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Thai cosplay model sexually harassed on BTS train by repeat offender
A Thai cosplay model took to Facebook to share that she was sexually harassed on a BTS Skytrain yesterday, November 2, and revealed that she was not the first victim of the same man. The model, known online as Chun Cheon, posted her account on Facebook yesterday, along with a photo of herself holding an official complaint document. In part…
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New M81 motorway bans bikes, motorcycles, tractors
Thailand’s Royal Gazette has issued a new directive banning several types of vehicles from using the new Motorway Route 81 (M81), which connects Bang Yai in Nonthaburi to Kanchanaburi. The announcement, signed by the Director of Special Highways, was made under Section 54 of the Highways Act 1992 and came into effect on October 31, 2025. The regulation prohibits the…
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Cambodian man allegedly murders Thai girlfriend and hangs himself in Bangkok condo
A Cambodian man allegedly murdered his Thai girlfriend at a condominium in the Prawet district of Bangkok before hanging himself. Yesterday, November 2, a resident of a condominium in the Dokmai sub-district, Prawet district, Bangkok, called officers from Prawet Police Station to investigate room number 7/59 in Building D of the Nirun Condominium, following a strong, unpleasant odour coming from…
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Bangkok preps for massive crowds at Queen Mother tribute event
Bangkok officials are preparing for large crowds at the Grand Palace, where thousands are expected to pay tribute to the Queen Mother at a royal ceremony. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has rolled out a comprehensive plan to manage crowds and ensure smooth operations throughout the tribute ceremony. Deputy city clerk Thaiwut Khankaew chaired a key meeting at the command…
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Driver nods off, flips car and sets Bangkok toll booth ablaze (video)
A car crash and fire broke out at a Bangkok toll booth after a driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel, prompting an emergency response from police and fire crews. The fiery crash happened at 4.49am today, November 1, when officers from Vibhavadi Police Station were alerted to a car on fire at the Chaeng Watthana 1 toll booth on…
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