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Sponsored 5 ways retirees in Thailand lose money (and how to stop it)
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Mystery unfolds: Human finger found in Thonburi warehouse bathroom
The Bukkhalo Station Police are investigating a deeply unsettling case involving the discovery of a human finger in a warehouse bathroom located in Thonburi. This distressing incident took a sinister turn when surveillance camera footage unveiled a potential suspect on a motorcycle who had entered the premises and traces of blood were subsequently detected at the scene. The gruesome finding of…
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Thai man stabbed to death near Bangkok due to innocent question
A Thai man with a toddler in arms stabbed a man to death outside the Major Cineplex mall in the central province of Nonthaburi, near Bangkok. The attack took place after the victim asked why the attacker was filming him. A 26 year old woman, Wilaiwan Parnpit, witnessed the stabbing at around 6am yesterday, October 9, and called the emergency services…
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October 16 lottery numbers: A historical jackpot journal for risk-takers
Historical lottery statistics for October 16 provide a glimpse into the winning numbers of each year, offering a treasure trove of information for risk-takers to analyse. Let’s delve into the prominent numbers and those that have been strong contenders. For the October 16, 2022 lottery draw, the following numbers were drawn: First prize: 613106 Three-digit prefix: 158, 037 Three-digit suffix:…
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Thai death toll in Hamas attack rises to 18, evacuations underway
In the wake of the recent Hamas attack on Israel, the Thai Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister, Jakkapong Sangmanee, provided an update on the dire situation concerning Thai nationals caught in the crossfire. Jakkapong announced that the tragic toll of Thai lives lost has now risen to 18 individuals. However, despite the pressing need to repatriate the deceased, the process is…
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Pattaya’s watery woes: Torrential rains wreak flooding havoc
Pattaya was reeling from torrential rains that caused widespread flooding, leading to vehicular damages as cars attempted to navigate the waterlogged streets. The situation was swiftly addressed by the authorities who conducted a thorough inspection. Soon after, the water level gradually receded and normalcy was restored around 12.20am today. The deluge was reported in the Bang Lamung district of Chon…
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Feathers fly as rooster rivalry turns deadly: Thai police hunt cockfight avenger in central Thailand
Officers from Don Thum Police Station in the central province of Nakhon Pathom are searching for a Thai gunman who murdered a victim after his rooster lost a cockfight in the province. Police were alerted to the shooting at a well-known cockpit arena among locals in Nakhon Pathom’s Don Thum district yesterday, October 9. The deceased was a cockfight winner, 33…
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Thai-Israel evacuation: First wave of returning Thais touch down Thursday
Labour Minister Piphat Ratchakitprakarn reported that the first group of Thai people evacuated from Israel due to the Israel-Hamas conflict will arrive in Thailand on Thursday, October 12. The first five Thais will arrive at 10.35am and another 10 at 12.35pm. Advisor to the Ambassador of the Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv, Kitrana Srisuriya, revealed the number of affected…
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Late night motorbike accident claims life of 43 year old Thai man
A tragic late-night accident occurred as a 43 year old man died after crashing his motorbike into a roadside lighting pole. The accident took place in the Huay Pai-Hinkong road area in Ratchaburi province. At 12.30am today, Police Lieutenant Colonel Natthaphon Pheeraphitak, Deputy Inquest Officer of the Ratchaburi Municipal Police Station, received notification of the accident. He promptly arrived at…
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Dead body of a Thai man found at hotel car park in Phuket
A Thai man was stabbed during an altercation at a restaurant in the early hours of yesterday morning and fled from the scene before meeting his demise in a hotel car park in Phuket. Locals stumbled upon his body the same day he succumbed to his wounds. A resident discovered the body in the car park of a hotel on…
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Heartbreaking twist: Thai mother identifies son in Israel-Gaza conflict via social media
Thai mother Nupha Phansa-at is grieving the heartbreaking loss of her son in the Israel-Gaza conflict that escalated on Saturday. After viewing a victim’s photo on social media, the 63 year old Thai mother recognised her son’s clothing and came to the horrifying realisation that he was among the casualties of the Israel-Gaza conflict. Nupha received the grim news from…
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Bangkok’s electrifying fare cap: Next week’s ’20 baht’ trial ride
The Thai Transport Minister last night revealed that an impending fare cap on Bangkok’s electric train network is set to materialise next week. The initiative, spearheaded by the government, proposes a maximum fare of 20 baht per trip and is expected to be trialled on the Red and Purple lines next Monday, as disclosed by Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit. The…
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Buddhist beacon dims: Revered royal monk’s passing leaves temple in deep contemplation
A revered royal ecclesiastical advisor has passed away, leaving the Buddhist community in mourning. Pranee Intawaso was the advisor to the head of the 14th region and assistant abbot at Wat Rai Khing, a royal temple in Nakhon Pathom. On October 7, Pranee Intawaso passed away peacefully at Sam Phran Hospital, Nakhon Pathom. The highly respected Buddhist monk, who had…
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Condo chaos: Thai landlord’s shocking discovery unveils tenant’s destructive tale (video)
A Thai property owner recently made a startling discovery when inspecting a condo he had leased to a young Thai woman. What he encountered was a horrifying scene of wanton destruction and neglect. The landlord revealed that the tenant had failed to pay rent for several months and had vanished without a trace, leaving the property in a deplorable and…
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Snake in the wheels: Thai woman’s car surprise slithers into lottery intrigue
In a rather unexpected and somewhat thrilling turn of events, a Thai woman had a surprising encounter with a 70-centimetre-long green snake that had taken refuge in the engine compartment of her Toyota Fortuner which sparked lottery intrigue in the area. This intriguing incident unfolded at a residence situated in Ang Thong province, creating quite a stir among those who…
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Locked out of luck: Thai woman’s desperate climb ends in tragic fall from condo (video)
A Thai woman met a tragic end as she fell from the fifth floor of her condominium in Chon Buri province. The Thai woman had tried to access her room by climbing onto the roof after accidentally locking herself out. A Thai man named Nut called for help from officers at Laem Chabang Police Station and Vibharam Hospital Rescue Team…
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Sticky rice bonanza: Thai community in Nakhon Phanom cashes in on Khao Mao harvest
The annual rice harvest has proven to be a golden opportunity for the Thai community in Nakhon Phanom in northeastern Thailand. This is especially true for a group of people who are making a substantial income by producing and selling traditional sticky rice known as Khao Mao. This business generates several million baht every year. One such group is led…
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Bangkok firefighters tackle fire outbreak at Soi Ladprao entertainment venue
Brave firefighters today successfully dealt with a fire outbreak at an entertainment venue located on Soi Ladprao 122 in Bangkok after a 30-minute operation. The fire broke out at 9.30am. Upon receiving the report, Lieutenant Jutaphong Chanchandilokchoti from Wang Thong Lang Police Station promptly arrived at the scene alongside the Bangkok Metropolitan Fire and Rescue Department. The fire scene was…
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Arrest warrant issued against Burmese man for murder of former diplomat in Thailand
Royal Thai Police submitted documents and evidence to the Thailand Courts to issue a warrant for the arrest of a Burmese man for the suspected murder of a former Thai diplomat at a house in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district. The suspect reportedly escaped arrest outside Bangkok but police believe he is still in Thailand. Following the death of 63 year old…
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Delivery fraud: Thai rider disappears with eight iPhones worth over 100,000 baht
A Thai delivery rider vanished after collecting eight iPhones, valued at over 100,000 baht, causing the client, Kittiphong Loeslaew, to voice his frustrations online. The delivery service is expected to compensate him for the loss. The online community advised Kittiphong to file a formal complaint against the delivery fraud, as the rider and vehicle registration details were available. They also…
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Fishy business: RTN reels in Indonesian vessels straying into Thai waters
The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) stopped three Indonesian fishing vessels after they strayed into Thai waters after a recent maritime operation near Phuket. This unfolding event kicked off yesterday when Thai authorities apprehended these vessels within Thai territorial waters. What added to the significance of this operation was the detention of all 40 crew members aboard the ships. The operation…
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Phuket tuk tuk drivers attack Saudi Arabian passenger over service fare
Officers from Patong Police Station arrested three thuggish Thai tuk tuk drivers for assaulting a Saudi Arabian passenger on Rat U Thit Road in Phuket after the foreigner paid them only 300 baht out of 400 baht for a 3-kilometre journey. A video of three Thai tuk tuk driver thugs physically assaulting the Saudi man went viral on Thai social media.…
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Nurse Count Dao treats homeless man’s injury in a heartfelt video
A well-known TikToker suphaporn9949, also known as Nurse Count Dao, recently shared a poignant and deeply moving, heart-wrenching video. After spotting an elderly man, appearing to be homeless, sitting in front of a convenience store, she decided to buy him a meal. However, her attention was drawn to a substantial wound on his foot, compelling her to purchase medicine and…
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French mother demands justice for son sexually assaulted by Thai man in Koh Samui
A French mother is demanding justice after her seven year old son was sexually assaulted by a predatory Thai pedophile in a grocery store on Koh Samui island in Thailand. Remarkably, despite her son being the victim of a sickening sexual assault, the French mother had her passport confiscated after the suspect filed an assault charge against her. To add further…
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Phuket stabbing: Driver fatally attacked at hotel car park
A commercial driver from Phuket province met a tragic end after visiting a popular nightclub and getting into a heated dispute. He was fatally stabbed and his body was found at the entrance of a local hotel. Phuket police responded swiftly, arriving at the scene at 6am today. Surachai Watitsuppaphon, Deputy Inspector (Investigation) of Phuket City Police Station, led the…
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2 Thai teenagers suspected of murdering former diplomat
Royal Thai Police detained two Thai teenagers following the murder of a former Thai diplomat. The teenagers, aged 15 and 17, were the last people to visit the former diplomat’s home before his dead body was discovered. The dead body of 63 year old Wichit Chitwimarn was discovered in a three-storey luxury house on Soi Vibhawadee-Rangsit 20 in Bangkok’s Chatuchak…
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Thai farm worker killed in Israel, wife mourns unexpected loss
A 39 year old Thai farm worker from Kalasin, Thailand, was tragically killed in Israel yesterday, leaving his wife in shock as they had just spoken that morning. The victim, identified as Somkuan Phansadat, had been working on a farm in Israel when he was caught up in an act of violence perpetrated by Hamas, seen by many in the West…
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Historic satellite launch rescheduled: Thai THEOS-2
Thailand’s second earth observation satellite, THEOS-2, is slated to be launched once more from the French Guiana spaceport. Supamas Isarabhakdi, the Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), revealed the launch would occur at 8.36am today. This comes after the initial launch attempt on October 7 was halted due to minor signal irregularities detected in the last 14…
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12 Thai people killed, 8 injured, and 11 detained in Hamas attacks
Thailand’s Centre of an Emergency Situation in Israel reported that 12 Thai nationals were killed, eight injured and 11 detained in Hamas attacks. A Thai resident in Israel, taking to Twitter, shared that he and nearly 100 fellow Thais managed to survive without any assistance from officials. Deputy Foreign Minister Jakkapong Saengmanee stated that Thailand maintains a neutral stance in…
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Bangkok shooting survivor recounts horrific encounter with Siam Paragon gunman
A survivor of the recent shooting at the Siam Paragon shopping mall in Bangkok recounted her terrifying encounter with the 14 year old gunman. Anyapat Thipjirasakul, while fleeing the scene, came face to face with the teen gunman on an escalator. His immediate reaction was to fire, hitting her in the shoulder. Despite the pain, she continued running, scared he…
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Heavy rainfall warning: Northern Thailand braced for potential flash floods
The Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning regarding continuous heavy rainfall affecting 54 provinces, predominantly in the northern region. The department anticipates that 80% of the northern territory will experience heavy downpours, posing a risk of flash floods. The department’s 24-hour forecast, issued today, suggests a trough of low pressure moving across the northern and lower northeastern provinces. Simultaneously,…
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