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Thailand’s new anti-smoking rule burns Thai vendors’ profits
Thailand is stepping up its fight against smoking with a hard-hitting new regulation that could hit vendors where it hurts—right in the wallet. Starting last Wednesday, August 21, retail sellers of cigarettes and tobacco are now required to display posters warning of the severe dangers of smoking, or they could be slapped with a fine of up to 5,000 baht.…
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Chinese man caught red-handed running illegal tours in Thailand
Thai police nabbed a Chinese national running an unauthorised tour business, exposing a shadowy operation exploiting Thailand’s tourism industry. The National Tourist Police, under the leadership of Police Colonel Piyapong Raksa, Deputy Superintendent of the Tourist Police Division, swooped in on Hao, a 41 year old Chinese national, at the bustling Four Regions Floating Market on Sukhumvit Road on Sunday, August…
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Thailand’s BRICS ambition: Gateway to economic power?
As Thailand contemplates joining the BRICS economic bloc, the nation’s public and private sectors are buzzing with anticipation over the potential opportunities and benefits. The growing excitement was evident at the International Media Club of Thailand (IMCT)’s inaugural seminar in Bangkok last Thursday, August 22, where two panels dissected the pros and cons of the Brazil, Russia, India, China, and…
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Going bananas: Songkhla’s top fritter vendor in a slippery situation
A well-known banana fritter vendor in Songkhla is facing difficulties due to a sharp increase in the price of bananas and a shortage of supply. Sales have dropped, and profits have dwindled, forcing some vendors to raise their prices. However, one vendor decided to keep her prices the same out of concern for her customers. At the entrance to the…
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Rescue vehicle crash in northern Thailand kills one, injures two
A tragic accident involving a rescue vehicle occurred early today in Phichit province, northern Thailand, resulting in one death and two injuries. The vehicle, en route to aid flood victims in Sukhothai, collided with a parked 18-wheeler after the driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel. Sutchin Kesa, an officer at Wang Sai Phun Police Station, received a report at…
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Thai man high on meth causes disturbance at Udon Thani police HQ
A man from Nong Khai, under the influence of 17 methamphetamine (meth) pills and sleep-deprived for two days, caused a disturbance with a pair of scissors at the Provincial Police Headquarters in Udon Thani. Satawat Sawasdee, Deputy Inspector at Mueang Udon Thani Police Station, received a report of a man behaving erratically and wielding sharp scissors in front of the…
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Customer slaps Bangkok barber after trim turns grim (video)
A Thai man accused a barber in the Lat Phrao district of Bangkok of cutting his hair too short and slapped the barber on the head twice, even though the hair stylist bowed at his feet to issue an apology. The Facebook page of non-profit organisation Saimai Survive shared a video of the customer in a light blue shirt shouting…
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Uthai Thani officer accidentally shot during argument with wife
A heated argument between a police officer and his wife in Uthai Thani province escalated, resulting in the officer being accidentally shot. He was found lying in front of a som tum shop near the traffic centre. Officers from the Khao Bang Kraek Police Station received a report yesterday, August 26, at 8.30pm about an officer who had been shot…
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Southern Thailand court to hear Tak Bai massacre case
Narathiwat Provincial Court’s decision to hear a lawsuit against seven officials accused of murder and kidnapping during the 2004 Tak Bai massacre has been welcomed by activists. Srisompob Jitpiromsri, director of Deep South Watch, described the court’s move as a significant step toward justice and peace in the troubled region. He made these comments at a talk in Pattani‘s Mueang…
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Over the past few years, particularly in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, our view of modern medicine and health has evolved dramatically. Today, more and more people shift their focus toward a more holistic perspective, which leads to the rise of functional medicine. “We are not an assembly of spare parts; we are an organism. You have to ask…
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Family battles deceitful Thai bus owner after Nonthaburi collision
A tragic accident involving a tour bus and a van left one person dead and another permanently disabled. The victims’ family sought compensation but faced numerous challenges as the tour bus owner appeared to have transferred assets to evade legal repercussions. A Facebook post by Naphatsawan Kat Klinnin yesterday, August 26, highlighted the dire situation her family has faced since…
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Thai man beats wife to death in jealous rage after friend raped her
A Thai man yesterday murdered his wife at their home in Soi Pattanakarn 20 Bangkok out of jealousy and anger after she was raped by his friend. Khlongton Police Station officers yesterday, August 26, investigated the murder at the home of the Thai couple, 35 year old Top and 36 year old Bua, along with a rescue team. The victim,…
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Thai Air Force to announce new fighter jet choice this week
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is set to reveal its choice for a new fighter jet model by the end of the week, as announced by ACM Panpakdee Pattanakul. The decision aims to modernise the ageing fleet. Currently, the RTAF is considering the Swedish-made Gripen E-model and the US-made F-16 Block 70 jets. Saab AB, the manufacturer of the…
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Chon Buri resort owner assaults guest over room policy (video)
A resort owner has come under fire for physically assaulting a customer following a disagreement over room occupancy and refund requests. The incident, which took place in Chon Buri yesterday, was captured on video and posted on the Facebook page Social Hunter 2022. The video shows the resort owner attacking the customer after a heated argument. Two customers initially checked…
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EU Inaugurates first Youth Sounding Board for EU in ASEAN
H.E. Sujiro Seam, Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to ASEAN, today officially inaugurated 11 youth representatives from ASEAN member states and Timor Leste as the first-ever cohort of the Youth Sounding Board for EU in ASEAN (YSBEA). The establishment of YSBEA is an initiative aimed at boosting young people’s engagement in EU-ASEAN cooperation to act as a youth advisory…
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Bangkok moonshine death toll rises to 4, 28 in critical condition
The death toll from moonshine consumption in Bangkok has risen to four as of today, with 28 other victims remaining in serious condition. A further investigation into the sources of the moonshine led to the arrest of two Thai men yesterday, August 26. The issue came to light after multiple residents in the Khlong Sam Wa, Min Buri, and Nong…
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Pattaya City launches flood relief donation points for North Thailand
Pattaya City is rallying together with Bang Lamung district, the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation, and Pattaya Police Station to launch donation points for flood relief in North Thailand. The initiative, spearheaded by Pattaya City Mayor Poramese Ngampiches, Prasert Thongthitcharoen of the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation, and Petty Officer 1st Class Pittayaphon Kokaew, Bang Lamung District Chief, aims to bring aid…
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Bangkok could be submerged in seven years warns economist
A Thai economist warned that Bangkok could be submerged by the sea within the next seven to eight years. The government has been urged to take immediate action to prevent significant economic and social damage. Anusorn Thammajai, Dean of the Faculty of Economics at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and former member of the National Research Council…
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Bangkok tragedy: Filipino’s suicide plunge drags girlfriend with him
A Filipino man allegedly committed a murder-suicide by jumping from the 23rd floor of a Bangkok condo, dragging his Chinese girlfriend with him. Pairat Saengjit, an employee at the condominium in the Bang Na district of Bangkok, filed a report with officers at Bang Na Police Station at about 5pm yesterday, August 26, after the bodies of a foreign couple…
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Women assaulted at Bangkok pub seek justice
Two women reported being assaulted by a man at a pub in Huai Khwang district, Bangkok, raising concerns about their safety and justice. According to a Facebook post on the page อยากดังเดี๋ยวจัดให้ รีเทริน์ part 7, a woman shared her distressing experience involving her friend and herself at a local pub. The woman explained that her friend had initially called her…
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Sa Kaeo deputy district chief faces probe after alleged assault
A deputy district chief in Sa Kaeo province has been reassigned and is now subject to disciplinary and criminal investigations following allegations of assault against a restaurant employee. The Ministry of Interior is dedicated to ensuring justice and safeguarding the public’s welfare. The Ministry of Interior promptly responded to reports of a deputy district chief brandishing a firearm and physically…
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Gold prices steady in Thailand, gold ornaments at 40,950 baht
The Gold Traders Association (GTA) reported that gold prices remained stable today, with no increase or decrease from the previous day’s closing prices. Gold ornaments are selling at 40,950 baht per baht-weight. According to the latest data from the GTA released at 9.04 am today, August 26, the price of gold ornaments remains unchanged at 40,950 baht per baht weight…
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6 schoolboys gang rape 13 year old victims in school dormitory
Six schoolboy football players gang-raped and blackmailed two 13 year old girls in an athlete dormitory at a school in the central province of Kanchanaburi. The football coach claimed that the victims appeared to have consented to the sex. A father of one victim is seeking justice for his 13 year old daughter, sharing the sexual assault story with non-profit…
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Thailand’s TV turmoil calls for a channel change in AV rules
Thailand’s television landscape is in turmoil, and a new study says it’s time for a fresh set of rules to manage the booming audio-visual (AV) market, including streaming platforms, geo-satellite broadcasts, and digital terrestrial TV (DTT). The report, commissioned by the Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) and carried out by SCF Associates, was made public yesterday.…
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Jewellery store employee arrested for theft worth 24 million baht
Officers from the Phra Ratchawang Police Station in Bangkok apprehended a jewellery store employee who had been stealing gold necklaces from the store’s showcase for years, accumulating 646 baht in weight, valued at over 24 million baht. The suspect confessed to selling the gold to fund personal expenses and travel. Today, August 26, Police Major General Samart Promchat, Commander of…
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Calls for action on Chinese investments in Thailand
The new Government of Thailand is facing calls to swiftly address the growing perception that Chinese products and investments pose a threat to Thai interests. This sentiment, if left unchecked, could harm Thailand’s export and tourism sectors. President of the Panyapiwat Institute of Management and an expert on the Chinese and US economies, Sompop Manarungsan, emphasised the need for cooperation…
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Social media scandal: South Korea men share illicit family photos
A South Korean user on the X social media platform issued a dire warning about secret chat rooms where men share illicit photos of their mothers, sisters, and other women in their lives. The scandal ignited a firestorm on social media. These chat rooms, operating on the Telegram app, include disturbing images taken without consent. Photos are often taken while…
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Thai cyber police bust online luxury accommodation scam
Thai Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) officers apprehended a prominent company for an online luxury accommodation auction scam. The scheme deceived numerous victims and resulted in damages totalling over 3 million baht. Yesterday, August 25, CCIB officers interrogated 46 year old Busnavee, owner of a company that purportedly offered cheap accommodation but failed to provide the promised services. This inquiry…
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Bangkok nightclub raided for illegal operation and late alcohol sales
Bangkok police raided a nightclub in Thonglor for operating without permission and selling alcohol past legal hours, with patrons still drinking and enjoying live music. At 2.06am yesterday, August 25, Lieutenant General Thiti Saengsawang, along with Major General Witawat Chinnakam and other officers, directed a raid on the Milley nightclub located on Thonglor 15, Sukhumvit 55, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana…
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Japanese man killed and 2 Thais injured in car crash in Chon Buri
A Japanese businessman yesterday lost his life in a car crash on a motorway in Chon Buri province while two other Thai people were severely injured. Highway Police officers and rescuers from the Dham Rassamee Maneerat Foundation rushed to the motorway bridge in the Don Hua Lor sub-district of Chon Buri to investigate the accident at 6am yesterday, August 25.…
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