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Pattaya purrs: Black Sheep Motorcycle Club’s charity ride revs up for elephantine cause
The gentle hum of motorcycle engines echoed through Pattaya as the Black Sheep Motorcycle Club, along with dozens of keen volunteers, embarked on a charity ride. Their mission? To raise funds for the Elephant Camp nestled in the heart of Pattaya. The charity ride took place on a sunny Sunday morning, November 5. While the Black Sheep Motorcycle Club Pattaya stood…
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Baht bus bash: Reckless ride rattles Bangkok, leaves commuters with multiple injuries
A reckless driving incident involving a baht bus and a regular public bus resulted in multiple injuries in the Min Buri district, Bangkok. The collision occurred at around 11am this morning, on the inbound lane near Soi Ramkhamhaeng 203/1. The baht bus, a Hilux Vigo with a yellow registration plate, was severely damaged. Ten passengers suffered injuries, seven women and…
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Northeast Thailand: Monsoon season wrecks havoc on paddy fields, farmers scramble
A dramatic shift in weather patterns during the late monsoon season has wreaked havoc on the paddy fields in the Nakhon Ratchasima province. Heavy rainfall coupled with strong winds, which are typical of the monsoon season in Thailand, has resulted in the collapse of rice crops, causing significant damage to farmers in the Khorat Plateau region. The extreme conditions have…
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Cliffhanger crisis: Thai woman injured after climbing on car to stop her husband and mistress
A Thai woman sought a legal advisor to file a lawsuit after she was injured when climbing onto her husband’s car to stop him from driving off with his mistress. The woman named Bee urged Channel 3 to share her story with the public while appealing for anyone with legal knowledge to help her file a lawsuit against her husband’s…
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Phuket plot twist: Hotel worker arrested over violent gang attack
An unfolding story from Phuket has led to the arrest of a hotel worker in Karon, who was implicated in a violent gang-related attack that happened back in August. The hotel worker, known only as Mr USA, was apprehended by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) earlier today, in front of the hotel where he was currently employed. The report provided…
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No bribery found in Sukhumvit Road collapse incident, Bangkok police claim
A recent police investigation has concluded that there was no bribery involved in the incident of an overloaded truck causing a cover at a roadworks site on Sukhumvit Road to collapse last week. The truck’s high weight was initially suspected to be due to bribery, which allowed it to exceed the maximum load limit. The suspicion was triggered by a…
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Porky predicament: DSI cracks down on three more shipping companies in illegal pork import saga
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is taking legal action against three additional shipping companies implicated in illegal pork importation. Arrest warrants have been issued for three executives linked to these firms, according to Police Major Suriya Singhakamol, DSI director-general. These latest developments follow the previous arrest of six executives hailing from five different shipping companies, all of whom were…
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Sign of abundance: Shocking pink millipede spotted in Thai forest
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) shared some good news on the discovery of a shocking pink millipede at the Hup Pa Tat limestone in the Pathun Mountain Non-hunting Area in the central province of Uthai Thani. The appearance of the arthropod is an indicator showing the area is abundant with them. The DNP posted a…
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Italian man plunges to death at Bangkok’s Sanam Pao BTS Station
An unexpected tragedy transpired at Bangkok’s Sanam Pao BTS Station in Phaya Thai district when a 34 year old Italian man plummeted to his death on Tuesday morning. The critical incident was confirmed by the local police force. According to Police Captain Charoen Sookmark of Phaya Thai police, the unnamed Italian man plummeted near the entrance ramp of the Skytrain…
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Thai tourism minister rejects proposal for Chinese police to protect tourists
Tourism Minister Sudawan Wangsuphakitkosol stressed there will be no policy allowing Chinese police to participate in the protection of Chinese tourists in Thailand. She firmly believes in the potential of Thai police to instil confidence and does not anticipate any negative impact on the number of Chinese tourists. At 9.20am this morning, at the Government House, Sudawan, the Minister of…
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Man shot dead in Bangkok condo, friends accuse deceased of shooting himself
Police are investigating the death of a Thai man who was shot dead in a condominium in the Bangkok Noi district of Bangkok. His friends denied involvement telling police the deceased shot himself while playing with a gun. Emergency rescue worker Anirut Taenglueang told Channel 3 and officers from Bang Khunnon Police Station that he lived in the same condo…
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Massive manhunt underway for fugitive Chaowalit in Banthad mountain range
A massive manhunt involving over 400 police officers and state officials is underway for fugitive Chaowalit Thongduang, also known as Sia Paeng. The search is concentrated on the Banthad mountain range, according to National Police Chief, Police General Torsak Sukvimol, who briefed the press on Monday. The clothes discovered recently within the mountain range have tested positive for Chaowalit’s DNA,…
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TikTok travel agency lures Thai woman into prostitution in Myanmar
The Pavena Foundation for Children and Women rescued three traumatised Thai women who suffered a mortifying experience after they were lured into prostitution in Myanmar. One of the victims was sold to a brothel after booking a holiday with a travel agency on TikTok. The victims recounted their unfortunate fate in Myanmar during an interview with Channel 3 yesterday, November…
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Thai military official stripped of rank and dismissed for severe disciplinary violation
A severe disciplinary violation today led to the termination of service and revocation of military rank for a military official. The Royal Gazette announced the dismissal, relieving the military official of duty and stripping him of his military honour medals. The decision was made by sections 9 and 15 of the 2017 Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, in tandem…
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Sino-Thai rail project advances with 13.3km track deal in Ayutthaya
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is set to ink a deal this month with Boonchai Panich (1979) Co Ltd, for the construction of a 13.3-kilometre rail track between Ban Pho and Phra Kaeo in Ayutthaya province. This development is a part of the ambitious Sino-Thai rail project stretching from Bangkok to Nong Khai. Nirut Maneephan, SRT’s governor, unveiled this…
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Central Thailand: Teenager’s firearm malfunction leads to near-fatal confrontation with coconut gatherer
A near-fatal incident occurred when an armed teenager confronted a coconut gatherer, only to have his firearm malfunction, sparing the victim‘s life. The incident was caught on video and shared on social media by a local shop owner. The victim and witnesses have reported the incident to the local police, but claim that the authorities have shown little interest, leading…
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EU-ASEAN Green Diplomacy Week: Bangkok students address plastic waste challenge
Plastic waste is one of the shared major problems in Southeast Asia, including Thailand. In 2020, the Roadmap Plastic Waste Management 2020-2030 was introduced as the policy framework for related agencies to achieve Thailand’s plastic waste reduction target. As part of the EU-ASEAN Green Diplomacy Weeks 2023, a local organization in Bangkok, Precious Plastic Bangkok, organised a Plastic Waste Recycling…
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Tragic crossfire incident in Bangkok sparks nationwide indignation
A tragic incident unfolded in Khlong Toei, Bangkok on November 11, when a crossfire between two rival college groups resulted in the unfortunate demise of an innocent teacher and left another seriously injured. The unfortunate event, reported to the Thung Maha Mek police, claimed the life of Sirada “Jeab” Sinprasert, a 40 year old schoolteacher at Praharuthai Convent School, and injured 19…
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Domestic violence shocks Sattahip: Ex-prisoner son assaults mother
The tranquillity of the quaint town of Sattahip, nestled in the province of Chon Buri, was shattered yesterday, as a disconcerting incident of domestic violence came to light. A 51 year old single mother bore the brunt of an assault allegedly perpetrated by her own son, a 28 year old man recently released from prison. Identified as Ratchaphon, the son’s…
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Thai rangers seize 200,000 amphetamine pills after clash with drug traffickers
A deadly clash between Thai rangers and suspected drug traffickers broke out late at night on November 11, at Mae Fah Luang, Chiang Rai. The conflict ended with one trafficker lifeless and the seizure of 200,000 amphetamine pills, as confirmed by officials from the Pha Muang Army. The Pha Muang Army officials explained that their investigative team had received a…
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Star Petroleum predicts global oil price drop despite high energy demand
Star Petroleum Refining Plc predicts a decrease in global oil prices for the remainder of the year despite robust energy demand. The reduction in prices is anticipated due to a potential surplus among key oil producers, according to Sakchai Thamsuruk, the manager for supply and planning at the petroleum company. The global oil industry is closely observing Saudi Arabia and…
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Thai man accused of beheading neighbour in human sacrifice
Police arrested a Thai man in the southern province of Surat Thani for allegedly beheading his neighbour in a human sacrifice ritual. The dead body, minus the head, of 53 year old Sangiam Penrum, was discovered at a house in a rubber plantation in the Kanchanadit district of Surat Thani province. Sangiam was found sitting on his knees in front…
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European tourists decline by 50% in Koh Kut amid global tensions
A drastic 50% drop in the number of European tourists visiting the Koh Kut district in Trat has been witnessed this year, as reported by the chairman of the Koh Kut administrative organisation. The chairman, who also operates a resort on the island, revealed that around 160,000 to 170,000 tourists visited the district last year, contributing to a revenue of…
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Thai mall arrest: Pervert apprehended for secretly filming woman in bathroom
The Thai mall arrest of a 29 year old pervert who attempted to secretly film a woman in a bathroom at a prominent shopping mall, has been arrested by the Thai Metropolitan Police. The pervert, identified as Phongsit Lumna, from Roi Et province, who was captured in Don Hualor, Chon Buri, has a history of criminal activity, ranging from burglary…
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Fatal motorcycle accident in Thailand: Woman crushed under six-wheel truck
A woman tragically lost her life when her motorcycle was run over by a six-wheel truck along a public road. The driver of the truck, 41 year old Komson, claims he was oblivious to the collision until alerted by bystanders. The unfortunate motorcycle accident occurred around 10.30am today. The deceased, who will remain anonymous, was found lifeless atop her Honda…
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Driven desire: Thai woman arrested for stealing a taxi after driver refused to have sex
Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) officers arrested a Thai woman on Rama II Road in Samut Sakhon province near Bangkok on November 11 for stealing a taxi after the driver refused to have sex with her. The taxi driver filed a complaint at Thayang Police Station in the southern province of Phetchaburi after his female passenger stole his vehicle. The driver…
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Love’s detour: Thai man loses motorcycle to woman he met on dating app in central Thailand
A Thai man turned to Uthai Police Station officers in the central province of Ayutthaya for help after losing his motorcycle to a woman he met on a dating application. The 39 year old man, named Boy, filed a complaint against a Thai woman, Fai, for stealing his motorcycle from his house in Ayutthaya province. Boy explained that he met…
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Thai weather forecast: Thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and temperature drop predicted
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) predicts severe rainfall and strong gusty winds over the next seven days, followed by a rapid temperature drop of 4 to 6 degrees Celsius. According to the Thai weather forecast, southern Thailand is expected to experience heavy rainfall, increasing the risk of flash floods and forest runoffs. The Thai weather forecast for the period of…
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Tourist truce: PM Srettha makes a ‘Great Wall’ of friendship, inviting Chinese police to patrol in Thailand
Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin planned to ask Chinese police to join patrols at several tourist attractions in Thailand to win the trust of tourists from the People’s Republic of China. Unexpectedly, the visa-free policy is failing to attract Chinese tourists to Thailand after the pandemic. Most Chinese tourists are reportedly worried about their safety in Thailand following the death…
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Phuket governor strengthens fight against rising illicit drug use
Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat recently reinforced the region’s dedication to combating illicit drug activity, asserting that the necessary measures are already in place at the local level to make considerable headway in this battle. Governor Sophon’s reinforcement came in the wake of the most recent police report highlighting the state of illicit drug use on the streets of Phuket. The…
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