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What to do in Bangkok this weekend (March 14 to 16)
The weekend arrives, and with it, the question of what to do. Maybe you’re the planner for your group or maybe you’re looking for something just for yourself. Well, no need to scratch your head in confusion since Bangkok is full of fun things to do this weekend! From adrenaline-pumping fights and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations to fine wine and…
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Thai man shoots wife dead after being caught raping daughter
A Thai man surrendered to police after shooting his wife dead at a house in Samut Prakan province near Bangkok, reportedly because she caught him raping her 15 year old daughter. Officers from Phra Samut Chedi Police Station were called to the house in the Phra Samut Chedi district at 12.30am yesterday, March 13, following reports of a shooting. At…
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Wheel of misfortune: Hungarian bike boss in hot seat in Thailand
A Hungarian national has been nabbed on Koh Pha Ngan for allegedly running a motorbike rental business in a job reserved for Thai citizens. Police Colonel Apichart Chansamret, head of Koh Pha Ngan police, reported that 40 year old Laszlo Meszaros was arrested at his rented home in Tambon Koh Pha Ngan. During the operation, officers seized an air gun…
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Tragic crash: Trang train-pickup collision kills 4
A tragic train and pickup truck collision in Kantang district, Trang province, resulted in the deaths of four passengers in the back of the truck. The train driver had sounded the horn but could not stop the train in time, leading to the crash at 2.40pm yesterday, March 13. The incident involved a rapid train number 168 travelling from Kantang…
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Heavy rain and storms to hit 28 Thai provinces including Bangkok
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a warning for heavy rain affecting 28 provinces, including Bangkok, as residents prepare for severe weather conditions. The forecast predicts thunderstorms, strong winds, and a drop in temperature starting today, March 14, with the weather expected to remain volatile. The TMD forecasts that in the next 24 hours, the upper part of Thailand…
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Bangkok’s Chilli Fest is back to set your mouth (and weekend) on fire
Bangkok’s heat is turning up, and that means the hottest event of the year is coming. Chilli Fest makes a return to Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok on Saturday, April 5. Now in its third year, Chilli Fest has established itself as the ultimate playground for spice lovers. You can expect a fiery feast from Bangkok’s top chefs, a chilli-eating showdown that…
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Teenager’s birthday bash turns deadly in brutal Pattaya stabbing
A teenage birthday bash turned into a blood-soaked nightmare when a brutal stabbing left a 17 year old dead in Bang Lamung near Pattaya. The tragic event unravelled after a 19 year old, identified only as Win, allegedly drove a knife straight into young victim, Jeab’s heart. Police arrested the suspect yesterday, March 13, after the victim succumbed to his…
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Hailstorms batter northeast Thailand, hundreds of homes damaged
A ferocious hailstorm battered villages across Surin, Yasothon, and Nong Bua Lamphu yesterday, March 12, leaving widespread destruction in its wake. Residents were left reeling as golf ball-sized hailstones and powerful winds ripped roofs off homes, destroyed rice barns, and flattened animal shelters in what locals are calling the worst hailstorm in years. In Surin’s Sri Narong district, more than 36 households suffered damage, with trees…
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Victory Monument area in Bangkok declared a historical site
Bangkok’s iconic Victory Monument, a historic landmark honouring Thailand’s fallen heroes, has officially been registered as an ancient site by the Fine Arts Department. The announcement, published in the Royal Gazette yesterday, March 12, confirms the site’s protected status, securing its preservation for future generations. The declaration, made under Section 7 of the Ancient Monuments, Antiques, Objects of Art and National Museums Act 1961, establishes…
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Cold feet, hot lawsuit: Jilted Thai bride-to-be sues runaway groom
A Thai bride-to-be sued her future husband for jilting her at the altar in the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat and causing her damages over 500,000 baht. The accused groom-to-be denied the allegations and claimed that his girlfriend’s family threatened to kill him. The 34 year old Thai woman, Nack, filed a complaint against her 33 year old boyfriend,…
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Another tourist brawl in Pattaya sparks local outrage
Another violent clash between foreign tourists erupted in Jomtien yesterday adding to growing concerns about unruly behaviour tarnishing Pattaya’s reputation. The brawl, which took place yesterday morning, March 12, near Dong Tan Beach, saw two groups of foreigners engaging in a heated dispute before the situation turned violent. Local officials, including the Pattaya City Patrol and Jomtien District Civic Guard, swiftly…
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Joint operation: Foreign smugglers caught at Koh Samui Airport
A group of foreign smugglers was caught red-handed at Koh Samui Airport, attempting to smuggle a staggering 144 kilogrammes of cannabis to London and Singapore. The five suspects were apprehended alongside seven suitcases stuffed with vacuum-sealed cannabis flower buds, just moments before boarding their flights. The bust took place at 6pm yesterday, March 12, when Bo Phut Police, customs officers,…
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Phumtham denies handpicking pro-govt media for China trip
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has strongly denied allegations that only pro-government media were selected to accompany him on an upcoming trip to China. The visit, set for March 18, aims to check on the 40 Uyghurs deported from Thailand last month, a move that sparked international condemnation. Phumtham’s response comes after People’s Party MP Rangsiman Rome accused…
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Patong car thief caught after GPS tracks stolen vehicle
A reckless car thief learned the hard way that technology always wins after police tracked and arrested him within hours of stealing a vehicle left running outside a Patong 7-Eleven. The suspect, 48 year old Pradit Phomduang from Trang province, swiped a parked Suzuki Swift after its owner, 27 year old Chanyanuch Boon-anan, left it running while making a quick…
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Pattaya road rage: Motorcycle taxi fight ends in stabbing
A violent street fight between motorcycle taxi drivers in Pattaya’s Soi Diana left one man with severe stab wounds after an argument over a minor traffic accident spiralled out of control. The brutal attack, captured on CCTV, saw two young drivers ambush and stab a fellow rider in a shocking act of road rage. The drama began when 37 year old Rewat Saechua accidentally…
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Thai inmate seeks help in secret letter after alleged guard abuse
The family of an inmate at Khaobin Prison, in the central province of Ratchaburi, sought justice and a transparent investigation from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) after prison guards allegedly abused him and others. The 52 year old Thai woman raised allegations of physical abuse against her 30 year old son, who is serving a 32-year sentence for a drug-related…
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Myanmar fisherman found dead at sea near Phuket
Thai police are investigating the mysterious death of a Myanmar fisherman whose body was found floating in the sea between Phuket and Krabi, hours after he was reported missing from a fishing boat. The body of 39 year old Zaw Min Thuy (also spelt Zaw Min Htoo) was discovered at around 3pm yesterday, March 12 and later brought ashore at…
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Man accused of assaulting friend’s sister in Nakhon Sawan
A man has been accused of assaulting and sexually assaulting his friend’s sister after a night of drinking in Nakhon Sawan. The incident occurred yesterday, March 12, when 47 year old A accompanied her daughter, 21 year old B, to file a complaint with Police Lieutenant Thongsuk Kaewngkanthai at the Mueang Nakhon Sawan Police Station. B recounted the events of…
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Motorcyclist dies in Chachoengsao collision with pickup truck (video)
A 26 year old man died in a collision while riding his motorcycle to work. The incident, yesterday, March 12, occurred in front of a car care centre on Charanyanond Road, heading towards Tha Sa-arn in Village 7, Bang Wua subdistrict, Bang Pakong district, Chachoengsao province. Police Lieutenant Somkiat Puangsuk from Bang Pakong Police Station and rescue units confirmed the…
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From pink to takeoff: Pattaya’s bus link to Bangkok takes off
Responding to news of a new shuttle bus service linking Don Mueang International Airport to Pattaya, the Transport Company Ltd., unveiled a new bus service connecting the bustling seaside city to the Bangkok airport. The Transport Company Ltd., announced to travellers and tourists alike to look for the iconic pink buses on Sukhumvit Road, directly across from the Father Ray…
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Taxi scam: Grab driver overcharges Phuket tourist
A frustrated tourist in Phuket has once again fallen victim to an overcharging taxi driver: this time through the Grab app. Despite booking a ride at a fixed price of 264 baht, he was hit with an unexpected 100-baht surcharge midway through the trip, leaving him fuming and questioning Grab’s ability to protect customers from exploitation. The incident occurred yesterday,…
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Police bust gang smuggling Chinese nationals into Bangkok
Police yesterday apprehended a gang involved in smuggling Chinese nationals into Bangkok for work. The group was intercepted yesterday, March 12, at the border in Tak province, with the driver receiving a fee of 6,500 baht for his services. Police Major General Khongkrich Loetsitthikul instructed Police Colonel That Phosuwan, Police Lieutenant Colonel Supakorn Tangkaprasert, and Police Lieutenant Colonel Akkarawut Chanchareon…
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2 Phuket police spark debate after using force against foreign tourist
A viral video showing two Thai police officers using force to restrain a foreign man, who allegedly attacked a woman in Phuket, has sparked mixed reactions among netizens. The video was shared yesterday, March 12, by a foreign Facebook user named Brenin DeOliveira, with a caption that read… “Thai cops don’t play! Allegedly, he punched a woman in the face.…
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Suspects arrested after shooting two Myanmar nationals in Thailand
Three suspects have been apprehended following the shooting of two Myanmar nationals in Thong Pha Phum district. The incident occurred before they fled south to hide in Ranong province. Bang Mhat, a 72 year old, confessed to retaliating under threat of imminent harm. Police Colonel Nathapob Pongsapan, the investigative chief of Ranong province, with Police Lieutenant Somsak Khamee and Captain…
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Foreign driver attempts to stab Thai motorcyclist after Phuket crash
A foreign pickup driver yesterday allegedly crashed into a Thai motorcyclist on a Phuket road and attempted to stab the victim. The Thai motorcyclist took to Facebook to seek assistance from netizens in locating the foreign pickup driver who collided with him yesterday, March 12. He revealed that the foreigner was driving a white Ford Raptor with the registration plate…
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Teen stabs peer in marijuana-fueled paranoia at Rangsit condo
A 19 year old marketing student at a well-known university in Rangsit reportedly attacked a fellow student due to marijuana-induced paranoia at a luxury condominium. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of today, March 13, in Pathum Thani, left the victim with multiple stab wounds. The victim, referred to as Korn, was found at the entrance of the…
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Tattoo studio warns of couple using discarded needles in Thailand
A tattoo studio has raised concerns about a couple allegedly scavenging for used tattoo needles from its rubbish to use on their clients. The couple, who offer low-cost tattoo services without a storefront, were captured on CCTV rummaging through the trash outside the shop in Mueang district, Chachoengsao province. CCTV footage released yesterday, March 12, by 40 year old Thanupong,…
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Police bust Chinese-led online gambling ring in Bangkok
Police raided a well-known condominium in the Lat Phrao area, arresting a Chinese-led gang operating an online gambling site for two months. The operation seized numerous items and uncovered cash flow amounting to millions of baht. The suspects confessed to working as website administrators, earning a monthly salary of 50,000 baht. Today, March 13, Police Major General Jesada Suaysom, Commander…
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Thai man throws girlfriend from Bangkok condo before jumping
A Thai man consumed by jealousy reportedly strangled his girlfriend until she lost consciousness before hurling her from the rooftop of a Bangkok condominium at the weekend, subsequently jumping off himself. Both are now in critical condition. Social media influencer Guntouch “Gun” Pongpaiboonwet shared yesterday, March 11, that the girl’s 43 year old Thai mother urged him to help her…
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Manhunt after husband kills wife in Samut Prakan tragedy
A tragic incident unfolded in Samut Prakan province when a 43 year old man shot and killed his 34 year old wife in front of their children and mother-in-law. The suspect fled with his 15 year old stepdaughter, prompting a police manhunt. Today, March 13, at 1am, officers from Phra Samut Chedi Police Station were alerted to a shooting at…
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