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    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...

  • Thai man swindles 3 million baht from Singaporean businessman

    Thai man swindles 3 million baht from Singaporean businessman

    A Thai man willingly turned himself in at Nimit Mai Police Station after orchestrating a scam that defrauded a Singaporean businessman of 3 million baht. The scam involved enticing the victim to invest in the man’s business in exchange for a long-stay visa in Thailand. Toward the end of last year, the Singaporean’s Thai wife and a local lawyer complained…

  • Thai workers in Japan fall victim to job scam, left stranded and penniless

    Thai workers in Japan fall victim to job scam, left stranded and penniless

    Two Thai workers in Japan contacted the media for help after falling victim to a job scam in which they were lured to Japan with promises of high salaries, only to end up with no work and living in substandard conditions. The victims claim that the job agents, who charged them 150,000 baht (US$4,321) each for the opportunity, have made…

  • Train collision in Ratchaburi injures 3 and disrupts services

    Train collision in Ratchaburi injures 3 and disrupts services

    A train collision occurred between a freight train and a parked lorry near the Srakosinaray Station in the Ratchaburi province, injuring three State Railway of Thailand (SRT) staff members this morning. The accident caused travel delays on the Thonburi-Namtok line, with some passengers having to be transferred by road vehicles to their destinations. At 5.40am, freight train no. 725 ICD,…

  • Jealous taxi driver stabs colleague for alleged affair with his wife

    Jealous taxi driver stabs colleague for alleged affair with his wife

    A jealous Thai taxi driver suspected his colleague of having an affair with his wife so stabbed him on a road in Samut Prakarn province near Bangkok. The victim, who is in hospital recovering from his injuries, denied the accusation. Phra Samut Chedi Police Station officers were yesterday notified about the stabbing, which took place on the road in front…

  • Nonthaburi woman arrested over 75,000 baht airline ticket scam on Facebook

    Nonthaburi woman arrested over 75,000 baht airline ticket scam on Facebook

    Royal Thau Police arrested a 27 year old woman in Nonthaburi province for her involvement in a fraudulent airline ticket scam. The arrest followed a warrant issued on April 19 for charges related to identity theft, conspiracy to defraud the public, and spreading false computer data. The case began when a victim discovered a Facebook page named Annemarie Amsden, advertising job…

  • The Power of Pride Celebration 2023 in Bangkok at CentralwOrld

    The Power of Pride Celebration 2023 in Bangkok at CentralwOrld

    As the world celebrates Pride Month, Thailand is also hosting its most spectacular, inclusive, and vibrant events to honour the LGBTQ+ community. CentralwOrld, a renowned global lifestyle destination in the heart of Bangkok, is collaborating with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Thailand, along with partners from both government and private sectors, including the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Galderma Thailand,…

  • Lorry driver collapses during U-turn in Thanyaburi, passer-by attempts rescue

    Lorry driver collapses during U-turn in Thanyaburi, passer-by attempts rescue

    A 58 year old lorry driver collapsed at the wheel while completing a U-turn on the Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok road in Thanyaburi, Pathum Thani province. The man was rushed to Thanyaburi Hospital but later passed away. The incident occurred at 1.40am today. At the scene, a 12-wheeled lorry with the registration number 72-5313 Nakhon Pathom was found parked in the middle…

  • Thai mother loses son in restaurant shooting during ordination ceremony

    Thai mother loses son in restaurant shooting during ordination ceremony

    A grieving mother is reeling after her eldest son was shot dead at a restaurant pub during the ordination ceremony of her middle child. The tragedy unfolded in Thailand’s Chachoengsao province and resulted in two fatalities. In an incident that has left a family devastated, the fatal shooting took place at a restaurant pub in the Plaeng Yao district. The…

  • Thai weather warnings: 26 provinces face heavy rain, southern coast sees 2 metre waves

    Thai weather warnings: 26 provinces face heavy rain, southern coast sees 2 metre waves

    Rainfall is lessening nationwide today, but the Thai Meteorological Department warns that 26 provinces still face heavy rain and thunderstorm, affecting 40% of the area. The southern coastal region will experience waves higher than 2 metres during this time. The department forecasted that a moderate southwesterly monsoon will cover the Andaman Sea in Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand, combined…

  • Heated petrol station confrontation leads to father and son’s arrest in Prachinburi

    Heated petrol station confrontation leads to father and son’s arrest in Prachinburi

    The police issued a statement addressing a viral video of an intense confrontation at a petrol station, in which a hot-headed young man and his father were apprehended. The incident occurred on Sunday in Prachinburi province, Thailand, and involved the father of the young man attempting to obstruct police during the arrest. The youth was charged with two offences, while…

  • Songkhla police seize 620,000 meth pills hidden in sunflower seed crates

    Songkhla police seize 620,000 meth pills hidden in sunflower seed crates

    Police in Songkhla province intercepted a shipment of 620,000 methamphetamine pills hidden in sunflower seed crates and valued at about 18 million baht (US$518,000). The illicit drugs, which were transported from Chiang Rai, were discovered in a private parcel sorting facility in the Bang Klam district. The shipment was addressed to two separate destinations. Ten crates were meant for Mae…

  • Cassava scandal: Ex-PWO chief probed over 1 billion baht loss from Thai warehouses

    Cassava scandal: Ex-PWO chief probed over 1 billion baht loss from Thai warehouses

    The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has been called upon to investigate the alleged misconduct of the former acting head of the Public Warehouse Organization (PWO) in Thailand, which has led to losses of over 1 billion baht. The cassava scandal case revolves around the disappearance of approximately 30,000 tonnes of cassava, originally valued at 210 million baht, during a 2008…

  • Chinese tourism boost: TAT aims for 5 million visitors despite real estate woes

    Chinese tourism boost: TAT aims for 5 million visitors despite real estate woes

    Despite concerns surrounding China’s current real estate market downturn, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) remains optimistic about its prospects of attracting 5 million tourists from the Asian country in 2021. As travellers continue to save for overseas trips during the ongoing pandemic, TAT governor Yuthasak Supasorn anticipates Chinese tourism will see a surge, with Chinese tourists will be eager…

  • Household debt tackled by Bank of Thailand with new guidelines

    Household debt tackled by Bank of Thailand with new guidelines

    The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is set to introduce new lending guidelines to counter the rising household debt crisis, particularly among Gen X and Gen Y age groups, according to Assistant Governor Siritida Panomwon Na Ayudhya. The central bank is also working on a draft royal decree to supervise leasing and hire-purchase businesses to resolve informal debt issues. From 2010…

  • EC officially certifies 500 MPs and plans to investigate corruption later

    EC officially certifies 500 MPs and plans to investigate corruption later

    The Election Commission (EC) officially certified 500 Members of Parliament (MPs) today. The commission will investigate the corruption complaints against some MPs later, and the MPs who are found guilty will be dismissed from their position. At 3pm today, June 19, the Secretary-General of the EC, Sawaeng Boonmee, announced during the press conference that the EC had officially approved the…

  • South Koreans arrested in Thailand for overstay, linked to gambling and fraud

    South Koreans arrested in Thailand for overstay, linked to gambling and fraud

    Thai authorities have arrested four South Korean suspects, including one with alleged ties to illegal online gambling worth over 163 million baht (US$4,686,603). The suspects were apprehended on overstaying charges before being brought to trial today. Immigration Bureau officials, led by Pol. Lt. Gen Pakphumpipat Satchapun, arrested the following individuals. One suspect, 35 year old South Korean national, Kim (alias),…

  • Alleged online gambling scammer flees Thailand before 140 million baht arrest warrant issued

    Alleged online gambling scammer flees Thailand before 140 million baht arrest warrant issued

    Thai immigration authorities have confirmed that Veerayut (Boy) managed to leave the country before an arrest warrant was issued. Boy, accused of extorting 140 million baht from victims of an online gambling scam, reportedly travelled to Singapore on June 17, two days before the arrest order was instated. At 12.30pm today, at the Muang Thong Thani Immigration Office, Pol. Lt.…

  • Illegally imported pork carcasses spark disease concerns in Thailand

    Illegally imported pork carcasses spark disease concerns in Thailand

    At Laem Chabang port in Thailand‘s Chon Buri province, the Customs Department confiscated a total of 161 containers filled with frozen pork carcasses that had been illegally imported from various countries. The illegally imported pork shipments were found to lack proper documentation and certification, raising concerns about the potential spread of disease among both consumers and local livestock farmers. As…

  • Woman poisons four husbands after marriages for dowries, sentenced to death

    Woman poisons four husbands after marriages for dowries, sentenced to death

    A shocking story has emerged of a young Chinese woman who married four times, with each husband dying mysteriously shortly after the wedding. Suspicions from the family of her fourth husband led to the police uncovering the horrifying truth and arresting the woman for her crimes. The woman, born in 1977, faced a difficult childhood due to her father’s early…

  • Buddhist nun’s husband murders her lover at house in Trang

    Buddhist nun’s husband murders her lover at house in Trang

    A Thai man murdered the lover of his wife, who was a Buddhist nun at a house in the Ratsada district in the southern province of Trang. On June 16, the officers from the Huay Yod Police Station, accompanied by medical professionals and rescuers, rushed to a house located across Baan Hua Rat Temple to investigate the death of a…

  • Pattaya youths arrested after stealing motorbike for joyride

    Pattaya youths arrested after stealing motorbike for joyride

    In Pattaya, two Thai youths, a 16 year old and a 12 year old, were apprehended following their theft of a motorbike belonging to a local female cashier. The Pattaya Police arrived at the scene of the crime after receiving the report of the stolen motorbike at around 3.40am this morning. The incident took place along the South Pattaya Road,…

  • Russian tourist attacked by foreigners, not bouncers, in Pattaya bar brawl

    Russian tourist attacked by foreigners, not bouncers, in Pattaya bar brawl

    In Pattaya, recent developments show a different story about an altercation involving a Russian tourist at a Walking Street go-go bar. Instead of being attacked by the bar’s security personnel, it was discovered that two foreign men initiated the fight, while the venue’s bouncers attempted to control the situation. A CCTV recording from the go-go bar revealed that an unidentified…

  • Young woman murdered by gambling-addicted ex-boyfriend, father shares harrowing ordeal

    Young woman murdered by gambling-addicted ex-boyfriend, father shares harrowing ordeal

    Another perspective on the tragic murder case of a young woman, 23 years old, shot dead by her enraged ex-boyfriend, has emerged. The victim’s father revealed details of how the family desperately sought help and tried to rescue their daughter before her untimely demise. The attacker, Channarong, 35 years old, is now in police custody. The incident took place in…

  • Myanmar crisis: Urgent peace talks to be held in Thailand amidst regional concerns

    Myanmar crisis: Urgent peace talks to be held in Thailand amidst regional concerns

    Thailand’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Don Pramudwinai, has asserted the importance of ongoing regional peace talks with Myanmar, explaining that Thailand has suffered due to the crisis in the neighbouring country and urgent action must be taken to support peacekeeping efforts. In an exclusive interview with Bangkok Post, Don revealed that the meeting will proceed regardless of some Association of Southeast…

  • Increased rainfall lowers vegetable prices in Buriram, boosting local market sales

    Increased rainfall lowers vegetable prices in Buriram, boosting local market sales

    In Buriram, increased rainfall has led to a reduction in vegetable prices, as local farmers can now grow more crops. A drop in price has been observed for several vegetables, resulting in smiles at the local market, despite some imported produce maintaining higher prices. The survey of fresh vegetable prices at the Buriram market revealed that many types, such as…

  • Thai woman lures men into buying motorcycles and steals them

    Thai woman lures men into buying motorcycles and steals them

    Police arrested a Thai woman who lured more than 20 victims, especially men, into making down payments for motorcycles for her and vanished with the stolen motorcycles. A 32 year old Thai man named Thawee filed a complaint with the officers from Pluak Daeng Police Station in the eastern province of Rayong that his girlfriend, Tippawan Homduang, stole his motorcycle.…

  • Tourists beware of cannabis scam at Phuket’s Freedom Beach as couple falls victim

    Tourists beware of cannabis scam at Phuket’s Freedom Beach as couple falls victim

    A couple visiting Freedom Beach in Phuket, Thailand, fell for a cannabis scam while enjoying their holiday. The scammers manipulated them into trying cannabis, causing them to lose control and become disorientated – they were rescued by a good samaritan before any harm was done. According to today’s report by Khaosod, the incident occurred when the Thai couple was visiting…

  • Three arrest warrants issued in Thai 140 million baht online gambling extortion case

    Three arrest warrants issued in Thai 140 million baht online gambling extortion case

    Arrest warrants have been issued for three individuals believed to be involved in the extortion of six suspects connected to an online gambling case. Deputy national police chief, Surachate Hakparn, confirmed the issuance of the warrants for Veera Nasab, his spouse, and Phisit Nakhisornpanee, on charges of bribery and theft. Veera and Phisit are suspected to have fled to a…

  • Mae Sot officials probed for 30m baht bribes in migrant ID scandal

    Mae Sot officials probed for 30m baht bribes in migrant ID scandal

    In Mae Sot district, Tak province, three Registration Department officials have come under scrutiny for allegedly accepting 30 million baht in bribes to issue identification cards to 700 Myanmar migrants over the last three months. Mae Sot’s mayor, Prasert Puanglakorn, has signed an order temporarily reassigning the implicated officials to non-active posts in other departments while the municipality conducts an…

  • Thai recycled clothing fashion to reach 1.3 billion baht by 2032

    Thai recycled clothing fashion to reach 1.3 billion baht by 2032

    As environmental concerns rise globally, consumer demand for clothing made from recycled materials continues to grow. Poonpong Naiyanapakorn, the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) director-general, highlighted the environmental impacts of the textile industry, which consumes 93 billion cubic metres of water annually, releases 1.7 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide, and accounts for 20% of worldwide wastewater discharge. Major fashion…