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Butterbear fan meet in Thailand criticised for high ticket prices
The fan meets event in Thailand for the popular mascot Butterbear sparked a heated debate due to the high ticket prices, comparable to major Korean artist concerts. The event, titled Butterbear’s 1st Fam Meeting: Adventure Awaits! is scheduled for November 9 to 10 at MGI Hall, Bravo BKK in Huai Kwang district, Bangkok. Tickets are priced from 1,900 baht to…
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Thaksin and Pheu Thai Party face constitutional showdown
Independent lawyer Thirayut Suwankesorn, renowned for dismantling the Move Forward Party, has launched a scathing complaint against the ruling Pheu Thai Party and its influential patriarch, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. The complaint, submitted to the Constitutional Court at 10.30am today, October 10, accuses them of a serious breach of constitutional protocol, alleging attempts to undermine the country’s constitutional monarchy.…
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Deaf, mute Grab driver tangled in sexual assault claims after ride goes awry
A deaf, mute Thai Grab driver is seeking justice after a passenger accused him of attempted sexual assault due to a misunderstanding during a trip in Bangkok on Tuesday night. The Grab driver’s 70 year old mother, Thongmuan, visited Huay Kwang Police Station yesterday, October 9, to seek justice for her son. The misunderstanding led to her son being charged with…
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Thai king’s birthday sparks 10 royal projects to transform Bangkok
To celebrate His Majesty the King’s 6th cycle birthday, the Thai government has launched 10 ambitious royal projects under the theme Forest, Water, People. These initiatives align with His Majesty’s vision to blend environmental conservation with improving the quality of life for Thai citizens. Among the standout projects is the Elevate Pocket Park initiative, a partnership between the government and…
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Brawl at Chinese nightclub in Bangkok fuels police corruption allegation
A sexual and physical assault at a Chinese-owned nightclub in the Huai Khwang district of Bangkok led to allegations of corruption against the superintendent of Huai Khwang Police Station. The President of the Crime Victim Assistance Association, Autchariya Ruengrattanapong, demanded that the newly appointed Royal Thai Police (RTP) Commissioner, Kittirat “Big Tai” Phanphet, investigate the alleged corruption involving the superintendent of Huai…
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Tragic note: Thai singer hits motorcycle, 1 dead, 1 injured (video)
A Thai singer crashed his van into a motorcycle carrying three siblings on Sukhapiban 5 Road in Bangkok, resulting in one death and one severe injury. Officers from Kannayao Police Station and rescuers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation responded to the accident on the Sukhapiban 5 Bridge after being notified at around 4am today, October 10. They found a damaged Honda…
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CNG and LPG vehicles face crackdown after tragic school bus fire
In a nationwide safety sweep, the Department of Land Transport (DLT) has ordered all vehicles equipped with compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanks to undergo immediate inspection. This comes in response to the bus blaze tragedy on October 1, which claimed the lives of 20 primary school children and three teachers near Bangkok. The tragedy unfolded when…
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Jealous Thai man kills wife, suspected lover wanted for questioning
Bangkok police today revealed the jealous Thai man who fatally stabbed his wife after she had dinner with an alleged lover, tried to take his own life with a crossbow. The woman’s alleged lover is wanted for questioning. The 42 year old Thai man, Nattaphon, was arrested yesterday, October 8, after he stabbed his 36 year old wife, Chonticha, to…
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Thai police dismantle Taiwanese drug syndicate in Bangkok raid
Thai police recently dismantled a Taiwanese drug syndicate operating in Bangkok, seizing over 300 kilogrammes of narcotics. The operation targeted party-goers in the Min Buri area, leading to significant arrests and a substantial haul of drugs. Officers, led by Police Lieutenant General Samran Nuanma, Assistant Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, and Police Lieutenant General Thiti Saengsawang, conducted the raid…
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Bang Rak police arrest volunteers for stealing telephone cables
Police in Bang Rak district in Bangkok arrested a group of volunteer rescuers accused of stealing telephone cables. The suspects were caught using a siren-equipped vehicle to pull cables from an underground manhole in the Si Phraya area yesterday, October 8. Major General Samart Promchat, Commander of Metropolitan Police Division 6, along with Deputy Commander Narit Pratanaporn, led the operation. The…
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Thai man’s livestream of police brutality in Bangkok sparks outrage (video)
A Thai man livestreamed claims of police brutality, sparking widespread online criticism. The video shows him being handcuffed and assaulted by officers in Bangkok. The incident has prompted discussions on appropriate police conduct. A video circulated online yesterday, October 8, capturing a man’s heated confrontation with a police officer. In the livestream, the man, who was handcuffed, alleged that he…
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Miss Grand International relocated to Thailand from Cambodia
Seventeen Miss Grand International contestants arrived at Suvarnabhumi International Airport on Monday following the abrupt cancellation of events in Cambodia due to alleged poor hospitality. The decision to relocate was prompted by growing dissatisfaction among the contestants, which quickly spread on social media. The Miss Grand International Organisation had initially planned a formal dinner on a boat in Phnom Penh.…
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Thai man fatally stabs cheating wife after dining with her lover
A Thai man fatally stabbed his cheating wife in their sedan parked on Phuttamonthon Sai 2 Soi 27, in the Thawee Wattana district of Bangkok after the woman finished dining with her lover. Officers from Thammasara Police Station were called to the scene at around 2pm, yesterday, October 8, to investigate a physical altercation between the couple, later identified as…
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Noodle trouble: Celebrity chef’s diamond heist leaves victim in a lather
A Thai celebrity chef known for her popular noodle shop franchise was arrested yesterday in Bangkok for diamond sale fraud, resulting in 2 million baht in damages to her victim. Police apprehended 54 year old Yuwadee, widely known as Chef Aoi, while she was selling food at a booth in a shopping mall on Srinagarindra Road in the Prawet district.…
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Warning issued for 16 areas in Bangkok at risk of flooding
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) issued a warning to people living in 16 areas across seven districts of Bangkok that are at risk of flooding, advising them to move their valuables and belongings to higher ground. Although the flooding in Thailand this year is not as severe as the great floods of 2011 but the floodwater levels in many provinces are…
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Bangkok: 16 communities brace for Chao Phraya River deluge
Bangkok is on high alert as the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) issued a dire flood warning to residents in 16 communities across seven districts. With no protective flood levees in place, these areas are at serious risk of inundation between October 13 and 23. A looming surge in the Chao Phraya River, fuelled by rising sea tides and increased water…
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All aboard: Bangkok’s scenic train adventures are ready to roll
To boost domestic tourism, the Transport Ministry has revealed a schedule of enchanting train journeys departing from Bangkok, running from October through February. These special services, which include steam locomotives, promise to generate income for local communities while providing unforgettable experiences for travellers. Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit announced yesterday, October 7, that three train options would be available over the next…
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Thai Airways soars with ‘plane’-tastic gourmet menus for all classes
Thai Airways (THAI) is taking in-flight dining to new heights, literally. The airline has rolled out premium menus across all cabin classes, offering a luxurious yet culturally immersive experience. With European routes booming at an 80% load factor, Thai Airways has decided to up the ante on its service offerings. In First Class, passengers can indulge in Italian caviar sourced…
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Scooting trouble: Luxembourg man ‘wheeled’ in for illegal Bangkok tour guide gig
Tourist Police officers arrested a man from Luxembourg for illegally working as a tour guide after he was found leading clients around Bangkok on electric scooters. The arrest followed a tip-off from Yongyos Samransook, head of the Inspection and Supervision of Travel Agency and Tour Guide Registration Division under the Department of Tourism. Yongyos reported that the foreign man was unlawfully…
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Smogged in: Bangkok wakes up to a PM2.5 breath of fresh despair
Bangkok and its neighbouring provinces awoke today to find themselves enveloped in a thick blanket of smog, as pollution levels reached dangerously high levels. The stagnant air trapped hazardous levels of PM2.5, leaving the city gasping for breath. According to the Pollution Control Department, PM2.5 (tiny particles less than 2.5 microns in diameter) breached the safe threshold of 35 microgrammes per…
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Ladyboy arrested in Bangkok for phone theft and drug use
Police apprehended a 39 year old ladyboy at a shop in Kriangkrai Market, Lat Krabang, Bangkok, on charges of theft and drug use. She was found in possession of a stolen Samsung A73 5G phone and methamphetamine (meth). A victim reported the theft of their Samsung A73 5G phone from a restaurant inside a mall to Romklao Police Station on…
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Dig up the dirt: Bangkok bones baffle as police probe plot twist
The police are investigating unidentified human skeletons found on an abandoned plot of land in Bangkok. Locals reported no suspicious activity. Officers from Lat Phrao Police Station, along with rescuers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation, examined the skeletons yesterday, October 7, on the overgrown plot located in Soi Lat Phrao 101, intersection 42, in the Bangkapi district of Bangkok. Some locals…
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Toyota Fortuner falls from Chalong Rat Expressway, driver killed
A tragic accident occurred when a Toyota Fortuner fell from the Chalong Rat Expressway onto the road below, resulting in the death of the driver. The incident took place on Nong Rahang Road in the Sam Wa Tawan Tok subdistrict of Khlong Sam Wa district, Bangkok. JS100 Radio shared the news on their Facebook page, providing images and details of…
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Everything you need to know about Mo Chit Bus Terminal
If you’re itching to explore more of Thailand beyond Bangkok, you need to check out Mo Chit Bus Terminal, or Mochit 2, as it’s often called. As shown in this video from Feverish Chic. This busy spot is a key place for travellers, helping you get to all sorts of places across the country—whether you’re off to the north, northeast,…
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Thai man distributes explicit videos of ex-girlfriend after contracting STD
Police arrested a Thai man in the Suan Luang district of Bangkok for distributing explicit videos of his ex-girlfriend in revenge for contracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Officers from Prasat Police Station in the Isaan province of Surin received a complaint from the victim in May 2022, stating that her ex-boyfriend released nude videos of her online. The suspect,…
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Thai woman nabbed for ‘official’ antics and fraud-fooling spree
The Investigation Division of the Metropolitan Police Bureau (CIB) arrested a Thai woman in the Lat Krabang district of Bangkok for impersonating a government official and committing 14 counts of fraud. The arrest of the suspect, 47 year old Suwadee, followed a senator’s mention of her during a parliamentary meeting on August 20. Suwadee frequently dressed in all-white attire, resembling…
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Danish man stabs himself with medical knife in Bangkok hospital
A Danish man today wreaked havoc in a central Bangkok hospital, leaving police scrambling to contain the chaos. The bizarre incident unfolded at 4.45am, today, October 7, at Chulalongkorn Hospital in Pathumwan, Bangkok, when a 40 year old foreigner erupted into a frenzy in the emergency room. The man, clearly agitated, seized a medical knife and dashed towards Gate A2,…
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Large sinkhole forces closure of Bangkok bridge road
A large sinkhole has appeared at the Kesakamol Bridge in Bangkok, measuring 10 metres wide, 5 metres long, and 3 metres deep, prompting an urgent closure of the road. Yesterday, October 6 at around 9.30pm, the road at the Kesakamol Bridge intersection on Nakhon Chaisi Road in Dusit district, Bangkok, collapsed. The incident forced officials to immediately close the area…
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Bangkok cops deliver KO to former Thai boxer after hostage incident
Police today arrested a Thai former boxer who escaped after a theft and held two innocent people hostage in Bangkok last Friday, October 3, in the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima province. Officers from Tao Poon Police Station today, October 7, raided the home of 39 year old Santi Jehali, a former Thai boxer, last Friday to arrest him for…
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Car crash in Bangkok topples power poles, drugs and gun found
A dramatic car crash in the Huai Khwang district of Bangkok has caused major disruption in the capital, with a vehicle ploughing into power poles and toppling more than ten, effectively blocking the road. Local officials were forced to temporarily cut power to the area in the aftermath. The driver, 28 year old Asan, was discovered dazed and nursing minor…
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