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Golf dreams dashed: Thailand’s rising star disqualified from US Women’s Open after 5-hole fiasco
Thailand‘s Natthakritta Vongtaveelap endured a brief appearance at the US Women’s Open after the precocious golf star was disqualified after completing just five holes. The disqualification yesterday came as a result of her caddie using a rangefinder, which violated the local golf rule implemented for the championship, prohibiting the use of distance-measuring devices. While a single breach would have incurred…
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Teen skater injured in gang assault at Pattaya park after noise dispute
In the early hours of this morning, an 18 year old skateboarder sustained substantial injuries after confrontations with an unruly gang of teenagers at a skate park in South Pattaya. Enraged by their noisy motorbike engines, the victim reportedly antagonised the gang, leading to a brutal assault with weapons before the gang fled the scene. The incident was reported to…
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Future PM Pita invites Taylor Swift to Thailand, stating full democracy is back
The future Prime Minister of Thailand and leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP), Pita Limjaroenrat, took to Twitter yesterday to reach out to American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, inviting her to return to Thailand now that the country has restored full democracy. Taylor Swift shows are among the most eagerly anticipated concerts among Thai fans. The latest queen of pop…
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Stream of despair: US livestreamer threatens to kill himself if jailed in Thailand for distributing obscene content (video)
A high profile US livestreamer threatened to “kill himself” after learning he faces five years in a Thailand jail for streaming a scantily-clad sexy lap dance for his girlfriend in a Bangkok hotel. Paul Denion, better known as “Ice Poseidon ” to his followers, was arrested by Thai police after he was reported for livestreaming himself dressed half-naked in women’s…
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Elderly man and young woman severely injured in Phuket accident
A tragic biking accident occurred yesterday on Thepkrasattri Road in Phuket involving an elderly man and a young woman. Seventy-three year old Anek Amnuaychokchai was eagerly boarding a songthaew when he was struck by a motorbike riding at high speed. The 25 year old woman operating the motorbike, identified as Acting Sub Lieutenant Fadiya Munoh, was hurled into the back…
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Foreign felons fall: Immigration Bureau’s busts net 25 international suspects in Thailand’s crime crackdown
Immigration Bureau officers yesterday announced a number of successful operations against foreign criminals in Thailand. The Immigration Bureau managed to arrest 25 foreign suspects in five major cases. The first case was the arrest of a 31 year old Swiss man named Jonathan who managed to evade a drug charge in Switzerland and sought refuge in Thailand. The authorities apprehended…
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Chon Buri van collision leaves 5 injured in early morning accident
In the early hours of this morning, a collision between two vans in Chon Buri province led to five people being injured. Police and emergency services from Samed Police Station were alerted to the crash at a red light intersection in Samed, Mueang Chon Buri, at around 5am. En route to pick up employees, the driver of a Toyota van…
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Shopper leaves underwear behind at store, netizens baffled and amused
An unusual incident in a Vietnamese clothing store was a source of bafflement for both staff and netizens after a woman trying on a pair of jeans accidentally left behind her underwear. The oddity of the situation soon caused a stir online after the disbelieving retail staff posted photos online seeking the original owner, much to the amusement of the virtual…
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TMD issues flash floods and heavy rain warning
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD)announced a cautionary warning for the period this weekend, urging people to brace for heavy rainfall, risk of flash floods, and forest runoff. The department also warned of high waves, recommending that people avoid travelling by boat. The TMD today forecasted the weather over the next 24-hour period, emphasising that a moderate southwest monsoon continues to…
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Warehouse fire in Nonthaburi draws over 50 fire engines, suspicion points to electrical short circuit
Over 50 fire engines and some 100 firefighters, last night dashed to extinguish a raging warehouse inferno in Nonthaburi, taking 90 minutes to bravely overcome the fierce fire. The preliminary investigation suggests that an electrical short circuit may have triggered the outbreak of the fire in the warehouse. At approximately 9.20pm yesterday, local authorities in the district of Bang Sri…
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Hair-raising humiliation: Middle-aged mob forces young woman to strip in shocking China store incident
A shocking case of public humiliation surfaced from a clothes store in China, where a group of middle-aged women attacked and forcibly stripped a young woman of her clothes and cut her hair after accusing her of being a “mistress.” Chinese netizens were confronted by footage showing a violent scene of public humiliation in the clothing shop. A gang of…
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Italian discovery of Ancient Roman gold coins worth millions found in Cressoni Theatre
In an unexpected find, labourers sent to repair the basement of the Cressoni Theatre in Como, Italy, stumbled across an ancient pot laden with hundreds of gold coins. The Italian discovery put a halt to the repair work as crews set out to uncover further historical treasure. The workers who initially embarked on repairing the basement floor of Como’s Cressoni…
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THAI lags as Centara Grand emerges Thailand’s strongest brand
The sluggish revival of business tourism, coupled with Thailand’s failure to establish itself as a global connection hub, has resulted in the brand value of Thai Airways (THAI) lagging behind its rivals. Conversely, Centara Grand Hotels & Resorts has emerged as the strongest brand in the nation this year. According to Alex Haigh, who serves as the Asia-Pacific Managing Director at…
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Property scam: Elderly woman loses 70,000 baht and gold ring to fraudsters
Devastated by a fraudulent scheme, a 74 year old woman endured the loss of 70,000 baht from her bank savings, as well as her gold ring. She was tricked by a group of four unscrupulous individuals who convinced her of a lucrative land sale. Engaging residents and even monks, they’ve managed to trick multiple victims. This property scam incident came…
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Migrant amnesty programme extended for half a million foreign labourers in Thailand
In a bid to alleviate Thailand’s labour shortage and lay the groundwork for post-pandemic economic recovery, the country’s Cabinet has decided to lengthen its foreign migrants’ amnesty programme until the close of the month. This initiative allows close to half a million workers from neighbouring nations, namely Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam, to effectively organise the permits necessary for legal…
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Bangkok intersection project expedited for August completion amid safety concerns
The Bangkok City Administration, led by Governor Chadchart Sittipunt, has instructed the contracting company of the Na Ranong Bangkok intersection flyover project to expedite the delayed construction and ensure its completion by the end of this month. Pedestrians have been faced with risk by an unfinished footbridge under the flyover. The previous infrastructure was removed, leading pedestrians to risk their…
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Buriram hospital’s dog becomes TikTok sensation as patient’s assistant (video)
In a departure from the norm, a hospital in Buriram‘s Nong Don district has assigned an unconventional employee as an “annoyed patient’s assistant.” A one year old mixed breed female dog named Bami captured public admiration on TikTok for her hospitality to hospital visitors. The TikTok user @aumoverprep originally posted a video clip featuring the endearing Bami, an employee at…
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Firearm frenzy: Suspects in actor retaliation case surrender to police in central Thailand
Two individuals involved in the infamous retaliation on a former actor have handed themselves over to the police in central Thailand following charges of assault with a firearm. Surrendering their continued defiance, the accused are now seeking to nullify the previous false testimonies given against them. This account comes amid an intensive ongoing hunt for a third conspirator involved in…
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Northeast Thailand villages ravaged by wild elephants: Urgent action plea
Agricultural communities in Loei, a province in northeast Thailand, are grappling with the daunting invasion of wild elephants from the Phu Luang Wildlife Reserve. The elephants have devoured crops almost entirely in some fields, leading to an earnest plea to the relevant government agencies for an urgent resolution. The impacted residents mainly inhabit 11 villages in Phu Kradueng and Huai…
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Missing Thai woman found, close friend confesses to murder
A Thai woman allegedly confessed to the police that she and her boyfriend murdered a close friend, who was former reported to be missing. The murderer claimed that she killed her friend to end the debt she owed her. A Thai woman filed a complaint with Mueang Kanchanaburi Police Station in the central province of Kanchanaburi on Saturday, July 1,…
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Vietnamese couple’s inflatable pool wedding day procession takes Internet by storm
In an incredible display of love and resilience, a Vietnamese couple has become an online sensation after braving a torrential downpour on their wedding day. Not letting the floods in the southern region of Vietnam deter them, the couple found a unique solution – the groom guided his bride to their home on an inflatable pool. Reports indicate that due…
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Warning issued over ‘soil fever’ surge amid rainy season in Nakhon Ratchasima
Health authorities in Nakhon Ratchasima have issued a warning over cases of melioidosis, commonly known as ‘soil fever.’ The lethal and infectious disease is mostly found in soil, paddy fields, farmlands, vegetable plots, rubber plantations, and ponds. It typically affects those who come into direct contact with contaminated water and soil. People residing in flooded areas and those involved in…
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Vietnamese groom’s embrace with another woman at wedding sparks furore
A flurry of controversy has erupted after a video surfaced online showing a groom intimately embracing a woman, not the bride, during his wedding ceremony in Vietnam. The bride, unable to bear witness to the brazen display, eventually picked up her long skirt and exited the scene alone amid the shocked gasps of wedding guests. The wedding ceremony in Vietnam…
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US hiker’s miraculous survival after being trapped in mud for days
In what’s been deemed an incredible story of survival, a 31 year old American hiker from Massachusetts was rescued after becoming trapped in mud for at least 3 days. Other hikers managed to lend their assistance to the woman, who was reported missing on June 26, at Borderland State Park, WBZ reported. Police officers who were called to the park…
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Late-night crash kills 1, critically injuries 2 in collision between car and ice truck
A fatal late-night crash involving a Chevrolet car and a six-wheeler ice delivery truck resulted in one death and two casualties along route 2068, which connects Non Thai and Nong Sarong, Nakhon Ratchasima. Police are seeking accurate answers to the cause of the tragic accident. The incident occurred on the inbound lane to Non Thai district. The black Chevrolet’s front was seen…
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Power play unleashed: New Thai prime minister set to take centre stage in thrilling joint sessions showdown
The Deputy House Speaker-elect announced today the highly anticipated installation of the new prime minister of Thailand is likely to be installed within the first three joint sessions of the House of Representatives and the Senate, scheduled over the next two weeks. Deputy House Speaker-elect Pichet Chuamuangphan said that the three sessions are planned for July 13, 19 and 20,…
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Thieves nab materials worth 2 million baht from Krabi pool villa, remain at large months later
Culprits behind the alleged theft of materials worth over 2 million baht from a pool villa in Krabi remain at large months after the event. The owner reported the incident to the police five months ago, but the suspects still haven’t been caught. Khwansurat Beger, a 32 year old woman originally from Surat Thani, invested over 10 million baht in…
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Sick Dutchman physically assaulted by Thai neighbour in Chon Buri
A Dutchman with hemiparesis sought help from Thai locals after a neighbour physically assaulted him at his rental house in Chon Buri province. Police officers are trying to track down the attacker. Locals accompanied the 72 year old foreign victim, Alphonse Huber Meijers, to the Huay Yai Police Station to officially complain about his Thai neighbour. The picture shared on…
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Scammer alert: Rogue seller fleecing train passengers in Nakhon Sawan
Nakhon Sawan Railway Station has been a recent hotspot for a scammer. Numerous social media users are warning others of a dishonest merchant on board the trains who claims that he has no change and disappears after offering to exchange for smaller notes. This rogue scammer seems to be a common scourge, as many have faced a similar situation. A…
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Occupation lockdown: Thailand’s Labour Ministry draws the line for foreigners, 27 out, 13 in the conditions
The Ministry of Labour in Thailand outlined a list of 40 occupations that are off-limits for foreigners, with 27 being completely restricted and 13 permitted under certain conditions. These occupations are classified into four categories, aiming to address the shortage of local labour in areas where Thai nationals show less interest, particularly in light of the large-scale arrival of foreign workers…
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