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  • Thai man murders 2 year old stepdaughter while intoxicated | Thaiger

    Thai man murders 2 year old stepdaughter while intoxicated

    A Thai man admitted to murdering his two year old stepdaughter at a house in Samut Prakarn province near Bangkok while he was intoxicated. Police suspected a 16 year old caregiver of involvement in the murder. Medical professionals reached out to officers from Phra Pradaeng Police Station at night on December 17 after an unconscious girl, 2 year old Focus,…

  • Tragic car and motorcycle collision in Chachoengsao claims mother’s life, leaves daughter critically injured | Thaiger

    Tragic car and motorcycle collision in Chachoengsao claims mother’s life, leaves daughter critically injured

    An unfortunate collision between a car and a motorcycle resulted in the death of a mother and left her daughter seriously injured. The incident, which took place on route 304, Chachoengsao, was reported by Police Lieutenant Colonel Peeradon Saengsuwan, the investigating officer from Phanom Sarakham Police Station, at 10.35pm yesterday. The accident occurred near a U-turn close to Phanom Sarakham…

  • Investigation into Thai student’s fatal fall over parking dispute | Thaiger

    Investigation into Thai student’s fatal fall over parking dispute

    The investigation speeds up in the case of a postgraduate student from Kasetsart University, who tragically fell from the sixth floor of a mansion. The police probe is focused on multiple witnesses, including the man believed to have initiated the incident due to a parking dispute. Today Police Lieutenant Colonel Witthaya Ruangthep, deputy investigation chief at Chokchai police station, provided…

  • State-owned company officer accused of age fraud to prolong retirement | Thaiger

    State-owned company officer accused of age fraud to prolong retirement

    A group of people calling themselves the State Enterprise Lover Club accused a deputy executive director of a state-owned telecommunications company in Thailand of committing age fraud to extend his retirement. The State Enterprise Lover Club urged a renowned Thai lawyer, Sittha Biabangkerd, to expose the matter to the public as they filed a complaint with the relevant government agencies, but…

  • Chiang Mai’s sunrise leads to capture of suspected gunman | Thaiger

    Chiang Mai’s sunrise leads to capture of suspected gunman

    The capture of Anawin, the suspected gunman in the cases of shooting Nong Yod and Teacher Jeab, occurred in Chiang Mai. After a restful night and watching the sunrise atop the mountain, he was apprehended and flown back to the capital for further questioning. In the ongoing investigation of a crime gang allegedly responsible for the shootings, both victims tragically…

  • Thai lottery vendor accused of fraud in refusal to pay 18,000 baht prize | Thaiger

    Thai lottery vendor accused of fraud in refusal to pay 18,000 baht prize

    A Thai woman filed a complaint against a lottery vendor accusing her of fraud after the seller refused to pay a prize of 18,000 baht on the December 1 draw. The 51 year old real estate business operator, Aramsri Hathongkham, filed a complaint with the officers at Mueang Ubon Ratchathani Police Station in the Isaan province of Ubon Ratchathani on…

  • West Thailand: Tiger cubs spotted in secret jungle hideout | Thaiger

    West Thailand: Tiger cubs spotted in secret jungle hideout

    Hidden cameras deep within Kanchanaburi‘s Salakpra Wildlife Sanctuary have snapped jaw-dropping photos of two tiger cubs. Trail cameras, strategically placed by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, recently struck gold, capturing never-before-seen snapshots of the tiger cubs on August 3. These heart-melting images reveal the untamed beauty of nature’s fiercest felines. Officials from the Department collaborated with…

  • Thai prime minister’s holiday escape revelation sparks controversy | Thaiger

    Thai prime minister’s holiday escape revelation sparks controversy

    Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has stepped up to shield Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin amid a storm of criticism over his unannounced four-day holiday break to be with family. Phumtham, doubling as the commerce minister, staunchly defended the PM’s right to take a breather, asserting that a holiday is perfectly normal. Striking back at detractors, he revealed that the 61…

  • EEC water miracle: Government’s plan ensures businesses swim through summer | Thaiger

    EEC water miracle: Government’s plan ensures businesses swim through summer

    The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) can breathe a sigh of relief as the government swoops in to address concerns over looming water shortages, promising a well-hydrated future until the summer of next year. The EEC, a flagship special economic zone spanning Rayong, Chon Buri, and Chachoengsao, faced imminent water crises, raising alarms within the community. Deputy Prime Minister Somsak Thepsutin…

  • Thai man accuses 6 relatives of embezzling nearly 200 million baht | Thaiger

    Thai man accuses 6 relatives of embezzling nearly 200 million baht

    A Thai man accused six relatives of embezzling nearly 200 million baht assets from him and his mother. The relatives allegedly took advantage of the mother’s illness and the man’s imprisonment to make wills and transfer property to themselves. A 42 year old Thai man named Preecha and his 32 year old wife named Siriluck filed a complaint against six…

  • PM Srettha reveals bold plans for seamless tourism and rice boost in regional summit | Thaiger

    PM Srettha reveals bold plans for seamless tourism and rice boost in regional summit

    Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin revealed visionary plans to foster seamless tourism among Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. The grand revelation unfolded during a high-profile meeting with the leaders of these nations on the sidelines of the Tokyo summit, celebrating Japan’s half-century collaboration with ASEAN countries. During a tête-à-tête with Vietnam President Võ Văn Thưởng, Srettha enthusiastically announced the revival of…

  • Stable gold prices in Thailand offers secure investment opportunity | Thaiger

    Stable gold prices in Thailand offers secure investment opportunity

    The Gold Traders Association announced today’s gold prices, maintaining the same rates as yesterday. The selling price for gold jewellery is set at 34,050 baht. The price of gold remains unchanged from yesterday, with the Gold Traders Association revealing the selling price for gold jewellery at 34,050 baht per baht, according to the latest information published on their website at…

  • Diesel drama: Choice of petrol diminished | Thaiger

    Diesel drama: Choice of petrol diminished

    In a game-changing move, the Energy Business Department is racing towards Cabinet approval to discontinue the sale of B10 diesel oil, leaving only B7 and B20 options at the pumps. Department Director-General Nanthika Thangsupanich explains this electrifying decision, spurred by the Energy Policy Committee’s bid to streamline diesel oil offerings and clear the fog of confusion for the masses. As…

  • Cambodia’s prime minister to discuss cross-border trade in Thailand | Thaiger

    Cambodia’s prime minister to discuss cross-border trade in Thailand

    Hun Manet, the prime minister of Cambodia, has plans to visit Thailand in February to participate in a joint Thai-Cambodian cabinet meeting. The primary focus of this meeting will be to discuss and enhance bilateral cooperation, particularly concerning cross-border trade between the two nations. This was revealed by Thailand’s prime minister, Srettha Thavisin, during a media interaction on Monday. The…

  • Thailand braces for cold weather and heavy rain: A warning from Thai Meteorological Department | Thaiger

    Thailand braces for cold weather and heavy rain: A warning from Thai Meteorological Department

    The Thai Meteorological Department, via their Facebook fan page, has issued a warning of cold weather across the country, heavy to very heavy rain in the south, and strong sea waves in the Gulf of Thailand. The weather changes are expected to occur tomorrow from December 20 to 25. A high-pressure system, or a mass of cold air from China,…

  • Singapore hotel receptionist allegedly aids sex workers | Thaiger

    Singapore hotel receptionist allegedly aids sex workers

    A 36 year old Vietnamese hotel receptionist stands accused of not only harbouring sex workers but also pilfering a share of their earnings. The scandal unfolded at the Lion Peak Hotel Bugis on Beach Road, Singapore, as Michael Tay Fook Meng, the 51 year old hotel manager, now dubbed a hotel keeper, faces charges for violating Hotel Licensing Regulations. According…

  • Thailand’s growing spa industry (video) | Thaiger

    Thailand’s growing spa industry (video)

    President of the Thai Spa Association, Sunai Wachirawarakarn, or Nai, talks about the secrets behind Thailand‘s spa industry meteoric rise and unveils the trends reshaping the wellness landscape. The Thai Spa Association, a non-profit powerhouse dedicated to propelling Thailand’s spa industry, boasts 200 privileged members relishing perks like exclusive newsletters, seminars, and high-profile networking events. Across the Middle East, spa…

  • Shocking poverty report exposes Thailand’s hidden crisis: Top 10 struggling provinces revealed | Thaiger

    Shocking poverty report exposes Thailand’s hidden crisis: Top 10 struggling provinces revealed

    In a groundbreaking summit titled Bridging the Gap: Thailand’s Path to Inclusive Prosperity, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), in collaboration with the World Bank, has unravelled an alarming reality about poverty persisting in certain provinces despite an overall reduction in inequality. According to the latest assessment of Thailand’s situation last year, the nation has witnessed a commendable…

  • 5 foreigners injured in minibus-truck crash in southern Thailand | Thaiger

    5 foreigners injured in minibus-truck crash in southern Thailand

    A Thai driver crashed a minibus into a truck on a road in the southern province of Phetchaburi at 8.55am today, December 19, injuring five foreigners. Two of them suffered serious injuries. Officers from the Thayang Police Station and rescuers from the Sawang Sanphet Dhammasatan rescue team rushed to the scene of the accident on Phetchakasem Road in Thayang district…

  • Phuket’s phenomenal rise: From tropical paradise to global hub | Thaiger

    Phuket’s phenomenal rise: From tropical paradise to global hub

    In the wake of a robust global economic resurgence, Phuket has emerged as a magnet for inbound migration, shaping a vibrant and eclectic international community in the heart of Asia, reveals C9 Hotelworks’ latest expansive investment dossier on Phuket’s economic landscape. Managing Director of C9 Hotelworks Bill Barnett stated… “With a tourism and property market in full throttle, we’re witnessing…

  • 2 Thai men create and sell AI generated nude images of Thai celebrities | Thaiger

    2 Thai men create and sell AI generated nude images of Thai celebrities

    Cyber police arrested two Thai men for creating nude images of more than 30 Thai celebrities with an artificial intelligence (AI) program and selling them on a Russia-based social media application, Vkontakte, also known as VK. Two female Thai actresses, Panadda Wongphudee, Known as Bum, and Sakuntala Tianpairoj, known as Tonhom, filed complaints with the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB)…

  • Honesty prevails: Seafood restaurant staff’s noble act returns lost fortune to tourists | Thaiger

    Honesty prevails: Seafood restaurant staff’s noble act returns lost fortune to tourists

    In a heartwarming twist of fate, a group of tourists, seemingly from the Middle East, narrowly escaped a financial catastrophe after leaving behind a bag loaded with 9,275 Dirhams and 105 US Dollars, totalling around 100,000 baht at the renowned Moom Aroi seafood restaurant in the Na Kluea area. On the evening of December 13, two women and two men…

  • SMK facing liquidity crisis as liabilities surpass assets | Thaiger

    SMK facing liquidity crisis as liabilities surpass assets

    The Syn Mun Kong Insurance Plc (SMK), overseen by the Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC), is facing significant liquidity issues and has been given 60 days to solve these problems and raise capital. However, the OIC suggests that SMK is unlikely to comply within the given timeframe. SMK’s total liabilities have surpassed its assets, amounting to 30 billion baht, according…

  • Mysterious body of foreigner floating in Sattahip bay | Thaiger

    Mysterious body of foreigner floating in Sattahip bay

    Sattahip police received a distress call from a vigilant local fisherman who stumbled upon a body about 500 metres offshore near an island in Sattahip Bay on December 16. Rushing to the scene, an elite team of investigative police and a search and rescue unit were met with the sight of an unknown male, clad in nothing but black shorts,…

  • Successful rainmaking operations drastically reduce Bangkok’s pollution levels | Thaiger

    Successful rainmaking operations drastically reduce Bangkok’s pollution levels

    Pollution levels across Bangkok and neighbouring areas nosedived yesterday as a result of successful rainmaking operations carried out east of the capital. The operations saw a significant reduction in the concentration of ultra-fine pollutants in the air, bringing it back within the safety threshold. Supis Pitakham, the director-general of the Department of Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation, confirmed that the cloud-seeding…

  • Thai tourism revolution: Duty-free ditch and booze bonanza | Thaiger

    Thai tourism revolution: Duty-free ditch and booze bonanza

    In a bold move set to redefine Thailand‘s tourism landscape, the Finance Ministry is gearing up to propose changes that could reshape the way tourists spend their cash. The Finance Ministry is set to pitch a revolutionary plan to Cabinet today, December 19, aiming to suspend duty-free shops in the arrivals section of all airports. Lavaron Sangsnit, the ministry’s permanent…

  • Visitors to explore the depths of heroism in Thailand’s Tham Luang Cave | Thaiger

    Visitors to explore the depths of heroism in Thailand’s Tham Luang Cave

    A handful of thrill-seeking visitors now have the golden ticket to explore the hidden depths of chambers 2 and 3 in Tham Luang Cave, nestled within Chiang Rai province. Renowned for the sensational 2018 Wild Boar football team rescue, this daring escapade promises an unforgettable journey into the heart of heroism. Registration kicked off on December 15, granting access to…

  • 3 cyber police allegedly extorts 30,000 baht from driver with fake registration plate | Thaiger

    3 cyber police allegedly extorts 30,000 baht from driver with fake registration plate

    The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) transferred three officers for allegedly extorting 30,000 baht from a Thai driver who used a fake registration plate with his car in the Prathum Thani province near Bangkok. A Facebook page, Police Network (เครือข่ายเพื่อนตำรวจ), revealed that the page received a complaint from the victim in Prathum Thani province that three officers from the Cyber…

  • Sports influencer faces charges for promoting online gambling in Thailand | Thaiger

    Sports influencer faces charges for promoting online gambling in Thailand

    A prominent sports influencer faced criminal charges today over allegations of promoting online gambling on their Facebook page. They confessed, citing high earnings and significant expenses as their reasons. The influencer, a popular figure in the sports industry, was summoned today by the Technology Crime Investigation Bureau (SOT). They were accused of posting messages encouraging online gambling, which they confessed…

  • Thai woman attacked and robbed in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit (Video) | Thaiger

    Thai woman attacked and robbed in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit (Video)

    A Thai woman issued a warning after two thieves attacked her with a knife and robbed her in broad daylight on Soi Sukhumvit 81 in Bangkok. Witnesses and motorists passing by the scene refused to help. The news Facebook page, Suan Luang Me Dee (สวนหลวงมีดี) shared footage of the robbery today, December 18, saying it happened to a Thai woman…