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KFC Thailand celebrates 40th anniversary with exclusive gift
KFC Thailand celebrates its 40th anniversary this Mother’s Day with a special gift, the KFC Bucket Ware, an exclusive food storage container inspired by the iconic fried chicken bucket. Produced by Thai brand Super Lock, this limited-edition container is designed for mothers who love collecting storage boxes. The KFC Bucket Ware is not for sale but is available as a…
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Thai police seize 5 million baht worth of vaping products in Bangkok
Thai police dismantled a major online vaping operation, seizing over 24,000 items from a townhouse in Din Daeng, Bangkok. Officers described it as the largest bust of its kind this year. The raid, conducted yesterday, August 6, at 1pm, was led by high-ranking officials, including Nirandon Lueamsri, Deputy Commissioner of Police, and Thanakrit Jittareerat, Assistant to the Minister of Public…
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Missing Brit from Bangkok airport boarded flight to Finland
The baffling disappearance of a British tourist hours before his flight from Bangkok has taken a twist: his sister insists he did board a plane. Sarah Robinson-Dale revealed that her brother, 27 year old Simon Robinson, boarded a flight to Helsinki, Finland. This revelation has shifted the search a staggering 5,000 miles from Southeast Asia to the Arctic Circle. Initially,…
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PM Srettha vows no interference in MFP court ruling
Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced that the government will refrain from interfering with the judicial process regarding the potential dissolution of the opposition Move Forward Party (MFP). The Constitutional Court is scheduled to rule on the matter today, August 7. “The executive branch is in no position to interfere with the justice process. We will not allow other countries…
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Minister clarifies tax concerns for digital wallet programme
Deputy Minister of Finance Julapun Amornvivat insists that sales data from stores participating in the digital wallet programme will not be submitted to the Revenue Department, but stores must file taxes if their sales increase significantly. Julapun addressed concerns yesterday from merchants about joining the digital wallet programme due to tax issues. He assured that the Ministry of Finance would…
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Thailand construction contract mismanagement leads to big loss
Inefficient management of construction contracts in Thailand during the 2023 fiscal year led to financial losses exceeding 30 billion baht, according to a spokesperson from the State Audit Office (SAO). SAO spokesperson Sutthipong Boonnithi revealed that these figures emerged from the SAO’s annual audit, which examined over 14,148 projects and contracts across 9,426 public agencies nationwide. The audit identified budget…
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MFP leader slams government over court case remarks
The Move Forward Party (MFP) launched a scathing attack on the Thai government, accusing them of jeopardising a high-profile court case with the publication of a personal opinion from Deputy Government spokesperson Karom Phonphonklang. The contentious article, which was briefly posted on the Government House website before being removed, sparked fears it could sway the court’s decision on the looming…
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Man arrested for third temple donation box theft in Bangkok
A 51 year old man was apprehended for breaking into a donation box at a temple, marking his third arrest for a similar offence. The arrest took place yesterday, August 5, at an apartment in Bangkok. Police Colonel Wiwat Atsawibun, along with Deputy Superintendent Setthapong Songklod and Police Lieutenant Songkran Songkarn Somchit from Pathum Thani City Police Station, led the…
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Fire at Bangkok flower shop spreads, injures one person
A fire broke out at a flower and wreath shop in Bangkok, spreading to two adjacent units and injuring one person. Initially appearing manageable, the blaze escalated. The Rama Radio Centre received reports of a fire at 11.09pm yesterday, August 5, at a residential building opposite Sukhumvit Hospital on Sukhumvit Road, Phra Khanong Nuea subdistrict, Watthana district. The Bangkok Fire…
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Heavy monsoon rains to hit 34 provinces in Thailand today
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning for heavy monsoon rains expected to hit 34 provinces across Thailand today, including Bangkok and the northern and southern regions. Approximately 70% of these areas are likely to experience significant rainfall, with potential risks of flash floods and landslides. The TMD forecasted that the southwest monsoon continues to cover the Andaman Sea,…
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Nok Air’s future in turbulence: Delisting deadline looms
Nok Air (Bangkok Don Mueang) is in the hot seat once more, facing the threat of being delisted by the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). The clock is ticking as the airline has been given until September 8 to resolve its financial mess and get back to trading on the bourse. The SET, in a July 31 announcement, laid down…
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Bangkok Airways offers Mother’s Day sales with tickets promotion
Bangkok Airways is celebrating Mother’s Day with a special promotion, the 8.8 Mother’s Day Sales, offering discounted tickets starting from 1,430 baht for domestic routes. The promotion aims to encourage family trips during August. The promotion covers 15 domestic routes, including Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Lampang, Sukhothai, Trat, Phuket, and Krabi, as well as U-Tapao to Phuket, Phuket to Hat…
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Search for British tourist who disappeared at Bangkok airport
A 27 year old British tourist embarked on a dream holiday to Thailand but has mysteriously vanished, leaving his loved ones in a state of despair. Simon Robinson jetted off to Thailand on July 22, planning to soak up the Sun until August 3. However, just days into his trip, he phoned his girlfriend on July 26, announcing his early…
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Passengers trapped on ‘sauna’ jet on London to Bangkok flight (video)
In a nightmare at 30,000 feet, passengers on a Heathrow to Bangkok flight endured panic attacks and struggled to breathe after their plane turned into a sweltering sauna for two hours. The Boeing 777, operated by Thai Airways (THAI), was set to depart on Thursday, July 25 but never left the ground due to a malfunctioning air conditioning system. Video…
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Thai woman loses 50,000 baht to boyfriend after 2 days of dating
A Thai woman in Bangkok lost 50,000 baht in cash to her boyfriend after only two days of dating and not even knowing his full name. The 18 year old victim, Warissara, filed a complaint with Hua Mark Police Station at 3.20am on Saturday, August 3, after 50,000 baht in cash went missing from her room on the first floor…
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Homeless man makes himself comfy in Bangkok cop’s condo
The Investigation Division of the Metropolitan Police Bureau (IDMB) arrested a homeless Thai man for breaking into an IDMB police inspector’s Bangkok condominium room several times. The IDMB police inspector suspected his condo had been broken into on June 27 when he arrived home and found some items out of place. He checked thoroughly and discovered some of his belongings…
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Thai transwoman nabbed in 26 million baht scam targeting Japanese nationals
Metropolitan Police Bureau officers arrested a Thai transwoman yesterday after she scammed 73 Japanese nationals over a ten-year period. The total losses amounted to nearly 26 million baht. The 49 year old Thai transwoman, Uthai “Amy” Nantakhan, was arrested yesterday, August 4, at her condominium in the Bangkapi district of Bangkok. Her arrest followed a report from the latest Japanese…
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Unlicensed beauty doctor arrested in Bangkok hotel raid
Police arrested a woman posing as a beauty doctor at a hotel in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit area. She was caught administering fillers and Botox, making up to 40,000 baht per month by arranging appointments through Facebook. Police Major General Witthaya Sriprasertpab, acting on orders from Police Colonel Weerapong Klaiyong, led the arrest of 39 year old Jetiya, seizing five items, including…
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Bangkok seizes 1,878 items from Chinese supermarkets
Police in Bangkok seized 1,878 food items from 12 Chinese supermarkets due to non-compliance with Thai language labelling regulations. The Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) led the inspections following numerous public complaints. The inspection, which took place yesterday, revealed that 73 categories of food items lacked the mandatory Thai language labels, raising public…
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Police seize 1.3 million meth pills, arrest gang members in Bangkok
Police seized 1.3 million methamphetamine (meth) pills and 3 kilogrammes of ketamine, arresting two members of the Rong Mueang Gang in Bangkok. The suspects confessed to receiving the drugs from Ban Phaeo district in Samut Sakhon. The Police Patrol and Special Operations Division 191 held a press conference yesterday, August 2 at 3pm to announce the arrests. The suspects, 34…
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Trucks run out of fuel, causing major traffic on Rama IX overpass
Three trucks ran out of fuel, causing significant traffic congestion on the Rama IX overpass during peak evening hours. This incident, which occurred yesterday, sparked a flurry of criticism on social media. Reports from FM91Trafficpro stated that at 4.15pm yesterday, August 2, three trucks were found parked end-to-end on the Rama IX overpass heading towards Din Daeng. Initially, there was…
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Cotti Coffee gains ground in Thailand with affordable menu
Cotti Coffee, a popular Chinese coffee franchise, is making waves in Thailand with its affordable menu starting at just 55 baht. The franchise currently operates eight branches in Bangkok, contributing to the growing presence of Chinese brands in the country. Chinese products are becoming increasingly common in major Thai cities, with a variety of items such as clothing, food, and…
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Sinkhole in Lak Si district disrupts traffic near Ministry of Justice
A sinkhole on Chaeng Watthana Road near the Ministry of Justice in Lak Si district has caused significant traffic disruptions. Temporary steel plates have been placed to cover the affected area, and permanent repairs were scheduled at 10pm last night. The JS100 Radio Facebook page posted images and a report detailing the sinkhole situation yesterday at 5.50pm. The incident occurred…
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329 scam phone numbers from Chinese call centre gang released
Police have released a list of 329 phone numbers used by a Chinese call centre gang to scam victims. Police urge the public to report any contact from these numbers immediately. Police from the Provincial Police Region 2 Investigation Division revealed these 329 phone numbers connected to call centre scams yesterday, August 2. The gang was known for installing SIM…
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Harmful Chinese supermarket products found in Bangkok
Eleven Chinese supermarkets in Bangkok have been caught selling products that flout legal safety standards. This bombshell emerged from a raid orchestrated by the Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) alongside the Consumer Protection Police Division and the Health Department of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) on Wednesday. The joint task force swooped in on 11 Chinese supermarkets across four districts:…
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Srettha dismisses ‘backup PM’ rumours amid court ruling concerns
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin dismissed rumours suggesting a “backup prime minister” is being considered to replace him. Speculation arose due to concerns about his potential removal over the appointment of ex-convict Pichit Chuenban as a PM’s Office Minister in the latest Cabinet reshuffle. The Thai premier assured the public of his commitment to his role. “I am still the prime…
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Transwoman busted at Bangkok hotel for pimping out teenage girls
Officers from the Children and Women Protection Sub-Division arrested a Thai transwoman at a hotel in Bangkok for pimping out two teenage girls, aged 16 and 17. Officers found several advertisements for the young sex workers on various social media platforms, so they posed as clients and contacted the 30 year old transgender woman, Samart, who had shared the ads.…
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Bangkok requests extension to settle BTS Skytrain debt
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt announced yesterday that the city will require additional time to address its substantial debt owed to Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC), the operator of the BTS Skytrain. The debt, amounting to billions of baht, was accumulated through hiring BTSC to manage the electric train service on two extended sections of the BTS, known as the…
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10.5 million sign up for Thailand’s digital wallet scheme in six hours
More than 10.5 million people signed up for the eagerly anticipated digital wallet scheme within the first six hours of its registration opening yesterday. This number surpassed initial expectations, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat. However, he also clarified that not all who registered will qualify for the benefits, as eligibility will be determined after a review period, with…
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MFP MPs to join lesser-known TKCV if court dissolves party
All MPs from the opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) will transition to the lesser-known Thinkakhao Chaovilai Party (TKCV) if the Constitutional Court rules to dissolve the MFP next week. The court is set to decide whether the MFP should be dissolved for violating Section 92 of the organic law on political parties, following a complaint filed by the Election Commission…
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