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  • People’s Party demands deputy PM’s removal over alleged crime ties | Thaiger

    People’s Party demands deputy PM’s removal over alleged crime ties

    The opposition People’s Party has renewed its call for the dismissal of Deputy Prime Minister Thamanat Prompow, citing concerns that his continued role in the Cabinet may affect ongoing investigations into a transnational crime and money laundering network. The remarks were made by Rangsiman Rome, Deputy Leader of the People’s Party, following the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO)’s seizure of assets…

  • Samut Prakan police rescue student from call centre scam | Thaiger

    Samut Prakan police rescue student from call centre scam

    Bang Phli police have rescued a 20 year old university student who was deceived by a call centre scam gang into believing he was involved in a money laundering case. The student was tricked into transferring money and locking himself in a rented room to stage a fake arrest, as the gang attempted to extract further money from his family.…

  • What to do in Bangkok this weekend (December 5 to 7) | Thaiger

    What to do in Bangkok this weekend (December 5 to 7)

    It’s the first weekend of the last month of the year and Bangkok feels ready for it. December always arrives with a little lift in the air. There’s plenty happening across the city, from art fairs and flea markets to music nights and outdoor concerts. Whether you want something calm or something louder, the weekend is packed, and it’s all…

  • Actress Nana Intachai granted bail in 195 million baht fraud case | Thaiger

    Actress Nana Intachai granted bail in 195 million baht fraud case

    Actress Rybena “Nana” Intachai has been released on 1 million baht bail after being charged with defrauding friends and associates of nearly 195 million baht through alleged Ponzi-style schemes. The Criminal Court granted her temporary release yesterday, December 4, prohibiting her from leaving the country without court approval. A psychologist has also been assigned to counsel the 44 year old…

  • December 5 weather: Bangkok, south hit by downpours, haze persists | Thaiger

    December 5 weather: Bangkok, south hit by downpours, haze persists

    Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning today, December 5, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall across 24 provinces, with Bangkok and the upper southern region among the hardest hit. Meanwhile, upper Thailand continues to face chilly morning temperatures. From now until tomorrow evening, people in southern provinces should brace for torrential downpours, especially in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat…

  • Foreign tourist allegedly gropes woman on Pattaya speedboat | Thaiger

    Foreign tourist allegedly gropes woman on Pattaya speedboat

    A half-Thai, half-Laotian man condemned a foreign tourist for sexually assaulting his girlfriend by groping her on a speedboat in Pattaya. The boyfriend, identified as Leo, shared a video of the incident on Facebook on Tuesday, December 2, with the caption, “I never expected this foreigner to do this. #Travel #Warning.” The accused foreign man, wearing a red T-shirt and…

  • Minister denies hiring designer amid SEA Games ceremony controversy | Thaiger

    Minister denies hiring designer amid SEA Games ceremony controversy

    The Sports and Tourism Minister responded to the controversy over the cancelled SEA Games ceremony design, insisting that no hiring contract was ever made with the designer or his team. The drama began after Thai visual and lighting designer Rueangrith “Ton” Suntisuk shared on December 2 that he and his team had been working on the opening and closing ceremony…

  • South Korean man allegedly pours hot water over Thai girlfriend out of jealousy | Thaiger

    South Korean man allegedly pours hot water over Thai girlfriend out of jealousy

    A jealous South Korean man allegedly poured hot water over his Thai girlfriend in an attempt to disfigure her so she would be unable to date other men. The Thai woman took to a Facebook group of Thai people in South Korea yesterday, December 3, seeking a free interpreting service after she was assaulted by her South Korean boyfriend. She…

  • Chon Buri spa denies responsibility on client loses gold worth 300,000 baht | Thaiger

    Chon Buri spa denies responsibility on client loses gold worth 300,000 baht

    A Thai woman lost more than 300,000 baht worth of gold jewellery yesterday, December 3, after keeping her valuables in a locker at a spa in the Sriracha area of Chon Buri province. The 38 year old woman, Suwadee Fadchin, filed a complaint with Sriracha Police Station after discovering that several gold accessories had vanished from her locker. She told police…

  • Phetchaburi homeowner shoots intruder after repeated break-ins | Thaiger

    Phetchaburi homeowner shoots intruder after repeated break-ins

    A homeowner in Phetchaburi shot an intruder today, December 4, after burglars had targeted the house multiple times before the latest incident. Police identified the injured suspect as 18 years old Arun, from Ban Laem district in Phetchaburi province. Officers found him with gunshot wounds to his right shoulder, arm, and knee. Emergency responders transported him to Phra Chomklao Hospital…

  • Asiatique introduces scenic mode and cuts hours after SkyFlyers noise complaints | Thaiger

    Asiatique introduces scenic mode and cuts hours after SkyFlyers noise complaints

    Asiatique The Riverfront responded to noise complaints over loud screaming from riders on its SkyFlyers attraction by introducing a scenic ride mode and limiting its operating hours. In recent days, residents living near the popular open-air mall took to social media to complain about the disturbance caused by the newly launched SkyFlyers ride. They said the noise did not come…

  • Thailand unveils six eco-friendly tax measures for 2027 | Thaiger

    Thailand unveils six eco-friendly tax measures for 2027

    Thailand’s Excise Department plans to roll out six new tax initiatives to promote environmental sustainability and improve public health. Director-General Pornchai Thiraveja said these policies aim to align with shifting global trade standards, which now place more emphasis on climate action and public health. The measures also support upcoming carbon-related regulations. Bangkok Post reported that the first measure expands the tax…

  • Dashcam exposes false account after Thai driver kills British woman in Nonthaburi | Thaiger

    Dashcam exposes false account after Thai driver kills British woman in Nonthaburi

    A Thai driver fatally struck a British national who was crossing a road in Nonthaburi province yesterday, December 3, before claiming the victim suddenly stopped walking in the middle of the road. Dashcam footage later circulated online contradicted her account. Sai Noi Police Station officers were alerted to the fatal accident at around 1pm and rushed to the Bang Kruai-Sai…

  • Central Pattana unveils Thailand’s first 14-metre-tall Ariel Castle at Central Phuket | Thaiger

    Central Pattana unveils Thailand’s first 14-metre-tall Ariel Castle at Central Phuket

    Central Pattana Public Company Limited, the developer of Central shopping centres nationwide, has launched its global campaign, The Magical Stars. The campaign supports Thailand’s tourism and economy during the peak season, advancing the Festival Economy strategy and building a nationwide Happiness Ecosystem for all generations from November 14, 2025, to January 11, 2026. This year, Central Phuket introduces a new landmark, an immersive…

  • Thai actress denies fraud as police seize 10 million baht in assets | Thaiger

    Thai actress denies fraud as police seize 10 million baht in assets

    Thai actress Rybena “Nana” Intachai remains in police custody today, December 4, over a fraud scandal, but continues to deny all allegations. Police said they have substantial evidence against her and seized assets worth around 10 million baht from her home in Bangkok’s Phra Khanong area. Yesterday, December 3, officers arrested Nana at her home and searched the property before…

  • Warning! iPhone 16 to 17 are vulnerable to hackers who can access your device through the USB-C port | Thaiger

    Warning! iPhone 16 to 17 are vulnerable to hackers who can access your device through the USB-C port

    Users of the new iPhone 16 and 17 models are being urged to adjust their settings immediately after a security flaw in iOS 26 was found to expose data through the USB-C port. Zak Doffman, a cybersecurity expert at Forbes, issued an urgent warning to iPhone 17, 16, and 15 users, advising them to change their security settings on iOS…

  • Dumbhead dispute: Miss Universe 2025 winner faces defamation complaint from Thai organiser | Thaiger

    Dumbhead dispute: Miss Universe 2025 winner faces defamation complaint from Thai organiser

    A Thai beauty pageant organiser filed a defamation complaint against the newly crowned Miss Universe 2025, Fatima Bosch, after she publicly claimed he called her a “dumbhead”. The dispute between the president of the Miss Universe 2025 organising committee, Nawat Itsaragrisil, and the Mexican beauty queen, Bosch, began on November 4 during a pre-pageant event in Bangkok. The conflict first…

  • Police bust warehouse with 160,000 fake masks and cosmetics | Thaiger

    Police bust warehouse with 160,000 fake masks and cosmetics

    A police raid in Samut Prakan uncovered over 160,000 fake face masks and counterfeit cosmetics being sold online. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) stormed a warehouse in Bang Sao Thong district after tracing it to a major counterfeit products operation. Officers seized fake face masks branded as Welcare, along with fake cosmetic products, including Biore lotions and Cetaphil cleansers. Police launched…

  • Thai illegal worker in South Korea seeks help after losing fingers while working | Thaiger

    Thai illegal worker in South Korea seeks help after losing fingers while working

    A Thai illegal worker in South Korea sought help from a migrant support centre after losing two fingers in a workplace accident, but is still receiving no compensation. Farida “Aum” Ma, a volunteer who provides assistance to Thai workers in South Korea, shared the man’s case on Facebook yesterday, December 2, posting photos showing that his middle and ring fingers were…

  • See Tulips blooming right now in Bangkok at Suan Luang Rama IX Flower Festival 2025 | Thaiger

    See Tulips blooming right now in Bangkok at Suan Luang Rama IX Flower Festival 2025

    Looking for winter vibes without the international flight? From December 1 to 10, Suan Luang Rama IX in Bangkok is home to a stunning seasonal showcase of Tulips blooming at the Suan Luang Rama IX Flower Festival 2025. This limited-time event lets you experience the magic of cold-climate flowers blooming right in the heart of Thailand. Held at the Thakol Phra…

  • Myanmar rocked by 13 earthquakes in one week | Thaiger

    Myanmar rocked by 13 earthquakes in one week

    A popular Thai weather monitoring Facebook page has issued a warning about increased seismic activity in Myanmar. Today, December 3, the page “Tee Lomfah Akat” reported that three earthquakes struck Myanmar overnight from December 2 into the early hours of December 3. The page reported the earthquake around the Sagaing Fault Line, where a powerful quake earlier this year caused…

  • Thai man attempts suicide after setting girlfriend on fire at supermarket | Thaiger

    Thai man attempts suicide after setting girlfriend on fire at supermarket

    Police stopped a man from taking his own life after he set his girlfriend on fire outside a supermarket in Nakhon Sawan province on Monday, December 1. Witnesses rushed to extinguish the flames engulfing the 33 year old woman, Nicha, outside the store on Krai Lat Road in the Pak Nam Pho sub-district at around 5pm. She was taken to…

  • Austrian man dies in Phuket hotel, police rule out foul play | Thaiger

    Austrian man dies in Phuket hotel, police rule out foul play

    An Austrian man died in his hotel room in Kata, Phuket, yesterday morning, December 2. Police confirmed there were no signs of foul play. At around 7am yesterday, hotel staff contacted Karon Police Station about their discovery. Officers arrived and identified the deceased man as 62 year old Andreas Nemec. The tourist’s wife, 62 year old Hildegard Unterwieser, who is…

  • Udon Thani residents alarmed by suspected dog poisonings | Thaiger

    Udon Thani residents alarmed by suspected dog poisonings

    Residents in Udon Thani found five dead dogs in a forested area of Mueang district. Locals from Ban Pak Dong reported the incident yesterday, December 2. Sumanat Saengpanya, a livestock official in Udon Thani, joined district officials and village leaders to inspect the area. The site sits at the junction of three nearby villages. There, the group found two dead…

  • Phuket villa scam leaves Thais and foreigners with over 100 million baht loss | Thaiger

    Phuket villa scam leaves Thais and foreigners with over 100 million baht loss

    Thai and foreign buyers lost more than 100 million baht to a Phuket property agent who duped them into purchasing luxury pool villas that were never completed. The victims claim their cases stalled because a well-known local politician is linked to the land involved. A group of victims travelled from Phuket to Nonthaburi on Monday, December 1, to seek help…

  • Rare pink dragon millipede amazes tourists in Uthai Thani | Thaiger

    Rare pink dragon millipede amazes tourists in Uthai Thani

    Tourists flocked to Hup Pa Tat in Uthai Thani to witness the annual appearance of one of the world’s top three newly discovered species, the rare pink dragon millipede. Large crowds gathered on December 1 at Tham Prathun Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Lan Sak district’s Mueang subdistrict, as visitors explored the forest landscape, often compared to a real-life Jurassic Park.…

  • Thai actress and husband surrenders to police over fraud scandal | Thaiger

    Thai actress and husband surrenders to police over fraud scandal

    Thai actress Rybena “Nana” Intachai and her husband acknowledged two fraud-related charges after victims filed complaints with the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) today, December 3. The scandal erupted last month when the Facebook page ท่านเปา hinted that a well-known actress whose name begins with N had deceived friends and acquaintances into investing in her businesses, which produced no returns. The…

  • Woman killed in Pathum Thani motorcycle crash | Thaiger

    Woman killed in Pathum Thani motorcycle crash

    A motorcycle crash in Pathum Thani claimed the life of a woman and left another injured after the bike collided with a six-wheel truck. The incident occurred around 10pm yesterday, December 1, on the inbound express lane of Phahonyothin Road, near kilometre marker 46+500 in Khlong Luang district. Police Lieutenant Kriangkrai Srimai of Khlong Luang Police Station, forensic doctors from Thammasat…

  • Packed Pattaya December 2025 events calendar unveiled | Thaiger

    Packed Pattaya December 2025 events calendar unveiled

    Pattaya plans to end 2025 with a festive bang by launching a calendar full of events throughout December as the city aims to cement its reputation as one of Thailand’s top event destinations. From December 5 to 9, the Sanctuary of Truth will host a five-religion ceremony to honour King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great. This spiritual tribute marks one of…

  • Rangoon Tea House celebrates its ICONSIAM debut with a cultural showcase of tea, music & modern Burmese flavours | Thaiger

    Rangoon Tea House celebrates its ICONSIAM debut with a cultural showcase of tea, music & modern Burmese flavours

    Rangoon Tea House (RTH) officially celebrated the launch of its newest branch at Iconsiam with two intimate VIP & Media preview events on November 27 and December 1, marking a major milestone in the brand’s expansion in Thailand. The opening introduced guests to the Modern Burmese Brasserie experience that has made RTH a Yangon icon, now reimagined for the riverside…