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Sponsored 8 Pneumonia prevention tips for expat families in Thailand
With World Pneumonia Day on November 9, it’s the perfect time to consider how you can protect your family from this serious illness, especially in Thailand, where unique climate and seasonal factors come into play. Pneumonia can be especially dangerous...
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Thailand’s government proposes swift minimum wage increase to 400 baht
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced that the government will be pushing for a swift increase in the minimum daily wage to 400 baht, in a bid to assist workers grappling with rising living costs. The decision will be reached through negotiations between the government, employers, and workers to agree upon a reasonable amount. The prime minister shared the plans during…
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Japanese fugitive Yagi arrested in Pattaya after embezzlement, dramatic escape
Pattaya was the scene of a dramatic arrest yesterday, as its police apprehended a 35 year old Japanese tourist. Yuki Yagi was not only wanted back home in Japan for an embezzlement case involving over 20 million yen (4.8 million baht), but he was also on the run after escaping the custody of Bangkok police by stealing a police car…
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Power play exposed: Thai electricity sold to Myanmar drug lord in shocking corruption scandal
Move Forward Party spokesperson Rangsiman Rome slammed corruption within the Thai government system. after he discovered the selling of Thai electricity to a Myanmar drug lord. Rangsiman exposed a super deal has been struck involving two former police chiefs and a police aviation unit. The 31 year old politician also questioned whether Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin would dare to take…
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Buriram police seize counterfeit number plate bought on Facebook for 2500 baht
A 32 year old man has been apprehended by Buriram Highway Police after he was found driving a modified racing pick-up truck with a suspiciously attractive red number plate, bearing the number 9999. He confessed he had purchased the counterfeit plates and registration book on Facebook for 2,500 baht. He attached it to his vehicle in hopes of increasing wealth…
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Motorcycle taxi driver stole from senior passenger to fund gambling habit
A motorcycle taxi driver who allegedly stole a senior female passenger’s belongings was arrested in Bangkok. The stolen items, which included coins, a mobile phone, and 1,700 baht in cash, were sold off by the suspect to fund his gambling habit. The case began when a 70 year old woman reported that she had left her bag containing valuables on…
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Grim discovery in the woods: Unidentified foreigner found dead and burned in Lop Buri forest
A local man discovered the dead body of an unidentified foreign man in a forest in the central province of Lop Buri. Police believe the man was murdered before being burned at the scene. A Thai man, 55 year old Somboon Onjaeng, reported the shocking discovery to Chai Badan Police Station at 10am yesterday, September 12. The Somboon informed officers…
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Motorcyclist fatality in Chon Buri prompts lorry’s unusual protective measure
A motorcyclist met his end after he lost control and hit an electricity pole in a tragic fatal accident. What made this accident unusual was that a lorry driver then parked his vehicle over the motorcyclist’s body to prevent further damage. The incident took place around 4am today, on the Chon Buri-Ban Bueng Economic Road, Nong Ree Subdistrict, Chon Buri Province.…
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Koh Samui tourism seeks extended stays for European travellers amidst water crisis
Koh Samui’s tourism sector called for the government to extend stays for European travellers, arguing that the proposed visa-free travel for Chinese tourists will not significantly benefit the island. This comes from Ratchaporn Poolsawadee, the president of the Tourism Association of Koh Samui, who noted that Chinese nationals only make up a small percentage (10%) of the island’s foreign tourist…
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Thai transport minister proposes 20-baht flat fare for MRT and SRT lines
Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit announced a pilot for a 20-baht flat fare on the MRT Purple Line and the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) Red Line. The pilot, expected to roll out within the next three months, is described as a “New Year’s present” for the public. Suriya clarified this initiative in Parliament, affirming its practicality, after it was queried…
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Thailand’s car rental sector shifts gears: 2023 growth outlook takes a modest dip of 2-3%
Thailand’s car rental sector is anticipated to witness a modest growth of 2-3% this year, as per Krungthai Car Rent & Lease Plc (Kcar). This is a step down from the previous annual growth of 4-5%, a dip attributed to numerous elements such as a stagnating economy, slow resurgence of tourism, diminished buying power, and escalating household debt. Pichit Chantarasereekul,…
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Heavy rainfall warning for north, northeast, central and east Thailand
The Thai Meteorological Department warns of heavy rainfall today, covering 70-80% of the regions in the north, northeast, central, east, and Bangkok areas. An intense monsoon trough is passing over Myanmar and Northern Laos, moving into a low-pressure area over northern Vietnam and the Gulf of Tonkin. This, combined with a moderate southwest monsoon prevailing over the Andaman Sea, Thailand,…
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Condo stabbing in Pathum Thani: Two injured, suspect falls to death
A stabbing incident in a condo in the Bangkok Metropolitan Region province of Pathum Thani on September 10 left two people injured. The 19 year old victims, Waranthorn and Panita, both university students, suffered knife wounds. The suspect, 21 year old Aphiwat, fled the scene but was later found on the building’s rooftop. Officers Theerasak Thantho and Kawinwet Wiriyasiriphakdee, along…
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Bangkok crime spree: Transgender gang member arrested for drugging and robbing victims
A 22 year old transgender member of a notorious Bangkok crime spree gang, known as the Khlong Nazepam or Ping Ping, has been arrested in Bangkok. She was accused of drugging and robbing unsuspecting victims across the city. The operation was led by Deputy Superintendent of Police, Theeradet Thamsuthee and his PCT 5 unit at 11.30am today. The transgender woman,…
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Hat Wanakorn Park scoops Thailand Tourism Silver Award
The National Park of Hat Wanakorn, located in Prachuap Khiri Khan, has been honoured with the prestigious Thailand Tourism Silver Awards in the category of Natural Tourist Attractions. The award was presented to Netnapha Ngamnet, the head of the park, today. The National Park of Hat Wanakorn is renowned for its conservation efforts and commitment to promoting sustainable tourism. The park’s…
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Wine flood submerges Portuguese town after 2.2 million-litre tanks bursts
Portugal experienced an unusual flood of red wine when approximately 2.2 million litres burst from storage tanks on September 10, flowing downhill through the town of Sao Lourenco do Bairro in central Anadia. The wine combined with the natural slope of the area created a startling spectacle reminiscent of a forest river, much to the bewilderment of the locals. The…
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Temple dogs poisoned in heartrending act of animal cruelty in Buriram
News of a shocking act of animal cruelty jarred the local community after an individual maliciously poisoned several dogs in a temple in Northern Thailand. The incident, which took place today, sparked widespread condemnation and a plea from the monk in charge of Wat Po Thong Sand, located in Lahan Sai district, Buriram province, for the perpetrator not to repeat…
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Cat gets man’s wife pregnant – don’t worry, not the way you’re thinking!
There have long been stories of women or even men sabotaging condoms to cause a pregnancy (often called an anchor baby). But what if the saboteur is… a cat? A woman got unexpectedly pregnant due to the actions of a mischievous orange cat, according to a viral story on social media. The cat reportedly gnawed through the packaging of contraceptives,…
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MMA fighter twin brothers detained in brutal Phuket home invasion case
Renowned MMA fighter Khusein Askhabov and his identical twin brother Khasan have been detained in connection to a violent home invasion at a Cherng Talay resort in Phuket, where an Italian resident was robbed of personal items exceeding 12 million baht. The Italian victim was discovered by resort staff, bound and severely beaten, allegedly by the MMA brothers. His face,…
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Severe rainfall in Nakhon Ratchasima cripples jasmine crops
Heavy rainfall in Nakhon Ratchasima severely damaged the region’s jasmine flower crops, causing distress for local farmers. The impact of the rainfall has led to a shortage in the market, pushing prices up significantly as demand from customers increased. Today, reporters visited a jasmine field in Non Sung district, Nakhon Ratchasima, where they discovered the considerable damage inflicted on the…
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Dog day discord: Thai man stabbed after his dog barks at attacker
A Thai man suffered a severe injury after being stabbed while walking his dog near his home in the Nonthaburi province near Bangkok. The attacker was reportedly angry because the victim’s dog barked at him. Mueang Nonthaburi Police Station officers investigated the stabbing scene on Liang Mueang Nonthaburi Road at 2pm yesterday after receiving a distressing call from a witness.…
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YouTuber ‘Nutty’s Diary’ vows to surrender, refund 2 billion baht in fraud case
Nutty’s Diary, the famous YouTuber accused of a fraudulent investment scheme amounting to over 2 billion baht, promised to surrender herself to the police and assured victims of their refund. The case, which has over 30 complainants, led to an arrest warrant being issued on September 10. On YouTube, 29 year old Nutty claimed to be a successful Forex trader…
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Car crash due to ambiguous traffic lights seriously injures shop worker
A convenience store employee was injured in a car crash at the centre of an intersection due to a flashing yellow traffic light. The incident took place yesterday, in Nakhon Ratchasima. The collision involved a black car, registered in Nakhon Ratchasima, and a red motorcycle also registered in the same northern province. The accident occurred at 7.43pm yesterday. The seriously…
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THAI spreads its wings: More flights to China as visa policy takes off
After a discussion with the Thai Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Srettha Thavisin, Thai Airways (THAI) is planning to increase its flights to China from 25 flights to 35 flights a week in response to the free visa policy for Chinese tourists. Srettha announced after the meeting with the Association of Domestic Travel (ADT) that the government planned to extend…
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Double murder-suicide shocks Samut Prakan
A tragic murder-suicide incident unfolded in the Bangkok Metropolitan Region province of Samut Prakan when a 24 year old man shot his 24 year old wife with a locally made gun before turning the weapon on himself. The couple was found dead, naked, and embracing each other in a bathtub in their two-storey home on the morning of today. Authorities…
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Shore thing: Coastal encroachment sparks wave of controversy in Chon Buri
Chon Buri’s local authorities lodged complaints yesterday against a resort proprietor and a village leader, accusing them of encroaching on a coastal region in the Sattahip district by constructing a ramp. The ramp was being erected behind a now-defunct resort in Tambon Samae San in Moo 1, an area under investigation following a complaint about suspected coastal encroachment. Following the…
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Deputy duo digs in to root out mafia-style gangs, promises ‘crime-busting’ harvest
Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, yesterday expressed his firm belief in Chada Thaiset, his deputy, to successfully combat mafia-style gangs and diminish their influence on local administrative organisations across Thailand. The 56 year old deputy PM entrusted Thaiset with a nationwide mission last week to scrutinise all influential local leaders suspected of affiliations with mafia-like gangs and…
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Silent film chaos: Man attacks transwomen at mall theater for shushing
A Thai man physically assaulted two transwomen at a theatre in a shopping mall in Chon Buri after the two asked him to stop talking while watching a movie. The victims, 27 year old Cher and 26 year old Joy decided to share the story with ThaiRath as the attacker claimed that he was powerful and knew a lot of…
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Thai-EU FTA talks set to roll, aiming for a trade-tastic deal within two years
Talks on a free-trade agreement between Thailand and the European Union (Thai-EU FTA) are set to kick off next week, to finalise the deal within a two-year timeframe. The Department of Trade Negotiations, under the Thai Commerce Ministry, is spearheading the negotiations. Auramon Supthaweethum, the department’s director-general, revealed that a team from various state agencies is being prepped for the…
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Charged up and rolling: GAC Aion sparks production of maiden battery EVs by June 2024
GAC Aion New Energy Automobile, the electric vehicle (EV) wing of Guangzhou Automobile Corporation (GAC), China’s second-largest EV purveyor, outlined plans to initiate the assembly of its maiden battery EVs by June 2024. The production is slated to occur at the brand’s nascent factory within the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). Gu Huinan, GAC Aion’s managing director, anticipates the assembly of…
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Elderly couple in Udon Thani conned out of 100,000 baht by fake coconut buyers
Two female thieves conned an elderly couple out of more than 100,000 baht in cash and gold, after gaining his trust by posing as coconut buyers. The incident took place in Nong Han, Udon Thani yesterday, September 11, and the victims have appealed for police intervention. Rung Wachnarat reported that on September 8, around lunchtime, he was at home when…
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