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Monk called to police station after haunted jail claims third detainee
Sarapee Police Station officers in the northern province of Chiang Mai invited a monk to perform a sacred ritual within a supposedly haunted jail after three detainees committed suicide. The latest death was reported on Tuesday, July 30. The latest victim, 53 year old Thai man Inthorn, was found hanging in the Sarapee Police Station prison on the morning of…
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Thai electricity tariff to remain at 4.18 baht per unit
The Thai Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) decided to maintain the electricity tariff at 4.18 baht per unit for the billing period from September to December this year. For consumers using no more than 300 units per month, the tariff remains at 3.99 baht per unit. Poonpat Leesombatpaiboon, Secretary-General of the ERC, revealed on July 1 that the commission resolved to…
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Thai Oil denies 567 million baht payment for overdue wages
Thai Oil Public Company Ltd firmly denied agreeing to issue a payment of 567 million baht to settle outstanding wages owed to workers by subcontractors. The unpaid wages are linked to the Unincorporated Joint Venture (UJV) consortium, a subcontractor hired by Thai Oil. The consortium consists of Petrofac South East Asia Pte Ltd, Saipem Singapore Pte Ltd, and Samsung E&A…
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Hapless Thai thieves arrested after showing off ill-gotten wealth
Two hapless Thai thieves were arrested after showing off their ill-gotten wealth to neighbours in the southern province of Songkhla. A 67 year old homeowner and victim, Itsaree, filed a complaint with Mueang Songkhla Police Station after a long list of valuables disappeared from her home on Saiburi Road in Songkhla. The theft took place at about 8pm on July…
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Two workers critically injured in Chanthaburi construction accident
Two construction workers were critically injured after one was electrocuted by a high-voltage wire, causing him to fall from a two-story building. The incident occurred yesterday, July 31 at a construction site near Wat Phlapphla in Chanthaburi province. Emergency services were alerted to the scene, where they found one worker unconscious and in critical condition, while the other was seriously…
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Residents seek blessings at Suphan Buri temple for lottery luck
Residents flocked to Wat Phai Khat in Suphan Buri province to seek blessings from Luang Pho Yai, igniting a buzz of activity as they searched for lucky numbers in preparation for the upcoming lottery draw. Wat Phai Khat in Sri Samran, Song Phi Nong district, Suphan Buri province, was teeming with residents from morning until evening yesterday, July 31. They…
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Engineer’s wife admits affair, citing husband couldn’t satisfy her
The wife of a Thai engineer admitted to cheating on him with a volunteer rescuer in Chon Buri adding that her husband’s busy work schedule, abuses and the fact he couldn’t satisfy her sexual needs forced her into the affair. The alleged scarlet woman’s side of the story also contradicted her husband’s words. A 42 year old engineer, Sam, reached…
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Teens flee after attacking young motorcyclist in northern Thailand
A young man was left confused and injured after being knocked off his motorcycle at a busy intersection by a group of teenagers he did not know. The police are now urgently searching for the assailants. Police in Nakhon Ratchasima received a report yesterday, July 31, about a brawl involving teenagers at the Thipmanee intersection in Phimai district. Officers, along…
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Cops crack down on illegal loan sharks in six provinces in Thailand
Police swooped on an illegal loan shark network across six provinces, arresting key members and uncovering over 50 million baht in circulation. The operation targeted the notorious Boy Lang Khao gang, infamous for their exorbitant interest rates and violent debt collection methods. The Police Economic Crime Suppression Division, led by Police Major General Phutthidej Boonkrapue, yesterday launched an extensive operation…
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Thai customer complains about buffet restaurant staff service
A heated social media argument erupted between a buffet restaurant and a dissatisfied customer, leading to a legal dispute. The incident began when a Facebook user posted a critical review of a conveyor belt hotpot buffet restaurant in the New Students MSU 68 group, citing poor service, especially in terms of the staff’s communication. The restaurant owner responded with a…
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Drunk, jealous Thai man stabs innocent neighbour to death
A Thai man yesterday stabbed his neighbour to death in a drunken, jealous rage before calmly waiting for police near the victim’s home in the Isaan province of Surin. The suspect allegedly showed no remorse over the murder. Officers from the Sawai Police Station investigated the death of the 54 year old Thai man, Tui Kaensuwan, at his home in…
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Two tourists drown in Phuket beach tragedies
Two tragic incidents unfolded on Phuket’s beaches yesterday resulting in the drowning deaths of a Hong Kong father at Patong Beach and a Kazakh tourist at Karon Beach. At Patong Beach, yesterday, July 31, Che Ka Fai aka Andy, a 52 year old Chinese national from Hong Kong, was pulled from the water unconscious and unresponsive. Police Lieutenant Colonel Phongpipat…
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Thailand Video News | Scottish Former Footballer Arrested for Child Abuse in Thailand, Drunk Driver in Ayutthaya Leads Police on High-Speed Chase
In this Thailand video news, hosted by Alex, a variety of compelling news stories from Thailand and Southeast Asia are covered. Highlights include the arrest of a Scottish former footballer for child crimes in Thailand, a high-speed police chase involving a drunk driver in Ayutthaya, and a DSI raid uncovering an illegal football broadcasting network at a car wash.…
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Lottery fever grips Chai Nat as car numbers spark frenzy
A wave of lottery enthusiasts has swept through Chai Nat, excited by what they believe to be the latest winning numbers tied to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s car. The bustling scene at Phasi Sung Market ahead of today’s lottery draw is filled with hopeful buyers. Wandee Khaosanit, a local lottery vendor, revealed that the current buzz surrounds the registration numbers…
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Thailand’s digital wallet scheme registration starts today
Registration for the digital wallet scheme started today, August 1 at 8am and will be available 24 hours a day until September 15. The Thai government arranged for a call centre at 1111 to answer any questions around the clock. The digital wallet initiative, offering a digital currency worth 10,000 baht, has eight conditions and restrictions that citizens must meet…
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Thai woman caught stealing lottery tickets worth 90 million baht
A lottery seller in the Isaan province of Loei demanded a Thai woman return his lottery tickets after security camera footage showed her colluding with a young girl to steal the tickets for her. The lottery vendor, Aungkul Phaichantuek, told Channel 7 that he lost a set of 15 tickets with the same number, 754727, on Saturday, July 27. He…
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Thai baht may appreciate to 35.30 per dollar amid BoJ rate hike
The Thai baht could experience further appreciation to 35.30 per US dollar in the short term, following a four-month high of 35.72 reached early yesterday. Political instability and deteriorating fiscal conditions due to the government’s populist policies, however, may hinder a significant rebound of the Thai currency. Asian currencies, including the baht, surged after the Bank of Japan (BoJ) raised…
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Pattaya City launches nature restoration to enhance ecotourism
Pattaya City has embarked on a significant nature restoration project aimed at enhancing ecotourism and revitalising the ecosystem in the Na Kluea area. The initiative kicked off with a ceremony at Khlong Nok Yang in Na Kluea, attended by local officials, including Pattaya City Mayor Poramese Ngampiches, Pattaya City Deputy Mayor Manoch Nongyai, and the mayor’s secretary, Phumipat Kamolnat. The…
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Thailand emerges as Southeast Asia’s leader in tiger conservation
Thailand is now recognised as a leader in Southeast Asia’s efforts to protect wild tigers, a development that the government has warmly welcomed. This recognition follows Thailand’s significant success in conserving royal tigers (Panthera tigris), which has led to a noteworthy increase in their population. According to government spokesman Chai Wacharonke, the estimated number of adult royal tigers in Thailand…
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Pattaya City buys crabs to boost marine life, supports fishermen
Pattaya City has launched an innovative project to support local fishermen and conserve marine life by purchasing low-grade blue swimming crabs and releasing them into the mangrove forest in Na Kluea. The initiative involves paying 250 baht per kilogramme to fishermen, aiming to balance ecological preservation with community income generation. The Natural Resources Division, Environmental Quality Promotion Division, and the…
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Four injured in multi-vehicle crash near Welgrow Industrial Estate
A collision involving multiple vehicles occurred near the entrance to Welgrow Industrial Estate, resulting in injuries to four people. The accident took place late yesterday night on a road adjacent to the motorway in Bang Wua, Bang Pakong District, Chachoengsao Province. Police reported that the incident involved a Honda Civic driven by 31 year old Suchon, which veered across lanes…
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Bhumjaithai eyes deputy House speaker role amid MFP uncertainty
Bhumjaithai Party is reportedly eyeing the position of first deputy House speaker if the Move Forward Party (MFP) faces dissolution next week. Currently, the role is held by Fair Party MP Padipat Suntiphada, who was originally a MFP MP for Phitsanulok province at the time of his nomination and selection. The law prohibits the main opposition party from having one…
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Bangkok and five provinces face flood threat from high tides
Bangkok and five other provinces are on alert for potential floods due to high tides and continuous rainfall expected to persist tomorrow. The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) forecasted that elevated sea levels and ongoing downpours from August 2 to 8 will cause rivers to swell, posing a threat to low-lying areas along the Chao Phraya, Mae Klong,…
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South Korean man arrested in Pattaya for transnational drug trafficking
Police yesterday arrested a South Korean man in Pattaya for transnational drug trafficking after finding him smuggling drugs from Thailand to South Korea. The South Korean drug control division recently arrested Thai and South Korean drug smugglers at Incheon International Airport in Seoul, seizing 600 grammes of ketamine during the process. The suspects confessed that they had smuggled drugs into…
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Thai travel agency workers fight to win customers at Krabi Airport
Residents expressed concern about Thailand’s tourism image after witnessing two Thai travel agency workers fight each other to win customers at Krabi International Airport in southern Thailand. A 37 year old woman named Su shared pictures of herself with injuries to Channel 7 to seek justice after her rival, Oil, attacked her on Sunday, July 28. Su said the attack…
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Heavy rain warning for 46 provinces, North hit hardest
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning for heavy rain in 46 provinces today, with the northern region expected to be hit the hardest, affecting 80% of the area. Residents are advised to be cautious of potential floods and flash floods. The TMD forecasts weather conditions for the next 24 hours, predicting a moderate monsoon trough passing over the…
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Lottery fans hunt for lucky numbers ahead of August 1 draw
Lottery enthusiasts eagerly search for lucky numbers ahead of the upcoming draw on August 1. The Government Lottery Office will announce the results, and hopeful gamblers are buzzing with excitement over various popular numbers. Lucky numbers have been flying off shelves, with combinations such as 28, 82, 72, 27, 10, 73, 12, 91, 92, 106, 728, 904, 672, 495, 812,…
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Thai workers in Israel urged to shelter amid Hezbollah threat
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) alerted approximately 2,000 Thai nationals working in northern Israel to the potential threat of an attack from Hezbollah, a group allied with the Palestinian militant organisation Hamas. These individuals have been urged to seek shelter in bunkers for their safety. Nikorndej Balankura, the MFA spokesperson, issued this warning yesterday in response to rising tensions…
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Man shot over 10,000 baht debt near Chon Buri petrol station
A gang of brutal money lenders shot a 34 year old man after he failed to repay a debt of 10,000 baht. The incident occurred last night at 8.30pm near a PTT petrol station on the Chon Buri-Pattaya bypass road in Ban Suan, Mueang district, Chon Buri. Responding to the scene, police and rescue workers found shell casings and a…
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Boat crash in Bang Khonthi claims life of pier owner’s son
Strong waves caused a boat crash in Bang Khonthi, Samut Songkhram, leading to the tragic death of a 34 year old man who was the son of a famous pier owner in Damnoen Saduak. The incident occurred yesterday, July 31, at a riverside pavilion, shocking his father, who fainted upon hearing the news. At 5pm yesterday, Chaiyachet Duangrat, Deputy Inspector…
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