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PM Srettha unveils proactive diplomacy for Thai global influence
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin yesterday unveiled a fresh approach to foreign policy, dubbed proactive diplomacy, aimed at empowering Thai representatives abroad to stimulate trade, investment, and tourism, and enhance Thailand’s global influence. The 61 year old prime minister detailed his proactive diplomacy policy at a yearly gathering, hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, attended by Thai ambassadors, consul-generals, commerce…
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Elderly man dies in car crash en route to funeral in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
A 72 year old man lost his life in a fatal car crash while on his way to help organise a funeral. His vehicle crashed into an electricity pole in the middle of a road. The car crash accident occurred on Highway 309, near the Plan Poon u-turn in Phutthao subdistrict, Bang Pahan district in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province.…
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Thailand’s festive frenzy: Airbnb searches soar by 17% as global travellers flock to the Land of Smiles
Tourists are flocking to Airbnb in search of the ultimate Thailand experience during the upcoming Loy Krathong festival, set to light up the local waters on November 27 and 28. Data reveals a staggering 17% spike in searches for Airbnb stays, unveiling Thailand as the go-to destination for the festive season. Thailand’s capital Bangkok steals the spotlight as the most…
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Airlines request more flight slots into Thailand, CAAT reveals
A request for slot redistribution has been lodged by several airlines as they plan to increase flights into Thailand, reveals an insider from the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT). This request was presented to CAAT’s top executives at the 153rd Slot Conference that took place in Dubai from November 14 to 17. This biannual gathering, arranged by the International…
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Nonthaburi: Road accident leaves pickup truck driver seriously injured
A pickup truck driver caused a serious accident by colliding with an electric pole, breaking through the wall of a company, and scattering the engine and vehicle parts across the accident scene. The shocking moment occurred in front of a company on the Bang Kruai-Sai Noi Road, Sai Noi, Nonthaburi, yesterday at around 11.30pm. The authorities rushed to the site…
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Thailand weather braces for temperature rise and heavy southern rain
The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) today revealed that temperatures across the kingdom are set to rise by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius, with cool conditions persisting in the morning. However, heavy rains and floods are still prevalent in the southern region. As of 5am today, the Thailand weather forecast for the next 24 hours indicates a decline in the…
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Chon Buri: Son severely injures father in stabbing attack, mental health issues and drug addiction implicated
A 30 year old man assaulted his 54 year old father with a knife in a stabbing attack in Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri. The father, 54 year old Udon (surname withheld) was found severely injured with 10 stab wounds in front of their residence. The stabbing attack was reportedly committed by his son Adisak (surname withheld), who suffers from…
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Thai govt’s 500 billion baht digital wallet scheme awaits legal review
The Thai government’s bill proposing a loan of 500 billion baht to fund the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme is yet to be reviewed by the Council of State for its legality, according to the council’s secretary-general, Pakorn Nilprapunt. This came as a rebuttal to Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai’s previous statement that the loan bill was under the council’s vetting…
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Thai abbot disappears from temple with more than 4.7 million baht
A Thai abbot belonging to a temple in the central province of Suphan Buri has disappeared, taking with him a sum of 717,186 baht contributed by local donors and over 4 million baht borrowed from nearly 40 individuals in the temple’s vicinity. The temple’s finance officer, 70 year old Chalong Wongchan, filed a complaint with the Mueang Suphan Buri Police Station…
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Microsoft’s strategic move to establish Thailand as Asia’s AI hub
Microsoft Thailand is set to establish the Land of Smiles as an artificial intelligence (AI) hub in Asia. This strategic move will involve the creation of an AI Centre of Excellence and the development of a cloud data centre region. The Thai government alongside Microsoft, the US tech giant, inked a memorandum of understanding to advance a digital-first, AI-oriented country…
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Pink Line monorail: Thailand’s consumer council pushes for 20 baht fare cap
The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) is pressing for a fare cap of 20 baht per trip on the impending Pink Line monorail. This monorail, whose commercial service launch is planned for December 18, would then comply with the current Red and Purple Line services’ rates. This is part of the government’s strategy to alleviate living costs. During the trial phase…
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Thai gunman admits to fatal shooting of teenage student
In a shocking turn of events, a 22 year old Thai gunman, known as Jeans, admitted to fatally shooting a 16 year old technical student, known as Phu. Jeans, who was apprehended following the incident, revealed that the victim was a stranger to him and that the confrontation was merely a result of a night of drinking and an impromptu…
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South Korea: Cho Kyu-hyun from Super Junior injured by woman carrying knife
A woman in her thirties stormed into the backstage area of a local theatre, wielding a knife and injuring Super Junior member Cho Kyu-hyun, yesterday in Seoul at around 4pm. The K-pop star was meeting other actors on the show when he sustained a cut on his finger during the altercation. The woman has since been apprehended. Local police are…
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Thai retired colonel fined 66.67 million baht for defamation on YouTube
Retired colonel Sereepisuth Temeeyaves received an eight-month prison sentence and a fine of 66.67 million baht for defaming Paibul Nititawan in an interview conducted on October 20 via YouTube. The court suspended the sentence for two years, recognising the retired colonel’s good character. Today at the Criminal Court on Ratchadaphisek Road, a verdict was issued in a criminal case number 2718/2564.…
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Bare-necessities: Cheeky antics of naked man shocks locals in central Thailand
A naked man shocked locals by wandering and sleeping in the streets without any clothes on in the Bang Nam Priao district of Chachoengsao. The incident unfolded around dusk yesterday when the man, aged between 35 and 40, was initially seen swimming in a canal near the Suan Fun Dream Market along Suwinthawong Road. Vendors and shoppers, particularly those with children,…
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Thai singer seeks justice after lookalike porn damages reputation
Police arrested a Thai man in Bangkok yesterday for distributing and selling pornography of a man resembling a Thai singer on social media. ThaiRath reported that a male Thai singer had filed a complaint with Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) officials that his image and reputation had been damaged by pornography shared online. A person who posted the video claimed…
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ICONSIAM’s 5th anniversary: solar-powered Christmas illumination
ICONSIAM, a global landmark on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, is internationally recognized as a significant global attraction and a must-visit destination for travellers from all over the world. ICONSIAM celebrates its 5th anniversary and highlights its success as a Global Destination with the event “ICONSIAM UNRIVALED WORLD OF BANGKOK ILLUMINATION 2023,” from November 1 until January 5,…
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Thai woman and family faces death threats from her jealous ex-husband
A Thai woman sought protection from non-profit organisation Saimai Survive after her jealous ex-husband threatened to kill her and her family. The jealous ex claimed he knew the Royal Thai Police (RTP) commissioner and was not afraid of legal action. The victim, Ya, sought the attention of Saimai Survive founder Ekkaphop Lueangprasert so the organisation could help her solve the…
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Motorcyclist shot dead in road rage incident in central Thailand
A motorcyclist was shot dead last night in a violent road rage incident in Mueang district, Samut Prakan. Supakorn Chankhati was taking his girlfriend to the hospital when the 24 year old was hit by a stray bullet in the right side of his head around 7pm on the Bang Phli-Tamiru Road in Bang Pu Mai subdistrict. Despite being quickly…
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Wife suspected after Thai man reportedly commits suicide over feelings of neglect
A Thai woman reported to police that her husband committed suicide because he felt neglected after a row but investigations continue as police suspect the wife murdered her spouse. The wife reported the death of her husband, 69 year old Wirat, at Samae Dam Police Station yesterday, November 20. Officers rushed to the couple’s home in the Bang Bon district…
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All aboard the history express: Hua Hin Train Station gears up for inaugural joyride
It’s full steam ahead for historic Hua Hin Train Station as it readies itself for its inaugural journey next month. The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) announced it’s all aboard the ticketing express at the opening of the new elevated station which is on track for partial operations on Monday, December 11. As outlined in the State Railway of Thailand…
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Fake Thai police on the loose after stealing valuables in Isaan raid
Police are searching for four Thai men posing as police officers who stole valuables from a house in the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima. A Thai couple, Somprat and Jaruwan, reported the incident to officers at Si Khio Police Station after falling victim to four thieves on November 20. The couple disclosed that the impostors, claiming to be police officers, confiscated…
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Update: Indian man suspected of girlfriend’s murder found dead by police floating in Bang Pakong River
The Indian man who jumped into Bang Pakong River to escape arrest following the murder of his girlfriend in Pattaya has been found dead. Police Lieutenant Suriya Phumwat, Deputy Inspector (Investigation) at Bang Pakong Police Station in Chachoengsao Province, in collaboration with the Chachoengsao Rescue Unit, discovered the lifeless body of the Indian man at 8 am today, November 21.…
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West Thailand: Search for missing three year old twins in Prachuap Khiri Khan ends tragically
The disappearance of three year old twins from their home in Sam Roi Yot district, Prachuap Khiri Khan province, ended tragically when their bodies were found in a nearby pond. The incident sparked a frantic search and rescue operation involving local authorities, volunteers, and over 200 villagers. Despite their efforts, the siblings, a boy and a girl, were found drowned…
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Swedish embassy appoints Honorary Consul in Phuket to boost Thai-Swedish relations
An Honorary Consul has been appointed in Phuket by the Swedish embassy in Thailand, aiming to amplify Thai-Swedish relations on the popular tourist island. To date this year, there have been 110,000 Swedish tourists in Thailand. Anna Hammargren, the Swedish Ambassador to Thailand, was warmly received by Deputy Governor of Phuket, Amnuay Pinsuwan at the City Hall, during her official…
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Insurance company Allianz Ayudhya investigates alleged misuse of student’s homework for telemarketing
Insurance company Allianz Ayudhya is investigating the alleged misuse of students’ homework for telemarketing purposes. The company was alerted to the issue when a parent from a prominent school in Khon Kaen province complained about receiving an unsolicited call from an insurance agent attempting to sell insurance and savings plans for his daughter. The agent claimed to have obtained the parent’s…
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Top Thai diplomats convene at forum to strategise foreign policy
Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-nukara yesterday inaugurated a forum for top-ranking diplomats. The forum’s objective is to navigate foreign policy to protect and promote the nation’s interests amidst a progressively divided world. Held in Bangkok, the annual forum concludes on November 24, with 97 Thai ambassadors, consuls-general, charges d’affaires, heads of Thai permanent missions and trade representatives in attendance. In his…
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Fake dollar bills found in security boxes of dead Taiwanese man
Thai police found fake dollar bills and tools for making cash in two security boxes belonging to the Taiwanese man found dead last week in a Bangkok hotel. The murder is suspected to be related to a conflict within a criminal gang. The Taiwanese man, Chu Chiang-shen, was found dead last week in room number 618 on the sixth floor…
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Missing Thai lawyer mysteriously dies in Bangkok car park 2 days before key trial
Police managed to locate a missing Thai lawyer in his parked car at a petrol station in Bangkok’s Lat Phrao district after his wife alerted cops to his absence. Unfortunately, he later died of a heart attack in hospital. His wife and family suspect murder. Kittipong, a Kok Kram Police Station officer, reported that a Thai woman, whose identity was…
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Pattaya: Indian man suspected of girlfriend’s murder found on Thai bridge then escapes by jumping into river
An Indian man suspected of murdering his girlfriend and leaving her body in a Pattaya hotel was discovered mid-escape on Bang Pakong River Bridge, before disappearing into the river. The incident occurred at 1am this morning, when the deputy superintendent of Bang Pakong Police Station, Pongphop Kudhom, accompanied by Chachoengsao rescue units, responded to a report of a suspicious individual…
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