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Thailand intensifies crackdown on foreign nominee arrangements, impacting investors
Thailand is currently undergoing a period of significant legal and economic changes, impacting its previously attractive environment for foreign investors. The country, which has long relied heavily on tourism and foreign capital, is intensifying its crackdown on nominee arrangements and clarifying property lease laws, creating uncertainty for foreign investments. Phuket, known for its stunning landscapes and vibrant tourism, has historically…
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Tractor accident in Chumphon claims life, colleague survives
A tragic accident occurred when a worker driving a tractor veered off a 30-metre deep cliff, resulting in his death, while his female colleague managed to escape with injuries. The incident took place at 5pm on June 8, when Police Lieutenant Samart Tan-In, investigator at Tha Sae district police station in Chumphon province, received a report of a tractor accident…
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Man shot dead outside Surat Thani home; police seek suspect
A 35 year old man was fatally shot outside his home in Surat Thani province yesterday, June 8. Police Lieutenant Anirut Phonrak, Deputy Inspector of Khiri Rat Nikhom Police Station, along with other officials, responded to the incident around 9pm in Mueang Khiri Rat Nikhom district. The victim, Nattapong, originally from Nakhon Si Thammarat province, was found deceased in front…
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Phetchaburi factory fire causes over 10 million baht damage
A fire caused over 10 million baht in damage at a plastic bag manufacturing plant in Phetchaburi. The blaze erupted yesterday, June 8, at 5pm, requiring the demolition of a wall to extinguish the flames effectively. Police Lieutenant Colonel Sonthichai Chucherd from the Khao Yoi Police Station in Phetchaburi province received reports of the fire at a plastic bag production…
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Thailand weather alert: 41 provinces to face heavy rain and storms
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather warning for June 9, forecasting thunderstorms and heavy rain across Thailand, impacting 41 provinces, including Bangkok. Residents should be cautious of potential flash floods and sudden deluges, especially in vulnerable areas. This weather pattern is attributed to a moderate monsoon trough passing over the upper northern region and Laos, connecting to…
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Young driver dies in crash with 10-wheeler truck in Pathum Thani
A tragic accident occurred when a Volvo collided with a 10-wheeler truck at an intersection on Rangsit Pathum Thani Road, resulting in the death of a young man. The incident took place at 3.30am today, June 8, when Police Lieutenant Sahasawat Sopha, an investigator from Suan Phrik Thai Police Station, received a report of a car crash involving a truck…
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Construction exec arrested for 10 million baht tax fraud
The Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECS) has arrested a 49 year old construction company executive for allegedly using over 500 fake tax invoices to claim tax credits, resulting in a financial loss to the government exceeding 10 million baht. Today, June 8, Police Colonel Thathapoom Charuprat, the ECS commander, ordered Police Colonel Narupon Karuna, the superintendent of the 2nd division,…
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Worker’s tragic fall from sixth floor in Bangkok leads to death
A 43 year old worker tragically died after falling from the sixth floor of the Royal Irrigation Department building in Dusit district, Bangkok, while attempting to dispose of ceiling debris. The incident occurred on June 6. Police Lieutenant Colonel Surachai Phanlomsor of Samsen Police Station confirmed the details after receiving reports of the fall. The deceased, identified only as Santi,…
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Teenagers on motorcycle killed by train in Songkhla accident
A tragic incident occurred when a 14 year old girl and a 15 year old girl were fatally struck by a train yesterday, June 7. The accident happened near Baan Khuan Mit station, Songkhla province, as they attempted to ride a motorcycle across the railway tracks without stopping for the oncoming train. Police Lieutenant Colonel Naruet Jomsuriya, Deputy Inspector of…
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Driver arrested in Bangkok for theft of over 1 million baht
A 37 year old driver was arrested for stealing and using his employer’s credit cards from a luxury condominium, spending over 1 million baht. The arrest took place on June 6 at a car park outside the Thong Lo Police Station in Bangkok. The arrest followed a complaint filed on May 29 by the victim, who had stored several bank credit…
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Illegal 346-tonne chicken feet import seized in Samut Sakhon raid
The Department of Livestock Development, in coordination with police officers from the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD), conducted a raid on a cold storage facility in Mueang Samut Sakhon district. A significant cache of over 346 tonnes of illegally imported chicken feet was discovered. The operation took place on yesterday, June 7, led by Doctor Somchuan Rattanamangkalanon, Director-General of the…
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Man arrested in Chanthaburi for indecent public assault
On June 7, police apprehended 58 year old Paitoon (surname withheld) in Chanthaburi province for indecent assault using force in public. The arrest was made under a warrant issued by the Chanthaburi Provincial Court dated May 13 last year. The incident took place in 2024 when Paitoon lived in Chanthaburi and had become acquainted with a 40 year old neighbour,…
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Woman found dead in Songkhla, husband and son wanted
A tragic incident occurred in Songkhla province’s Saba Yoi district on the morning of today, June 8, where a 52 year old woman was found dead at the base of a rubber tree. The police have issued arrest warrants for the woman’s new husband and his son, who were seen fleeing the scene on a motorcycle. Police from the Saba Yoi…
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Construction worker dies in landslide on Rama 2 Road
A tragic incident occurred on Rama 2 Road when a construction worker was fatally trapped under a concrete slab in a 3-metre-deep pit after a landslide. The accident happened around 2am today, June 8. Police from Bang Mot Police Station responded promptly to the scene, along with officials from Chom Thong Fire Station and volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation. Upon…
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Thailand-Cambodia border checkpoint closure leaves thousands stranded
The Baan Khlong Luek checkpoint, a key crossing on the Thailand-Cambodia border in Sa Kaeo province’s Aranyaprathet district, was unexpectedly closed yesterday afternoon, leaving thousands stranded. Security forces from both countries sealed the crossing at 4pm due to rising tensions. The closure stranded many Cambodian nationals on the Thai side and affected those at the Rong Kluea border market. Additionally,…
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Drug smuggler killed, 4.2 million meth pills seized in Chiang Rai shootout
In Chiang Rai‘s Mae Fah Luang district, a drug smuggler was killed and 4.2 million methamphetamine pills were seized following a 10-minute exchange of gunfire between armed traffickers and an army patrol early on June 6. Soldiers from the Phra Chao Taksin special units of the Pha Muang task force encountered a group of 15 to 20 men carrying rucksacks…
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Heavy rainfall warning issued for 38 provinces in Thailand
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather warning for heavy rainfall in 38 provinces, with 60% of Bangkok’s area expected to be affected. Residents are advised to be cautious of flash floods and forest runoffs on June 8. An increase in rainfall is anticipated across Thailand, with some regions experiencing significant downpours, particularly in eastern and southwest areas.…
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Vietjet slashed 66% off 66,666 tickets in mega sale
Vietjet threw a flash sale that’s pure madness — 66,666 tickets slashed by a whopping 66% for just one day. Vietjet has launched a jaw-dropping one-day flash sale, slashing 66% off a massive 66,666 tickets across its entire domestic and international network. The promotion was live for just 23 hours yesterday, June 6, running from midnight to 11pm (GMT+7). To…
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Imposter monk drags motorcycle along road in Korat (video)
A video showing a man dressed as a monk, tying his robe to a motorcycle with a sidecar and dragging it along a road, has surfaced on Facebook. The incident took place on Mittraphap Road, near Khao Yai Thiang in Si Khio district, Nakhon Ratchasima province, yesterday, June 6. The man is seen crawling on all fours and appeared to…
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Phuket cops team up with school to fight drugs and helmet rebels
Wichit Police have joined forces with Darasamut School in Phuket in a bold new campaign to tackle teen drug use, vaping, and traffic law violations, all while promoting safer, smarter behaviour among students. The initiative, held under the direction of Wichit Police Chief Police Colonel Somsak Thongkliang, was led by Police Lieutenant Colonel Wutthawat Liangbunchinda, Deputy Superintendent of Investigation. He…
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5th Thai-Laos bridge to boost trade to over 28 billion baht
The fifth Thai-Laos Friendship Bridge is set to open by the end of the year, boosting cross-border trade to over 28 billion baht. Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit, alongside Lao Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith, attended the concrete pouring ceremony for the bridge connecting Bueng Kan in Thailand and Bolikhamxai in Laos. This development aims to enhance…
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Motorcycle repairman dies in Bangkok collision with pickup truck
A tragic accident occurred last night when a collision between a motorcycle and a pickup truck resulted in the death of a 34 year old motorcycle repairman. The incident took place at the entrance of Wat Thung Khru, located on Pracha Uthit Road in Bangkok’s Thung Khru district. Police Colonel Aphiwat Phuakinsang, Deputy Investigator of Thung Khru Police Station, responded…
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Golden GI banana boom brings millions to Chaiyaphum farmers
The Office of Agricultural Economics Region 5 has highlighted the success of the golden banana export initiative in Nong Bua Daeng, Chaiyaphum province. This venture generates over 36 million baht annually for local farmers by producing golden bananas with geographical indication (GI) certification for the international market. Chaisak Wuttisak, director of the Office of Agricultural Economics Region 5 in Nakhon…
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Knife-wielding man removed from Phuket streets
A mentally ill man accused of causing repeated panic in Phuket’s Soi Palai area has finally been removed from the community after over a year of complaints. The man, identified as Thiranai Chanphong, was taken into custody and transferred to Vachira Phuket Hospital for psychiatric treatment on Thursday, June 5. The breakthrough came after frustrated landlady Pranee Boonsawang, 51, took…
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Bangkok serial thief busted with loot in Dusit district
A serial thief targeting Bangkok’s elite — including a judge and a government minister — was finally collared after a police bust in the capital’s Dusit district. Bangkok police have arrested 40 year old Tasanarat following a string of high-profile burglaries, including thefts from the homes of a former judge, a minister, and a former parliamentary chairman. The arrest, carried…
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Chon Buri oil spill sparks swift cleanup effort
An oil spill off Chon Buri’s coast triggered an urgent response, but officials say there’s no danger to Pattaya or Bang Saen. Thai authorities have sprung into action following a minor oil spill involving approximately 8,000 litres of Murban crude oil from the MT Phoenix Jamnagar, a massive 160,000-tonne VLCC tanker. The leak occurred around 1am yesterday, June 6, at…
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Thai navy vows to guard seas as Cambodia drills near Koh Kut
The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) chief has reiterated the navy’s commitment to defending Thailand’s sovereignty, emphasising the necessity to repel any incursions into Thai territory promptly. Admiral Jirapol Wongwit made these remarks in Nakhon Si Thammarat amid reports that Cambodian naval forces were planning live-fire exercises near Koh Kut in Trat province. This latest issue between Thailand and Cambodia primarily…
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Princess Sirindhorn opens National Rice and Farmers Day event
Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn presided over the opening of the 2025 National Rice and Farmers Day yesterday, June 6. The event, themed Advanced Agricultural Technology: Promoting New Age Farming and Sustaining Thai Farmers, saw the princess presenting certificates of honour to the central committee of national community rice centres and four outstanding farmers and agricultural institutions. The…
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Thailand’s long-delayed airport high-speed rail finally back on track
Thailand is gearing up to sign a long-awaited contract for its high-speed rail project connecting Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi, and U-Tapao airports – a transport game-changer that has faced over five years of delays. The 224 billion baht mega-project, overseen by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), was severely derailed by the Covid pandemic, which impacted infrastructure investments nationwide. A key…
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Thai woman finds 12 million baht in plastic box at condo rubbish area
A Thai woman discovered a plastic box containing 12 million baht in cash in the waste disposal area of her condominium in Nonthaburi province yesterday, June 5. The female condo resident, Usa, alerted officers from Pak Kret Police Station at around 8.30pm. The cash-filled plastic box was left in the rubbish area on the fourth floor of the condominium, located…
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