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World blood donor day celebrated at Phuket Red Cross
Phuket’s branch of the Red Cross Society of Thailand and associated authorities recently organised a World Blood Donor Day event to express their gratitude to blood donors. This global event on Wednesday (June 14) recognised the importance of donating blood, ensuring that life-saving medical procedures can be performed when required. Taking place at the Royal Phuket City Hotel, Vice President…
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Comeback craftsman: Skilled artisan nails triumphant return after amputation
The heartwarming story of a skilled craftsman who suffered a severe leg injury in a life-threatening accident has emerged as he made a successful return to work after a two-year hiatus. The Thai man’s remarkable comeback has been made possible due to the unwavering support of his employer and the customers who have applauded the company’s compassionate approach. The touching…
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TV tangle: MFP leader’s shareholding scandal sparks iTV’s clarification clash
In the midst of a Thai shareholding scandal involving Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat, iTV has released a statement to clarify inconsistencies between the official minutes from its annual shareholders’ meeting and a video taken on April 26. The central issue revolves around whether iTV is still operating in the media business, which could have implications for Pita’s…
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Tragic twist: Thai woman stabbed to death by fellow resident in Bangkok condo
A Thai woman’s life was tragically cut short when she was stabbed to death by a fellow Thai man at her condominium in Bangkok. The perpetrator was swiftly caught by the victim’s neighbours, who responded to the disturbance. Officers from Buppharam Police Station rushed to room 616 on the sixth floor of a condominium located in Bangkok’s Khlong San district.…
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Raimon Land unveils 18 billion baht luxury projects amid bolstered high-end market confidence
Raimon Land Plc, a stock exchange of Thailand (SET)-listed property developer, is confident in the high-end residential market and revealed plans for three new luxury projects worth 18 billion baht in Phuket and Bangkok. Raimon Land plans to launch the projects in the fourth quarter. Korn Narongdej, the chief executive, made known that the luxury market proved to be resilient…
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John Cleese announces new show in Bangkok this July with new tickets price added
Live Nation Tero is thrilled to announce Britain’s foremost comedian JOHN CLEESE to Bangkok! He is set to perform in Bangkok on 7 July at KBank Siam Pic Ganesha. Cleese is kicking off his Asia tour, starting in Taipei, followed by Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Singapore. BUY TICKETS HERE John Cleese is both a versatile comedic actor and a leading…
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Nine year old Thai boy drowns saving sister
Yesterday, a tragic incident occurred in the Non Yanang village, Ku Mueang district, Buriram province, where a nine year old boy drowned saving his sister. After receiving the report, local officials and rescue workers were quickly dispatched to the scene, a pond belonging to villagers, with a depth of approximately 3 metres. The deceased boy, Kaopan, had been near the…
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Illegal drug bust: RTP arrest foreign duo and local ladies in Thailand cross-border narcotics scheme
Royal Thai Police officers yesterday arrested two foreign men and two Thai women for supplying illegal life-threatening drugs at home and abroad. The illegal products worth 6 million baht were confiscated. The investigation into the illegal drugs in Thailand was conducted following a tip-off of a 33 year old Kazakhstani woman named Gaukhar Kussainova who illegally supplied dangerous weight loss drugs…
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Flipside fiasco: Toyota Fortuner flips in severe collision with 18-wheel trailer
A severe collision occurred on a motorway bridge in Chachoengsao province when a Toyota Fortuner crashed into the rear of an 18-wheel trailer truck, causing the SUV to flip numerous times and suffer extensive damage. The police are investigating the incident, which left both drivers injured. A Toyota Fortuner last night collided with the back of an 18-wheel trailer on…
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Thai sugar producer KSL faces 15% output drop, eyes low-GI product growth
Thailand’s third-largest sugar producer, Khon Kaen Sugar Industry (KSL), anticipates a decline of 10 to 15% in sugar cane output, down to 5 million tonnes, for its factories in the 2023 to 2024 crop year due to drought. In comparison, the 2022 to 2023 crop year yielded 6.4 million tonnes of sugar cane. Despite the reduction in sugar cane production,…
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Lorry driver’s fatigue causes fatal accident with monks in Nakhon Ratchasima
A lorry driver’s fatigue resulted in a tragic accident at 6am today, when the vehicle collided with three monks near the Non Phet intersection in Chokchai district, Nakhon Ratchasima province. The accident left one monk dead and two others injured. The incident took place on Highway 24, Chokchai-Det Udom Road, at a milestone of 59+700 from the Chokchai sub-district. The…
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ASEAN centre initiative proposed by MFP leader to tackle Chiang Mai PM2.5
The Move Forward Party (MFP) has expressed interest in creating an ASEAN centre for combatting PM2.5 pollution in Chiang Mai. Pita Limjaroenrat, the prime ministerial candidate, elaborated on the proposal during a meeting yesterday with representatives from civil society, private industries, and businesses severely impacted by the province’s pollution crisis. Pita stressed the need for cooperation at the local, national,…
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Electrifying expansion: Demco sparks digital tech and renewable energy growth
Demco yesterday announced expansion plans focusing on diversifying the company’s business into digital technology and enhancing its renewable energy portfolio. As a stock exchange of Thailand (SET)-listed contractor and engineering service provider, the company acknowledges not getting involved in the state renewable development scheme during its first phase. Pongsak Sirikupt, the company’s chief executive and managing director, revealed that Demco’s…
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Unlocking digital potential: Foreign software companies ‘Thai’ the knot with Thailand’s growing tech scene
Thailand is witnessing an increase in foreign software companies setting up offices in the nation, tapping into its digital growth and the demands of local enterprises. This development has attracted big data centres and cloud service providers from various countries, including the US, Japan, and China. Among the firms choosing Thailand is Adobe Inc., an American creator of design tools…
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Thai woman dies during rhinoplasty procedure in Bangkok
A Thai woman died during a rhinoplasty procedure at a beauty clinic in Pathum Thani province near Bangkok. The dead woman reportedly experienced a cardiac arrest due to the inhalation of anaesthetics. The deceased, Siriya “New” Dateraksa, died at Nithikarn Clinic in Rattanakosin 200 Year Anniversary Village on Rangsit-Pathum Thani Road in Thanyaburi district of Pathum Thani province at 4pm…
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Illegal high-interest loan scheme busted in Thung Yai, 3 arrested
Cyber police raided three homes in Thung Yai district, Nakhon Si Thammarat today, arresting three suspects involved in an illegal high-interest loan operation. According to the commander of the police, three suspects were apprehended along with mobile phones, bank account passbooks, record books, and documents detailing loan agreements with interest rates exceeding the legal limit of 15% per year. Police,…
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Rain Reigns: Meteorological Department’s warning of showers in 34 Thailand provinces
Heavy rain is forecast in 34 provinces across Thailand today with a 60% chance of precipitation in the northern region, warns the Meteorological Department. Coastal areas are experiencing high waves and boats are advised to be cautious in the storm-affected areas. Today, the Thai Meteorological Department made a 24-hour forecast suggesting that the southwest monsoon would continue to cover the…
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Emotional uprising: Mother looks for guidance after seeing 9 year old daughter’s hateful messages
A mother is seeking advice online after discovering her 9 year old daughter’s concerning message on her phone, despite a lenient upbringing, her child expressed depression and hatred for the family and a feeling of being pressured. The mother shared her story to ask for help in addressing her child’s behaviour and the situation surrounding the issue. The mother revealed…
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Thai woman loses 700,000 baht in telephone scam by fake police
A 47 year old woman in Udon Thani province, Thailand, has fallen victim to a gang posing as police officers, losing more than 700,000 baht (US$20,000) she had saved over 10 years through a telephone scam. The money was earmarked for paying off debt owed on machinery and bank loans. The victim urged the police to apprehend the culprits and recover…
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Lottery buffs thirst for Je Fong Beer’s Facebook forecast ahead of final draw
Today, lottery buffs eagerly anticipate the final draw, as popular lottery expert Je Fong Beer shared her predictions on Facebook. Her post outlines a variety of lucky numbers, two-digit combinations, and government savings bank numbers for lottery enthusiasts to consider, along with a blessing for success. This week, Je Fong Beer’s lottery predictions for today’s draw focus on the number…
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Lost in Translation: Thai Police reckon Japanese attempted rape claim a misunderstanding
Officers from Chana Songkham Police Station believe that the attempted rape accusation reported by a Japanese woman was a result of a misunderstanding. They explained that the action in question was a part of the massage technique, and the officer involved had already engaged in discussions with the foreign woman to reach a mutual understanding. On Monday, June 12, a…
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Motorcycle crash blamed on spirits by inebriated man alarms Thailand rescue team
A 32 year old factory worker crashed his motorcycle, and claimed that it was due to encountering spirits while riding under the influence, leaving him with injuries. Emergency responders arrived at the scene, where the injured man insisted on rescuing ghosts and deities first, baffling and alarming the rescuers. At around 3am yesterday, the Ayutthaya Rescue Association received a report regarding…
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Lotto fever heats up: Thai enthusiasts on edge for lucky digits in Government Lottery draw
Thai lottery enthusiasts eagerly anticipate today’s winning numbers for the Government Lottery Office’s upcoming draw. Several prominent individuals have shared their lottery predictions on which numbers will likely bring fortune this time. Monsit Khamsoi gives away lucky numbers, 3 digits, highlighted Monsit Khamsoi shared that number 308 has been asked from Pumpuang Duangjan as a potential lucky number. Kung Ploy…
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Dry spell dilemma: Thai researchers sound the alarm over El Nino’s thirsty forecast
Thai researchers are currently raising the alarm as they predict a potential drought crisis in the coming years, due to the El Nino weather pattern causing lower than average rainfall. Consequently, proactive measures and comprehensive water management plans are urgently needed to mitigate the impact of the impending water scarcity. A conference discussing climate change, water resource management, and strategies…
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Thai teens nabbed for stealing fighting cocks in daring motorbike heists
Four Thai teenagers in Pathum Thani were arrested for stealing fighting cocks from residents and then fleeing on motorbikes. The police tracked down the culprits after examining CCTV footage and found the stolen cocks in their possession. The teenagers confessed to their actions but claimed they had no intention to sell or consume the birds, only wanting to rear them.…
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Flyin’ high with Gripen: RTAF eyes Swedish jets amidst F-35A snub
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is considering the acquisition of three Gripen jet fighters from Sweden, following the United States’ recent refusal to sell F-35A fighter jets. The plan is to add these jets to the RTAF fleet in Wing 7, located in Surat Thani. The RTAF Gripen fighters are an integral part of the nation’s air force, with…
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Motorcyclist killed in Chon Buri crash as lorry driver flees scene
A 28 year old motorcyclist died after crashing into the back of a lorry in Chon Buri, but the lorry driver vanished from the scene. Police are searching for the driver by reviewing CCTV footage and are calling for cautious driving, particularly on bypass roads where vehicles often speed. At the accident site, the body of Kritsana Taen-ngu was discovered…
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Russian man found dead in meditation position in pool at house in Phuket
A Thai man stumbled upon the dead body of a Russian man in a pool of a house in the Saiyuan Med Village in the Rawai sub-district, Mueang district of Phuket. The Russian man reportedly died while he was engaged in meditation beneath the water’s surface. Officers from Chalong Police Station investigated the house after being notified of the Russian…
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Dolphin’s daring adventure ends swimmingly with a river rescue in Phuket
The authorities successfully rescued a lost bottlenose dolphin that had ventured into the Tha Chin River in the Ratsada district of Phuket. Residents, anglers, and fishermen in the district spotted the dolphin swimming in Tha Chin River near Koh Sire Bridge at 8am today and reported it to the Sireetarn Marine Endangered Animals Rescue Centre. Residents urged the relevant authorities…
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Mystery rash on Thai man: environmental allergy suspected after ineffective treatment
A Thai man suffered from an unexplained rash. The initial diagnosis suspected shingles, but shingles treatment proved ineffective. A second hospital later suggested the cause may be an environmental allergy. Social media users expressed concern and shared their thoughts on the unusual condition. A Facebook page named ‘Ee Sor Ka Yhee Khao 2’ posted pictures of a patient with a…
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