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Heavy downpours batter 35 Thai provinces, Bangkok on alert
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather warning for today, forecasting thunderstorms and heavy rain across 35 provinces, including Bangkok and its surrounding areas. Residents are advised to be cautious due to the risk of heavy and accumulated rainfall. The current weather conditions are influenced by a monsoon trough passing over the lower northern, central, eastern, and northeastern…
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Thai pilots take flight over foreign hires on local routes
Thailand’s Administrative Court is reviewing a legal bid by a pilots’ group to block a government move allowing foreign pilots on domestic flight routes. The Thai Administrative Court is reviewing a request from the Thai Pilots Association to block the Ministry of Labour from allowing foreign pilots to operate domestic flights, according to the Bangkok Post. The petition seeks a…
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Thai motorcyclist dies after dodging sudden lane change by another rider
A Thai woman died in a motorcycle crash in Nonthaburi province yesterday, September 11, after swerving to avoid a sudden lane change by another rider. Officers from Bang Srimueang Police Station were alerted to the accident at around 7.30am outside a petrol station on Ratchaphruek–Nonthaburi Road. At the scene, police and rescue workers found a 20 year old woman, later…
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Thailand urged to tighten rules on cosy inmate detentions
Thailand’s anti-graft body is urging the new Cabinet to review prison detention rules over concerns they could allow inmates to serve sentences at home. The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is urging the new Cabinet to instruct the Department of Corrections (DoC) to review its rules on off-site detention, following concerns that current regulations could allow prisoners to serve their sentences…
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Thai man steals gold ring hoping for prison life over freedom
A Thai man confessed that he stole a gold ring in Udon Thani province yesterday, September 11, because he wanted to escape his troubled life and return to prison, where he said life felt easier. Meuang Udon Thani Police Station officers received a report about the theft at a gold shop on the third floor of a shopping mall in…
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British expat reveals retirement costs in Thailand, sparking relocation dreams
A British expat broke down the cost of living for his retirement in Thailand on TikTok, prompting many of his followers to consider relocating to the country. The man, Simon Thatcher, shared the video on his account, @skyhighthaisi, detailing his monthly expenses to show whether living in Thailand is still affordable in 2025. Thatcher explained that he lives under a…
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Man found dead in Phuket dorm after family argument
A man was found dead in a Phuket dormitory bathroom after a family dispute, prompting police and medical teams to investigate the cause of death. Police in Kathu, Phuket, were alerted to the incident at 8.40am yesterday, September 11. Officers from Kathu Police Station, accompanied by a forensic doctor from Vachira Phuket Hospital and Phuket Kusontham Foundation responders, arrived promptly…
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Bangkok police seize 5.45m meth pills worth 200 million baht
Bangkok police have confiscated more than 5.45 million meth pills, valued at approximately 200 million baht, and detained a drug courier at the Lat Krabang Airport Rail Link station parking area. Yesterday, September 11, Metropolitan Police Bureau commissioner Police Lieutenant General Siam Boonsom, alongside senior narcotics officers, announced the arrest of 27 year old Adisorn Boonyanusanti. The operation also resulted…
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Thalang cracks down on illegal claw machines in malls
Dozens of claw machines have been shut down across Phuket’s Thalang district in a major crackdown on unlicensed gambling-style games at public venues. Officials from the Thalang District Office inspected shopping malls, convenience stores, and other locations between September 6 and 9. Around 50 unlicensed machines were found and immediately deactivated, including several at the popular Robinson Lifestyle Thalang mall.…
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Hero shopper takes down thief at Bangkok Big C (video)
A quick-thinking Bangkok man has become a local hero after using martial arts to tackle a suspected thief who tried to snatch shopping baskets from two tourists. The incident unfolded on the night of September 1 at a Big C supermarket in Bangkok. As two Chinese women were shopping, a man reportedly grabbed their basket, containing handbags and valuables, and…
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British YouTuber and netizens blast BBC’s Thailand dark side documentary
A British YouTuber and netizens criticised the BBC documentary Thailand: The Dark Side of Paradise for allegedly distorting facts and presenting misleading information to viewers. Thailand: The Dark Side of Paradise was first aired on BBC iPlayer on September 8. The series aimed to expose the darker aspects of several tourist destinations in Thailand, focusing particularly on Bangkok, Phuket, and Pattaya.…
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Lottery fever: Tarantula picks lucky number for upcoming draw
A crowd gathered at a temple in central Thailand for a ritual where a tarantula selected lottery numbers, sparking fresh excitement among players. Dozens of hopeful locals gathered today, September 12, behind Wat Bot Rat Sattha in Bang Rakam subdistrict, Pho Thong district, Ang Thong province, for a traditional ritual centred around the legendary Paya Bung, a revered, burrow-dwelling tarantula…
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Thai businesswoman swindled out of 159 million baht in stock trading scam
A Thai businesswoman lost 159 million baht in an investment scam. She admitted that greed and a desire for higher profits led her to transfer the sum to a scam gang within just three weeks. The victim, identified only as A, urged the non-profit organisation Saimai Survive to follow up on her case after she lodged a complaint with the…
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British man slashed in Pattaya condo by trans escort gang
A British man was injured after being attacked in his Pattaya condo by a group of transgender persons following a dispute over payment for services. Police in Pattaya are on the hunt for a gang of four transgender women accused of slashing a 65 year old British man in his South Pattaya apartment after a dispute over money turned violent.…
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Thailand video news Inside Klong Prem: What Awaits Thaksin Behind Bars, Karon Beach Lifeguards Save Tourist Who Ignored Red Flags
Thailand saw a turbulent week spanning politics, public safety, and lifestyle changes — from Thaksin Shinawatra’s stark new reality inside Klong Prem Prison and Paetongtarn’s push to steady Pheu Thai, to a citywide rabies alert in Bangkok, high-profile tourist incidents in Phuket, and even viral mishaps like a “green curry smoothie.” Meanwhile, Nepal unrest halted a British vlogger’s epic…
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Drunk Thai man beats neighbour’s puppy to death in Bangkok
A drunk Thai man beat his neighbour’s puppy to death at a rental accommodation in Bangkok. The motive for his actions remains unknown and is currently under investigation. The owner of the puppy, Sumo, sought help from the non-profit organisation Watchdog Thailand Foundation (WDT) to bring the attacker to justice. The foundation handed the case over to Don Mueang Police…
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Thai Lion Air eyes new routes despite tourism slowdown
Thai Lion Air is expanding its fleet and launching new routes as it targets high-demand destinations, despite a drop in international tourist arrivals. The budget carrier plans to add at least two Boeing 737 jets to its fleet this year, focusing on high-demand routes such as China and Japan, despite revising its earlier goal of operating 40 aircraft. The adjustment…
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Thai woman on trial in Taiwan for flushing hamsters down toilet
A Thai woman flushed ten hamsters down the toilet and posted a video of her cruel actions on social media after breaking up with her Taiwanese boyfriend. The 27 year old Thai woman, identified only as Sunny, is now facing court proceedings in Taiwan following her viral Instagram video showing the act of animal cruelty. The shocking videos were shared…
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Welding sparks blaze in Pattaya home, sisters flee fire
A fire broke out at a townhouse in Pattaya after welding sparks ignited insulation, prompting a swift emergency response and forcing residents to flee. The fire broke out around 2.30pm yesterday, September 11, in Soi Nern Plab Wan, near the entrance of Chatkaew 9 Village in Pattaya. The Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Centre received an emergency call and dispatched three…
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Former Bangkok governor sworn in as new party-list MP
A familiar face is back in politics after a high-profile former Bangkok governor took the oath as one of three new MPs sworn into Thailand’s House of Representatives this week. The appointments were officially confirmed in the Royal Gazette on Tuesday, September 9, following recent resignations that left vacant party-list seats in the Pheu Thai and United Thai Nation (UTN)…
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Thailand on flood alert as monsoon brings heavy downpours
Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) has warned of heavy rain, flash floods and rough seas as the monsoon brings thunderstorms across multiple regions. The monsoon trough remains active over the North and upper Northeast, while moderate southwesterly winds prevail over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf. According to the TMD, thunderstorms are expected nationwide with isolated heavy rainfall in northern…
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Thai man slams restaurant for blending green chicken curry in smoothie
A Thai man condemned a restaurant owner for disrespecting customers after his smoothie order was blended with green chicken curry instead of avocado. Thitiwat Koosakul took to Facebook to share his bizarre experience with a food delivery service. He explained that he carefully considered and decided to post the story because the restaurant owner failed to take any responsibility for…
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Tourist rescued after ignoring red flags at Karon Beach
A reckless tourist nearly paid the ultimate price after ignoring red flags at Phuket’s Karon Beach, only to be dragged out by powerful monsoon waves. The incident unfolded yesterday morning, September 10, when lifeguards raised red flags to warn beachgoers against swimming due to strong waves and dangerous currents. Despite the clear warning signs, a foreign man decided to swim…
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Thai municipality official dies in road collapse in Chiang Mai
A municipality official died in a road collapse while on duty, inspecting a drainage pipe under a road in the Mae Rim district of Chiang Mai province yesterday, September 10. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) The 56 year old head of the Construction Department of Mueang Don Kaew Municipality Office, Prasert,…
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British YouTuber’s Thailand trip derailed by Nepal riot chaos (video)
A British YouTuber travelling from Thailand to the UK by motorbike was caught filming violent protests in Nepal, with his video going viral worldwide. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) Harry’s video racked up more than 4 million views in just one day. Best known for his channel We Hate The Cold,…
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Teen gang attacks Bolt driver in late-night Pattaya ambush
A group of teenagers armed with knives and bats attacked two young men near a Pattaya housing estate at night, prompting a police investigation. The attack happened at around 10.30pm yesterday, September 10, near Thepprasit Community Housing, when a group of seven to eight teenagers targeted 25 year old Bolt driver Suthat Suebsakul and his friend, 20 year old Supachok…
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Bangkok bar security guard accused of sexually assaulting drunk woman
A Thai woman accused a security guard at an entertainment venue in Bangkok of sexually assaulting her while she was intoxicated on Monday, September 8. The victim visited a police station yesterday afternoon, September 10, to file a complaint against the guard. The incident reportedly took place at a venue in the Dao Khanong, Thon Buri district. According to her…
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Thailand lifts afternoon booze ban to boost restaurants
Thailand has lifted its decades-old afternoon alcohol ban, a move welcomed by restaurants that expect higher sales and a boost to tourism and the economy. Today, September 11, Sorathep Rojpojchanarat, president of the Restaurant Business Association and honorary adviser to the Thailand Hostel Association, praised the move and thanked both the former administration and opposition parties for “listening to the…
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Thai serial burglar arrested behind 50 million baht theft cases nationwide
Police yesterday, September 10, arrested a Thai serial burglar in the central province of Phetchaburi in connection with at least 30 theft cases that caused damages exceeding 50 million baht. Prachuap Khiri Khan Provincial Police officers sought cooperation from local police in Phetchaburi to track down a black Honda City ZX sedan driven by the suspected ringleader, later identified as…
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Safari World shuts lion zone after deadly keeper mauling (video)
A zookeeper was killed in a lion attack at a Bangkok safari zoo, leading officials to suspend operations and order stricter safety measures nationwide. Atthaphon Charoenchansa, director-general of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP), announced today, September 11, the immediate suspension of Safari World’s wild animal safari zone following the fatal attack. Atthaphon confirmed the department…
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