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Thai man arrested for attempted rape at BTS station (video)
Police conducted a swift operation, arresting a Thai man yesterday after the attempted rape and robbery of a Thai woman at Kheha BTS Station in the Thai Ban Mai district of Samut Prakarn province, near Bangkok. The 30 year old victim filed a complaint at Mueang Samut Prakarn Police Station at 10am yesterday following the sexual assault. She disclosed that…
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Bangkok weather: Heavy rain, strong winds and flood expected
The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued another severe weather warning today, cautioning against flash floods and forest runoffs due to heavy rains, particularly in the Bangkok Metropolitan Region, where there is a 70% chance of thunderstorms. The TMD forecast for the next 24 hours predicts that the upper parts of the country will be affected by the southeastern and southern…
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New Finance Minister Pichai pledges to boost Thailand’s economy
Newly appointed Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira pledged to accelerate initiatives aimed at addressing household debt, stimulating the economy, and raising personal income. Pichai, who previously held the chairman position at the Stock Exchange of Thailand and served as the prime minister’s advisor, observed a consistent decline in the country’s economic growth rate over the past two decades during his inaugural…
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Community leaders killed in Pattani shooting at local football field
A brazen shooting at a football field in the Pattani Province has resulted in the tragic loss of two community leaders. At around 6.30pm yesterday, gunmen opened fire, killing a subdistrict administrative organisation clerk and a village headman. Two bystanders, including a government official and a meatball vendor, were also injured in the incident. The attack occurred at a football…
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Thai government sets plans for King Rama X’s upcoming birthday
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin issued a directive to all government departments to come up with proposals for events to mark the forthcoming sixth-cycle birthday of His Majesty King Rama X, scheduled for July 28. The announcement came in the wake of a Cabinet meeting yesterday. The 62 year old Thai prime minister requested that the plans be presented to the…
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Homeless woman with HIV brutally attacked in Bangkok
A brutal attack in the early hours of yesterday left a 43 year old homeless woman with severe injuries and a subsequent HIV infection diagnosis. The assault occurred in the Soi Inthamara 1 community in Bangkok’s Phaya Thai district. Police apprehended a 39 year old suspect near the community following a report from the victim’s relative, who witnessed the suspect…
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Ubon Ratchathani storm left homes damaged and child deceased
A devastating summer storm swept through several areas of Ubon Ratchathani province last night, causing damage to over 1,000 homes and resulting in the death of a young child. The young girl succumbed to her injuries in the hospital after the storm had subsided. Most affected were the area of Nong Song Hong, Yang Yo Phap sub-district, and Mueng Sam…
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SC Asset introduces morning coin for real estate rewards
SC Asset Corporation Public Company Limited, under the stewardship of Natthaphong Kunakornwong, is embarking on a transformative journey as it enters its third decade, a period poised to redefine the company’s legacy. In a significant move, SC Asset unveiled an innovative utility token, Morning Coin, which promises to deliver extensive benefits to its clients. Homebuyers of SC Asset properties will…
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Bangkok squatters sentenced and fined over illegal occupation
Min Buri Criminal Court sentenced four squatters to prison for illegally occupying a property in Bangkok. The defendants were accused of trespassing, property damage, and theft at the residence. The court ordered a collective fine of 22,000 baht and a total compensation payment of 1 million baht to the victim, who has decided not to pursue further legal action. The…
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Si Racha grapples with severe flooding after torrential rains
Torrential rains have battered Si Racha, a district in the province of Chon Buri, causing widespread flooding and damage. The downpour, which lasted for hours, overwhelmed drainage systems and caused water levels to rise rapidly, inundating homes and submerging vehicles. The deluge struck at 10am today, catching many residents off-guard. Cars and motorcycles were seen partially submerged, and numerous electrical…
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Hong Kong tourism nears pre-pandemic levels
Hong Kong’s tourism sector continues its fight for revival as the number of visits during the Labour Day golden week holiday reached only 66.8% of the pre-pandemic levels. Despite the ongoing struggle, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po assured the government’s commitment to promoting the city’s mega-event economy and attracting more tourists. This comes after the city registered 893,764 inward trips…
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A 21 million baht investment scam dismantled by police
A 25 year old woman has been arrested for her alleged involvement in a fraudulent investment scam venture that impersonated a renowned stock market expert, leading victims to lose over 21 million baht. The scammer, Prakaikaew, was apprehended today, May 7, at a residence in the Uthai district of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province. Earlier today, Police Major General Mantri…
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Buriram village rocked by mysterious death in thorny forest
Debates around a mysterious death in Buriram were ignited after a chilling discovery in the dense thorny forest on the outskirts of Nong Hwai village revealed the body of 46 year old Nopadol, with signs of animal predation and a charred head, suggesting a possible unnatural death. Locals remain divided on the cause of death, with some suspecting heatstroke in…
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Fatal crash in Samut Prakan as pickup hits pole in rain
A tragic accident occurred early yesterday morning when a company employee lost control of his pickup truck on a slippery road in Samut Prakan, slamming into a streetlight pole and suffering fatal injuries. The incident took place at approximately 6am near Bangpu Recreation Centre, along Sukhumvit Road. At the scene, emergency services discovered a Toyota Vigo with Nakhon Sawan license…
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Man on rampage in Amnat Charoen attacks neighbours and pets
A grisly scene unfolded in the town of Amnat Charoen, where a deranged individual unleashed a violent assault on his neighbours and pets. Today, May 7, at 6am, police received a distress call about a man attacking residents with a knife. The perpetrator, identified as 27 year old Wittaya, was apprehended at his home in a state of frenzy. The…
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American man wanted for sex crimes in US arrested in Bangkok
Thai police arrested an American man yesterday at a condominium in the Bang Phlat district of Bangkok after he evaded authorities following multiple sex crime charges in the United States. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) sought cooperation from Thailand’s Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) in extraditing the American criminal, Selva Delano Mudaliar. The 37 year old is described as a US…
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Man’s body discovered in Phuket jungle: No signs of foul play
The body of 40 year old man was discovered at the base of a hill by the coastline near Karon View Point, Phuket on the evening of May 5. The authorities were notified of the discovery of the man, Haschai Khaokhem, at approximately 11.30pm. Upon arrival at the location, which was in the jungle behind the Sabai Corner Restaurant, police…
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Travel growth expected in Asia-Pacific despite cooling demands
Online travel agent Booking.com expects the Asia-Pacific region to see growth in bookings as we start to see stability in the global market. The company’s Managing Director for Asia-Pacific, Laura Houldsworth, said the company anticipated the growth might not be as fast as it has been because it’s starting to stabilize at a very high level. Asia was up mid-teens…
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Thai woman stabbed in shopping mall car park near Bangkok
Police arrested a Thai man yesterday after he stabbed a Thai woman and attempted to rob her in a car park inside the Future Park Rangsit shopping mall in Pathum Thani province near Bangkok. Pratunam Chulalongkorn Police Station officers and rescuers rushed to the second floor of the Future Park Rangsit car park building after receiving an alert of the…
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Buriram family fights back after YouTuber spins ghostly tale
A family in Buriram is seeking justice after a YouTuber trespassed into their home without permission, filmed the property, and uploaded the video with misleading information suggesting the house was haunted. The video has caused significant distress and concern for the family’s safety and the security of their possessions. As of today, the video has garnered over 74,000 views, and…
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Thai chamber opposes proposed minimum wage increase
The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) is in dispute with the government over its proposal to increase the minimum daily wage to 400 baht for workers all over the country. The proposed wage increment is expected to take effect in October. Speaking on the issue, Poj Aramwattananont, Vice-President of the TCC and the Board of Trade of Thailand, painted the…
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Thai PM denies plans to limit Bank of Thailand governor’s powers
Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin dismissed any intention of modifying the law to restrict the authority of the Bank of Thailand’s (BoT) governor amidst a disagreement over the central bank’s interest rate policy. Responding to queries about potential amendments to the Bank of Thailand Act to limit the governor’s powers, the 62 year old Thai prime minister assured that such…
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British man arrested at Phuket Airport for possession of cocaine
Police arrested a British man at Phuket International Airport on May 2 after discovering cocaine hidden within his passport. The arrest of the 29 year old British man, Jamie Louise Swain, was made at the immigration checkpoint of Phuket Airport at around 7pm on May 2. Swain arrived in Phuket on Etihad Airways flight EY 432. Police Corporal Prawwadee Suphasit,…
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Narathiwat checkpoint bombing injures four amid security concerns
A motorcycle rigged with explosives was detonated yesterday at 9.35pm, at a safety zone checkpoint in Tha Phraya Sai, Narathiwat province, injuring four individuals including two volunteer defence corps members and two civilian women caught in the bombing radius. Deputy Investigator Itthiphol Malikul of Mueng Narathiwat Police Station received the report of the explosion, which occurred in front of the…
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Thailand’s steel industry threatened by surge in Chinese imports
The EAF Long Product Steel Producers Association raised concerns about the future of Thailand’s steel industry as local manufacturers face potential closure. This comes as a result of a surge in steel imports from China, which has resulted in a reduction of capacity utilisation to a mere 28% between January and February. The association’s president Chaichalerm Bunyanuwat urged for immediate…
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Thai woman vs British man in altercation in Isaan (video)
A Thai woman accused a British man of harassing and threatening her with a gun at her restaurant Madam Chickan in the Isaan province of Buriram. In response, the foreigner defended himself, alleging that the woman was involved in passport fraud. The 38 year old Thai woman, Komkhai, sought help from Channel 7 alleging that the 55 year old British…
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Predicted surge in global gold prices to US$2,500 per ounce
Global gold prices are set to touch US$2,500 per ounce in the latter half of this year, as per predictions by local gold traders, despite a recent slump below US$2,300. The market has scaled down its expectations for US interest rate cuts this year to a maximum of two times, a reduction from the previously anticipated three to four times.…
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British man lost in Thailand, family issues SOS appeal
The family of a British man issued an SOS after he went AWOL while on holiday in Thailand. Scottish man David Goldthorpe has vanished in Thailand after booking a holiday in the Land of Smiles to celebrate his retirement. The 65 year old Edinburgh-born retiree was supposed to fly home Sunday, May 5, but never boarded his flight, leaving his…
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Thai woman abuses daughter to extort money from British husband
Police arrested a Thai woman in Samut Prakarn province near Bangkok yesterday, May 6, after shocking video footage emerged of the woman physically abusing her seven year old daughter to extort money from her British husband. A 61 year old community leader, Somsri Ngamprasert, filed a complaint against a Thai woman named Sudarat on behalf of her British husband named…
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AoT fast-track Suvarnabhumi expansion amid soaring passenger traffic
The Airports of Thailand (AoT) is altering the Suvarnabhumi International Airport master plan to hasten the development of terminal expansion projects, in response to the rapidly increasing demand from passenger traffic. The revised master plan, which outlines the course of action for the next decade, aims to accelerate the progression of main terminal expansion and the construction of new ones…
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