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Thai woman steals valuables worth 150,000 baht from Pattaya restaurant owner
A Thai woman sneaked into a bedroom above a noodle shop in Pattaya and stole valuables worth more than 150,000 baht yesterday, November 12. The victim, 40 year old noodle shop owner Anchana Rattanapisankun, filed a complaint with Bang Lamung Police Station in the evening yesterday. She also submitted CCTV footage that showed the thief’s identity. In an interview with…
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Phuket drug dealer arrested in late-night narcotics crackdown
Officers in Phuket arrested a suspected drug dealer during a late-night raid as part of a new 120-day crackdown on narcotics and organised crime. Phuket has launched a hardline law enforcement campaign dubbed Phuket 120 Days Nonstop, aimed at stamping out crime, drugs, and vice across the province. The operation, part of a wider Ministry of Interior policy, is focused…
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Pattaya jet ski operators face bans over insurance crackdown
Marine officials in Pattaya have announced new rules requiring all rental jet skis to carry group insurance, warning operators of strict penalties for violations. The crackdown was announced at a high-level meeting chaired by Bang Lamung Senior District Chief Wanchat Wannaphrahm at the Bang Lamung District Community Hall. Also in attendance were Jarin Butrwong, Director of the Pattaya Regional Harbormaster…
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South Korea eases visa rules for young Thai job seekers
South Korea has eased visa rules for young Thai nationals who speak Korean, allowing them to apply for longer stays and job opportunities with fewer restrictions. The South Korean Embassy in Bangkok has announced a major visa policy shake-up, easing the path for young Thai nationals fluent in Korean to live and work in the country. Effective this month, the…
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Late-night earthquake rattles Koh Samui, no damage reported
A minor earthquake struck Koh Samui overnight, shaking homes and alarming residents across several areas, with reports of loud noises and repeated tremors. The quake, measuring 2.4 on the Richter scale, struck Koh Samui in Surat Thani province early today, November 13, sending tremors across the island and waking startled residents. The quake occurred at 12.47am at a shallow depth…
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Pattaya woman files complaint after violent attack by procuress
A Thai woman sought protection from police after a procuress physically assaulted her on Pattaya Beach and attempted to force her back into prostitution, following her escape from the attacker last year. The 20 year old woman, Jeerawan, filed a complaint with Mueang Pattaya Police Station and shared the details of the assault with several news agencies, hoping to secure protection…
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Bangkok road swamped as flash floods bring traffic chaos
Bangkok police shut a key inbound route after flash floods led to severe waterlogging, triggering safety warnings and widespread traffic disruption. Flash flooding brought Bangkok traffic to a standstill today, November 13, as water levels surged on key roads, prompting police to close a major inbound stretch of Ratchadaphisek Road. The sudden early-morning downpour overwhelmed drainage systems across the capital,…
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‘Big Joke’ sued for calling Thai police a criminal gang
A former deputy police chief is being sued by senior officials after accusing Thailand’s national police force of being a criminal organisation in an interview. Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, the former deputy national police chief, is facing a defamation lawsuit after reportedly branding the Royal Thai Police (RTP) as “the largest criminal organisation” during a recent media interview. Assistant National…
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Thai cyber police recover 14 million baht in crypto from foreign hacker
Officers from the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) of Thailand seized cryptocurrency worth 14 million baht from a foreign hacker and plan to return the funds to six Thai victims. Yesterday, November 12, CCIB officers held a press conference to report their successful crackdown on the foreign hacker under the name Operation 293. The investigation began after Thai victims filed…
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Thailand scraps elected council in charter rewrite shake-up
Thailand’s parliamentary committee tasked with reviewing constitutional amendments has scrapped plans to establish a directly elected advisory council, instead opting for a 35-member charter-drafting committee (CDC) to oversee the creation of a new constitution. The decision was reached during a recent meeting finalising the structure of the drafting process. The advisory council, originally proposed in the opposition People’s Party’s amendment…
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Foreign hacker wanted by FBI arrested in Phuket hotel
Police arrested a foreign hacker, wanted by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), at a hotel in the Thalang district of Phuket yesterday, November 12. The Commander of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB), Police Lieutenant General Suraphon Prembut, announced the successful cooperation between Thai officials and the FBI. Suraphon explained that Thai police had been notified about…
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Thailand gives illegal migrant workers a year-long lifeline
Thailand has approved a one-year extension allowing undocumented migrant workers from neighbouring countries to stay and work legally in the country. Labour Minister Trinuch Thienthong announced the measure this week, confirming that it applies to Laotian, Myanmar, and Vietnamese workers who are either overstaying their residence or work permits or entered the country illegally but wish to become part of…
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Thailand braces for cold snap, heavy rain and strong winds
A powerful cold front sweeping into Thailand is bringing strong winds, falling temperatures and storms, affecting several regions across the country today. From 6am today, November 13, to 6am tomorrow, November 14, the northeastern region will feel the brunt of this weather change, with temperatures falling by 1 to 3°C. Residents can expect morning chills and a stiff breeze, as…
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Thai man defends attack of brother’s bullies at school
Police arrested a Thai man for physically assaulting a 14 year old boy at a school in the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat. The suspect defended his actions, claiming the victim had repeatedly bullied his younger brother and even put his life at risk. Footage of the attack circulated on Thai social media yesterday, November 11. The video showed…
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Warrant issued for mum who sold Thai girl in Tokyo trafficking case
A Thai woman faces arrest for allegedly trafficking her daughter into sex work at a Tokyo massage parlour, where the child’s earnings were sent to the woman. Japanese police have issued an arrest warrant for a Thai woman in her twenties who allegedly trafficked her 12 year old daughter into sex work at a Tokyo establishment, according to investigative sources…
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Thai vendor fined 2,000 baht after allegedly overcharging South Korean YouTubers
The Ratchaburi Provincial Commercial Affairs Office fined a vendor at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market 2,000 baht for allegedly overcharging two South Korean YouTubers. Thai fans of the South Korean YouTubers, Cullen and Jung, raised concerns after seeing the pair pay inflated prices for clothes at the famous floating market in Ratchaburi province in a recent travel vlog on their YouTube…
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People’s Party urges tough diplomacy after border mine blast
The People’s Party has called on the government to adopt urgent diplomatic measures after a mine explosion left soldiers injured near the Cambodian border. On Monday, November 10, a mine explosion near Huai Ta Maria in Sisaket’s Kantharalak district left one Thai soldier severely injured, resulting in the amputation of his right ankle. In the aftermath, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul…
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Thai rapist arrested after Burmese victim tricks him into revealing identity
A Burmese woman tricked her Thai rapist into sharing his Facebook account with her, allowing police to easily identify and arrest the suspect yesterday, November 11. The 20 year old Burmese woman filed a complaint at Nong Chok Police Station at 10am yesterday, following the sexual assault that occurred at around 1.30am the same day. The victim told officers she…
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Police arrest foreign rider for dangerous stunts in Phuket
Police arrested a foreign motorcyclist yesterday, November 11, for dangerous riding, where he was captured on video performing wheelies on a road in Thalang district, Phuket. A Thai man recorded the act and shared the footage in the Facebook group แบบนี้ต้องประจาน ภูเก็ต (This kind of actions must be exposed – Phuket), captioning it… “This occurred near Nai Yang Beach. I have…
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Phuket leads Thailand’s tourist rebound with Russian boom
Phuket’s tourism sector has surged ahead of other Thai regions as international arrivals, led by Russian travellers, boosted hotel occupancy and revenue. From January to October this year, more than 4.16 million international travellers arrived directly in Phuket, bringing the island’s tourism recovery to 97.5% of pre-pandemic levels. That’s up from 4.09 million during the same period last year, according…
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Klatham Party MP assets frozen due to online gambling links
The Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) temporarily froze assets worth 159 million baht from a Member of Parliament (MP) of the Klatham Party over alleged financial links to an online gambling operation. Political activist and President of the Crime Victim Assistance Club, Atchariya Rueangrattanapong, accused MP Chonnaput Naksue of receiving benefits from online gambling platforms. He claimed to have evidence supporting…
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Pattaya motorbike crash kills 2 in freak handlebar tangle
Two motorcyclists were killed and another injured in a crash on Sukhumvit Road in Pattaya after a collision involving tangled handlebars. The accident occurred around 7.30pm yesterday, November 11, along the Sukhumvit Road stretch heading towards Chon Buri. Rescue workers from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation and officers from Bang Lamung Police Station rushed to the scene following reports of…
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Bangkok dust levels spike as orange alert hits 3 districts
Bangkok residents are being warned to take precautions as PM2.5 dust levels have reached health risk levels in several districts across the city. Today, November 12, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) reported that while most areas in the capital recorded acceptable air quality, PM2.5 dust levels surged to orange-alert status in three districts, meaning the fine particulate matter is high…
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Thai man commits suicide in gold shop after 200,000 baht heist fails
A Thai man committed suicide at a gold shop in the Isaan province of Udon Thani to avoid legal consequences after attempting to rob 200,000 baht in cash from the store owner. The owner of the gold shop in Wua Kong Market, Ban Lueam sub-district, reported both the attempted theft and the suspect’s suicide to police at around 5pm yesterday,…
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Pattaya man attacks gran with metal bar over money dispute
A man in Pattaya assaulted his grandmother during a late-night argument over money, leaving her with serious head injuries and hospitalised. The assault occurred around 10pm on Monday, November 10, in front of the Khun Noi Jok porridge shop on Pattaya Third Road. Emergency responders from the Sawang Boriboon Rescue Foundation rushed to the scene and found the elderly woman,…
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Explicit dance video from Lopburi tattoo contest triggers body-shaming debate
A viral video of an explicit dance at a tattoo contest in Lopburi province sparked a debate online after many left disrespectful comments about her body, mocking her genitalia for resembling a wood ear mushroom. A Thai woman yesterday, November 11, publicly apologised after the explicit video from the contest was widely shared online. The footage showed her dancing provocatively…
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Thailand’s booze rules baffle drinkers with surprise fines
Thailand’s new alcohol law now imposes hefty fines on those caught drinking or being served during restricted hours, causing confusion among locals and tourists. A government committee overseeing alcohol policy will meet tomorrow, November 13, to address widespread confusion caused by a recent amendment to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, which came into effect on November 8. The law introduces…
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Police suspect murder-suicide after family of 5 found dead in Chon Buri
A family of five died under mysterious circumstances at a house in Chon Buri province. Police suspect a murder-suicide linked to the family’s financial troubles. The village chief, Adul Rueangraksa, called officers from Nong Kham Police Station to investigate a house in Si Racha district on November 11, after he and residents forced their way into the property and discovered…
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Speeding trailer overturns in Phatthalung, crushes traffic flow
An 18-wheel trailer overturned in Phatthalung, South Thailand, after colliding with a car, blocking both lanes and causing major traffic disruption. No serious injuries were reported. The crash occurred at 4am today, November 12, in Na Thom subdistrict, when the trailer lost control and slammed into an oncoming car, blocking both lanes of the highway and causing a major traffic…
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Rohingya boat sinks leaving 27 dead and dozens missing
A boat carrying Rohingya refugees sank in the Andaman Sea, leaving at least 27 dead as Malaysian and Thai police race against time to find survivors. The victims were part of a group fleeing persecution in Myanmar and dire conditions in Bangladeshi refugee camps, attempting the treacherous journey by sea to reach Malaysia. Rescue teams recovered nine bodies yesterday, November…
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