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Thai photographer accuses YouTuber of assaulting him over camera angle dispute
A Thai YouTuber denied physically assaulting a photographer who reached out to a news agency to seek justice yesterday, June 23. The incident was reported yesterday, when a 24 year old photographer, identified only as Bank, contacted KhaoSod to describe an alleged assault involving a YouTuber that he said occurred on June 18 at a studio equipped with a boxing…
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Srinakharinwirot University vows investigation into govt recruitment exam fraud
As an organiser of the government recruitment examination, Srinakharinwirot University promised to conduct an investigation into the exam fraud, coordinating with the relevant agencies to ensure a thorough investigation. The examination corruption scandal emerged after the Central Investigation Bureau’s Anti-Corruption Division and the National Anti-Corruption Commission arrested a 31 year old suspect, Wichit, on June 22. Wichit and others were…
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British acid attack suspect claims he acted in self-defence
A British man, who was arrested today, June 24, for an acid attack on a female worker of an apartment in Pattaya, claimed he acted in self-defence as the victim threatened him with a knife. The acid attack took place at around 8.40pm yesterday, June 23, at Porn House Apartment in Soi Arunothai 2, Pattaya. The victim, 43 year old…
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9 suspects arrested for personal data trafficking during raids at 22 locations
Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) officers arrested nine suspects for personal data trafficking, which reportedly caused more than 2 billion baht in damages. Officers from the CIB announced the arrests during a press conference on June 23, following an operation titled “Cut Down Scam 2”. The investigation followed an earlier crackdown at the end of last year, in which six suspects…
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Bangkok train fares capped at 45 baht under new ticketing scheme
Thailand’s Cabinet has approved a unified ticketing system for Bangkok’s electric rail train network, capping fares at 17 to 45 baht per trip regardless of how many lines a passenger uses, with a target launch date of January 1, 2027. Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, who also serves as deputy prime minister, announced the decision yesterday, June 23. He said the…
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Two airlines suspend direct flights to Siem Reap, dealing a blow to Cambodia’s tourism push
Cambodia’s air connectivity has taken another hit after India’s IndiGo announced it will temporarily suspend its route between Siem Reap and Kolkata from July. This follows an earlier suspension by Malaysia’s Firefly. Therefore, the cuts come as airlines worldwide drop unprofitable routes amid rising fuel costs. Higher operating costs and rising oil prices, driven in part by conflict in the…
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Icelandic man held in Phuket after snatching taxi driver’s bag
An Icelandic tourist was arrested in Phuket after allegedly snatching a female taxi driver’s bag during a ride in Patong, with police bringing him in for questioning the same evening. The victim, 39 year old Phitchapa, filed a complaint with Patong Police Station at 7pm that evening. The taxi driver told investigators she had picked up a male European passenger…
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Pattaya police hunt foreign suspect for acid attack on apartment worker
A foreign man is on the run after throwing acid at a female employee of an apartment building in Pattaya yesterday, June 23. Police from Mueang Pattaya Police Station were notified of the incident at around 8.40pm at an apartment in Soi Arunothai 2. Officers attended the scene with rescuers from the Sawang Boriboon Dhamastan Foundation. Officers reported that chemical…
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Thailand awaits UNESCO decision on Nakhon Si Thammarat temple
Thailand is optimistic that Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat will be added to the UNESCO World Heritage list following consideration next month. Deputy spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office Lalida Persvivatana said yesterday, June 22, that the government under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul continues to prioritise the conservation, restoration and promotion of Thailand’s cultural and natural heritage.…
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Thap Lan National Park land adjustment leads to controversy
Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) issued a clarification following public criticism over plans to adjust the boundaries of Thap Lan National Park. The controversy follows a resolution by the National Parks Committee under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to review a 2023 Cabinet resolution concerning the park’s boundaries. After discussions, the committee approved…
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Thailand’s 12-year plan targets high-income status
Thailand’s government and private sector have agreed on a 12-year plan to lift the Thai economy to high-income country status, following the first meeting of the Joint Public-Private Consultative Committee on June 22. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas announced the outcomes at Government House in Bangkok. The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Ekniti said…
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Vejthani International Hospital completes Thailand’s first private-hospital robotic kidney transplant from deceased donor
Vejthani International Hospital has successfully performed a kidney transplant from a deceased donor using the Da Vinci Robotic-Assisted Surgery System, becoming the first private hospital in Thailand to complete the procedure with this technology. The transplant was carried out by a multidisciplinary team including nephrologists, urologic surgeons, vascular surgeons, and healthcare professionals involved in organ transplant care. The team jointly…
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Thailand plans flat rail fares and 200bn-baht buy-back of train concessions
Thailand’s transport minister has set out a two-stage plan to overhaul fares on Bangkok’s electric train network, beginning with a flat fare of between 17 and 45 baht per journey from the start of 2027 and eventually buying back the private operating concessions for an estimated 200 billion baht. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, who is deputy prime minister and minister of transport…
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Explicit videos lead to arrest of South Korean man in Pattaya
Police arrested a South Korean man at an accommodation in Pattaya on Sunday, June 22, for distributing sex videos online and drug possession. Officers from Chon Buri Tourist Police raided an accommodation in Pattaya and arrested 30 year old South Korean national, Louis Kim. According to KhaoSod, police had been investigating Kim over videos uploaded to social media showing him…
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Kazakh woman blocks roads, crashes, flees after emotional episode in Phuket
A heartbroken Kazakh woman, who blocked traffic on a road in Phuket on Saturday, June 20, fled police and later crashed into a motorcycle and a van. The foreigner and the motorcyclist were injured in the incident. Videos showing an SUV blocking traffic and driving in circles at an intersection on Thep Kasattri Road in Mai Khao subdistrict, Thalang district,…
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PM reports 60% fall in scam, nominee offences after enforcement push
Thailand’s crime figures linked to cybercrime, online scam networks and foreign nominee businesses have fallen by nearly 60% over three months, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced yesterday, June 22, crediting an intensified national enforcement drive. Anutin led a briefing yesterday on the results of a nine-month national crackdown running from September 2025 to May 2026. He said tackling call-centre gangs,…
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Can ocean waves support wellbeing? Thailand’s surf therapy project explores the potential
Thailand Health Excellence 2026, supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), joined Waves for Change from South Africa, Prince of Songkla University Phuket Campus, La Vita Sana, Memories Surf House, and Span Global to organise the Thailand Surf Therapy Real Experience & Trust Building Journey in Phang Nga. Held under the theme “The Wave of Healing,” the activity invited…
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Foreign driver flees after stopping SUV in Phuket intersection
Police are searching for a foreign woman, accusing her of dangerous driving after she circled roads repeatedly and stopped her vehicle in the middle of Phuket intersections. The incident gained attention after a Thai motorist shared video footage on Facebook yesterday, June 21, in the group Khap Rot Baep Nee Tong Prachan Phuket (ขับรถแบบนี้ต้องประจาน ภูเก็ต), which translates as Drivers like…
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Suspected nominee businesses in Phuket, Krabi found with 1bn baht assets
The Department of Business Development (DBD) expanded their crackdown on nominee businesses in Phuket and Krabi, uncovering suspected illegal assets worth almost 1 billion baht. The Director-General of the DBD, Phunpong Naiyanapakorn, said inspections carried out on June 20 were part of the government’s urgent campaign to tackle nominee arrangements in major tourism and investment hubs. In Phuket, investigators found…
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Thailand’s births just hit a 75-year low. The population has now shrunk five years running.
Thailand recorded just 416,574 births in 2025, the lowest figure in 75 years, while deaths reached 559,684. As a result, the country’s population shrank for the fifth consecutive year. The gap between births and deaths is now more than 140,000 a year. The numbers tell a stark story. Births have fallen below 500,000 for a second straight year, the lowest…
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British man held after altercation with on Pattaya road
A British family engaged in a physical altercation with an Indian national and a Thai transwoman in Pattaya on Saturday, June 20, prompting more than 10 police officers to rush to the scene. More than 10 officers were dispatched to the scene after a confrontation involving several foreign nationals, motorcycle taxi riders, delivery riders and a baht bus driver escalated…
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Policeman opens fire outside govt office, says he was threatened
A police officer opened fire at a sign outside a Bhumjaithai Party office in Surat Thani, claiming a party-linked politician had threatened a relative. The Surat Thani shooting took place on Saturday, June 20, outside the Bhumjaithai Party office in Tha Chang district. No injuries were reported. Police Captain Ekkachai, 37, was later arrested at an all-you-can-eat restaurant inside a…
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Panwa Ocean Week brings marine conservation activities to Pullman Phuket Panwa Beach Resort
Pullman Phuket Panwa Beach Resort concluded its Panwa Ocean Week campaign, held from June 15 to 16, with a series of marine conservation activities and the release of five baby sea turtles on World Sea Turtle Day. The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative focused on raising awareness of coastal ecosystem protection and marine life conservation in the Andaman Sea. Activities…
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Chiang Rai railway construction suspended after fatal tunnel collapse
A Chiang Rai tunnel collapse at a railway construction site on Saturday, June 20, left two workers dead and two others injured. The incident occurred at around 6.45pm inside Doi Luang Tunnel in Chok Chai subdistrict, Doi Luang district, Chiang Rai. The tunnel is currently under construction as part of the Den Chai-Chiang Rai-Chiang Khong double-track railway project linking northern…
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Fatal awning collapse raises concerns over ageing buildings in Bangkok
The awning of a century-old building in Bangkok collapsed on Saturday, June 20, killing a Thai man. Officials are investigating the cause of the collapse and assessing nearby structures to prevent similar incidents. The fatal collapse occurred at a building estimated to be more than 100 years old near Wat Traimit Withayaram, also known as the Golden Buddha Temple. Rescue teams…
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Thailand weather forecast June 21: heavy rain warning for Bangkok, South
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has warned of heavy rain across Bangkok, the Central region, the East and the South over the next 24 hours, with flash floods, forest run-off and strong waves all possible. In its 5pm update yesterday, June 20, the TMD said the Central region, including Bangkok and surrounding provinces, along with the East and the South,…
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USA beat Australia 2-0 despite Pulisic injury blow
Co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup secured a 2-0 win over Australia in their second Group D match at Lumen Field in Seattle on June 19. Both teams had opened the tournament with victories. The Americans beat Paraguay 4-1, while Australia got past Turkey 2-0. The hosts controlled the match from start to finish, even without star forward Christian Pulisic,…
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Use of reserved mangrove forest approved for the Koh Lanta bridge
Thailand’s Cabinet approved the use of mangrove forest for the Koh Lanta bridge project in Krabi, clearing a major step for the long-planned transport development in southern Thailand. Deputy spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office Lalida Phersviewatthana announced yesterday, June 18, that the Cabinet approved the Department of Rural Roads’ request to use approximately 14,470 square metres of mangrove forest land…
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Saraburi man says lottery-selling platform of dodged prize payment
A Thai man from Saraburi accused a lottery-selling platform of fraud after claiming he was paid only 20,000 baht despite holding winning tickets worth a total of 400,000 baht. The 49 year old man, Boy, travelled from Saraburi to Nonthaburi to seek assistance from the Foundation Campaigning to Reclaim Social Justice over the dispute. The platform named in his complaint…
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Pakistani men arrested for overpriced herbal products scam
Police arrested six Pakistani nationals in Pattaya today, June 19, in connection with a herbal scam targeting foreign tourists with overpriced products and exaggerated health claims. Both locals and foreigners had called on Pattaya police officers to take action against the foreign men, who had been tricking people into buying herbal products at an inflated price. According to complaints, the…
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