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Managing medical expenses in Thailand is important as healthcare costs continue to rise. The country’s healthcare system includes both public and private options, but even with the Universal Coverage Scheme (UCS) for citizens, many still face high out-of-pocket medical expenses....
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Teen violence disrupts peace in Samut Prakan for three nights
A series of violent confrontations involving teenagers wielding knives, sticks, and firearms has disrupted the peace in Samut Prakan province. Residents have been living in fear for three consecutive nights due to the sound of explosions and gunfire, urging Thai police to intervene. Closed-circuit television footage captured approximately 10 teenagers riding four motorcycles, blocking the road in the Thaiban subdistrict…
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Gold jewellery worth 30,000 baht stolen from Pattaya apartment
A night out turned into a nightmare for a young Pattaya resident after her gold jewellery, worth over 30,000 baht, vanished in a brazen apartment break-in. Kawalin told reporters that the theft took place at her South Pattaya residence at around 10.30pm on Friday, February 28. Returning home the next morning, she was stunned to find her valuables missing, prompting…
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Pill-shocked: War veterans’ hospital in prescription bribery scandal
In a bombshell revelation that has rocked Thailand, the War Veterans Organisation of Thailand (WVO) has lodged a damning complaint with the Anti-Corruption Division (ACD), claiming that 20 government employees are knee-deep in a bribery scheme tangled up with drug prescriptions at the Veterans General Hospital. The explosive allegations were brought to light by WVO chief General Detnithit Luang-Ngam, and…
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Bangkok revamps Bueng Si Kan Lake for flood control
Bangkok is gearing up for a wetter future with a major transformation of Bueng Si Kan Lake in Lak Si district, turning it into a massive flood-control reservoir. The ambitious project is part of the city’s monkey cheek initiative to tackle increasing rainfall and prevent severe flooding in one of its most vulnerable neighbourhoods. Deputy Governor Wissanu Sabsomphon announced that…
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Thailand heat wave is no joke, 40°C and stormy tempers ahead
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) today forecasted that Thailand’s upper regions would experience hot weather, with some areas reaching extreme temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius. Some 26 provinces were warned to prepare for potential thunderstorms from Thursday, and strong winds. The heat in the northern, northeastern, and central regions is due to low atmospheric pressure covering upper Thailand.…
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Fortune turns sour: Fengshui master’s gambling scandal exposed
Royal Thai Police (RTP) rounded up an unlucky 13 alleged masterminds behind a lucrative gambling website, reportedly raking in a staggering 1.6 billion baht annually. Assets amounting to 20 million baht have been seized in connection with the arrested gang. The case unravels the tangled web of 43 year old fengshui guru Thanawan Jiracharoenwes, infamously known as “Tili.” The smooth…
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Boom to bust: Chinese investment in Thai property hits rock bottom
Once a beacon of opportunity, Thailand’s vibrant condo market for Chinese investors is now dimming, as economic clouds gather over China’s middle class. Stephen Yao, a former Chinese investments broker in Bangkok, and Pattaya, has seen his formerly bustling schedule dwindle. In 2017 and 2018, he made a staggering 32 trips from China’s Guangdong province to Thailand. But recent years…
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Russian man found dead in Phuket, police investigate possible drug link
Phuket City police are investigating the death of a 41 year old Russian man whose body was discovered at a residence in Koh Kaew. Police Lieutenant Saruta Phumduang, the Deputy Chief of Investigation at Phuket City Police, was informed of the incident around 8pm, yesterday evening, March 2, prompting the deployment of officers to the location. Forensic experts from Vachira…
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Bangkok and Ratchaburi drug raids lead to two arrests
The Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) conducted raids in Bangkok and Ratchaburi, arresting two men allegedly selling drugs online with blatant disregard for the law. Yesterday, March 2, Police Major General Athip Phongsivapai directed the operation, which led to the arrest of 37 year old Peerawut and 24 year old Suphapat. The suspects were apprehended under separate charges. Peerawut was…
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Quad tragedy: Scottish man’s high-speed horror plunge in Thailand
A Scottish man’s life met a sudden end after his quad bike smashed into a concrete barrier after skidding on a treacherous road in Thailand, sending shockwaves through the local community. The unnamed 62 year old, believed to have been living in Thailand for over a decade, was catapulted from his vehicle and plunged 30 feet to his death after…
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Thailand tightens foreign business laws to curb nominee practices
Thailand has several laws regulating the entry and activities of foreigners, as detailed by Auramon Supthaweethum, Director General of the Department of Business Development (DBD). The Immigration Law permits temporary residence, and the Alien Employment Act allows temporary employment, subject to permits and exceptions for banned occupations. The Foreign Business Act of 1999 restricts certain businesses to protect Thai interests,…
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Bangkok police probe woman’s sexual assault by invisible men
Bueng Kum District Police in Bangkok have been called to untangle a Thai woman’s claims that she has been sexually assaulted by gang of invisible men over the past two years. The tale blends the supernatural with reality, as the alleged 52 year old Thai victim, Ning, alleges a harrowing two-year rape ordeal at the hands of an invisible gang.…
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Drunk Thai photocopy shop owner allegedly tries to rape customer
A Thai teacher narrowly escaped an attempted rape by a drunk photocopy shop owner in the Isaan province of Udon Thani after he locked her inside while she was using the service. The victim, Nachanok Intasang, shared a video on Facebook revealing her terrifying experience on Saturday, March 1. She posted a video alongside a picture of the photocopy shop…
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Brake failure leads to fatal crash in Nakhon Ratchasima
A tragic accident occurred today in Nakhon Ratchasima, where a truck carrying cassava experienced brake failure and collided with other vehicles. The incident, today, March 3, at 7.19am, resulted in the death of a 55 year old pickup driver and injuries to three others. The accident took place on Route 24, Chokchai-Det Udom Road, in Nong Bunnak subdistrict. The truck,…
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Thai shippers warn of slow govt response to Trump’s trade policies
The Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC) has raised concerns over the government’s sluggish response to potential trade penalties under the policy of U.S. President Donald Trump, warning that delays could result in heavy tariffs on Thai exports. TNSC Chairman Chaichan Charoensuk stated that the government has made little progress in preparing for the so-called Trump 2.0 trade measures. Trump previously…
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Woman and nephew shocked after finding body in Buriram canal
A 51 year old woman and her 21 year old nephew were left in shock after attempting to perform CPR on a man found in a canal in Buriram province yesterday, March 2. The incident occurred around noon near the Buriram-Prakhon Chai road, between Chum Phle village and Prakhon Chai district. The man, identified as 63 year old Mee (surname…
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Mentally ill Phuket man attacks mother, slits local’s throat
A mentally ill man in Phuket attacked his mother before attempting to slit another man’s throat with a box cutter in east Phuket Town on February 28, leaving locals in shock. The incident occurred near a local mosque. According to reports, the suspect, 35 year old Sansern Sa-at, first attacked his mother before turning his aggression toward 64 year old…
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Man arrested in Phetchaburi for rock attack on pickup truck
A 34 year old man was stopped by police after allegedly throwing a rock at a woman’s pickup truck while it was stopped at a red light in Phetchaburi province. The incident, which occurred near a police checkpoint, caused significant damage to the vehicle’s window and alarmed nearby residents. The event took place yesterday, March 2, with footage quickly spreading…
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Pier pressure: Pattaya mayor answers abandoned condo concerns
Pattaya Mayor Poramet Ngampichet has addressed growing concerns surrounding the controversial abandoned waterfront condo at Bali Hai Pier in South Pattaya, following multiple public inquiries. The fate of the structure remains uncertain as legal complications continue to unfold. The National Anti-Corruption Commission of the Second Region recently informed Pattaya City that the Certificate of Utilisation, which formed the basis for…
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Mae Sot gold shop robbed by delivery rider in daring heist
A gold shop in Mae Sot district, Tak province, was robbed by a man disguised as a delivery rider yesterday, March 2. The robber brandished a firearm and swiftly escaped with approximately 102 baht of gold, valued at about 4.7 million baht (US$137,175), in under a minute. Police Lieutenant Colonel Sarayut Khongthong, Deputy Superintendent (Investigation) of Mae Sot Police Station,…
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Two women detained at Nong Khai with millions in Thai banknotes
Two women from North Thailand were detained at Nong Khai checkpoint after attempting to bring millions of baht into the country. They confessed to being hired and were unsure of the destination province. The money was seized yesterday, March 2, at the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge checkpoint in Mueang Nong Khai district. The operation was part of a crackdown led by…
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Love triangle leads to knife attack in Samut Prakan rented room
A messy love triangle driven by jealousy led to a knife attack yesterday in a rented room in Samut Prakan province near Bangkok. The suspect also boasted about his past crimes involving drugs and attempted murder after being arrested. A worker at a barbecue restaurant in the Bangpu Mai sub-district, Mueang district, Samut Prakan, called Ruam Katanyu Foundation rescuers, yesterday,…
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Chon Buri woman sexually assaulted by male masseur in Bangkok
A 33 year old woman in Chon Buri reported being sexually assaulted by a male masseur at a renowned health massage parlour in Bangkok’s Bang Kapi district. Upon her complaint, the establishment promptly terminated the employee involved. Yesterday, March 2, a TikTok user posted a warning video after visiting a well-rated massage parlour in Bang Kapi, Bangkok, where she was…
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Koh Samui hotel rates surge 40% after The White Lotus airs
Luxury hotel room rates on Koh Samui have increased by up to 50% following the airing of season three of The White Lotus two weeks ago. Despite this, rates have not yet matched the peak levels seen in Phuket and Bangkok. Rathawat Kuvijitrsuwan, Senior Vice-President of Advisory and Asset Management for Asia at JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group, noted that…
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Thai man with depression falls to his death near Chatuchak Market
A Thai man suffering from depression yesterday fell to his death from the car park of a shopping mall near Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok. The 47 year old man, Wanna, fell from the fourth floor of the car park, yesterday, March 2. He sustained a deep cut on his right hand, a broken left arm, and severe internal injuries…
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Thailand video news | Phuket tightens immigration controls amid crime wave, Cambodia deports 119 Thai call centre workers
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay bring updates on key developments across Thailand and Southeast Asia. In Pattaya, a Danish tourist declined hospital treatment after a stabbing incident, hindering police investigations. Meanwhile, Phuket tightens immigration controls amid a rise in crime, and Thailand faces global backlash over the controversial deportation of Uyghur detainees. Other headlines include the arrest…
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Eagle talk to bogey walk: England putt Schmeichel’s hopes to rest
Team World vice-captain Peter Schmeichel said his Team England counterparts “talked a good game” before the tournament teed off, adding that the Reignwood Icons of Football trophy would not be “Coming Home” at the weekend. Unfortunately, the former Manchester United legend was left in the rough and forced to eat his words as Team England shattered the Dane’s bunkered dreams…
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Thai casino entry rule demands 50 million baht deposit for citizens
Thai nationals wishing to enter the proposed casino-entertainment complex must have held at least 50 million baht in a fixed deposit account for a minimum of six months, according to a government source. This stipulation is part of Section 65 of the Entertainment Complex Bill, which has been examined by the Council of State and will be reviewed by the…
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Phuket monkey steals French tourist’s phone, takes selfie (video)
A French tourist shared a hilarious TikTok video of a monkey in Phuket snatching her mobile phone and taking a selfie video. Fortunately, some Thai locals successfully helped them retrieve the phone. The French TikTok user @justinefortemps shared the video on Friday, February 28, with the caption “Monkey Hill Attack.” The footage showed a monkey, believed to be a young…
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Thailand sees record 1.13 trillion baht foreign investment boost
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed optimism about Thailand’s economic prospects, highlighting significant foreign investment, which reached over 1.13 trillion baht last year, the highest in a decade. In a monthly Empowering Thais TV segment aired by the National Broadcasting Services of Thailand, the premier shares her optimism in regards to economic trajectory, despite last year’s 2.5% growth. “We will work…
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