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Bangkok teen arrested for blackmailing 21 girls into explicit videos
Police yesterday arrested an 18 year old Thai man at his home in Bangkok for tricking at least 21 young girls into sending him explicit videos and blackmailing them. Two Thai mothers brought their daughters to file a complaint against a Thai man, later identified as 18 year old Kanchai, at a police station in the northern province of Chiang…
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Suvarnabhumi soars as UNESCO’s most beautiful airport (video)
In a triumph for Thai architecture, Suvarnabhumi International Airport has been hailed by UNESCO as one of the top six most beautiful airports globally for 2024. But that’s not all, the airport’s SAT-1 building has also bagged a nomination for the prestigious Prix Versailles Award for the most stunning airport design on the planet, with results set to be revealed…
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Police in Thailand seize 5 million meth tablets in Bangkok drug bust
Police in Thailand apprehended suspects in possession of over 5 million methamphetamine tablets intended for distribution within Bangkok’s central areas. The operation, which reflects the government’s intensified efforts to eradicate drug trafficking in Thailand, also resulted in the seizure of three mobile phones. The suspects were detained and are set to face legal proceedings. The crackdown is part of a…
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Thailand ensures utmost safety during Loy Krathong travel surge
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Suriya Juangroongruangkit announced robust preparations for the anticipated large crowds during the Loy Krathong festival. Officials are expecting a significant influx of both domestic and international travellers participating in the festivities across Bangkok and other provinces. Suriya has directed various agencies to improve travel accessibility and ensure safety across all modes of transport, including…
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Chinese loan shark gang member arrested at Bangkok airport
A Chinese woman linked to an illegal loan shark gang was apprehended by Thai Tourist Police at Suvarnabhumi International Airport while attempting to pick up a relative. The arrest occurred amidst a crackdown on crimes affecting the tourism industry. The event unfolded as police, acting under the orders of Sak’sira Phuak-am and Phongsiam Mimongkol, conducted an operation to counteract criminal…
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Fare play: Pattaya police spark taxi reminder ahead of fireworks fest
Pattaya police have issued a reminder to motorbike taxi drivers regarding fare regulations as the city prepares for the upcoming International Fireworks Festival. The festival is set to take place on November 29 and 30, promising a spectacle that draws large crowds to the coastal city. In a meeting held on Tuesday, November 12, at the Caesar Palace Hotel, the…
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Motorcyclist dies in fiery crash with pickup in Kanchanaburi
A 21 year old man tragically died when his motorcycle collided with the rear of a pickup truck towing a trailer loaded with bamboo huts, resulting in a fire that engulfed him. The incident occurred yesterday, November 13, at 7pm on a poorly lit road in Kanchanaburi province. Police officers from the Laokhwan Police Station received a report of the…
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Ugandan, Tanzanian women fined 1,000 baht for prostitution in Phuket
Phuket Immigration Control Centre (PICC) officers arrested four Ugandan and Tanzanian women for illegally engaging in prostitution in the province. Residents in Phuket filed complaints with the PICC police, reporting that they had witnessed foreign women offering sexual services to foreign visitors in Soi Bangla, in the Patong area of Phuket. Phuket Times also shared pictures of the women, taken while…
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Thaksin under scrutiny for possible VIP hospital privileges
Thaksin Shinawatra, the former prime minister of Thailand, is set to be summoned by a parliamentary committee to address allegations regarding his treatment at the Police General Hospital during his detention. These claims suggest the 74 year old politician received special privileges while at the hospital, raising questions about the standard procedures typically followed for prisoners requiring medical attention. The…
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Paramilitary rangers ambushed in Yala rubber plantation attack
Gunfire erupted in Bannang Sata as armed assailants ambushed paramilitary rangers, leaving one officer injured in a rubber plantation near a local community and school. The incident unfolded in the afternoon, sparking an immediate response from police. The confrontation occurred at 3pm yesterday, November 13, when an unidentified group launched an assault on a unit of paramilitary rangers from Ranger…
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Bangkok set for traffic chaos as flyovers close for Orange Line
Heavy traffic congestion looms over Bangkok as the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) prepares to close and demolish three key flyovers for the construction of the Orange Line electric train route. This significant infrastructure project is set to begin tomorrow, November 15, causing major traffic disruptions in some of the city’s busiest areas. The BMA announced yesterday its plan to dismantle…
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Emerald bust: Chinese guides arrested near Bangkok’s Wat Phra Kaew
Thai Tourist Police officers yesterday arrested two Chinese nationals outside Wat Phra Kaew, also known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, for illegally working as tour guides. The two Chinese women, identified as 42 year old Ji Xianlan and 32 year old Na Xulan, were apprehended while assisting tourists outside the temple, yesterday, November 13. Police reported that a…
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Bangkok police arrest three for drug trafficking during Loy Krathong
A suspicious vehicle stop led to the arrest of three people accused of drug trafficking in Bangkok. Law enforcement discovered 3 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine and a firearm in their possession as they allegedly attempted to transport the drugs. Police officers from the Samae Dam Police Station set up a checkpoint as part of a crime suppression initiative during the…
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Chiang Mai buzzes with lottery fever as ticket sales soar
Chiang Mai is abuzz with lottery fever as punters flock to buy the latest winning numbers, clearing out ticket stalls. The excitement is fuelled by the recent appearance of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra at a public rally, with his associated numbers selling rapidly. The vibrant scene at Chiang Mai’s lottery stalls reflects the anticipation among locals keen to get…
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Mentally ill Thai man suspected in death of monk father in Bangkok
Police summoned a mentally ill Thai man for questioning after his father, a monk, was found dead yesterday, November 13, under mysterious circumstances in a locked accommodation at the Sa Bua Temple in the Pathum Wan district of Bangkok. Officers from Pathum Wan Police Station, and rescuers from the Ruam Katanyu Foundation, rushed to Sa Bua Temple after receiving a…
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Golden getaway foiled: Shoe-less thief caught fleeing with loot
A man with a unique approach to theft was apprehended after stealing gold in Samut Sakhon. The suspect, who removed his shoes before entering a shop to commit the crime, was caught while attempting to flee to northern Thailand with the stolen goods intended to finance an engagement. A 32 year old man named Somlak Jantongtae, originally from Roi Et,…
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Amulets save teenagers’ lives in Phatthalung shooting
Five teenagers narrowly escaped a terrifying encounter when four men on motorcycles pursued and fired shots at them. Despite the attack, the injuries sustained by two young women, sitting on the back of the motorbike, were minor, attributed to the protection of sacred amulets they wore. The incident unfolded yesterday at approximately 10.30pm yesterday, November 13, in the Na Noth…
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Thailand video news | British man arrested for drug sales in Chiang Mai, Pattaya vendors exploit children for tourist sympathy
In today’s news, Alex and Jay report on key stories from Thailand and Asia. Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra is capitalising on Trump’s election win to boost foreign investment. In Chiang Mai, a British man faces charges for allegedly selling drugs, and an orphanage faces closure over child abuse claims. Pattaya vendors spark outrage for using children in aggressive street sales.…
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2 Thai men arrested after fatal taxi rider stabbing for exposing penis
Police arrested two Thai men for fatally stabbing a motorcycle taxi rider at an apartment in Nonthaburi province, near Bangkok, on Monday, November 12, after the deceased reportedly exposed his penis to the wife of one of the suspects. The victim, a 45 year old motorcycle taxi rider named Sommai, was found dead approximately 10 metres from his apartment in Nonthaburi. He…
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Couple falls to their deaths in Chai Nat rice field well
A couple lost their lives after falling into a 10-metre-deep well in a rice field in the central province of Chai Nat. The husband initially descended into the well but succumbed to a lack of oxygen, prompting his wife to attempt a rescue, ultimately resulting in both their deaths. The distressing event was reported to the local police late last…
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Four arrested for abduction over car loan dispute in Chanthaburi
Four men audaciously attacked a 50 year old man, binding his hands and feet before abducting him in a taxi headed towards the Aranyaprathet border in Sa Kaeo province. Police intervened promptly, apprehending the suspects just 24 minutes after the incident was reported. The incident unfolded outside a convenience store in the Kluang district of Chanthaburi. A vigilant citizen reported…
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Thailand homeowners sue contractors for 10 million baht fraud (video)
A group of aggrieved homeowners has taken legal action against a pair of contractors accused of fraudulently accepting payments for construction projects and then abandoning them. The contractors are also alleged to have forged receipts for building materials, resulting in damages exceeding 10 million baht. A 47 year old man, Thanapol Keerasitsert, accompanied by more than 10 other victims, reported…
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Bangkok celebrates Loy Krathong with eco-friendly digital floating
Bangkok invites both locals and foreigners to help reduce waste in water sources during the Loy Krathong festival tomorrow, November 15, by floating digital Krathongs at four designated locations. Following traditional practices during Loy Krathong, Thai people usually craft their Krathongs, or banana baskets, and float them along canals and rivers. This ritual is performed as an apology and expression…
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Thailand prepares for weather changes as storm approaches China
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued its latest weather forecast for the coming days, warning of the tropical storm Toraji that is expected between now and tomorrow, Friday, November 15. The storm is predicted to approach the southern coast of China but will not directly affect Thailand’s weather. The current weather patterns indicate that a high-pressure system or cool air…
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Phuket fury: Noise complaint turns violent, man critically stabbed
In the early hours of this morning, a neighbourhood bust-up in Phuket took a dramatic and violent turn, leaving one man seriously injured in a brutal stabbing. The uproar erupted in Soi Bo Som, Mai Khao when a disgruntled neighbour’s noise complaint spiralled into chaos. Police from Tha Chatchai received the distress call around 1.10am, today, November 14, and rushed…
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Koh Pha Ngan terror threat claims Is-rael-y nothing, says police
Security chiefs have stepped up to quash swirling rumours of a supposed terror plot targeting Israeli visitors on Thailand’s dazzling isle of Koh Pha Ngan. These whispers, dismissed outright by local officials, had sparked unwarranted concern among holidaymakers. The reassurance comes hot on the heels of advisories from Israeli authorities urging their nationals to stay alert amid murmurings about the…
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Tourism and gambling: The influence of Thai and Australian casinos on global travel
Tourism plays a major role in countries like Thailand and Australia. Admittedly, it’s more significant for the former, but the latter has been able to benefit in the past from the amount of foreign travel to the country that has been experienced. According to a report by Reuters, Thailand broke its record for tourism numbers and revenues in 2019. That…
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Shocking cruelty: Child abuse claims haunt Chiang Mai orphanage
The Social Development and Human Security Ministry (MSDHS) is set to revoke the licence of an orphanage foundation in Chiang Mai following allegations of child abuse. Minister Varawut Silpa-archa announced the decision after a former caregiver reported that employees at the orphanage had been physically punishing children aged three to six for several years. Varawut confirmed that the Human Security…
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Wheel-y close call: Teen’s pickup mishap sends tyre rolling in Sisaket
A 14 year old boy lost control of his pickup truck in Sisaket province, resulting in a wheel detaching and rolling onto the pavement. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, though damages require compensation. Police from the Mueang Sisaket Police Station responded to an accident at the Khukhan Road intersection, near the Thanetthana Construction Company in Mueang Tai subdistrict, Mueang district,…
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Model Phu Khao arrested in Bangkok for child exploitation charges
Police arrested a renowned model known online as Phu Khao for allegedly exploiting young boys to create explicit content for a private online group. The arrest took place after a fan meeting at a restaurant in Bangkok’s Ari neighbourhood. The police acted on a warrant issued on November 6, following an investigation into his activities. Phuchit, a 20 year old…
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