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Korat calls for urgent donations amid major blood shortage
Residents across northeastern Thailand are being encouraged to donate blood to address a significant shortage, as highlighted by officials at Regional Blood Centre V. Hospitals in regions such as Nakhon Ratchasima, Chaiyaphum, Buriram, and Surin are currently receiving only 30 to 40% of their required blood supply, according to Sirilak Piakkhunthod, head of the blood centre. Sirilak noted that 39…
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Chiang Rai drug bust: 456 kilogrammes crystal meth seized
Military and police forces intercepted a drug smuggling operation in Chiang Rai, seizing approximately 456 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine. The operation followed a local tip-off about a Mitsubishi pickup truck involved in a collision and subsequent escape. Yesterday, January 15, soldiers from the Phaden Base, Task Force Chao Taak, and the Pha Mueang Force, in collaboration with Mae Fa Luang…
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Ex-Yakuza member arrested in Thailand over call centre scam
A Japanese national, allegedly a former Yakuza member, has been detained in relation to a dismantled call centre operation in Thailand, as announced by the Immigration Bureau yesterday, January 15. Identified as 34 year old Yu Hamaji, police suspect him to have been the deputy leader of the Japanese gang that was intercepted in mid-December in Bang Lamung district, Chon…
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Thai man drives wife and friend into Rayong sea in jealousy spat
A Thai man attempted to drive his wife and her friend into the sea in the eastern province of Rayong yesterday, January 15, due to a heated argument over jealousy and infidelity but failed when his hatchback became stuck in the sand. The Sawang Phon Kuson Rayong Rescue Foundation and officers from Mueang Rayong Police Station were called to Laem…
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Motorcycle-car crash on Khlong Khlung Bridge leaves one dead
A tragic accident occurred yesterday when a motorcycle collided with a car on the Khlong Khlung Bridge over the Ping River in Kamphaeng Phet province, resulting in one death and two severe injuries. The incident prompted a response from the police and rescue services. Police Lieutenant Chatchanon Sanitmak, attached to Khlong Khlung Police Station, yesterday, January 15, reported the accident…
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Thai FDA warns against deadly vape liquid mixed with ketamine
The Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning about the dangers of Pot K, a vape liquid mixed with ketamine, which can be fatal. Selling this substance can lead to a prison sentence of up to 15 years and a fine of 1.5 million baht. This illegal product has become prevalent among nightlife enthusiasts. Dr Witit Srisuriyachayakul, Deputy…
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Thai man breaks into neighbour’s home, fires shots, and ends his life
A heartbroken, desperate Thai man opened fire and took his own life at his neighbour’s home in the central province of Pathum Thani late last night. Officers from Thanyaburi Police Station were called to investigate the shooting at Garden View Village in the Thanyaburi district of Pathum Thani at around 11pm, yesterday, January 15. The incident occurred at two houses, numbers…
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Man found dead in Chanthaburi abandoned house after disappearance
A Thai mother’s worst fears were realised when her 42 year old missing son was found dead in an abandoned house in Chanthaburi province. Police and emergency services discovered the body following a GPS trace that led them to the location. Financial stress and personal issues were cited as potential reasons for the suspected suicide. Police Colonel Jirannon Thongsroi of the…
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Thai cinema reels in the big bucks, outshining Hollywood
Eight Thai films surpassed 100 million baht in revenue in 2024, capturing a 54% share of the domestic market, surpassing Hollywood films. Surachet Asavarueng-Anan, Chief Executive Officer of M STUDIO, a film production and distribution company in Thailand and abroad, announced yesterday, January 15, that the Thai film industry achieved significant success last year. The industry’s market share exceeded that…
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CCTV captures Thai teens slapping foreigners’ heads in Pattaya (video)
CCTV footage outside a hotel in Pattaya captured teenage motorcyclists slapping foreign pedestrians on the head before speeding away. The Facebook page อยากดังเดี๋ยวจัดให้ รีเทริน์ part 6 (translated as “tell me if you want to be famous, return part 6”) shared the video of these physical assaults on foreign tourists yesterday, January 15, accompanied by a caption that read… “Ruining the…
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Northern Irishman fights for life after Thailand holiday accident
Friends, family, and co-workers are rallying behind a Northern Irishman left fighting for his life following a shocking accident while on a dream holiday in Thailand. Ryan Daly, from Portadown, had set off on an ambitious round-the-world trip when tragedy struck, leaving him on life support and his loved ones in turmoil. The 27 year old care attendant, known for…
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Thailand weather takes a chill pill as storms brew in the south
The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) forecasts a cold air mass to cover the region, causing temperatures to drop by 2°C. Heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected in the south, particularly affecting the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea. Yesterday, January 15, a new high-pressure system from China reached northern Vietnam and Laos and is expected to spread…
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Irish diver’s fate revealed on Thailand’s ‘Death Island’ (video)
In a heartbreaking twist that has sent shockwaves through a small Irish village, the tragic fate of a young Irish diver discovered lifeless on a Thai island has been made public. The body of Robert “Robby” Kinlan was found on January 9 in Koh Tao, ominously dubbed “Death Island” due to a chilling pattern of tourist fatalities. Initial post-mortem examinations…
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Thai tax tangle: Expats warned of new rules on overseas income
A packed meeting of the Pattaya City Expat Club turned into a lively debate as members received crucial updates on Thailand’s controversial new tax policy regarding overseas income transfers. Hosted by Thomas Carden, director of American International Tax Advisers, and tax attorney Patcha Inkudanonda, the session offered clarity, and raised fresh concerns, about the Thai Revenue Department’s evolving guidelines. Patcha…
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Hong Kong sends task force to rescue citizens trapped in Thailand
In response to reports of Hong Kong residents being lured to Southeast Asia and forced into illegal work, Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced that the Security Bureau has dispatched a task force to Thailand. The move comes as law enforcement agencies reveal that 28 residents have been trapped abroad since mid-2024, with only 16 successfully returned so…
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Thai man brutally assaults woman in Rayong, citing transwoman confusion
Police arrested a Thai man for brutally assaulting a Thai woman on a road in the eastern province of Rayong. The man claimed he mistook the victim for a transwoman. The victim, Arisa, shared details of the brutal assault with the Facebook news page เหยี่ยวข่าว ตะวันออก (Heyiyw Khaw Tawan Xxk) following the incident, which occurred on Monday, January 13. The…
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Drunken chaos: Foreigner flees after Pattaya motorcycle wreck
A shocking hit-and-run incident involving a motorcycle in East Pattaya has left a Laotian housekeeper fighting for her life while a foreign national is accused of fleeing the scene. The crash occurred yesterday, January 14 in Soi Thung Klom-Tan Man 9, leaving behind a trail of carnage and unanswered questions. Police arriving at the scene found a Yamaha Grand Filano…
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Woman caught vaping on Bangkok BTS sparks outrage (video)
A video capturing a woman allegedly vaping cannabis on a Bangkok Skytrain (BTS) has gone viral, igniting outrage and calls for stricter public behaviour enforcement. The shocking footage, shared on the Facebook page อีซ้อขยี้แหลก on January 12, shows the woman casually vaping on the train, surrounded by children and elderly passengers. The clip reveals the woman standing and texting while…
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Actor Ple Nakorn reports 6 million baht scam to cyber police
Thai actor Nakorn Silachai reported to the cyber police that his relative lost 6 million baht to a call centre scam. It is suspected that the group may be the same as the one that conned another Thai actor, Charlotte Austin. Yesterday, January 14, at 12.55pm, Nakorn, also known as Ple Nakorn, accompanied by Ekpob Luangprasert, founder of the Saimai…
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AI scam targets Thai PM: Paetongtarn exposes con attempt
Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra issued a stark warning to the public about the dangers of AI-driven scams after narrowly escaping a sophisticated con involving a fake ASEAN leader. Speaking at a policy meeting for the 2026 fiscal budget, the 38 year old PM revealed she was targeted by a call centre gang using artificial intelligence to mimic the voice…
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Man arrested in Nonthaburi for driving stolen ambulance van
A man who took an ambulance in Chaiyaphum was apprehended in Nonthaburi after claiming he was only “driving without a destination.” Yesterday, January 14, police in Mueang Chaiyaphum district were informed by the Sawang Khunnatham Foundation rescue team about a stolen Toyota van with the registration 40-0244 Chaiyaphum. The vehicle was later tracked via GPS to Bang Yai district in…
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Thai girl reunited with family after abduction by drug addict
Thai police collaborated with armed forces in Myanmar to rescue a 10 year old Thai girl abducted by a drug-addicted Thai woman and taken to Myanmar via the border in Mae Sot district in the northern province of Tak. A 40 year old Thai mother, Khamporn Onkate, filed a complaint at Mae Sot Police Station yesterday, January 14, after her 10…
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Panty creep: Residents fume as pervert steals women’s underwear
Residents have expressed frustration over a perverted man with a mental disorder and voyeuristic tendencies, who has been stealing underwear and spying on women in their homes. The incident culminated when he fell through a ceiling while watching a woman shower. Police apprehended him but his mother secured his release. Yesterday, January 14, CCTV footage from a house in the…
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Charity event raises 4 million baht for Police General Hospital
Thailand’s Police Association donated 4 million baht from its second annual charity walk-run event, Police Run 2024, to the Police General Hospital. This donation, presented yesterday, January 14 at the hospital, will fund medical equipment to support patients and visitors. The event, organised by the Police Association and the Police General Hospital Foundation under Royal Patronage, took place last year…
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Indian doctor accused of killing wife in Pattaya bathtub drowning
A romantic getaway in Pattaya turned into a nightmarish scene from a horror movie as an Indian doctor based in the city of Lucknow stands accused of murdering his wife by sedating her and causing her to drown in a hotel bathtub. The chilling allegations against the doctor, 38 year old Ashish Srivastava, were made by his father-in-law, Satyanarayan Sharma,…
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Breaking fast or breaking gut? Doctor slams 5 breakfast favourites
A top gastroenterologist has named and shamed five breakfast favourites, urging us to rethink our morning routines. Despite breakfast being labelled the “most important meal of the day,” some choices could be causing more harm than good, warns Dr Saurabh Sethi. With a whopping 476,000 followers on TikTok, his advice is creating ripples among breakfast enthusiasts. Although some people regularly…
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Thai woman with immigration offence dies in Japanese police custody
A Thai woman, who was arrested in Japan for an immigration offence, died in Japanese police custody on Sunday, January 12. The Japanese news agency The Mainichi reported the death of the 46 year old Thai woman, yesterday, January 14. Her name has not yet been disclosed by the police. She had been detained since January 10 at Namagata Police…
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Chachoengsao arrests suspects in motorcycle theft smuggling plot
Police in Chachoengsao apprehended two people suspected of motorcycle theft, with intentions to smuggle the vehicles across the border. The suspects, 24 year old Nantawat and 16 year old A, were stopped during a routine vehicle check on Highway 3259. Both had motorcycles without registration plates, raising the suspicion of the officers. Upon inspection, the motorcycles were found to be…
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Motorcyclist dies in collision with pig truck in Chachoengsao
A tragic accident occurred yesterday when a 47 year old man died after his motorcycle collided with the rear of a pig transport truck on Hua Sai Road, Bang Khla district, Chachoengsao province. The incident took place at 6.30pm, yesterday, January 14, and was reported to Police Lieutenant Alongkorn Phapha at the Bang Khla Police Station. Upon receiving the report,…
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2 Frenchmen arrested for brutal assault of Burmese employee in Phuket
Police arrested two French restaurant owners in the Patong neighbourhood of Phuket for brutally assaulting a Burmese employee, allegedly for being late for work. A video of the physical assault, which occurred on the roadside in Patong, was shared yesterday, January 14, by the news Facebook page Phuket Times. The page captioned the video… “Cruel! Patong. A French gang brutally…
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