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Booze-fuelled bromance ends in bloody Brit brawl tragedy
Tragedy struck in the early hours of September 27 as a raucous row between two supposed mates spiralled into violence, leaving an Australian man dead at the hands of his British drinking partner. The unnamed Aussie and his 29 year old British friend were enjoying a beer-fuelled evening when things took a sinister twist outside their hotel in the notorious…
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2 fake wealthy men scam party entertainers out of 200,000 baht
Police arrested two men posing as wealthy business operators after they tricked two female Thai party entertainers in the Isaan province of Khon Kaen into an investment scam, resulting in a loss of nearly 200,000 baht. The two victims, who worked as party entertainers, filed a complaint against the two Thai men at Mueang Khon Kaen Police Station on September…
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Navigating visa & work permits for remote workers in Thailand
Imagine swapping your office view for Thailand’s breathtaking beaches. Gone are the days of hectic commutes and long lines, replaced with a hearty breakfast before you start your workday from your very own tropical home. After hours and on weekends, an entire country awaits exploration, all while maintaining your current job and salary. This lifestyle, once the domain of digital…
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Thai woman escapes attempted rape by fake Good Samaritan
A Thai woman narrowly escaped an attempted rape yesterday after a man posing as a Good Samaritan offered to take her to her friend in the central province of Ayutthaya. The 29 year old victim, referred to as A, filed a complaint at Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Police Station yesterday, September 29, and brought the suspect’s flipflops and face mask…
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Thai man arrested for armed Pattaya motorcycle robbery
A 46 year old Thai man has been arrested for allegedly holding a woman at knifepoint and robbing her of her motorcycle and cash near Pattaya. The Huai Yai police swooped in on Chae Khongouamthangam yesterday, September 29, in the Huai Yai area of Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province. Chae stands accused of stealing a red-and-black Honda Wave motorcycle…
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High stakes: Police spin wheel of justice at Chon Buri gambling den
Police raided a luxury resort in the Na Jomtien area of Chon Buri at the weekend uncovering a gambling operation and arresting 15 Thai gamblers at the scene. Officers from the Provincial Investigation Police Region 2 raided the luxury resort on Saturday, September 28, in the Sattahip district of Chon Buri and found 15 gamblers playing a popular Thai card…
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Paetongtarn thanks supporters after topping NIDA poll
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed her gratitude to the public for their support after topping a quarterly poll conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) yesterday, September 29. The 38 year old Thai premier garnered support from 31.35% of respondents, who commended her leadership and efforts in tackling the hardships faced by the nation. Jirayu Huangsab, an adviser…
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Thai woman brutally assaulted by bigamist boyfriend after breakup
A Thai woman sought help from social media influencer Guntouch “Gun” Pongpaiboonwet after being subjected to a year-long brutal assault when she attempted to break up with her unfaithful bigamist boyfriend, who had two other wives and four children. Gun, along with Public Health Minister advisor Thanakrit Jitareerat, protected the 29 year old woman, Phanurat, who fled from her violent boyfriend’s…
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Finance ministry sees record revenue of 14.4 billion baht
The Ministry of Finance announced that the Treasury Department has achieved record-breaking revenue collection for the fiscal year 2024, amounting to 14.4 billion baht. This represents a 57.9% increase from the previous year and exceeds projections by 25.4%, marking the highest revenue since the department’s establishment on September 30, 1924. The Deputy Minister of Finance, Paophum Rojanasakul attributed this remarkable…
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Thai man kills wife’s ex-husband while drinking alcohol together
A Thai man killed his wife’s ex-husband after he sexually assaulted her while they were drinking together in the Isaan province of Bueng Kan. Officers from Seka Police Station were alerted to the death of the 62 year old Thai man, Lampong Sattaphon, at 3pm yesterday, September 28. Upon arrival, officers found Lampong lying lifeless in a small house in…
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Phuket feasts: Peranakan flavours go global at culinary festival
Phuket hosted the Phuket Peranakan Menu to the World festival yesterday, featuring more than 50 booths serving traditional Peranakan dishes. This event, part of the World of Peranakan Food Art Exhibition & Festival 2024, aims to bolster local tourism and achieve recognition in the Guinness World Records. An official report highlighted the festival’s role in boosting the local economy by…
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Fool’s gold: 2 Thai women caught in golden scam crackdown
Police arrested two Thai women for pawning fake gold accessories at various gold shops in Bangkok and other provinces in Thailand. The two denied the accusations, claiming that another man tricked them into committing the crime. The most recent scam, which took place at a pawn shop in Central Chaengwattana in the Pak Kret district of Nonthaburi province, led to…
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Man spends 10,000 baht on gifts for crush, ends up in knife fight
A man, desperate for a girlfriend, withdrew 10,000 baht to shower gifts on a woman, only to end up in a knife fight with her brother, leaving both injured. He lamented his desire for love at 39 years old and felt deceived. Police officers from Phan Thong Police Station were alerted to a violent altercation involving knives, resulting in two…
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Thai actress slams police inaction after Russian assaults brother
A Thai actress criticised the police for their inaction and bias after a Russian man physically assaulted her younger brother. The police later asked her and her family to drop the case to maintain the country’s appeal to foreign tourists. The well-known Thai actress Chalida “Mint” Wijitvongthong, came forward to seek justice for her younger brother, 30 year old Rachan…
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Gunman of mistaken identity shooting captured after 13 years
The mistaken identity of a rival gang led to a tragic fatal shooting outside a grocery store, with the suspect evading capture for 13 years before finally being apprehended yesterday, September 29. The incident has left the local community reeling and reflects the severe consequences of violent misunderstandings. Police arrested 42 year old Sirichai Chok based on an arrest warrant…
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Wire we in the dark? Heist leaves Phuket underpass powerless
In a shocking turn of events, brazen thieves have plunged the bustling Darasamut Underpass into chaos, swiping electrical wires from the control room and causing a temporary power outage earlier today. The sneaky heist came to light when a worker from the Phuket Highways Office alerted Wichit Police to the power failure striking the tunnel around 7.40am, today, September 30.…
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EC dismisses complaints for party dissolution, insufficient evidence
The Election Commission (EC) has dismissed two of over ten complaints calling for the dissolution of certain political parties and the removal of the prime minister and some Cabinet members due to insufficient information. Sawaeng Boonmee, the EC Secretary-General, stated that the office received more than ten complaints since the new government was established but two have been rejected. He…
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6 year old boy stripped naked and assaulted by 2 girls in Phuket
A grandmother is seeking compensation after a six year old Thai boy in Phuket was stripped naked and physically assaulted by two 12 year old girls. The girls claimed they were only playing a game of ghost exorcism. The 41-second video when the six year old boy was abused was shared on Thai social media on Saturday, September 28. In…
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If your business finds it harder to stand out online, you’re not alone. Having a business in 2024 means you can’t afford not to have a strong online presence. However, many businesses are stuck in a rut, unable to find the right formula to make their efforts effective. Some fail to generate traffic at all, others struggle to convert their…
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Mother arrested after attacking daughter with knife in Pathum Thani
A 35 year old mother in Pathum Thani was arrested after locking her two children, a seven year old boy and an 11 year old girl, in their room and attacking the girl with a knife, causing a severe injury to her left ankle. Police received a call around 7pm yesterday, September 29, about a mother assaulting her children in…
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Foreign men vandalise Phuket restaurant, shatter windows and flee
Two foreign men vandalised a local restaurant in Phuket early this morning, September 30, shattering glass windows and causing distress among staff and nearby residents. The incidents occurred at the Birds Cafe Restaurant in Soi OrBorTor, Cherng Talay, and prompted a police investigation. The first act of vandalism took place at approximately 2.18am when a foreign man arrived on a…
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Thai man wanted for attempted murder commits suicide in Pattaya
A Thai man wanted for attempted murder, committed suicide in front of the police in Pattaya on Saturday, September 28, despite officers spending more than four hours trying to talk him out of it. The deceased, a 39 year old Thai man named Nirut Yaempuang, caused chaos on Saturday morning before taking his own life at about 10.30pm The incident began…
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Car bomb blast rocks Tak Bai: Two soldiers injured in fiery attack
A car bomb exploded near the home of the Tak Bai district chief in Narathiwat late last night, leaving two soldiers injured and setting nearby houses ablaze. The explosion rocked Moo 3 village in Tambon Jeh Hay at 9.51pm, while district chief Jirat Siriwanlop was reportedly in Mueang district at the time. The blast severely injured Private Kantayot Binrim and…
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Chiang Rai governor faces probe for absences during flood crisis
Thailand’s Interior Ministry has initiated a disciplinary investigation against the outgoing Chiang Rai governor, Puttipong Sirimart, after his repeated absences during critical flood-relief operations in the province. Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced the probe yesterday, September 29, just one day before Puttipong’s scheduled retirement. Anutin, who had previously ordered an investigation into Puttipong’s absences in late…
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Thai boy arrested for killing close friend over alleged insult
A 15 year old Thai boy arrested for the murder of his close friend in the southern province of Songkhla, claimed that the deceased insulted him with vulgar language. A resident in the Khlong Hoi Khong district of Songkhla discovered the body of 15 year old Konnawan “Fang” O-thong in a puddle in the forest at around 9.45am yesterday, September 29.…
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Thailand braces for severe weather with heavy rain, strong winds
Thailand faces severe weather conditions today, as the Meteorological Department (TMD) issues warnings of heavy rain, strong winds, and potential flash floods across 51 provinces. The northern and northeastern regions are expected to be particularly affected, with rain predicted to cover 70% of these areas. TMD forecasted the weather for the next 24 hours, declaring that a moderate southwest monsoon…
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Thailand’s local businesses get a global boost: It’s time to trade up
Strengthening Thailand’s local businesses to compete on the global stage could be a game-changing strategy for revitalising the national economy, according to Bank of Thailand Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput. Sethaput is advocating for the implementation of “globally competitive localism,” a concept that leverages the strengths of local entrepreneurs, such as cultural assets, to create value-added products and services. This, he believes,…
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Used car market in a jam as electric vehicles spark trouble
The used car market is in dire straits, with a shocking downturn blamed on the economic slump, soaring non-performing loans (NPLs), and the growing allure of electric vehicles (EVs), warns Tris Rating. In a jaw-dropping revelation, used car hire-purchase firms have reported a staggering 93% plunge in profits year-on-year for the first half of 2024. Motorcycle hire-purchase companies haven’t fared…
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Phatthalung police seize 20,000 meth pills in major drug bust
Police in Phatthalung have arrested a drug dealer at a petrol station, seizing 20,000 methamphetamine pills intended for local distribution and are now expanding their efforts to dismantle a larger network in Thung Song. Phatthalung police, led by Yotsaporn Rungsawat, commander of the 434th Border Patrol Police Company, alongside Amphon Nilbanphot and Chusak Chuthong, officers from the same unit, and administrative…
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Watch out for this QR code scam called ‘Quishing’
Scams have changed a lot in recent years, using advances in technology and insights into human behaviour to trick people and businesses. From old-school cons to clever digital schemes, they have developed a range of tactics, recently called ‘Quishing,’ to manipulate their victims into sharing personal information or sending money. As we rely more on technology in our everyday lives, it’s…
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