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Sponsored Is private health insurance in Thailand worth it? Real costs vs risks explained
Thailand has a strong healthcare system with both public and private options. Public hospitals offer affordable care, but many people, including expats, choose private health insurance for faster service, modern facilities, and more treatment choices. To decide if private health...
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Thailand’s smart electronics and IT sectors set for growth with EV production
The Office of Industrial Economics (OIE) anticipates a significant surge in Thailand’s smart electronics, and IT sectors in the forthcoming year. The trigger for this expected growth is the commencement of production by global electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers within the country. The assembly of EVs is heavily reliant on electronics and IT products, hence the increased demand in these sectors,…
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Consumer groups challenge proposed electricity tariff rise
Consumer advocacy groups have opposed the proposed increase in electricity tariffs and have asked the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to review all data used to calculate the Fuel Adjustment Charge (Ft) to ensure fairness to the public. According to Prasart Meetem, the Chair of the Committee on Public Services, Energy and Environment of the Consumer Council, the estimated Ft charge…
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Thailand’s festive frenzy: Airbnb searches soar by 17% as global travellers flock to the Land of Smiles
Tourists are flocking to Airbnb in search of the ultimate Thailand experience during the upcoming Loy Krathong festival, set to light up the local waters on November 27 and 28. Data reveals a staggering 17% spike in searches for Airbnb stays, unveiling Thailand as the go-to destination for the festive season. Thailand’s capital Bangkok steals the spotlight as the most…
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Busted flush: 44 gamblers dealt a losing hand as police swoop on Bangkok gambling den
Police swooped on a gambling den in the Don Mueang district of Bangkok and arrested 44 gamblers yesterday, November 21. Officers had raided the place over 10 times in the past but the gambling den continued to operate. Officers from Don Mueang Police Station received a tip-off that the gambling den, which was previously shut down by officers in October…
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Motorcyclist shot dead in road rage incident in central Thailand
A motorcyclist was shot dead last night in a violent road rage incident in Mueang district, Samut Prakan. Supakorn Chankhati was taking his girlfriend to the hospital when the 24 year old was hit by a stray bullet in the right side of his head around 7pm on the Bang Phli-Tamiru Road in Bang Pu Mai subdistrict. Despite being quickly…
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Wife suspected after Thai man reportedly commits suicide over feelings of neglect
A Thai woman reported to police that her husband committed suicide because he felt neglected after a row but investigations continue as police suspect the wife murdered her spouse. The wife reported the death of her husband, 69 year old Wirat, at Samae Dam Police Station yesterday, November 20. Officers rushed to the couple’s home in the Bang Bon district…
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Bangkok battles rising air pollution as PM2.5 dust levels exceed safe standards
Air pollution in Bangkok has recently spiked, with 17 locations across the city registering levels of PM2.5 dust particles that exceed safe standards. The most severe pollution was recorded at the intersection of Mahajai and Phet Kasem 81 in Nong Khaem district, where the PM2.5 level reached 47 microgrammes per cubic metre today. The Bangkok Air Quality Information Center revealed…
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Fatal boat crash into house shocks locals in central Thailand
A thrilling boat race in Samut Prakan turned fatal when a boat crashed into a local home after veering off course. The incident, which occurred along the canal behind Wat Hom Sin, Bang Phli Noi, Bang Bo District, Samut Prakan province, was caught on camera by a local. Amid the high-speed boat race, one of the boats lost control and…
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Top Thai diplomats convene at forum to strategise foreign policy
Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-nukara yesterday inaugurated a forum for top-ranking diplomats. The forum’s objective is to navigate foreign policy to protect and promote the nation’s interests amidst a progressively divided world. Held in Bangkok, the annual forum concludes on November 24, with 97 Thai ambassadors, consuls-general, charges d’affaires, heads of Thai permanent missions and trade representatives in attendance. In his…
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Fake dollar bills found in security boxes of dead Taiwanese man
Thai police found fake dollar bills and tools for making cash in two security boxes belonging to the Taiwanese man found dead last week in a Bangkok hotel. The murder is suspected to be related to a conflict within a criminal gang. The Taiwanese man, Chu Chiang-shen, was found dead last week in room number 618 on the sixth floor…
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Missing Thai lawyer mysteriously dies in Bangkok car park 2 days before key trial
Police managed to locate a missing Thai lawyer in his parked car at a petrol station in Bangkok’s Lat Phrao district after his wife alerted cops to his absence. Unfortunately, he later died of a heart attack in hospital. His wife and family suspect murder. Kittipong, a Kok Kram Police Station officer, reported that a Thai woman, whose identity was…
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Bangkok kindergarten tragedy: Technical student fatally shot
A tragedy unfolded in front of a Bangkok kindergarten school today when a renowned technical student was fatally shot by four assailants. The incident took place at around 7.45am near the Kindergarten Krageaw, located on Ranong 2 Road in Dusit district, Bangkok. Superintendent of Dusit Police Station, Tripathi Rattan, along with his deputy and investigation officer, swiftly arrived at the scene…
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2 foreigners arrested for murder of Taiwanese man, 1 foreigner still at large
Thai police arrested two foreigners, a Burmese and a Cameronian, in connection with the murder of a Taiwanese man. Another foreigner, reportedly a European man, remains at large. A Thai woman was accused of planning the entire murder. Officers from Bangna Police Station gave an update to the media this afternoon on the investigation into the death of 47 year old…
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Suspected suicide: Famed Thai radio personality DJ Ko found dead in Khlong Toei hotel
The Thai broadcasting scene was met with shock and grief as 36 year old famed radio personality, Trin Ruangkitratanakul, better known as DJ Ko, plunged to his death in a Bangkok hotel yesterday afternoon (November 17). The incident, which took place in the bustling district of Khlong Toei, is currently being investigated as a suspected suicide. Local law enforcement received…
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Former insurance employee arrested for selling client data illegally
A former insurance employee has been apprehended by the cyber police for selling client data illegally from a bank-affiliated insurance company. The arrest made on November 16 followed the issuance of a warrant by the Thon Buri Criminal Court. The suspect was seized at the entrance of a posh residential community in Phasi Charoen district, with two mobile phones confiscated…
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Thailand’s digital wallet loan bill yet to reach Council of State
Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai announced yesterday that a proposed bill, which aims to secure a loan of 500 billion baht for the digital wallet scheme, has not been presented to the Council of State yet. The revelation came after the digital wallet policy committee meeting, where numerous issues were discussed. Despite the Council of State’s readiness to scrutinise the…
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Seismic upheaval in Myanmar prompts call for earthquake-resistant structures in Thailand
A seismic upheaval of 6.4 magnitude rattled Myanmar and was perceptible in various regions of Thailand yesterday, prompting engineers and academics to urge the implementation of stringent regulations to ensure the resilience of structures against future earthquakes. The earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.4, originated in Myanmar at 8.37am yesterday. The Earthquake Observation Division of the Meteorological Department reported the…
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Noodle shop owner’s touching tale of caring for ailing old man goes viral (video)
A TikTok user named @doodee_jau, posted a video clip while watching a sick old man that she cared for lying in bed. The accompanying message read: “Grandpa, you are at peace now. I don’t think it will be the last time. I will love and miss you always. This life is nothing like this. But merit brought us together.” At 1.30pm…
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Bangkok ranked fourth most searched destination in the world
One of the world’s leading online travel agencies ranked Bangkok as the fourth most searched destination in the world. Prime Minister Office Spokesperson Chai Watcharong announced the good news for Thai tourism at a recent press conference, saying that Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, was praised by eDreams Odigeo, is one of the top ten destinations most searched for by…
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Trash horror: Waste collector stumbles upon newborn’s tragic fate in black Bangkok rubbish bin
A shocking discovery was made by a waste collector in the Nong Chok district of Bangkok when he found the discarded dead body of a newborn in a black rubbish bin. The incident happened at 4am this morning. Authorities from Suwinthawong Police Station, forensic doctors from the Police Hospital, and officials from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation were swiftly alerted to investigate the…
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Thai Metropolitan Police Bureau tackle student conflicts with preventive measures
Police General Kittirat Phanphet, the Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police, and the Thai Metropolitan Police Bureau unveiled a meeting convened to address ongoing student conflicts between competing colleges. The meeting, on Wednesday, November 15, which saw the participation of Min Buri police and other relevant officials, aimed to formulate actionable guidelines to transform erroneous values into correct ones.…
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3 foreign men under suspicion in murder of Taiwanese man in Bangkok hotel
Police revealed three foreign men are under suspicion in the murder of a Taiwanese man at the Niran Grand Hotel in the Udomsuk neighbourhood of Bangkok. Bangna Police Station officers provided details after an investigation into the death of the 47 year old Taiwanese man, Chu Chiang-shen last night. Deputy Police Inspector Kongphon Wongchan reported that Chu had several head…
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Thai prime minister addresses small investors’ crisis of confidence in the stock market
Thailand’s Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin has spoken about the news of small investors planning to stop trading on November 20 due to a crisis of confidence. The situation, the Thailand prime minister says, is serious and warrants investigation. The government, he assures, is not taking negative measures against the Thailand Stock Exchange, but is trying to improve multiple…
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Fueling frustration: Thailand Energy Minister alarmed as petrol prices play a seesaw despite promised relief
Peeraphan Salirathaviphak, Thailand’s Minister of Energy, raised concerns about the constant fluctuations in petrol prices, which have seen a continuous rise over the past two days, despite a recent government announcement of a 2 baht per litre reduction. In a statement made at the Government House at 1pm this afternoon, Peeraphan argued that petrol prices should not fluctuate like stocks…
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Thai police probe mysterious murder of Taiwanese man at Bangkok hotel
Thai police are investigating the murder of a Taiwanese man found tied and bound in the Niran Grand Hotel in the Udomsuk neighbourhood of Bangkok today, November 16. The tragic discovery of the Taiwanese man was made at the hotel on Soi Udomsuk 17, also known as Soi Sukhumvit 103, in Bangkok’s Bang Na district. An employee found the body…
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Famed Thai fortune teller year-end zodiac forecasts reveal financial and career prospects
Famed fortune-teller, Uy Chanitta, has revealed her predictions for the zodiac signs as we approach the year’s end. With some signs set to pay off debts and experience good fortune, while others should beware of significant financial loss, her forecast spans a range of outcomes for the zodiac signs. According to Chanitta, those born under the Aries sign should be…
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Prime time relief: Govt’s debt deal targets students, teachers, and small-biz owners
A fresh debt relief package aimed at several demographics, including past students embroiled in student loan repayments, teachers, and owners of small-to-medium businesses, is set to be unveiled by the government, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin‘s announcement yesterday. The Bangkok-born Thai PM added that this package, which will also extend to individuals making repayments to non-banking lenders, is expected…
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KFC fans celebrate as select branches revert to original cutlery in Thailand
Fast food lovers are celebrating as select KFC branches revert to their original cutlery, ending a long period of grumbling over the new Sporks. The Sporks, an innovation combining a spoon and fork in one utensil, had been widely criticised, with people longing for the return of the traditional separate spoon and fork. Recently, the Facebook page Na Phraek –…
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Affordable housing in Bangkok from 1,950 baht with vocational training offered
National Housing Authority (NHA) is inviting individuals who aspire to own a house but are not yet ready to purchase one, to visit their Sukhaphat Celebrating Bangkok project. Interested parties can immediately sign a rental contract with rent starting at just 1,950 baht per month. Additionally, the company offers free vocational training. Those adept at trading can immediately reserve a…
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PM Srettha encourages Thai students in Stanford to return and work in Thailand
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin met with Thai students at Stanford University, encouraging them to return and work in Thailand. The Thai PM believes that the future will see leading companies investing in the nation, and providing employment opportunities. PM Srettha, who also serves as the Finance Minister, held discussions with the administration of Stanford University and interacted with Thai students…
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