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    Digital nomading in Chiang Mai? What US$1,000 a month really gets you

    Chiang Mai has become a popular destination for digital nomads due to its low living costs, rich culture, and active remote work community. The city offers affordable housing, tasty food, reliable internet, and many co-working spaces, making it a great...

  • The EU and ASEAN marked the start of Green Diplomacy Weeks 2023 through a fun run, walk, and cycling event in Jakarta

    The EU and ASEAN marked the start of Green Diplomacy Weeks 2023 through a fun run, walk, and cycling event in Jakarta

    Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to ASEAN, H.E. Sujiro Seam, the Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community H.E. Ekkaphab Phanthavong and the Ambassador/Permanent Representative of the Republic of the Philippines to ASEAN, H.E. Hjayceelyn Mancenido Quintana, officially launched the start of the EU-ASEAN Green Diplomacy Weeks 2023 today in Jakarta, Indonesia. Over 300 people, representing officials from ASEAN,…

  • Bangkok father’s repeated sexual assault on daughter leads to pregnancy: Ongoing police investigation

    Bangkok father’s repeated sexual assault on daughter leads to pregnancy: Ongoing police investigation

    A 14 year old girl was repeatedly sexually assaulted by her biological father until she fell pregnant, as revealed by the local police in Bangkok. The girl had been living with her grandparents in Buriram province following her parents’ separation in 2011. She moved to the capital in April to attend school. Her 34 year old mother currently resides in…

  • Tropical depression triggers heavy rain warnings for 47 Thai provinces, including Bangkok

    Tropical depression triggers heavy rain warnings for 47 Thai provinces, including Bangkok

    Today, 47 provinces of Thailand, including Bangkok, brace for heavy rainfall due to a tropical depression covering the Gulf of Thailand. The public has been warned to be cautious of flash floods and forest runoff, especially in hillside areas and low-lying regions. The sea waves are expected to reach a height of 2 metres in areas affected by thunderstorms. The…

  • Two killed in fiery road accident involving multiple motorcycles and pickup truck

    Two killed in fiery road accident involving multiple motorcycles and pickup truck

    A horrific road accident claimed two lives and injured others in the early hours of today on Asia Highway No. 32 in Ayutthaya province. The accident involved multiple motorcycles and a pickup truck, leading to a fiery aftermath. At around 12.30am, the police in Bang Pa-in district of Ayutthaya received a report of a serious road accident involving several motorcycles…

  • Suphanburi shooting: Mechanic critically injured in shock attack

    Suphanburi shooting: Mechanic critically injured in shock attack

    A motorcycle mechanic was shot in a surprising attack in Suphanburi, leaving him critically injured. The brutal Suphanburi shooting incident occurred near a grocery store and a grilled chicken shop in the Sam Chuk district. The police are urgently on the search for the gunman, reviewing CCTV footage to trace the escape route and apprehend the perpetrator. Upon reaching the scene,…

  • Phuket family’s plea for justice after harrowing hit-and-run incident

    Phuket family’s plea for justice after harrowing hit-and-run incident

    A Phuket resident publicly shared the harrowing ordeal of a hit-and-run incident that took place last Sunday, October 8. The incident involved his family being struck by a pickup truck while they were on their Honda PCX motorbike. The 36 year old man, Wittaya, and his wife along with their young son were en route to Robinson shopping mall in…

  • Domestic violence shock: Thai celebrity’s assault on girlfriend

    Domestic violence shock: Thai celebrity’s assault on girlfriend

    A brutal domestic violence incident involving a minor celebrity and his girlfriend has become the talk of the town in Thailand. The couple’s dispute, revealed in CCTV footage, was ignited when the 43 year old woman discovered that her 38 year old boyfriend, a supporting actor in various TV shows, had been unfaithful to her with five other women. The…

  • Bank of Thailand maintains 4.4% GDP growth forecast amid stimulus measures

    Bank of Thailand maintains 4.4% GDP growth forecast amid stimulus measures

    A 4.4% GDP growth forecast for the coming year has been maintained by the Bank of Thailand, factoring in the government’s proposed economic stimulus measures. Assistant Governor Piti Disyatat confirmed this projection following the Monetary Policy Committee’s vote on September 27 to hike the benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point, making it a decade-high 2.5%. The committee, however, reduced its…

  • 75 year old Thai woman loses over 18 million baht to romance scam

    75 year old Thai woman loses over 18 million baht to romance scam

    A 75 year old Thai woman lost over 18 million baht to a romance scam within just a few months of making contact with the scammer. The scammer tricked her into investing in a deceitful company called Gold Future. The victim’s son told Channel 7 that his mother invited him to invest in the Gold Future business in early July.…

  • Thailand and Malaysia plan to boost bilateral trade and border growth

    Thailand and Malaysia plan to boost bilateral trade and border growth

    Economic collaboration between Thailand and Malaysia is set to amplify, with plans to boost bilateral trade and foster growth along the Thai-Malaysian border. Chai Wacharonke, the government spokesman, revealed these plans following a meeting between Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his Malaysian counterpart, Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, held at the Malaysian PM’s office in Putrajaya. During the meeting, a broad…

  • One-legged Thai dine-and-dasher ‘hops’ it, leaves 5,700 baht bill in central Thailand

    One-legged Thai dine-and-dasher ‘hops’ it, leaves 5,700 baht bill in central Thailand

    A one-legged Thai man hopped out of a restaurant and a petrol station in the central province of Ayutthaya in a daring dine-and-dash manoeuvre, resulting in a 5,700 baht loss. A female staff member who accompanied the legless man was also abandoned in the midst of it all. The restaurant’s manager, speaking to Channel 3, revealed that the 60 year…

  • Teen’s truckin’ troubles: Migrant worker smuggling ends in pickup predicament in central Thailand

    Teen’s truckin’ troubles: Migrant worker smuggling ends in pickup predicament in central Thailand

    A 19 year old man was apprehended for smuggling 13 illegal migrant workers in a pickup truck that he claimed to have borrowed from his father under the pretence of visiting his girlfriend. Phinwit Udomphon, an officer from the Ayutthaya Provincial Police, stated that efforts to curb the smuggling of illegal workers into Bangkok and its surrounding provinces continue unabated.…

  • Toll-free treat: Thailand waives toll charges on major expressways for King Bhumibol Memorial Day

    Toll-free treat: Thailand waives toll charges on major expressways for King Bhumibol Memorial Day

    The upcoming holiday tomorrow, October 13, has led the Thailand Expressway Authority (TEA), under the Ministry of Transport, to waive toll charges on three major expressways, covering a total of 60 toll gates. The decision was made to facilitate travel on the anniversary of the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great, a public holiday as declared by…

  • Bacon battle: Factory owner shoots director during illegal pork import raid, leaving one official injured

    Bacon battle: Factory owner shoots director during illegal pork import raid, leaving one official injured

    The owner of a pork storage factory shot and killed the director of the Phetchabun Provincial Animal Quarantine Centre in the central province of Phetchabun today when the deceased and other officers raided an illegal pork import operation. Another official was also injured in the melee. Phetchabun Provincial Animal Quarantine Centre officers raided a cold storage warehouse and a house in…

  • World Bank identifies growth potential in Thailand’s secondary cities

    World Bank identifies growth potential in Thailand’s secondary cities

    The World Bank has highlighted the potential for growth in Thailand’s secondary cities such as Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen and Rayong in a recent study. The report, Thailand Urban Infrastructure Finance Assessment, suggests that these cities could boost Thailand’s economy if they invest in urban infrastructure improvements, such as mass transit systems and renewable energy sources. However, the study points…

  • Middle East tensions cause gold rush, prices poised to strike US,875

    Middle East tensions cause gold rush, prices poised to strike US$1,875

    The escalating conflict in the Middle East could drive global gold prices to US$1,875 (67,950 baht) per ounce, as predicted by the Gold Traders Association (GTA). The association’s president, Jitti Tangsithpakdi, pointed out that prices have risen by US$20-30 per ounce since the onset of hostilities between Israel and Hamas militants. Gold prices reached a one-week high of US$1,860 yesterday…

  • Mane change: Thai police let their hair down with 5cm rule revision

    Mane change: Thai police let their hair down with 5cm rule revision

    Thailand’s national police chief has instituted a revision in police regulations, permitting male officers to sport hair up to 5 centimetres long. This move is a marked difference from the 2018 uniform practice code which mandated that male officers maintain a closely cropped hairstyle with the back and sides of their heads completely shaven. In the new 2023 uniform practice…

  • Policeman accused of assaulting wife and luring her into gang rape

    Policeman accused of assaulting wife and luring her into gang rape

    A Thai woman reached out to a social media influencer to seek help after her police officer husband physically assaulted her and lured her into a gang rape scene. Thai social media influencer Guntouch “Gun” Pongpaiboonwet accompanied the victim, 30 year old A, to the Children and Women Protection Sub-Division to start legal processes against the woman’s husband. The woman…

  • Influenza cases rise fivefold in Thailand amid illegal antiviral drug concerns

    Influenza cases rise fivefold in Thailand amid illegal antiviral drug concerns

    A startling surge in influenza cases has been observed in Thailand this year, with a fivefold increase compared to last year’s monthly averages. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to the public about illegal antiviral medications labelled as oseltamivir being smuggled into the country. Doctor Thira Woratanarat from the Faculty of Medicine at Chulalongkorn University revealed, on…

  • El Niño could trigger three-year rice shortage, warns Thailand’s Commerce Minister

    El Niño could trigger three-year rice shortage, warns Thailand’s Commerce Minister

    Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai expressed worries over a potential three-year-long impact of the El Niño-induced drought. This prolonged effect could potentially harm rice production and create a shortage in domestic consumption. Phumtham commissioned the Internal Trade Department and Foreign Trade Department to jointly monitor and alleviate the potential impacts of the El Niño phenomenon and the ensuing drought. He voiced…

  • Storm warnings issued for 35 Thai provinces with Bangkok facing major impact

    Storm warnings issued for 35 Thai provinces with Bangkok facing major impact

    The Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) issued storm warnings for 35 provinces across Thailand, with Bangkok expecting to bear the brunt with 80% of the area predicted to be hit hard. The public is urged to remain vigilant as the heavy rains may cause sudden flash floods. The 24-hour weather forecast starting today, October 12, indicates a high-pressure system or cool…

  • Tour firm directors arrested for misleading Thai workers about overseas job opportunities

    Tour firm directors arrested for misleading Thai workers about overseas job opportunities

    A Thai police force led by senior officer Eakasit Pansita arrested two tour company directors today, for allegedly deceiving over 80 individuals with promises of overseas job opportunities. Thirty year old Warintorn and 27 year old Pattanachai were taken into custody at separate locations. Warintorn was detained at a hotel in Mu Si, Nakhon Ratchasima, while Pattanachai was arrested inside a…

  • Chon Buri man arrested after threatening and sexually assaulting minor leading to pregnancy

    Chon Buri man arrested after threatening and sexually assaulting minor leading to pregnancy

    A 49 year old man has been arrested for sexually assaulting a 12 year old girl, resulting in her pregnancy. The suspect was apprehended at a friend’s house in the Phanat Nikhom District of Chon Buri Province after he had been in hiding since the incident occurred. Boonlue is believed to have committed the assault twice at the girl’s home…

  • Qatari man nabbed for allegedly raping Thai man at Bangkok hospital (video)

    Qatari man nabbed for allegedly raping Thai man at Bangkok hospital (video)

    Police arrested a Qatari man for allegedly raping an 18 year old Thai man in a bathroom of a private hospital in Bangkok. The suspect denied the charges. An officer from Lumpini Police Station conducted an investigation into the sexual assault case and managed to identify the suspect as a 23 year old Qatari man named Saoud Hussain Ma Alyafel.…

  • Phichit flooding: Eight districts hit, 885 households submerged

    Phichit flooding: Eight districts hit, 885 households submerged

    The province of Phichit is currently grappling with severe flooding that has affected eight districts, with as many as 885 households submerged and damage to the local infrastructure. The situation has been worsened by the overflowing of the Nan and Yom rivers, leading officials to raise red flags, signalling the start of a flood crisis. The water level in the…

  • Chinese tourists drop by 75,093 following shooting in Bangkok

    Chinese tourists drop by 75,093 following shooting in Bangkok

    The Economic Division of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports reported that the number of Chinese tourists in Thailand last week fell by 75,093 compared to the previous week. The ministry said Thailand received 497,966 foreign tourists last week. This was 54,453 or 9.86% less than the previous week. The number of foreign tourists in the country decreased, especially Chinese…

  • Famed Thai actress reports 2.4 million baht gold trading investment scam

    Famed Thai actress reports 2.4 million baht gold trading investment scam

    A former Thai soap opera actress and her husband have reported an investment scam to the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), involving a gold trading business operated by the son of a famous Bangkok singer. The couple was convinced to invest in the business, promising high returns of 10%, resulting in a loss of 2.4 million baht. The former actress, 63…

  • Mun River’s unstoppable rise breaches barriers, submerging Thai communities, forcing mass evacuations

    Mun River’s unstoppable rise breaches barriers, submerging Thai communities, forcing mass evacuations

    The Mun River broke through its sandbag barriers, causing a massive flood that submerged several communities up to 2 metres deep. The river’s relentless rise forced the evacuation of 195 families, while over 400 others continue to live in their flooded homes. The Mun River’s powerful flow eroded its sandbag barriers today, previously installed by the army, the Department of…

  • Phuket stabbing: Restaurant worker claims self-defence in fatal incident

    Phuket stabbing: Restaurant worker claims self-defence in fatal incident

    A fatal stabbing incident unfolded in Phuket yesterday morning, resulting in the death of a 33 year old man. The 28 year old man, Arnon Thepsong, a restaurant staffer, has been arrested under charges of assault causing death and carrying a weapon in a public place without reasonable cause. However, he asserts that the act was committed in self-defence. The…

  • Debt debacle: Thai man attacked, forced to settle loan shark score for ex-employee (video)

    Debt debacle: Thai man attacked, forced to settle loan shark score for ex-employee (video)

    A Thai man sought justice for himself after he was attacked and forced to pay an 8,000 baht debt to the loan sharks on behalf of his former employee. A video of the victim, 50 year old Kan, subjected to a brutal assault by a group of 20 loan sharks was shared on Thai social media. The video shows a…