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Late-night blaze guts Phuket home in suspected power fault
A fire tore through a two-storey home in Kathu, Phuket, late on Thursday night, causing extensive damage but fortunately no injuries, as three residents managed to escape just in time. The blaze broke out around 11.45pm on Thursday, October 16, at a property in Soi 8, Anuphas Golf Ville, Kathu subdistrict. Police Lieutenant Colonel Natthaya Suphanphong from Kathu Police Station…
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Drunken Brit torches wife’s designer gear in Pattaya rampage
A 59 year old British man allegedly caused chaos in central Pattaya after a drunken outburst saw him vandalise a beer bar, attempt to assault his Thai brother-in-law, and later set fire to his wife’s luxury clothing. The incident took place at around 6.33pm yesterday, October 17, on Soi Buakhao, where the man, identified only as Ary, was caught on…
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Thai senator faces death threats over border sound row
A Thai senator received death threats after criticising tactics used at the border, prompting concern from police and international human rights advocates. Thai Senator Angkhana Neelapaijit is facing a wave of death threats against herself and her family after publicly criticising controversial tactics used along the Thai-Cambodian border. The human rights advocate revealed the threats in a Facebook post, sharing…
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Israeli tourist caught stealing donation envelope in Pattaya
An Israeli tourist was arrested after allegedly stealing a donation envelope from a massage parlour near Pattaya Beach. The incident occurred around 2am yesterday, October 17, at a traditional Thai massage parlour in Soi 5, near Pattaya Beach Road. The suspect, who initially identified himself as Bar Bigger, reportedly gave police and reporters a false name. He is believed to…
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Bike taxi rider damages passenger’s phone after secret camera dispute
An app-based motorcycle taxi rider damaged his passenger’s mobile phone after she questioned a camera on his helmet, fearing he was secretly recording her. The female passenger, identified only as Plammy, shared CCTV footage of the incident on her TikTok account, @plammyyaa_, in an attempt to seek compensation. The video was later removed due to community restrictions. Plammy’s story quickly…
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Trat tourism hit by UK travel alert over martial law fears
The tourism industry in Trat province, southeast Thailand, is facing severe financial losses after a UK travel advisory urged against non-essential visits, prompting widespread cancellations. Trat’s once-bustling tourist hotspots are reeling after a UK travel advisory urged citizens to avoid non-essential trips to the eastern Thai province due to ongoing martial law — a move that has sparked widespread cancellations…
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Rare moon moth spotted at Kaeng Krachan National Park
A rarely seen species of moth was discovered by a park officer at a popular campsite in a national park in Phetchaburi, drawing interest from conservationists. The moth was discovered near the campsite area of Panoen Thung in Kaeng Krachan National Park, Phetchaburi province. Park officer Nattaphon Ritnoi reported the sighting, which was confirmed by park chief Atthapong Pao-on, who said…
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Pakistani man arrested at Bangkok airport for assaulting Phuket transwoman
Police today, October 17, arrested a Pakistani man at Suvarnabhumi International Airport for assaulting a Thai transwoman in Phuket and stealing 10,000 baht. The transgender victim, identified only as Barbie, took to social media to share photos of herself with bloodstains on her face and chest in a plea for information about the attacker. She initially identified the suspect as…
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Airlines boost Thailand flights under TAT tourism drive
International airlines are ramping up flights to Thailand to meet growing travel demand, following tourism initiatives led by Thai officials. Thailand is poised to see a significant tourism surge as international airlines increase flight routes, frequencies, and seat capacity to the kingdom in the fourth quarter. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) confirmed that carriers from East Asia, South Asia,…
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Thai temples in Europe hit by wave of foreign break-ins
Thai temples in Europe are being warned to tighten security after several were targeted by foreign thieves who broke in and damaged property and donation boxes. Yesterday, October 16, Phra Ratchawachirasasanawithet, chairman of the Thai Dhammaduta Union in Europe, issued a public warning to all Thai temples abroad following several burglaries in Sweden and the United Kingdom. The union released…
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Thai father joins son in jail after carrying ketamine to police station
A Thai father found himself under arrest after visiting his detained son at a police station in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok with ketamine in his possession. Officers at Rattanathibet Police Station arrested the 35 year old man, identified only as Wuttichai, outside a detention room on the second floor of the station yesterday, October 16, after finding 0.54 grammes of…
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Dugong numbers plummet as seagrass vanishes in Andaman
Conservationists in Thailand are working to restore seagrass beds in the Andaman Sea after dugong numbers dropped sharply due to food loss and habitat damage. The Thai Coral Reef and Marine Life Conservation Foundation has launched a renewed campaign to restore seagrass beds in the Andaman Sea, after recent drone surveys revealed a drastic decline in dugong numbers, from 248…
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Thai woman puts Huskies up for adoption over border clash fears
A tearful pet owner in Sisaket is urgently seeking a loving new home for her two Siberian Huskies as fears of renewed conflict along the Thai-Cambodian border grow. Today, October 17, a reporter visited Ban Non Sawang, a village in Kantharalak district, just 7 kilometres from the tense border zone, where 39 year old Pairin Yodkhammee made a heartbreaking decision.…
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PM Anutin’s first foreign trip seals major Thai-Lao crime pact
The Thai and Lao prime ministers met in Vientiane to strengthen cooperation on cross-border crime, trade, and regional development initiatives. Marking his first official international visit as Thai premier, Anutin Charnvirakul was warmly welcomed by Laotian Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and his wife with a formal ceremony and guard of honour. He was accompanied by Thananon Niramit, with the meeting…
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DSI clears African man of call centre scam links after parliament discussion
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) confirmed that a South African accused of involvement with a call centre scam gang based in Cambodia has no record of legal violations, according to its database. The South African, Benjamin Mauerberger, also known as Ben Smith, drew attention from Thai political enthusiasts after being mentioned by two Members of Parliament (MPs) from the…
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Belarus model trafficked from Thailand killed in Myanmar camp
A 26 year old woman from Belarus was trafficked after arriving in Thailand for a modelling job and later died in Myanmar, where she was forced into cyber scams. The victim, Vera Kravtsova, believed she had secured legitimate work in Bangkok. However, according to international media reports, she was allegedly abducted shortly after her arrival and taken to a region…
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Chinese duo busted at Suvarnabhumi after Bangkok burglary spree
Two Chinese nationals were arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport after allegedly going on a burglary spree across several Bangkok districts, targeting homes in Don Mueang and Saimai and making off with loot worth over 1 million baht. The suspects, 38 year old Lin Li and 39 year old Xiaowu Liu, were arrested by officers from Don Mueang Police Station following a…
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Pattaya locals beat drunk foreign man for assaulting disabled victim
Locals attacked a drunk foreign man in Soi Buakhao in Pattaya on Wednesday, October 15, after he allegedly assaulted a disabled person and spat on a police officer. Officers from Mueang Pattaya Police Station revealed details of the incident to Matichon yesterday, October 16. They reported that the disturbance occurred in the popular nightlife area of Soi Buakhao at around…
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Storm warning for southern Thailand as heavy rains loom
Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a nationwide alert as strong easterly and southeasterly winds continue to dominate the country’s weather system, bringing with them scattered thundershowers, isolated heavy rain, and rising sea conditions, especially along the southern coasts. The public is being urged to remain cautious, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas, while boats and coastal communities are warned…
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What to do in Bangkok this weekend (October 17 to 19)
It’s mid-October, which means Bangkok is rolling full steam into spooky season, and the city’s weekend lineup proves it. rom haunted laughs at The Iron Fairies to a tarot-filled Sunday at Gigi Eatery, Halloween energy is already creeping in. If you’re not sure what to do and where to go yet, here’s our curated list of the best things to…
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Thai woman loses 30,000 baht in foreign husband matchmaking scam
A 50 year old Thai woman in the Isaan province of Udon Thani lost 30,000 baht after hiring a fraudulent matchmaker to find her a foreign husband. The victim, identified only as Jip, filed a complaint against the scam agency at Mueang Udon Thani Police Station on October 13. She also handed over CCTV footage showing her discussions with a…
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Ex-con stabbed to death in early morning Phuket attack
A man with a history of criminal offences was fatally stabbed on a major road in Phuket, prompting a police investigation into the motive and possible suspects. Police have launched a full investigation into the fatal stabbing of a 33 year old man found injured on the side of Thepkrasattri Road in Thalang early this morning, October 16. The victim,…
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2 Chinese men arrested in Bangkok for illegal hostel and drug business
Police today, October 16, arrested two Chinese nationals during a raid on two houses in Bangkok for illegally operating a hostel and distributing unregistered food supplements and Viagra. Officers from Sutthisan Police Station, together with officials from the Department of Employment, Immigration Police, and Din Daeng District Office, raided a property in Soi Inthamara 49, Ratchadaphisek sub-district, Din Daeng district,…
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Snail-paced start for Phuket’s new co-payment scheme
Phuket officials have launched a new co-payment scheme to support small businesses, though early registration numbers remain lower than expected. The scheme, also known as Khon La Khrueng Plus, or half-half payment scheme, designed to support small businesses and ease the cost of living through 50% government subsidies on purchases, opened registration via the Tung Ngern system yesterday, October 15.…
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Box jellyfish sting scare hits tourists at Patong Beach
Lifeguards on a popular Phuket beach have reported a surge in jellyfish stings affecting tourists, with several victims requiring urgent hospital care. The incidents, which have involved the notoriously venomous box jellyfish, have left beachgoers with burning skin, rashes and in some cases, serious allergic responses. Lifeguards confirmed that the stings occurred both near shore and in deeper water. Some…
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Thai man arrested for stealing speedboat from Phuket pier
Police arrested a Thai man for stealing a speedboat belonging to a travel agency from the Asia Marina Pier on Sire Island, Phuket, on October 7. The travel agency, Phuket New Generation Travel (PNT), sought help from online communities and local media outlets to locate the missing speedboat, named Kantee. CCTV footage showed that the vessel was stolen at around…
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Koh Chang tourism rebounds despite border tension
The tourist season kicked off in Koh Chang, Koh Kut, and Koh Mak as Thai tourism officials launched fresh campaigns to revive travel following border tensions. Clashes along the border led to a travel ban in Trat and nearby provinces, with martial law enforced for up to five months. The disruption triggered mass cancellations from international travellers, especially Europeans, costing…
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Thai man arrested for murdering neighbour allegedly over lottery dispute
Police yesterday, October 15, arrested a Thai man who murdered a woman and dumped her body in a pond in Phetchaburi province. He was arrested while hiding in Krabi. The body of 55 year old Thai woman, Ladda Dodesang, was discovered tied to a wooden log in a pond in Phetchaburi province on September 29. Her neck was wrapped with…
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Thailand plans historic law to boost trans rights by March
Thailand will introduce its first law focused on transgender well-being, aiming to improve rights, healthcare access, and social inclusion nationwide. Thailand’s LGBTQ community is looking ahead to a historic milestone, with the government preparing to roll out the country’s first legislation focused on the well-being of transgender persons. The proposed Trans Wellbeing Charter is expected to be introduced on March…
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3 transwomen attack Indian men and hotel guard in Pattaya
A group of three Thai transwomen attacked two Indian men and a hotel security guard in Pattaya, stealing approximately 24,000 baht in cash from the tourists yesterday, October 15. An Indian tourist, accompanied by his friend and the hotel security guard, reported the assault and theft to Meuang Pattaya Police Station at 11pm. They also brought CCTV footage as evidence.…
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