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Mekong floods: Nong Khai residents urged to move belongings
Residents of Nong Khai have been advised to move their belongings to higher ground as the Mekong River’s water level is expected to peak by tomorrow due to ongoing flooding. The flood situation in Nong Khai province remains concerning as the Mekong River continues to rise steadily. The water level at the Nong Khai Hydrology Station was recorded at 13.46…
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Opposition calls for Pheu Thai’s pledged 600-baht minimum wage
The opposition urged the implementation of the Pheu Thai Party’s promised 600-baht minimum wage while criticising the government’s labour policy for a perceived lack of initiatives to enhance labour skills. Sia Jampathong, an MP from the People’s Party, highlighted these concerns during yesterday’s final day of a joint Parliament sitting. He noted that labour policy was conspicuously absent from the…
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Thai defence minister appoints ex-RTA expert as secretary
Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai appointed General Trisak Indararusmi, a former expert with the Royal Thai Army (RTA) and a former classmate of ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, as his secretary. This appointment precedes Phumtham’s official commencement at the ministry, set for Monday. Gen. Trisak, an alumnus of Class 10 from the armed forces preparatory school, is expected to bring significant experience…
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People’s Party urges urgent rewrite of 2017 constitution
The opposition People’s Party (PP) called on the government to prioritise the rewrite of the 2017 constitution as an urgent policy. The party, formerly known as the Move Forward Party, expressed doubts about the promised changes, citing the minimal mention and low priority given to the charter rewrite in the government’s recent policy statement. Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, PP leader, criticised the…
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Trucking scandal: Wife confronts sex worker in Saraburi showdown (video)
A truck driver’s wife shared a video in which she had a heated argument with a Thai sex worker who persistently harassed her husband and other truck drivers in the central province of Saraburi by repeatedly offering sexual services to them. The video of the argument was shared on the news Facebook page, เจ๊ม้อย v+ (J Moi v+), on September…
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Déjà vu: Thai football coach stranded by floods again (video)
It was a case of deja vu for Eakapol Jantawong, known as Coach Ek, the football trainer who famously led his young team through the harrowing 2018 Thai cave rescue after he found himself trapped once more – this time on the roof of his house in Thailand’s flood-stricken Mae Sai district. Coach Ek recounted his harrowing experience of being trapped…
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Phuket on high alert as heavy rains and flash floods loom
Phuket is bracing for a weather onslaught as officials sound the alarm over impending flash floods, mudslides, and hazardous sea conditions. A stark warning has been issued by Governor Sophon Suwannarat, through the Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command Centre, urging all local officials to prepare for extreme weather set to batter the island this week. The Thai Meteorological Department…
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ETDA plugs in: Powering up Thailand’s digital economy for 2024
Thailand’s Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) unveiled plans to further its role as a co-creation regulator and promoter next year, aiming to boost the digital economy’s value and generate positive social impact. The ETDA intends to enhance the nation’s digital infrastructure, focusing on promoting e-document management, improving governance of digital platform services, and leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for good governance…
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Central Pattana invests 4.5 billion baht in Krabi development project
Central Pattana Public Company Limited (CPN) is gearing up to shake up Krabi with a dazzling new mixed-use development, part of a massive 15 billion baht investment to turbocharge Thailand’s economy and tourism sector. The Central Krabi project, valued at a staggering 4.5 billion baht, will cover a sprawling 114 rai of land and promises to be a game changer.…
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Digital wallet delay: No green light before year-end
The highly anticipated second phase of Thailand’s digital wallet initiative is on ice, with Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira revealing that it’s unlikely to roll out before the end of the year. In a brief meeting with the press today, Pichai highlighted the need for a cautious approach, stressing that factors like timing and continuity must be…
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Thailand plans post-flood tourism campaigns for northern provinces
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is preparing tourism campaigns and promotions to aid affected provinces flooded in Thailand once the situation improves. Severe floods have ravaged 27 provinces, including key northern and central regions like Chiang Rai. These floods led to the cancellation of domestic flights to Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai Airport yesterday afternoon. TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool…
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No more hogging the spotlight: Flood claims beloved Chiang Rai pig
A beloved pig named Bamruea, who had been rescued as a piglet and survived four previous floods, succumbed to the devastating floods in Chiang Rai yesterday. The floods have wreaked havoc on both residents and animals, with the swift and powerful currents making escape nearly impossible. The floods in Chiang Rai have caused significant distress, trapping many residents and animals…
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Squat’s going on: Thai couple trash house in Chiang Mai
Police officers are searching for a Thai ladyboy and her boyfriend after the couple took over a house in the northern province of Chiang Mai, living there like homeowners for nearly a month. The rightful owner of the house filed a complaint with Mae Rim Police Station after learning about the trespassing couple from his gardener yesterday, September 12. The…
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Scammers arrested in Bangkok for conning elderly woman
Thai police arrested a group involved in a romance scam targeting an elderly woman. The scammer, posing as a discharged soldier from Yemen, promised to transfer her US dollars but asked if she could pay currency tax on the money first, leading to the victim losing 23,000 baht. Police Major General Theeradej Thammasuthee, along with his team, yesterday, September 12, ordered…
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Phuket gears up for international tourism event
Phuket is readying itself for a monumental moment in global tourism. The Joint Public and Private Sector Committee for Economic Development of Phuket Province met yesterday, September 12, to fine-tune plans for the upcoming International Tourism Island City Conference (ITICC). The Pullman Phuket Karon Beach Resort will host this prestigious event from September 24 to 27, drawing industry heavyweights, experts,…
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Thai couple loses over 11 million baht to trusted employee
Frustrated by the police’s lack of action, a Thai couple in Bangkok sought assistance from an official at the Ministry of Public Health. They shared their ordeal involving an employee of their dowry rental business and gold shop, who had swindled over 11 million baht from them. The victims, 28 year old Atijittra and 34 year old Piyaphat, yesterday, September…
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Sukhothai official arrested over alleged bribe for job placements
Police apprehended a local administrative organisation leader in Sukhothai for allegedly accepting bribes to facilitate job placements for residents’ relatives, only to fail to secure the promised positions. The accused admitted to the charges but claimed to have refunded the money. Following orders from Deputy Commissioner Jaruengkiat Pankaew, Police Major General Prasong Chalampin, and Colonel Sanuwong Kongkain, the Anti-Corruption Division…
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Delivery driver dies in crash with 18-wheeler on Highway 304
A delivery driver for a well-known company tragically collided with an 18-wheeler truck parked at a red light, resulting in his death and scattered parcels across the road. At 3.30am today, September 13, officer Thirawat Yiam-on from Kabin Buri Police Station received a report of a six-wheeled truck crashing into the rear of an 18-wheeler at the Khok Udom traffic…
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Singha Park aids Chiang Rai flood victims with central kitchen
Singha Park Chiang Rai has set up a central kitchen to aid flood victims by providing drinking water, cooked food, and ready-to-eat meals in response to the severe flooding in various areas of Chiang Rai. The flooding has particularly affected the Mueang district, where the Kok River has overflowed, submerging homes and causing widespread damage. In the Mae Sai district,…
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Ex-posed drama: Thai woman hits back at cheating claims by ex
A Thai woman denied accusations made by her Chinese ex-husband that she cheated, tricked and stole from him, asserting that all the assets she took rightfully belonged to her. She countered his claim and accused her ex of running illegal businesses in Thailand. The Chinese man, Ken, sought legal advice from lawyer Sittra Biabangkoed on Wednesday, September 11, claiming that his…
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Fake cops on patrol: Scammers spark surge in police calls
Scammers posing as police officers have been targeting residents, leading to a surge in calls to the Nonthaburi City Police Station over the past day. The callers, impersonating law enforcement officers, claimed to need to verify bank accounts, causing confusion and concern among the public. Residents have been receiving calls from individuals falsely identifying themselves as Lieutenant Anchalee and Lieutenant…
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Drunk driver causes traffic chaos in Pattaya after crash (video)
A Thai driver caused significant disruption to traffic in Pattaya yesterday after refusing to leave her vehicle following a minor collision. Pattaya police received reports at 6.06am yesterday, September 12, from locals about an accident on Pattaya Second Road in the Nong Prue subdistrict. Upon arrival, officers and reporters discovered a white Honda Civic surrounded by residents and rescue workers.…
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Thai woman forces 12 year old niece into prostitution with govt official
A Thai woman forced her 12 year old niece into prostitution, offering sex services to a 60 year old government official in the central province of Suphan Buri. The case came to light when the 12 year old victim fled from home and sought help from a friend’s family. The family accompanied the girl to the Doem Bang Nang Buat…
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PM Paetongtarn unveils 10 policies on economic and social welfare
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra delivered the government’s policy statement to Parliament yesterday, outlining 10 urgent policies to address pressing national issues. The policies cover a broad spectrum of areas, with a focus on economic stability, social welfare, and national development. The government intends to undertake comprehensive debt restructuring, focusing particularly on housing and auto loans. Both formal and informal…
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Thailand’s new tourism campaign to generate 800 million baht
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) unveiled a new initiative to invigorate the country’s tourism sector with the Charming Thailand: 5 Regions event series. Announced by TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool, this campaign aims to highlight Thailand’s cultural heritage and modern attractions through a series of large-scale events, expected to draw over 147,000 visitors and generate more than 800 million baht…
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Australian man arrested on Koh Pha Ngan for 15 sexual assaults
Immigration Bureau officers arrested an Australian man who had evaded justice for 15 sexual assault cases in his home country. He was found hiding on Koh Pha Ngan, an island in Surat Thani Province. The Commander of the Royal Thai Police (RTP), Torsak Sukvimol, instructed officers, particularly those from the Immigration Bureau, to intensify their efforts in investigating illegal foreigners in…
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Pattaya police shut down illegal pharmacy employing minor
Police in Pattaya uncovered a pharmacy selling unregistered drugs and employing a minor to distribute the medications. Police Lieutenant Colonel Piyapong Ensarn, Superintendent of the Tourist Police Sub-Division 4, along with the Chon Buri Provincial Public Health Office, executed a sting operation yesterday, September 12, at 4pm targeting the pharmacy, which was reported by locals for operating without a proper…
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Libertex kicks off iFX EXPO Asia 2024 as gold sponsor, ready to score big
Libertex is set to make a splash in Southeast Asia as a Gold sponsor of iFX EXPO Asia 2024, aiming to score big with a prime spot at booth no. 5. Kicking off its game plan, Libertex is ready to tackle the competition head-on at this year’s online trading expo. Attendees, including current and prospective Introducing Broker (IB) partners, will be…
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Torrential trouble: Thailand braces for flood of rain until Tuesday
Heavy rain and potential flash floods have been forecasted across Thailand until Tuesday, September 17, warns the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD). The announcement, issued at 5pm yesterday, cautioned that several regions would experience increased rainfall and strong winds in the Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand. In the coming days, substantial rainfall will hit Thailand, particularly in the…
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Condo agent forges signature to steal 1.05 million baht from client
A Thai man demanded that a condominium agent in Chon Buri return 1.05 million baht to him after the agent forged his signature and stole his money in 2022. The victim, Pongnatthana, revealed details of the issue to Channel 3 during an interview on Saturday, September 7. He explained that he bought three rooms in a condominium in the Na…
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