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Pattaya taxi rider praised after helping disabled foreigner on blocked footpath
A Thai app-based motorcycle taxi rider made headlines after helping a disabled foreign man in Pattaya when a street light pole blocked a footpath and prevented a wheelchair from passing. A video of the incident circulated on Thai social media this week, showing the rider stopping his motorcycle to assist a foreign couple. The foreign man, who has a disability…
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Heatstroke leaves footballer in coma during Korat sports event
A football match held as part of a local sports event in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) ended with an emergency today, March 18, when a player collapsed due to heatstroke during a game and was taken to the hospital. The incident happened during a special fixture at a football field in Ma Roeng subdistrict, Mueang district, Nakhon Ratchasima province, staged under…
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Thai man warns of petrol scam after paying 40,000 and getting water
A Thai man in Phetchabun warned the public to be cautious when buying fuel during the ongoing shortage, after he paid 40,000 baht for petrol but received a container filled with water. The man posted videos on his Facebook account, อำนาจ โซล่าเซลล์, on Monday, March 16, showing him and his employees draining water from a well-drilling engine. His caption read,…
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YouTube removes AI crypto scam ad impersonating Bitkub CEO
YouTube has removed a scam advertisement from its platform after it was found to use deepfake technology to impersonate a company executive and persuade viewers to invest in cryptocurrency. In a statement, YouTube said its misleading content policies prohibit impersonating public figures for the purpose of deceiving people, including false claims of endorsement or association with a public figure. The…
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Thai man accused of raping motorcycle crash victim
A Thai woman accused a man of posing as a good Samaritan helping her in a motorcycle crash on a road in Bangkok, then taking her to his room instead of a hospital and raping her. The 29 year old woman, identified only as Fah, reported the case to Khukot Police Station and later publicised the allegations, saying police had…
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Thai aviation industry costs rise as AAT seeks government relief
The Airline Association of Thailand (AAT) has met executives from six member airlines to discuss rising cost pressures on the Thai aviation industry, as it prepares to ask the government for urgent relief measures. The AAT said it recently convened a meeting with top management from its member airlines: Bangkok Airways, Thai AirAsia, Thai AirAsia X, Nok Air, Thai Lion…
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Chicken rice shop left with 100 boxes after customer refuses delivery
A chicken rice shop in Chachoengsao gave away dozens of meals yesterday, March 17, after a customer allegedly placed an order for 100 boxes and then refused to accept the delivery. Locals queued outside the premises as the shop gave away boxed chicken rice free of charge. Some customers also asked to pay, saying they felt sorry for the vendor…
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Thailand News | Energy Ministry says fuel stocks are stable despite pump delays, Phetchabun Youth Boxing Group faces scrutiny over free training sessions
Today we’ll be talking about a hight profile case where Pattaya security guards are being questioned over a tourist assault video, a temple trip double decker bus crash that leaves dozens injured, and a little later a bizarre incident where a syringe was found on a plate at a Phuket hotel buffet. Energy Ministry Says Fuel Stocks Are Stable Despite…
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Intruder detained after entering Moo Deng’s enclosure
Khao Kheow Open Zoo, yesterday, March 17, issued a statement after images circulated on social media showing a person entering the restricted enclosure of the pygmy hippopotamus Moo Deng at about 5pm. In a post on its Facebook page, the zoo said staff checks found the intruder was a Thai national who allegedly took advantage of the period when staff…
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Phuket van crash kills Russian woman, injures 11 others
A Russian woman was killed, and 11 other Russian nationals were injured in a Phuket van crash on Thep Kasattri Road in Thalang district in the early hours of today, March 18, while travelling to Similan Island in Phang Nga. Thachatchai Police Station officers were notified about the fatal accident at about 4am and went to the scene with rescuers…
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Five officers injured after bomb attack at outpost in Pattani
Five officers were injured in a Pattani bomb attack after an improvised explosive device detonated outside an outpost in Panare district yesterday, March 17, triggering a fire that damaged a building and several vehicles. Panare Police Station received a report at 7pm of an explosion at the Thanam strategic outpost in Ban Kha, Thanam subdistrict, Panare district, Pattani province. Police…
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British man found dead in drainage canal near Phuket beach
A British man found dead in a drainage canal near Bang Tao Beach in Phuket on March 14 was seen on CCTV appearing restless outside a hotel shortly before his body was discovered. A Burmese national went to the canal in the Bang Tao area at about 12.30pm on March 14 to harvest morning glory and came across the body.…
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Energy chief apologises for petrol station delays, says fuel sufficient
Thailand’s fuel supply remains sufficient despite recent disruption at petrol stations, the director-general of the Department of Energy Business said today, March 17, after apologising for queues and delivery problems seen in recent days. Speaking at Government House, Sarawut Kaewtathip began with a public apology for what he described as confusion and obstacles faced outside fuel stations. Sarawut said Thailand…
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Police tries to shut down free youth boxing lessons in Phetchabun
A Phetchabun boxing group says it was reported to police for running a boxing event without permission, even though it describes the activity as free training for children. The case, posted online between March 15 and today, March 17, has drawn calls for officials to review what happened. The issue was first raised publicly on March 15 by Suwit Siriwech,…
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Thailand video news | Thai crew return home as rescue efforts continue for missing three, Chiang Mai rescue leader calls for fuel cap exemption for ambulances
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex covers stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. Highlights include Thai crew members returning home after an attack on a cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, a Phuket tuk-tuk ride that turned violent following a couple’s argument, and a pilot who survived a dramatic plane crash. Thai Crew Return Home as Rescue Efforts…
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Drunk tourist claims missing cash from transwoman in Pattaya
An Instagram video posted by a foreign tourist has highlighted a dispute on Pattaya Walking Street, after a heavily intoxicated tourist claimed money was missing in an incident involving a transgender woman. In the clip, the poster said they were playing pool outside a venue when a drunk man approached and repeatedly shouted “Police! Police!” at them. Despite being told…
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Two men trade punches after stopping a saleng in Chon Buri
A roadside dispute between two men caused traffic disruption in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri, after a video of the pair fighting on the street was shared online on March 15. The clip shows two men stopping their saleng, a motorcycle with an attached sidecar, and getting into a fight on the road. One man is seen wearing…
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Nine detained after migrant workers clash at Pattaya Walking Street
A late-night incident involving more than 20 migrant workers on Pattaya Walking Street on March 15 led police to detain nine people, after tourists reported a group near a hotel in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri, allegedly carrying weapons. Police were called at 11.46pm after receiving information that a group of young migrant labourers had arranged to meet…
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Rescue leader urges petrol stations to ease limits for ambulances
A rescue foundation leader in Chiang Mai has called on petrol stations to relax a limit that caps fuel purchases at 500 baht per vehicle per day, warning the restriction is affecting emergency medical operations nationwide and could increase risks for patients. Sahachat Limcharoenphakdi, president of the Phetkasem Foundation, said the cap has been introduced at many stations as fuel…
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Foreign man jumps into Chiang Mai river after stealing police motorcycle
Chiang Mai police and rescue teams are searching the Ping River for a foreign man who stole a police motorcycle and jumped into the water to avoid arrest. Officers from Mueang Chiang Mai Police Station, along with rescuers from several foundations in the province, began searching the river today, March 16. As of the latest update, they had not located…
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2 foreigners caught stealing 2 liquor bottles from Koh Phi Phi bar
Two foreign men stole two bottles of liquor from a bar on Koh Phi Phi in Krabi, telling staff that someone said they could take anything in the bar for free as a birthday gift. CCTV footage of the incident was shared on the Facebook page เจ๊ม้อย v+ on Saturday, March 14. The page reported that the two men, whose…
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Udon Thani ride-hailing rider criticised after video shows passenger berated over weight
In a recent example of the pot calling the kettle black, an overweight motorcycle ride-hailing rider in Udon Thani has been criticised online after a video showed him berating an overweight passenger during a trip, leading to an argument recorded on camera. The clip was shared by the Facebook page อยากดังเดี๋ยวจัดให้ รีเทริน์ part 7, on March 15, with the caption…
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Thai man attacked and seriously injured after allegedly trying to save stray kitten
A Thai man suffered serious injuries after he was assaulted by a garage owner in Samut Prakan, allegedly because he moved a stray kitten out of traffic. The incident took place at about 9pm on January 28 at a garage in Soi King Kaew 21, Bang Phli district, Samut Prakan province. The incident came to public interest yesterday, March 15,…
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Foreign man assaults girlfriend and tuk tuk driver in Phuket
A foreign man physically assaulted his girlfriend on a tuk tuk in Phuket and later attacking the Thai driver who tried to intervene. The tuk tuk driver posted the footage to Facebook under the account name Ko Nus Ok on Friday, March 13. He said the couple had asked him to stop so the woman could buy medicine at a…
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2 Thai transwomen arrested over high heel attack in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police arrested two Thai transwomen after they attacked a Chinese man with high heels, allegedly due to a financial dispute, on Saturday, March 14. Local news agency, HK01, reported the incident happened at about 8pm at Kin Hing Building on Argyle Street in Mong Kok, Hong Kong. The case involved two Thai transwomen, aged 29 and 30, and…
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Thailand video news | Thailand moves to calm public over fuel supply fears, French fugitive held in Phuket over attempted murder case
In Thailand video news, Alex and Jay cover stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia, including thousands stranded due to Middle East flight disruptions, pickpockets, street fights, European fugitives facing justice, and the strange case of a doctor missing hundreds of thousands of baht on a domestic flight. Regional Flight Chaos Leaves Thousands Delayed Across Asia Air travel across several…
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Thai doctor catches Chinese thief, stealing on Udon Thani-Bangkok flight
A Thai doctor chased down and detained a Chinese man who stole 200,000 baht in cash during a Thai Airways flight from Udon Thani to Bangkok on Friday, March 13. In a Facebook post, the doctor said the incident occurred on a Thai Airways flight from Udon Thani province to Suvarnabhumi International Airport. He said the plane departed Udon Thani…
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PTT fuel supply sufficient nationwide, OR CEO says
PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited (OR) has said fuel supplies remain sufficient at more than 2,400 PTT service stations nationwide, despite concerns linked to the prolonged unrest in the Middle East. In a Facebook post on March 15, OR Chief Executive M.L. Peakthong Thongyai said the company is closely monitoring the situation and working to ensure the…
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20 Thai crew return after Strait of Hormuz ship attack, but 3 remain missing
Twenty Thai crew members from Precious Shipping Public Company Limited (PSL) arrived in Thailand yesterday, March 15, after being rescued following a Strait of Hormuz ship attack on March 11. Three crew members remain missing. PSL’s cargo ship Mayuree Naree was attacked by Iranian forces at about 11.30am on March 11 while travelling from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to…
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Border petrol stations in Mae Sot suspend services as fuel runs out
Several petrol stations along the Thai-Myanmar border in Mae Sot district, Tak province, were forced to temporarily suspend services today, March 15, after running out of fuel amid a rise in price and demand. At around 5.30pm, large numbers of vehicles, including cargo trucks, agricultural transport vehicles, private cars and motorcycles, were queuing for fuel along Asian Highway 12, where…
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