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UNESCO bid: Nakhon Phanom temple set for global recognition
In a move that could catapult one of Thailand’s most revered temples into the global spotlight, Minister of Culture Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol visited Wat Phra That Phanom in Nakhon Phanom province to advance the temple’s nomination for UNESCO World Heritage status. During her visit yesterday, April 28, Sudawan paid homage at the sacred site, taking part in a ceremonial wrapping of…
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Couple arrested for online gambling scheme promising 50000 baht prizes
The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau apprehended a couple involved in operating an online gambling activity named Egg Pick for Luck and Wealth, based in Nakhon Pathom province. The couple reportedly lured participants with cash prizes up to 50,000 baht, generating a monthly income of 400,000 baht. Police Lieutenant General Trirong Phiwphan, together with other senior officials, yesterday, April 28, announced…
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Thai national park wildfire hero dies in motorcycle accident
A tragic incident unfolded in Chiang Mai over the weekend when a 62 year old volunteer firefighter lost his life after his motorcycle plunged off a hill road following a long day battling wildfires. Manit Sawansu, a dedicated volunteer ranger with the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP), had been working tirelessly to combat the raging fires…
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He said, they said: RTA hits back over academic’s lèse majesté row
The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has fired back after a political bust-up over its decision to pursue lèse majesté charges against an academic, insisting it’s got every right to defend the monarchy, no matter who’s in the dock. RTA spokesperson Major General Winthai Suvari waded into the Paul Chambers controversy yesterday, April 28, confirming that Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC)…
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Rate expectations: BoT tipped to slash interest rates
Thailand’s top bankers are bracing for a financial shake-up, with the central bank set to cut interest rates this week as economic headwinds from abroad leave growth floundering. The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is widely expected to trim its key policy rate by 0.25 percentage points tomorrow, April 30, as the kingdom battles a growing storm of economic setbacks. Kasikorn…
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Thunderbolt sets Isaan home ablaze in terrifying storm (video)
A ferocious thunderstorm sent shockwaves through Na Chueak district, Maha Sarakham province, last night after a bolt of lightning struck a house and sparked a raging fire that gutted the entire property. At 7.10pm yesterday, April 28, Police Lieutenant Somwang Prangprakhon, Deputy Inspector at Por Phan Police Station, received an urgent call about a house fire in Baan Por Phan,…
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Factory worker found dead with injuries in Chon Buri room
A factory worker was found dead in his rented room in Si Racha district, Chon Buri province, yesterday, April 28. The 40 year old, identified as Montree, bore bruises on his face and body, and there were traces of blood splattered across the room. Police Colonel Tosawat Phothisa from Nong Kham Police Station received the report of the death. Officers, including…
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Fruit vendor arrested for distributing child pornography in Thailand
The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) in Nonthaburi yesterday held a press conference announcing the arrest of a fruit seller who was also distributing child pornography for financial gain. Police Lieutenant General Trirong Phiwphan, along with other senior officers, detailed the investigation that led to the capture of 32 year old Thammasorn, a fruit vendor from Chon Buri, who was…
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Teenager reels in thief after mobile snatched at Pattaya pier
A teenager’s quiet night of squid fishing in Pattaya turned into a real catch of the day, when a suspected thief tried to make off with his mobile, only to get hooked and hauled in by a quick-thinking witness. It was around 9pm on Sunday, April 27, when a peaceful evening at Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya was interrupted by…
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Gang leader in Samut Prakan accused of violent assaults
Ekaphop Lueangprasert, founder of the Sai Mai Tong Rod Facebook page, accompanied two people to file a complaint against the leader of the Five M 888 gang, Fluke, for violent assault and other criminal activities. The incidents involved the assault of a 19 year old student and the coercion of a 15 year old girl, including filming such acts and…
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High drama! Pattaya cannabis shop worker hurt in late-night attack
A late-night horror unfolded at a Pattaya cannabis shop when a terrified female store worker was attacked by a crazed customer, sparking fresh fears over security in Thailand’s booming weed industry. Just steps from the busy Tony Intersection on South Pattaya Road, and worryingly close to a traffic police booth, a young woman’s nightmare began at around 11pm on Sunday,…
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Summer storm hits Thailand with heavy rain and hail
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a forecast warning of a summer storm affecting 58 provinces with heavy rain, strong winds, hail, and possible lightning. The announcement yesterday, April 28, to Thursday, May 1, with regions in northern and northeastern Thailand expected to be affected. The TMD’s 24-hour forecast indicates that upper Thailand will experience summer storms, characterised by thunderstorms,…
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What are the advantages of buying Instagram followers?
Instagram has had a big effect on people’s lives worldwide. It is a social network where people share photos and videos, but it is also a powerful tool for building and promoting businesses. Many people buy followers to try to get more friends quickly. This method can work, and it also has some advantages. Why Is It So Hard To…
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Thai undertaker earns nearly 60,000 baht from gold collected from burials
A Thai undertaker in the central province of Saraburi earned nearly 60,000 baht from gold pieces collected from dead bodies. The man visited a renowned gold shop in Saraburi, Namo Ban Chang Tong, to sell pieces of gold that he had collected throughout his working life. The undertaker stated that he and his colleagues were unsure whether the pieces they had…
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Chinese man denied bail for transgender’s murder in Pattaya
The 42 year old Chinese national, arrested for the murder of a 25 year old transgender woman in Pattaya, was denied bail after a three-hour-long interrogation today, April 28. Officers cited the severity of the crime, along with concerns of his fleeing, as the reason. Following the investigation, Tongyuen Fu, a was escorted to the Pattaya Provincial Court, where police implemented…
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Sisaket family seeks justice after decade of son’s abuse
A family in Sisaket province is pleading for justice after enduring a decade of abuse from their drug-addicted son. Thirty-two-year-old Songpol has been accused of repeatedly assaulting his 60 year old mother, Thongsri. The incidents have been reported to local police numerous times without any decisive action. The latest incident occurred yesterday, April 27, around 9am in Ban Phue Mai…
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Mystery of British man still missing in Thailand lives on
The mystery of the British man who vanished after a legendary beach party in Thailand nearly 20 years ago still remains a puzzle for the police. The police added that the search is far from over. The hunt for missing Norwich man Daniel Hall, who disappeared under baffling circumstances in Thailand in 2008, remains very much alive, police revealed. Hall, a…
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Thailand enforces new rules on liquids and gels for flights
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has issued new regulations restricting the volume of liquids, gels, and sprays that passengers can carry onto aircraft or into restricted airport areas. Effective from April 22, these items must not exceed 100 millilitres per container to avoid confiscation. The Royal Gazette announced that the CAAT had released guidelines for screening liquids, gels, and…
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Xin Ke Yuan Steel’s licences revoked after legal violations
Industry Minister Akanat Promphan announced today that Xin Ke Yuan Steel Co Ltd will have its operating licences permanently revoked, alongside a nationwide ban on its use of induction furnace (IF) technology, following multiple legal violations on the State Audit Office (SAO) building. Akanat explained that Xin Ke Yuan Steel had violated several legal regulations and would face an investigation…
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Yala police officers injured in devastating roadside bomb attack
An explosive attack targeted a patrol vehicle in Yala province, resulting in severe injuries to three Border Patrol Police officers. The incident occurred while they were returning from a medical check-up in Yala city. One officer later succumbed to injuries, and two others remain in critical condition. The attack took place in Thanto district, Yala, affecting officers from the Border…
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PM visits Sakon Nakhon to address water quality, support tourism projects
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra visited Sakon Nakhon province today to review water management efforts and receive progress updates from Sakon Nakhon Governor Chusak Ruaying at Don Koen Public Park in Mueang district. The governor reported concerns about the deteriorating water quality and ecosystem of Nong Han Lake, which has become a major discharge point for untreated household wastewater. Rapid weed…
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Ayutthaya ordination ceremony draws crowd with elephants
A lively ordination ceremony took place at Wat Pom Raman, in Ayutthaya province for the son of Manoch and Anchalee Khaokaew, renowned proprietors of a religious supply store. Their son, Akkarawit Khaokaew, was ordained with grandeur, riding into the temple on an elephant amidst a vibrant procession. The event drew a lively crowd, including family, friends, and notable guests like…
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DSI hunts 23 suspects after cyberattack on government websites
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) yesterday announced an intensification of its investigation into a major cyberattack that crippled 16 Thai government websites, disrupting online services across Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom, and Chon Buri. The operation, dubbed Operation Shutdown Backlink, originally kicked off on October 29, 2024, when a group of hackers breached government websites. The hackers redirected traffic to illegal…
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Chinese national arrested in Bangkok for counterfeit goods
Police apprehended a 48 year old Chinese national at a well-known shopping mall in the Pratunam area of Bangkok, today, April 28. The suspect, Yang Jin, was caught smuggling and selling counterfeit goods, with over 27,856 items seized from his store. The operation was led by Police Major General Tasnaphum Charupraphan, with Police Colonel Phuwadech Julkasevi and Police Lieutenant Visarut…
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Foreign Lamborghini driver condemned for dangerous driving
Thai netizens condemned a foreigner in a Lamborghini caught driving dangerously through Phuket. Accusations are flying, with locals alleging that police allow wealthy foreigners to dodge justice by flashing cash. A Thai driver captured the heated exchange with the foreign man and his Thai wife, sharing the explosive video on the Phuket Times Facebook page. The page subsequently shared the…
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Misunderstanding over alleged child abduction in Saraburi clarified
A misunderstanding involving an alleged child abduction gang in Saraburi surfaced after CCTV footage captured the incident. The people involved claimed it was merely playful behaviour. A shop owner supported their statement, and they plan to meet the police yesterday, April 27. The incident began when a Facebook user shared a video showing three men in a white box truck.…
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Fugitive ferry fiend finally caught after 15-year hunt
After evading capture for over 15 years, a former ferry conductor from Khlong Saen Saep has been apprehended for luring and assaulting a 13 year old regular passenger. The incident occurred in a hotel room where the victim was later threatened into silence. Today, April 28, Police Major General Songklot Krikkritaya, commander of the Anti-Human Trafficking Division, ordered the arrest…
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Thailand targets nominee accountants to curb illegal foreign businesses
The Ministry of Commerce is set to introduce regulations preventing people acting as nominees from serving as accountants in a bid to curb foreigners from illegally operating businesses in Thailand. Oramon Sapthaweetham, Director-General of the Department of Business Development, revealed that Deputy Commerce Minister Napintorn Srisanpang, who chairs the Subcommittee on Preventing and Suppressing Nominee Activities, is prioritising the issue…
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Chokchai miracle coin consecration draws large crowd in Kamphaeng Phet
A significant turnout was observed at Wat Nam Dib as devotees gathered for the consecration ceremony, known as Phutthaphisek, of the Wat Nam Dib temple’s latest amulet, the Chokchai miracle coin. The ceremony, led by Phra Khru Phalat “Chokchai” Chaiwuttho, drew a large crowd of disciples and admirers, highlighting the amulet’s popularity. The event took place at the Boonphakdee Buddhist…
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Gunman arrested after killing 17 year old girl over glance exchange
Lam Luk Ka Police Station officers arrested a Thai gunman who killed a 17 year old girl at the weekend following an exchange of glances at a barbecue restaurant in the central province of Pathum Thani on April 20. The 17 year old victim, Wanwisa, also known as Tangmo, lost her life after a fatal shooting on a road in…
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