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Indian tourist drowns at Surin Beach despite red flag warning
A 27 year old Indian tourist drowned at Surin Beach after getting entangled in a rip current during an early morning swim with friends yesterday, July 24. A red flag, indicating dangerous water conditions, was posted on Surin Beach. Despite this warning, the Indian tourist, Kapoor Manav and his friends ventured into the sea. Thalang Police Station received notification at…
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Thai motorcycle taxi rider survives stabbing, robbery in Pattaya
A 60 year old motorcycle taxi rider managed to escape from an armed robber who posed as a passenger before stabbing him in the neck and an attempt to steal from him on Soi Thung Klom Tanman 13 in Pattaya. The motorcycle taxi rider, Sakchai, sought help from a rescue team in the early hours of yesterday, July 24, after…
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Highways Department’s tree-mendous tribute for king’s birthday
The Department of Highways, District 16, recently launched a tree-planting initiative in honour of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s 72nd birthday. The event took place at Highway 44, between the kilometre markers 132+700, in Kanchanadit district, Surat Thani. The event saw the participation of over 700 individuals, including executives, highway department officials, employees, and contractors. Led by Paijit Saengthong, Director…
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Thailand car production hits brakes amid finance woes
Thailand’s car production has skidded to a 20.11% drop in June compared to last year, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). This decline accelerates from May’s 16.19% downturn, driven by stricter financing rules and soaring consumer debt levels. In the first half of this year, car production tumbled by 17.39%, totalling 761,240 units. The FTI attributes this slump…
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Thai man arrested for arson at Pak Kret Police Station, Bangkok
Police arrested a Thai man for setting fire to Pak Kret Police Station in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok on July 16. The cause of the fire was initially thought to be a short circuit before CCTV footage revealed it as arson. The fire broke out on the second floor of Pak Kret Police Station, which was used to store case…
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Indonesia launches golden visa with 10-year residency for investors
Indonesia has introduced a long-term visa scheme aimed at attracting rich, “good-quality” foreign investors, President Joko Widodo announced. The new Golden Visa offers a 10-year residency permit to those rich enough to invest up to US$10 million in Southeast Asia’s largest economy. The scheme includes a five-year visa option, requiring an individual to set up a company worth US$2.5 million,…
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Bangkok police arrest couple for selling explicit content online
Police raids in Bangkok led to the arrest of a famous couple known for creating explicit online content, which they sold to over 400,000 followers. Sex toys, school uniforms, and wigs were found during the raid. The cyber crime division of the Royal Thai Police discovered the illegal activities involving the sale of explicit material through X, formerly Twitter. The…
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3 year old Thai boy rescued from drug-addict mother
A neighbour urged a social media influencer to save a three year old Thai boy from his party-loving, drug-addicted mother at their home in the central province of Pathum Thani. The mother confessed to leaving her son alone at home while she enjoyed some fun and frolics at a drug party with friends. The neighbour called the social media influencer,…
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Pullman Phuket Panwa Beach Resort puts sustainability at its heart
The term sustainability is often thrown around as a buzzword in the hospitality industry, but at Pullman Phuket Panwa Beach Resort, it’s genuinely part of their mission. Located in Makham Bay, just south of Phuket Town, the beautiful resort puts sustainable practices into action that benefit both the environment and the local community through their EcoHarmony Initiative. In fact, their…
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Thai police arrest Discord group for underage erotic livestreaming
Thai police arrested a group of individuals running a Discord group with hundreds of thousands of followers, accused of luring a 15 year old girl into livestreaming indecent content and charging members for access. Today, July 25, the police, under the command of Police Major General Saruti Kwangsopa, and led by Police Colonel Phatthanapong Sripinproh and Police Lieutenant Colonel Woraphon…
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Thai mother’s long drive to Samut Songkhram to report son’s death
A Thai mother from Surin faced a tragic ordeal when her son died in their car while travelling from Satun. She drove over 100 kilometres to report the incident in Samut Songkhram early today. The Thai mother, 52 year old Siripak from Rangaeng, Sikhoraphum, Surin, reported the death of her son at the Mueang Samut Songkhram Police Station at 7.30am…
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Phuket leads in dengue crisis: Kids worst hit in southern Thailand
Phuket has emerged as the hotspot for dengue fever in upper southern Thailand, with the highest infection rates among seven provinces, according to the Department of Disease Control’s regional office. Dr Darinda Rosa, acting Director of Health Region 11’s Disease Control Office, highlighted a significant surge in dengue cases from January 1 to yesterday, totalling 5,853. Children aged 10-14 are…
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Myanmar woman killed, husband injured in Samut Prakan attack
A violent altercation in Samut Prakan resulted in the death of a Myanmar woman and severe injuries to her husband. The incident occurred yesterday, July 24, in Klong Dan, Bang Bo district, when a 29 year old man, reportedly intoxicated, attacked the couple, who had attempted to intervene in a domestic dispute. Police Captain Phonchai Komkhuntod from Klong Dan Police…
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Thailand freezes electricity prices to save consumers
To alleviate financial pressure on its citizens, the Thai government confirmed it will maintain the current cap on electricity prices at 4.18 baht per unit and diesel prices at 33 baht per litre until the end of the year. This announcement came from Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga following a recent Cabinet meeting. Minister Pirapan assured the public that a special…
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Chinese couple deported over passport sale billboard in Bangkok
The Immigration Bureau blacklisted a Chinese woman from entering Thailand and deported her Chinese husband over a controversial advertising billboard about passport sales at the Huay Kwang Intersection in Bangkok. Thai netizens recently shared a picture of a Chinese billboard that advertised a service for issuing passports for Indonesia, Vanuatu, Cambodia, and Turkey, raising suspicions about whether the service was…
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Police raid karaoke bar, find underage workers and drugs
Police raided a prominent karaoke bar and discovered underage workers, illegal drugs, and evidence of human trafficking. They arrested the manager and began legal proceedings following the troubling findings. In the early hours of yesterday, July 24, Puttipong Sirimat, the Governor of Chiang Rai, led a team of officials in a raid on a karaoke bar in Ban Du, Mueang…
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Thai man abandons family in roadside hut in Udon Thani
A Thai man deceived his family by promising to buy a birthday cake, only to abandon his wife and four children in a roadside hut. The local villagers, unable to leave the family in distress, stepped in to help and transport them back to their rented home. Local officials received a report at 5pm yesterday from Parida Prasomsri, a member…
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Monk leaves monkhood after slapping novice in Trang province
A monk in Trang province quietly left the monkhood following a viral video showing him slapping a young novice. The incident, which occurred on July 13, sparked widespread online outrage, with many calling for severe punishment. Sukpichai Chaowakul, director of the Trang Provincial Office of Buddhism, along with Phra Khru Maha Kettarak, the district monk head of Wang Wiset, and…
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Thai prisons fight fish outbreak with new menu and inmate fishing
Thai prisons are switching their menus to include black-spotted climbing perch and involving inmates in the fishing process to combat the fish outbreak, supporting government efforts to mitigate the issue’s impact on the public. The Department of Corrections acknowledged the widespread distress caused by the black-spotted climbing perch outbreak. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has directed all ministries and agencies to…
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Reporter and villa executive resolve dispute on Koh Samui
A dispute between a reporter and a luxury villa executive on Koh Samui island has been amicably resolved following a threatening incident during a construction inspection. The resolution came after both parties met to discuss the matter, leading to an apology and forgiveness. Channel 7 HD reporter, Sitthipong, was following officials from the state land intrusion problem-solving team on July…
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Sri Racha cleans up for King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s birthday
Sri Racha Municipality organised a large-scale cleaning initiative yesterday to honour the upcoming birthday of His Royal Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn. The event, led by Sri Racha Mayor Chatchai Timkrachang, took place at the municipal office and Sri Racha Park. Participants, including municipal officials, council members, teachers, students, the general public, and local volunteer groups, gathered yesterday morning, July 24,…
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Woman clings to car bonnet in dramatic hit-and-run incident (video)
A dramatic incident unfolded today as a white Honda Brio was involved in a hit-and-run, prompting a woman to cling to the car’s bonnet while screaming for help. Despite her pleas, the driver sped off, causing panic on the streets. A Facebook user, Kong Yangyan, shared a nearly seven-minute video of the incident titled, Hit and Run at Wachira Intersection…
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Residents squeal in protest as pig farm stinks up Chon Buri canal
Hundreds of residents in Chon Buri‘s Phanat Nikhom district gathered yesterday to protest against a major pig farm, accusing it of polluting a local canal and causing a persistent foul odour for several years. The demonstration, which began at 11am, yesterday, July 24, saw villagers from Village 6, Village 9, and Village 10 coming together to voice their frustrations. The…
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Disabled granddaughter killed in Thai woman’s murder-suicide bid
A Thai woman in the central province of Kanchanaburi suffering from multiple congenital diseases failed in her attempt to commit murder-suicide. Only her six year old disabled granddaughter was killed in the attempt. Jamroon, a 58 year old Thai man, summoned officers from Latya Police Station to his residence in Wang Dong sub-district, Mueang district, Kanchanaburi, on Tuesday, July 23.…
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Brit holidaying in Thailand receive news of parents’ death in UK
A 21 year old Brit holidaying in Thailand received the horrifying news that his parents had died in a tragic crash. Lewis Barton’s parents, 56 year old Christopher Barton and 48 year old Janine Barton were on their motorbike, enjoying a day out at Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, when they collided with a Ford Focus on the A61 between Wakefield…
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Heavy rainfall and high sea waves expected across Thailand
Monsoons have covered the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, leading to heavy rainfall in the north, east, and Bangkok. High sea waves are expected, and sailors are advised to exercise caution. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) weather forecast for the next 24 hours reveals a moderate southwest monsoon is currently covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf…
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Police finds 400,000 Yaba pills in car abandoned on Isaan road
The deputy commissioner of the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) and his team yesterday discovered 400,000 tablets of methamphetamine, also known as Yaba, in a car abandoned along the Sakhon Nakhon-Nakae Road in Khok Si Suphan, in the Isaan province of Sakhon Nakhon. Deputy Commissioner of the CSD, Chatree Pongpaiboon, and his team members spotted a grey Toyota Yaris saloon and…
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Thailand expects record tourists from Taiwan, India with visa policy
Thailand anticipates a record influx of tourists from Taiwan and India this year, largely due to the recent visa-free policy. The visa exemption for Taiwanese and Indian tourists, initiated in late 2023, has been extended until November 11, with the allowed stay period increased to 60 days. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reports that Thailand has already agreed on…
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Police arrest drug dealer ferrying narcotics across Tapi River
Police in Surat Thani Province successfully apprehended a small-time 36 year old drug dealer, who was ferrying narcotics across the Tapi River to customers. The arrest was made yesterday following a joint operation by the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) and local police. Chai Mongkol, or Chaochat, residing in Talad Subdistrict, Mueang District, Surat Thani Province, was arrested with 10.02…
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Thai cyber police arrest woman livestreaming illegal bingo game
Thai cyber police arrested a woman caught livestreaming an online bingo gambling session under the name Bingo Baan P’Joy – Pha Pang. The suspect confessed and was charged, with proceedings initiated yesterday. The arrest took place following orders from Worawat Watnakornbancha, the Commissioner of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB), who directed Phumiphat Patarasriwongchai, the Commander of CCIB Division 5,…
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