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Sponsored Weekend road trip routes across Thailand [2025]
Weekend road trips in Thailand are a great way to enjoy beautiful scenery, local culture, and quick getaways without much travel time. From winding mountain routes in the north to coastal drives in the south, every journey brings new sights...
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Foreigner nabbed for daring bike theft on Pattaya Walking Street
A foreign national was arrested today after allegedly stealing a motorbike on Soi 16 off Pattaya’s Walking Street. The man’s identity and nationality remain unknown, but witnesses claimed he appeared to be under the influence of drugs at the time of the theft. According to police, the incident began today, August 28, when the motorcycle owner discovered his vehicle missing…
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Paetongtarn to skip court ruling, waits from Govt House
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who is currently suspended, will not attend the Constitutional Court for the ruling tomorrow regarding her leaked phone call with Hun Sen. She plans to monitor proceedings from Government House. Yesterday, August 27, Deputy Prime Minister’s Secretary-General Somkid Chueakong stated that the 39 year old Pheu Thai leader would arrive at Government House around noon tomorrow,…
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Thai police arrest duo for selling wildlife on Facebook
Thai police arrested a 22 year old woman and a 39 year old man for illegally selling protected wildlife online. The operation also involved the seizure of firearms in a separate case in Bangkok. Police investigations revealed that protected wildlife, including one bearcat and one slow loris, were being advertised for sale on Facebook under the account name Chatree Kodkan.…
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Trip.com touts AI future at Forbes Thailand forum
Adopting artificial intelligence (AI) and swiftly responding to consumer demand are crucial for success in the evolving travel sector, according to the online travel agent Trip.com. Trip.com Group Vice-President Edison Chen noted that a decade ago, the potential of AI to improve efficiency in customer service and itinerary planning was unforeseen. During his address at Forbes Thailand: The Next Tycoons…
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Crypto cash: Thailand warns over iris scan scams offering rewards
Thai police issued a warning over iris-scanning schemes in shopping malls, where people are lured with cryptocurrency rewards but risk serious privacy breaches. The Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) has issued a nationwide alert urging village heads to crack down on suspicious iris-scanning activities taking place in shopping malls across Thailand. Reports suggest that groups armed with a device known…
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Bangkok woman arrested for illegal surrogacy with foreigners
Yesterday, August 27, at approximately 1.50pm, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) apprehended a woman involved in illegal surrogacy arrangements for foreigners. Police Lieutenant Colonel Yuthana Praedum ordered the operation, which was led by Police Lieutenant Colonel Chatupol Bongkotmas, deputy chief of the DSI. The arrest was carried out by the Centre for Investigation and Intelligence of the DSI, a…
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Chon Buri dealer caught after swallowing drugs to escape
Officials in Chon Buri arrested a 47 year old drug dealer following a sting operation. The suspect attempted to flee by locking himself in a bathroom and swallowing drugs, leading to his hospitalisation. The operation, conducted by the Bang Lamung district administration and local volunteers, took place on Thetsaban Huai Yai 1 Road, Soi 36, Huai Yai subdistrict. They targeted…
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Woman assaulted by ex-husband over meth and gambling refusal
A 28 year old woman reported being assaulted by her 28 year old former husband at a shop in Nong Mek subdistrict, Nong Han district, Udon Thani, on August 26. The attack occurred after she refused his request to borrow a vehicle to purchase methamphetamine and later denied him 11 baht for online gambling. View this post on Instagram …
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Nong Khai police thwart meth smuggling with million pills seized
Military rangers in Nong Khai, alongside local police, captured a 29 year old man attempting to smuggle methamphetamine across the border. The suspect, who had hidden in a cemetery overnight, was found with nearly one million pills. The operation took place at 11.30am yesterday, August 27. Sompop Samitasiri, the governor of Nong Khai, joined forces with Colonel Rewat Thamjiradet, deputy…
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Infamous Don Mueang gambling den raided, over 200 gamblers caught
The Department of Provincial Administration (DPA) has conducted a raid on the infamous gambling den in Don Mueang, capturing over 200 gamblers. The operation, Singh Prab Payas, targeted the legendary gambling venue located in Soi Songprapha 1, with Phumtham Wechayachai leading the operation. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) The gambling establishment…
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Journey’s end: Woman found dead on tour bus in Phetchaburi
Passengers on a long-haul tour bus were left stunned this morning when a woman was found dead in her seat after a 12-hour journey from Sisaket to Phetchaburi. The shocking discovery was made at around 7am today, August 28, when the bus stopped in front of a department store on Phetkasem Road in Ton Mamuang subdistrict, Mueang district, Phetchaburi province.…
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Phuket man busted with meth after riding into police checkpoint
A 26 year old man from Surat Thani was arrested in Phuket early yesterday after riding his motorbike into an active police checkpoint. Officers stopped him for acting suspiciously and found meth pills in his possession. A drug test came back positive. Police in Phuket arrested the man yesterday, August 27, after he drove suspiciously into an active checkpoint set…
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Deadly landslide strikes Chiang Mai village, 4 killed
Following a landslide which struck Pang Ung village in Chiang Mai’s Mae Chaem district in the early hours yesterday, another deadly mudslide killed four people, injured 15, and left five others missing in a village in the northern province. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) The landslide, which struck at 2.50am yesterday, August…
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Weather warning issued for 47 provinces in Thailand
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather warning for 47 provinces in Thailand. The north and northeast regions are expected to experience heavy rainfall, which may lead to flash floods. In the north, including Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, and Tak, thunderstorms are expected in 60% of the area. Temperatures will range…
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Mindful living & ocean-inspired art at Sole Mio Boutique Hotel & Wellness
This September, Sole & Soul Sunset Journeys presents an evening at Sole Mio Boutique Hotel & Wellness, where wellness and art flow together in balance. Guests will enjoy detox drinks, hormone-supporting snacks, guided breathing, and mindful movement before closing with a sunset mindfulness moment by the pool. The programme also features an artist talk with Napaphat Niamkhunthod from 99 Art…
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All aboard: Thai House passes new transit joint ticketing law
Thailand’s chaotic public transport ticketing system is on track for a major shake-up after MPs overwhelmingly backed a new law to unify fares across the country’s mass transit networks. The House of Representatives, chaired by Chaiya Phromma, First Deputy Speaker of the House, approved today the Joint Ticket Management Bill following a marathon debate on all 54 sections of the…
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Caught red handed: man admits sexually abusing dog in Songkhla Public Park
In a shocking case in Songkhla, a 59 year old man has been admitted to sexually abusing a dog inside a public restroom at a popular city park. The incident reportedly took place at the Woodball Sports Park near Laem Son On, a well-known tourist area in the city. View this post on Instagram A post shared by…
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School lunch scam: Supreme Court jails ex-director for 25 years
Thailand’s top court has slammed the door on a crooked school director who cheated children out of lunches, locking him away for 25 years. The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal from Somchao Sitthichen, former director of Ban Tha Mai School in Surat Thani, in one of the country’s most notorious school lunch corruption scandals. The case first grabbed headlines…
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Summer Sonic Bangkok 2025: The music festival that transformed Bangkok into a city of sound
Amid the blazing heat of Bangkok’s midsummer, the atmosphere grew even more electric as tens of thousands of fans gathered at IMPACT Challenger Halls 1 to 3 for Summer Sonic Bangkok on August 23 to 24, 2025, to experience the power of music, an energy that transcends borders and languages without limits. This year, the second instalment of Summer Sonic…
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Thailand to host Tomorrowland festival with 2 billion baht budget
The Thai Cabinet has approved a budget of 2 billion baht, equivalent to approximately US$59 million, to host the globally acclaimed electronic dance music festival Tomorrowland in Thailand for the next five years. Pattaya has been chosen as the prime location for this event, and the official announcement was made today, August 27. The festival is expected to generate at least…
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Southern Thailand pioneers De-Stress Economy at Pakk Taii Design Week 2025
In an era of polycrisis, from climate disruption and geopolitical instability to mounting mental and emotional strain, the very notion of economic security is being redefined. For many, especially younger generations, prosperity is no longer measured by GDP or income alone. Instead, the focus is shifting toward quality of life in all its dimensions. This reflects a global trend, with…
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Chon Buri police bust illegal poker den, arrest nine foreigners
Chon Buri police, in collaboration with Chon Buri Immigration Police, successfully dismantled an illegal poker gambling den in a Pattaya residential village on August 25. The operation resulted in the arrest of nine foreign nationals, comprising five Chinese and four South Korean. Acting on tips from locals who reported foreign vehicles obstructing the neighbourhood, the officers seized gambling equipment and…
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Red light ban hits Pattaya ambulances after Rayong crash
Pattaya’s ambulance crews have been ordered to hit the brakes. A deadly smash in Rayong has sparked a new crackdown banning rescue vehicles from running red lights. The Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation in Pattaya has announced a strict directive forbidding ambulances and volunteer rescue vehicles from driving through red lights, even during emergencies. The move follows a tragic crash in…
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Thailand sees nearly 21 million tourists, 992 billion baht revenue
Tourism and Sports Minister Sarawong Thianthong revealed that nearly 21 million foreign tourists have visited Thailand in almost eight months, generating approximately 992 billion baht. Chinese tourists, numbering 3 million, surpassed Malaysians, making them the top visitors. As of August 24, Thailand had welcomed 21 million foreign tourists since January 1, 2025, bringing in 992,058 million baht (US$30 million) in…
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AI takeover: Phuket trains officials for smart city revolution
Phuket has kicked off a new chapter in its smart city push with a training programme designed to help government officials understand and apply artificial intelligence (AI) in day-to-day administration. The initiative, titled Enhancing Knowledge on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Government Administration, was held at Phuket Vocational College yesterday, August 26, with Governor Sophon Suwannarat presiding over the…
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Fake police scam targets Nonthaburi businesses with 2,000 baht tickets
Today, August 27, a prominent lawyer received reports of a group allegedly posing as members of the Police Administration and Inspection Committee (PAIC) of the Rattanathibet Police Station. They were accused of forcing local businesses in Nonthaburi province to purchase concert tickets for a well-known female artist at 2,000 baht each. The tickets purportedly supported police activities, causing scepticism and…
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Thief steals gold necklace worth 300,000 baht in Udon Thani hotel
Yesterday, August 26, a robbery occurred at a prominent hotel in Udon Thani city, with a thief stealing a gold necklace valued at nearly 300,000 baht from a guest’s room. Police have launched an investigation to apprehend the suspect. Police Colonel Phattanawong Chanphon, along with the investigative team, visited the hotel in central Udon Thani following the incident. The victim,…
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Multi-vehicle collision near Pathum Thani university leaves one injured
A collision involving multiple vehicles occurred outside a prominent university in Pathum Thani province yesterday, August 27, at approximately 6am. The accident took place near Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, Rangsit Centre, in Prachathipat subdistrict, Thanyaburi district. The incident involved a car driven by Patipan, who failed to see a motorised tricycle, resulting in a severe crash. The tricycle, driven…
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Kuwaiti tourists pay 200,000 baht after attacking Phuket lifeguards
Kuwaiti tourists apologised and paid 200,000 baht in compensation to Thai lifeguards after a physical assault over a safety warning at Nai Han Beach on Monday, August 25. A group of foreigners was caught on video attacking two Thai lifeguards at Nai Han Beach in the Rawai sub-district. The confrontation began after one of the lifeguards warned a tourist not…
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Solventum, DKSH continues dental advancement efforts in Thailand
Solventum Thailand, a global innovator in patient-centred healthcare solutions, has reaffirmed its longstanding partnership with DKSH (Thailand) Limited, Business Unit Healthcare, as its exclusive authorised distributor of dental products in Thailand. The trusted relationship continues to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient distribution of authentic Solventum dental solutions to healthcare providers nationwide. Under the partnership, DKSH is responsible for the…
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