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Thailand digital wallet handout falls short: Woman gets only 4,000
A Thai woman attempting to withdraw 10,000 baht for her father, as part of the Thai government’s digital wallet handout for vulnerable groups and people with disabilities, received only 4,000 baht, sparking suspicions of debt deductions by the bank. In Uthai Thani province, the government commenced disbursing 10,000 baht to vulnerable groups and those with disabilities. From early morning, recipients…
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Lawyer urges probe into temple fund embezzlement scandal
A lawyer has called for an investigation into the Deputy Director of the National Office of Buddhism, questioning the handling of a temple fund embezzlement case involving the official’s ex-wife. The lawyer demands a probe into the asset seizure and the vetting process before the appointment. Lawyer Thammarat Sarapanya, representing the Chueamjit family, and Praphan Kittiruedeekul, Secretary-General of the Organisation…
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Thailand video news | Thailand legalises same-sex marriage, Vietnam’s president meets U.S. corporations to boost tech sector
In this Thailand video news, Alex covers news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia countries. The stories include Thailand has made history as the first Southeast Asian country to legalise same-sex marriage. In Koh Samui, a Russian man was fined for reckless driving, while a Thai woman accused an Indian businessman of leaving her with an STD. A Thai…
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Excavator fined during Chiang Rai flood relief sparks heated debate
Thai social activist Guntouch “Gun” Pongpaiboonwet revealed that an excavator on its way back from assisting with flood relief efforts in Chiang Rai was fined for being overweight at a weigh station in the northern province of Phayao. Gun shared that one of his followers requested help for the excavator, which was stopped by the Department of Highways’ weigh station.…
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US embassy in Thailand launches new visa support system
A new online support system for US visa services will be launched by the US Embassy and Consulate General in Thailand this Saturday, September 28. As the transition takes place, several services, including the online appointment system and call centre, will be unavailable today and tomorrow, September 27. Additionally, fee payment services are temporarily suspended from September 25 to 27.…
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Fire at Bangkok condo leaves three with smoke inhalation
A fire broke out in a condominium in Bangkok, prompting a swift response from firefighters. Three individuals, including a pregnant woman, suffered from smoke inhalation. Yesterday, September 25, the Fire & Rescue Thailand Facebook page reported a fire at a condominium in the Bangkok Noi area of the city. The incident was notified to police at 8.29pm via the 199…
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Sattahip police spark up vape raid, puff arrests and confiscations
Police officers in Sattahip conducted a raid on an illegal electronic cigarette shop in the Sri Racha district, Chon Buri province yesterday, resulting in the arrest of a sales employee and the confiscation of hundreds of vaping products. The operation, ordered by district chief Nopparat Sriprom, took place after concerned residents reported the shop for selling illegal electronic cigarettes. Police…
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American man denies sexually assaulting 3 year old Thai girl in Phuket
An American man, suspected of sexually assaulting a three-year-old girl in the Rawai area of Phuket, firmly denied the accusations against him. However, police are adamant they have gathered enough evidence to warrant his arrest. The child sex abuse case came to light when a Thai man named Bao found the three year old girl crying in pain outside her…
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High stakes: British man nabbed in 300kg cannabis smuggling bust
A British man from Wolverhampton has been caught red-handed in a massive international drug smuggling operation, with more than 300 kilogrammes of cannabis seized at Heathrow and Gatwick airports. The 22 year old Brit, Peter Kargbo, was nabbed at London’s Gatwick Airport on Saturday, September 21, after arriving from Bangkok with a suitcase stuffed with 20 kilogrammes of cannabis. A…
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Chiang Mai pings alarm: River hits record high, flooding fears return
The water level of the Ping River in Chiang Mai reached its highest point last night, breaking previous records and exceeding the severe flooding of 2011. This led to flooding in several areas of the province, including vital economic zones such as the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar and Chang Khlan Road. Channel 7 reported today, September 26, that the water…
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Car-nage in Bangkok: Thai woman’s gun-toting showdown
A chaotic incident unfolded on Sathon Nuea Road when a 28 year old woman crashed her car into eight vehicles and threatened a tuk tuk driver and tourists with a gun. She claimed to have lost control after being cut off in traffic, leading to her eventual arrest. Around 1am today, September 26, Phanom Chueathong, along with officers from Thung Mahamek…
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Woman’s motorcycle stolen in Pattaya, police accused of inaction
A woman in Pattaya reported the theft of her motorcycle after forgetting to lock the handlebars, claiming she had to gather evidence herself due to alleged police inaction. The woman, 34 year old Natthichaya, shared her ordeal with local reporters at 11.30am yesterday, September 25, stating that her blue Honda Wave i motorcycle was stolen from outside her rental room…
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Bangkok is ready for potential flooding: Deputy Interior Minister
Deputy Interior Minister Theerarat Samrejvanich assured the public that Bangkok is well-equipped to manage any potential flooding, drawing a clear distinction from the devastating floods of 2011. Theerarat shared insights from her recent discussion with Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt, who confirmed the city’s proactive measures against potential floods. Local officials have been tasked with inspecting water pumps and ensuring all…
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Affair-raising evidence: Ex-husband uncovers deputy’s hug scandal
A Chinese man demanded an investigation into an affair between his Thai ex-wife and a deputy attorney general, providing a photograph of the two hugging as evidence. The adultery case involving a Chinese man named Ken, his ex-wife Ava, and her lover Mark came to light when Ken decided to seek justice. He brought the matter to renowned Thai lawyer…
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Thai police arrest trio for human trafficking to West Africa
Thai police arrested two Thai women and a Chinese man for their alleged involvement in a human trafficking network that lured Thai women into prostitution in Benin, West Africa. One of the women, 39 year old Piyanutta Poowiangkaew, was detained at a dormitory in Khlong Preng subdistrict, Mueang district, Chachoengsao province. The other woman, 35 year old Wiyada Pahurat, and…
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Goalbusters: EPL kicks off anti-piracy push in Thailand, targets illegal streamers
As the English Premier League (EPL) kicks off another thrilling season, it’s not just goals being scored — the EPL has launched an aggressive anti-piracy campaign in Thailand, warning illegal streamers to boot out bad habits. For the second year running, the EPL, in collaboration with the British Embassy in Thailand, is driving its Boot Out Piracy campaign, aiming to…
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Northern Thailand: Electricity bills scrapped in disaster zones
To ease the burden on flood-ravaged communities, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced that electricity bills for this month will be waived for those living in the northern and northeastern regions of Thailand. After chairing a crucial Cabinet meeting at Government House, the 38 year old PM confirmed, “We are suspending the collection of electricity fees for this month. It’s a…
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Homeless woman with multilingual skills goes viral in Thailand
A homeless woman with an extraordinary background and multilingual skills sparked significant interest after her story went viral on social media. An entrepreneur who frequently distributes his products to the community, encountered the woman while delivering meatballs and bubble tea to construction workers in Nakhon Sawan. The entrepreneur, Apisit Khongsin, who owns a meatball and bubble tea business, first met…
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Thai woman claims Indian ‘businessman’ gave her STD
A 24 year old Thai woman has come forward with shocking claims that an Indian man posing as an Arab businessman lured her into a relationship, only to leave her with a sexually transmitted disease. Miss B (pseudonym), a nail art instructor from Samut Prakan, reported her ordeal yesterday, September 24, to Ekapop Luangprasert, advisor to the interior minister and…
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Beauty and the sleaze: CIB busts illegal sex enhancement factory near Bangkok
Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) raided a factory in Samut Prakan province, near Bangkok, for producing illegal sex enhancement and beauty products that could harm consumers. The CIB police, together with officers from the Food and Drug Administration, received a tip-off about an unregistered factory in the Bang Pli district of Samut Prakan, which was illegally producing beauty…
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Influencer detained for online gambling, earning 2,500 baht per post
Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) officers have detained a 29 year old influencer who has over 410,000 followers, for posting clips with links to gambling websites. Each post earned him 2,500 baht. Yesterday, September 24, the CIB, under the direction of Police Lieutenant General Jiraphob Bhuridej, conducted an operation led by the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD). The team included several…
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Catch of the day: Pattaya fisherman’s grim pond discovery
A quiet evening of fishing turned into a grisly discovery when a local fisherman stumbled upon a lifeless body near a pond in Pattaya’s Soi Thep Prasit 17. As of press time, police are scrambling to identify the man and uncover the cause of his mysterious death. The chilling find took place at around 8.06pm, yesterday, September 24, in an…
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Russian fined 5,000 baht after driving dangerously on Koh Samui
A Russian man yesterday faced a 5,000 baht fine after dangerous driving on Koh Samui, an island in the southern province of Surat Thani. Locals were impressed by the police’s swift action, though some felt the punishment was too lenient. A Thai woman took to a Facebook group called รวมพลคนสมุย (meaning Samui locals gathering) to expose the dangerous behaviour of…
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Police launch raids on popular nightlife venues on Bangla Road
In a bold move to clean up the streets of Patong, police and health officials are back in action, targeting Bangla Road’s nightlife hotspots with surprise drug tests. The high-stakes operation saw staff at multiple entertainment venues undergo random tests, aiming to ensure drug-free working environments in the heart of Phuket’s party scene. Patong Police, led by Chief Police Colonel…
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Nine suspects arrested for Pattani petrol station robbery
Police apprehended nine suspects involved in a brazen robbery at a petrol station in Panare district, Pattani province. The incident occurred when a group of men and women on motorcycles were ambushed by the suspects, who were armed with two guns. An alarming report emerged yesterday, September 24, of nine individuals robbing victims as they exited a PTT petrol station…
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3 year old Thai girl sexually assaulted by foreign man in Phuket
An unidentified foreign man allegedly sexually assaulted a three year old Thai girl at her home in the Rawai district of Phuket in the early hours of Monday, September 23. The young victim suffered severe injuries to her private parts. A Thai man who lived near the victim’s home shared the story of the three year old victim with the…
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DSI pursues charges over 1 billion baht fraud at Ananda subsidiary
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) initiated legal proceedings against former board members of a subsidiary of Ananda Development for violations of the Securities and Exchange Act, following the discovery of over 1 billion baht in damages. Through its Financial and Money Laundering Case Division, the DSI submitted case file No. 7/2021 yesterday, September 24, regarding Ananda Development Public Company…
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Missing six year old found unharmed after 34-hour disappearance
A missing six year old boy was found in an unusual and perplexing manner, recalling a supernatural encounter similar to one his mother experienced as a child. This incident took place yesterday, September 24, when the boy, was discovered unharmed inside a fertiliser bag near a neighbour’s barn, just 30 metres from his grandmother’s home. M Roi disappeared at 8pm…
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Thai man arrested for selling upskirt videos, earning 50k monthly
A 20 year old Thai man arrested for selling upskirt videos online revealed that he could earn up to 40,000 and 50,000 baht a month, significantly higher than the minimum wage of around 12,000 baht. Officers from the Investigation Division of the Metropolitan Police Bureau (IDMB) discovered secret groups on various social media platforms offering upskirt videos of students to…
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Thai Airways rolls out discounts for students, seniors, and monks
Thai Airways (THAI) is rolling out jaw-dropping discounts for select travellers, making it the perfect time to pack your bags and fly for less. The national carrier just announced special fares for students, senior citizens, and religious travellers, with massive savings on both domestic and international flights. But hurry, the sale ends on September 30. Students under 25 can now…
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