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Probe launched into Koh Rap land deeds amid national park plans
Police officers from the Anti-Corruption Division (ACD) of the Central Investigation Bureau are investigating the issuance of 33 title deeds covering a total of 400 rai on Koh Rap, Surat Thani, which is set to become part of a national park. Government officials, including officers from several agencies, inspected land ownership documents from restaurants, hotels, and tourism businesses on the…
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Police truck flips in heavy rain, injuring two officers
A police pickup truck from Bang Pla Ma Police Station in Suphanburi overturned and was severely damaged while returning from delivering evidence in Bangkok. The incident occurred yesterday, August 29, at 6.30pm on the Taling Chan-Suphanburi Road. The accident took place near Moo 7, Na Mai subdistrict, Lat Lum Kaeo district, Pathum Thani province. Police Lieutenant Colonel Thiraphong Nakhwa from…
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Thailand’s Seri Ruam Thai Party dumps Pheu Thai amid feud
Thailand’s Seri Ruam Thai Party has quit the Pheu Thai-led coalition government. The move follows a heated dispute between Seri Ruam Thai’s leader, Police General Sereepisuth Temeeyaves, and the ruling Pheu Thai Party, which he accuses of neglect. In a tense briefing at the Seri Ruam Thai headquarters yesterday, Pol. Gen. Sereepisuth revealed that the party executive board had decided…
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Wealthy woman caught tossing trash into Chon Buri sea
Social media users this week were outraged after a shocking video emerged of a woman in her forties or fifties tossing a bag of trash into the sea from the Cholamarkwithi Bridge in Chon Buri province. The footage, captured by a dashboard camera and shared on the Facebook page Chon Buri News, shows the woman pulling up in a black…
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Elephant calf gets star-studded welcome in Pattaya
A heartwarming spectacle unfolded at Nong Nooch Tropical Garden Pattaya as a traditional elephant blessing ceremony celebrated the arrival of a newborn elephant. The event, led by Phra Kru Kasemkittisophon, abbot of Samakkhibanphot Temple, marked the garden’s sixth elephant birth this year—a milestone that has now brought their total number of elephants to an impressive 79. In true Thai style,…
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2 Japanese AV stars to meet Bangkok fans this September
Lovers of Japanese pornography are in for a treat next month with two of Asia’s best-known adult video (AV) stars making a guest appearance in Bangkok at the For 16 Years Asia Tour Fan Meeting. AV stars Hatano Yui and Otsuki Hibiki have been close friends since they were members of the now-disbanded idol group T♡Project. The girls, both 36…
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Human bones found in Trang may indicate old Chinese burial site
Two burial urns containing human bones were discovered by a hired worker digging a drainage ditch in Trang province. The discovery raises suspicions that the site might be an old Chinese burial ground. An investigator at Muang Trang Police Station, Police Lieutenant Colonel Charoon Sangkhara, received the report about the human bones found in the urns buried at Moo 6,…
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Disabled woman’s fifth suicide attempt ends in tragedy in Phuket
A 39 year old Thai woman who resided at Baan Lipon complex in Si Sunthon village, Phuket was found dead at around 5.30am today. Police today, August 30, found the lifeless body of Sunanta Na Pattalung, leaning against the steel sliding shutters outside her home. Dressed in a blue tank top and shorts, Sunanta had tragically hanged herself using a nylon…
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Pattaya Airways’ maiden flight set to revolutionise Thai logistics
Thailand’s skies witnessed a game-changing event as Pattaya Airways launched its inaugural cargo flight on August 21. Flight PTW822 soared out of Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport at 6am, touching down in Phuket by 8.15am. The aircraft returned to the capital just after midday, marking a significant milestone in Thailand’s logistics industry. Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat rolled out the red carpet for…
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Myanmar journalist jailed for life, another gets 20 years
A military court in Myanmar sentenced one journalist to life imprisonment and another to 20 years behind bars, further tightening the junta’s iron grip on the nation’s media. The verdict was delivered under a draconian counterterrorism law. The journalists, 40 year old Myo Myint Oo and 49 year old Aung San Oo, who work for the independent online news service…
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Indonesian motorcycle taxi drivers strike for fair pay
Over 1,000 motorcycle taxi drivers initiated a strike in various Indonesian cities today, protesting against inadequate pay and demanding greater protection from what they deem unfair practices by ride-sharing firms. The drivers, clad in their distinctive green jackets, converged outside the Communications Ministry and near the Jakarta offices of Indonesia’s largest tech company GoTo and Southeast Asia’s leading ride-hailing and…
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Tourism triumph: Can Thailand hit the 2.3 trillion baht jackpot?
Despite a whirlwind of global economic challenges and shrinking wallets worldwide, Thailand’s tourism sector is making a remarkable comeback. The nation is on the brink of welcoming nearly as many visitors as it did in the golden year of 2019, when almost 40 million foreign tourists poured in, generating a staggering 2 trillion baht in international revenue. However, while the…
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Bangkok faces 11.75 billion baht Green Line debt crisis
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and its business arm, Krungthep Thanakom (KT), are urgently reviewing a National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) ruling before they settle a colossal 11.75 billion baht debt owed to the Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTSC). This follows a Supreme Administrative Court order on July 26, which gave BMA and KT just 180 days to pay up. The…
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Birds of a feather flocked together, pooped on ceiling, injuring 4
An accumulation of pigeon droppings caused a ceiling in the Kham Khuean Kaeo district meeting hall in the Isaan province of Yasothon to collapse onto students and teachers during an exhibition visit, resulting in four injuries. The ceiling collapse occurred yesterday, August 29, when teachers and students from several schools in the Kham Khuean Kaeo district came to see an…
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Bang Lamung trains 150 volunteers in disaster skills 2024
The Bang Lamung district chief concluded a training program for civil defence volunteers yesterday, aiming to boost their disaster prevention and mitigation skills. Weekit Manarojkit presided over the closing ceremony of the 2024 Civil Defense Volunteer (CDV) Training ProgramME at the Bang Lamung District Community Hall. The event gathered 150 volunteers who participated in the training session designed to equip…
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Bangkok security guard arrested for fatal stabbing over traffic cones
A security guard was arrested after fatally stabbing an elderly caregiver following a dispute over traffic cones in Bangkok’s Thawi Watthana district. The incident occurred yesterday, August 29, at Pin Klao Nakorn 2 Village, Soi Phutthamonthon Sai 2. Police Lieutenant Weerawit Tasanapinyoyo received a call about a fatal stabbing at 5pm. The altercation took place in front of house number…
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Ayutthaya temple vandalised, sparks online outrage
Ayutthaya’s Wat Mae Nang Pleum recently faced a shameful incident where a local teenager spray-painted a sign at the temple, which has become a popular tourist spot since the visit of celebrity Lisa from BLACKPINK. The act sparked widespread criticism online. The incident took place at Wat Mae Nang Pleum in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, where the sign and letters…
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Police scandal: 15 cops transfered over escort and extortion claims
The recent scandal involving a Thai escort and multiple police officers has resulted in the transfer of 15 officers from the Ayutthaya Special Operation Police Unit. An investigation is now underway to determine if these officers failed to pay for the escort’s services and if they extorted 20,000 baht from two sex workers. The transfer of the 15 police officers…
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Five Star Cinema in Korat screens final show after 29 years
The final chapter has closed on Korat’s beloved Five Star Cinema, a cherished venue for local students and residents. Yesterday, August 29, marked the last screening at the iconic theatre, succumbing to the competition from central investors and streaming services. Five Star Cinema, located at the Chai Narong Gate intersection next to the Panjadara Hotel in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat), originally…
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Mysterious bone fragments found in Nonthaburi forest
Police in Bang Bua Thong district, Nonthaburi province, are urgently investigating mysterious bone fragments scattered in a dense forest area after a woman discovered them last night. The bones were found near a burnt rubber pile, raising suspicions of foul play. The Bang Bua Thong Police Station in Nonthaburi received a report at 8.30pm yesterday, August 29, of bone fragments…
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Thai parents outraged after teacher hits boy with wooden stick
The parents of an 11 year old Thai schoolboy have filed a complaint against a teacher who allegedly struck their son with a wooden stick, causing injuries. The mother, 27 year old Raksuda, reported the incident to Police Lieutenant Sura Lertthaisong at Khu Khot Police Station at 10.30pm yesterday, August 29. She stated that her son, a sixth-grade student, was…
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Seri Ruamthai quits coalition over police reform dispute
The Seri Ruamthai Party has withdrawn from the Pheu Thai Party-led government, following frustrations voiced by its leader, Police General Sereepisuth Temeeyaves. During a briefing at the Seri Ruamthai headquarters yesterday, Sereepisuth announced the party executive board’s decision to vote 7:4 on Tuesday, August 27, to exit the coalition government. Sereepisuth cited the desire to switch to the opposition bench…
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Special vehicle registration numbers up for auction at DLT
The Department of Land Transport (DLT), through its Road Safety Fund, announced an upcoming auction of special vehicle registration numbers for private cars with a seating capacity of no more than seven. The auction, the eighth of its kind, will be held tomorrow, August 31, from 10am at the DLT’s Building 6, Floor 7. The event features the theme Special…
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Essex man’s Thai holiday night out ends in tragedy
A dream holiday in Thailand turned into a nightmare for an Essex couple when a 27 year old British national from Romford was tragically found dead in a body of water after a night out. Theo Morgan, a former Met Police officer, had been enjoying a 10-day getaway in Surat Thani with his girlfriend when disaster struck. The couple had…
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Three youths steal motorbikes in Rangsit, one still at large (video)
Three youths, one as young as 12 years old, were caught on CCTV stealing motorbikes from a dormitory in Rangsit. Two of the thieves have been apprehended, but one remains at large, and the police urge him to surrender for a chance at mediation. The incident unfolded in the early hours of yesterday, August 29, around 1.02am, when three young…
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Thai Parliament gives EU deal thumbs up: Partnership set to soar
The Thai Parliament unanimously endorsed a framework agreement on the EU-Thailand Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA), set to come into force within 30 days. In a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate, 612 votes supported the agreement. Thailand and the European Union (EU) originally signed the PCA on December 14, 2022, in Brussels, with former foreign…
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Thai man criticised over photoshoot on closed expressway
Criticism erupted on social media after a Thai man was seen taking photos with his car on a deserted expressway. The incident raised questions about the legality of such actions, with netizens speculating it might be the Bang Yai–Kanchanaburi route. Relevant officials are being urged to investigate the matter. A video clip showing the man posing with his car on…
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Thailand Video News | Life Sentence for Spaniard in Koh Pha Ngan Murder Case, Southeast Asian Nations to Introduce Schengen-Style Single Visa to Boost Tourism
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex covers the news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia countries. The stories include a Spanish chef sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a Colombian surgeon in Koh Pha Ngan, while former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra proposes a bold new tax reform aimed at reducing poverty. Public safety concerns rise after…
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Nonthaburi residents anxious as flood barrier remains unrepaired
Residents of Nonthaburi expressed concern for a section of the flood barrier along the Chao Phraya River which collapsed four months ago and remains unrepaired. The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) has only erected a temporary earthen dam, leaving locals doubtful of its effectiveness in preventing flooding. The flood barrier, spanning about 75 metres from the Pak Khlong Bang Kruai watergate…
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Transport bill vetoed in House amid conflict of interest concerns
The House of Representatives vetoed a transport bill proposed by the People’s Party (PP), which aimed to grant local administrators the authority to operate transport services independently and approve other transport operations. The bill, introduced by PP list-MP Surachet Pravinvongvuth, was up for consideration during a meeting chaired by Deputy House Speaker Pichet Chuamuangpan. Initially discussed on Monday, the vote…
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