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Thai singer’s late-night jam turns trashy: Singer crashes Volvo into garbage truck (video)
A Thai singer crashed his Volvo S90 sedan into a garbage truck on the Krung Thep-Nonthaburi Road in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok, injuring two sanitation workers in the early hours of yesterday morning. Officers from Mueang Nonthaburi Police Station received a report of the accident at 4am yesterday, November 7. Investigating officers arrived at the scene with the Ruam Katayu…
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The American Boarding School Fair 2023: Explore world-class education opportunities for your child
The American Boarding School Fair is coming to Bangkok for the very first time on November 12, 2023! Brought to you by Sesameed Education, Asia’s one-stop portal for boarding schools, the fair offers exquisite opportunities for parents seeking the very best for their children’s education. Meet the best American Boarding Schools As a parent, you probably know how challenging it…
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Russian tourist arrested for running naked on the streets of North Pattaya (video)
A 23 year old Russian tourist found himself in police custody last night when he was nabbed for causing a public disturbance whilst naked on the streets of North Pattaya. The man, whose identity has been kept under wraps as he awaits psychological assessment, was apprehended around 8pm yesterday on Soi Na Kluea 16. The arrest was executed by a…
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Thai man’s love turns deadly, murders crush’s stepfather in central Thailand
Police arrested a Thai man for the murder of his crush’s stepfather and a witness to the crime after the deceased’s stepdaughter rejected him at his house in the central province of Kanchanaburi. The distressing episode came to light when a Thai woman named Mod contacted the authorities at the Lao Kwan Police Station to report a shooting that occurred…
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Thai keyboard player’s final note: Musician found dead days after disappearance
A 30 year old Thai keyboard player was found dead in a roadside ditch in the Nong Ki district, Buriram province, alongside his black PCX motorcycle, six to seven days after he disappeared. His body was discovered today, following a report by his relatives who had reported him missing on November 4. The musician, Anusorn (no surname given), who lived…
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Case of the elusive Chaowalit: Fourth accomplice in hot pursuit
An arrest warrant has been issued for another accomplice following more case evidence, making it the fourth in line, in the case of aiding the fugitive Chaowalit Thongduang, known as Sia Paeng. Meanwhile, the Deputy National Police Chief has called for all units involved to tighten the case and pursue further. Today at the Nakhon Si Thammarat City Police Station,…
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Buddhist office turns to Thai Cyber Police over AI-generated Facebook content
The National Office of Buddhism (NOB) sought assistance from the Thai Cyber Police, following the discovery of inappropriate content related to Buddhism on Facebook. The content, generated by artificial intelligence (AI), depicts Buddhist monks engaging in non-religious activities, such as playing musical instruments and racing on motorbikes. These images, deemed damaging to the image of the monastic community, have raised…
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Victims seek justice after unsuccessful surgery by convicted Thai doctor
Two victims have sought legal assistance after a renowned surgical doctor, previously convicted for causing a patient’s death due to a botched liposuction procedure, reportedly ruined their faces in a case of unsuccessful surgery. The incidents occurred at a clinic in Huai Khwang district. The victims, 37 year old Nam (nickname) and 25 year old Tae (nickname) reported their experiences…
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Morning mayhem: Student transport crash takes a detour for disaster in northern Thailand
A student transport vehicle suffered a brake failure, lost control and overturned, causing severe injuries at a U-turn on the 201 road. The incident, which took place at 8.15am this morning, was reported by investigating officer Chanarong Krotha from Chum Phae Police Station. The vehicle was transporting students to a local college when it lost control and flipped at a U-turn…
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Minivan driver’s alleged sexual assault of teenage girl sparks investigations
Authorities are investigating the alleged sexual assault of a teenage girl by a minivan driver. The victim is currently hospitalised and unable to provide a statement due to her condition. The police are urgently examining a red liquid substance found in the vehicle. The incident took place today as reported by Police Lieutenant Colonel Sommat Mueangthaisong, the station chief of Waeng…
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Phuket’s Safety Sandbox: Island paradise prepares for full-scale safety drill
Phuket, a tropical paradise best known for its white sandy beaches, is gearing up for a comprehensive safety drill. Dubbed the Safety Phuket Island Sandbox, the exercise is slated for November 26 and will unfold in three different locations across the island. The initiative will showcase the readiness of emergency services while providing hands-on experience for the island’s emergency responders.…
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Politician ‘Poo Ad’ flushed out of Move Forward Party over apology debacle
Chaiyamparwaan Manphianjit, also known as Poo Ad, a representative for the Bangkok Chom Thong district from the Move Forward Party (MFP), has been booted out of the MFP after his alleged disingenuous apology over the sexual harassment allegations hanging over him. Despite issuing an apology, the party’s leader, Chaithawat Tulathon, believes that there has been no genuine remorse or acknowledgement of…
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Pot predicament: Thai mum blames foreign neighbours’ toke trouble for son’s illness
A Thai woman took to social media to demand responsibility from her foreign neighbours after their personal cannabis use allegedly caused her son’s illness. The woman, Arpapan Jaiman, posted on Facebook on November 2 that a foreigner had just rented a room within her condominium in the northern province of Chaing Mai. Arpapan accused the foreigner and his friends of smoking cannabis…
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Thai couple arrested for stealing pickup truck and evading police
Local authorities arrested a couple suspected of stealing a pickup truck, fleeing the scene, and later changing clothes to evade police. Today, 37 year old Theerawich (no surname given) and 30 year old Parichat (no surname given) were caught by Phetchaburi highway police with a red Ford pickup truck and a motorcycle as evidence. The couple was apprehended near the…
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Bangkok twins arrested after fatal shooting of teenager
The serene stillness of a Bangkok morning was disrupted by the shocking act of some twins shooting a fellow teenager, leading to his untimely demise. The twins, known as Yossakorn and Yossaphon, both 19 years old, have been apprehended by the Prawet Police. The arrest, which occurred on November 5, came on the heels of a fatal altercation on On…
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Thai Internet idol finds sudden surge in job offers after failed audition
Renowned Internet idol, aka Nokia, has been overwhelmed by a sudden influx of job offers to host various events, following her failed attempt at a newsreader and announcer audition. The 28 year old, whose real name is Suthasinee Sirirak, has been cyberbullied for her resemblance to a music video protagonist and a Japanese rubber doll, which allegedly caused her audition…
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3 men arrested for stealing and selling data of over 15 million Thais
Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) officers yesterday arrested three Thai men for stealing the personal information of more than 15 million Thais and selling it to scammers who used the information to dupe victims out of money. In February, the CCID police arrested a Thai engineer in Phuket for selling the personal information of more than 2 million people to…
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Pathum Thani: Disabled woman fatally electrocuted in due to faulty pole in central Thailand
A tragic accident occurred in Sam Khok, Pathum Thani province when a disabled woman was electrocuted after touching an electric pole. The incident happened as the 46 year old woman, identified as Wila, was returning from a local shop where she had purchased an energy drink. It is suspected that the electric shock resulted from a faulty electrical connection on…
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ICONSIAM’s billion baht renovation: M and first floors set for stunning transformation
ICONSIAM Mall is preparing a substantial investment of 1 billion baht for a significant renovation of the complex, set to start in July 2024. The refurbishment is specifically targeted at the M and first floors of ICONSIAM, with the project expected to run until mid-2025. The company’s managing director, Supoj Chaiwatsirikul, explained that the ICONSIAM billion baht renovation will adjust…
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Man arrested for online threats against Thai prime minister
The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) apprehended a 29 year old man for posting threatening messages against the Thai prime minister online. The accused admitted his guilt, citing his disappointment with Thai politics as the reason for his vented frustrations. He was arrested at 6.30am today following a search warrant authorised the previous day. On November 5, the Anti Online…
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Uthai Thani: Monk driving Mazda causes fatal accident, one dead, four injured
A fatal accident occurred yesterday in Lan Sak, Uthai Thani, when a monk driving a Mazda pickup truck lost control of his vehicle, killing one woman and injuring four others. The accident occurred on the Lan Sak-Thap Than Road, Moo 1, Pradu Yuen Subdistrict, Lan Sak District, Uthai Thani, less than 500 metres from the Pa Ka intersection, near the…
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Germany grants 16 billion baht to Thailand for climate change projects
Thailand is set to receive a significant contribution of 422 million euros (16 billion baht) from Germany, intended to fund various projects addressing climate change impacts. The announcement was made by Ernst Reichel, the German Ambassador to Thailand, during a press briefing yesterday. Reichel, who assumed his diplomatic role two months prior, underscored that climate change mitigation is a prime…
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Thai woman survives her husband’s murder-suicide plan
A Thai woman recounted surviving her husband’s murder-suicide plan at their shared house in the Isaan province of Udon Thani. Klang Yai Police Station officers rushed to the scene of the shooting at a house in the Baab Pue district of Udon Thani province at 6am, November 5. Officers met with the injured woman, 42 year old Rinna, outside the…
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Public van driver accused of sexual assault surrenders to Khon Kaen police
A public van driver, who has been accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a 13 year old girl, has turned himself in to the authorities at Waeng Noi Police Station, Khon Kaen, denying all charges. The accused, whose identity has been withheld, drove his van to the police station for further investigation. Acting commissioner of Provincial Police Region 4, Police…
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Foreign national arrested for overstaying visa launching Crime Free Phuket year two
A foreign national was taken into custody at the weekend at Phuket International Airport for overstaying his visa by 80 days. This event marks the launch of the second year of the Crime Free Phuket initiative run by the local Immigration Bureau. The past year has seen the arrest of 188 individuals, with overstaying visas accounting for 66 of these…
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Thai AirAsia launches fly-thru flight to boost up lesser-visited provinces
Thai AirAsia has launched a new fly-thru service connecting Phuket to Don Mueang Airport and Phitsanulok. The aim is to encourage foreign tourists visiting Phuket to explore and discover lesser-visited provinces like Phitsanulok and other areas in the lower northern region of Thailand. Sasiwan Siphrom, the President of the Tourism Council of the Lower Northern Provinces, highlighted that in collaboration…
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Safety in numbers: Phuket’s Tourist Police gathering gears up for high season
A remarkable gathering took place yesterday in the bustling epicentre of Phuket Town. The assembly, spearheaded by Tourist Police Commissioner Major General Saksira Phueakam, was a formidable display of dedication towards ensuring the safety of tourists during the impending high season of tourism. The meet-up took place just ahead of the grand opening of the inaugural Chartered Walking Street market on Phang…
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Thai govt reduces foreign worker visa fees to 500 baht to boost economy
Foreign worker visa fees for four nationalities have been reduced to 500 baht, with the fee changes expected to be enforced from November 11 for a duration of four years. This reduction aims to stimulate the Thai economy’s recovery by promoting the legal employment of migrant workers from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam. Somchai Morakotsriwan, currently acting as the Director-General…
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Crash course: Motorcycle rider’s skull meets water pump pipe in west Thailand
A 20 year old man suffered a fractured skull after colliding with a water pump pipe in the middle of the road while riding his motorcycle in the early morning hours. The water pump accident took place yesterday. It was revealed that the water pump pipe was installed by the Wang Sala Subdistrict Municipality, in west Thailand. On the following…
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Inflation rate in Thailand dips for first time in over two years
The Commerce Ministry of Thailand announced today that the country’s inflation rate has dipped for the first time in 25 months, primarily due to a drop in energy and food prices. This development is attributed to the government’s support measures. The consumer price index (CPI) noted a 0.31% reduction in October, compared to the same period last year. This contrasted…
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