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The Thaiger key takeaways The most common medical emergencies for expats in Thailand include motorcycle accidents, tropical diseases, and food or water-borne illnesses. Air pollution and heat-related conditions like heatstroke also pose serious seasonal health risks, especially in northern and...
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Pattaya biker fights for life after smashing into garbage truck
A motorcyclist was critically injured after crashing into a garbage truck during heavy rain on a major road in Pattaya in the early hours of Sunday morning. The crash occurred around 3.30am on November 2 on Sukhumvit Road, inbound to Chon Buri, as torrential rain soaked the streets. The slick road surface is believed to have played a major role…
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Thai woman killed and dumped in canal over alleged love affair
Police are searching for the suspects involved in the murder of a Thai woman whose body was found dumped in a canal in the central province of Nakhon Pathom. Adultery is suspected to be the motive behind the killing. A local fisherman alerted officers from Bang Len Police Station after discovering the body of the woman, later identified as 49…
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Russian QR code drug runner found hiding in Koh Samui hotel
A Russian man wanted for promoting drugs via QR codes was arrested by immigration police after fleeing Phuket and hiding at a hotel on Koh Samui. The suspect, 27 year old Semen Kasparian (also reported as Semian Gaspayan) was arrested by Surat Thani Immigration Police today, November 6, after fleeing an arrest warrant issued in Phuket. The Russian national is…
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Chon Buri worker dies on hammock after booze row with wife
A municipal worker in Chon Buri was found dead on a hammock behind his office after being kicked out by his wife following a dispute over his drinking. Police were called to the Laem Chabang City Municipality staff quarters in Thung Sukhla subdistrict around 8.30am on Monday, November 3, after a 39 year old employee was discovered motionless behind the…
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Phuket bosses demand action on Kathu-Patong tunnel plan
Business leaders in Phuket are urging the government to move forward with a vital tunnel project, warning that proposed changes could cause costly delays. At a recent press conference, 24 private-sector organisations joined forces to urge the Transport Ministry to move forward without further alterations or delays. The 3.98-kilometre tunnel, approved by the Cabinet on August 26, comes with a…
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Anutin cracks jokes, floats krathong and shrugs off zipper gaffe
Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his wife, Thananon Niramit, joined a traditional Loy Krathong event near Government House, where he made wishes, floated a krathong and shared a cheeky moment. They were joined by Deputy Prime Minister Sophon Saram, Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office Supamas Isaraphakdi, interior ministry official Santi Piyatat and Government spokesperson Siripong Angkasakulkiat. The group…
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Thailand braces for cool snaps and storms as Kalmaegi nears
Thailand will face cooler mornings in the north and storms in the south, as changing weather patterns and an incoming typhoon bring shifting conditions. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a warning for shifting weather patterns influenced by a monsoon trough stretching across the upper south, the Gulf of Thailand, and into a low-pressure cell over Vietnam’s coastal region.…
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DHL powers up Thailand’s first solar-run logistics hub
Thailand has taken a major step toward green logistics as DHL opened its first fully solar-powered facility, aiming to boost sustainable trade in Southeast Asia. The new Bangna Sustainable Logistics Centre, launched by DHL Supply Chain Thailand, is the logistics giant’s first global facility powered entirely by on-site solar energy. Backed by a 1.39 billion baht investment, the site showcases…
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PM Anutin threatens early House dissolution over censure plot
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul warned he may dissolve the House early if opposition parties push ahead with a censure debate driven by political motives. Anutin said he would not stand for politically motivated attacks. “If the censure debate is merely a political game and the government cannot counter it, the House will be dissolved.” The prime minister said the…
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Drug duo arrested in Phuket police raid on Cherng Talay home
Police in Cherng Talay arrested a Nigerian man and a Thai woman after raiding a home where multiple types of illegal drugs were discovered during a crackdown. Cherng Talay Police arrested 37 year old Nigerian national Kenneth Sibowo Nat and 32 year old Thai woman Nitida Karaket during a targeted raid on a house in Soi Cherng Talay 14 on…
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Thai cop charged after hit-and-run with teacher in Udon Thani
A police officer in Udon Thani, northeastern Thailand, faces charges after allegedly sideswiping a teacher’s car and fleeing the scene, prompting a chase and investigation. The drama unfolded yesterday, November 4, when kindergarten teacher Prapaporn, nicknamed Joom, was driving her white Honda City in Nong Han district. At a local intersection, her vehicle was reportedly struck by a pickup truck. Instead…
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Bangkok’s Mexican Embassy steps in after Miss Universe dispute
The Mexican Embassy stepped in after its Miss Universe contestant clashed with organisers in Thailand, following a dispute during pre-pageant events. The Mexican Embassy in Bangkok has confirmed it is actively monitoring the situation surrounding Fátima Bosch, the country’s representative at this year’s Miss Universe pageant. In a public statement, the embassy said it has remained in close contact with…
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Bangkok ex-PR girls caught running drug operation from apartment
Two former PR professionals were arrested in Bangkok after police discovered they were running an online drug operation from their apartment using delivery apps. Yesterday, November 4, officers led by Police Major General Worawit Yanachinda arrested 28 year old Yupa “Ja” and 27 year old Patcharee “Miki” (surnames withheld) at a housing complex in the capital’s Bang Khen district. The…
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Brazen Russian gang plasters Phuket with drug-selling QR codes
Chalermpong Saengdee, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Phuket (Zone 2) from the People’s Party, has warned of a new form of drug trafficking spreading across the island via a post on his personal Facebook page. Chalermpong revealed that foreigners are placing QR code stickers in tourist attractions and public areas throughout the province. These stickers link to online drug…
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Thailand pension scam: Fake app targets unsuspecting heirs
Thailand’s environment ministry has warned of scammers posing as officials, tricking pension recipients and heirs into downloading a fake app to steal data. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) has issued an urgent warning after reports surfaced of fraudsters pretending to be officials from its Office of the Permanent Secretary. The con artists are targeting victims by falsely claiming…
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Loy Krathong to rake in 6.5 billion baht despite toned-down mood
Thailand’s Loy Krathong Festival is expected to draw nearly 2 million local tourists and generate billions in revenue, despite scaled-back celebrations nationwide. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reports that around 1.91 million domestic tourists will take part in the nationwide festival today, November 5, opting for serene celebrations over the usual fanfare due to the national mourning period honouring…
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Research reveals smartwatches can really detect heart disease and Samsung proves the most accurate
The Thaiger key takeaways A meta-analysis of 26 studies involving 17,349 participants found smartwatches can accurately detect atrial fibrillation (AF) with up to 97% accuracy. Samsung and Amazfit ranked highest for diagnostic precision, slightly ahead of Apple and Withings. Despite impressive results, researchers warn of false positives, especially among healthy users, and stress the need for professional medical follow-up. Twenty-six…
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Pervert on a bike stalks woman in Sri Racha neighbourhood
A woman in Sri Racha, Chon Buri, was stalked and nearly attacked by a man on a motorbike who followed her home and was later caught on CCTV lurking outside her house. A 32 year old department store worker narrowly avoided an attack after being stalked by a man on a motorcycle. The drama unfolded around 8am yesterday, November 4,…
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British woman arrested for sex yoga at Koh Pha Ngan restaurant
A British tourist was arrested on Koh Pha Ngan for allegedly running sex-themed yoga classes at a local restaurant, charging attendees a 400 baht fee. Tourist police swooped on a restaurant in Village 8 of the Koh Pha Ngan subdistrict after a tip-off from a Facebook user flagged an ad promoting a weekly “Tantra Yoga” class. The flyer promised sessions…
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Pattaya locals catch gas thief in midnight CCTV sting
A gas thief was caught by quick-thinking Pattaya residents after returning to the scene, with CCTV footage helping to stop the late-night heist. In the early hours of yesterday, November 4, a would-be thief’s luck ran out when he returned to Soi Bongkot 2, only to be caught red-handed by a group of fed-up locals. The incident, which unfolded around…
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Thailand faces chill up north, storms down south
Thailand braces for mixed weather as the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts morning chills in the north and heavy rain in the south due to shifting monsoon patterns. A brewing typhoon in the South China Sea and a shifting monsoon front are expected to deliver changeable and occasionally severe weather across Thailand in the coming days, with isolated heavy rain,…
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Miss Universe 2025 chaos as host clashes with MUO, calls police on staff, contestant walkout
The 74th Miss Universe pageant, hosted in Thailand, has spiralled into unprecedented chaos just three days after contestants arrived. A dramatic feud has erupted between the host organisation, led by Nawat Itsaragrisil (CEO of MGI and the Miss Universe Thailand license holder), and the global Miss Universe Organisation (MUO), co-owned by Raul Rocha Cantu. For international fans trying to understand…
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Drunk driver crashes into pole, blacks out Chon Buri village
A man crashed his SUV into a utility pole in Chon Buri while driving home under the influence, causing a power outage and injuring himself. Emergency responders rushed to the quiet residential area behind the Highway Police Station in Nong Prue subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, around 4am today, November 4. They found a maroon Ford Everest, registered in Chon Buri,…
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Frenchman loses 18 million baht after scammer takes over Bangkok law firm
A Frenchman lost 18 million baht from his Bangkok-based law firm’s bank account after a scammer created false documents to take over the company. The French victim, Laurent Bruno Benoit, accompanied by his Thai lawyer Phumjai Mukda, met the founder of the non-profit organisation Saimai Survive today, November 4, to seek assistance after police officers allegedly ignored his complaint. Benoit…
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Thai woman found dead at accommodation in Cambodia
A Thai woman allegedly committed suicide at her accommodation in Cambodia. While the public suspected foul play, her elder brother and husband believed she took her own life due to depression. A Thai member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) based in Cambodia reported the discovery of a Thai woman’s body in a rented room in Poipet, Cambodia, yesterday, November…
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Thailand’s EC warns parties over fake membership scandal
Thailand’s Election Commission (EC) has warned political parties against using fake member data after a surge in online complaints from unsuspecting citizens. The warning comes after a surge in online complaints, where users discovered their names listed in party rosters despite never joining. One viral post on platform X sparked a wave of similar reports, prompting the EC to launch an…
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Bangkok factory blast kills worker during air-con repair job
A worker was killed when an air-con gas tank exploded at a chicken factory in Bangkok’s Nong Chok district during what was meant to be a routine repair. The fatal incident unfolded around 9am today, November 4, at a facility within the Bueng Kola Industrial Estate on Suwinthawong Road. Police Lieutenant Prayut Phuengkeha of Lam Phak Chi Police Station received…
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2 Thai celebrities accuse actor of multi-million baht investment scam
Two Thai celebrities accused a fellow actor of running an investment scam that swindled millions of baht from them and others in the same industry. The two victims, 26 year old Kittiphat “Gun” Lerk-ukot and 24 year old Pratchayakarn “Mudmee” Promkling, shared details of the alleged fraud with the non-profit organisation Saimai Survive yesterday, November 3. They explained that there…
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Thai firms hunker down as 2026 outlook remains gloomy
Thai business leaders have warned that the economy will remain sluggish in 2026, urging companies to focus on cost control and avoid risky strategies. At a recent seminar hosted by DailyNews, Pun Paniangvait, general manager of Thai President Foods Plc, maker of the popular Mama instant noodles, painted a cautious picture of the year to come. He pointed to declining…
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Police suspect foul play after woman found hanging at Nakhon Ratchasima home
Police suspect foul play after a Thai woman was found dead, hanging from a bedroom window at her home in the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima yesterday. Officers from Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima Police Station were called to investigate the death of the 68 year old woman, Pawanphat, at a house in the Nong Bua Sala sub-district. Police attended the scene…
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