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Sponsored This Christmas, give the gift of health: essential options for expats in Thailand
The holiday season is here, bringing warmth, joy, and a chance to reflect on the year gone by. As an expat in Thailand, this Christmas is a great time to invest in something that truly matters: health. Whether for you...
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Retiree’s paradise or visa maze? Thailand’s options but no land grabs
Thailand is a popular choice for foreign retirees, offering several visa types including annual extensions, a five to 20 year Elite visa, and a 10-year Long Term Residence (LTR) visa. However, none of these options allow direct land ownership, nor do they guarantee a pathway to permanent residency or citizenship. Foreigners can purchase condominiums but this typically doesn’t come with visa…
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Road rage: Polish man stabbed in Pattaya after fistfight
A Thai man turned a routine traffic dispute into a life-threatening attack, leaving a Polish man severely injured after a road rage incident spiralled out of control in Pattaya yesterday. The violent altercation erupted at 6.06pm, yesterday, August 20, on Soi Boonsamphan in the Nong Prue subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province. Local police, accompanied by rescue teams from…
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Thai PM Paetongtarn’s star-studded birthday bash
Pheu Thai’s 141 MPs gathered yesterday to honour their leader, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, on the eve of her 38th birthday. The event, which doubled as a heartfelt thank you to her predecessor, Srettha Thavisin, was held a day before Paetongtarn’s actual birthday at the party’s headquarters in the Shinawatra 3 Building. Paetongtarn, who officially turns 38 today, kicked off…
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Key to the scam: Woman’s repair complaint uncovers fraud ring
A 27 year old woman questioned the high cost of a motorcycle key repair, leading to the discovery of numerous scam victims and a subsequent police report. Victims were overcharged and received substandard repairs from a deceitful technician. Thidarat shared her experience of being scammed on a popular Rangsit community page. On August 12, her Honda Wave 110 motorcycle key…
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Old Thai man arrested after defending business partner against affair accusation
Police arrested an 80 year old Thai man after he defended his female business partner against accusations of an affair during an interview on a television news programme. Netizens criticised the police, claiming they treated the 80 year old unfairly. The accused Thai woman, Pimon Panwisai, sought help from non-profit organisation Saimai Survive and various news agencies after Suay accused…
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Pita vows to reform Thailand’s broken political system
Thailand’s political arena has been thrown into disarray once again, as Pita Limjaroenrat, the embattled leader of the now-dissolved Move Forward Party (MFP), issues a stark warning: without judicial reform, the country will continue to go around in circles. Pita’s comments follow two seismic court rulings that not only disbanded his progressive party but also ousted a prime minister, leaving…
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Heavy rainfall in Phayao triggers severe flooding
Heavy rainfall in Phayao has led to severe flooding, affecting over 400 households as flash floods swept through the area. Residents struggled to salvage their belongings, while local government officials rushed to assist. Continuous heavy rains battered Phayao for several days, resulting in flash floods that inundated multiple areas. Early in the morning, flash floods surged into Ban Kue Wiang,…
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Thai women fight Kuwaiti tourists in Soi Bangla, Phuket (video)
Netizens have called on Patong Police Station officers and Phuket administrative officials to intensify their efforts in safeguarding the province’s reputation, following yet another physical altercation on Soi Bangla. Reports indicate that the incident involved Thai women and Kuwaiti tourists. The news Facebook page, โหดจัง จังหวัดภูเก็ต (translated as “So Brutal, Phuket Province”), shared a video today, August 21, showing Thai…
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Man scammed out of 16,000 baht in Facebook amulet auction
A man reported being scammed out of 16,000 baht after attempting to bid on a valuable amulet on Facebook, only to be blocked by the page and left empty-handed. The police are now investigating the incident. Yesterday, August 20, a 38 year old man identified as “A” went to the Mueang Udon Thani Police Station to file a report. He…
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Thai man exposes fake degree, seeks legal aid amid threats
A Thai man who recently secured a civil service position discovered his educational qualifications were fake. Seeking help to continue his job, he approached the Public Prosecutor’s Office for Rights Protection. Threats followed his public revelation, and the matter is now headed to court. The Thai man, 34 year old Sairachon Saenkham, accompanied by legal advisor Piya In-ai, met with…
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Thai man fatally struck by multiple vehicles on dark Lopburi road
A tragic accident unfolded when a man crossing an unlit road in Lopburi province was initially struck by a car, and then fatally run over by several following vehicles. Khok Samrong Police Station Deputy Inspector Suttipong Sangthes received a report at 8.22pm yesterday, August 21, of a fatal accident involving a pedestrian on Phahonyothin Road, between kilometre markers 180 and…
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Thai delivery worker suffers broken arm after attack (video)
A Thai parcel delivery worker is seeking justice after a homeowner in the eastern province of Rayong rejected a parcel and physically assaulted him, resulting in a broken arm. His pregnant wife was nearly attacked during the incident. The victim, 26 year old Songphon, shared a video of the attacker, wearing a red shirt, hitting him with a wooden stick…
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Forest ranger killed in Phatthalung after motorcycle hits truck
A forest ranger tragically died after his motorcycle collided with the back of a 22-wheel truck loaded with palm oil, dragging him for over 1 kilometre. The incident occurred at approximately 1.30am today, August 21, on a road in Phatthalung province. The accident involved Sumet Khemdam, a 32 year old forest ranger, who was riding a Honda Click motorcycle. His…
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Kamphaeng Phet leader caught masturbating with underwear
A shocking incident has emerged in Kamphaeng Phet, where a man discovered that his girlfriend’s underwear was being tampered with by a close relative. A hidden camera revealed that the perverted culprit was a 60 year old neighbour, who is also a community leader. A Facebook group named กำแพงเพชร ร้องเรียนอะไร บอกไว้ที่นี่ recently shared a video showing a man in his…
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Bangkok teacher arrested for meth distribution from luxury condo
Police in Bangkok arrested a former secondary school teacher, at a luxury condominium on Pattanakarn Road in Suan Luang district, for allegedly distributing methamphetamine. The arrest occurred yesterday, August 20, after a detailed investigation revealed the former teacher’s involvement in drug trafficking from his condo. Officers from the Special Investigations Division and the Crime Analysis and Special Tools Division of…
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65 billion baht and counting: Thais’ online scams spark seminar
Thais have lost a staggering 65 billion baht annually to online scammers over the past three years, prompting the Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) to organise a seminar this month with its ASEAN Plus Three counterparts. This initiative aims to address consumer protection in the rapidly evolving digital economy. The TCC, in collaboration with the Indonesian Consumers Foundation and the Federation of…
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Laotian painter falls to death from 49th floor in Bangkok
A 30 year old painter tragically fell to his death from the 49th floor of a building under renovation on Sukhumvit Soi 64/2 in Bangkok. The incident occurred yesterday, August 20, at 2.30pm, leading to an immediate police response. Police Lieutenant Somphob Khemakanok from the Phra Khanong Police Station received the report of the fatal fall. Upon arrival at the…
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New train service to link Bangkok and Penang in three months
Thailand will launch a new train service linking Bang Sue in Bangkok to Penang, Malaysia, within the next two to three months. The initial phase will be a six-month trial period, marking a significant step in cross-border transportation. The announcement was made yesterday, August 20, by Ekarat Sriarayapong, head of the Governor’s Office of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT).…
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Thai woman fatally stabs abusive husband to protect old parents
A Thai woman stabbed her husband to death with a pair of scissors yesterday at their home in the Isaan province of Buriram due to his repeated physical abuse of her old parents. Officers from Khumueang Police Station investigated the fatal stabbing at a two-storey wooden house in the Khumeuang district of Buriram at about 9am yesterday, August 20. They…
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Bangkok bus stop assault raises public safety concerns
A young woman shared her harrowing experience of being assaulted at a bus stop in Bangkok, vowing never to take a bus again. This incident, which she posted about on TikTok yesterday, August 20, has left her deeply shaken and questioning her safety in public spaces. A TikTok user, @dr.fk.surgeon, recounted a distressing event while taking her younger sister on…
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Burmese roti seller stabs Indian vendor after prime spot dispute (video)
Police yesterday arrested a Burmese roti seller for stabbing a fellow Indian roti vendor following a dispute over a prime location for their stalls outside a convenience store in the Sriracha district of Chon Buri. Officers from Sriracha Police Station yesterday, August 20, were called to the car park of a convenience store to investigate the stabbing. The 47 year…
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Thai police seize nearly 4,000 unregistered cosmetics in Bangkok
Thai police have apprehended a Chinese national with nearly 4,000 unregistered cosmetic items, including nail polish, lipstick, and perfume, valued at over 51,876 baht (US$1,518). Police Colonel Santi Kornkaseam, Police Lieutenant Colonels Woraprat Vutthirak and Peerat Wessakosol, received a report from Police Captain Narongyot Rungrueang, leading to the arrest of Duan, a Chinese citizen, yesterday, August 20. The operation occurred…
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Teenagers assault woman in Nonthaburi, threaten future attacks
A group of teenagers in Nonthaburi brutally assaulted a young woman on the street, detained her, and forced her to bow at their feet, claiming they were untouchable. The distressing incident came to light through a post on the Facebook page อีซ้อขยี้ข่าว3 which highlighted the alarming behaviour of a group of 10 male and female teenagers. They lured the victim to…
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Thunderstorms to hit 39 provinces including Bangkok
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasted thunderstorms for tomorrow, warning that 39 provinces, including Bangkok, will be affected. The northern regions are expected to be hit the hardest, with 70% of the area experiencing heavy rainfall. Residents are advised to be cautious of potential flash floods and forest runoff. The TMD issued a 24-hour weather forecast indicating that the upper…
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Woman shot dead in car, suspect identified, negotiations ongoing
A 35 year old woman was shot dead in her car by the roadside. The police identified the gunman as a 26 year old man, and are negotiating his surrender. Residents reported seeing the suspect flee into a house in Sai Buri district, Pattani. Yesterday, August 20, officials were alerted to a shooting incident resulting in one fatality in the…
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Thai man caught trying to dine and dash at barbecue restaurant (video)
A Thai man attempting to dine for free at a barbecue restaurant was apprehended by police yesterday after the restaurant owner caught on to his scheme. The incident occurred at a popular barbecue restaurant owned by TikTok user @autowheel, who shared the event through a series of videos on the platform. Captured on CCTV, the man entered the restaurant wearing…
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Man arrested for sexually abusing child in Trang, Thailand
Police arrested a 59 year old man on charges of sexually abusing a 10 year old girl in Trang, in southern Thailand. The victim’s mother has vowed to pursue legal action to the fullest extent. Paveena Hongsakul, Chairperson of the Paveena Foundation for Children and Women, disclosed that police had detained Kai, an employee of a state agency, after a complaint…
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Drunk foreigner attacks German man and Thai wife in Pattaya bar
A violent altercation involving a drunk foreigner attacking a German man and his Thai wife unfolded at the Gold Bar Beer on Soi 6, Pattaya Beach Road, Nong Prue subdistrict, Bang Lamung district yesterday. Pattaya police were alerted to the incident at around 12.10am yesterday, August 20, immediately rushing to the scene with local rescue services. Upon arrival, police found…
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Popular gamer seeks help after stepfather’s death threats
A popular female gamer sought help on social media after being harassed and threatened by her stepfather, to the point of receiving death threats. She has warned that if anything happens to her or her mother, it would be the stepfather’s doing. Social media yesterday, August 19, shared a disturbing message from a well-known gamer called Ice. Ice revealed that…
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Thai man survives shooting, suspects disgruntled colleague
A Thai man, who survived a shooting while driving in Chon Buri, has accused a former disgruntled colleague of orchestrating the attack. He believes his Buddhist amulet played a crucial role in saving his life. The victim, 52 year old Payungsak Narin, accompanied by his lawyer, filed a complaint at Panthong Police Station in Chon Buri after the shooting occurred…
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