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Road tragedy: Section of Luang Paeng Road collapses killing 2, injuring 17 in Bangkok (video)
An under-construction section of Luang Paeng Road yesterday collapsed tragically killing two people and injuring 17 more in the Latkrabang district of Bangkok. The collapsed section of the road formed a part of the On Nut-Latkrabang Flyover, a structure spanning approximately 3.5 kilometres from On Nut-Latkrabang Road to Luang Paeng Road. The accident occurred in the evening at around 6pm…
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Thai hill tribe locals rope in ‘human counterweights’ for trucks on steep roads
Social media users have been left puzzled and amused by a unique sight on the roads of Phu Tab Berk, Phetchabun. They observed a woman perched on the bonnet of a pickup truck fully loaded with vegetables as it navigated steep slopes. The reports emerged on today through a TikTok user, who posted a video of the rather unusual scene.…
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PTT Plc amplifies renewable energy drive with hydrogen fuel advancement
National energy titan PTT Plc is bolstering initiatives to harness additional renewable power sources and progress its hydrogen fuel enterprise, as part of a strategy for sustainable company growth. Cherdchai Boonchoochauy, Senior Executive Vice President for Innovation and New Ventures, specified that PTT’s existing blueprint is to create 12 gigawatts of renewable electricity and restrict power generated from non-renewable fuels…
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Thai Court holds PM and NEB accountable for escalating Chiang Mai pollution
The Administrative Court yesterday decreed that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and the National Environmental Board (NEB) were guilty of neglecting their duties in addressing the escalating toxic air pollution in the province of Chiang Mai. This denunciation originated from a case initiated by a local man named Wasuchart Pichai. Wasuchart argued that he has been adversely impacted by the haze…
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Thailand’s foreign direct investment skyrockets with focus on EV industry
Investment attraction to Thailand has seen a remarkable surge in the first half of this year. The nation registered a 70% year-on-year increase to an impressive 364 billion baht, according to the Board of Investment (BoI). This boost, particularly contributed by an astonishing 141% soar in foreign direct investment, serves as a testament to Thailand’s status as a preferred manufacturing…
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Bangkok woman and two dogs found dead in burnt-out car after losing her house keys
A disturbing incident has left a community in shock as a 55 year old woman and her two dogs perished beside her burning vehicle at her own home. The woman, known to be reclusive, had reportedly been living in her parked car for several days because she misplaced the keys to her home. Pol. Cap. Thanaphum Rimfai of Bang Khen…
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Thailand braces for 150,000 dengue fever cases
Health authorities in Thailand issued a warning about a potentially significant outbreak of dengue fever in the country. Predicted figures from the Department of Disease Control (DDC) suggest that up to 150,000 instances of infection may occur by year-end. Opas Karnkawinpong, the permanent secretary for public health, yesterday confirmed that this year has already seen a significant rise in dengue cases,…
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Missing German businessman’s chopped remains found in Pattaya rental property freezer
In a shocking new development, the remains of missing German businessman Hans Peter Mack were discovered in a rented property early this morning at around 12.30am. The property is located within the Chokchai Garden Home 1 Village in Pattaya. The discovery of the 62 year old was confirmed this morning by Bang Lamung officials. The mystery trail leading to Mack’s whereabouts found…
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Phuket locals pushback on RTN’s plan for base and airport expansion
Tensions are brewing in the Thai district of Phuket as around 100 local inhabitants have expressed their opposition to a strategy that would allow the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) to utilise the land for both an operational base and as a provision for the future growth of the neighbouring international airport. The local populace recently passed a letter of protest…
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Expect heavy rain in 42 provinces including Bangkok
The Thai Department of Meteorology alerted residents in 42 provinces to expect heavy rain, including the capital, Bangkok, with 70% of the southern region particularly affected. Citizens are cautioned to take necessary precautions to avoid potential hazards. This 24-hour forecast, valid from 6 am today to 6am tomorrow, is due to a southwest monsoon prevailing across the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and…
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Thai rice exports poised to hit 9 million tonnes amid climate anxieties
Thailand stands on the cusp of a hugely promising year in terms of rice exportation, which, forecasts suggest, could reach up to 9 million tonnes. Making the most of a climate-induced market fervour, the Thai industry gleefully anticipates shipping masses of what is an integral commodity to many. The increase in demand is believed to be rooted in anxieties about…
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Thai elephant Sak Surin’s recovery promising despite tumour diagnosis
The health of a 30 year old male Thai elephant appears promising despite a recent diagnosis of five separate tumours. The Thai Elephant Conservation Centre based in Lampang noted Sak Surin’s surprisingly resilient recovery. After spending 22 years on non-native grounds in Sri Lanka, Sak Surin was returned home and admitted to the Centre’s Elephant Hospital for care on July 2.…
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Golden guardian’s treasure trove: Thai security guard’s wealth unveiled as frugality shines
A Thai security guard found bedecked in gold jewellery, including a thick gold chain, ring, and gold wristwatch, revealed the secret of his wealth to a local TikToker – frugality. The TikToker, @artpapearn, today shared with his followers that the guard says he never spends his salary, collects old items to sell or gives out alms coins, and never touches…
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Ex-wife crashes wedding demanding overdue child maintenance
In an unusual twist to a wedding ceremony yesterday, a woman accompanied by a young child crashed her ex-husband’s nuptials. The woman had no intention of creating a scene but merely sought acknowledgement from her former spouse for co-parenting responsibilities. The incident took place in the town of Bang Phu in Anhui province, China. The wedding arranged on a grand scale…
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Thai landlord’s electricity bill skyrockets as Chinese tenants remodel property
In a shocking occurrence, a Thai landlord experienced an unexpected surge in electricity bills after his property was rented by a group of Chinese occupants. His rented-out townhouse, featuring three air conditioning units running non-stop with windows firmly shut to prevent daylight from entering, eventually led to a drastic transformation of the rental property. It all started when Vorravit Kaveewat,…
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Harsh rubdown: Girlfriend of alleged victim speaks out on transwoman’s inappropriate touches
The girlfriend of the Thai man allegedly sexually harassed by a transwoman said the masseuse was warned twice for her inappropriate behaviour towards her boyfriend before he took action at a massage parlour in Chiang Mai. The accused transwoman insisted on her innocence and complained that the man physically attacked her without a reason. The Thai man’s girlfriend offered a…
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EasyJet offloads 19 passengers to tackle weighty situation, 19,000 baht compensation offered
The EasyJet airline delayed a flight for two hours asking 19 passengers to disembark, citing excessive aircraft weight, according to the Daily Mail website. The aircraft was travelling from Lanzarote, Spain, to Liverpool, England. The flight was originally slated to leave the airport at 9.45pm, but poor weather conditions meant that several hours passed without the plane taking off. Some…
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2 underage girls rescued after their mother forced them into prostitution
Non-profit organisation the Saimai Survive with the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security successfully swooped and rescued two girls aged 11 and 16 after their mother forced them into prostitution to feed her expensive drugs habit. The woman’s 19 year old daughter, A, reached out to Saimai Survive for assistance. The teenager reported that her two younger sisters had…
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40 years of opulence: Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers celebrates with prizes worth 2 million baht
Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers is thrilled to announce its 40th-anniversary celebrations. As part of the Ruby Jubilee campaign, the hotel is giving guests a chance to walk away with prizes totalling 2 million baht. From 1st July to 30th August 2023, every expenditure of THB 10,000 at the hotel will entitle patrons to one lucky draw ticket. Embark…
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Turkish boy discovers 11 maggots after troubling eye irritation
In a recent shocking discovery in Turkey, a 10 year old boy was found to have no less than 11 live maggots residing under his left eyelid. The disturbing incident occurred after the boy made known his irritation and itching in his eye, Newsweek reported. The incident began with the boy’s parents seeking medical advice on July 5, after their…
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Indian husband arranges wedding for unfaithful wife and her lover (video)
In an unusual twist of events that recently went viral, an Indian man decided to arrange a wedding so his unfaithful wife could marry her secret lover, with the entire neighbourhood as witnesses. The noteworthy solution, chosen by the husband after discovering his wife’s illicit affair, left many bystanders astonished. The distressed husband, a resident of Phihara, India, has been…
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Abandoned motorcycle causes collision: Netizens berate owner and high-beam driver
A late-night drive turned into a shocking spectacle for one Vietnamese motorist when an abandoned motorcycle was found mid-lane, resulting in a collision with alarming force. The owner of the motorcycle, who left it in such a precarious position due to a brief blunder of dropping a possession, came under severe online criticism for his thoughtlessness, as did another driver…
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Steamed and seized: Bangkok sauna raid busts suspected sex and trafficking ring
Police raided a sauna and fitness spa in the Thon Buri district of Bangkok and apprehended 36 people suspected of engaging in illegal sexual activities and human trafficking. It was later concluded no money for sex passed hands and there was no evidence of human trafficking. Officers from the Children and Women Protection Sub-Division raided Phoenix Sauna on the Ratchada-Tha Phra…
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Motorcycle merchant falls victim to scam, waits 3 years for 600,000 baht refund
Accompanied by an attorney, a Thai woman set out to report an incidence of fraud. The victim, ‘A’ alleged that the culprit, known as Tae Teppabud Linliamthong, had duped her into buying a high-performance motorcycle and held back on the delivery of the bike since 2020. At around 10.30am today, attorney Ronnarong Kaewphet and A visited the Royal Thai Police…
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Caught in the act: BBC presenter stripped bare in explicit photo scandal
The unnamed BBC presenter accused of paying over 1.6 million baht (£35,000) for explicit photographs of a teenage girl was caught in his underpants ready to masturbate in a video call, says the girl’s mother. The teenage girl’s mother says she instantly recognized the BBC star as he sat in his underwear ready for her daughter to perform an erotic…
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Phuket man arrested for gunshots in rubbish dispute, drunk driving
Late last night in Phuket, a 45 year old man was apprehended by police after he fired a rifle into the air near his neighbours due to a dispute over noise and waste disposal. He was also charged with drunk driving. According to Thalang Police Deputy Chief Pol. Lt. Col. Patiwat Yodkwan, officers were alerted of the incident at 10.18pm.…
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New York’s flash flood emergency sees 1 fatality
A state of emergency has been declared in several areas of New York following torrential rains, according to the US National Weather Service (NWS). Areas particularly affected include Orange, Putnam, and Rockland counties. The public is advised to avoid dangerous zones. The severe storms brought over 300 millimetres of rain, causing widespread damage. The NWS has issued an emergency flood…
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Bangkok safeguarding students with fences around homeless-haunted buildings
To safeguard the students of Satriwithaya School in Bangkok, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) erected fences around a number of deserted buildings that have been used as makeshift homes by the city’s homeless. This measure follows the widespread online sharing of worrying images portraying homeless individuals occupying spaces on Ratchadamnoen Klang Avenue, near the school. Countering concerns raised by a multitude…
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Thai man’s chilling TikTok coffin stunt sends shivers down online community’s spine
In an eye-opening post on TikTok, a man is lying peacefully in a transparent chilled coffin, visible from both the inside and outside. Two days ago, this unusual demonstration managed to send both a chill and a shock throughout the online community. @chayuttapongboopao เย็นจนแข็ง #โลงเย็นแก้ว #โลงเย็นกระจก #วิเชียรบุรีโลงเย็น #โรงงานผลิตโลงศพโลงเย็น #โลงเย็น ♬ original sound – Fino the Ranad The clip shows a…
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4 Chinese passengers seriously injured in bus accident in Rayong
Four Chinese passengers yesterday suffered serious injuries in a bus accident in the eastern province of Rayong. The remaining 20 passengers, along with the two drivers and a tour guide, were fortunate to escape with mild injuries. The incident took place on Road No. 36 during heavy rain. The white Zunlong bus, carrying 27 people, was found flipped on its…
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