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Mekong River floods roads in Nakhon Phanom, warnings issued
The Mekong River has overflowed, flooding roads by half a metre, prompting warnings for four districts to take caution. Heavy rains have been relentless recently. Residents have been fishing amidst the rising waters. Floodwaters from the Mekong River submerged Sawan Chai Khong Road in Nakhon Phanom province, as reported yesterday. The road, constructed 30 to 40 metres from the riverbank,…
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Phuket launches urgent cleanup to boost tourism on Karon Beach
Phuket officials initiated an urgent cleanup operation at Karon Beach, aiming to address concerns over its impact on tourism. Governor Sophon Suwannarat led a meeting with the local Joint Public and Private Sector Committee on Economic Development, focusing on regulating beach umbrellas at Karon Beach, Kata Beach, and Patong Beach. The cleanup drive targets the removal of beach umbrellas and…
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Transgender thief nabbed after stealing gold necklace in Bangkok
Thai police apprehended a transgender woman who deftly snatched a gold necklace worth nearly 100,000 baht from an Australian man on Sukhumvit Road before fleeing to a dormitory in Suan Luang district, Bangkok. The arrest occurred yesterday, August 7. The Australian national, Brock Christian Jarvis, reported to the police on July 21 that he had been robbed by a transgender…
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Big bike crashes in Chiang Mai, driver missing, one shoe found
A big bike collided with a barrier on Khlong Chonprathan Road but the driver remains missing. Only a shoe was found at the scene, and rescue teams have not located the driver despite extensive searches. At 3.30am today, August 8, Chiang Mai Provincial Police Headquarters (191) received a report of an accident involving a big bike that had crashed into…
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Bus stop sign location near BTS station sparks online outrage
A bus stop sign erected in the middle of a bush sparked a heated debate online, with netizens criticising its impractical location and safety concerns. The popular Facebook page Footpath Thai Style recently shared an image of a newly installed bus stop sign placed awkwardly within a bush on a narrow and uneven footpath. The page highlighted the location on…
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Thai university student stabbed and burned to death in Nonthaburi
The Forensic Science Institute yesterday discovered hairs belonging to the suspected murderer of a Thai university student on the victim’s hands. The student was found stabbed and burned to death at his dormitory in Nonthaburi province, near Bangkok. Officers from Rattanathibet Police Station were alerted to a fire in room 611 on the sixth floor of a dormitory in Soi…
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Thai woman scammed in Chon Buri fake gold auction (video)
A woman was in tears after discovering the gold she had bid on for hundreds of thousands of baht was fake. The incident was shared by the TikTok user @namobanchangtongdaengso0, who owns a gold shop and posted a warning clip. A woman from Chon Buri brought gold items she had won in an auction to the shop to verify their…
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MRTA seeks approval for Orange Line route through Bangkok
The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) has formally requested permission from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to utilise its areas for the construction of the western route of the Orange Line. This new route aims to connect Bang Khun Non and Min Buri. Tawatchai Napasaksri, BMA’s Public Works Department Director, revealed that the MRTA, along with the concessionaire…
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Khao Sok National Park to sue travel agency after fatal cave death
Khao Sok National Park in the southern province of Surat Thani plans to sue a travel agency after two Thai tour guides violated safety rules and took 22 foreign tourists to Nam Talu Cave during its closure, resulting in the death of one guide in the flash flood on Tuesday, August 6. National park rangers and rescuers saved the other…
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Thai woman’s Labubu toy order stolen from damaged package
A woman was left frustrated after ordering a Labubu toy from POP MART, only to find it stolen by someone who tampered with the package. Despite contacting the delivery company, no resolution was offered, and the company acknowledged this issue happens frequently. Noot, the affected customer, shared her experience with KhaoSod Online after her order of collectable toys from the…
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Tuk tuk driver faints, crashes into taxi in Bangkok
A tuk tuk driver lost consciousness at the wheel, causing his vehicle to swerve off the road and collide with a taxi. Emergency responders quickly administered CPR after detecting a weak pulse and then transported him to the hospital for further treatment. The incident occurred today, August 8, at around 6.40am. The Poh Teck Tung Foundation received a call from…
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Thai ministry steps in as mothers’ vape video sparks concern
The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS) intervened to assist two children after a video surfaced showing their young mothers vaping next to them. The video, which gained widespread attention about a week ago, featured two young mothers, 22 year old Por, and 19 year old Nut, vaping while their children—an eight-month-old infant and a two-year-old toddler—were nearby.…
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US Embassy concerned over dissolution of Move Forward Party
The United States of America Embassy issued an official statement of concern on Facebook after the Constitutional Court yesterday dissolved the Move Forward Party (MFP) over their attempts to alter the lese majeste law, also known as Section 112 of the Criminal Law. After five months of consideration, the Constitutional Court yesterday, August 7, deemed the MFP‘s campaign to reform…
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Thai bill to legalise adult entertainment industry fails first reading
A bill aiming to legalise the adult entertainment industry and its associated products, including pornographic materials and sex toys, failed to pass its first reading in the House yesterday. Sponsored by the Move Forward Party (MFP), the bill was introduced by Bangkok MP Taopiphop Limjittrakorn last month. The proposal sought to amend Section 287 of the Criminal Code, which currently…
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Pattaya police intervene to stop violence as Kuwaiti tourists clash
Tensions escalated once more as Kuwaiti youths clashed in Pattaya last night, leading to police intervention. Police in Pattaya City were alerted to a brawl in the Soi Yensabai area of South Pattaya. The incident occurred around 11.06pm, yesterday, August 7, and officers from the Pattaya City Police Station quickly arrived at the scene. Upon arrival, the police discovered two…
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EU denounces Thailand’s opposition party dissolution
The European Union (EU) voiced serious concerns about the dissolution of Thailand’s opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) by the Constitutional Court, highlighting its potential negative impact on the country’s democratic progress. The EU labelled the court ruling as a setback for political pluralism in Thailand, noting that the MFP garnered 14 million votes out of 39 million in the 2023…
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Thailand to revise EEC high-speed rail contract by next month
Government officials anticipate finalising the revised contract for the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) high-speed rail system by next month, paving the way for the project’s next phase. This high-speed rail system, a cornerstone project for the EEC, aims to connect Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi, and U-Tapao airports. The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) and Asia Era One, a consortium led by…
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Krabi loan shark arrested for violent tactics and high-interest rates
Police arrested a notorious loan shark in Krabi for charging exorbitant interest rates of 35% to 135% per year and assaulting debtors who failed to repay on time. Yesterday, August 7, officers from the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) and the Ao Luek Police Station executed a court-issued warrant to apprehend the suspect, Parinyada, also known as Lek, at her…
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Laotian man arrested for secret filming in public restrooms
A Laotian man has been arrested for secretly filming women, particularly young girls, in public restrooms and selling the footage to private groups. The suspect, identified as a 31 year old man confessed to the crime, which generated hundreds of thousands of baht. Yesterday, August 7, law enforcement officials, including Pattarawit Keetamotaneeyakul, the Trang Provincial Police Commissioner, along with Rattakhon…
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Man arrested for running bullfighting betting site in Phatthalung
Cyber police apprehended a 39 year old man from Khao Chaison suspected of operating an online bullfighting gambling website. He confessed to being the administrator of a Line group, setting betting odds and streaming matches for group members. Yesterday, August 7, Police Colonel Theera Chueasuwan, Superintendent of Division 4, and his team, including Police Lieutenant Colonel Thepprasit Samsi and Police…
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University student crashes, kills motorcyclist in Nakhon Ratchasima
A tragic accident occurred yesterday when a university student driving a black Toyota Fortuner collided with a motorcycle, resulting in the death of the motorcyclist. The incident took place at 6.30pm, yesterday, August 7, near a community clinic in Nakhon Ratchasima. The collision happened before a railway crossing on Suebsiri Road. The black Toyota Fortuner with license plate ขธ 2158…
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Police in Suphanburi arrest man after methamphetamine discovery
Police in Suphanburi apprehended a man suspected of drug use after a tip-off from residents. Despite his initial denial, a urine test confirmed methamphetamine use, leading to the discovery of more drugs hidden in his home. A special task force targeting drug suppression and social order, led by Sit Yamphraiphirom, the district chief of Mueang Suphanburi, and Thanapon Sangkhaphan, a…
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Severe monsoon warning issued for Thailand with heavy rainfall
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning for severe monsoon conditions across Thailand, particularly in the northeast and eastern regions, with heavy to very heavy rainfall expected. Residents are advised to be cautious of sudden flooding and flash floods, while the sea will experience waves up to 2 metres high, prompting advisories for sailors to avoid navigating the Gulf…
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Thai thief gets his knickers in a twist over stolen briefs (video)
A Thai thief who stole underwear from a village in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok got his knickers in a twist and begged a victim to drop legal charges against him, fearing his wife would be hurt and think he liked other people’s underwear more than hers. The victim, a Thai woman named Bee, reported the theft to Chaiyaphruek Police Station…
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Asian woman found dead on Phuket’s Kata Beach
An Asian woman was found dead on Kata Beach in Phuket early this morning. The grim find was made by a lifeguard, according to Karon police. The victim, who was clad in a black two-piece swimsuit, was approximately 160 centimetres tall, around 30 years old, with long black hair. Her body was discovered lying face down on the sand, directly…
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Thailand takes off with green aviation: SAF guidelines
Thailand’s Energy Ministry is poised to unveil groundbreaking guidelines on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the final quarter of this year, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT). This initiative tackles the colossal carbon footprint of the energy sector, the top offender in global warming. With the energy sector spewing out a staggering 69% of total emissions—40% from…
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Thai Lion Air flight delayed over fake bomb threat at Indian airport
At India’s Cochin International Airport, a passenger’s fake bomb threat wreaked havoc, delaying Thai Lion Air flight SL211 and leading to the individual’s arrest. The drama unfolded today during a routine security check before the flight’s departure to Thailand. According to Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL), the disruptive passenger made the bomb threat while undergoing the Secondary Ladder Point Check…
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Move Forward Party dissolved, leaders banned for 10 years (video)
The Constitutional Court of Thailand today announced a verdict to dissolve the Move Forward Party (MFP) over their efforts to reform the lese majeste law, also known as Section 112 of the Criminal Law, and ban the managing executives of the party for 10 years. In April, the Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) requested that the Constitutional Court consider dissolving…
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PM Srettha’s mother honoured at royal cremation ceremony
The funeral of Chodchoi Thavisin, mother of Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, took place with significant figures from various sectors attending to pay their respects. His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua appointed General Surayud Chulanont, President of the Privy Council, to represent him in the royal cremation ceremony held at Wat Thepsirintrawat yesterday, August 6 at 5pm. Notable attendees…
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Thailand Parliament rejects pornography and sex toy legalisation
Parliament today rejected the Move Forward Party’s (MFP) proposal to legalise professions related to pornography and the sex toy industry. The decision was based on concerns about explicit advertising and potential violations of Muslim religious principles. MFP MP Taopiphop Limjittakorn submitted a draft to revise Section 287 of the Criminal Law to legalise professions related to pornography and the sex…
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