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Northeastern Thailand: Violent unrest at juvenile training centre leads to multiple injuries
A tumultuous incident occurred at the Korat Juvenile Training Centre, when 27 juveniles turned violent, injuring four others. The upheaval started with demands to release a gang leader, who was isolated following an interrogation today. Local authorities from Pho Klang Police Station and Huak 31 Rescue Unit were called in by officials from the Training and Youth Centre, Zone 3,…
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Unusual pork leg recipe with Ovaltine goes viral
A viral video on Facebook has revealed an unusual pork leg recipe that has left many astonished. The secret ingredient? Ovaltine, a cocoa-based drink powder known for its distinct malt and chocolate flavours. The unexpected culinary use of the beverage has gained enormous attention online, with the clip amassing over three million views. The video was shared by a consumer…
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Machete-wielding Chinese man attacks BMW in shocking road rage incident
A violent road rage incident took place recently when a Chinese man brandished a machete and attacked a white BMW car after stepping out of a taxi. The altercation took place on a highway cutting across Hebei Province, China on November 7. The aggressive act, captured in a video clip, left many onlookers terrified. The incident unfolded when the two…
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Khlong Toei: Gunfire leaves teacher dead and another critically wounded
An eruption of gunfire in Bangkok‘s Khlong Toei district this morning resulted in one fatality and left another individual critically wounded. The incident took place in front of a TMBThanachart Bank (TTB) branch situated on Sunthornkosa Road. Upon arrival at the scene, authorities discovered two gravely injured individuals and a knife. Eyewitnesses recounted how two men had fired upon a…
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Roi Et: Thai teacher under investigation for assaulting toddler with metal tray
A teacher in Selaphum district, Roi Et province, is under investigation after being accused of assaulting a two year old boy with a metal food tray, leaving the child with multiple bruises. The incident came to light when the Facebook page Pen Neung posted images of the child’s injuries and the metal tray. The boy’s father reported the assault to…
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Rayong man hides 500 baht from wife under police booth
A seemingly furious man was found rummaging under a police checkpoint in Rayong, revealing a new dimension to hiding money from his wife. When his secret was uncovered, he claimed he would need to find a new hiding place. At 4pm yesterday, Deputy Superintendent of Rayong City Police, Woradet Phongthong, and Police Lieutenant Pachar Sangngoen, were informed of a man…
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Northern Thailand: Burmese teenager shot dead in Tak following love feud on Facebook
A brutal incident in Tak province saw a Burmese teenager fatally shot in the face after a Facebook challenge resulted in a confrontation between two rival gangs. The dispute was over a shared love interest, with peace talks culminating in the fatal shooting. Police in Mae Sot district of Tak province were quick to respond and apprehend the culprit along…
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Alarming rise in diabetes cases hits the nation, Health Control Office reports
The Health Control Office (HCO) in Songkhla province reported an alarming increase in diabetes cases among Thai citizens. The statistics suggest a surge of diabetic patients from 4,980 in 2021, 5,148 last year, and 5,396 this year in the health area 12 alone. The highest prevalence is found in Phatthalung with 7,555 cases, followed by Trang and Songkhla with 6,820…
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Thai Government Savings Bank promises low interest rates for home loans
The Government Savings Bank (GSB), an institution committed to enabling Thai citizens to own their homes, is prepping a credit line of 45,000 million baht to offer three home loan products with fixed interest rates for the first three years, marking the end of this year. The initiative is expected to inject liquidity into the economy. According to Karm Phonprakong,…
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French President Macron supports establishment of Wat Pho Paris
French President Emmanuel Macron has publicly thrown his support behind the establishment of Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram, colloquially known as Wat Pho Paris, in the French capital. This announcement was made during a reception at the Elysee Palace for Somdet Phra Maha Theerajarn, the abbot of the original Wat Pho in Thailand, who is currently in France for the…
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2 foreigners killed and many injured in minibus accident in Chiang Mai
A minibus overturned on a road in the northern province of Chiang Mai yesterday. Two foreigners were killed and more than 10 passengers were injured in the accident. The minibus was transporting passengers between Chiang Mai province and Pai district in Mae Hong Son province. When the vehicle reached the Pa Pae district of Chiang Mai at 9.30am yesterday, November…
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BMA plans rubbish fee hike to tackle city’s waste issue
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) unveiled a new strategy to deal with the capital’s mounting rubbish issue. The plan is to hike the monthly rubbish collection fee for households from the current 20 baht to 60 baht starting from October next year. According to Pornphrom Vikitsreth, an adviser to the Bangkok governor, households willing to continue paying the existing fee…
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Thai government to finance digital wallet scheme with 500 billion baht loan
The Thai government has plans to secure a loan of 500 billion baht to finance a digital wallet scheme, revealed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. This digital wallet scheme is targeted towards Thai citizens who are 16 years and older, earning less than 70,000 baht per month with less than 500,000 baht in bank deposits. The 61 year old Thai prime…
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Thai deputy PM defends government’s initial performance amidst economic criticism
Thailand Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai defended the government‘s performance during its initial two months in office, amidst criticism that the economy has seen little to no improvement and the cost of living remains high. The deputy PM stated that the fruits of the government’s labour would not be noticeable until at least 100 days have passed, as many departments,…
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Seaman stains: Luxury yacht stewardess spills the beans, from glass table poops to canine cuddles at sea
A 39 year old yacht stewardess, Giselle Azueta provides an inside look into the peculiar demands of wealthy customers aboard luxury yachts, from pooping on a glass table to stroking a dog’s ears. The job, while financially rewarding and travel-inclusive, has its fair share of unusual scenarios. Azueta often shares her work stories on TikTok, revealing the challenging nature of…
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Mischievous bride: Groom’s jaw drops as ex-girlfriends play bridesmaids in unexpected wedding twist
A groom received an unexpected surprise when he arrived to pick up his bride and found that her bridesmaids were all his ex-girlfriends. This unusual event took place at the wedding of a couple from Chongqing, China, after a two-year courtship. The bride, known as Liu, discovered that some of her friends had previously dated her groom. Instead of being…
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Thai government to distribute 10,000 baht through Pao Tang digital wallet from May next year
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin confirmed the distribution of 10,000 baht through the Pao Tang digital wallet, indicating readiness with over 1.8 million familiar shops. The public can start using it from May next year. At 2pm this afternoon, at the Government House, the 61 year old prime minister and Finance Minister, announced the policy of the 10,000 baht top-up program…
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Lost elephant calf Kanya finds new family in Chiang Mai
The tale of Kanya, the lost wild elephant calf, has come to a joyful conclusion. Found wandering in a rice field in the Bueng Kan province, she has now joined a new family in Chiang Mai. The journey of Kanya, from Bueng Kan to Chiang Mai, is one worth revisiting. Kanya’s story began on the morning of September 12, when…
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Thai Tourist Police wear new reflective jackets for enhanced public safety
The Tourist Police, led by the National Police Chief, have begun to wear new reflective jackets while ensuring public safety for both residents and tourists. The move, spearheaded by Police Lieutenant Colonel Saksira Pheuakam, aims to inspire confidence and security in the preservation of people’s lives and property as the festive season approaches. The operation was launched at the centralwOrld…
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Noodle shocker: Young man stir-fries his emotions after being billed 300 baht in Don Mueang
A young man was taken aback when he was charged 300 baht for a plate of stir-fried noodles at a restaurant in Don Mueang. The page Sai Mai Tong Rot (Sai Mai Must Survive) posted a clip of the incident, showing the customer arguing about the high price of the dish. The restaurant justified the cost by stating they used…
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Former special forces soldier and notorious hitman captured in Surin province
A former special forces soldier and notorious hitman was apprehended today by Police Captain Phadet Ngam Lamom, together with Police Lieutenant Colonel Detwit Utharasat. The arrest of 38 year old Methrit (surname withheld), also known as Suea Oi, took place in Soi Village Uncle Pung, Surin Province, under a warrant issued by Lamphun Provincial Court. Methrit, ranked 105th on the…
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Electricity tariffs: Potential 6 baht/unit increase expected next year
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) proposed three options for determining electricity tariffs for the first quarter of next year. The electricity tariffs could potentially increase to a peak of 6 baht per unit. The ERC disclosed that if there are proposals lower than these three options, it would have to reconvene for further discussions today. Komkrit Tantravanich, Secretary-General of the…
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Thai news influencer sparks controversy with news copyright claim
Renowned news influencer Chainon Harnkirirat, better known as Off, sparked controversy today when he posted on his Facebook page, Off Chainon, followed by over 490,000 individuals, asserting that his page was not about copying news but summarising it. This statement provoked a strong response from Thapanee Eadsrichai, or Yam, a prominent journalist from The Reporters, who accused Chainon of misinterpreting the…
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Heartbreak on duty: Special Branch Superintendent’s birthday turns tragic in Rayong car crash
The fatal car accident involving Special Branch Superintendent Siriwisuk Suwikrom, who was on duty in Klaeng District, Rayong, has left many in grief. The tragedy occurred yesterday, on his birthday. Police officers from Kratham Police Station, Rayong, yesterday, around 4pm, were dispatched to the scene of a car crash. A black Toyota four-door pickup, registration number 4818 Bangkok, was involved in…
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Barbeque and grilled pork overconsumption may lead to colon cancer, warns Thai neurologist
A warning has been issued to fans of barbeque and tabletop grilled pork to limit their consumption to no more than once a month. Additionally, they are advised to always consume organic vegetables. This caution comes from Associate Professor Dr Surat Tanprawate, a neurologist, who posted the warning on his page, Brain with Dr Surat, on November 10. According to…
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Cash cabaret: Japanese man loses over 60,000 baht to 2 transwomen in Pattaya
A Japanese man lost more than 60,000 baht in cash to two transwomen while travelling on a baht bus in Soi Bua Khao in Pattaya. The Japanese victim, Toshiaki Shinohe, filed a complaint against the two Thai transwomen at Mueang Pattaya Police Station around 10.30pm yesterday, November 9. He said the transwomen pickpocketed 60,000 baht cash, 40,000 Thai baht and…
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School safety alert: Thai education ministry issues warning after floor collapse
The Ministry of Education (MoE) issued a warning to all schools about the safety of their educational buildings. This cautionary message comes in the wake of an incident where the floor of an old school building in Phanat Nikhom, Chon Buri collapsed, injuring nearly 30 students. The students fell almost 2 metres to the ground, fortunately, the area was flooded,…
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Thai woman slashed by vendor after motorcycle parking dispute
A Thai woman filed a complaint against a fruit vendor in the southern province of Songkhla after she slashed her mother following a dispute over a parked motorcycle in front of the shop. The victim’s daughter, Waranart, shared videos of her injured mother standing in front of a fruit shop on Facebook yesterday, November 10. She also explained in the…
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HPV vaccination drive: Thailand aims to inoculate 1 million young women
The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) in Thailand is on a mission: to vaccinate one million young women against the human papillomavirus (HPV) within 100 days. This ambitious initiative is part of a national campaign aiming to safeguard the health of the country’s female population. The campaign’s life-saving work began at Plookpanya School in Phuket Town, where 200 female…
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Thai Airways reports profitable Q4, driven by Chinese visitor surge
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) announced a profitable fourth quarter, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of profits, underpinned by a steady recovery in passenger numbers amid the Covid-19 era. The growth has been particularly driven by a surge in visitors from China. Thai Airways recorded a net income of 1.54 billion baht (US$43 million) for the quarter ending…
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