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Thai man fights for daughter custody after wife’s affairs with 5 men
A Thai man is seeking justice after his wife had affairs with five men and falsely accused him of sexually abusing their daughter to divorce him. The 27 year old Thai man, identified as A, accompanied by his mother-in-law and father-in-law, sought help from non-profit organisation Saimai Survive to resolve his ongoing family issues. He wanted to sue his wife…
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Phitsanulok governor addresses waste crisis after landfill closure
Phitsanulok’s provincial governor issued an urgent directive to local government organisations to address the overflowing rubbish problem after a private landfill was closed. Residents have complained about the stench and need for a solution. Reporters yesterday, September 2, surveyed the large piles of rubbish accumulating along the roadside near the irrigation canal behind Naresuan University in Tha Pho, Mueang district,…
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Ratchaburi man arrested for art toy fraud and military evasion
Officers from the Phetkasem Police Station apprehended a man from Ratchaburi who had been evading military service and was wanted on fraud charges. The individual had been tricking people into buying art toys via a fake Facebook page, resulting in significant financial losses for the victims. The suspect has been handed over to Pak Tho Police Station for further legal…
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Man harms himself after row over neighbour’s noisy child in Pattaya
A 26 year old Thai-German man turned his condo in Pattaya into a scene of horror after an argument with a neighbour spiralled out of control. Kitjapat K, known to friends as Eddie, was found drenched in blood with multiple knife wounds, yet remarkably calm, after locking himself in his room on Sunday night, September 1. Police and rescue workers…
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Pickup truck accident in Phrae leaves 14 injured, one critical
A dramatic accident involving a pickup truck carrying workers home nearly resulted in multiple fatalities in Phrae. Fourteen individuals sustained injuries, with one in critical condition, and were swiftly transported to the hospital for urgent medical attention. Police Lieutenant Sri Phrai Satchanaraphan of Phrae City Police Station received a report of a pickup truck colliding with a utility pole on…
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Phuket hotels see steady service charges and rising room rates
Phuket’s hotel industry will see stable service charge income and rising room rates during the upcoming peak season, according to the Phuket Hotels Association (PHA). PHA President Bjorn Courage noted that employment levels in Phuket’s 95-member hotels have fully rebounded post-pandemic. Typically, service charges account for 10% of paid room nights and are distributed monthly among all staff members. With…
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Patong motorbike taxi drivers investigated for Grab driver assault
Motorbike taxi drivers in Patong are under police investigation following a violent assault on a Grab motorbike taxi driver last night. The incident occurred on Phra Metta Road at approximately 9.08pm when Patong Police were notified of the attack. Police Major Chayakorn Tangsakul, upon learning of the assault, dispatched officers to the scene immediately. Patong Police Chief Chalermchai Hoernsawat was…
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Jealous Burmese man fatally attacks 13 year old ex and her father
Thai police officers arrested a jealous Burmese man in the northern province of Tak three hours after he fatally attacked his 13 year old ex-girlfriend and her father. The attacker claimed that his ex-girlfriend’s father assaulted him first. Officers from Mae Sot Police Station were called to investigate the crime scene near Somdet Phra Chao Taksin Public Park in the…
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Retirement Lottery age limit extended to 70 in Thailand
The National Savings Fund (NSF) is set to revise the conditions for the Retirement Lottery, extending the purchasing age to between 61 and 70 years. The new rule stipulates that the money must remain in the account for 10 years before it can be withdrawn as cash. In the event of the buyer’s death before the 10 years, the funds…
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Bangkok cat owner offers 15,000 baht reward for missing pet
A distraught cat owner in Bangkok offered a 15,000 baht reward for the safe return of her beloved pet which disappeared from her home in the Charansanitwong area on August 18. The black, neutered male cat, weighing around 7 kilogrammes, was last seen wearing a purple collar with an attached AirTag. In a heartfelt Facebook post yesterday, September 2, Natapan…
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Pattaya gas station worker fired over knife threat in fuel dispute
A gas station employee in Pattaya has been dismissed after a viral video showed him threatening a customer with a knife during an argument over an overfilled gas tank. A video was widely shared on social media, depicting a gas station worker brandishing a knife at a customer following a dispute over a minor overcharge for refuelling. The incident sparked…
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Teenagers kill cherished Amazonian snakehead fish in Chanthaburi
Three teenagers, all around 15 years old, were caught after killing an Amazonian snakehead fish at an LPG gas station in Chanthaburi province. The owner, shocked by the act, expressed sadness over the loss of the fish, which he had raised for 17 years. The incident occurred around 3am yesterday, September 2, when the teenagers arrived on two motorcycles at…
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British man arrested for illegal beauty clinic, causing facial paralysis
Koh Pha Ngan Tourist Police in the southern province of Surat Thani raided an illegal beauty clinic and arrested its British owner today after a foreign client received services at the clinic and suffered facial paralysis. The foreign client, whose identity was not disclosed, experienced swelling and red bruises and was unable to control her facial muscles after receiving a…
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Sorry for the heist: Buriram burglar leaves apology after shop break-ins
Police arrested an apologetic man who broke into several shops in Buriram to steal money and mobile phones, before leaving an apology note for his crimes. The suspect, 31 year old Witawat, confessed he needed the money to support his family. Yesterday, September 2, Police Colonel Jamras Siriliang from Buriram City Police Station led Witawat to reenact his crimes after…
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Congee con: Fraudsters target Thai restaurants with fake injury
A new scam involving a group of fraudsters threatening to sue a congee restaurant has gone viral on social media. The group claims that a piece of scouring pad was found in the congee, causing them injury, and demands 6,400 baht for medical expenses. The Facebook page à¸à¸µà¸‹à¹‰à¸à¸‚ยี้ข่าว3 recently posted a warning to restaurant owners about this new scam. They…
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Pattaya police boost Walking Street security as high season nears
Tourist Police and the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) conducted a joint inspection on Walking Street in South Pattaya on Sunday evening, September 1, to increase tourist confidence as the high season approaches. The inspection began at 7.30pm, overseen by Police Lieutenant General Panurat Lakboon, Secretary-General of the ONCB, and Pol. Lt. Gen. Saksira Phueak-am, Commissioner of the Tourist…
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Thailand braces for heavy rain and high waves over next three days
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall in various regions of Thailand, which will occur from today through the next three days. A moderate monsoon trough will traverse the lower northern, lower northeastern, central, eastern, and southern parts of the country, moving into a strong low-pressure system over the central South China Sea.…
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Bangkok taxi driver returns tourist’s lost bag with 75,100 baht
A taxi driver in Bangkok made headlines yesterday after returning a significant amount of foreign currency to an Israeli tourist. The taxi driver, 54 year old Wirat Soi-udom from Roi Et province, discovered a black handbag in his taxi, containing foreign currencies and documents. The bag belonged to Nathanel Avinoam, an Israeli national. Wirat had picked up Avinoam from Thanon…
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Thai police suspend eight officers over online gambling probe
The Royal Thai Police (RTP) chief has signed an order to temporarily remove eight close aides of former Police General Surachate Hakparn, better known as Big Joke, from their positions, pending a serious disciplinary investigation related to an online gambling case. National Police Chief Police General Torsak Sukwimol issued the directive yesterday, September 2, appointing an investigation committee to look into…
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Central Fraud Register curbs mule accounts in Thai banking sector
The banking industry has taken a significant step towards curbing financial fraud by introducing a Central Fraud Register (CFR) system, designed to facilitate data-sharing and clamp down on mule accounts. In a joint effort with the Thai Bankers’ Association (TBA), the Bank of Thailand (BoT) began implementing this system last month, targeting the prevention and eradication of financial fraud related…
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Crackdown on financial crimes suspends 34,000 bank accounts
The Thai Bankers Association (TBA) announced a significant crackdown on financial crimes, blacklisting 15,000 individuals and suspending 34,000 bank accounts linked to call centre scams. TBA Chairman Payong Srivanich revealed today, September 2, that the association’s new AI-driven system, the Cross-Reference File (CRF), uncovered over 15,000 people involved in money laundering schemes. This system, which has been analysing data from…
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Man fatally attacks friend over allegedly rape attempt on his girlfriend
The family of a 44 year old Thai man is seeking justice after he was fatally attacked by his 20 year old friend, over a rape attempt on the attacker’s 14 year old girlfriend at a house in the Isaan province of Roi Et. The victim’s sister disclosed to Channel 7 yesterday, September 1, that her older brother, 44 year…
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Second-hand tsunami: Used car flood drives Thai sellers to despair
A torrent of high-quality used cars flooding the market might sound like a bargain hunter’s dream but it’s turning into a nightmare for sellers. While buyers drive off with the deals, automakers in Thailand are hitting potholes trying to move new stock, and used car dealers are struggling to keep sales engines running. The second-hand car market skidded to a…
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Cambodian woman found dead with multiple stab wounds
A young Cambodian woman was found dead in her rented room with over ten stab wounds to her neck yesterday, September 1, after a brutal attack by suspected secret admirers. Her sister discovered the gruesome scene upon returning from work, finding the victim lying in a pool of blood. Police were alerted to the incident at 7.20am yesterday, by Santi…
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Phuket’s road to relief: Green light at the end of the traffic tunnel
Phuket’s long-awaited new road linking Kathu and Srisoonthorn is finally getting the green light, thanks to generous land donations from three of the island’s most prominent families. Local bigwigs have confirmed the long-stalled project is now full speed ahead. The Ekwanich, Kulwanich, and Saksaktawee families have handed over the land needed for the ambitious 5.6-kilometre road, designed to ease traffic…
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TAT targets 12.2 million foreign visitors in late 2024
Thailand anticipates a surge in foreign arrivals, targeting 12.2 million visitors in the final four months of 2024. This influx is projected to elevate the annual total to nearly 36 million, generating 1.8 trillion baht in revenue, as reported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). According to TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool, the market’s growth is expected to benefit from…
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Teen motorcyclist dies in head-on crash on his birthday
A 19 year old motorcyclist tragically lost his life on his birthday after colliding with a pickup truck while riding against traffic in heavy rain. The accident occurred yesterday, September 1, revealing a poignant coincidence with the motorbike’s registration plate matching his birth date. The incident took place at 11.50pm the previous night on Highway 3056, in front of Wat…
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Thai family accuses government official of six-year harassment
A Thai family in the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima accused their government official neighbour of six years of anti-social harassment. The allegations include throwing glass bottles and rubbish at the family and attempting to physically attack a family member. The 50 year old woman sought help from social media influencer Guntouch “Gun” Pongpaiboonwet after police officers in Nakhon Ratchasima…
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Thai taxi driver attacked by passenger for overcharging (video)
A Thai taxi driver is seeking justice after a male passenger attacked him for overcharging on a roadside in the Sathorn district of Bangkok. The taxi driver, Pipol Sawangsuk, shared three videos showing him in a heated argument with the passenger on a footpath along Chan Road in Bangkok on Saturday, August 31. He later shared another video explaining the…
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Thai man arrested for launching Internet cables across border
A joint task force in Tak apprehended a resourceful individual who was using a water rocket launcher to extend Internet cables across the border into Myanmar for Chinese clients. The suspect admitted that was hired by Thai individuals from across the border. Yesterday, September 1, a joint task force comprising the 431st Infantry Company, local administrative officers from Mae Sot…
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