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Myanmar man stabs sister’s boyfriend in Sri Racha love row
A Myanmar man was rushed to the hospital after being stabbed twice in a jealous rage by his girlfriend’s brother during a heated altercation in Sri Racha. The incident took place around 7pm yesterday, October 28, at a condominium near Nong Kham Police Station in Chon Buri. The victim, 30 year old Ang Phiang Pha Yae, was found with serious…
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Burmese worker dies after fall from moving garbage truck in Kathu
A Myanmar worker died after falling from a moving garbage truck in Kathu district, Phuket, while transporting waste, prompting a police investigation into the fatal accident. The incident occurred around 2.20pm yesterday, October 28, near the Kathu Social Security Office on Phra Phuket Kaew Road. Police and emergency responders arrived to find a six-wheeled private garbage truck parked at the…
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Thai govt fires up 44 billion baht cash splash to boost spending
Thailand’s government has launched a nationwide co-payment scheme to boost consumer spending and support economic growth in the final quarter of the year. The Khon La Khrueng Plus programme, officially launched today, October 29, aims to boost domestic spending and soften the blow of a projected Q4 slowdown. Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said the initiative is expected to lift GDP…
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Bangkok duo arrested for 1 million baht burglary next door
A Bangkok woman returned home to find her house ransacked, prompting police to arrest two men accused of stealing valuables worth over 1 million baht. Samran, a 69 year old Thung Khru resident, came home to discover nearly all her belongings had been stolen, including six air conditioners, household appliances, furniture and religious statues. The suspects, both 25 years old,…
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Ambulance crash in Chachoengsao hits elephant in the room
An ambulance collided with a wild elephant while rushing injured patients to the hospital in a forested area of Chachoengsao province, central Thailand, during a late-night emergency. The incident occurred around 11.30pm yesterday, October 28, when a rescue van from the Phanom Thung Phraya unit was rushing three injured people to the hospital. While driving along the Ban Na Yao–Khlong…
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Ministry confirms schools can celebrate during mourning
Thailand’s Education Ministry has clarified its stance on school celebrations, confirming that festivities are not banned, despite earlier confusion caused by conflicting guidelines. An urgent notice, issued to private schools yesterday, October 28, cancels the ministry’s previous directive and outlines revised measures. The new guidelines, effective from October 25, came following an executive meeting held on Monday, October 27. Academic…
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Thailand video news | Facebook search glitch surfaces adult videos in Thai results, Loy Krathong celebrations proceed in Thailand
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay break down key stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. Topics include explicit search results appearing on Thai Facebook, flight disruptions across the region with 27 services cancelled, and a heartwarming case of police helping a scam victim recover her money. Facebook search glitch surfaces adult videos in Thai results A technical…
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Hong Thai defends balm recall, vows tighter safety checks
A herbal balm manufacturer has recalled a product after Thai health officials found contamination during a routine inspection, prompting a public safety warning. Thai Herbal Hong Thai Ltd., the maker of the Hong Thai Herbal Inhaler Formula 2, has announced a recall of production Lot 000332 following an inspection by Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Routine tests found that…
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Thai man falls to his death in panic escape after Bangkok hotel fire
A Thai man fell to his death from the 7th floor of a hotel in the Udomsuk area of Bangkok while trying to escape a fire on Saturday, October 25. Officers from Bang Na Police Station, together with firefighters and rescue teams, rushed to the hotel on Soi Udomsuk 17 in Bang Na, Bangkok, after being alerted to the fire…
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Bangkok salon owner shaken by gun-toting cop impersonator (video)
A Bangkok salon owner has called for police protection after a disturbing encounter with an armed man claiming to be a police officer outside her business. The owner, 39 year old Nisarat “Niko” Auayklang, was at her hair salon on Rat Burana Road when the frightening incident occurred around midday. According to her account, a stranger aged between 35 and…
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8 year old boy in Bangkok rescued after year of abuse by father
The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (M-Society) yesterday, October 27, rescued an eight year old Thai boy in Bangkok after he had reportedly been abused by his father for more than a year. A neighbour in Bang Sue district alerted officials after the injured boy sought help, saying he was abused. The matter was reported to the Secretary…
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Travel mayhem hits Asia and Bangkok with 27 flights axed
Travellers across Asia and the Gulf are facing major disruptions as multiple airlines cancel and delay flights at key airports due to operational issues. A total of 27 cancellations and 102 delays were reported across major international hubs, including Singapore, Bangkok, Jakarta, Manila, Dubai, Jeddah, Phnom Penh, and Bagdogra, sparking frustration among affected passengers. Airlines such as Saudia, KLM, Hainan…
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Tourism dips as Thailand tackles debt and sluggish growth
Thailand’s foreign arrivals declined over a recent 10-month period, prompting officials to revise forecasts and accelerate economic recovery efforts. Thailand welcomed 26.25 million foreign visitors from January 1 to October 26 this year, marking a 7.25% drop compared to the same period in 2024, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports announced today, October 28. Malaysia led the pack as the…
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Royal tribute: Loy Krathong to proceed with subdued tone
The Ministry of Culture has confirmed that Thailand’s traditional Loy Krathong Festival will go ahead as planned, albeit with a more subdued tone to honour the recent passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother. Culture Minister Sabeeda Thaiset stated that the festival, traditionally marked by colourful celebrations and river lanterns, will continue under the revised theme, Thai Loy…
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Thai driver suffers fatal heart attack while driving, friend prevents crash
A Thai man yesterday, October 27, managed to prevent a road accident in Pathum Thani after his friend suffered a fatal heart attack while behind the wheel. Officers from Khlong Luang Police Station were called to investigate the death of a 39 year old man at around 3pm. He reportedly passed away while driving on Phahonyothin Road in the Khlong…
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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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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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Education Ministry denies school event ban during mourning
Thailand’s Education Ministry has denied issuing a blanket ban on school activities during the national mourning period for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother, following backlash from parents and educators online. Concerns were sparked after the ministry circulated a directive urging educational institutions to avoid “joyful activities” for one year out of respect. However, Education Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat has…
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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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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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2 Chinese men arrested for supplying drug and e-cigarettes to Pattaya partygoers
Police arrested two Chinese men at a condominium in Pattaya earlier today, October 28, for supplying crystal meth and e-cigarettes to foreign partygoers. Officers from the Chon Buri Provincial Immigration Bureau launched the operation following a tip-off from a Thai teenage girl who had voluntarily entered a drug rehabilitation programme. The girl reportedly agreed to enter rehabilitation after being previously…
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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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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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Phuket mourns Queen Mother with island-wide tributes
Phuket fell into quiet mourning as locals and tourists joined together to honour Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, with solemn tributes and ceremonial blessings across the island. The public is invited to take part in water blessing ceremonies and sign official books of condolences in memory of Her Majesty, whose lifelong devotion to the Thai people is being…
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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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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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