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Teen bikers arrested in Pattaya street racing crackdown
Police raided a group of teenage street racers in Pattaya after residents complained about late-night noise, reckless riding, and dangerous stunts. The pre-dawn operation took place at around 2am on Sunday, October 19, after fed-up residents reported the noisy, dangerous antics of illegal motorbike racers disrupting their sleep and threatening public safety. Led by Police Lieutenant Colonel Suchat Dusadee and…
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‘Cocktails in Bangkok’: Will Scott returns with expat tales of love, scams and chaos
Nearly a year after publishing The Entertainers 1992–1997: Kevin Keegan’s Legacy, former Thaiger Editor-in-Chief Will Scott returns to the world of fiction with Cocktails in Bangkok, a sharp and darkly comic collection of short stories set in Thailand’s expat underbelly. This latest release marks Scott’s first fictional work since Scoop – The Truth Only Gets in the Way of a Good Story (2016). In Cocktails in…
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Thailand video news | Naked foreigner disrupts traffic at Pattaya intersection, Expats slammed for reckless road stunt in Phuket
In Thailand Video News, Alex and Jay cover the latest stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. This episode features a string of incidents involving foreigners misbehaving in Phuket, Pattaya, and Bangkok, a deadly tropical storm battering the Philippines, and, later on, highlights from a major Formula 1 STEM racing event that recently concluded at a Bangkok hotel. Naked Foreigner…
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Krabi pickup driver claims blocking ambulance due to concerns about mother’s illness
A Thai pickup truck driver blocked an ambulance at Plai Phraya Hospital in the southern province of Krabi, resulting in the death of a 69 year old heart attack patient. The patient, identified as Somkuan, was admitted to Plai Phraya Hospital with respiratory failure at around 11.10pm on October 16. His condition deteriorated, prompting the medical team to arrange for…
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British ex-consul killed by speeding bike in Pattaya crash
A retired British author and former honorary consul has died after being hit by a speeding motorbike while crossing a busy road in Pattaya. Barry Kenyon from Lancashire was on his way to meet friends for dinner on Saturday evening, October 18, when he was struck by a motorbike while walking across Thappraya Road, near the Pattaya intersection. Kenyon had…
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3 Japanese men harass Pattaya hairdresser, lifting her skirt during service
A Thai hairdresser filed a complaint against three Japanese men for lifting her skirt while she was providing a service to their friend at a salon in Pattaya. The victim, 34 year old Kanokkarn, shared CCTV footage of the incident on social media. She revealed that the incident occurred at 1.58pm on Sunday, October 19, at her salon on Soi Pattaya…
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Phuket’s 2.3 billion baht underpass shelved over flood, chaos fears
A major underpass project in Phuket has been scrapped after residents raised concerns about traffic disruption and flooding during construction. The Department of Highways has scrapped its 2.38-billion baht bidding process for the Heroines Monument underpass project in Thalang, following growing concerns about its impact on traffic and the potential for worsening flooding. The decision comes after strong local opposition,…
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Cool winds up north, flash floods lash Thailand’s south
Thailand braces for shifting weather as cool winds sweep northern Thailand and storms pound the southern regions, prompting flood and marine warnings. A high-pressure system from China is sweeping across upper Vietnam and is expected to reach Laos and northeastern Thailand today. This will bring cooler mornings and strong winds to the north and northeast, with a slight dip in…
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Foreign driver sparks outrage with dangerous speeding on Phuket road
A foreign man was caught on a viral video driving his luxury car dangerously on a crowded road in Phuket on Saturday, October 18. The video circulated on Thai social media yesterday, October 19, after a local motorist witnessed the incident and shared it with news agencies. The road in the video was reported to be located in the Patong…
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Foreign man allegedly takes over public mooring and threatens boat drivers with knife
A local boat operator called on relevant government officials to take action against a foreign man who allegedly took control of a public mooring near Koh Hey in Phuket and threatened other boat drivers with a knife. The local boat operator, who claimed to be threatened by the foreign man, shared a video of the encounter with the Facebook news…
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Danish boxer stopped from jumping off Phuket building
Police intervened to prevent a Danish boxer from jumping off the roof of an accommodation building in the Kata area of Phuket on Saturday, October 18. Several local media outlets shared pictures and videos of the foreign man, later identified as a Danish national. The man was seen on the roof of a building in Soi Green Drinking Water, Kata,…
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Nigerian man arrested for drug dealing in Bangkok nightclub raid
Police raided a nightclub in the Ratchaprarop area of Bangkok early on Saturday, October 18, and arrested a Nigerian man on charges of drug dealing. Twenty-two partygoers later tested positive for drugs. At around 5am, officials from the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) and the Insee 19-69 unit inspected the entertainment venue in the Ratchathewi district. The operation…
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Chinese man stabs Pattaya officer with pen during roadside rampage
A Chinese man stabbed an officer from the Pattaya City Law Enforcement with a pen on a roadside on Saturday, October 18, when officials attempted to calm him down following his rampage. Pattaya City Law Enforcement officials responded to a complaint from locals and approached the suspect, a Chinese man aged between 35 and 40, in order to take him…
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Pattaya woman slashes her own throat after argument with foreign boyfriend
A Thai woman slashed her own throat at a bar in Pattaya yesterday, October 19, following an argument with her foreign boyfriend. The self-harm incident was reported to rescuers from the Sawang Boriboon Dhammastan Foundation at 1.36am, prompting the team to rush to a bar on Soi Pattaya Beach 13/2, Nong Prue sub-district, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri. Upon arrival,…
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Thailand video news | Phuket moves to rein in cannabis use, Israeli man caught stealing temple donation envelope
In this episode of Thailand Video News, Alex and Jay cover the latest stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia — from tighter cannabis regulations in Phuket and upcoming rush-hour taxi surcharges set for December, to foreigners making headlines for their drunken and bizarre behaviour. Phuket Moves to Rein in Cannabis Use to Safeguard Tourist Appeal Officials in the resort…
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Navy officer jumps off dormitory to escape alleged rape attempt by senior officer
A young navy officer jumped from the fourth floor of a dormitory in the Sattahip district of Chon Buri, claiming he was escaping a rape attempt by a senior officer. Rescuers from the Sawang Rojanathamsathan Sattahip Foundation were alerted to a serious fall at a dormitory within the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) premises in Sattahip, Chon Buri, at about 3am…
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American woman wins 3 million baht using AI for lottery numbers
A 45 year old American woman has won a lottery prize worth 3 million baht after using ChatGPT to choose her numbers, enabling her to pay off her mortgage. Today, on October 19, international media reported that Tammy Carvey, from Wyandotte, Michigan, emerged as the fortunate winner of over 2.6 billion Vietnamese dong (approximately 3 million baht) after employing ChatGPT…
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Chinese tourist falls from hotel balcony in Pattaya
In the early hours of today, October 19, the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Unit was alerted to an incident involving a man injured after a fall from a hotel near Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya. The rescue team joined forces with the Pattaya City Police and dispatched a team to the location. Upon arrival, they encountered a Chinese tourist, believed…
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Nakhon Ratchasima landlord seeks tenant after rental mess
A Facebook user recently shared images online to caution landlords about a tenant who left a rental property in a deplorable state. The tenant, a 42 year old woman, rented the house in a housing project in Mueang district, Nakhon Ratchasima province, for approximately one year. The photos reveal a shocking mess of rotting garbage scattered throughout the house, emitting…
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Illegal gambling and e-cigarette URLs surge in 2025
Over 400,000 URLs associated with illegal gambling, e-cigarettes, and alcohol advertisements have been detected this year, according to the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES). Chomparee Chompurat, inspector-general of the DES, stated that a survey was conducted on websites potentially breaching the law from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2025. The findings revealed a significant increase in illegal…
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Police seize 4.4 million meth pills at Thailand-Myanmar border
Police have confiscated 4.4 million methamphetamine pills and detained two individuals suspected of smuggling the drugs near the border between Chiang Rai and Myanmar. According to officials on Saturday, the suspects 41 year old Sira and 34 year old Seri are residents of Mae Fah Luang district in Chiang Rai province. Authorities revealed that the arrest followed intelligence reports indicating that…
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Phuket pushes for stricter cannabis rules to protect tourism image
Phuket’s authorities are advocating for more stringent cannabis regulations after a rise in incidents involving foreign tourists displaying erratic behaviour has negatively impacted the island’s tourism image. Sarayut Mallum, vice-president of the Phuket Tourism Association, highlighted that many instances of foreign visitors behaving unusually have been linked to excessive cannabis consumption. He noted, ‘Some tourists smoked multiple joints consecutively, resulting…
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Tragic delay: blocked ambulance leads to patient’s death in Krabi
A hospital in Plai Phraya, Krabi, issued a statement addressing an incident where a pickup truck obstructed an ambulance, preventing the transfer of a critically ill patient who later died yesterday, on October 18. The hospital expressed deep condolences to the family of the deceased, who suffered from acute myocardial infarction and respiratory failure. The patient was admitted to the…
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Boy with ADHD taken to police after toy gun incident
An 11 year old boy, who aimed a toy gun at a shop owner, was taken to Hat Yai police by his mother, who revealed that he suffers from severe attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and has short-term memory loss. The mother has decided to stop allowing him to sell boiled peanuts. This incident gained attention after a Facebook user…
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Taiwanese trio busted at Bangkok airport with rare wildlife
Three Taiwanese nationals were arrested at Don Mueang Airport after officials uncovered a bizarre and cruel attempt to smuggle dozens of protected animals out of Thailand by hiding them under clothing. The suspects, identified as 53 year old Hsu Ching Chung, 40 year old Hong Zhi-Xian, and 36 year old Yang Tsung-Ju, were stopped by police from the Natural Resources…
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Bogus doctor arrested in Pattaya clinic raid after repeat offences
Officers raided an unlicensed clinic in Pattaya after receiving reports of illegal medical services being provided without certified professionals. The operation, carried out yesterday, October 17, by the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) Region 2 in coordination with the Chon Buri Provincial Public Health Office (PPO), targeted a well-known clinic on Soi Chaiyapreuk 2 that had previously come under scrutiny. The…
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Thailand rolls out free dialysis as kidney disease cases soar
Thailand’s public health ministry has launched a free dialysis campaign to tackle rising chronic kidney disease cases and promote early prevention nationwide. Public Health Minister Pattana Promphat announced a nationwide campaign to provide free dialysis and promote early screening for chronic kidney disease (CKD). The campaign aims to raise awareness, expand access to treatment and encourage lifestyle changes to prevent…
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Monk saves debt-ridden couple in South Thailand bridge rescue
A monk in South Thailand helped rescue a couple who attempted to jump from a bridge in a joint suicide bid after struggling with heavy debt. A couple in Songkhla province narrowly escaped death after attempting to end their lives by jumping from a bridge while tied together with a traditional Thai cloth. The shocking incident, reportedly driven by crushing…
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Water woes: Phuket MP calls for urgent fix as crisis worsens
Phuket MP Chalermpong Sangdee has called on the government to urgently tackle the island’s chronic water shortage, warning that the issue could spiral out of control during the upcoming High Season if action isn’t taken immediately. Speaking in Parliament, Chalermpong, who represents Phuket District 2, said water demand has surged due to a booming tourism industry and a population now…
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9 Thais arrested for illegal border crossing from Cambodia
Nine Thai nationals were arrested in Sa Kaeo after illegally crossing the border on foot from Cambodia, where they had worked in an online scam operation. The group, five men and four women, were intercepted by the Burapha Forces and Aranyaprathet Special Task Force during a surveillance operation in Sa Kaeo province. Officers caught them trekking through a sugarcane field…
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