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Sponsored Long-term life in Thailand? 5 reasons private health insurance pays off in the long run
Thailand is a great place for expats and retirees, offering a warm climate, affordable living, and rich culture. However, healthcare can be tricky for foreigners since they aren’t eligible for public health coverage, and private care can be expensive. Private...
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Brake failure causes truck crash on steep Mae Hong Son road
A 10-wheel truck transporting fertiliser to Mae Hong Son experienced brake failure while descending a steep slope on Road 108. To prevent a more severe accident, the driver opted to steer the vehicle into a hillside, resulting in injuries yesterday, August 24. Police from the Mae Sariang Police Station in Mae Hong Son were informed of the truck’s collision with…
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Bangkok launches 20-baht train fare registration amid legal uncertainty
The registration for the 20-baht flat fare on Bangkok’s train networks began today, August 25, with the scheme promised to take effect on October 1, despite three relevant bills still awaiting Parliamentary approval. The Ministry of Transport, under the supervision of Pheu Thai Party member Suriya Juangroongruangkit, launched the scheme to reduce living costs for Thai citizens, aiming to increase…
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Man steals lottery tickets worth over 27,200 baht in Bangkok
A man has been apprehended for stealing 272 lottery tickets worth over 27,200 baht, confessing his motive was to pay overdue instalments on his car. The incident occurred outside a noodle shop on Panya Inthra Road in Khan Na Yao district, Bangkok. The vendor had left the tickets with a friend while visiting the restroom. The thief threatened the friend,…
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Dutch tourists attacked by foreigners outside Phuket hotel
Police in Phuket are investigating after two Dutch tourists were assaulted by two unidentified foreign men outside a hotel in Karon early on the morning of August 23. The incident took place around 12.15am on Kata Road, according to the Karon Police. The victims, identified as Maximilian and Michelle, reported to the police that they were approached by two male…
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Brazilian tourist detained after rooftop incident in Patong
In the early hours of August 23, police and rescue personnel in Patong responded to an incident involving a Brazilian tourist on the roof of a massage parlour on Thaweewong Road. The sight of the tourist caused safety concerns and alarmed residents. The Patong Police received the report at approximately 2.45am. Led by Lieutenant Colonel Chittawan Pengkaew, officers, along with…
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Thai inmate caught after escaping coffee shop job to see newborn baby
A male inmate faces additional jail time after escaping from a prison in Nonthaburi near Bangkok on Saturday, August 23, allegedly because he missed his five month old baby. The Department of Corrections urged residents to assist officials in tracking down the prisoner, 33 year old Anuchit Sooksud, who escaped while working at Hubpoei Coffee Shop, operated by Nonthaburi Provincial…
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Man arrested for staging car accidents to claim over one million baht
The Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) arrested a 26 year old man, Anucha, for staging four car accidents in a month to fraudulently claim insurance payouts, causing damages exceeding one million baht. His accomplices are also under investigation. The arrest, led by Police Colonel Krit Worathat and his team, took place today, August 25. Anucha was apprehended at his residence…
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Chinese-born Cambodian man attacked for eating neighbours’s crab
A group of Chinese men and their Thai employee attacked a Chinese-born Cambodian neighbour in Chon Buri for eating crab worth 4,000 baht, which was wrongly delivered to his home. The 34 year old victim, identified as Mar Tu, shared CCTV footage of the incident with Thai news agencies in a bid to seek justice. He said he feared the…
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Internet technician dies after tragic fall in Udon Thani
A tragic incident occurred when a 33 year old internet technician, Theeraphop or Esso, fell from a high-voltage pole, resulting in his death. The accident took place at 6pm on August 24 at Baan Dong Udom-Nong Sai entrance, Mueang district, Udon Thani province. Rescue workers from the Udonthani Promoting Dharma Foundation received the report and quickly rushed to the scene.…
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Wild elephant kills rubber tapper in Chachoengsao tragedy
A tragic incident occurred yesterday, August 24, when a wild elephant attacked and killed a 66 year old rubber tapper, Abdulloh Kariya, in a rubber plantation in Chachoengsao province. The event was witnessed by his 20 year old nephew, Aris, who was shocked by the incident. Chai Khemmonta, the village head of Ban Khlong Takian, reported the incident to the…
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Thai nationals caught in attempted border smuggling to Cambodia
Yesterday, August 24, military personnel from the Burapha Force, in collaboration with the Aranyaprathet Special Task Force and the 12th Ranger Regiment, intercepted a group attempting to smuggle 10 Thai nationals across the border into Cambodia. The operation was initiated after two suspicious vehicles were detected entering Baan Kut Hin in the Khlong Nam Sai subdistrict of Aranyaprathet district, Sa…
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Thai actress faces drunk driving charge after refusing test at police checkpoint
A renowned Thai actress is facing a drunk driving charge after refusing an alcohol test at a police checkpoint in Bangkok’s Wang Thong Lang district in the early hours of yesterday, August 24. Officers from Wang Thong Lang Police Station had set up a checkpoint on Pradit Manutham Road when they stopped a green Porsche driven by 33 year old…
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Thailand video news AG Mulls Appeal After Thaksin Cleared in Royal Insult Case,Ketamine-Laced Vapes Ring Busted in Chon Buri
Thailand faces a wave of high-profile developments this week — from the suspension of U.S.-bound parcel services after the end of duty-free rules to legal moves in Thaksin Shinawatra’s royal insult case. Immigration tightened controls by revoking 10,000 student visas, while major drug busts in Chon Buri and Koh Samui underscore ongoing narcotics challenges. Elsewhere, a Brazilian tourist’s bizarre…
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Tragic drowning of young girl in Nakhon Ratchasima pond
Rescue personnel in Nakhon Ratchasima were called to the scene yesterday, August 24, after a six year old girl tragically drowned in a 4-metre-deep pond. The incident occurred in Baan Nong Khai Nam, Mueang district, as three children, two boys and a girl, were playing. The girl slipped into the deep part of the pond, and despite the boys’ attempts…
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2 Lebanese men arrested for drug and illegal clinic on Koh Samui
Police arrested two Lebanese men for illegally operating a clinic and supplying drugs to foreign tourists on Koh Samui, an island in the southern province of Surat Thani. Officers from the Surat Thani Provincial Immigration Bureau, Koh Samui Tourist Police, Bor Phud Police Station, and the Koh Samui Public Health Department raided a restaurant on Lamai Beach in the Maret…
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Bangkok police seize fake Marshall speakers worth 600,000 baht
Yesterday, August 24, police in Bangkok apprehended six people suspected of selling counterfeit Marshall brand speakers and headphones. The operation, led by Police Major General Thantaphum Charuprat and involving collaboration with the Department of Intellectual Property and brand representatives, resulted in the seizure of 206 items valued at over 600,000 baht (US$18,480). The arrested individuals, identified as 45 year old…
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Monk sought after fatal assault at Nakhon Ratchasima temple
A monk is being sought after allegedly assaulting a disciple to death at Wat Sala Thong, Hua Thale, Mueang district, Nakhon Ratchasima. The incident, which occurred at approximately 1.30am yesterday, August 24, involved the monk, known as Tik, who reportedly has a history of drinking and was previously expelled from another temple for not performing religious duties. Police Lieutenant Panuwat…
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Body of missing Buriram woman found on Phetchaburi roadside
A woman from Buriram was found dead on a roadside in Phetchaburi, three days after disappearing from the home of Doctor Pla. On August 22 at 12.30pm, police at Baan Lat district station were informed of a body discovered on the Ban Lat-Phor Rieang road, village 8, Tha Chang subdistrict, Baan Lat district, Phetchaburi province. Police coordinated with hospital personnel…
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Thailand braces for heavy rain as Typhoon Kajiki approaches
Today, August 25, the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning for 35 provinces in Thailand, predicting heavy rainfall over 70% of areas, including Bangkok. The influence of Typhoon Kajiki is anticipated to affect several provinces. Over the next 24 hours, Thailand is expected to experience significant rainfall in parts of the upper north, the upper northeast, the east, and…
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Christmas in Liturgical Splendor: Vestments highlighting the joy of the season
Colour and Symbolism: A Symphony of White and Gold The primary colour associated with Christmas vestments is white, often interwoven with gold or silver threads. White symbolises purity, light, joy, and new beginnings – all themes deeply resonant with the birth of Christ. As the “light of the world” (John 8:12), Christ’s arrival banishes the darkness of sin and ushers…
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Man arrested in Bangkok for transporting stolen motorcycles
Police in Khok Kram arrested a man driving a suspicious covered pickup truck, suspected of transporting stolen motorcycles. The arrest took place yesterday, August 23 when the Police Major General Siam Boonsom, along with Police Major General Jetsada Suaysom, directed the operation. Police Lieutenant Colonel Trin Onnim and Police Lieutenant Colonel Praphat Hinsui, together with officers from Khok Kram Police…
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Officials crack down on drug precursor chemicals at Thai border
Today, August 24, officials, led by Police Colonel Tawee Sodsong, the Minister of Justice, conducted an inspection at the Mae Sot Customs House in Tak province. The visit followed a significant seizure of precursor chemicals used in drug production. Those implicated in their import or export will face strict legal action. The delegation included General Niphat Thonglek, Deputy Minister attached…
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Man arrested for smuggling meth in souvenir dolls to Japan
A 29 year old man named Phet has been arrested for smuggling crystal methamphetamine, known as ice, hidden inside souvenir dolls intended for shipment to Japan. The arrest took place at his residence in Mueang district, Phetchabun province, following an investigation by the Bangkok Metropolitan Police Bureau yesterday, August 23, at 4pm. The investigation began on August 18, when police…
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Thai police arrest Myanmar national wanted for theft in Bangkok
Thai immigration officers in Samut Songkhram apprehended a 27 year old Myanmar national, Zen Tun, wanted for theft after fleeing to work in Bangkok. As part of the crime crackdown strategy ordered by Police General Kittirat Phanphet, police were instructed to target criminal activity, including people with outstanding warrants and firearm-related crimes between August 15 to August 24. Police Lieutenant…
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Golden green pit viper surprises after python sighting in Ang Thong
An unusual discovery of a golden green pit viper has captivated residents after a volunteer from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation investigated a reported python sighting at a house. CCTV footage confirmed the presence of a 4-metre long python on August 23, 2025. Surprisingly, a 40-centimetre golden snake resembling a green pit viper was found instead. The incident began when…
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Monk arrested in Chanthaburi for call centre fraud in Poipet
Police apprehended a man, previously involved as a mule for a call centre scam in Poipet, who had fled and ordained as a monk. He recounted his ordeal in Cambodia, revealing that non-compliance led to threats of violence, with some people disappearing or being abandoned at the border. Yesterday, August 23, Police Major General Thassaphum Charuprach, commander of the Economic…
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Banglamung raid: Woman arrested for illegal e-cigarettes and drugs
In Banglamung, Chon Buri, on August 21 at 6.30pm, police conducted a raid on a residence located on Soi Thung Klom-Tal Man 29. The operation, led by Deputy Superintendent Police Lieutenant Colonel Thana Wisetchai and Investigation Chief Police Lieutenant Colonel Suphat Sutsong, resulted in the arrest of 50 year old Hathaithip “Thai” Rueangkham. Police seized 62 disposable e-cigarettes of the…
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Motorcycle theft in Pattaya: thief rides off with Honda Click
In Pattaya, Thailand, on August 22, a 36 year old food vendor, Thanongsak Khotamang, reported a daring motorcycle theft. He provided CCTV footage of the incident to local media. The theft took place near his food stall on Jomtien Beach. Thanongsak shared that around 7.40am, while setting up his stall, he parked his white Honda Click motorcycle, with the registration plate…
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Thai couple arrested for child exploitation in adult content case
A married couple with over half a million followers has been arrested for allegedly involving a teenage boy in adult content production, generating more than 4 million baht in revenue. The arrest took place yesterday, August 23, following a warrant issued by the Criminal Court. Police Major General Songklot Krikkritaya led the operation with Police Colonel Kokiat Wuttichamnong and Police…
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Thailand crackdown on misuse of student visas by foreigners
The Immigration Bureau has enhanced its monitoring of foreign nationals entering Thailand on student visas after uncovering that thousands have obtained these visas without attending the required studies. Police Major General Panthana Nuchanart, the deputy commissioner of the Bureau, reported that investigations revealed many people had entered Thailand claiming educational purposes but did not attend classes. Entering Thailand on a…
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