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If you plan to stay longer in Thailand, having health insurance is now more important than ever. Thai immigration often asks for proof of medical coverage when you apply to extend your visa. This applies to many types of visas,...
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French woman faces charges after disfiguring husband’s genitalia in drunken row over infidelity
In an alcohol-fuelled bout of domestic violence, a French woman savagely disfigured her 45 year old husband’s genitalia during a heated argument. The altercation took place near the French city of Toulouse, in the southwestern village of Portet-sur-Garonne. The altercation was over allegations of infidelity at a party the previous night. The 36 year old wife and her husband were…
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Crying wolf: Thai senators take legal action against insults and threats
Several Thai senators announced they are processing legal action against all those who insulted and threatened them after they blocked Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s path to becoming prime minister. A bizarre move considering those senators are subverting the course of democracy and the will of the people of Thailand. Pita failed to secure enough votes to become…
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Gruesome road accident ends in fatal blaze, stokes fear in Udon Thani community
An unidentified 45 year old man suffered an untimely death when an apparently minor car accident escalated into a horrifying blaze. The incident, which left locals unable to assist despite witnessing it first-hand, occurred yesterday on the road linking the villages of Sam Phrao and Nong Khae in Mueang district in Udon Thani province. At the scene, police discovered a…
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Kalasin Police officers suspended over drug-planting allegations and extortion claim
A woman lodged a police complaint accusing five officers of entering her room at a resort in Kalasin in northeast Thailand and attempting to plant drugs. She alleged they then bundled her into a car and demanded 50,000 baht for her release. The case is being handled, with two of the accused officers from the provincial force and the other…
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Hell Erupting Noodles draw foodies to Lampang for old Ayutthaya recipe
Diners have been flocking to Lampang province, northern Thailand, for a unique culinary experience dubbed “Hell Erupting Noodles.” It’s a distinctive selection of “Kwai Teow Rue” or boat noodles based on an old recipe from the province of Ayutthaya, served up from a strategically located eatery right in the heart of Sri Chum Square. The Hell Erupting Noodles shop can…
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TikTok community touched by Thai nurse’s singing for bedridden woman (video)
A heartwarming moment has been captured in a TikTok video posted by user miwwytip10, showing a 26 year old nurse from the Community Health Promotion Hospital in Lam Plai Mat, Buriram province, who visits a 75 year old bedridden grandmother in her house. She was seen singing to the ailing woman to comfort her, prompting an outpour of appreciation from…
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Durian truck crash in northern Thailand leaves 24 injured, including pregnant woman
In a disastrous incident in Uttaradit province, northern Thailand, a pickup truck carrying durian pickers overturned after the driver, unfamiliar with the hilly terrain route, lost control. The accident left 24 individuals injured, nine of them were seriously hurt. A pregnant woman was also found among the casualties. The distress call was initially received by the Mayor of Mae Pual…
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Tragic lawnmower accident kills sleeping woman in California park
In a tragic accident, a 27 year old woman was killed when she was run over by a lawnmower in Modesto, California. The woman, Christine Chavez, who was homeless at the time, was sleeping under tall weeds in Beard Brook Park when a park employee unknowingly drove over her. The incident took place on July 8. Christine’s father, Christopher Chavez, discovered…
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Thailand’s Zoological Park Organization hosts first ‘To Be A Zoo Vet’ event
Thailand’s Zoological Park Organization organised its first annual experience-based educational event, ‘To Be A Zoo Vet.’ The initiative was aimed at offering hands-on experiences to budding veterinarians in real zoological settings. The event unfolded over two days from July 15 at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo, located in Chon Buri’s Sri Racha district. The innovative camp was attended by 20…
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Wave of relief: RTN rides to the rescue, ferrying stranded passengers to safety near Koh Chang
The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) successfully rescued a ferry and its 30 passengers after it became stranded for over six hours near Koh Chang, an island situated in the eastern province of Trat. According to ThaiRath, the boat in question belongs to the Trat Ferry company. The incident occurred during the company’s first trip of the day, at 7.15am yesterday,…
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American man arrested in Phuket for sexually abusing his own daughter
Thai police officers arrested an American man in the Rawai district of Phuket after he fled the US and charges of allegedly sexually abusing his nine year old daughter. The Immigration Bureau yesterday held a press conference to report the successful arrest of the 30 year old American man, known only by his surname Mayes. The suspect escaped arrest in…
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Scorpions found in Longkong fruit: Thai mother stung in southern Thailand
A woman needed medical attention after getting stung by a scorpion after the deadly creature made a nest in some Longkong fruit in southern Thailand. A Thai man alerted fellow netizens after finding four of these deadly creatures hiding within 2 kilogrammes of the fruit bought for his mother. The shocking incident led to an outpouring of similar experiences from the…
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Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary faces closure amid family inheritance dispute
The renowned family-managed elephant sanctuary, Mae Sa Elephant Camp in Chiang Mai, might be confronted with closure amidst an ongoing legal battle over inheritance between the late owner’s eldest child and his spouse (her stepmother). The camp, nestled in the Mae Rim district of this northern province, has been grappling with monetary issues that are impacting its operations, according to…
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Patong Police seize illegal fireworks, amplify beach safety measures
Patong Police sprang into action on Patong Beach, Phuket, at around 11.30pm on July 15. Patrolling officers, under the leadership of Thongplew Kruehom near the bustling Bangla Road, apprehended a young man. The charge was an unauthorised sale of fireworks to the public along the beach, as confirmed by Patong Police. Unwilling to reveal the identity of the individual, the…
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Fatal vehicle collision in central Thailand claims foreigner’s life
In an unfortunate incident, a foreign national lost his life in a vehicle collision at 5.30am this morning. The incident involved a pickup truck violently crashing into a semi-trailer lorry on Suwinthawong Road, Highway 304, in Kabin Buri, Prachin Buri province. The name and nationality of the deceased are yet to be established since his final words, spoken in Thai,…
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Headless infant body on Spanish beach reawakens migrant crossing concerns
The international community is haunted by questions following a heart-rending incident in Spain where the body of an infant girl was found on the shores of a beach in the Roda de Bera area of the Tarragona province. This bewildering discovery, made last week, sparked an ongoing investigation with authorities working tirelessly to unravel the circumstances surrounding it. A council…
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Thai school’s mystical ‘fog swallowing people’ TikTok video stirs netizens’ interest
A TikTok video posted by a Thai teacher portraying a phenomenon dubbed as “Fog swallowing people,” elicited widespread interest. The footage captured students gradually disappearing into a foggy atmosphere, creating a surreal, wintry scene at a local school. @thanwaball ที่นี่ไม่เคยคาดเดาสภาพอากาศได้เลย 😆 #พิธีทบทวนคําปฏิญาณและสวนสนาม ♬ เสียงต้นฉบับ – เเบงค์ อีสานนครศิลป์ – บอจอ เเบงค์จักร🙉 Footage showcased students of a school, dressed in their scout…
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Three year savings amass over 100 million dong inspiring netizens
A Vietnamese man has gone viral on social media after breaking open his piggy bank that he had been filling for three years. The amassed amount was deposited at the bank, with the counting process alone taking the staff nearly an entire afternoon. The content was initially posted on the TikTok account VL97, later creating a buzz where Internet users…
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Ayutthaya paper recycling factory suffers 30 million baht fire damage
A devastating fire engulfed a large paper recycling factory in Bang Pa-In, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, causing damage estimated to be above 30 million baht. Over 1,000 tonnes of stacked paper served as significant fuel for a blaze that took over two hours for firefighters to subdue. At around 10pm last night, police officials led by Phongpanot Meeto, a deputy…
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Bun-believable! Burger King Thailand takes it to the next level with real burgers that ketchup to your cravings
In response to the positive feedback received for the Real Cheeseburger, Burger King Thailand delighted its fans by teasing them with a variety of real burgers from real bun burgers to real ketchup burgers. Many netizens tickled by Burger King’s latest suggestions requested the menu items to be available for real. Burger King Thailand last week rocked the fast food…
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SEC raises crowdfunding cap for retail investors to 50 million baht
In an effort to foster growth among startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is extending the ceiling on security-based crowdfunding offers to 50 million baht for retail investors. Previously, the limit was 40 million baht. However, institutional, high-net-worth, and ultra-high-net-worth investors are not subjected to any caps. The financial regulator put forth in…
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Vietnamese man unknowingly serves cat food as beer snacks, tickling netizens
A recent mishap at a Vietnamese home led to a hilarious mix-up of nibbles that went viral on a feline lovers’ forum. The humour-infused story revolves around a man hosting his friends, unknowingly serving them cat food as snacks, which was only spotted by his stunned daughter. The tale has tickled netizens eliciting a surge of laughter and shared experiences…
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Thai ONCB thwarts 35 drug smuggling attempts to Australia
News reports today confirm that 35 drug smuggling operations into Australia have been successfully thwarted by the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) this year. Consequently, substantial quantities of methamphetamine and heroin, weighing 973.4 kilograms and 70.7 kilograms respectively, destined for Australia, were intercepted at various airports and seaports. The secretary-general of the ONCB, Wichai Chaimongkol, detailed that two…
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Indonesian single mum uncovers shocking infidelity of her husband
In a startling display of deception and betrayal, a single mother encountered a harsh reality when she found pictures of her husband with another woman. The woman had been raising their daughter alone since her birth, assuming her husband’s constant absence was due to his work in Singapore. For the past four years, Feera’s husband has been working in Singapore to…
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Inappropriate wedding photos spark outrage online
A wedding in Vietnam was scrutiny following the behaviour of four young women recently, sparking fiery discussions online. The four all dressed in Vietnam‘s traditional Ao Dai attire, their chosen hue being sweet pink for the occasion, and posed for pictures in a way that did not sit well with netizens. Their chosen poses involved revealing their derriere by purposely…
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Online exposé reveals shocking hygiene standards at Thai dental clinic with ‘recycled’ braces
An online exposé has been circulating recently highlighting the shocking condition of a dental clinic’s tools and equipment, raising concerns about health and safety standards. Quick replacement of used equipment, hiding the act from the owner, was a technique employed by some employees to service clients. กรรไกรผ่าตัด เก็บรวมไว้กับเครื่องมืออื่นๆ และไม่ล้างฆ่าเชื้อใดๆ ส่วนแบล็คเก็ทถอดออกจากคนไข้จัดฟันที่จัดเสร็จ จากนั้นนำมาล้างแล้วเก็บใช้กับคนอื่นต่อไป(ทั้งที่มีคราบติดอยู่)#เชียงใหม่ #คลินิกทำฟัน #หมอฟัน #จัดฟันเชียงใหม่ #สกปรก #สวมีไว้ทําไม #ปิดสวิตช์สว #ม็อบ16กรกฎา66 #เมียน้อยสว pic.twitter.com/XMFXCC0ODM…
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Haunted hotel horror: Thai man’s spine-chilling encounter in Bangkok sends shivers down social media
A Thai man shared his spooky experience at a hotel in the Sukhumvit neighbourhood of Bangkok on Facebook. Mysterious footprints, strange noises, a shrine, and a chilling message were found. The man, 37 year old Thanawin Khamsom, posted videos and pictures of the hotel on Facebook. At first glance, the Bangkok hotel appeared to be an ideal place for rest,…
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Quadruple murder suspect arrested in southern Thailand
The man believed to be responsible for the brutal shooting and killing of four people, including a 60 year old local man and three Burmese workers, has been apprehended in southern Thailand. The 44 year old suspect was also responsible for the killing of a dog in the same area. The murders, believed to be fuelled by existing disputes, ensued…
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Elderly Thai woman tragically succumbs to blood loss amid unnoticed cries for help
A tragic event unfolded yesterday when an ailing elderly Thai woman died due to prolonged unattended blood loss. Neighbours discovered the 73 year old in the early hours of the morning in a state of distress, having attempted to seek assistance. She was residing with her sick younger brother and had multiple pre-existing health conditions. Family members didn’t question the…
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Beloved street food vendor found lifeless in car amidst mysterious circumstances
In a shocking turn of events, a local street food merchant was found lifeless in her car. The incident, which took place at around 10am today, led to an investigation by local police and a rescue foundation. They discovered the lady, a seller of barbecued pork, lifeless in her Chevrolet vehicle. The entire event upset and bemused the quiet community.…
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