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Mind the Gap: Diversity leaders confirmed to speak at hospitality’s biggest gender equality event
Phuket Hotels Association, the non-profit organisation of hoteliers focused on creating a positive future for Phuket, and C9 Hotelworks, the award-winning hospitality consultancy, has confirmed the final line-up of speakers and moderators for this year’s edition of Mind the Gap: Women & Diversity in Hospitality, including some of the industry’s most inspiring female executives, entrepreneurs and diversity leaders. It can…
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Man found dead on motorcycle in Samut Sakhon
A man from Udon Thani was found dead on his motorcycle, likely due to a pre-existing condition. Rescuers revealed they had previously assisted him during a severe asthma attack. The police are investigating the exact cause of death. Police Lieutenant Panadecha Manolert from the Samut Sakhon Police Station received a report about a man found dead on a motorcycle along…
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Thai child care centre officer accused of raping 8 year old with autism
A Thai mother accused an unidentified officer at a child development promotion centre of raping her eight year old daughter who has autism. The child care centre officers denied the accusation and accused the girl’s stepfather as the potential rapist. The 43 year old woman, identified only as A, sought help from non-profit organisation Be One after a doctor confirmed…
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Thai woman faces backlash over luggage request to Japan
A Thai woman travelling to Japan faced online backlash after posting a request for someone to carry her extra luggage for a fee of 2,000 baht. Her post, which appeared in the Facebook group กลุ่มคนชอบตะลอนเที่ยวญี่ปุ่น (Japan Travel Group), was quickly removed following a flood of critical comments. The traveller asked if anyone flying to Tokyo with China Eastern Airline on…
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Thai man injured in a gunfight with his son over 1 million baht debt
A Thai man yesterday sustained an injury to his left leg during a gunfight with his son over a 1 million baht debt at the son’s pawn shop in the Isaan province of Khon Kaen. Officers from Mueang Khon Kaen Police Station were alerted to the shooting outside the pawn shop on Na Mueang Road at approximately 4.30pm, yesterday, August…
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Man assaults father over 300 baht for drugs in Udon Thani
A man assaulted his father in Udon Thani after being denied 300 baht for drugs, prompting his sister to demand legal action, stating she no longer wants him as her brother. Police in Udon Thani received a report of a son assaulting his father at a rental house in Nong Bua, Mueang district. Officers promptly arrived at the scene. The…
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Earthquake rattles Chiang Mai and Lamphun early today
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.4 struck Mae On district in Chiang Mai, causing tremors felt as far as Lamphun. The seismic event, which occurred early today, August 15, lasted for five seconds and was reported by the Earthquake Surveillance Division. The earthquake struck at 1.33am, with its epicentre located in Mae Tha subdistrict, Mae On district, Chiang Mai…
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Pattaya police crack down on noisy Kuwaiti motorcyclists (video)
Pattaya police intensified efforts to crack down on Kuwaiti motorcyclists causing disturbances with loud engines, resulting in numerous motorbike seizures. Officers set up checkpoints to address the complaints from residents distressed by the noise and reckless driving. Police officers in Pattaya yesterday, August 14, led by Navin Teerawit, Sirachat Nootes, and Apinan Boonyarat, conducted a coordinated operation targeting various forms…
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Police officers face charges for wrongful arrest in Sa Kaeo murder
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) submitted the case files of eight police officers from Aranyaprathet Police Station to the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) Region 2 Prosecutor’s Office regarding the wrongful arrest of a woman’s husband for her murder in Sa Kaeo. The officers face serious charges under Section 157 of the Penal Code and the Prevention and Suppression…
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Surat Thani police seize 404,000 meth pills after car chase
Police in Surat Thani arrested two men and seized 404,000 methamphetamine (meth) pills following a dramatic car chase. The suspects, 31 year old Suriyen, and 25 year old Sitthipong, were apprehended after attempting to flee from the police. Surat Thani Governor Jetsada Jitrat, who also serves as the Director of the Provincial Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC), directed the operation.…
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Thai woman found dead in BMW leaves letter and will to mother
A Thai woman committed suicide in her BMW car, which was parked in the central province of Nonthaburi, leaving a letter and last will addressed to her mother. It is reported that a row with her boyfriend motivated her tragic decision. A Thai man, identified only as Noom, discovered the woman lying motionless in a grey BMW 330e M Sport…
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Businessman robbed by transgender at Bangkok hotel, car found
A businessman was robbed by a transgender woman he met at a hotel, who then attempted to sell his stolen vehicle on social media. The police set up a sting operation but the suspect managed to flee. Around 1am today, August 15, a 42 year old businessman, referred to as Gorn, visited the Nonthaburi City Police Station to identify his…
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Chinese gang flees after stealing 70 million baht from Chinese couple
Thai police are searching for four Chinese nationals who yesterday stole 70 million baht in cryptocurrency from a Chinese couple in the central province of Pathum Thani. Officers from Pak Khlong Rangsit Police Station swooped on a house in the Banmai district of Pathum Thani in the early hours of yesterday, August 14, after being alerted by the homeowners, a…
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Thai police arrest fraudsters behind billion baht investment scam
Thai police apprehended members of a fraudulent investment scheme involving a false claim of raising funds to list shares on the American stock market, resulting in over 1 billion baht in financial damages. Arrest warrants reveal 59 charges against the suspects. Police Major General Phutthidej Boonkrapue, Head of the Economic Crime Suppression Division, directed the operation led by Police Colonel…
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Pickup truck crash in Bangkok leaves motorcyclist injured
A pickup truck driver caused a serious accident by recklessly attempting to cross a median, resulting in a collision with a motorbike and severely injuring the rider. The incident occurred on Kanlapaphruek Road in Bangkok. A pickup truck was seen climbing the central median on Kanlapaphruek Road, near a PTT petrol station in Chom Thong district yesterday. The erratic driving…
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Fate of digital wallet scheme unclear after Srettha’s departure
The future of the 10,000 baht digital wallet scheme has become unclear after the departure of former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. The Pheu Thai Party secretary-general insisted that it would continue, while the former deputy finance minister expressed doubts. The Constitutional Court, yesterday, August 14, removed former PM Srettha from office following a serious violation of political ethics. The former…
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Undercover police shoot man dead in Bangkok alley
A man was shot dead in a Bangkok alley by undercover police, raising questions from the deceased’s brother about the necessity of the force used. The incident took place at 1.30am today, August 15, within Soi Narathiwat Ratchanakarin 1, Suriyawong, Bang Rak district. Police Lieutenant Colonel Saknarind Trasukupap from Bang Rak Police Station received the emergency call about the fatal…
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Thailand’s Pheu Thai pushes casino legalisation despite resistance
Pheu Thai, the governing party in Thailand, remains confident in its ability to persuade its coalition partner, Bhumjaithai Party, to support the legalisation of casinos, despite Bhumjaithai’s recent opposition. The bill, championed by Pheu Thai, aims to legalise casinos as part of a larger initiative to create regional entertainment complexes to attract investment. Hours before his removal as prime minister…
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Chiang Mai baht bus driver condemned for kicking locals off for foreigners
A Thai woman took to social media to condemn the wrongful behaviour of a baht bus driver in Chiang Mai after the driver kicked her off the vehicle to accommodate a group of foreigners. However, the foreigners declined the driver’s service. The 63 year old victim, Sri, shared the baht bus incident in a Facebook group, @ChiangMai, on August 13.…
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Truck’s load topples, crushing car but driver survives in Thailand
A dramatic incident unfolded when a truck carrying large bales of compressed cardboard toppled its load while navigating a curve, crushing a Nissan car driving alongside. The female driver miraculously survived with minor injuries. Police Lieutenant Patcharapol Pholto from the Mueang Samut Sakhon Police Station yesterday, August 14, received a report of a truck accident involving large bales of compressed…
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Healthcare professional dies after severe abdominal pain in Chanthaburi
A healthcare professional from Chanthaburi passed away after being admitted to ICU following severe abdominal pain. The incident unfolded as details emerged from a close friend, shedding light on the last moments leading to the tragic event. On the evening of August 12, Chaiyaporn, a close friend, and the deceased booked a room in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. The pair…
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Two Thai men arrested for stealing motorbike in Chon Buri
Bang Lamung police arrested two Thai men on suspicion of stealing a motorbike. At 6pm yesterday, August 15, police raided a house in the Nong Yai 14 area of the Nongprue sub-district, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province. This operation was initiated after a 40 year old man reported his grey-red Honda Wave 125 motorcycle stolen around 4.08pm on August…
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Father accused of stealing palm fruit by own son amid land dispute
A father, deeply hurt, finds himself accused by his son of stealing palm fruit that he had planted and nurtured himself. This dramatic family dispute has unfolded over land that has been in the father’s possession for nearly 40 years. Somjet, a 73 year old man, and Adul, a 46 year old man, were accused by Somjet’s third son of…
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Man arrested for selling illegal gun after canal disposal attempt
Police apprehended a man selling illegal firearms after he attempted to dispose of the weapon in a canal. The 36 year old suspect confessed to the crime, citing financial difficulties as his motive for selling the gun. Yesterday, August 14, several high-ranking officers, including Police Lieutenant General Thiti Saengsawang and Police Major General Noppasil Phoonsawas, led the operation to arrest…
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Two judges disciplined for conduct violations by Supreme Court
Two judges were disciplined for failing to adhere to judicial regulations and behaving in a manner that tarnished the dignity of their office. The Supreme Court meeting held yesterday, August 13, chaired by Anucha Chiwitsophon, addressed these issues. The Judicial Commission of the Supreme Court (JC) approved the transfer and appointment of senior judges, including eight positions at level four…
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Rama II Road inbound lanes closed for construction, August 16-31
The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) announced a temporary closure of the inbound parallel lanes on Rama II Road near the Big C Kheha Thonburi bus stop from Friday, August 16 to August 31, from 10pm to 5am daily. Reports today, August 14, confirmed that EXAT, under the Ministry of Transport, hired the joint venture of UN-CC, comprising Unique Engineering…
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Thai PM Srettha removed over serious political ethic violation
The Constitutional Court of Thailand today removed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office after ruling that he seriously violated political ethics by appointing a former criminal as a minister. The now-former PM Srettha appointed Pichit Chuenban, a renowned lawyer associated with the Shinawatra family, as the Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office. This decision raised concerns among 40 Senators, as…
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Thailand PM Srettha axed over shady Cabinet appointment
In a dramatic turn of events, Thailand’s Constitutional Court delivered a bombshell ruling today, August 14, declaring that Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin had breached ethics rules by appointing a convicted lawyer to his Cabinet. The shocking verdict, delivered amid heightened tensions, has put the Bangkok-born PM’s political future in jeopardy, with the nation holding its breath to see if he…
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Pattaya amps up city services with an ‘electrifying’ EV overhaul
Pattaya City is sparking a revolution in government services with a groundbreaking new project to integrate electric vehicles (EVs) into its operations. In an exciting collaboration with seven prototype municipalities and Pathum Thani University, the city officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to kick off this forward-thinking initiative. The signing took place yesterday, August 13, in the Thappraya Room…
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Plantations International joins The Amazing Thailand Travel and Hospitality Classic Bangkok as presenting sponsor
The event will take place on Wednesday, September 11, at Royal Lakeside Golf Club and will attract over 100 golfers, including multiple hotels and companies from the travel industry here in Thailand. Plantations International is a multinational plantation and farm management company specialising in providing its clients with sustainable agricultural and forestry agroforestry management services. Plantations International has clients ranging…
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