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Managing medical expenses in Thailand is important as healthcare costs continue to rise. The country’s healthcare system includes both public and private options, but even with the Universal Coverage Scheme (UCS) for citizens, many still face high out-of-pocket medical expenses....
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Thailand video news | Missing British man found dead in Bangkok, Phnom Penh nightclub fire kills two, injures five
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay cover key stories from Thailand and Asia. Bangkok authorities have found a missing British tourist dead, while a Thai man in Rayong faces outrage for attacking his ex-girlfriend. Five Thai hostages freed by Hamas will return home this week, and confusion surrounds Thailand’s new Digital Arrival Card rollout. In a major crackdown,…
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Vietnamese workers arrested in Pattaya beauty salon raid
The Tourist Police Bureau conducted a raid on a beauty salon in Pattaya, resulting in the arrest of Vietnamese nationals for working illegally in a restricted occupation. The operation took place on Tuesday, February 4, under the directive of Police Lieutenant Colonel Piyapong Raksa, Deputy Superintendent of Investigation at the bureau. Residents had alerted the police about foreign nationals allegedly…
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Thai police rescue student from 1.5 million baht scam
Thai police were commended for rescuing a university student from a call centre scam that held her for a 1.5 million baht ransom. The incident occurred yesterday, February 5, when the call centre gang lured the student from a renowned university in Rangsit, convincing her to transfer nearly 1.5 million baht. Police Colonel Kiattisak Mitprasat of Khlong Luang Police Station…
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Illegal gambling ring in Bangkok busted, Taiwanese nabbed
Thai cybercrime police conducted a major raid on an illegal online gambling network in Bangkok, apprehending a Taiwanese leader and detaining more than 20 administrators. The network, which posed as an NFT trading website, was secretly providing online gambling services, including slots, live casinos, sports betting, and poker. Officials estimate the network’s annual cash flow exceeded 500 million baht. This…
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PPRP opposes casino legalisation, fears national harm
The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) announced its opposition to the government’s proposed bill on entertainment complexes, which aims to legalise casino gambling. The party argues that the legalisation of casinos could negatively impact Thailand and its citizens, while the bill disproportionately empowers the prime minister. The party plans to address the casino issue during the no-confidence debate it intends to…
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Middle-aged man crashes sedan into parked truck in Chon Buri
An incident involving a middle-aged man was reported today, February 6, when he allegedly drove a sedan into the back of a parked pickup truck in Chon Buri. The crash occurred outside the Oum Rak Animal Hospital on Samed-Angsila Road, Mueang district, Chon Buri province, and left the sedan severely damaged. The driver, appearing to be in his 50s or 60s,…
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Pattaya shooting leads to surrender of two suspects
A violent incident in Pattaya involving a shooting has led to the surrender of two people, including the father of a 14 year old girl involved in a dispute with another teenager. The shooting resulted in injuries to three people. Two men, 36 year old Kittisak and 30 year old Ekachai, turned themselves in to the Pattaya police on Tuesday,…
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Foreign man stabs Thai app-based motorcycle rider in car park
A foreign man refused to pay a transport fare and stabbed a Thai app-based motorcycle rider in the car park of a shopping mall in Bangkok’s Pathum Wan district on January 24. A video of a foreigner arguing with a Thai app-based motorcycle rider was shared on a Thai social media platform last month but it only gained attention from…
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Caught with his visa down: Thai cops snare suspected American pedophile
In a dramatic swoop, Thai immigration officers uncovered an alleged American pedophile in the unsuspecting town of Nakhon Ratchasima after police discovered the 57 year old had overstayed his visa. Overstaying his welcome by far more than a few days, the man, named Negri, is a key suspect on the FBI’s radar, hunted down for harrowing charges encompassing child exploitation…
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Prisoners in Thailand may earn early release by reading books
The Department of Corrections (DoC) is considering the implementation of reading as a criterion for prisoners’ early release, as announced by Justice Minister Police Colonel Tawee Sodsong. The proposal involves a project where inmates could earn one day of parole for each book they read while incarcerated. The initiative is designed to encourage learning and ensure prisoners receive basic education…
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Thailand heat up by 3°C, PM2.5 levels to rise across regions
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning about an increase in temperatures by 1 to 3 degrees Celsius across Thailand and a likely rise in PM2.5 toxic dust levels, affecting nearly all regions. The south will experience rain, with residents advised to take health precautions until today, February 6. The 24-hour weather forecast predicts weakening high-pressure systems over northeast…
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Thai airports increase passenger service charge by 25 baht
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) board has agreed to a 25 baht rise in the passenger service charge (PSC) at seven airports across various provinces. This adjustment, suggested by the Department of Airports (DoA), will be implemented at DoA-managed airports in Krabi, Surat Thani, Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Si Thammarat, and Phitsanulok. During the CAAT…
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Trump’s mad, mad, mad, mad world—now with extra madness
It’s a mad, mad, mad, mad, world, about to get a whole lot madder under newly elected United States President Donald Trump. The 78 year old alleged leader of the free world, not content with stirring a hornet’s nest by saying he plans to take over Greenland and make Canada a US state, yesterday, February 5, he announced plans to…
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Exclusive: The strategy behind Stake F1’s Hustlin’ Harder Campaign
The iconic O2 Arena in London set the stage for an extraordinary moment in Formula 1 as the Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber unveiled its 2025 challenger, the C45. Thousands of fans, media representatives, and stakeholders gathered to witness the reveal, which coincided with Formula One’s F175 LIVE celebration marking the sport’s 75th anniversary. With dramatic lighting and an energetic…
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Phatthalung woman detains parents over 30 million baht
A 46 year old Thai woman accused her 50 year old sister of detaining their parents in a rented house for over three months. The woman, Kulisara, claims her sister, Kirati administered psychiatric medication without a doctor’s prescription, allegedly to seize a 30 million baht inheritance. Kulisara reported the incident to the police in Mueang district, Phatthalung province, seeking to…
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Anutin: Thaksin still has political power despite election results
Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul countered assertions that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has lost his political influence. Anutin maintains that Thaksin continues to wield significant political power. “Warriors are warriors. To underestimate Thaksin or say he is losing his magic can bring [the big mouth] an unprecedented disaster.” The statement follows analyses from political commentators questioning Thaksin’s influence after…
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Bank of Thailand targets illegal loan apps for removal
The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has identified 10 mobile applications offering personal loans illegally and is taking steps to have them removed from the App Store and Google Play Store. Pirajit Padmasuta, the central bank’s senior director for financial consumer protection and supervision of financial service providers, stated that the regulator initially reported the 10 verified illegal apps, including Fineasy…
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Unregistered hotels could boost tourism revenue to 3.5 trillion baht
Unregistered hotel operators entering the registration system could significantly increase hidden tourism revenues, potentially reaching 3.5 trillion baht if successful, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry. Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong stated that the annual revenue reported by the ministry is lower than the actual tourism figures due to the extensive informal economy, which includes illegal accommodations and…
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Nonthaburi: Retired teacher loses 2 million baht in call centre scam
A retired teacher fell victim to a call centre scam, losing 2 million baht after being convinced by fraudsters. The incident took place on February 3, when scammers contacted the elderly woman via a messaging app, impersonating officials from the Ministry of Finance. The scammers persuaded the woman that her bank account should not hold more than 2 million baht,…
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Thai man throws ex-girlfriend down stairs, threatens to share explicit videos
In a shocking display of violence, a Thai man reportedly threw his girlfriend down a 1.7-metre stairwell outside her workplace in the eastern province of Rayong. Not content with this abhorrent act, he brazenly took to social media, offering explicit videos as a twisted bounty for any information on her whereabouts. The Facebook page Jmoi v+ shared security camera footage…
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Thai hostages freed by Hamas to return home on Febraury 8
Five Thai nationals held hostage by the Palestinian group Hamas for over a year, are scheduled to return home on Saturday, February 8, as stated by Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa. Yesterday, February 4, the minister updated on the repatriation efforts from Israel. The Thai hostages returning are Sathien Suwannakham, Pongsak Thaenna, Watchara Sriaou, Surasak Rumnao, and Bannawat Saethao. While their return…
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Tunisian tourist tries to outrun Karon cops, chase ends in arrest
A reckless Tunisian tourist led Karon Police on a dramatic chase after blowing through a checkpoint along Karon Beach Road last night. At 8.08pm yesterday, February 4, officers stationed on Patak Road, near the southern end of Karon Beach, signalled for a red Honda Scoopy motorcycle to stop. However, the rider, identified as 23 year old Samir Brki, ignored their…
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Thailand PM strengthens China ties with investment focus
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is set to enhance relations with China, particularly focusing on long-term investment partnerships, during her four-day official visit starting today, according to Government spokesperson Jirayu Houngsub. The government intends to bolster long-term investment collaborations in key areas pivotal to the transition towards a greener and more digital society. This includes promoting the electric vehicle and semiconductor…
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Over 27 tonnes of illegal drugs to be destroyed in ONCB crackdown
Over 27 tonnes of illegal drugs are set to be destroyed tomorrow as part of drug eradication efforts by the Office of Narcotics Control Board (ONCB). Apikit Chrojprasert, Deputy Secretary General of the ONCB, attended an event yesterday, February 4, alongside police and other officials to prepare for the large-scale incineration of illegal drugs. The total weight of drugs confiscated…
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Trunk road surprise: Prachin Buri motorists have elephant-sized scare
Motorists in Prachin Buri province experienced a heart-stopping moment when two wild elephants wandered onto a public road, narrowly avoiding a collision with passing vehicles. The dramatic incident has reignited concerns over human-wildlife conflict in the region. The elephants, which had strayed from Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary, were spotted near Ban Hua Sa School in Si Maha Phot…
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Thai woman suspected of burning father to death in Kalasin
Police suspect a Thai woman of burning her father to death in a hut in the Isaan province of Kalasin on January 31. The woman continues to deny the accusation. The fire broke out in the hut in the Khong Chai district of Kalasin on January 31, and the body of a 73 year old man, Boonliang Jansri, was found…
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Troublemaker arrested after assaulting elderly man in Nonthaburi
Police in Bang Bua Thong district, Nonthaburi province, yesterday apprehended a notorious troublemaker who had assaulted an elderly man, causing two fractures in his leg. The perpetrator, identified as 29 year old Tosapol, was found hiding in his home after the incident. According to Police Colonel Pruet Jamrunsa, the arrest took place yesterday, February 4, at 11.45pm, following a report…
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Uzbek tourist robbed at Patong Beach, thieves arrested
A gang of thieves who stole an Uzbek tourist’s bag at Patong Beach in the early hours of this morning didn’t get far, as police tracked them down and arrested them within just over an hour. The victim, 21 year old Xhayrdonion Zafarugu Khanotion, reported the theft to Patong Police at 3am today, February 5, stating that his waist bag,…
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Man arrested after girlfriend’s suspicious death in Chon Buri hospital
A young man has been arrested after taking his dead girlfriend to a hospital, claiming she had slipped in the bathroom. Medical staff at the Laem Chabang Hospital in Chon Buri, however, found suspicious signs, including bruises on her body, face, and eyes. They decided to lock the emergency room and notified the police. The man, Suwan Boonkhao, later confessed…
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Bus crash in Tak leaves driver, attendant dead, 35 tourists hurt
A bus driver and attendant died when a bus collided with a tree in the Wang Chao district of Tak province. The incident also left 35 foreign tourists injured. Police Colonel Wasan Sirikanjakom, head of Wang Chao Police Station, today, February 5, at 1.20am received a report from the Tak Provincial Police emergency centre about the accident on National Highway…
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