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  • Brake failure blamed after fatal truck crash at Chon Buri toll gate | Thaiger

    Brake failure blamed after fatal truck crash at Chon Buri toll gate

    A 10-wheel truck crashed into a toll booth in Chon Buri, leaving one person dead and three others injured. The driver blamed brake failure for the fatal accident. Highway Police officers were alerted to the accident at Phanat Nikhom Toll Gate in Don Hua Ror sub-district, Chon Buri, at about 2.30pm yesterday, September 1. Officers arrived at the scene along…

  • Tourist surge in Phuket drives revenue into the billions | Thaiger

    Tourist surge in Phuket drives revenue into the billions

    Phuket’s tourism industry is riding a wave of recovery, welcoming millions of visitors and raking in staggering revenue in just seven months. According to the Provincial Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Office in Phuket, more than 7.6 million tourists arrived between January and July this year. The influx generated 290 billion baht for the island’s economy, reinforcing Phuket’s status as…

  • 16 Cambodian migrant workers caught hiding in sugarcane fields in Sa Kaeo | Thaiger

    16 Cambodian migrant workers caught hiding in sugarcane fields in Sa Kaeo

    Today, 2 September, at 4.20am, Eastern Military Force’s Aranyaprathet Task Force, including Ranger Company 1204 and the 30th Cavalry Battalion, carried out a patrol in Baan Phan Suek, Village 5, Phan Suk Subdistrict, Aranyaprathet District. During the operation, soldiers discovered a group of suspicious people hiding in a sugarcane field at the edge of the village.   View this post…

  • Ex-MP dances naked to fulfill vow after Paetongtarn removed | Thaiger

    Ex-MP dances naked to fulfill vow after Paetongtarn removed

    A former Member of Parliament (MP) from the Move Forward Party (MFP) stripped naked yesterday, 1 September, and performed a traditional Thai dance to fulfil her vow after the former Prime Minister of Thailand, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, was removed from office.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) The ex-MP, Amarat Chokepamitkul, had announced…

  • Jealous ex on rampage: Man stabbed in Pattaya attack | Thaiger

    Jealous ex on rampage: Man stabbed in Pattaya attack

    A late-night visit turned violent in Pattaya after a jealous ex-boyfriend allegedly stormed into a rental room and stabbed a man in a fit of rage, leaving behind a bloody scene and a trail of chaos. The assault took place at 8.36pm yesterday, September 1, at a property in Thung Sra Kaew Village. The Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Unit was…

  • Rush hour horror: Motorcyclist crushed by Bangkok bus (video) | Thaiger

    Rush hour horror: Motorcyclist crushed by Bangkok bus (video)

    Morning commuters in central Bangkok were met with chaos and tragedy after a motorcyclist was fatally crushed beneath a bus near the Asok-Sukhumvit intersection yesterday. The deadly crash occurred at 7.59am yesterday, September 1, on Asok Montri Road (Sukhumvit 21), right outside an office building near the bustling Asok junction. The incident brought traffic to a standstill in one of…

  • Phatthalung teen arrested after hammer attack on family | Thaiger

    Phatthalung teen arrested after hammer attack on family

    A 15 year old boy in Phatthalung was apprehended by police after he violently attacked family members under the influence of methamphetamine. Armed with a hammer, he attempted to assault his mother and grandmother before police intervened. Police Lieutenant Chokdee Areerak, the deputy inspector of Mueang Phatthalung Police Station, led officers to surround a house in Mueang Phatthalung district after…

  • Political poker: People’s Party keeps Thailand guessing on next PM | Thaiger

    Political poker: People’s Party keeps Thailand guessing on next PM

    It’s the political cliffhanger gripping Thailand: the People’s Party (PP), holding the largest number of MPs, is still keeping its cards close to its chest as the race for Thailand’s next prime minister heats up. The PP, with 143 MPs, has yet to throw its support behind any candidate in the upcoming parliamentary vote for the country’s 32nd prime minister.…

  • Rescue team intervenes as topless woman runs into traffic in Pattaya | Thaiger

    Rescue team intervenes as topless woman runs into traffic in Pattaya

    A rescue team transported a woman to the hospital after she was seen running topless and cutting in front of a car on Sukhumvit Road in Pattaya last night, September 1.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) The Sawang Borriboon Dhammastan Pattaya Rescue Foundation was called to Sukhumvit Road in northern Pattaya…

  • Bomb attack at Ayutthaya motorcycle shop injures one, damages property | Thaiger

    Bomb attack at Ayutthaya motorcycle shop injures one, damages property

    A group of six people, armed with clubs and knives, attacked a motorcycle repair shop using three homemade bombs, injuring one person and severely damaging a motorcycle. The incident occurred at 12.30am today, September 2, in Nakhon Luang district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province. Police Colonel Chanphak Suwannachuen from the Nakhon Luang Police Station received the report of a violent…

  • Message alert: LINE Thailand slashes unsend time to just 1 hour | Thaiger

    Message alert: LINE Thailand slashes unsend time to just 1 hour

    That panicked rush to delete that embarrassing drunk text or accidental chat with your ex is about to get a whole lot more stressful.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) LINE, one of Thailand’s most popular messaging apps, is slashing its message cancellation window from 24 hours to just one hour. The…

  • Heavy rain alert issued for 51 Thai provinces, flash floods possible | Thaiger

    Heavy rain alert issued for 51 Thai provinces, flash floods possible

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather forecast for the next 24 hours, indicating heavy rainfall in 51 provinces across Thailand, particularly in Bangkok, the metropolitan area, northeastern, central, eastern, and the western coast of the southern region. The public is advised to be cautious of potential flash floods and overflowing waterways due to accumulated rainfall. Northern Thailand…

  • Rayong masseuse files complaint after client’s false gold theft accusation | Thaiger

    Rayong masseuse files complaint after client’s false gold theft accusation

    A Thai masseuse in the eastern province of Rayong filed a counter-complaint after being falsely accused by a client of stealing a gold necklace, which police later found in the client’s car. The 49 year old masseuse, Rungrat, visited Nikom Phatthana Police Station to lodge a complaint against her female client after being branded a thief. She detailed the incident…

  • 2 boat crew rescue women from suicide attempt in Chao Phraya River | Thaiger

    2 boat crew rescue women from suicide attempt in Chao Phraya River

    Two crew members of a passenger boat on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok successfully rescued a Thai woman from a suicide attempt yesterday, August 31. Rescue teams from the Sai Ma Municipality Office and the Ruam Katanyu Foundation were called to transport the 21 year old woman to the hospital after she was pulled from the river. The woman wept…

  • Cambodian soldiers accused of planting explosives in Thai territory | Thaiger

    Cambodian soldiers accused of planting explosives in Thai territory

    Today, September 1, the Royal Thai Army (RTA) has reported that Cambodian soldiers allegedly planted improvised explosive devices (IEDs) inside Thai territory near Hill 350, close to the Ta Kwai Castle area, heightening border tensions.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) According to a report from the Second Army Region, yesterday, August…

  • National park officers seize sacred stones in Prachuap Khiri Khan | Thaiger

    National park officers seize sacred stones in Prachuap Khiri Khan

    In Prachuap Khiri Khan, officers from Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park confiscated 202.5 kilogrammes of Hin Phra That stones, believed to be intended for sale in the highly sought-after amulet market. Police are urgently pursuing those responsible for the illegal extraction. Today, September 1, Pisith Charoensuk, the head of Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park, reported that patrol teams…

  • Police seek French tourist after Patong hotel altercation with Australian | Thaiger

    Police seek French tourist after Patong hotel altercation with Australian

    An altercation between an Australian tourist and a French tourist occurred inside a hotel in Patong yesterday morning, August 31, leading the police to search for the Frenchman who left the scene. Patong Police responded to a report of a violent incident on Nanai Road, Patong, at approximately 9.35am. Hotel staff reported a fight between two foreign guests. Police arrived…

  • Multiple bombings and tyre fires hit southern provinces overnight | Thaiger

    Multiple bombings and tyre fires hit southern provinces overnight

    A series of disturbances erupted across multiple locations in Narathiwat last night, August 31, as perpetrators detonated bombs near ATMs and set tyres on fire. Police responded and conducted investigations into these incidents. Reports indicated the unrest began around 7.40pm yesterday, August 31. The police at Su-ngai Padi station received information from a commander of the Ranger Company 4811 about…

  • Crash victim turns suspect as hospital uncovers 458 Yaba pills during treatment | Thaiger

    Crash victim turns suspect as hospital uncovers 458 Yaba pills during treatment

    A Thai patient became a drug suspect after medical staff discovered 458 methamphetamine tablets, commonly known as Yaba, hidden in her bra while treating injuries from a motorcycle accident. The 35 year old woman, Supannee, was admitted to Manchakhiri Hospital in Khon Kaen province yesterday, August 30, after she ran a red light and crashed her motorcycle into a pickup…

  • Bangkok mall sacks transwoman staff for abusing Muslim woman on train | Thaiger

    Bangkok mall sacks transwoman staff for abusing Muslim woman on train

    A Thai transwoman is under fire after a viral video showed her insulting a Muslim woman on the Airport Rail Link train, apparently because the victim accidentally touched her bag. A witness shared the videos of the transwoman, later identified as Choosak, on Facebook after the incident, which occurred on the evening of Friday, August 29. In the video, Choosak…

  • Malaysian man caught smuggling weapons into Thailand for 70,000 baht | Thaiger

    Malaysian man caught smuggling weapons into Thailand for 70,000 baht

    A 45 year old Malaysian man was apprehended in Songkhla for smuggling military-grade weapons and over 400 rounds of ammunition into Thailand. He confessed to being hired by a Malaysian national for 70,000 baht to transport the arms. Police Colonel Surachit Phetchajom, together with administrative and military officials, announced Yeb Sun Ee’s arrest. Yeb was found in possession of two…

  • Heavy rain forecast for 38 Thai provinces today | Thaiger

    Heavy rain forecast for 38 Thai provinces today

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has forecast heavy rain across four regions tomorrow, with 38 provinces expected to be affected. Residents are advised to prepare for flash floods and landslides due to continuous rainfall. The warning applies particularly to the north, northeast, east, and the western coast of the south. The TMD predicted heavy downpours in specific areas, notably in…

  • Police arrest legendary gambling den owner in Ayutthaya raid | Thaiger

    Police arrest legendary gambling den owner in Ayutthaya raid

    Police have arrested 69 year old Amnuay Kiattidonmuang, known as Pa Nuay Don Mueang, the renowned owner of the legendary gambling den. The arrest took place following a raid on a mansion in Bang Pahan district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province. This follows the joint operation by the Department of Provincial Administration and Don Mueang Police Station which led to…

  • Pattaya restaurant raided for illegal kratom drink sales | Thaiger

    Pattaya restaurant raided for illegal kratom drink sales

    In the early hours of yesterday, August 30, a task force led by senior district official Wanchai Wannapraham carried out a raid on a restaurant named Feel Camp, located in Soi Pattaya Tai. This operation was initiated under the directive of Banglamung District Chief Patcharapat Sritanyanon, following complaints lodged with the Damrongdhama Centre. The complaints were related to the establishment’s…

  • Thai navy seizes 8,000 litres of smuggled diesel oil | Thaiger

    Thai navy seizes 8,000 litres of smuggled diesel oil

    The Second Naval Area Command in Songkhla recently detained a modified fishing vessel suspected of smuggling 8,000 litres of diesel oil without customs clearance. Three crew members were apprehended, and the vessel was brought ashore for legal proceedings. This marks almost 30,000 litres of oil seized in just one month. Yesterday, August 30, naval forces, including patrol boat T.266 and…

  • Man injured in Phatthalung temple shooting during funeral | Thaiger

    Man injured in Phatthalung temple shooting during funeral

    A shooting occurred at a funeral in the kitchen area of a temple in Chai Buri subdistrict, Mueang district, Phatthalung province, today, August 31, at 2.50am.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) A 45 year old man, Chatchai, whose surname is withheld, was seriously injured. He was shot in the shoulder, with…

  • Khon Kaen motorcycle crash leads to methamphetamine discovery | Thaiger

    Khon Kaen motorcycle crash leads to methamphetamine discovery

    A motorcycle accident at a red-light intersection in Khon Kaen province led to an unexpected discovery, resulting in the arrest of 35 year old Supannee. The incident occurred at 12.30am yesterday, August 31, when she collided with the rear of a pickup truck in front of Mueang Khon Kaen Hospital in Kut Khao subdistrict, Mueang Khon Kaen district. Emergency services…

  • Pattaya police raid convenience store selling illegal vapes, seize 600 items | Thaiger

    Pattaya police raid convenience store selling illegal vapes, seize 600 items

    In a late-night operation on August 30, at 12.36am, Banglamung Police executed a raid on a commercial property located at 112/13-14, Soi Phornprapanimit 2, Pattaya. Led by Police Colonel Sarawut Nootnarut, with assistance from Police Lieutenant Colonel Kornphong Sukwisit and Police Sub-Lieutenant Thongthawat Phonlakhon, the police targeted a convenience store that was covertly functioning as a comprehensive electronic cigarette outlet.…

  • Khon Kaen police raid karaoke bar, 23 test positive for drugs | Thaiger

    Khon Kaen police raid karaoke bar, 23 test positive for drugs

    In Khon Kaen, police conducted an early morning raid on a karaoke bar yesterday, August 30, discovering 23 patrons who tested positive for drug use. The venue’s owner is now facing charges as a result of the suspected narcotics event. The raid was prompted by reports that the bar allowed tourists to consume Happy Water, a cocktail containing drugs like…

  • Bangkok protest set for today against Pheu Thai’s government formation | Thaiger

    Bangkok protest set for today against Pheu Thai’s government formation

    The United Power of the Land to Protect Sovereignty and its supporters are set to convene at Victory Monument in Bangkok today, August 31, opposing the Pheu Thai Party’s efforts to form a new government. This decision follows the Constitutional Court’s ruling on August 29, which removed Paetongtarn Shinawatra from the prime ministerial candidacy due to a leaked phone call…