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  • Thai man armed with ammunition terrorises Chumphon | Thaiger

    Thai man armed with ammunition terrorises Chumphon

    A 56 year old Thai man has been terrorising his community in Chumphon, threatening to kill residents and local officials. This wave of fear escalated after the authorities attempted to arrest Somchai at his home in Chumphon province yesterday, only to find he had already escaped, leaving behind a cache of ammunition. Somchai, a resident of Visai Tai subdistrict in…

  • Asian millennials and Gen Z prefer regional travel, says Marriott | Thaiger

    Asian millennials and Gen Z prefer regional travel, says Marriott

    Rising travel expenses have led to an increase in intra-regional tourism among Asia-Pacific’s Gen Z and millennial tourists, according to Marriott International. The younger adults, keen on saving for their travels, are opting for trips within their region. In 2023, intra-regional travellers accounted for over 60% of bookings in the Asia-Pacific region, a significant increase from the 40-50% before the…

  • Summer storm unroofs homes in Chaiyaphum | Thaiger

    Summer storm unroofs homes in Chaiyaphum

    A devastating summer storm recently struck the Chaiyaphum province, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The community of Ban Na Sao was hit by a severe storm yesterday, resulting in significant damage to over 10 houses. The powerful storm, characterised by strong winds, caused widespread blackouts throughout the village, tearing roofs off houses and granaries with alarming ease.…

  • Phuket authorities bust illegal kratom operation targeting teens | Thaiger

    Phuket authorities bust illegal kratom operation targeting teens

    Authorities in Phuket apprehended a 21 year old man for his involvement in the illegal production and trade of kratom juice targeting local teenagers in the Srisoonthorn area. The operation took place in a Village 5 property where the illegal substance was being prepared on Wednesday afternoon. Officials discovered a significant volume of kratom juice being prepared for distribution. Approximately…

  • Bangkok condo guard allegedly punched British woman (video) | Thaiger

    Bangkok condo guard allegedly punched British woman (video)

    A British woman and her Thai husband are pursuing justice following an incident at their Bangkok condominium where a security guard allegedly punched the woman in the face, resulting in severe mental health issues. CCTV footage, however, shows that the foreign woman initiated the physical altercation. Yesterday, April 25, Boon-ek Wongsuriyawattana, a 46 year old Thai man, accompanied his 37…

  • Fintech friends: Thai-Australian pact seals future prosperity | Thaiger

    Fintech friends: Thai-Australian pact seals future prosperity

    A landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been inked between the Thai Fintech Association and FinTech Australia, setting the stage for increased collaboration in the burgeoning financial technology sector. The agreement was signed this week, reflecting both nations’ commitment to enhancing their fintech industries. The Deputy Chair of FinTech Australia, Brian Collins, acknowledged the vast potential for growth in Thailand…

  • Feline fury: Cat owner claws for justice after high-value heist | Thaiger

    Feline fury: Cat owner claws for justice after high-value heist

    A cat owner’s fury led to a heated confrontation at a police station following a burglary that resulted in the escape of several high-value cats. The incident, which took place yesterday, saw the arrest of a 44 year old man, Narin (surname withheld), in Nontha Buri for stealing property and inadvertently releasing the cats. The police operation, which unfolded at…

  • Thai government delays wage hike: Minimum muddle continues | Thaiger

    Thai government delays wage hike: Minimum muddle continues

    The Thai government has postponed the anticipated increase in minimum daily wage to 400 baht. The rise was initially set to take effect on Labour Day but the government will now await the outcome of a tripartite committee meeting on May 14. Karom Polpornklang, the deputy government spokesperson, confirmed yesterday that the wage increase would not start on May 1.…

  • Company executive arrested for DUI and police assault in Bangkok | Thaiger

    Company executive arrested for DUI and police assault in Bangkok

    A high-level global company executive faces legal consequences after being arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and assaulting a police officer during a checkpoint operation in Bangkok. The incident occurred early on Tuesday when the executive, driving a black Mercedes-Benz, was stopped at a breathalyser checkpoint along the motorway in Suan Luang district. Upon inspection, police found the…

  • Thailand sees surge in foreign investment in Q1 | Thaiger

    Thailand sees surge in foreign investment in Q1

    Thailand has seen a recent surge in foreign investment, according to recent statistics from the Thai Ministry of Commerce. Government spokesperson Chai Watcharong yesterday, April 25, unveiled these numbers, highlighting a significant upsurge in foreign investment within the first quarter of 2024. A staggering total of more than 35 billion baht has been funnelled into the Thai economy by foreign investors,…

  • Rayong hazardous waste plant sees another fire | Thaiger

    Rayong hazardous waste plant sees another fire

    A hazardous waste storage plant in Rayong, owned by Win Process, witnessed another fire incident on Wednesday night. The surrounding area was found to have high concentrations of dangerous chemicals in the air, reported the Thai authorities. The fire began at the Ban Nong Pawa village-based plant in Tambon Bang But of Rayong’s Ban Khai district and was yet to…

  • Supachai Phosu found guilty of serious ethical misconduct | Thaiger

    Supachai Phosu found guilty of serious ethical misconduct

    The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) of Thailand declared former Deputy Agriculture Minister Supachai Phosu, culpable of serious ethical misconduct. The charges stem from his unlawful occupation of a forest reserve in Nakhon Phanom province. Niwatchai Kasemmongkol, the NACC spokesman, declared that the case will be forwarded to the Supreme Court for political office holders to determine the final verdict. Investigations…

  • Intel unveils two new AI chips for China: Navigating US sanctions with innovation | Thaiger

    Intel unveils two new AI chips for China: Navigating US sanctions with innovation

    Intel has recently announced the introduction of two new AI chips, the HL328 and HL388, specifically designed for the Chinese market. These chips, characterized by their adjusted capabilities, represent Intel’s strategic response to navigate through a maze of export controls and US sanctions. Set for release in the forthcoming months, these innovations mark a significant shift in how technology companies…

  • Hand grenade found in Thai suburb leaves locals shaken | Thaiger

    Hand grenade found in Thai suburb leaves locals shaken

    On the peaceful streets of Wat Boon Samphan, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri, a sinister surprise lurked beneath the serenity as a fully operational type M26 hand grenade on Monday. The discovery, made by 73 year old security guard Pratum Chomsuwat, unfolded as he meticulously cleared the area with a grass trimmer, stumbling upon the lethal device near a modest cement…

  • UN report unveils Asia’s climate catastrophe | Thaiger

    UN report unveils Asia’s climate catastrophe

    Asia, the world’s disaster epicentre, has been hit by an onslaught of climate chaos, reveals a damning United Nations report. Floods and storms reign supreme, leaving devastation in their wake, as the region grapples with scorching temperatures and melting glaciers. In a world heating to unprecedented levels, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) declares Asia as the frontline of the climate…

  • Bangkok riverside estate lists at 200 million baht | Thaiger

    Bangkok riverside estate lists at 200 million baht

    A Facebook post advertising a house for sale along the Chao Phraya River on Charansanitwong Road in Bangkok sparked widespread interest and surprise with its staggering 200 million baht price tag. Social media users have been buzzing about the post, shared in an exclusive group for luxury properties, presenting a prime piece of land with a view of the Sapaya…

  • Myanmar junta’s secret deal with China | Thaiger

    Myanmar junta’s secret deal with China

    Myanmar’s junta is stirring up a storm yet again, as their home minister jets off to China for clandestine security discussions with Beijing’s top brass. Myanmar’s Lieutenant-General Yar Pyae slipped under the radar, embarking on a covert voyage to China for what’s touted as a working visit with China’s Minister for Public Security, Wang Xiaohong. The rendezvous, scheduled from April…

  • Phuket tattoo artist arrested for sexually assaulting minor | Thaiger

    Phuket tattoo artist arrested for sexually assaulting minor

    A prominent tattoo artist was finally apprehended at a Phuket lodging house today, in a raid by law enforcement marking an end to a nationwide manhunt. The charges against him included sexually assaulting a 13 year old girl, whose injuries were so severe that she had to undergo a hysterectomy. The harrowing ordeal began when the young girl visited the tattoo…

  • Crackdown on counterfeit cosmetics reveals 100 million baht scam | Thaiger

    Crackdown on counterfeit cosmetics reveals 100 million baht scam

    Thai authorities have dismantled a significant counterfeit cosmetics operation, seizing a vast array of fake beauty products and exposing an international supply chain orchestrated by Chinese investors. The fraudulent enterprise, which relied heavily on online platforms to distribute counterfeit cosmetics, generated sales exceeding 100 million baht per year. The crackdown followed a series of consumer complaints regarding the quality of…

  • Thai woman impersonates neurosurgeon, scams over 1 million baht | Thaiger

    Thai woman impersonates neurosurgeon, scams over 1 million baht

    In a significant operation, Thai police arrested a 35 year old woman for impersonating a neurosurgeon and defrauding medical staff and officials, alongside scamming a love interest resulting in losses of over 1 million baht. The suspect, identified only as Suwanaumpha or “Pla,” was apprehended yesterday in Bangkok. She was wanted on charges of fraud and entering false information into…

  • Thai car production takes a hit with 23.08% decline in March | Thaiger

    Thai car production takes a hit with 23.08% decline in March

    Thailand’s car production experienced a significant downturn of 23.08% in March compared to the same period last year, producing only 138,331 units, according to data from the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). This follows a year-on-year decline of 19.28% in February. Over the first quarter of the year, car production has decreased by 18.45% year-on-year, amounting to 414,123 units. According…

  • Australians in Phuket gain easy access to visa services | Thaiger

    Australians in Phuket gain easy access to visa services

    From Monday, April 29, Australians residing in Phuket can access visa services and provide biometrics within the city, according to a statement released by the Australian Ambassador to Thailand, Angela Macdonald. The service, which was previously only available in Bangkok and Chiang Mai, is now available in Phuket through the Australian Biometric Collection Centre, operated by VFS Global. “The Australian…

  • Convicted drug offender remarkably escapes custody in Khon Kaen | Thaiger

    Convicted drug offender remarkably escapes custody in Khon Kaen

    Police in Khon Kaen are in pursuit of a 35 year old man, a recently convicted drug offender who made a daring escape from custody. Ratchaphon Khiannok was on his way to the prison vehicle at the provincial court when he made his escape last night, April 25, according to the authorities. Ratchaphon was captured on security cameras, still wearing…

  • Thai police seize 5.3 million meth pills in Pathum Thani raid | Thaiger

    Thai police seize 5.3 million meth pills in Pathum Thani raid

    In a significant drug bust, Thai authorities intercepted a vehicle in Pathum Thani province, seizing over 5.3 million methamphetamine pills intended for distribution in the area. The driver, 31 year old Veerayuth, fled into the night, leaving behind not only the drugs but also a firearm discovered in his car. The raid took place last night, with the details made…

  • Throat slashing attack at Thammasat University sparks safety talks | Thaiger

    Throat slashing attack at Thammasat University sparks safety talks

    A female student yesterday allegedly slashed the throat of a male junior in a student dormitory at Thammasat University, sparking discussions regarding violence and campus safety. The victim is in critical condition in the intensive care unit. The incident, which was widely discussed on social media and topped trending hashtags, involved a third-year female student attacking a first-year male student…

  • Thai MPs set to jump ship as PM Srettha prepares major reshuffle | Thaiger

    Thai MPs set to jump ship as PM Srettha prepares major reshuffle

    Two Members of Parliament from the ruling Pheu Thai Party are on the brink of securing seats in the Cabinet, according to insider sources. Paopoom Rojanasakul, a party-list MP, and Jiraporn Sindhuprai, representing Roi Et, were reportedly spotted at Government House on Tuesday, fuelling speculation of their imminent ascent. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, despite dismissing rumours of a Cabinet reshuffle…

  • Children rescued after father forces them to trade sex for his drugs | Thaiger

    Children rescued after father forces them to trade sex for his drugs

    Officers from the Pavena Foundation for Children and Women yesterday rescued a seven year old boy and nine year old girl from a drug dealer on Koh Samui, an island in the southern province of Surat Thani. Their drug-addicted father confessed to sending his children to work as sex slaves for the dealer in exchange for free drugs. A local…

  • Thai police dismantle 700 million baht online gambling ring | Thaiger

    Thai police dismantle 700 million baht online gambling ring

    Thai police dismantled a substantial online gambling operation, discovering that three residential properties were used to facilitate the illegal activity. The raid led to the apprehension of the site’s owner and several administrators, revealing a vast network that had been operational for seven years with financial transactions exceeding 700 million baht. Today, April 25, a combined force of high-ranking police…

  • Transport minister sets off for China for high-speed rail talks | Thaiger

    Transport minister sets off for China for high-speed rail talks

    Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit will jet off to China next month for a meeting to discuss Thailand’s ambitious high-speed railway project and ignite the engines on the Land Bridge megaproject, worth a staggering 1 trillion baht. Suriya declared yesterday his forthcoming leadership at the 31st Thailand-China joint ministerial committee meeting scheduled for May 7 to 9. Topics on the agender…

  • Pathum Thani police seize 5.3 million Yaba pills in major drug bust | Thaiger

    Pathum Thani police seize 5.3 million Yaba pills in major drug bust

    Police in Pathum Thani province seized a colossal haul of 5.3 million methamphetamine pills, commonly known as Yaba, in a dramatic operation that saw a suspect escape into a canal. The drug bust unfolded today, April 25, when police and military intelligence units descended upon a nondescript residence in the Nong Suea district. Led by a coalition of law enforcement…