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Sponsored Travel vs international health insurance: Which coverage do you need overseas?
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Foreigner steals motorbike in Phuket after petting dog (video)
A foreign man pulled off a bizarre motorbike theft in Phuket by pretending to play with a dog before hopping on a parked bike and riding off in front of its stunned owner. The incident occurred yesterday, November 11, in the Samkong area of Phuket. According to witnesses and CCTV footage, the suspect casually approached the dog outside a property…
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Klatham Party MP assets frozen due to online gambling links
The Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) temporarily froze assets worth 159 million baht from a Member of Parliament (MP) of the Klatham Party over alleged financial links to an online gambling operation. Political activist and President of the Crime Victim Assistance Club, Atchariya Rueangrattanapong, accused MP Chonnaput Naksue of receiving benefits from online gambling platforms. He claimed to have evidence supporting…
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Pattaya motorbike crash kills 2 in freak handlebar tangle
Two motorcyclists were killed and another injured in a crash on Sukhumvit Road in Pattaya after a collision involving tangled handlebars. The accident occurred around 7.30pm yesterday, November 11, along the Sukhumvit Road stretch heading towards Chon Buri. Rescue workers from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation and officers from Bang Lamung Police Station rushed to the scene following reports of…
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Bangkok dust levels spike as orange alert hits 3 districts
Bangkok residents are being warned to take precautions as PM2.5 dust levels have reached health risk levels in several districts across the city. Today, November 12, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) reported that while most areas in the capital recorded acceptable air quality, PM2.5 dust levels surged to orange-alert status in three districts, meaning the fine particulate matter is high…
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Thai business loans expected to rise as year-end demand heats up
Business lending in Thailand is expected to rebound in the final quarter of the year, driven by rising demand from both large corporations and small firms, according to industry analysts. The uptick comes as the Bank of Thailand (BoT)’s latest regulations support the government’s debt relief initiative, giving financial institutions new tools to handle non-performing loans (NPLs) more effectively. Weerapat…
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Thailand video news | Thailand to reassess alcohol sale hours in eateries, Beware of fake TDAC portals
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay bring you the latest stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. We break down updates on Thailand’s alcohol sales regulations, share key tips to avoid scams when applying for the Thailand Digital Arrival Card, and look at why Thailand’s crypto community is celebrating as Binance rolls out new options to convert digital…
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PM Anutin wipes tears while comforting soldiers injured in border landmine
Prime Minister (PM) of Thailand, Anutin Charnvirakul, visited soldiers injured in a recent landmine explosion in Sisaket yesterday, November 11, and was seen wiping away tears while listening to one of them recount the incident. Two Thai soldiers, Sergeant Major First Class Thirdsak Samapong and Private Wachira Phantana, were injured after stepping on a landmine while patrolling the border between…
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Pattaya man attacks gran with metal bar over money dispute
A man in Pattaya assaulted his grandmother during a late-night argument over money, leaving her with serious head injuries and hospitalised. The assault occurred around 10pm on Monday, November 10, in front of the Khun Noi Jok porridge shop on Pattaya Third Road. Emergency responders from the Sawang Boriboon Rescue Foundation rushed to the scene and found the elderly woman,…
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Thailand’s booze rules baffle drinkers with surprise fines
Thailand’s new alcohol law now imposes hefty fines on those caught drinking or being served during restricted hours, causing confusion among locals and tourists. A government committee overseeing alcohol policy will meet tomorrow, November 13, to address widespread confusion caused by a recent amendment to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, which came into effect on November 8. The law introduces…
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Police suspect murder-suicide after family of 5 found dead in Chon Buri
A family of five died under mysterious circumstances at a house in Chon Buri province. Police suspect a murder-suicide linked to the family’s financial troubles. The village chief, Adul Rueangraksa, called officers from Nong Kham Police Station to investigate a house in Si Racha district on November 11, after he and residents forced their way into the property and discovered…
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Thailand vows to tear down rogue scam towers in forests
Thailand’s Senate committee is pushing for the removal of illegal telecom towers built in forest areas that are allegedly aiding cross-border scam operations. Committee chairperson Chiwaphap Chiwatham announced the move ahead of a committee meeting this week, revealing that numerous telecom towers suspected of supporting scam syndicates in Myanmar and Cambodia had been illegally built in protected forest areas. “These…
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Speeding trailer overturns in Phatthalung, crushes traffic flow
An 18-wheel trailer overturned in Phatthalung, South Thailand, after colliding with a car, blocking both lanes and causing major traffic disruption. No serious injuries were reported. The crash occurred at 4am today, November 12, in Na Thom subdistrict, when the trailer lost control and slammed into an oncoming car, blocking both lanes of the highway and causing a major traffic…
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Phuket duo arrested with 2,000 packs of smuggled cigarettes
Officials in Phuket Town busted two suspects for selling smuggled cigarettes after raids were launched in response to complaints from concerned residents. The sting was launched after concerned residents tipped off officers about untaxed cigarettes being sold openly in shops. Leading the crackdown were Mueang District Chief Pairoj Srilamul and Administrative Chief Sukanda Srirak, with backup from the Phuket District…
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Brit and Thai arrested in Pattaya for running poppers sex toy ring
An illegal online sex toy and poppers operation was arrested in Pattaya after police responded to public complaints about explicit ads plastered across the city. The arrest followed weeks of public complaints about eye-catching stickers slapped onto utility poles and public property, all promoting a site called “PATTAYA POPPERS.” The racy ads offered everything from sex toys and performance pills…
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Stormy southern seas and chilly dawns grip Thailand
Thailand braces for shifting skies as a weak high-pressure system from China continues to influence the country’s upper regions, bringing cooler mornings to the north and northeast. Meanwhile, scattered thundershowers remain a possibility across much of the country due to changing wind patterns. The forecast from 6pm yesterday, November 11, to 6pm today, November 12, is as follows: In the…
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Malaysian man arrested for swindling 22 million baht from retired Thai teacher
Today, police arrested a Malaysian man for posing as a policeman and medical professional to swindle more than 22 million baht from a retired Thai teacher in the central province of Uthai Thani. The 70 year old retired teacher, Kanjana, reported to Mueang Uthai Thani police that she was tricked by a scammer. She transferred a total of over 22…
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Thai man at large after attacking and threatening boy with gun at school
A Thai man remains at large after attacking and threatening a 14 year old boy with a gun at a school in the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat today. Rescuers from the Tai Tek Siang Tung Foundation were called to a school on the outskirts of the city to transport the injured boy to hospital. The boy sustained a…
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Retired policewoman in Saraburi seeks new home for wild cat after serious attack
An 83 year old retired policewoman in the central province of Saraburi sought a new home for a wild cat she had attempted to pet after it attacked her, leaving severe injuries that required more than 100 stitches. Jeraja asked a rescue team for help in catching a wild cat she had been caring for and treating like her beloved…
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Rohingya boat sinks near Thai-Malaysia border, dozens missing
Dozens are feared dead and many more remain missing after a packed boat carrying Rohingya refugees capsized near the Thailand-Malaysia maritime border. Malaysian and Thai police have intensified their search for survivors and victims following the sinking of a boat believed to be carrying 70 Rohingya refugees. The incident, which occurred near the maritime boundary between the two nations, has…
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Binance eyes Thai crypto tourists in new baht conversion push
Binance TH is exploring local partnerships to join a new Thai initiative allowing foreign tourists to convert digital assets into baht during their visits. Binance Thailand, the local arm of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is gearing up to join the government’s TouristDigiPay programme, a digital finance sandbox designed to let foreign tourists convert crypto into Thai baht for spending…
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Aussie woman dies in Phuket after hotel fling with German tourist
A German tourist found his Aussie companion unresponsive after a one-night stand at a Phuket resort, hours after penning a heartfelt letter as she slept beside him. A 49 year old German man found himself at the centre of a heartbreaking incident after a night of drinking and intimacy with 47 year old Australian tourist Karla Drescher, originally from New…
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Thai woman apologises after exposing private parts in tattoo contest
A Thai woman issued a public apology after exposing her private parts during a tattoo contest in Saraburi province on Saturday, November 8. An explicit video of the female contestant circulated on Thai social media on Monday, November 10, sparking criticism both against the woman and the event organisers. The two-day event, held from November 7 and 8, marked the…
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Indian tourist’s gold necklace swiped in Pattaya hug scam
An Indian tourist was robbed of his gold necklace on Pattaya Beach after being approached by two transgender persons posing as friendly companions late at night. At around 11.30pm on Saturday, November 8, a 24 year old Indian man, identified as Kirubakaran Sankar, reported to Pattaya City Police that he had been robbed of his gold necklace, worth over 70,000…
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Phuket parents demand removal of school director over integrity
Parents in Phuket staged a protest outside a local school, calling for the removal of its director over leadership concerns and alleged mismanagement. Angry parents staged a protest demanding the immediate transfer of Cherng Talay Witthaya School’s director, Pajaree Suwatthikun, citing poor leadership, internal conflict, and financial transparency concerns. On Sunday, November 9, around 20 frustrated parents and residents gathered outside…
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Chiang Rai’s White Temple to double tourist fee in 2026
Wat Rong Khun in Chiang Rai will double its entry fee for foreign tourists to support maintenance and upgrades at the popular temple attraction. Starting January 1, 2026, Wat Rong Khun, also known as the White Temple, will increase its entry fee for foreign tourists from 100 baht to 200 baht. The new ticket price includes access to the popular…
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TMD warns of colder week ahead as Thailand weather shifts
Thailand will see shifting winds, scattered rain, and cooler temperatures as weather patterns change across the country, officials have announced. Somkuan Tonjan, Director of the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD)’s Weather Forecasting Division, announced that from today, November 11, to tomorrow, November 12, changing wind patterns and high humidity will continue to bring cloudy skies and light to moderate rain across…
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Thailand pulls Cambodia peace deal after landmine hits soldiers
Thailand suspended a key agreement with Cambodia after soldiers were injured by landmines near the border, prompting swift action from national security leaders. At a high-stakes National Security Council (NSC) meeting chaired by Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, officials approved the suspension of the four-point Thai-Cambodian Kuala Lumpur Declaration. The decision came in response to a recent explosion…
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Myanmar man found dead after booze binge in Samut Prakan
A Myanmar man was found dead in a Samut Prakan condo after a night of heavy drinking with friends, prompting police to investigate the cause of death. At around 9pm yesterday, November 10, police officers from Bang Pu Police Station were called to a condominium in the Bang Pu Mai subdistrict, Mueang district, after reports of a dead man in…
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Ex-ranger arrested after firing over 20 rounds near Rayong residential area
Yesterday, police arrested an ex-ranger after he fired more than 20 gunshots at a construction site near a residential area in the eastern province of Rayong. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Officers from Klaeng Police Station were called to deal with the violent behaviour of the former ranger from the Royal Thai Paramilitary Force, known as Thahan Phran. The suspect,…
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Security guard kills launderette owner in Bangkok over past dispute
A woman was fatally stabbed outside her Bangkok home by a former security guard, following a dispute that had led to his dismissal weeks earlier. Police arrested a 71 year old security guard today, November 11, for stabbing a launderette owner in front of her home. The incident unfolded at around 11pm yesterday, November 10, when Hua Mak police were alerted…
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