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ICONSIAM launches ‘Extraordinary Experience’ campaign with iconic Thai street food
ICONSIAM, a global landmark along the Chao Phraya River, offers a unique and diverse range of experiences to fulfil every need in an unprecedented way with the campaign “ICONSIAM Extraordinary Experience.” This campaign aims to provide customers with unique and unforgettable experiences that exceed expectations. Recently, ICONSIAM has collaborated with ‘Jay Fai,’ the world-renowned Thai street food restaurant. This collaboration…
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Renowned monk electrocuted in tragic accident at Lampang temple
A revered monk, known for his significant contributions to a famous temple in Lampang, was fatally electrocuted in his quarters. The 75 year old monk, Luang Pu Sa-ad Kusoljittho, was found alongside a massage device, which is believed to have caused the fatal accident. Officers from Kokha Police Station received the distressing report around 9.35am today, July 31. They, along…
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Tour bus crash in Pattaya injures Chinese tourists and motorcyclist
A tour bus filled with Chinese tourists collided with a truck while en route to Pattaya last night, resulting in multiple injuries. The incident occurred at 4.30pm, July 30, on Route 36 (Katinglai-Rayong) in the Nong Plalai sub-district of Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province. Responding swiftly to the scene were Bang Lamung Police, reporters, and rescue workers from the…
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Thai Olympic boxer Somluck denies sexual assault charges in court
A Thai Olympic boxing hero arrived at Khon Kaen Provincial Court today, confident he could prove his innocence against sexual assault charges. The 51 year old boxer, Somluck Khamsing, and his close aide Pichet Chinaehantha, accompanied by their lawyer, attended court for the first hearing today, July 31, which involved the examination of evidence and witness lists. Prosecutors have indicted…
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Drug-addicted Thai man’s petrol fury leaves neighbours in critical condition
A drug-addicted Thai man with a mental illness set fire to three neighbours on Sunday in the central province of Lopburi on the night. Two victims are in a critical condition. The incident took place at about 7pm on Sunday, July 28, at the house of one of the victims in the Ngew Rai sub-district, Mueang district, Lopburi. The three injured…
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Activist Parit Chiwarak sentenced to two years for lese majeste
The criminal court of Thailand sentenced political activist Parit Chiwarak, also known as Penguin, to three years in prison for lese majeste, later reduced to two years without suspension. An arrest warrant has been issued for him to serve the sentence within a 10-year statute of limitations. The verdict was delivered today, July 31, at 10am at Criminal Court Room…
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Steel plate falls on car on Rama 2 Road, Bangkok, during storm
A steel plate fell onto a vehicle on Rama 2 Road, Bangkok, due to turbulent weather and strong winds, prompting a three-day suspension of work and compensation for those affected. The incident occurred on July 29 at approximately 11.45am. Sarawut Songsiwilai, Director-General of the Department of Highways, addressed the incident where a steel plate fell onto the bonnet of a…
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Pathum Thani prosecutor’s fake certification scandal
Controversy erupted after a prosecutor in Thanyaburi district, Pathum Thani province, allegedly endorsed a fake prosecutor named Mongkol, granting him a rank equivalent to a level five prosecutor despite lacking the legal authority to do so. Reports emerged that a certification letter, signed on March 26 last year by the Thanyaburi prosecutor’s office on Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok Road, Pathum Thani, was…
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Gunman sought after shooting at molam singer’s car in Khon Kaen
A gunman has been issued with an arrest warrant after shooting at a molam singer’s car, peppering it with bullets. Police detained a woman who was in the car during the incident and questioned her for two hours. Tanadol Ballangsaprom, a 25 year old molam singer and owner of the band Sua Theeraphon Chailert, reported the shooting to the Khon…
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Duty-free shutdown drama: Thai airports set to lose big bucks
Airports of Thailand (AOT) is bracing for a colossal monthly loss of 143 million baht after announcing the closure of all duty-free shops in the arrivals areas of five major airports. This shocking move, aimed at boosting domestic spending, was approved by the Cabinet on July 2 and will come into effect on August 1. The closure affects duty-free shops…
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Chiang Rai officials seize six million meth pills, arrest two suspects
Officials in Chiang Rai intensified efforts to intercept drugs along the northern border, resulting in the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of six million methamphetamine pills, along with a pickup truck and a large motorcycle. Narit Thavornwong, Commander of the Drug Suppression and Prevention Command, yesterday, July 30, revealed that enhanced measures have been implemented along the borders…
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Scottish former footballer jailed for Thailand child abuse
A former football star turned child sex offender Ian Heddle has been sentenced to four years in jail after a chilling discovery of his heinous crimes. Once a midfielder for Scottish clubs like Dunfermline Athletic and St Johnstone, Heddle’s fall from grace was steep and shocking. The disgraced 61 year old ex-footballer was arrested at Edinburgh Airport in February last…
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Motorbike taxi driver assaults UAE tourists in Patong
Patong Police are still yet to confirm any action taken against a motorbike taxi driver who assaulted two tourists from the United Arab Emirates in Soi Saen Sabai on July 29. The incident took place in front of the Hallo Massage shop, leaving the two tourists injured. The police were alerted to the situation around 10pm. The victims, identified as…
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Thailand-based Ling app scoops language learning Olympic gold
From the heart of Chiang Mai, the Ling App has carved a unique niche in the global market with its recent App Store spotlight for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. This innovative language-learning tool from Thailand is not just another app, it’s a traveller’s essential must-have, crafted to enhance the Parisian adventures of athletes and spectators alike. Amidst a…
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Pickup truck crash in Lampang kills one amid heavy rain
A pickup truck returning from Chiang Mai skidded off the road and crashed into a tree in Thoen, Lampang, due to heavy rain. Rescue teams rushed to the scene but despite their efforts, a 50 year old woman lost her life. Police from Thoen Police Station in Lampang received a report of the accident at 6.50pm yesterday, July 30. The…
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Vaping troubles: British tourists warned of costly holiday mistake
British tourists heading abroad this summer are being warned of a costly mistake that could ruin their holiday. E-cigarette smokers need to be aware of strict anti-vaping laws in popular South East Asian destinations. The penalties for breaking these rules range from hefty fines to imprisonment. Countries like Thailand and Singapore have some of the strictest vaping bans in the…
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3 Chinese nationals arrested in Bangkok for call centre scam
Officers from the Provincial Police Region 2 Investigation Division arrested three Chinese nationals at a condominium in the Prawet district of Bangkok on July 19 for running a call centre scam using a SIM box to contact targeted victims. The Investigation Division of Provincial Police Region 2 explored the scammers who used the SIM boxes or GSM Gateways to remotely…
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Buriram woman loses 530,000 baht in unauthorised transfers
A woman in Buriram is in distress after discovering 530,000 baht missing from her bank account, with two banks deflecting responsibility. The funds were transferred to accounts in China and Vietnam, although the account holder insists she did not authorise the transactions. Benjawan Supanam, a 35 year old resident of Buriram, reported that money had vanished from her bank account.…
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Thailand, China boost trade alliance amid investment opportunities
Thailand and China have engaged in discussions to enhance trade cooperation, focusing on expanding the market for Thai livestock products and fruits in China, while also welcoming Chinese investment in emerging industries within Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). Deputy Commerce Minister Suchart Chomklin, appointed by Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, participated in the third meeting of the Sub-Committee on Trade and…
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Prison chief insists gambling king assassination attempt impossible
The Commander of Bang Kwang Central Prison insisted that no assassination attempt took place in the jail, as claimed by the gambling king and his lawyer. The commander, Yuttana Nakruengsri, emphasised that an assassination is impossible in a Thai prison. The Thai lawyer, Withun Keng-ngan, yesterday, July 30, demanded an investigation into an alleged assassination attempt on the gambling king,…
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Severe flooding devastates Kanchanaburi fish farmers
Severe flooding and flash floods have devastated over 100 fish farmers in Kanchanaburi, causing damages worth more than 235 million baht. The disaster struck several districts between July 25 and 30, leading to substantial agricultural losses. Deputy Governor of Kanchanaburi Athisan Intra reported that flash floods and overflowing rivers have inundated homes and agricultural properties in Thong Pha Phum, Sangkhla…
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Heavy flooding forces closures in Khao Yai National Park
Heavy flooding has led to the closure of key sites in Khao Yai National Park, impacting popular tourist destinations and local communities. Takhro Falls and the Sai Yai River in Prachinburi were shut down yesterday, while Nang Rong Falls in Nakhon Nayok followed suit today. Park chief Chaiya Huaihongthong confirmed the closures, attributing them to the continuous downpours that have…
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Pattaya City unveils Red Line monorail to boost economic growth
Pattaya City is gearing up to enhance its public transport with the introduction of a new monorail line, which promises to significantly boost the coastal city’s economic development. The Red Line, as it will be known, is set to include 10 stations and cover a distance of 17.37 kilometres. A recent feasibility study, presented during yesterday’s public hearing, confirmed the…
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TikTok star arrested at Bangkok airport for operating online gambling
Police arrested a Thai TikTok star at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok yesterday, after discovering she was operating a gambling website with over 4 billion baht in circulation. Officers from the Special Operation Unit for the Prevention and Suppression of Digital Crimes from the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) arrested a 29 year old Thai woman named Chutima,…
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Man arrested for brutal attack on factory worker in Kanchanaburi
A 37 year old man has been arrested for violently attacking a 24 year old female factory worker, causing her severe injuries. The incident occurred late at night on a secluded road in Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand. Police detained Pitak at his residence in Ban Pong, Ratchaburi Province. He was found along with the black Honda Wave motorcycle and the clothes…
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US urges Thailand to release Vietnamese activist facing extradition
US Congress members have formally requested that Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin release Vietnamese activist Y Quynh Bdap and assist in his resettlement to a third country rather than deporting him. This appeal was based on a letter signed by Michelle Steel, Luis Correa, John Moolenaar, and Chris Smith dated Friday, July 26. Activist 32 year old Bdap, who founded Montagnards…
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Weather warning for 37 provinces with heavy rain forecast
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued another daily weather warning for 37 provinces today, advising residents to prepare for heavy rainfall, especially in the northern, northeastern, and central regions. The Bangkok metropolitan area is also expected to experience a 60% chance of rain. The weather forecast for the next 24 hours predicts that the monsoon trough passing over upper northern…
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Big Joke changes name for better luck amid gambling scandal
The Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police (RTP), Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, changed his name, adding one more letter for better luck. Big Joke was recently removed from his position following an alleged involvement in a gambling and money laundering operation. It is alleged there were financial connections between him and a gambling network. The deputy commissioner denied all…
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Police arrest violent debt collector after tip-off in Bangkok
Police apprehended a member of a violent debt collection gang, linked to the assault of a 73 year old woman, following a tip-off. He was caught while attempting to flee from a motel on the outskirts of Bangkok. High-ranking police officials, including Thiti Sangsawang, Noppasin Poolsawat, and Thiradech Thamsuthee, along with a team of investigators, today, July 30, successfully arrested…
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Senators call for PM Srettha’s exit after ex-con Cabinet pick
Forty former senators are pushing for the dismissal of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin over his decision to appoint Pichit Chuenban, an ex-convict, as a Cabinet minister. They announced plans to submit their closing statement to the Constitutional Court by the end of the month. Somchai Swangkarn, a former Senator, revealed that the group is finalising a written closing statement for…
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