rubbish accumulating along the roadside near the irrigation canal behind Naresuan University in Tha Pho, Mueang district,…
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Ratchaburi man arrested for art toy fraud and military evasion
Officers from the Phetkasem Police Station apprehended a man from Ratchaburi who had been evading military service and was wanted on fraud charges. The individual had been tricking people into buying art toys via a fake Facebook page, resulting in significant financial losses for the victims. The suspect has been handed over to Pak Tho Police Station for further legal…
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Man harms himself after row over neighbour’s noisy child in Pattaya
A 26 year old Thai-German man turned his condo in Pattaya into a scene of horror after an argument with a neighbour spiralled out of control. Kitjapat K, known to friends as Eddie, was found drenched in blood with multiple knife wounds, yet remarkably calm, after locking himself in his room on Sunday night, September 1. Police and rescue workers…
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Filipina teacher allegedly slaps Thai schoolboy until ear bleeds
A Filipina teacher at a school in Bangkok allegedly slapped a six year old schoolboy’s ear until it bled because he could not answer her questions in class. The victim’s mother, 50 year old A, reached out to social media influencer Guntouch “Gun” Pongpaiboonwet after the 33 year old Filipina teacher, whose name remains undisclosed, attempted to settle the physical…
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Phuket hotels see steady service charges and rising room rates
Phuket’s hotel industry will see stable service charge income and rising room rates during the upcoming peak season, according to the Phuket Hotels Association (PHA). PHA President Bjorn Courage noted that employment levels in Phuket’s 95-member hotels have fully rebounded post-pandemic. Typically, service charges account for 10% of paid room nights and are distributed monthly among all staff members. With…
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Patong motorbike taxi drivers investigated for Grab driver assault
Motorbike taxi drivers in Patong are under police investigation following a violent assault on a Grab motorbike taxi driver last night. The incident occurred on Phra Metta Road at approximately 9.08pm when Patong Police were notified of the attack. Police Major Chayakorn Tangsakul, upon learning of the assault, dispatched officers to the scene immediately. Patong Police Chief Chalermchai Hoernsawat was…
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Jealous Burmese man fatally attacks 13 year old ex and her father
Thai police officers arrested a jealous Burmese man in the northern province of Tak three hours after he fatally attacked his 13 year old ex-girlfriend and her father. The attacker claimed that his ex-girlfriend’s father assaulted him first. Officers from Mae Sot Police Station were called to investigate the crime scene near Somdet Phra Chao Taksin Public Park in the…
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Cyber police arrest agent who defrauded actors of 10 million baht
Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) officer apprehended a fraudulent modelling agent who deceived aspiring actors into transferring more than 10 million baht, promising them roles alongside famous artists. Victims were lured into transferring money on multiple occasions, with one individual alone losing over 8 million baht in 42 transactions. On July 31, numerous victims reported the scam to CCIB chief Chatpandakant…
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Bangkok cat owner offers 15,000 baht reward for missing pet
A distraught cat owner in Bangkok offered a 15,000 baht reward for the safe return of her beloved pet which disappeared from her home in the Charansanitwong area on August 18. The black, neutered male cat, weighing around 7 kilogrammes, was last seen wearing a purple collar with an attached AirTag. In a heartfelt Facebook post yesterday, September 2, Natapan…
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Pattaya gas station worker fired over knife threat in fuel dispute
A gas station employee in Pattaya has been dismissed after a viral video showed him threatening a customer with a knife during an argument over an overfilled gas tank. A video was widely shared on social media, depicting a gas station worker brandishing a knife at a customer following a dispute over a minor overcharge for refuelling. The incident sparked…
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