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Bangkok temple raid reveals drug use among monks and residents
Police conducted a raid at a prominent temple in the Khlong Sam Wa district of Bangkok, uncovering drug use among monks and temple residents. Eight monks and 12 laypersons tested positive for drugs, and 16 voluntarily sought drug rehabilitation. The raid occurred yesterday, August 9, spearheaded by Phanurat Lakboon, Secretary-General of the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), in…
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Yellow and Pink monorails getting a ‘wheel’ new level of safety
Reinforcement of the guidewheels on all Yellow and Pink monorail trains has been announced to enhance the systems’ safety in Bangkok. The director of Eastern Bangkok Monorail Co (EBM) and Northern Bangkok Monorail (NBM), Surapong Laoha-unya, who is also the CEO of BTS Group Holdings, revealed the initiative yesterday, August 8. This decision follows an incident on January 2 when…
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Blood & brine: Meat throwers leave Thai couple in a pickle (video)
A Thai couple today sought help from a news agency after police were unable to identify two men who threw bags of pork blood and pickled fish at their home on Soi Phetchaburi 31 in the Ratchathewi district of Bangkok on Monday. A Channel 3 team today, August 8, visited the victim’s home, a five-storey building on Soi Phetchaburi 31…
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Bangkok agricultural fair celebrates Queen Sirikit’s birthday
In a grand celebration of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother’s 92nd birthday, the Queen Sirikit Park Foundation, alongside 26 state and private organisations, launched a spectacular agricultural fair at Queen Sirikit Park in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district. Running from tomorrow, August 9 until August 14, the fair promises to be an extraordinary event, honouring the Queen Mother’s enduring legacy.…
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British Airways flights to Bangkok to resume end of October
British Airways is ramping up its flights from London to Bangkok and expanding its codeshare partnership with Bangkok Airways, giving travellers even more options to explore Thailand and Cambodia. British Airways’ direct route from London Gatwick to Bangkok is back on October 28, after a four-year hiatus. Initially operating three times a week, the service will increase to five weekly…
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Siriraj Hospital computer outage disrupts appointments
Siriraj Hospital announced that its computer system is down, causing a temporary halt in services for patients with pre-scheduled appointments. The hospital assured new appointments will be communicated after today, August 8. Siriraj Hospital recently posted an urgent announcement stating that their computer system is temporarily out of service. This has disrupted the hospital’s ability to provide normal services to…
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Cracks in 300-year-old Buddha statue in Samut Sakhon reveal core
A centuries-old Buddha statue in Samut Sakhon has cracked, revealing an ancient laterite core. The Fine Arts Department confirmed it is the work of ancient craftsmen, showing distinct differences between the outer and inner statues. The Buddha statue, over 300 years old, located at Wat Khok Kham in Samut Sakhon, shows significant cracks exposing an inner statue made of laterite.…
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Thailand to introduce more effective and affordable HPV vaccine
Thailand’s National Health Security Office (NHSO) plans to replace its two-dose human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine with a more affordable and effective single-dose alternative in the next fiscal year, according to Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin. The current two-dose vaccine has a 60% effectiveness rate against two strains of the virus, HPV16 and HPV18, whereas the proposed single-dose vaccine boasts a…
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Transgender thief nabbed after stealing gold necklace in Bangkok
Thai police apprehended a transgender woman who deftly snatched a gold necklace worth nearly 100,000 baht from an Australian man on Sukhumvit Road before fleeing to a dormitory in Suan Luang district, Bangkok. The arrest occurred yesterday, August 7. The Australian national, Brock Christian Jarvis, reported to the police on July 21 that he had been robbed by a transgender…
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Bus stop sign location near BTS station sparks online outrage
A bus stop sign erected in the middle of a bush sparked a heated debate online, with netizens criticising its impractical location and safety concerns. The popular Facebook page Footpath Thai Style recently shared an image of a newly installed bus stop sign placed awkwardly within a bush on a narrow and uneven footpath. The page highlighted the location on…
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MRTA seeks approval for Orange Line route through Bangkok
The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) has formally requested permission from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to utilise its areas for the construction of the western route of the Orange Line. This new route aims to connect Bang Khun Non and Min Buri. Tawatchai Napasaksri, BMA’s Public Works Department Director, revealed that the MRTA, along with the concessionaire…
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Tuk tuk driver faints, crashes into taxi in Bangkok
A tuk tuk driver lost consciousness at the wheel, causing his vehicle to swerve off the road and collide with a taxi. Emergency responders quickly administered CPR after detecting a weak pulse and then transported him to the hospital for further treatment. The incident occurred today, August 8, at around 6.40am. The Poh Teck Tung Foundation received a call from…
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EU denounces Thailand’s opposition party dissolution
The European Union (EU) voiced serious concerns about the dissolution of Thailand’s opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) by the Constitutional Court, highlighting its potential negative impact on the country’s democratic progress. The EU labelled the court ruling as a setback for political pluralism in Thailand, noting that the MFP garnered 14 million votes out of 39 million in the 2023…
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Thai AirAsia launches new route from Tiruchi to Bangkok
Thai AirAsia will be launching direct flights from southern India’s Tiruchirappalli (also known as Tiruchi) to Bangkok, starting September 21. This move not only expands the airline’s network but also strengthens its foothold in the Indian market. The new service will operate thrice a week, offering flights in the Bangkok-Tiruchi-Bangkok sector on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The flight will depart…
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Thai thief gets his knickers in a twist over stolen briefs (video)
A Thai thief who stole underwear from a village in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok got his knickers in a twist and begged a victim to drop legal charges against him, fearing his wife would be hurt and think he liked other people’s underwear more than hers. The victim, a Thai woman named Bee, reported the theft to Chaiyaphruek Police Station…
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Cebu Pacific resumes flights from southern Philippines to Bangkok
Cebu Pacific resumes its international flights and launches new domestic routes from the southern Philippines city of Davao, including to Bangkok. Starting October 28, Cebu Pacific will operate direct flights thrice weekly between Davao and Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport. This eagerly anticipated route is a game-changer for those yearning to explore Thailand’s vibrant streets, bustling markets, and rich cultural…
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PM Srettha’s mother honoured at royal cremation ceremony
The funeral of Chodchoi Thavisin, mother of Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, took place with significant figures from various sectors attending to pay their respects. His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua appointed General Surayud Chulanont, President of the Privy Council, to represent him in the royal cremation ceremony held at Wat Thepsirintrawat yesterday, August 6 at 5pm. Notable attendees…
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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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New interior permanent secretary appointed, effective October 1
The Cabinet appointed Ansit Samphantharat as the new permanent secretary of the Ministry of Interior, effective from October 1. He will succeed Suttipong Juljarern, who will retire at the end of this month. Ansit currently serves as the director of the Department of Provincial Administration within the ministry. His appointment came alongside the approval of Supachai Pathumnakul as the Permanent…
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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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Bangkok residents tormented by year-long stone attacks
Residents of a neighbourhood in Lat Phrao district, Bangkok, are grappling with an ongoing ordeal as one household has been incessantly pelting stones at neighbouring homes. Despite multiple complaints and attempts at mediation, the situation remains unresolved. Tanongsak, a resident of Soi 226 in the Prasert-Manukit 27 area, reported that his house has been subjected to daily stone attacks for…
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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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Japanese woman searches for son missing in Thailand for 4 years
A Japanese woman travelled to Thailand in search of her son, who had requested 240,000 baht for medical expenses four years ago and has been missing since. This missing Japanese man is found facing charges of embezzlement before his disappearance. On August 5, 66 year old Yoshimi Nishi and her family visited Khlongtan Police Station to file a missing persons…
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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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