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Thai herbal balm flagged for contamination in FDA safety alert
A popular herbal balm has been slapped with a public health warning after failing safety tests, with Thai authorities revealing it could pose serious health risks. Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has flagged the Herbal Mixed Balm, Hong Thai Brand, Formula 2 (registration number G309/62) for microbial contamination after routine sampling found it breached multiple safety regulations. The balm,…
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Pattaya’s crumbling footpaths spark tourist safety fears
Pattaya’s footpaths are drawing fresh complaints from locals and tourists, who say the city’s walkways remain unsafe, cluttered, and poorly maintained. Residents and visitors are voicing growing frustration over the city’s failing pedestrian infrastructure, saying that despite big promises from officials, Pattaya’s pavements remain a dangerous mess. Critics say enforcement is nearly non-existent. Motorcycles regularly zoom along footpaths as makeshift…
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Thai police return 1.3 million baht in assets to elderly scam victim
Police returned assets worth 1.3 million baht to a Thai woman who fell victim to a call centre scam operated by Hong Kong nationals. Officers arrested one of the suspects, Ming Yin Tang, on October 18, following a complaint from a Thai woman who had lost cash and gold to the foreign scammer. The woman realised she had been deceived…
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Holiday tragedy: Kiwi tourist found dead in Kata hotel
A New Zealand tourist was found dead in her hotel room near Kata Beach, prompting police to launch an investigation into the circumstances. Officers from Karon Police Station were called to the scene at around 2.45pm after hotel staff reported that a guest had been found unresponsive. Police Lieutenant Phirawat Yodtor said forensic investigators and a doctor were immediately dispatched.…
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Woman caught on CCTV stealing 7,500 baht from lottery shop
A security camera captured an elderly woman posing as a customer and stealing 7,500 baht in cash from a lottery shop in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok on Saturday, October 25. The owner of the lottery shop, 56 year old Supaporn Tananchai, shared the CCTV footage of the theft on social media, urging the online community to help identify the thief.…
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How to claim your cash in Thailand’s co-pay wallet scheme
Thailand’s co-pay scheme returns, allowing eligible users to start spending via the Paotang app after topping up their G Wallet through various methods. Thailand’s popular co-payment scheme Khon La Khrueng Plus is back, and eligible users can start spending from tomorrow, October 29, through the Paotang app. But before cashing in on the perks, beneficiaries must first top up their…
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Pattaya fireworks to honour Queen Mother with tribute show
Pattaya will host its annual fireworks festival, with organisers adjusting the programme to honour Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, during the national mourning period. Scheduled for November 28 and 29, this year’s festival will proceed under the theme The Light of Eternal Loyalty, reflecting national mourning and the late Queen Mother’s enduring legacy. Pattaya Mayor Poramet Ngampichet confirmed the festival…
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Thailand eyes 1.2 million US tourists with new flight boom
Thailand is preparing to welcome a surge in tourists from the US, as new flight routes and increased interest in luxury travel drive up arrival forecasts. Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool announced that the country expects nearly 1.2 million visitors from the United States in 2026, an 8% jump from this year. The forecast follows the return…
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Thailand and Vietnam vow to boost ties and economic links
Thailand and Vietnam are doubling down on their commitment to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties, following high-level talks at the 47th ASEAN Summit in Malaysia. In a bilateral meeting held on the sidelines of the summit, Thailand’s Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow met with his Vietnamese counterpart Le Hoai Trung to reaffirm their dedication to advancing the two countries’ comprehensive strategic…
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2 university students seriously injured in accident on Chon Buri zebra crossing
Two students sustained serious injuries after being hit by a car on a zebra crossing outside Burapha University in Chon Buri yesterday, October 27. Officers from Saen Suk Police Station were alerted to the accident on the zebra crossing outside the university in the Saen Suk sub-district of Chon Buri at around 4pm. Rescuers from the Trikunatham Foundation also rushed…
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Thailand News | Foreigner injured after attacking trans woman, Monk food fight, United flights return
Today we’ll be talking about a viral video of a foreigner getting his comeuppance after attacking a lady in Bangkok, a monk and a man exchanging blows over a food offering dispute, and a little later an American airline is resuming direct flights to Thailand after a long hiatus. Foreign Man Assaults Thai Trans-Woman, Ends Up Injured in Bangkok A…
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Man flees to rooftop as Sri Racha apartment goes up in flames
A fire broke out in a Sri Racha apartment, forcing a man to escape to the rooftop, where emergency crews later rescued him amid thick smoke and flames. The blaze broke out around 10am on Sunday, October 26, at the rear of a three-storey commercial building on 9 Kilo Road, directly opposite a well-known local school. Officials believe the fire…
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Thai man with rape history arrested for slashing Burmese woman’s throat
Police last night, October 27, arrested a Thai man for slashing the throat of a Burmese woman in a vacant bathroom within the Mae Sot District Office in Tak province. Officers from Mae Sot Police Station received a report of a knife attack on a woman at around 11am yesterday, October 27. The attack took place inside an old bathroom…
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US calls on Thailand, Cambodia to release detained soldiers
The United States has turned up the pressure on Thailand and Cambodia to start the release of 18 detained soldiers without delay, following a new ceasefire agreement signed in the presence of US President Donald Trump. A senior State Department official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Washington expects swift action now that both Southeast Asian nations have committed to…
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Chon Buri woman followed home in late-night break-in scare
A woman in Chon Buri was followed home by a man who later tried to break into her house, prompting a police investigation and calls for public vigilance. The incident took place in a neighbourhood in Sri Racha and was captured on CCTV. Prueksa Boonlom, a 33 year old restaurant receptionist, had just finished her shift around 2am and was…
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Phuket ramps up anti-drug drive with united front
Phuket is doubling down on its war against drugs, bringing together police, health officials and government leaders in a full-force push to wipe out narcotics. A high-level meeting held at Phuket Provincial Hall saw top provincial figures join forces under the government’s national Quick Big Win anti-drug policy, which demands urgent, integrated action to tackle drug issues within four months.…
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Cool mornings, rain and rough seas forecast across Thailand
Thailand braces for a mix of cool mornings, scattered rain, and rough seas as changing weather systems sweep across the country, the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) warns. A high-pressure system draped over upper Thailand is locking in cooler morning temperatures, particularly in the north and northeast. Meanwhile, a low-pressure cell hovering off southern Vietnam is fuelling unstable conditions in the…
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Thai woman issues warning after being stalked while commuting from work
A Thai woman issued a warning to the public after she was stalked by a man while riding her motorcycle home alone late at night in Sri Racha district, Chon Buri. The victim, 33 year old Pruksa, shared CCTV footage of the incident with The Pattaya News and Channel 7 to warn others, especially women, and to provide clues to…
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Stuck accelerator causes car to crash into pedestrian at Sattahip market
A man was seriously injured after being pinned between a car and a metal fence in a market area in Sattahip, Chon Buri, on Friday afternoon, October 27. Police and rescue teams were alerted to the incident at around 12.20pm near a convenience store in the Sattahip Morning Market. Responding to the scene were officers from Sattahip Police Station, medical…
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Thai woman fatally run over by pickup truck in Nakhon Pathom
A Thai woman lost her life after being knocked down and run over by a pickup truck carrying a backhoe while buying food from a roadside stall in Nakhon Pathom. Officers from Mueang Nakhon Pathom Police Station investigated the death of 46 year old Arisa at 8.53am today, October 27. The fatal accident occurred in front of a vegetarian food stall…
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Six drug traffickers killed in Chiang Mai, 1.2 million yaba pills seized
Six suspected drug traffickers were killed in a clash with Thai soldiers near the Thai–Myanmar border in Fang district, Chiang Mai, early Friday morning, October 27. The incident occurred around 6.49am after soldiers from Cavalry Company 4, part of the Pha Muang Force, observed suspicious activity near Mon Pin subdistrict, a known trafficking corridor. Troops were dispatched to investigate and…
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Monk and man trade punches over food offerings at Nonthaburi market
Police arrested a Thai man after he was caught in a physical altercation with a monk at a market in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok on Saturday, October 25. Officers from the Charlie Base Radio Centre received a report of an assault on the monk at around 7.30am. The incident took place outside Phichai Market in the Pak Kret district of…
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Major traffic jams hit Samsen Road as schools reopen in Bangkok
Heavy traffic congestion hit Bangkok this morning, October 27, as schools reopened for the new semester, particularly around Samsen Road near Vachira Hospital, where road subsidence led to full lane closures and detours. Motorcycle taxi drivers in the area reported that traffic began to build up even before 6am. Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) traffic officers confirmed an unusually high volume of…
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Pattaya good samaritan tricked into losing motorcycle and phone
A good samaritan lost his motorcycle and mobile phone after helping a thief who pretended to need assistance, claiming his vehicle ran out of fuel on a road in Pattaya. The 20 year old victim, Anucha, called officers from Mueang Pattaya Police Station to a petrol station on Thepprasit Road at around 3am yesterday, October 26, after being deceived by…
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Pattaya Halloween festival on walking street cancelled in mourning period
An organiser of the Pattaya Halloween Party cancelled activities on the walking street following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother. The Bureau of the Royal Household announced on Friday, October 24, that Her Majesty Queen Sirikit passed away at 9.21pm at Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. The medical team revealed that she developed a bloodstream infection on October 17,…
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Russian man warned after blocking public mooring in Phuket
A Russian man accused of taking over a public mooring in Phuket defended himself, saying his boat was too old to risk any damage if other vessels docked nearby. Last week, a local boat driver filed a complaint with the Facebook news page โหดจัง จังหวัดภูเก็ต, alleging that a foreign man, later identified as a Russian national, took over a public mooring…
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Fishing boat captain allegedly stabbed to death off Samut Songkhram
Police are investigating the death of a fishing boat captain who was fatally stabbed at sea earlier today, October 27. The incident occurred aboard a vessel anchored in the Gulf of Mae Klong, off the coast of Samut Songkhram province. Emergency responders from the Sawang Benjatham Foundation were dispatched after police received a report of an assault on board a…
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Ayutthaya couple found dead in suspected murder-suicide
A retired temple caretaker in Ayutthaya is believed to have shot his wife before turning the gun on himself inside their home last night, October 26. Police from Phachi Police Station were called to a house in Phachi district around 7pm after reports of a shooting. Rescue workers from the Phutthaisawan Foundation and forensic officers also attended the scene. At…
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Thailand video news | Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s passing was announced over the weekend, Trump fronts Thai-Cambodian border accord despite lingering disputes
In today’s Thailand video news, Jay and Alex cover top stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. These include the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit and how the national mourning period is expected to affect upcoming events and nightlife, former U.S. President Donald Trump’s involvement in overseeing the Thai-Cambodian border accord in Kuala Lumpur, and, later, a major drug…
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United Airlines resumes Bangkok flights after 11-year hiatus
United Airlines has resumed flights to Thailand after more than a decade, launching a new daily service from Los Angeles to Bangkok via Hong Kong. The inaugural flight landed at Suvarnabhumi International Airport on Saturday, October 25, marking the airline’s first return to the kingdom since 2014. The route aims to enhance connectivity between Thailand and North America, while reaffirming…
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