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Details emerge on Nakhon Phanom 12 million baht lottery dispute
The ongoing saga of a 12 million baht lottery win involving a female food vendor in That Phanom district, Nakhon Phanom province, has taken a new turn. The lottery, drawn on January 17, reportedly won 6 million baht for Boomlom, the food vendor, who claimed that Police Lieutenant Thitiphat, a customer she knew, had given her the ticket to settle…
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DSI investigates possible tampering in Tangmo’s death case
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has approved an inquiry into the case of late Thai actress Tangmo, following concerns about potential external and official involvement. Suspicions have been raised regarding possible manipulation of the justice process. Police Lieutenant Colonel Yutthana Phaedam, Director-General of the DSI, authorised the investigation yesterday, January 22. This decision came after a complaint was filed…
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Thai police arrest drug suspect after tense standoff in Nakhon Nayok
Yesterday, January 22, police from the Ongkharak district in Nakhon Nayok collaborated with officers from Wang Noi district in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya to apprehend a 35 year old drug suspect, Manop “M” Naramrum. Manop, wanted on charges related to conspiracy to commit drug offences, was hiding in a dormitory in Phayom subdistrict. During the operation, the suspect fired two…
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Chinese tourist’s van overturns in Pattaya, sparks traffic chaos
A Chinese tourist’s van overturned, leading to a road blockage on Pattaya Second Road and causing delays exceeding 30 minutes, resulting in minor injuries. The Pattaya Rescue Centre was informed about the accident at 10.06pm on Tuesday, January 21. Upon notification, Pattaya police and rescue teams promptly arrived at the scene. They discovered a white Toyota Alphard van overturned on…
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Turkish tourist robbed of 70k baht by transgender in Pattaya
A Turkish man reported being robbed of 73,000 baht by a transgender person on Pattaya Central Road, marking the third such incident within the week. The 52 year old Turkish national, Mustafa, filed a complaint at Pattaya Police Station yesterday, January 22 at 5.06am, stating he had been robbed of €500 and US$1,200 (approximately 73,000 baht). The incident transpired on…
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Illicit cigarettes seized in Buriram; 42 million baht loss reported
Police in Buriram have apprehended wholesalers and small retail shops involved in selling illicit cigarettes with counterfeit excise stamps, imported illegally from China, causing a 42 million baht (US$1.2 million) loss to the state. On January 22, officials from the Excise Department’s regional and local branches, alongside the Central Investigation Bureau, conducted operations in Pakham district and Mueang Buriram district…
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3 orangutans destined for Bangkok seized in smuggling bust
Three orangutans were seized in Chumphon’s Mueang district yesterday, January 22 while en route to Bangkok. These animals were discovered in a pickup truck driven by 63 year old Winai (surname withheld), with 45 year old Kalaya in the front passenger seat. The orangutans, classified as endangered species under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), were contained…
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Myanmar migrants smuggling ring busted in Ayutthaya
On January 21 at 5pm, Ayutthaya immigration police, in collaboration with highway police, apprehended a 39 year old Myanmar national, Zaw Zaw Lin, and a 32 year old Myanmar national, Nae Sein Ma, for illegally transporting 10 Myanmar nationals in a vehicle. The arrest took place along kilometres 46-47 on Highway 32, Asia Road, Thato subdistrict, Maharaj district, Ayutthaya province.…
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Thailand’s first LGBTQ+ couple registers marriage on historic day
History was made in Bangkok as Thailand celebrated its first official day of equal marriage. Organised by Narumit Pride, alongside numerous government and civil society organisations, the event marked the start of marriage registration for LGBTQ+ couples nationwide, turning a long-awaited dream into reality. At 6.15am, the first couple, 33 year old Ploynapas Jirasukon and 32 year old Kwanporn Kongphet…
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Pathum Thani wife stabs husband in self-defence during dispute
In Pathum Thani, a domestic dispute between a suspicious husband and his wife ended in tragedy when the wife defended herself by stabbing him, resulting in his death. The incident occurred today, January 23, at 1am in a fourth-floor apartment room within a five-storey building in Mueang district, Pathum Thani province. Police Lieutenant Suwat Phoree from the Pak Khlong Rangsit…
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Election official faces legal action over Bhumjaithai Party decision
Election Commission (EC) secretary-general Sawang Boonmee may face legal action for his decision not to recommend the dissolution of the Bhumjaithai Party over allegations of unlawful donations. Lawyer Pattharapong Supaksorn has filed a petition with the Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases against the senior EC official. Pattharapong accuses Sawang of dereliction of duty, based on his decision…
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€100,000 reward offered in Dutchman’s mysterious death in Phuket
The chilling mystery surrounding the death of Dutch national Stephan Buczynski in Phuket 12 years ago has taken a dramatic turn, as the Peter R. de Vries Foundation announced a €100,000 reward (around 3.5 million baht) for any information leading to justice. Buczynski, only 26 years old at the time, was found dead in the waters off Patong Beach on…
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New Thai law lets LGBTQ+ couples sue for adultery compensation
Thailand has made legal history by granting LGBTQ+ couples the right to sue adulterous spouses for compensation, marking a pivotal step towards equality under the law. The amendment, which came into effect today, ensure[s fair treatment for all couples, regardless of gender. The Civil and Commercial Code has been updated to allow LGBTQ+ spouses the same legal protections as heterosexual…
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Thai driver released on 600,000 baht bail after killing motorcyclist
The Bangkok South Criminal Court released a Thai sedan driver on bail set at 600,000 baht this afternoon after he intentionally hit and killed a motorcyclist on Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok. The 30 year old suspect, Seree Srettheenamwong, was captured on a security camera deliberately crashing his white Toyota Altis sedan into a black electric motorcycle ridden by 49 year…
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Russian tourist attacked in Pattaya over livestream mix-up
A Russian tourist’s harmless social media livestream took a violent turn on Pattaya Beach when a local woman, mistakenly believing she was being filmed, assaulted him in a dramatic scene outside the Pattaya City Police Station. The incident unfolded in the early hours of today, when Evgenii, a 45 year old Russian national, was livestreaming near Pattaya Beach. Standing by…
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Chinese man left blind after brutal assault by fellow countrymen
A group of over 10 Chinese nationals brutally assaulted a fellow countryman outside the victim’s nightclub in Pattaya in September last year, leaving him blind and causing 2 million baht loss. The Chinese victim, Chen Jing, approached the Facebook news page Big Kren to seek justice. The incident occurred at approximately 2am on September 24 of last year outside the…
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Thai high school teacher accused of sexually assaulting 13 year old girl
A high school teacher allegedly sexually assaulted a 13 year old girl in the art classroom of a school in the northern province of Phitsanulok over several months. The parents of the 13 year old victim filed a complaint against the male teacher at Mueang Phitsanulok Police Station and later shared details of the case with DailyNews yesterday. They wanted…
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Bangkok set for Thailand’s first legal same-sex marriages on January 23
Bangkok is making history as it prepares to offer Thailand’s first-ever legal same-sex marriage registrations starting January 23, 2025, following the enforcement of the Marriage Equality Act (Amendment No. 24, 2024). Thailand becomes the first Southeast Asian nation and third Asian country to legalise same-sex marriage following Taiwan in 2019 and Nepal in 2024, marking a historic step for LGBTQ+…
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Thai woman and daughter flee after death threat by mentally ill man
A Thai woman and her daughter faced death threats from a man with a mental illness in the Isaan province of Buriram after she rejected his advances. The 49 year old single mother, Waenphet, and her 29 year old daughter, Pimonrat, relocated from Buriram to a new residence after being harassed and threatened by a man named Chart. Waenphet explained that…
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Russian tourist shot with rubber bullet in Phuket knife drama
Chaos erupted in Nai Yang, Phuket yesterday, January 21, as police resorted to using a rubber bullet to disarm a knife-wielding Russian woman in a bid to prevent self-harm. The shocking incident unfolded near Soi Nai Yang 16, sparking alarm among locals and tourists. The commotion began around 4pm when Sakhu Police received a call about a 55 year old…
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Bangkok: Blind woman sexually harassed by cousin seeks help
A blind woman has sought help from Panadda Wongphudee, president of the Foundation for Good Deeds after enduring a month-long ordeal of alleged sexual harassment by her cousin. The police are set to issue a summons yesterday, January 21. The incident was shared on Panadda’s personal Instagram account, a well-known beauty queen, actress, singer, and presenter, who also serves as the…
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FazWaz assumes control of Lifull Connect for Thai global real estate leadership and innovation
Phuket-found PropTech company FazWaz has taken over Lifull Connect, the world’s largest real estate aggregation network, solidifying its position as a leader in the global real estate market. This milestone showcases the potential of Thai companies to succeed internationally. FazWaz and Thaiger share core shareholders which emphasises their joint commitment to advancing Thai businesses globally and reinforcing Phuket’s growing reputation…
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How TrustFinance is leading financial transparency in 2025
The world of digital finance is full of malicious people who seek to use the anonymity and obscure nature of the internet to scam and take advantage of other people’s money. Almost everyone has lost their money or at least had a friend or family member scammed by what they thought was a trusted person telling them to trade, invest,…
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Thai ex-police sues vendor for reneging 6 million baht lottery deal
A former Thai police officer filed a complaint against a female food vendor in the Isaan province of Nakhon Phanom after she allegedly refused to share half of the 6-million-baht reward from a winning lottery ticket, as she had reportedly promised. The 68 year old food vendor, Boonlom Mikawan, claimed her prize for winning lottery number 807779 on January 17. She…
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Thailand tops as dream destination for Southeast Asian travellers
Thailand has emerged as the top dream destination for Southeast Asian travellers, as revealed by Grab’s SEA Travel Insights 2024 report. Chantsuda Thananitayaudom, senior director of commercial and marketing at Grab Thailand, highlighted the importance of Southeast Asian tourists to Thailand’s tourism industry. In 2024, Thailand welcomed over 10.6 million travellers from Southeast Asia, representing 30% of its international arrivals.…
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Brunei tourist scammed of 80k baht at Thai floating market
A dream holiday turned sour for a Brunei tourist after falling victim to a floating market scam in Thailand, leaving him over 80,000 baht out of pocket. The tourist’s viral warning clip has sparked outrage and debate across social media. The drama unfolded on January 2 when the tourist booked an extravagant package at a floating market for 160 Brunei…
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Thai police deny plan to deport 48 Uyghur men to China
The Royal Thai Police (RTP) has refuted claims by human rights organisations that they are attempting to deport 48 Uyghur men to China. Since fleeing from China’s Xinjiang province in 2014, the group has reportedly been imprisoned, with 43 held at the Immigration Bureau headquarters and the remaining five in Thai prisons. Human Rights Watch has called on the Thai…
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Garbage truck tragedy in Ayutthaya leaves driver dead
In Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, a tragic accident occurred when a garbage truck rolled into a canal, fatally trapping the driver under its wheels. Emergency services had to employ a crane to retrieve both the vehicle and the man. Yesterday, January 21, Police Captain Bunchoed Chuedbaramee from Uthai Police Station, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province, was notified of a fatal…
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Teasure-hunting game Jagat sparks public distirbance in Thailand
Patrol and Special Operations Division police are monitoring players of the treasure-hunting game, Jagat, after reports of community disturbances caused by players searching for virtual coins to earn real-life cash. Jagat is gaining popularity, particularly in Thailand and Indonesia. The game was developed by Jagat Tech, founded by Barry Beagen and Loy Xing Zhe. The game operates on a model…
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Labour Ministry probes fake health certificates for migrant workers
Labour Ministry Permanent Secretary Boonsong Thapchaiyuth ordered an investigation into allegations of fake health certificates being sold to migrant workers, purportedly through connections with senior ministry officials. Boonsong emphasised that the ministry is taking these allegations seriously. He urged representatives and employers registering foreign workers to follow legal protocols, ensuring authentic health checks are conducted. Following these reports, Boonsong has…
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