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Thai teen allegedly assaults girlfriend to death in Pattaya petrol station
A Thai father demanded justice, claiming his daughter died following an alleged assault by her 16 year old boyfriend at her workplace in Pattaya, while colleagues initially told him she collapsed from consuming kratom and energy drinks. The incident occurred at a petrol station on Sukhumvit Road in Pattaya at around 10pm on June 4. The victim, Kanoknika, was working…
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Khon Kaen, Kalasin lose power after truck crashes into power poles
A trailer truck crashed into two high-voltage power poles in Khon Kaen yesterday, June 4, leaving the driver seriously injured and causing a wide power outage across parts of Khon Kaen and Kalasin. The crash happened on the Nam Phong to Kranuan road in Nam Phong district. Provincial Electricity Authority workers rushed to the scene to replace the broken poles…
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Senior AIA officer hospitalised after assault in Chiang Mai restaurant
An assault at a restaurant in Chiang Mai on June 4 left four people injured, including a senior executive of American International Assurance (AIA), who is in critical condition. The incident occurred at night in a restaurant in Chiang Mai, where the insurance staff had gathered to celebrate the promotion of senior officer Thanakrit Wichiansamut. The event was attended by…
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Police search for body after train collision in Pathum Thani
Police are investigating a train accident in Pathum Thani after human remains were found on railway tracks about 1 kilometre from Chiang Rak railway station today, June 5. Khlong Luang Police Station was alerted to the fatal collision on the railway line heading towards Bangkok, near the Chiang Rak canal railway bridge in Khlong Nueng subdistrict, Khlong Luang district. Patrol officers,…
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Koh Samet attempted rape and murder suspect faces three charges
Police have filed three charges against the suspect in the Koh Samet attempted rape and murder case, as Rayong officials move to tighten security and restore tourist confidence. Rayong Governor Traiphop Wongtrairat led a press conference today, June 5, to provide additional details regarding the case and to announce new security measures. He was joined by Rayong Provincial Administrative Organisation…
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Chinese trio smash police patrol car, get arrested in Tak
Police in Tak arrested three Chinese men today, June 5, after the trio allegedly smashed residents’ cars, smashed a police patrol vehicle, and tried to steal a motorcycle to flee Phop Phra district. Phop Phra Police Station officers detained 28 year old Yang Luda, 31 year old Feng Zhengdao, and 32 year old Hupan for further questioning. The three accused…
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App-based taxi driver claims passenger ditches booking, platform reveals different version
A Chiang Mai taxi driver from the Maxim application claimed he was deceived into travelling more than 200 kilometres for a cancelled booking. His predicament was met with widespread support online, but the ride-hailing platform offered a different account of the incident. The case gained attention after the Pang Mapha Police Station in Mae Hong Son province shared it on…
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Thailand video news | Pattaya beach fight leaves two injured, Thailand bans in-flight use of power banks
In Thailand video news, Alex and Jay cover news stories from across Thailand. The stories include some crime in Pattaya as a massive brawl breaks out on Pattaya Beach as well as a foreign man being detained for wielding a knife, then some literally toxic news in the form of wild mushroom consumption fatalities and bluebottle jellyfish warnings, also, in…
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Bangkok clinic closed after slimming pen leaves client in hospital
A beauty clinic in Bangkok is ordered to close temporarily for 15 days after a complaint involving a slimming pen injection that left a woman requiring hospital treatment. The case gained public attention after a Thai man shared a Facebook post claiming that his wife suffered severe side effects following a weight-loss injection administered at the clinic in the Ram…
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Chinese Embassy praises Thais for helping tourist recover handbag
The Chinese Embassy in Bangkok has praised Thai rescue workers, residents, and a reporter after they helped a Chinese tourist recover a lost handbag containing cash and important documents in Chachoengsao. The embassy shared the heartwarming story on its Facebook page, Chinese Embassy Bangkok, yesterday, June 4, describing the incident as an example of the friendship between the Chinese and…
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Huai Khwang restaurant denies yuan-only payment made by Chinese influencer
A restaurant in Huai Khwang district of Bangkok denied allegations that it accepts only Chinese yuan payments after a Chinese influencer shared a viral video claiming he was unable to pay using Thailand’s QR payment system. Chinese TikToker Wang Bingyang, known online as Bing, posted a video on May 25 describing his experience at a Chinese restaurant in the area.…
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Multiple Pakistanis clash on Pattaya beach over family dispute
A brawl involving multiple Pakistani nationals broke out on Pattaya beach early today, June 5, leaving two men injured after a family dispute escalated into violence. The incident was reported at 1.19am after a member of the public alerted a reporter to a fight involving foreign nationals on Central Pattaya beach. The confrontation took place near a well-known shopping centre.…
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Bangkok rider snatches tourist bag to fund online gambling
A food delivery rider was arrested in Bangkok yesterday, June 3, over the alleged bag snatching of a Qatari tourist in Thong Lor, with police identifying two other suspects in the case. Thong Lor police arrested 26 year old Anusorn after a Qatari tourist filed a complaint on June 2, reporting that two men on a motorcycle snatched his bag…
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Search continues for Thai woman missing during trekking trip
Search efforts entered a fourth day today, June 4, as more than 100 people continued looking for a missing Thai woman who disappeared while trekking in a forest area on the border of Trang and Phatthalung provinces. The search operation involves local woodsmen, residents, wildlife sanctuary officials, park rangers and administrative officers attempting to locate 53 year old Wantanee, also…
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Bedridden Swiss man suspects Hua Hin caregiver of record collection theft
A bedridden Swiss man appealed for public assistance after a record collection, valued at more than 12.5 million baht, disappeared from his home in Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan. He suspects a former Thai caregiver may have been involved. Peter Kalt, the Swiss victim, filed a theft complaint with local police after his wife, Brigit, discovered that more than 1,000…
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Venomous bluebottle jellyfish wash up on Phang Nga beaches
A large number of bluebottle jellyfish have washed up on two beaches in Phang Nga following rough monsoon conditions, prompting officials to warn beachgoers today, June 4, to avoid contact with the venomous marine creatures. The warning covers Bang Sak Beach and Ban Nam Khem Beach in Bang Muang subdistrict, Takua Pa district, where strong waves in the Andaman Sea…
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Thailand to tighten restrictions after 50-baht food paid on instalment
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) is preparing tighter regulations for buy now pay later (BNPL) services following concerns over rising levels of bad debt among younger borrowers. BOT Governor Withai Rattanakorn announced the planned measures during the Governor Connect event on Tuesday, June 2. The new rules are expected to be introduced by the end of this year. According to…
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CAAT bans in-flight use of power banks on aircraft
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) today, June 4, issued new rules governing the carriage of power banks on aircraft, introducing stricter safety requirements to reduce risks associated with lithium batteries. The measures are intended to strengthen aviation safety and align local standards with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) guidelines. The new regulation, No. 122 on the carriage of…
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Thai couple assaulted by ex-schoolmate after phone sex rejection
A Thai woman sought assistance from Saimai Survive, a community rescue organisation, after she and her boyfriend were allegedly assaulted by a former schoolmate and his family following her rejection of a phone sex request. The 20 year old Thai woman, Supitchaya, accompanied by her boyfriend and her mother, met Saimai Survive founder Ekkaphop Lueangprasert to request protection and support as…
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Birthday ends in hospital for Pattaya woman after building jump
A young woman was seriously injured after jumping from the third floor of a building in Soi Buakhao, Pattaya, late last night, June 3, following reported stress over personal problems. Rescue workers and a medical team were called to Soi Buakhao at 11.10pm after receiving a report that a woman had fallen from a height. The building is five storeys…
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Thailand video news | Thailand named worst country for female freelancer pay gap, Phuket airport to open automated passport gates
In Thailand video news, Alex covers news stories from across Thailand. The stories include the gender pay gap for freelance workers in Thailand, then in Pattaya a Korean tourist gets his Gucci bag snagged by some usual suspects, down in Phuket a British man given a second chance commits to his misbehavior for a second arrest, also, a Thai caregiver…
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Off-road charity group slammed for driving into World Heritage stream
An off-road group has come under fire after images showed vehicles parked in water and travelling through natural areas inside Thungyai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site that covers parts of northern Kanchanaburi and southern Tak. The images were shared by the Facebook page Aeromechx today, June 4, alongside criticism that the group’s activities risked damaging the environment…
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Virtual kidnapping scam targets Chinese student in Thailand
Police rescued a Chinese university student after she fell victim to a virtual kidnapping scam that attempted to extort 3 million Hong Kong dollars, or approximately 12.5 million baht, from her family. Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) launched the operation after receiving information from the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF), which reported concerns that the Chinese woman, identified…
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Koh Samet tightens security after attempted rape case
Koh Samet tourism operators are moving to tighten security across the island after a man broke into a hotel room and allegedly attempted to rape and murder a female tourist during a group holiday in Rayong on May 30. Sarinthip Thapmongkhonsap, president of the Rayong Tourism Industry Council, said yesterday, June 3, that operators and relevant agencies worked closely with…
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Bolt Thailand bans driver after Japanese passenger assault
Bolt Thailand has permanently banned a driver from its platform after a Japanese passenger was allegedly assaulted during a ride in the Sukhumvit area, with the company pledging support for the passenger and cooperation with officials. In a statement yesterday, June 4, the ride-hailing platform offered an apology for the incident and stressed that violence or inappropriate conduct is not…
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Thai Airways welcomes first female pilot after 66 years
Thai Airways celebrated a milestone in its history after its first female pilot operated her inaugural commercial flight on the Bangkok-Hanoi route on Monday, June 1. The airline announced the achievement through its official THAI Corporate Communications Facebook page, highlighting Pannathon “Bam” Thanrungrueangchai’s first commercial flight as a pilot with the national carrier. According to Naewna, Pannathon is the first…
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Homeless man removed over public indecency on Pattaya Beach
Police and Pattaya city officials ordered a homeless man to leave South Pattaya Beach yesterday, June 2, after residents and tourists complained that he had repeatedly masturbated in public near the old pier area, causing concerns over public indecency. Reporters visited the area after receiving complaints that the man’s behaviour had become a regular problem and was affecting Pattaya’s tourism…
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Thai caregiver criticised for dancing, drinking while caring for bedridden
A Thai freelance caregiver posted videos of herself drinking alcohol and dancing while caring for patients and elderly people, raising controversy on social media. The case drew public attention after the Facebook page หมอแล็บแพนด้า (Mor Lab Panda) shared screenshots from the videos yesterday, June 2. Channel 7 later reported on the incident and aired clips from the woman’s social media…
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Spanish nationals linked to Krabi pool villa nominee probe
Krabi officials raided a luxury pool villa in Nong Thale subdistrict, Mueang Krabi district, yesterday, June 2, as part of an investigation into suspected nominee shareholding involving foreign business operators. Krabi Governor Angkoon Silatewakul led the operation after officials obtained a Krabi Provincial Court warrant to search the villa, which sits on more than 1 rai of land. Officials said…
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Debtor sought after redirecting collection calls to police
Pattaya police are searching for a debtor who redirected debt collection calls to the police station, resulting in more than 200 unwanted calls over three days. The issue came to public attention after two officers from Mueang Pattaya Police Station shared a video on social media describing the disruption caused by the calls. In the post, one officer explained that…
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