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Snail-paced start for Phuket’s new co-payment scheme
Phuket officials have launched a new co-payment scheme to support small businesses, though early registration numbers remain lower than expected. The scheme, also known as Khon La Khrueng Plus, or half-half payment scheme, designed to support small businesses and ease the cost of living through 50% government subsidies on purchases, opened registration via the Tung Ngern system yesterday, October 15.…
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Thai woman rescued after spending 3 days in parked car in Samut Songkhram
A resident rescued a Thai woman who was reportedly having suicidal thoughts after she spent three days sitting in her car parked on the roadside in the central province of Samut Songkhram. Ab owner of a nearby PVC pipe shop, 58 year old Chaiyaphat Weerawat, called officers from Mueang Samut Songkhram Police Station yesterday, October 15, to investigate a white…
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Chak Phra festival fuels lucky number frenzy in southern Thailand (video)
A wave of lottery fever is sweeping Trang province in southern Thailand as festival-goers hunt for lucky numbers during one of the region’s most revered religious events. Trang’s annual Chak Phra festival has once again stirred a blend of spiritual devotion and lottery excitement, drawing large crowds to Mueang district as locals seek both merit and fortune ahead of the…
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Thai housemaid and husband arrested for stealing gold and cash from blind employer
Police yesterday, October 15, arrested a Thai housemaid and her husband for stealing cash and gold worth nearly 1.2 million baht from a blind employer. The blind victim, 25 year old Kitsiri, filed a theft complaint with officers at Rattanathibet Police Station on August 6. She explained that she had travelled to another province and stayed there for several days.…
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Thai man arrested for stealing speedboat from Phuket pier
Police arrested a Thai man for stealing a speedboat belonging to a travel agency from the Asia Marina Pier on Sire Island, Phuket, on October 7. The travel agency, Phuket New Generation Travel (PNT), sought help from online communities and local media outlets to locate the missing speedboat, named Kantee. CCTV footage showed that the vessel was stolen at around…
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Koh Chang tourism rebounds despite border tension
The tourist season kicked off in Koh Chang, Koh Kut, and Koh Mak as Thai tourism officials launched fresh campaigns to revive travel following border tensions. Clashes along the border led to a travel ban in Trat and nearby provinces, with martial law enforced for up to five months. The disruption triggered mass cancellations from international travellers, especially Europeans, costing…
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Thai man arrested for murdering neighbour allegedly over lottery dispute
Police yesterday, October 15, arrested a Thai man who murdered a woman and dumped her body in a pond in Phetchaburi province. He was arrested while hiding in Krabi. The body of 55 year old Thai woman, Ladda Dodesang, was discovered tied to a wooden log in a pond in Phetchaburi province on September 29. Her neck was wrapped with…
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Barbershop drug den busted in Bangkok police sting
Police in Bangkok raided a barbershop run by a foreign gang, uncovering a secret drug den and arresting eight suspects linked to a transnational crime ring. A foreign-led criminal syndicate operating out of a barbershop in central Bangkok was dismantled this week in a dramatic police operation. Eight suspects, including nationals from Egypt, Myanmar, Pakistan, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Thailand, were…
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3 transwomen attack Indian men and hotel guard in Pattaya
A group of three Thai transwomen attacked two Indian men and a hotel security guard in Pattaya, stealing approximately 24,000 baht in cash from the tourists yesterday, October 15. An Indian tourist, accompanied by his friend and the hotel security guard, reported the assault and theft to Meuang Pattaya Police Station at 11pm. They also brought CCTV footage as evidence.…
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Phuket marks Austrian consul handover with honour and ceremony
Phuket hosted a diplomatic ceremony where Austria honoured a former consul and appointed a successor to strengthen ties in tourism, trade, and culture. Phuket marked a major milestone in Thai-Austrian relations on Tuesday, October 14, as long-serving diplomat Wanida Hongyok was honoured for her service, and Montawee Hongyok was officially appointed as Austria’s new Honorary Consul on the island. The…
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Lottery hunters chase lucky numbers at Udon Thani Naga site
A wave of lottery hopefuls has descended on Kham Chanod Island in Udon Thani province, believed to be the mystical realm of the Naga serpent, to seek lucky numbers ahead of the upcoming draw. The island, steeped in legend and spiritual significance, has long been a hotspot for those hoping to channel supernatural luck into winning tickets. In recent days,…
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Italian tourist lost in Pattaya with only a hotel key in hand
An Italian tourist was found lost in Pattaya with no ID or belongings, prompting police and locals to step in after he showed up holding only a hotel room key. The tourist, identified as Marco De Vivo, turned up at Pattaya Police Station earlier this week, prompting immediate assistance from international liaison officers. According to police, the Italian had lost…
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Thailand video news | Blackpink’s Lisa named Thailand’s tourism ambassador, Thai-Aussie couple allege police extortion in Pattaya
In Thailand Video News, Alex covers the latest stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia — from allegations of police extortion in Pattaya to incidents involving foreigners behaving violently after encounters with trans women, and Blackpink’s Lisa taking on a new role as Thailand’s tourism ambassador. Thai-Aussie Couple Allege Police Extortion in Pattaya A Thai woman and her Australian husband…
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Bangkok’s giant sinkhole grows, gobbles up more sand
The sinkhole on Bangkok’s Samsen Road continues to expand, forcing engineers to revise their plans and pump in significantly more sand than originally estimated, the Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) confirmed yesterday. Wacharapon Khongsawad, construction director for the MRTA, revealed that the sinkhole, which first opened up on September 24, has grown in size beyond the initial projections. Originally measured…
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Jealous ex beats love rival to death in Phuket flat bust-up
A man was arrested in Phuket after fatally assaulting his ex-wife’s new partner during a violent confrontation at her apartment, driven by jealousy. The suspect, 43 year old Prapan Chukaew from Phatthalung province was apprehended yesterday afternoon, October 15, near a rest area beside Phuket City Police Station on Yaowarat Road in Phuket Town. His arrest followed a warrant issued…
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Police suspect suicide after foreign man falls to death from Bangkok hotel
Police suspect suicide after a foreign man fell to his death from the 16th floor of a hotel in Silom, Bangkok, yesterday, October 15. Officers from Yannawa Police Station were alerted to the fatal fall at around 4.15pm. The body of a foreign man, whose identity remains under investigation, was found in the car park of a well-known hotel near…
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Teen driver dies after causing four-vehicle collision in Kanchanaburi
A 17 year old Thai boy lost his life after illegally driving a pickup truck and causing a four-vehicle collision in the Thong Pha Phum district of the central province of Kanchanaburi on Tuesday, October 14. Officers from Thong Pha Phum Police Station received a report from the radio centre about a multi-vehicle accident on Highway 323, also known as…
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Golden ‘Naga’ eel found in central Thailand sparks lottery frenzy
A rare golden eel was discovered by a fisherman in central Thailand, drawing crowds and sparking hopes of good fortune among curious locals. Residents of Kamphaeng Phet province were left stunned after a man discovered an unusually coloured golden eel, which some believe holds mystical powers and could bring good luck in the lottery. The discovery was made in the…
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Phuket pushes ahead with AI traffic lights to ease jams
Phuket is moving forward with plans to use AI-powered traffic lights to manage congestion at busy intersections as part of a major transport upgrade. Artificial intelligence will soon take the wheel in managing Phuket’s chaotic traffic, as part of a major two-phase overhaul aimed at tackling congestion ahead of the tourist High Season. The Phuket Highways Department has unveiled a…
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Body of pregnant woman found after tugboat capsizes in Ayutthaya river
Volunteer divers discovered the body of a seven-month pregnant woman who went missing after a tugboat sank in the Pa Sak River in the central province of Ayutthaya on Tuesday, October 14. Her body was found about 200 metres away from the scene of the incident. The capsizing of the cargo tugboat was reported at around 3.30pm on Tuesday. The…
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Missing British teen found in Thai jungle surviving on bugs and bark
A British teenager has been rescued after going missing in a Thai jungle, where he survived alone for days by eating insects and bark in a bid to stay alive. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) The 19 year old British national vanished near the Thai-Myanmar border after a failed crossing attempt,…
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Stormy skies bring another wet week to Thailand
Thailand faces scattered storms and strong waves, with heavy rain expected in several regions, prompting officials to warn the public to stay alert. Thailand is bracing for scattered storms across the country, as an easterly wave passes over the upper regions. Several provinces are expected to experience heavy rainfall. Residents are being urged to exercise caution due to possible flash…
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Chiang Mai teen’s hand reattached after gang attack
A brave 14 year old girl from Chiang Mai is back home with her right hand reattached after a gang attack left her severely injured last month. The attack, which occurred on September 16 in Mueang Chiang Mai district, left three students seriously injured. The girl, who was mistaken for a male target due to wearing a hoodie, lost her…
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Phuket transwoman assaulted and robbed by Polish client after sex service
A Thai transwoman called on Phuket officials to improve safety measures, claiming that a Polish man assaulted her and stole her bag after a sex service. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) The transgender victim reached out to the Phuket Time Facebook page today, October 15, to report the robbery. She shared…
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2 Thai influencers apologise for faking gold theft on Pattaya Beach
Two Thai social media influencers apologised after faking a gold necklace theft on Pattaya Beach to gain online engagement and promote their gold shop and food supplement products. The transgender influencers, 30 year old Pratchaya “Kong” Hirunrat and 45 year old Phet Kamutmart, appeared in a video claiming that Kong’s gold necklace had been stolen. Kong, well-known among her followers…
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Thailand aces global aviation safety audit with sky-high score
Thailand’s civil aviation authority has achieved a top safety score in a global audit conducted by an international body assessing aviation oversight standards. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has announced a stellar performance in a recent international safety audit, scoring a preliminary 91.35% in the Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme – Continuous Monitoring Approach (USOAP CMA) conducted by…
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2 foreign teens condemned for spray-painting Phuket building
Thai netizens condemned two foreign teenagers after they were caught in a viral video spray-painting the wall of a roadside accommodation in Phuket. The Phuket Times Facebook page shared pictures and a video of the teenagers today, October 15, with a caption that read… “Foreign teenagers climbed onto the roof to spray-paint the wall for video content. This happened last…
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Monk found dead in southern Thailand temple with farewell note
A monk was found dead inside his temple quarters after leaving a handwritten note apologising to his parents for the pain he caused them. Police have launched an investigation after a 39 year old monk was found dead inside his living quarters at a local temple in Nakhon Si Thammarat, southern Thailand, this morning, October 15, in what officers believe…
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Bolt rider rescues woman held captive by ex-girlfriend in Pattaya hotel
A Bolt motorcycle rider yesterday, October 14, rescued a Thai woman who had been held captive in a Pattaya hotel by her ex-girlfriend for three days. The 21 year old Bolt rider, Nawin Mesaeng, accompanied the 24 year old victim, Suphatsara, to file a complaint at Mueang Pattaya Police Station at around 2am yesterday. The woman reported that she had…
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Patong gets safety boost with new traffic barriers
Police in Patong partnered with a local foundation to provide new traffic barriers, aiming to improve safety and city image ahead of peak tourism season. In a joint effort to boost public safety and improve Patong’s image ahead of the High Season, the Patong Development Foundation has donated new traffic barriers to Patong Police. The handover ceremony took place yesterday,…
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