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Man confesses to murder, car theft and gold robbery in Chiang Mai
A suspect has confessed to the murder of a rider and a subsequent gold robbery in Chiang Mai, driven by a desire to help his family pay off a 10 million baht debt from a pyramid scheme. The suspect, an ex-student of a prestigious university, meticulously planned the crime for over a year. Police arrested 27 year old Niphitphon Sombunsukying…
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Thai woman attacked by homeless man near On Nut BTS Station
A Thai woman took to TikTok on Sunday to issue a warning and seek justice after a homeless man randomly attacked and punched her in the face, under On Nut BTS Station in Bangkok. The victim, Pimpisa, also known as Mingju, recounted the attack in a video shared on her TikTok account, @mingjupimpisa. The incident occurred on a footpath under the…
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Train collision in Phichit leaves five dead, two injured
A tragic accident occurred yesterday, July 8, when a train collided with a pickup truck at an unguarded crossing in Ban Ratchachangkhwan, Phichit Province, resulting in five fatalities and two severe injuries. The victims were en route to a relative’s funeral. The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) expressed its condolences to the families affected by the incident. The collision happened…
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Thailand ranks 32nd globally for Muslim travel
Thailand secured the 32nd spot globally among popular destinations for Muslim travellers, as revealed in the Mastercard-Crescent Rating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2024. The Thai Prime Minister’s Office, through its spokesperson Chai Watcharong, highlighted this achievement, noting that Thailand also ranks 5th among non-Muslim countries (Non-OIC) in the same index. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is leveraging this accomplishment to…
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Motorcyclist severely injured in power pole crash in Pattaya
A motorcyclist suffered severe injuries early yesterday, July 8, after losing consciousness and crashing into a power pole on Pattaya’s Sukhumvit Road. The accident took place at approximately 12.30am on Soi Sukhumvit 61/1 in the Nong Prue subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province. The Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Foundation quickly dispatched a team to the scene following a notification…
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Pattaya bus office robbed of cash, phones, and documents
Police are searching for thieves who stole cash, mobile phones, and important documents from an office of the Pattaya Bus Cooperative last night, July 8. Pattaya Bus Cooperative President Raewat Chiangchin filed a complaint with Bang Lamung Police Station reporting that an unknown number of thieves entered the three-storey office at night. The thieves are suspected to have entered the…
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Thai outbound travel unaffected by cheap tour packages
Thai outbound tour groups remain largely unaffected by cheaper travel packages, as the majority of current outbound travellers possess high purchasing power and seek quality offerings. Price dumping for package tours has been prevalent in destinations such as South Korea, Macau, and Italy, leading to governmental crackdowns on these practices. The Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) Vice-President, Chotechuang Soorangura, remarked…
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Woman groped in Pattaya bar by man posing as inspector
A man claiming to be a police inspector groped a woman in a well-known Pattaya bar, before quickly fleeing the scene with his friends when a police officer arrived. The victim immediately reported the incident to the police, prompting an investigation. At 2.36am today, July 9, Pattaya City Police received a report of an indecent act at a popular entertainment…
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Father and son die in Phetchaburi truck crash amid heavy rain
A father and his teenage son tragically lost their lives when their car collided with a 10-wheel truck amid heavy rain on a slippery road in Phetchaburi early this morning. The impact caused the truck to drag the car for 10 metres, resulting in fatal injuries for both. Officers from Cha-am Police Station in Phetchaburi were alerted to a severe…
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Heavy rain and high waves forecasted across Thailand
The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a warning about the southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, causing waves exceeding 2 metres and heavy rain across Thailand, including Bangkok and its vicinity, with thunderstorms expected in 60% of the area. The TMD forecasts weather conditions for the next 24 hours, highlighting the impact of the…
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Russian man arrested for exchanging fake euro bills for Thai baht
Chon Buri Provincial Immigration Bureau officers arrested a Russian man after he tricked a Thai man into exchanging his fake euro bills for Thai baht. The counterfeit euro banknotes, worth 7,000 euros (280,000 baht) were seized. The arrest of the Russian man, 29 year old Abdulkhakim Khasanov, took place at noon on July 8, following a complaint from a Thai…
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Sticky situation as man sniffing glue gets nabbed at Bang Saen Beach
A man was seen inhaling glue while sitting in the sea at Bang Saen Beach, causing concern among beachgoers. Local police have detained him. The incident, which has drawn significant social media attention, took place yesterday, July 7. Reports indicate that the man, shirtless and inhaling glue, alarmed tourists who feared for his safety. A video of the event circulated…
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Cash in the cloud: Thailand gears up for digital wallet launch
Thailand’s deputy finance minister recently disclosed that the prime minister will announce details about the digital wallet project, including registration and identity verification steps, on Wednesday, July 24. The project aims to distribute 10,000 baht through digital wallets, pending approval from various authorities. Deputy Finance Minister Paopum Rojanasakul addressed concerns raised by Deputy Leader of the Move Forward Party, Sirikanya…
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Purple Line power surge: Bangkok’s MRT sees ridership spike
The MRT Purple Line in Bangkok experienced an unprecedented surge in ridership, with over 86,000 passengers using the service late last month. This significant milestone, achieved on June 28, is attributed to the integration with a new bus terminal. The Acting Governor of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA), Witthaya Phanmongkol explained today, July 8, that the significant increase in…
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Thai government seeks 7 billion baht for EV subsidies
The Thai government plans to request an additional 7 billion baht in funding to support the promotion of electric vehicles (EVs). This effort aims to subsidise 35,000 EVs, with expectations for EV production facilities to compensate with 80,000 to 90,000 units in the first year. Over 30 automotive companies are participating in the initiative. The Excise Department proposed a budget…
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Police chief reassigned amid missing boats and smuggled oil probe
Marine Police Chief Pritthipong Nuchanat has been reassigned to an inactive post amid an investigation into the recent disappearance of three boats and smuggled oil. Reports revealed that Police Lieutenant General Jirabhop Bhuridej, commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), issued the transfer order last Friday, moving Pritthipong to the CIB operation centre. To fill his position, the Deputy Commander…
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Krungthai Bank urges iPhone users to enable lockdown mode
Krungthai Bank has advised iPhone users to activate lockdown mode to protect against dangerous links used by scammers to install money-stealing applications. The bank issued this advice via its Krungthai Care Facebook page, highlighting the increasing threat from cybercriminals. Krungthai Bank’s warning comes as scams involving malicious links become more sophisticated. Scammers often trick victims into clicking on these links,…
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Minister orders investigation into university selling degrees
In a move to uphold academic integrity, Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Minister Supamas Isarabhakdi announced immediate action following reports of a private university allegedly selling degrees to wealthy students without requiring them to study. Announced today, July 8, Supamas confirmed the establishment of a fact-finding committee led by the ministry’s Deputy Permanent Secretary, Professor Doctor Supachai Pathumnakul. While…
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Bangkok governor urged to address homeless & sex workers issue
Facebook page Hey, This is Thailand’s Footpath (เฮ้ย นี่มันฟุตบาทไทยแลนด์), demanded Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt address the issue of a footpath near the Airport Rail Link Makkasan Station being occupied by homeless people and sex workers. The Facebook page shared a picture on Saturday, July 6, showing a clothes rack on the footpath opposite Asoke Skin Hospital. The caption read, “Footpath…
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Teenager dies in motorbike crash with broken-down timber truck
A tragic accident unfolded in Phattalung last night as a teenager, riding his motorbike, fatally crashed into a broken-down, unregistered timber truck parked on the roadside. The young man’s father arrived at the scene, collapsed and heartbroken. Officers from Thamod Police Station in Phatthalung received a report of a fatal accident around 11pm yesterday, July 7. The incident took place…
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Drug-addicted monk arrested for threatening locals in land dispute
Police arrested a drug-addicted monk in the Isaan province of Kalasin yesterday, July 4, after he threatened to kill locals living near a temple over a land dispute. A 22 year old Thai man and his father sought help from social media influencer Guntouch “Gun” Pongpaiboonwet after facing death threats from a 49 year old monk from a nearby temple.…
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Livestream captures Thai man’s final moments before fatal shooting
A livestream captured the final moments of a Thai man who was shot dead by two gunmen at a public park in the Isaan province of Loei on the evening of July 7. Officers from Mueang Loei Police Station were alerted to the shooting at the Kut Pong Public Park in the city centre of Loei province. Upon arrival, officers…
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Cyber police raid in Songkhla uncovers illegal firearms stash
Cyber police raided a house in Songkhla’s Chana district and arrested a man for possessing numerous illegal firearms, including a machine gun and a shotgun, some of which he claimed belonged to his sister. Today, July 8, the Commissioner of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB), Worawat Watnakornbancha, directed a team to execute a search warrant issued by the Songkhla…
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Laotian police arrest Thai man in 3.3 million baht theft
Laotian police yesterday arrested a Thai man in the Khammouane province of Laos for conspiring with another thief to steal 3.3 million baht from a victim in the car park of a supermarket in Bangkok. The two thieves stole 3.3 million baht in cash from the 44 year old victim, Yanai Taechathanabut, on July 3 after he had just withdrawn…
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Kalasin monk exposed by activist for possession of drugs and guns
Renowned Thai social activist, in collaboration with the Kalasin police and local administration, intervened to help a young man allegedly threatened by a monk. During the investigation, police discovered firearms, methamphetamine, and marijuana in the monk’s quarters. At 2pm yesterday, July 7, at Khao Wong Police Station in Kalasin province, social activist Kanthas Phongphaiboonwetch, also known as Gun Jompalang, coordinated…
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Thailand targets top 20 ranking for Suvarnabhumi Airport by 2029
The Ministry of Transport is aiming to elevate Suvarnabhumi International Airport into the world’s top 20 airports by 2029, aligning with the government’s ambition to make Thailand a global aviation hub, according to government spokesperson Chai Wacharonke yesterday. Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit set the target following Suvarnabhumi Airport’s ranking of 58th on the 2024 World’s Best…
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Repeat offender rearrested in Bangkok five minutes after release
A repeat offender found himself back behind bars just five minutes after he had been released from prison for theft in Chon Buri. The suspect stole money from numerous donation boxes. Initially from Udon Thani province, 21 year old Saharat Sananthai was apprehended by Banglamung police as he exited Min Buri Central Prison in Bangkok yesterday, July 8. Saharat had finished…
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Reforming Thailand’s creative sector to boost economy globally
Thailand’s creative industry requires a comprehensive reform to foster growth both domestically and internationally, as emphasised by the soft power development subcommittee. The government has identified the creative sector as a crucial driver for economic enhancement and international recognition, leveraging Thailand’s soft power. The 5F approach, encompassing Thai food, films and videos, fabric and fashion design, martial arts, and traditional…
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Chinese couple remains at large after public sex show in Thailand
Police are searching for a Chinese couple after they were caught having sex in public in a university car park in the city centre of the northern province of Chiang Mai. Photos of the naked Chinese couple were shared in a local Facebook group in Chiang Mai yesterday, July 7. The photos showed two Thai police officers intervening in the…
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Pathum Thani PAO chairman suspended amid corruption trial
The recently elected Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) Chairman in Pathum Thani, Charn Phuangphet, faces suspension from duty due to malfeasance, pending a court decision, according to Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Anutin confirmed that the provincial officers will adhere to the legal advice provided by the Council of State (CoS), which recommends suspension due to Charn’s ongoing trial for malfeasance. While…
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