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Thailand Video News | Chinese Tourists Accused of Killing Kitten with Luggage, British Tourist Rescued After Falling Off Cliff in Thailand
In this Thailand video news, Alex and Jay delve into a series of shocking and dramatic events. A group of Chinese tourists faces accusations of a disturbing act involving a kitten and their luggage, while a Thai monk vehemently denies allegations of sexual abuse involving dogs. A Thai woman has taken legal action against a Grab driver, citing drunk…
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Shameless Buriram school insists janitor pays 25,000 baht pickup bill
A shameless school in Buriram has driven a school janitor into poverty after insisting he pays for repairs to the old school bus he drives. The unnamed school insists he pays a 25,000 baht repair bill despite being on a modest monthly salary of 10,000 baht. Kritsana Pitakkoet has been employed as a janitor at a local school for more than…
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Golden eel discovery sparks lottery frenzy in Kamphaeng Phet
A peculiar discovery in Kamphaeng Phet has captivated local villagers, who flocked to witness a rare golden eel found by a farmer. The unusual find sparked a wave of superstitions and dreams among the community, leading to a frenzy of lottery number predictions. At 3pm yesterday, news reporters visited house number 17 in Moo 4, Wang Yang Subdistrict, Khlong Khlung…
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Buriram woman loses 530,000 baht in unauthorised transfers
A woman in Buriram is in distress after discovering 530,000 baht missing from her bank account, with two banks deflecting responsibility. The funds were transferred to accounts in China and Vietnam, although the account holder insists she did not authorise the transactions. Benjawan Supanam, a 35 year old resident of Buriram, reported that money had vanished from her bank account.…
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Prison chief insists gambling king assassination attempt impossible
The Commander of Bang Kwang Central Prison insisted that no assassination attempt took place in the jail, as claimed by the gambling king and his lawyer. The commander, Yuttana Nakruengsri, emphasised that an assassination is impossible in a Thai prison. The Thai lawyer, Withun Keng-ngan, yesterday, July 30, demanded an investigation into an alleged assassination attempt on the gambling king,…
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Shrimp farmer in Samut Prakan finds potential hybrid fish
A shrimp farm owner in Samut Prakan has discovered a fish believed to be a hybrid between a blackchin tilapia and a blackchin gourami and has called for further investigation into its potential impact on local agriculture. Adisorn Chansuksawasdi, the owner of the shrimp farm located in Moo 6, Khlong Dan subdistrict, Bang Bo district, invited journalists to inspect his…
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Thailand to export 8.2 million tonnes of rice amid strong demand
Thailand anticipates exporting 8.2 million tonnes of rice this year, an increase from the previously forecasted 7.5 million tonnes, driven by strong demand from major markets and a depreciating baht, according to the Commerce Ministry. Ronnarong Phoolpipat, Director-General of the Foreign Trade Department, reported that rice exports in the first half of the year reached 5.08 million tonnes, valued at…
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Severe flooding devastates Kanchanaburi fish farmers
Severe flooding and flash floods have devastated over 100 fish farmers in Kanchanaburi, causing damages worth more than 235 million baht. The disaster struck several districts between July 25 and 30, leading to substantial agricultural losses. Deputy Governor of Kanchanaburi Athisan Intra reported that flash floods and overflowing rivers have inundated homes and agricultural properties in Thong Pha Phum, Sangkhla…
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Cake drama leaves Thai woman in a crumby situation
A Thai woman ordered a 5-pound cake costing 1,893 baht but received a product that left her and many others questioning its quality. The online community heavily criticised the cake’s appearance, igniting a viral debate. The woman posted a picture of the pandan caviar cake, which she ordered from a well-known bakery in Mahachai, Samut Sakhon, with an image in…
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Pattaya City unveils Red Line monorail to boost economic growth
Pattaya City is gearing up to enhance its public transport with the introduction of a new monorail line, which promises to significantly boost the coastal city’s economic development. The Red Line, as it will be known, is set to include 10 stations and cover a distance of 17.37 kilometres. A recent feasibility study, presented during yesterday’s public hearing, confirmed the…
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TikTok star arrested at Bangkok airport for operating online gambling
Police arrested a Thai TikTok star at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok yesterday, after discovering she was operating a gambling website with over 4 billion baht in circulation. Officers from the Special Operation Unit for the Prevention and Suppression of Digital Crimes from the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) arrested a 29 year old Thai woman named Chutima,…
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MFP faces potential dissolution amid court ruling
Move Forward Party (MFP) remains resolute in its mission to promote progressive policies, regardless of the impending Constitutional Court ruling that could lead to its dissolution next week, according to spokesperson Parit Wacharasindhu. Parit announced that party leader Chaithawat Tulathon and chief adviser Pita Limjaroenrat will present statements on Friday summarising the legal arguments submitted to the court. The court…
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US urges Thailand to release Vietnamese activist facing extradition
US Congress members have formally requested that Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin release Vietnamese activist Y Quynh Bdap and assist in his resettlement to a third country rather than deporting him. This appeal was based on a letter signed by Michelle Steel, Luis Correa, John Moolenaar, and Chris Smith dated Friday, July 26. Activist 32 year old Bdap, who founded Montagnards…
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Weather warning for 37 provinces with heavy rain forecast
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued another daily weather warning for 37 provinces today, advising residents to prepare for heavy rainfall, especially in the northern, northeastern, and central regions. The Bangkok metropolitan area is also expected to experience a 60% chance of rain. The weather forecast for the next 24 hours predicts that the monsoon trough passing over upper northern…
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Big Joke changes name for better luck amid gambling scandal
The Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police (RTP), Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, changed his name, adding one more letter for better luck. Big Joke was recently removed from his position following an alleged involvement in a gambling and money laundering operation. It is alleged there were financial connections between him and a gambling network. The deputy commissioner denied all…
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Thai vendor denies assault, cites stress from poor sales
A Thai grilled squid vendor turned himself in and expressed remorse after allegedly striking a Pattaya city official who requested him to move his sidecar motorcycle from obstructing traffic. The vendor, however, denied the physical assault, citing stress from poor sales as the trigger for the incident. He claimed their encounter was limited to a verbal disagreement and a shirt…
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Speeding car crashes into Chon Buri furniture shop
A speeding car lost control and crashed into a furniture shop, narrowly missing the owner’s bedroom. The driver sustained minor injuries. At 7am today, July 30, a Honda Civic sedan with the registration number Ngor 9907 from Nakhon Ratchasima crashed into a furniture shop on Ha Yaek Road in the municipal area of Phanat Nikhom, Chonburi, causing significant damage. Police…
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Senators call for PM Srettha’s exit after ex-con Cabinet pick
Forty former senators are pushing for the dismissal of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin over his decision to appoint Pichit Chuenban, an ex-convict, as a Cabinet minister. They announced plans to submit their closing statement to the Constitutional Court by the end of the month. Somchai Swangkarn, a former Senator, revealed that the group is finalising a written closing statement for…
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Father loses 8.7 million baht in fake modelling agency scam
A father from Phrae province sought help from Sai Mai Must Survive after being scammed by a fake modelling agency that claimed his daughter would star in an advertisement alongside Lisa from BLACKPINK. He transferred money 42 times, totalling over 8.7 million baht. The victim recounted that earlier this year his wife got acquainted with a woman called Namphueng through…
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Thai gambling king seeks justice after assassination attempt in jail
An imprisoned Thai gambling king hired a lawyer to seek justice after a fellow inmate attempted to kill him inside Bang Kwang Central Prison near Bangkok. The lawyer, Withun Keng-ngan, disclosed details of the assassination attempt against Apirak “Po” Chat-arnon, also known as Sia Po, during an interview with Channel 3 on July 30. Withun and Sia Po’s family are…
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SCB X delays end of Robinhood food delivery service
Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) X PCL has made a significant decision to delay the termination of its Robinhood food delivery service, initially planned for the end of this month. The company yesterday, July 29, submitted a formal request to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) to extend the service’s operation. Manop Sangiambut, Chief Financial Officer of SCB X, revealed the…
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Thai woman sues Grab driver for drink driving, sexual harassment
A Thai woman is seeking legal action against a Grab driver after he drank alcohol while driving and sexually harassed her. He later tried to enter her condo in the Isaan province of Khon Kaen. The 20 year old victim, Eye, filed a complaint against the Grab driver, Rattaphum Sisompan, at Mueang Khon Kaen Police Station and handed over a…
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Majority of cybercrime victims in Thailand are working-age women
The Royal Thai Police (RTP) revealed that over two-thirds of cybercrime victims are women, with most being of working age. From March 1, 2022, to June 30, this year, there were 575,507 online complaints, totalling 65.715 billion baht in damages, averaging over 80 million baht per day. RTP deputy spokesperson Sirivat Deephor highlighted that National Police Chief Torsak Sukwimol is…
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Head-on crash between taxi and wrong-way driver goes viral
A dramatic head-on collision between a taxi and a wrong-way driver sparked a flurry of online debate. The incident, captured on a dashcam and shared widely, took place on Sunday, July 28, and has since gone viral, drawing sharp criticism and speculation from netizens. The footage reveals a taxi driving along a curved section of a road when a vehicle…
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Knife-wielding Thai man causes chaos in Prawet district, Bangkok
A man wielding two knives caused chaos in the Prawet district of Bangkok after attacking locals. The Thai police are struggling to restrain him, urging residents to stay vigilant as the situation remains unresolved. A post on Facebook page Nakorn 45 Anuwat Phoampai detailed the incident. “Everyone ran for their lives! Rescuers arrived to assist a patient following a distress…
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Thai woman claims cops and dealer stacked the deck
A Thai gambler accused police of conspiring with a card dealer to cheat her out of 800,000 baht during a gambling raid at a house in the Lat Krabang district of Bangkok. The 37 year old gambler, May, hired a well-known lawyer, Ratchapon Sirisakhon, to seek justice for her. Accompanied by the lawyer, May came forward to expose the scam…
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Chinese tourist found dead after swimming at Karon Beach
A Chinese tourist who went missing after swimming at Karon Beach on Thursday night was found dead on the rocks near Freedom Beach in Mueang district. The body was discovered by a fisherman yesterday morning, July 29. Police were alerted about the discovery around 9.30am, according to Khundet Na Nong Khai, chief of Karon police. Emergency responders who arrived at…
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Python in Government House: Officials search to find slithery mum
A young python caused a stir at the Government House leading to a frantic search for its mother by officials. The incident occurred at 12.30pm, yesterday, July 29, following a Cabinet meeting. As ministers were leaving, the discovery of a baby python curled up in the press room sparked discussions among journalists and onlookers, one official said. “This has never…
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Disabled man arrested for throwing rock at car in Bangkok (video)
A Thai woman took to social media to warn motorists in Bangkok after a disabled man threw a rock at her car while travelling on Banthat Thong Road on Sunday, July 28. Many netizens shared that this man committed the same crime in the Silom area. The female driver shared the video of the disabled suspect attempting to flee from…
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Gold prices drop again as traders urged to act quickly
The Gold Traders Association (GTA) announced another drop in gold prices, urging interested buyers to check and decide quickly. Compared to yesterday’s closing price, gold ornaments are selling at 41,100 baht per baht-weight. Today’s gold prices, as of 9.04am, July 30, have decreased by 100 baht from the last price on July 29. Gold bars in the domestic market are…
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