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Sponsored How to reduce out-of-pocket medical expenses in Thailand?
Managing medical expenses in Thailand is important as healthcare costs continue to rise. The country’s healthcare system includes both public and private options, but even with the Universal Coverage Scheme (UCS) for citizens, many still face high out-of-pocket medical expenses....
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British influencer reunited with stolen Lamborghini in Thailand
A British influencer and off-road racing fanatic has been reunited with his stolen £220,000 (9.7 million baht) Lamborghini – eight years after it was stolen by a sophisticated international car-smuggling gang and shipped to Thailand. Mark McCann snapped up the bright green Lamborghini Huracan Spyder back in 2016 as part of a high-end car rental venture. Charging punters £800 (35,000…
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Mystery man goes viral for ‘following’ cars at Phuket traffic light (video)
A strange and amusing moment captured on TikTok has taken the Internet by storm, as a young man in Phuket gained viral attention for his quirky behaviour at a traffic light intersection. The video, shared by a TikTok user named Pond, shows the man standing at a red light on Wichit Songkhram Road in Kathu subdistrict, pretending to drive behind…
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Thai netizens divided over video of foreign couple having sex in car
Thai netizens are divided after a video of a foreign couple in Phuket having sex in their car went viral on Thai social media today, June 11. The Phuket Times Facebook page reported that the incident took place in a vehicle parked outside Phuket International Airport. The page stated in the post… “Disgusting!’ The car is shaking! They’re having sex…
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Pickup truck with migrant workers crashes in Songkhla, driver flees
A pickup truck carrying undocumented migrant workers drove against traffic and collided with a car, causing the truck to overturn. The incident resulted in several injuries among the workers, while the truck driver fled the scene. Yesterday, June 10, Police Colonel Surachit Phetchajom, superintendent of Sadao, received a report of a collision with multiple injuries on Kanchanawanich Road near the…
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Teen found driving mum’s car in chains in Nakhon Ratchasima
A 15 year old boy with a history of erratic behaviour and a dependency on methamphetamine was found driving his mother’s car over 80 kilometres away, chained at the ankle. The incident occurred in the Mueang district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, where police were alerted by a concerned citizen yesterday, June 10. At the scene, Police Colonel Weenawat Sriyam, head…
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Hung out to dry! Mystery over death of Thai worker in Israel
A Thai family is crying foul after a young agricultural worker was found hanged in Israel, despite showing no signs of despair before his sudden death. Grieving relatives of 27 year old Athin “Arm” Seeluang, from Udon Thani, say they simply don’t believe he took his own life, and are calling for a full investigation into the tragedy. The alarm…
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Thai actor poses as royal family to swindle old woman out of 10 million baht
A Thai actor faked royal family ties and swindled over 10 million baht from an 87 year old retired teacher, claiming his mother was suffering from cancer. The elderly victim, Samai, sought assistance from non-profit organisation Saimai Survive after the significant loss shattered her retirement plans. The suspect, Karn, was a supporting actor in a Thai television drama series and…
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Thai Smile shuts down after a decade of losses
After over a decade of struggling with continuous financial losses, Thai Airways International (THAI) has officially dissolved its wholly owned subsidiary, Thai Smile Airways. The decision marks the end of the budget airline’s operations, bringing a turbulent chapter to a close. The dissolution was officially announced to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) on June 5, following a resolution passed…
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Thailand video news | Cambodian hackers deface Thai government sites over border tensions, Hoi an shootout over debt ends with jail time for seven men
Today we’ll be talking about Russian teens and Thai rappers brawling on Walking Street, MK restaurants buffet promo causing chaos, and a little later Cambodian hackers defacing Thai government websites over border tensions. Pattaya to Launch AI Police Drones to Track Overstayers and Criminals Pattaya plans to deploy AI-powered police drones to identify visa overstayers and wanted criminals in real…
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Thailand sukiyaki price war heats up as restaurants slash prices
Sukiyaki restaurants are slashing their prices in a fierce battle to attract customers, as tighter budgets and the sluggish economy continue to affect consumer spending. However, while the price war promises short-term gains, its long-term impact on sales and brand perception remains uncertain. Leading the charge are MK Restaurants and Suki Teenoi, two major players in the local sukiyaki scene.…
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Police arrest drug suspect after dramatic Nonthaburi chase
A police patrol yesterday apprehended a suspected drug ringleader after a dramatic chase in Nonthaburi on June 10. The suspect, who attempted to flee on a motorcycle, was eventually shot and injured by police when he attacked them with a knife. The incident began around 7.30pm, yesterday, June 10, when officers from Rattanathibet Police Station received a report of a police…
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Thai Customs seize 700 plus tonnes of toxic waste from Morocco
Thai Customs intercepted over 700 tonnes of toxic waste disguised as “zinc concentrate” in a joint operation with specialist agencies. The hazardous shipment, which arrived from Morocco, contained dangerously high levels of lead, cadmium, and other heavy metals. The officials’ successful bust at Bangkok Port highlights Thailand’s ongoing battle against illegal imports of toxic materials. The seized containers, weighing a…
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Good deed turns violent: Thai woman attacked after helping naked wanderer
A Thai woman offered clothes to a naked woman walking along a road in Chon Buri, but ended up being attacked by the au naturel stranger. Investigating officers later discovered the woman had mentally health issues. The victim, 56 year old Potjana, shared CCTV footage of the incident yesterday, June 10, with the media to warn others to exercise caution…
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Mother and daughter die in Bangkok cement truck collision
A tragic accident occurred yesterday when a mother and her nine year old daughter died after their motorcycle was hit by a cement truck. The incident, reported at 5.30pm, yesterday, June 10, took place on Sai Mai Road near Soi Sai Mai 51 in Bangkok. Police Lieutenant Thanongsak Duangphu, an investigator from Sai Mai Police Station, coordinated with forensic doctors…
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Phuket’s election results are in: 10 new mayors announced
Phuket officially confirmed its new batch of mayors after last month’s municipal elections, with 10 leaders set to take office across the island. Following the announcement by the Election Commission of Thailand (ECT Phuket) yesterday, June 10, the island’s political landscape is about to undergo a major transformation. Despite a slight delay in releasing the results, the ECT Phuket branch…
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Blaze of rage! Fire guts bedroom after bitter family feud in Pattaya
A bitter family feud may have sparked a suspected arson attack in Pattaya, leaving a pensioner and her foreign husband fleeing for their lives as flames tore through their home. A late-afternoon blaze ripped through a bedroom in a Bang Lamung home yesterday, June 10, with suspicions swirling around a disgruntled son-in-law who’d allegedly made threats shortly before the fire…
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Thai man stabs grocery store owner 31 times, claiming romantic betrayal
A Thai man stabbed a female grocery store owner 31 times in the northern province of Phitsanulok yesterday, claiming he had been in a relationship with the victim and had only just discovered she was married. Officers from Wang Thong Police Station were alerted to the incident at around 9am, yesterday, June 10. It occurred at a house that also…
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Smashed! Drunken row ends in bottle attack on disabled soldier
A boozy barney turned bloody in Pattaya when a tipsy pensioner smashed a bottle over a disabled ex-soldier’s head, all because dinner didn’t go down well. The drunken dispute exploded into violence yesterday, June 10, after a group of drinkers clashed near the entrance to Soi Nong Samo 14 in Pattaya. Rescue workers from Sawang Boriboon Pattaya rushed to the…
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Urgent search for missing 72 year old woman in Phuket canal
Rescue teams in Phuket were alerted to a missing person incident, prompting an urgent search effort for a 72 year old woman. Relatives believe the woman, Yenjit Pae-Ui, might have fallen into Khlong Bang Yai. Her shoes were discovered near the canal, but the strong currents led to the suspension of the search. Plans are being made to resume the…
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Income discrepancies arise over NBCT lawyer’s 12m baht claim
Police confirmed that a sum of 12 million baht found in a plastic box near a condominium’s rubbish area in Nonthaburi belongs to a lawyer and adviser to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC). Despite this, investigators have raised concerns about discrepancies between his income records and the possession of such a large amount of cash. Taweewat Sengkaew claimed…
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Thai downpour leaves 57 provinces singing in the rain
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) sounded the alarm, forecasting a bleak outlook for 57 provinces, including Bangkok, as a looming depression threatens to drench the nation. Residents should ready themselves for potential flash floods and mountain runoffs, with a torrent of heavy rain set to arrive today, June 10. For the upcoming 24 hours, thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecasted…
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Pattaya police bottle kratom cocktail racket in midnight raids
Pattaya police smashed a dodgy kratom cocktail flogging souped-up brews to youngsters, and they’ve got the bottles to prove it. Police in the Bang Lamung district swooped on shops flogging illegal kratom 4×100 concoctions late on yesterday, June 10, seizing over 2,000 bottles of the controversial brew and cough syrup used to spike it. District Chief Patcharapat Sritanyanon ordered the raid,…
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Frenchman arrested in Pattaya for allegedly abusing 13 year old girl
A 44 year old French national has been arrested in Pattaya for allegedly paying for sex with a 13 year old girl in the northeastern province of Nong Khai. Autret, who was apprehended on Sunday afternoon, June 8, was taken into custody from his room at the Pattaya Plaza Condotel on Soi Sukhumvit Pattaya 59. His arrest follows an arrest…
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Cambodian hackers target Thai websites over border dispute
A Cambodian hacker collective has sparked outrage after defacing several Thai government websites in protest over the ongoing border dispute. In response, Thailand’s Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) has secured arrest warrants for the suspects and is now working with international agencies to track them down and bring them to justice. Police Lieutenant General Trirong Piwpan, the commissioner of CCIB,…
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Man dies from electrocution climbing tower in southern Thailand
A 29 year old man died after being electrocuted while climbing a high-voltage power transmission tower in Chaloem Phra Kiat district, Nakhon Si Thammarat, southern Thailand. Emergency services rushed to the scene in Thang Phun subdistrict around midday today, June 10, after receiving reports of a man in distress near a 230,000-volt transmission line. Upon arrival, rescue teams discovered the…
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Bangkok petrol station ramen row over VAT charge caught on video
A heated showdown erupted at a ramen restaurant in Bangkok when a customer refused to pay VAT on her meal and tried to storm out without settling the bill, only to be stopped by other diners. The drama unfolded on Sunday, June 8, at a PTT petrol station on Sukasawat Road, where a woman argued loudly with restaurant staff over…
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Bangkok doctor arrested for trafficking sedatives in police flat raid
A female doctor working at Police General Hospital has been arrested for allegedly ordering and trafficking sedative drugs, including the notorious alprazolam (commonly known as a date-rape drug), for illicit purposes. The arrest follows a dramatic raid on a police flat in Bangkok’s Phaya Thai district early this morning, June 10, carried out by officials from the Food and Drug…
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MK restaurants apologises for food shortages after buffet frenzy
MK Restaurants has been forced to address a growing backlash after its latest all-you-can-eat buffet promotion left many customers frustrated and hungry. The chain, famous for its suki dishes, launched the MK-Koom-Koom Eat All You Can promotion yesterday, June 9, offering diners unlimited premium dishes for just 299 baht. However, the overwhelming response to the offer quickly spiralled into a…
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Catamaran drifts 24 miles before being safely recovered in Phuket
A 48-foot catamaran has been recovered after breaking free from its mooring in Chalong Bay yesterday and drifting an astonishing 24 nautical miles. The vessel, named Seabeat, was set adrift by strong winds and rough seas, triggering a swift rescue operation that ended in success. At around 8.10am, yesterday, June 9, the Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Centre Region 3 (Thai…
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Thieves caught after ordering food during Bangkok warehouse heist
Three people were apprehended after breaking into a warehouse in Bangkok and stealing items worth millions. Their arrest came after they ordered food from a convenience store, leaving behind evidence that led to their capture. At 3.30pm yesterday, June 9, senior police officials, including Police Major General Siam Boonsom and several deputies, coordinated the arrest with the Metropolitan Police Bureau…
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