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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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Rain pain! Storm warning as 45 provinces brace for a soaking
Brollies up and sandbags out, Thailand’s bracing for a summer soaking as storms threaten to drench nearly half the country, with flash floods and landslides in the mix. Thailand’s weather boffins sounded the alarm, warning that heavy rain and thunderstorms are on the way for 45 provinces, including the capital Bangkok. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) says the east and…
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Pattaya beach vendor man lights up in drug-fuelled meltdown
A former beach vendor left jobless and strung out on drugs sparked chaos in Pattaya when he torched his rented room in a fiery fit of frustration. A meth-addled ex-beach mat renter went up in flames, literally, after losing his livelihood, torching his rented digs in a Soi Buakhao side street during the early hours of today, June 10. Pattaya…
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Thai thief caught on CCTV stealing 4,000 baht from Phuket resort
A Thai employee at a resort in the Patong area of Phuket attempted to track down a thief who stole 4,000 baht in cash from the premises by sharing CCTV footage of the incident on social media. The employee of Seeka Boutique Resort posted the video on her Facebook account, Chanattha Chatchanan In-om, on Thursday, June 5. She wrote in…
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Tranny whammy! Indian tourist rinsed in Pattaya hotel rinse-off
A randy Indian holidaymaker’s steamy night in Pattaya turned ice-cold when two transwomen he brought back to his hotel room cleaned out his wallet and did a runner. An Indian tourist’s saucy seaside stopover in Pattaya ended in daylight robbery after he invited two transgender women back to his hotel – only to be left out of pocket and out…
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Russian man robbed while urinating in Pattaya roadside forest
A Russian man sustained head injuries during a robbery while urinating in a roadside forest in Pattaya on the evening of yesterday, June 8. The victim, 54 year old Viachelave Gurov, regained consciousness in the wooded area near Park Lane Condominium on Soi Bun Kanchanaram Temple at approximately 4pm with bloody wounds on his face and head.. The foreign man…
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Thai man and son arrested over murder of woman in rubber plantation
Police arrested a Thai man and his son for conspiring in the murder of a woman at a rubber plantation in the southern province of Songkhla today. The 52 year old victim, Prathum, was found dead in the plantation in the Saba Yoi district of Songkhla at approximately 1am yesterday, June 8. She sustained two major cut wounds to the…
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Cambodian troops withdraw from Thai border after talks
Cambodian troops have agreed to withdraw from the Thai border in Ubon Ratchathani province following discussions between the regional forces of both countries. Sources indicate that at 10am yesterday, June 8, the Cambodian military reached out to Thai soldiers at the contested Chong Bok border area in Nam Yuen district, Ubon Ratchathani, with a request to engage in talks with…
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Thai regular customer of Chon Buri Internet café dies on desk
Workers at an internet café in Chon Buri were shocked to discover that a regular customer had died at a computer desk yesterday, June 8. Officers from Laem Chabang Police Station and rescuers from the Sawang Pratheep Foundation were called to investigate the death of a 42 year old Thai man, Jirakit, at the internet café in the Si Racha…
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Tragic death of man in Thai police custody raises questions
A 26 year old man, referred to with a pseudonym A, was found deceased in a holding cell at the Bang Kruai Police Station in Nonthaburi province. The man had been arrested on charges of domestic violence and possession of methamphetamine. The incident came to light yesterday, June 8, when Police Colonel Kittisak Pongthanarak, superintendent of Bang Kruai Police Station,…
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SOLSOT Thailand: Korean stone pot rice arrives in Bangkok for true rice lovers
If you live for perfectly cooked rice (chewy, fluffy, with a crispy golden bottom), make your way to CentralWorld. SOLSOT, the cult-favourite Korean rice chain, has just opened its first branch in Thailand on the 6th floor of CentralWorld, bringing its signature hot stone pot rice (Sotbap) to local foodies. This is no ordinary rice meal. SOLSOT takes Korean comfort…
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Chaos at Thai Embassies: digital nomads stranded by DTV visa delays
Thailand’s new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), introduced to welcome digital nomads, is off to a rocky start, leaving many applicants stranded across Southeast Asia amid delays, confusion, and inconsistent embassy procedures. Foreigners in Cambodia, Laos, and Malaysia, many of whom travelled specifically to apply for the DTV, are facing extended wait times, backlogged appointments, and shifting requirements that have turned…
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Thai NBTC advisor claims ownership of 12 million baht found in rubbish area
A Thai lawyer and advisor to the Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) claimed ownership of 12 million baht in cash, which was found abandoned in the rubbish area of a condominium in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok on Thursday, June 5. The cash, totalling 12 million baht, was discovered in the disposal area on the fourth floor of…
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Couple arrested in Udon Thani for meth trafficking to fund wedding
A couple, expecting their first child, has been apprehended for transporting a substantial quantity of methamphetamine in Udon Thani, lured by the promise of nearly 1 million baht. The pair aimed to fund their wedding and childbirth expenses. They confessed it was their first attempt at drug trafficking. Yesterday, June 8, Police Colonel Korn Chaiseua of the Border Patrol Police…
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Danish tourist found dead in Patong rental bathroom
A 66 year old Danish tourist was found deceased in a bathroom at a rental property on Nanai Road in Patong yesterday, June 8. The man had been suffering from diarrhoea and fatigue, according to those at the residence. Patong Police, led by Police Lieutenant Colonel Chomphonuch Anantayakun, are investigating the incident alongside forensic officers and emergency responders from the…
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2 foreigners assault 2 Phuket guards after public urination dispute
Two foreigners remain at large after physically assaulting two Thai security guards on Saturday, 7 June, for stopping them from urinating outside a shopping mall in Phuket. One of the victims is now in critical condition. The Phuket Times Facebook page reported that the brutal assault occurred at 6.14am on Saturday outside a shopping mall in the Patong area of…
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Thailand Video News | Thailand-Cambodia border closure strands thousands and halts trade, missing British backpacker found dead in Malaysia
Today we’ll be talking about the continuing escalation on the Thai-Cambodian border, a Chinatown tuk tuk crackdown and a Russian rub and run, and a little later the first Vietnamese-American woman in spaaaaaaace. Thai Hostage’s Body Recovered from Gaza During Military Operation Israel has retrieved the body of Thai agricultural worker Nattapong Pinta, kidnapped and killed by militants during the…
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Phayao man finds lucky softshell turtle in his home
In Phayao province, a 55 year old resident, Pongsak Thuknuek, experienced an unusual event when a softshell turtle, locally referred to as pla pha, wandered into his home. This incident occurred at his residence on Maetam Sai Nai Road, Mae Tam subdistrict, Mueang Phayao district. Pongsak’s house is notably distant from any water sources and is surrounded by several roads,…
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Mother attacks employee over child’s job loss in Jomtien market
A confrontation unfolded in a popular market in Jomtien after a mother, angered by her child’s dismissal from a job, attacked a new employee. This incident, occurring at 12.30am today, June 9, was captured on CCTV. Emergency services from Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan in Pattaya were alerted to the altercation in Nong Prue subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province. Upon…
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Thai EV sales rise 46% but face industry challenges
The recent increase in electric vehicle (EV) sales in Thailand, marked by a 46% rise in battery EVs (BEVs) from January to April, does not necessarily indicate a smooth trajectory for the industry. Despite this growth, challenges persist, including heightened competition among manufacturers and a downturn in the automotive sector. The Automotive Industry Club of the Federation of Thai Industries…
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British man goes missing from luxury yacht off Phuket coast
A British man went missing yesterday, June 8, during a private yacht trip with four other family members in Phuket sea. The personal secretary of the missing British, 30 year old Kanokkorn, filed a report with Thalang Police Station yesterday stating that 28 year old British businessman Dane Johnson Endler had disappeared from his family yacht, De Mareft. Endler had planned…
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Tractor accident in Chumphon claims life, colleague survives
A tragic accident occurred when a worker driving a tractor veered off a 30-metre deep cliff, resulting in his death, while his female colleague managed to escape with injuries. The incident took place at 5pm on June 8, when Police Lieutenant Samart Tan-In, investigator at Tha Sae district police station in Chumphon province, received a report of a tractor accident…
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Man shot dead outside Surat Thani home; police seek suspect
A 35 year old man was fatally shot outside his home in Surat Thani province yesterday, June 8. Police Lieutenant Anirut Phonrak, Deputy Inspector of Khiri Rat Nikhom Police Station, along with other officials, responded to the incident around 9pm in Mueang Khiri Rat Nikhom district. The victim, Nattapong, originally from Nakhon Si Thammarat province, was found deceased in front…
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Phetchaburi factory fire causes over 10 million baht damage
A fire caused over 10 million baht in damage at a plastic bag manufacturing plant in Phetchaburi. The blaze erupted yesterday, June 8, at 5pm, requiring the demolition of a wall to extinguish the flames effectively. Police Lieutenant Colonel Sonthichai Chucherd from the Khao Yoi Police Station in Phetchaburi province received reports of the fire at a plastic bag production…
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Delivery rider attacks mobile shop owner over package delay in Nonthaburi
A mobile phone repair shop owner in Mueang district, Nonthaburi, was assaulted by a delivery rider after a dispute over a delayed package on June 5. The rider, known only as Boom Bang Yai, attacked the owner, causing injuries. The incident was reported today, June 9. The shop owner, referred to as Big, recounted the events that took place around…
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Young driver dies in crash with 10-wheeler truck in Pathum Thani
A tragic accident occurred when a Volvo collided with a 10-wheeler truck at an intersection on Rangsit Pathum Thani Road, resulting in the death of a young man. The incident took place at 3.30am today, June 8, when Police Lieutenant Sahasawat Sopha, an investigator from Suan Phrik Thai Police Station, received a report of a car crash involving a truck…
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Construction exec arrested for 10 million baht tax fraud
The Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECS) has arrested a 49 year old construction company executive for allegedly using over 500 fake tax invoices to claim tax credits, resulting in a financial loss to the government exceeding 10 million baht. Today, June 8, Police Colonel Thathapoom Charuprat, the ECS commander, ordered Police Colonel Narupon Karuna, the superintendent of the 2nd division,…
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Worker’s tragic fall from sixth floor in Bangkok leads to death
A 43 year old worker tragically died after falling from the sixth floor of the Royal Irrigation Department building in Dusit district, Bangkok, while attempting to dispose of ceiling debris. The incident occurred on June 6. Police Lieutenant Colonel Surachai Phanlomsor of Samsen Police Station confirmed the details after receiving reports of the fall. The deceased, identified only as Santi,…
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Motorcycle crash in Chachoengsao claims two lives
In a tragic accident on June 8, a young man and woman lost their lives when their motorcycle collided head-on with a Mitsubishi Pajero. The incident occurred at 4.30am on a two-lane road near Chuat Chado Bridge in Khlong Khuean district, Chachoengsao province. Police Captain Thanawan Jampahom, investigator at Khlong Khuean Police Station, responded to the scene alongside forensic doctors…
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Driver arrested in Bangkok for theft of over 1 million baht
A 37 year old driver was arrested for stealing and using his employer’s credit cards from a luxury condominium, spending over 1 million baht. The arrest took place on June 6 at a car park outside the Thong Lo Police Station in Bangkok. The arrest followed a complaint filed on May 29 by the victim, who had stored several bank credit…
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Illegal 346-tonne chicken feet import seized in Samut Sakhon raid
The Department of Livestock Development, in coordination with police officers from the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD), conducted a raid on a cold storage facility in Mueang Samut Sakhon district. A significant cache of over 346 tonnes of illegally imported chicken feet was discovered. The operation took place on yesterday, June 7, led by Doctor Somchuan Rattanamangkalanon, Director-General of the…
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