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Belief in ghosts ignored: Thieves steal from cinerary urns in Buriram temples
Residents urged the police to swiftly arrest thieves who stole money kept in the cinerary urns of their deceased family members at four temples in the Isaan province of Buriram, allegedly to buy drugs. In line with Thai Buddhist traditions, it is customary to place coins in urns or containers with the ashes and bones of the cremated deceased, with…
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Thai health officials charge fake doctor over illegal clinic
Thai health officials have taken legal action against Thananon Hiranchaiwan, also known as Boss Doctor Ek, for falsely claiming to be a medical doctor and operating a clinic without proper authorisation. Earlier today, the Health Ministry, led by Assistant Minister Thanakrit Jitrariyaprat, along with Ittiporn Kanacharoen, Secretary-General of the Medical Council, and Panawat Panket, Director-General of the Department of Health…
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The fascinating history and facts of the Thai language
As Thailand becomes a hotspot for travel and a favourite destination for expats, more people are drawn to learn Thai to connect more deeply with the culture and people. With its melodic tones and distinct script, it may seem like one of the hardest languages to learn at first glance. However, it’s actually an incredibly captivating language. Together with ALA…
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Fan-tastic feud: Foreigner claims bar girl stole 130 baht, throws fan
Police summoned a foreign man and his wife for questioning yesterday after he accused a bar worker in the Isaan province of Udon Thani of stealing 130 baht and throwing a fan at one of the bar girls. The owner and workers at the Sky Blue bar in Udon Thani sought justice yesterday, October 14, by sharing video footage of…
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Love triangle turns deadly in Phuket with fatal point-blank shooting
A fatal shooting over a love triangle occurred outside Katu Police Station in Phuket on Sunday, October 13, when two men and one woman arranged a meeting to resolve the matter. Officers at Katu Police Station followed a white pickup belonging to the gunman, later identified as 32 year old Thitipong, who fled the scene after the shooting. Police managed…
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Thai execs ‘gen’-erate buzz, placing big bets on AI for success
In a bold business move, executives in Thailand are betting big on generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), catapulting it to the top of their corporate agendas, reveals a sizzling study by global CRM giant Salesforce. Amidst economic turbulence, Siddharth Rastogi, Salesforce’s vice-president for the ASEAN, insists it will work. “We’ve got the magic mix for AI adoption, thanks to the nation’s…
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Thai transwoman arrested for drunk driving bites, punches cop
A Thai transwoman failed to escape a drunk driving arrest at a checkpoint in the northern province of Lampang, so she opted to bite and punch one of the police officers during her arrest. Officers from Mueang Lampang Police Station set up the checkpoint on Duangrat Road in the Suan Dok sub-district, Mueang district, Lampang, on the night of Sunday,…
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Thailand to explore new tax system for ageing population
Thailand must urgently adjust its tax structure and increase tax participation to address future expenses related to its ageing population, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat. The Finance Ministry is exploring a negative income tax (NIT) system to assist individuals with incomes below a government-set threshold. Julapun clarified that the goal is to ensure residents can sustain their livelihoods,…
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iCon Group leaves 635 investors short-changed in 232 million baht bust
In the wake of the iCon Group’s alleged Ponzi scheme scandal, 635 people filed complaints against the company, reporting losses exceeding 232 million baht. Investigations are currently underway into the involvement of a policeman, a politician, and a fraudulent doctor linked to the organisation. The iCon Group, a beauty and supplementary products company, has become a hot topic in Thailand…
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Husband accidentally shoots wife in Nakhon Si Thammarat, flees
A tragic incident occurred in Nakhon Si Thammarat, where a husband accidentally discharged a firearm, resulting in the death of his wife. He sought help from neighbours before fleeing on a motorcycle. Police are urgently pursuing the suspect and investigating the cause. Police reported that the incident took place yesterday, October 14. Phongwut Wutipong, an investigator at Ron Phibun Police…
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PM Paetongtarn under fire for media freedom feud
Prolific petitioner Ruangkrai Leekitwattana has once again targeted Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra with a fresh complaint, charging her with an alleged assault on media freedom—a move he claims could topple her from power. Today, October 15, Ruangkrai announced that he’s officially lodged a request with the Election Commission (EC), urging a probe into PM Paetongtarn’s supposedly controversial chat with a…
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Human skeletal remains found along Ratchaburi canal road
Police in Ratchaburi province are investigating the discovery of human skeletal remains along a canal road, believed to belong to an individual who may have died unnoticed and whose body was later disturbed by animals. The remains were found yesterday near Wat Baan Mai I Chang in Bang Phae district. Police Lieutenant Santi Nuchuay of Bang Phae Police Station received…
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German tourist nabbed for drugs and overstaying in Phuket
Patong police yesterday dramatically swooped on a 29 year old German tourist, arresting him on charges of drug use and overstaying his visa in Thailand. The bust went down at 2.30pm, yesterday, October 13, right in the comfort of his hotel room on Prachanukroh Road. According to insider info from the boys in blue, the unnamed German traveller was whisked…
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Heavy rain forecast for 31 provinces, Bangkok at risk
Heavy rainfall is expected today, affecting 31 provinces across Thailand, including Bangkok, which faces a 60% chance of showers. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning about potential flash floods and forest runoffs, especially in the southern regions. The TMD forecasted weather conditions for the next 24 hours, highlighting that easterly and southeasterly winds are bringing moisture from the…
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Thai man severely injured after balcony collapses on Bangkok path
A 65 year old Thai man sustained severe injuries after a balcony of a four-storey building collapsed onto him while he was walking along the footpath on Charansanitwong Road in the Bang Phlat district of Bangkok on October 12. The 36 year old deep-fried chicken vendor, Wae Nawae, who witnessed the accident, called officers from Bang Phlat Police Station and…
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Sattahip squad busts a gamble of gals in illegal gaming ring
Police in Sattahip arrested a group of Thai women for illegal gambling after receiving a tip-off from concerned citizens. The women were caught playing Pok Deng behind a local restaurant near the Bang Saray Night Market. Police responded immediately to the report and apprehended four women. Evidence seized at the scene included a deck of Pok Deng cards, 240 baht…
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31 Thai university students injured in Nakhon Pathom bus accident
A coach bus driver crashed into a 12-wheel truck carrying pigs on Phet Kasem Road in the central province of Nakhon Pathom yesterday, October 14, leaving 31 university students injured. Officers from Mueang Nakhon Pathom Police Station investigated the accident at about 6.45pm, along with rescuers from the Suksalanukroh Nakhon Pathom Foundation. The windscreen of the bus was shattered and…
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Bangkok to sign MoU for Orange Line, road closures expected
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is set to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) for the transfer of areas during the construction of the Orange Line’s western section this week. Tawatchai Napasaksri, director of BMA’s Public Works Department, confirmed that the committee overseeing the handover of roads in Bangkok, along with…
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Phuket couple face charges after daughter suffers fractured skull
A couple in Phuket is facing serious charges after their two year old daughter was discovered unconscious with a fractured skull, the result of a horrific beating. Investigating officers revealed that both parents tested positive for drugs, adding to the grim nature of this tragic case. A concerned neighbour, alarmed by the ongoing abuse, called emergency services to the family’s…
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Party poopers: Bang Lamung police arrest two men in drug bust
In a dramatic late-night raid, Bang Lamung police arrested two Thai men after a tip-off revealed an audacious plan to deliver a massive haul of drugs to local pool villa parties. The operation unfolded around 11pm yesterday, October 14, leading to the detention of 29 year olds Aree Watanasuksawat and Supap Phahonpaet, who are now under suspicion of distributing a…
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Woman arrested in Nakhon Ratchasima for fake shooting threats
A woman in Nakhon Ratchasima was arrested for posting fake shooting threats at a local mall in a spree of Facebook posts pretending to be a young man plotting the heinous acts. She cited stress and unemployment as reasonings for the hoax messages. Identified by police only as Bang-on, the 31 year old woman was apprehended at her residence in…
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Pheu Thai confident on referendum despite double-majority dispute
The Pheu Thai Party remains optimistic that the referendum on constitutional amendments will proceed early next year, despite disagreements regarding the double-majority requirement in the referendum bill. Sorawong Thienthong, Pheu Thai Party Secretary-General, reaffirmed the party’s commitment to holding the referendum in early 2025. The initial step involves ensuring that the amended bill successfully passes through Parliament in the coming…
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Scottish tourist in Pattaya paranoid after mixing cannabis and meds
A 55 year old Scottish tourist sparked concern at a Pattaya hotel after exhibiting erratic behaviour, believed to be linked to excessive cannabis and prescription medication use. Around 12.38pm yesterday, October 13, Pattaya police responded to a report from hotel staff regarding a foreign female guest acting irrationally at a hotel on Jomtien Beach Road. Upon arrival, officers encountered Tracy,…
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Confrontation at Phuket restaurant turns deadly, man gunned down
A man in Phuket was fatally shot while attempting to flee his attacker near Kathu Police Station yesterday, October 13 following a dispute between the two which had escalated to deadly levels. The victim, identified as 38 year old Suwit “Lek” Nokket, was shot twice before trying to escape across the street towards the police station. Despite being rushed to…
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Shocking arrest: Bangkok electrical wire thief nabbed
Police apprehended a suspect involved in cutting electrical wires, while another managed to escape. The incident occurred early today, October 14, resulting in one arrest and a positive test for illegal substances. Around 4.30am, police officers from Thonglor Police Station, led by Police Colonel Pansa Amornapitak, Deputy Superintendent Police Lieutenant Colonel Natthakit Jokkhoksung, and their team, were patrolling the area…
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Thailand issues weather warning for heavy rain in 40 provinces
Thailand’s Meteorological Department issued another serious weather warning for 40 provinces, urging residents, especially in Bangkok, its surrounding areas, the southern region, and the eastern region, to prepare for heavy rainfall affecting up to 70% of these regions. The TMD forecasts that in the next 24 hours, easterly and southeasterly winds will bring moisture from the South China Sea and…
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Mother and daughter escape machete attack by ex monk neighbour
A 52 year old mother and her daughter narrowly escaped a terrifying ordeal when a 23 year old neighbour, who was once a monk at a nearby temple, broke into their home with a machete after his romantic advances were rejected. The incident occurred yesterday evening, and the CCTV footage from the house in Makkhaeng subdistrict, Mueang district, Udon Thani…
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Van collides with truck, injuring multiple passengers in Thailand
A passenger van collided with an 18-wheel truck, causing significant damage and injuring multiple passengers. Officials are urgently assisting, suspecting the driver fell asleep. Police are investigating to uncover the truth. Early this morning, rescue services from Hook 31, Nakhon Ratchasima, were alerted to an accident involving a passenger van and an 18-wheel truck on the Mittraphap-Khon Kaen road. The…
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Thailand braces for heavy rain and flash floods in 36 provinces
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a severe weather warning for 36 provinces, predicting continued heavy rainfall. Bangkok and the southern regions are expected to be significantly affected, with the latter facing an 80% chance of torrential rain. Citizens should be on high alert for potential flash floods and forest runoffs. The TMD forecast for the next 24 hours highlights…
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Krabi Airport gears up for 60% surge in tourist season flights
Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri has directed Krabi International Airport and associated agencies to prepare for a substantial rise in flights and passenger traffic during the high tourist season, particularly along the Andaman coast. According to the Department of Airports (DOA), the 2024/2025 winter flight schedule includes over 160 domestic flights, more than 60 international flights, and 90 charter flights…
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