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Elderly Thai man killed in roadside collision with pickup truck
A tragic accident occurred involving an 82 year old man who was parked on the side of the road with his motorcycle when a pickup truck crashed into him, resulting in his death. The collision happened when the truck driver momentarily glanced at his side mirror. At 4pm yesterday, August 28, Nonthiwakorn Sangkaew, a deputy inspector at Mueang Chanthaburi Police…
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Six arrested at unlicenced beauty clinics in Rayong and Phuket
Police officers raided four clinics, arresting six individuals for employing unlicensed doctors in beauty treatments. In another case, an unlicenced Chinese medicine practitioner was detained for claiming ancestral knowledge. Police and health officials announced the results of two significant cases yesterday, August 28, at the Central Investigation Bureau. The first case involved searches of medical facilities, residences, and spa massage…
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16 year old Thai boy drowns on birthday while fleeing gang attack
A 16 year old Thai boy drowned in an irrigation canal in the northern province of Chiang Mai on his birthday while fleeing a gang attack. The family of the teenage victim, named Weeraluck, filed a missing person’s report at Mae Rim Police Station on Tuesday, August 27. Weeraluck’s friends revealed that he had fallen into the irrigation canal at…
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Thai Customs seize drugs headed for Australia and Germany
Thai Customs officials intercepted shipments containing illegal drugs concealed within everyday items destined for Australia and Germany, with a combined estimated value of over 14.74 million baht. Customs Advisor Phanthong Loikulnunt, acting as spokesperson for the Customs Department, announced the seizure. The first incident occurred when officials at Suvarnabhumi International Airport’s customs office scrutinised an express cargo shipment marked for…
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Young dugong dies despite rescue efforts near Krabi
A young dugong found swimming alone near Krabi’s Koh Poda has died from respiratory failure despite veterinary efforts to save it. Researchers from the Andaman Coastal Research Station received a report from Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park officials on August 10. Tourists had spotted the solitary juvenile male dugong struggling to stay afloat. The animal, estimated to…
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Pit bull attack in Bangkok market sparks safety concerns
A pit bull in the Charoen Phon market in Pathum Wan district, Bangkok, caused alarm yesterday after attacking a resident. A resident reported being bitten by a pit bull yesterday, August 28, near the Charoen Phon market in Bangkok. The event gained significant attention after a popular Facebook page, known for highlighting community issues, posted images and comments about the…
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Thai transwoman arrested for selling porn of herself with teenagers
Thai Police yesterday arrested a cunning Thai transwoman at her apartment in the Ratburana district of Bangkok for tricking teenagers into pornography production and selling the content online. Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) officers came across an X (formerly known as Twitter) account with a short pornography clip of a transwoman having sex with young men. The account also invited…
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Durian vendor clashes with customer over spoiled fruit
A heated confrontation between a durian vendor and a customer ignited a firestorm on social media. The vendor went live to harshly criticise a customer from Surin province who complained about receiving spoiled, sour-smelling durians. The incident began when the customer posted about purchasing a durian for 150 baht from a well-known shop opposite the courthouse. Despite its appealing exterior, the…
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Thai YouTuber exposes substandard aircraft repairs
A YouTube aviation content creator exposed severe negligence by aircraft mechanics, revealing they had endangered pilots’ lives by performing substandard repairs. His inspection of the aircraft and his experience uncovered a series of shocking maintenance failures. Warat Laithong, who runs the YouTube channel Flown By Prame, shared his disturbing findings on social media. He purchased a Commander 114 aircraft two…
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Pattaya City to revoke lease, demolish café at Bali Hai Lighthouse
Pattaya City plans to revoke the lease and demolish a café at Bali Hai Lighthouse after discovering the tenant, who was supposed to build a restroom, had opened a café and placed tables and chairs in a public area. During a Pattaya City Council meeting on Tuesday, August 27, council member Methakrit Suthonros, representing District 4, raised concerns about the…
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Thai speedboat worker’s ‘fish feeding poop’ video sparks outrage
Drama erupted on Thai social media after a revolting Thai speedboat worker shared a video of himself defecating into the sea near Thian Beach on Koh Larn, an island in the Bang Lamung district of Chon Buri. The 35 year old man, Ohm, shared the video on his Facebook account, showing him defecating into the sea while sitting on a…
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Police raid drug gang near Chanthaburi provincial hall
Police apprehended over 100 people connected to the drug gang operating in the Nern FM community, just 1 kilometre from the Chanthaburi provincial hall. Police launched a dawn raid, targeting the gang known for its blatant drug trafficking. Yesterday, August 28, the Chanthaburi Provincial Police, in collaboration with the Chanthaburi City Police, special operations units, immigration officers, and administrative officials,…
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Kenyan envoy urges stronger Thai-African trade and academic ties
Thailand and African nations should enhance bilateral trade, investment, and academic exchanges to foster stronger ties and expand business prospects, according to Kenyan ambassador to Thailand, Kiptiness Lindsay Kimwole. Speaking at a press conference yesterday, August 28, Kimwole, who also serves as the dean of the African Ambassadors’ Group, advocated for increased Thai investment in Africa. His comments were made…
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Scammer cons elderly in Udon Thani with free groceries ruse
Residents of a village in Udon Thani were left shaken after a man posing as a district officer tricked elderly locals into scanning their faces in exchange for free eggs, instant noodles, and cooking oil. Believing he was a legitimate official, the villagers complied, only to later suspect he was a fraud. Yesterday, August 28, villagers from Ban Nong Keb…
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Retired officer’s daring Chao Phraya River rescue saves mother and baby
A rertired maritime police officer risked his life to save a distressed mother and her three month old baby who had jumped into the Chao Phraya River. Initially claiming she slipped, the mother later admitted to jumping due to stress over her child’s developmental delays. At 7.50pm yesterday, August 28, rescue teams from Samut Prakan Municipality and the Ruam Kuson…
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Methanol poisoning from homemade hooch causes 6 deaths in Bangkok
Police are investigating an alarming rise in methanol poisoning cases linked to homemade alcohol in Bangkok’s Khlong Sam Wa district. Six people have died, and several others are critically ill after consuming the contaminated liquor. Yesterday, August 28, at Nopparat Rajathanee Hospital, Pairoj Suratnawanich, the Deputy Director-General of the Department of Medical Services, confirmed that 22 patients are currently receiving…
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Calls to extend digital TV licences beyond 2029 to support industry
The Association of Digital Television Broadcasting (ADTEB) called on the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to extend existing digital TV licenses beyond their 2029 expiry to navigate the evolving challenges in the local digital TV market. The association further urged the NBTC to reconsider its plan to auction the 3500-3800 megahertz spectrum for telecom services, highlighting that this frequency…
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Police offer 100,000 baht reward in Thung Song gold heist case
Royal Thai Police are intensifying their efforts to capture the suspect involved in a gold heist at a Thung Song shopping mall. Police gathered around 70% of evidence pointing to the suspect’s identity and announced a 100,000 baht reward for information leading to his arrest. The incident occurred recently when a man, disguised in clothing that completely concealed his face,…
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Rescue team saves men trapped in flooded pigsty in Lampang
Rescuers navigated a motorised flat-bottomed boat through strong currents to save two middle-aged men trapped in a pigsty in a flooded field. Rising waters from a rapidly flowing stream left the men stranded and unable to escape. At 2.30pm yesterday, August 28, Katha Leelayut, leader of the Wang Nuea Rescue Association in Lampang province, and his team set out to…
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AirAsia cabin crew rock out: Performs Lisa’s Rockstar on flight (video)
In a dazzling twist on standard in-flight service, AirAsia’s Funteam cabin crew at Kuala Lumpur turned a routine flight into a concert extravaganza. Mid-journey, they burst into a high-energy performance of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK’s Lisa’s chart-topping hit Rockstar, followed by a rousing rendition of Lady Gaga’s Applause. “Passengers were thrilled by the surprise entertainment.” Social media erupted with praise…
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More than 70% of Thai tourists return to Japan and Taiwan
Thai tourists are making repeat trips like never before, with a staggering 74% returning to their favourite destinations, according to Agoda’s latest Return Visitor Ranking. The ranking, based on a recent survey conducted on the Agoda platform, unveils that Japan, Taiwan, and Laos are the top three destinations that Thai travellers simply can’t resist revisiting. These countries are closely followed…
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Harley-Davidson shifts gears to Thailand: A new twist in the tale
Legendary American motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson has stunned its fans and workers with a bombshell announcement: the production of three popular models will be shifted to Thailand starting in 2025. The decision has sparked a wave of outrage and concern among Harley’s loyal US customer base and workers, who feel betrayed by the move. The Pan America, Sportster S, and Nightster…
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Young Thai biker killed by water truck in Pattaya
A young Thai man lost his life when his motorcycle collided with a water truck and was subsequently run over in Pattaya. The tragic accident unfolded yesterday evening, August 27, and has left the community in shock. Pattaya police received reports of a fatal crash at around 8pm on Soi Phothisarn in Na Kluea subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri…
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Nonthaburi loan sharks flee after victim disarms them with machete
Several loan sharks in Nonthaburi, armed with a machete, targeted the wrong person and fled in panic after a 56 year old man managed to disarm them, later claiming they had been assaulted. Relatives of the man in question, Aran, reported that a gang of loan sharks invaded his home at 6pm yesterday, August 27, wielding a machete to collect…
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Cat found abandoned at temple in Songkhla
A CCTV camera captured a man and a woman on a motorcycle with a sidecar abandoning a cat in a sack at a temple in Songkhla. The Hope Songkhla urges the owner to help find it, as abandoning animals is illegal. A report from Songkhla detailed footage from a surveillance camera showing two individuals on a three-wheeled motorcycle, likely scrap…
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Locals seek blessings in Udon Thani ahead of lottery draw
As the lottery draw approaches, locals and tourists flock to Kham Chanod Wang Nakin, the mystical land of the serpent king, to pray to Phor Pu Si Sutho and Mae Ya Si Prathumma for blessings and fortune. This event took place yesterday, August 27, at Kham Chanod Wang Nakin in Ban Non Mueang, Ban Mueang subdistrict, Ban Dung district, Udon…
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Burmese worker found alive after 4 days in collapsed tunnel (video)
Following updates on the rescue mission in the collapsed railway tunnel in the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima, the rescue team has located one of the three missing victims, a Burmese worker, alive. Discussions are now underway to plan his extraction. The landslide occurred in the Thailand-China high-speed railway tunnel in the Chan Thuek sub-district of Pakchong district, Nakhon Ratchasima,…
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Nakhon Ratchasima family dispute over dogs ends in fatal shooting
A Thai man was fatally shot by his brother-in-law following a dispute over dogs and inheritance issues. The incident occurred yesterday, August 27, in a vegetable garden in Nakhon Ratchasima. Police were alerted at 6.40pm about a shooting in the vegetable garden of Moo 12, Khanong Phra, Pak Chong district, Nakhon Ratchasima province. Officers from Pak Chong Police Station, led…
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Chiang Mai waterfall closed after flash floods, tourists banned
The Mae Sa Waterfall in Chiang Mai has been temporarily closed due to flash floods, with tourists being prohibited from visiting until conditions improve. Local officials are closely monitoring the situation. Flash floods have led to the temporary closure of the Mae Sa Waterfall in Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, located in Mae Rim, Chiang Mai. This decision was made to…
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Kuwaiti man sorry for masturbating on condo balcony in Pattaya (video)
A Kuwaiti man issued an apology for shocking Thai students and teachers by masturbating on the balcony of his condominium room in Pattaya, opposite a school. A group of young students who were studying in a school building opposite the Kuwaiti man’s condo yesterday, August 27, noticed the explicit act and decided to record a video before sharing it with…
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