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Patong villa thief caught after CCTV exposes cash heist
A Vietnamese man has been arrested in connection with a brazen cash theft from a private pool villa in Patong, after police traced him through CCTV footage and a distinctive motorbike. Patong Police, led by Police Colonel Chalermchai Hirasawat and his investigation team, swooped in on a hotel on Phra Metta Road at around 4pm yesterday, October 29, where the…
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Missing American girl with autism found safe on Pattaya streets
A 12 year old American girl with autism was found safe in Pattaya after she wandered from her accommodation, prompting a late-night police search. The incident occurred around 3am yesterday, October 29, when the girl, identified as Jazmyn, reportedly wandered away from her accommodation without direction. Her mother, Courtney Michelle Young, a US national, quickly alerted police after discovering her…
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Family of 6 walks 600 kilometres to pay tribute to Queen Mother Sirikit
A family of six began their 600-kilometre journey on foot from the southern province of Surat Thani to Bangkok to pay their respects to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, at the Grand Palace. To express their loyalty and gratitude, 27 year old Thai man Sitthichai Thongsuwan, together with his family members, set out from Chaiya district in Surat…
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74 year old tuk tuk driver swings knife at official’s pickup in Phuket
A 74 year old Thai tuk tuk driver smashed a window of a welfare vehicle belonging to the Phuket Provincial Office of the Attorney General following an accident yesterday, October 29. Phuket Hotnews reported that the elderly tuk tuk driver, identified only as Kit, displayed violent behaviour at an intersection on Saphan Hin Road in Khlong Yai district. Officers from…
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Taiwanese men caught with ketamine, gas stash in Pattaya raid
Two Taiwanese men were arrested after police raided a luxury home in Pattaya, where they found ketamine, laughing gas, and drug-related equipment. The arrest took place in Huay Yai following a tip-off from concerned residents who suspected illegal storage of narcotics and nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas. A joint task force of over a dozen officers from Pattaya…
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Chinese man arrested at airport for house robbery spree in Bangkok
Police arrested a Chinese man at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok who was allegedly behind two house robberies in Min Buri and Bang Chan areas. Immigration police officers at Don Mueang Airport apprehended the 55 year old Chinese national, Huang Qingqing, on October 29, after discovering that he was the leader of a criminal gang targeting luxury residences in…
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Anutin pushes China on rice deal at high-stakes APEC summit
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will ask Chinese President Xi Jinping to speed up a major rice deal during their high-level meeting at the APEC summit in South Korea. Before flying out yesterday, October 29, Anutin confirmed he would request China to fast-track the consideration of importing 500,000 tonnes of Thai rice, a move expected to boost Thailand’s economy and strengthen…
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Phuket man caught trying to rip wires from abandoned building
A man was caught attempting to steal electrical wires from an abandoned building in Phuket, prompting police to arrest him at the scene during the act. Officers from Wichit Police Station arrested a 39 year old man, identified only as Chindanai, after he was found dismantling electrical fittings and attempting to remove wires from a derelict structure on Chao Fa…
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Thailand video news | Thai army sets conditions for release of Cambodian soldiers, Norse Atlantic launches direct London–Bangkok flights
1In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay bring you key stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. From the Thai army’s conditions for releasing Cambodian soldiers, to a new direct flight from London to Bangkok set to boost UK tourism, plus a lineup of spine-tingling Thai horror films to get you in the Halloween spirit and more on the…
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Border breakthrough: Thailand and Cambodia agree to disarm
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to begin withdrawing heavy weapons from their shared border in a phased plan to ease tensions and restore peace. Both nations have agreed to begin withdrawing heavy weaponry in a phased operation starting November 1. The move follows a high-level Regional Border Committee (RBC) meeting at the Chong Chom checkpoint in Surin province. The decision…
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Nigerian man tries to swallow cocaine during his arrest in Pattaya
One of two Nigerian suspects attempted to swallow cocaine during his arrest in Pattaya yesterday, October 29. Chon Buri Immigration Police officers received a tip-off about two Nigerian drug dealers, later identified as 38 year old Amarachi and 22 year old Ikenna. Officers then set up a sting operation and arranged a meeting for a crystal meth sale with Amarachi…
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Ayutthaya shrine sparks lottery frenzy after string of jackpot wins
A shrine in Ayutthaya has sparked nationwide buzz after multiple visitors won top lottery prizes, with many now hoping to become the next lucky winner. The shrine, called Father of Million Baht (พ่อแก่เงินล้าน), is located in Bang Phra Khru, Nakhon Luang District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province. It has already produced seven first-prize lottery winners. Now, with the next draw…
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Nursing student killed while aiding crash victims on Pattaya motorway
A Thai nursing student lost her life while assisting victims of a five-car pile-up on the motorway to Pattaya in the early hours of yesterday morning, October 29. Two others were killed and five were injured in the crash. The fatal accident was reported to the Highway Police at around 3.30am. The incident occurred on Motorway Number 7 in the…
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Bangkok rolls out 40 baht all-day train pass from December
Bangkok commuters will soon enjoy unlimited daily train travel on two key lines under a new 40 baht flat-fare scheme announced by the government. Transport Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn made the announcement at the Government House yesterday, October 29, confirming the fare scheme will be proposed to the Cabinet by November 18, with implementation expected from December 1. “The new fare…
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Thailand hit by unseasonal chill and heavy rain warnings
Thailand is facing a weather shake-up as cool mornings and heavy rains sweep across several regions, prompting warnings for residents and farmers nationwide. A low-pressure system over the Cape of Annam and weakening high-pressure in upper Thailand are triggering widespread rain and storms, especially in northeastern and southern provinces. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) warns of flooding risks and crop…
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Thai army tells Cambodia: Meet our terms or no soldiers release
The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has confirmed it will release 18 detained Cambodian soldiers, captured in Sisaket in July, only if the Cambodian government fully complies with four stringent conditions. RTA spokesperson Major General Winthai Suvaree said the conditions, grounded in international law, must be met before any release is possible. “Hostile actions must cease significantly, and Cambodia must meet…
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Phuket’s veggie fest ends with sacred send-off to the gods
Phuket marked the final day of its annual vegetarian festival with a sacred Buddha procession through the city, drawing crowds despite rainy conditions. The final day of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2025 concluded with a sacred ceremony steeped in tradition, as worshippers gathered for the revered Iu Keng ritual, a spiritual procession believed to carry away misfortune and bestow blessings…
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Pattaya mayor orders urgent cleanup of city eyesores
Pattaya’s mayor chaired a key meeting with city officials to review ongoing infrastructure issues, enforce building codes, and accelerate urban cleanups. Pattaya Mayor Poramet Ngamphichet chaired a high-level policy meeting yesterday, October 28, at City Hall, aiming to accelerate lagging public works and enforce regulations across the city. The session reviewed outstanding issues from the previous meeting and introduced measures…
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Anutin brushes off China worries over rare earths deal with US
Thailand’s prime minister dismissed concerns that a new rare earth cooperation deal with the US could strain relations with China, calling it goodwill. PM Anutin Charnvirakul made the remarks after returning from the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, addressing media at Don Mueang’s Wing 6 terminal in Bangkok yesterday, October 28. Anutin was responding to questions about the memorandum of…
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Bangkok couple arrested for sex trafficking underage girls
Police have apprehended a couple operating a hotel in the Bang Khae district of Bangkok for allegedly sex trafficking underage girls. The arrest was made yesterday, October 28, led by Police Colonel Witthaya Sriprasertphap, head of the Anti-Human Trafficking Division. The suspects, 58 year old Wichit and his 37 year old wife, Boom, face charges of human trafficking and facilitating…
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Patong scrambles for help after hillside collapse chaos
A landslide struck a hillside road in Patong following heavy rain, prompting officials to seek urgent help from provincial and national agencies. The incident occurred on the upper slope of 50 Pi Road, where heavy rain last week triggered a collapse of foundations and retaining walls. Concrete debris and soil fell onto the roadside below, forcing a temporary road closure.…
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Myanmar man stabs sister’s boyfriend in Sri Racha love row
A Myanmar man was rushed to the hospital after being stabbed twice in a jealous rage by his girlfriend’s brother during a heated altercation in Sri Racha. The incident took place around 7pm yesterday, October 28, at a condominium near Nong Kham Police Station in Chon Buri. The victim, 30 year old Ang Phiang Pha Yae, was found with serious…
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Burmese worker dies after fall from moving garbage truck in Kathu
A Myanmar worker died after falling from a moving garbage truck in Kathu district, Phuket, while transporting waste, prompting a police investigation into the fatal accident. The incident occurred around 2.20pm yesterday, October 28, near the Kathu Social Security Office on Phra Phuket Kaew Road. Police and emergency responders arrived to find a six-wheeled private garbage truck parked at the…
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Thai govt fires up 44 billion baht cash splash to boost spending
Thailand’s government has launched a nationwide co-payment scheme to boost consumer spending and support economic growth in the final quarter of the year. The Khon La Khrueng Plus programme, officially launched today, October 29, aims to boost domestic spending and soften the blow of a projected Q4 slowdown. Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said the initiative is expected to lift GDP…
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US$2,000 vanishes from Finnish tourists’ Pattaya holiday home
Two tourists reported a theft after discovering US$2,000 missing from their rented Pattaya home following a brief outing, prompting a police investigation. A pair of Finnish tourists in Pattaya had their holiday turn sour after returning to their rental house to discover US$2,000 in cash had mysteriously vanished. The incident occurred in Soi Jomtien 7, where the sisters had rented…
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Ambulance crash in Chachoengsao hits elephant in the room
An ambulance collided with a wild elephant while rushing injured patients to the hospital in a forested area of Chachoengsao province, central Thailand, during a late-night emergency. The incident occurred around 11.30pm yesterday, October 28, when a rescue van from the Phanom Thung Phraya unit was rushing three injured people to the hospital. While driving along the Ban Na Yao–Khlong…
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Ministry confirms schools can celebrate during mourning
Thailand’s Education Ministry has clarified its stance on school celebrations, confirming that festivities are not banned, despite earlier confusion caused by conflicting guidelines. An urgent notice, issued to private schools yesterday, October 28, cancels the ministry’s previous directive and outlines revised measures. The new guidelines, effective from October 25, came following an executive meeting held on Monday, October 27. Academic…
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Thailand video news | Facebook search glitch surfaces adult videos in Thai results, Loy Krathong celebrations proceed in Thailand
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay break down key stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. Topics include explicit search results appearing on Thai Facebook, flight disruptions across the region with 27 services cancelled, and a heartwarming case of police helping a scam victim recover her money. Facebook search glitch surfaces adult videos in Thai results A technical…
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Thailand braces for showers, chilly air and rough seas ahead
Thailand will experience cooler mornings and scattered rain as changing weather patterns bring showers and wind to several regions across the country. A high-pressure system over upper Thailand and a low-pressure cell near southern Vietnam are bringing rain, cool mornings, and rough seas nationwide. The weather forecast from 6pm yesterday, October 28, to 6pm today, October 29, is as follows: In…
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Thai man falls to his death in panic escape after Bangkok hotel fire
A Thai man fell to his death from the 7th floor of a hotel in the Udomsuk area of Bangkok while trying to escape a fire on Saturday, October 25. Officers from Bang Na Police Station, together with firefighters and rescue teams, rushed to the hotel on Soi Udomsuk 17 in Bang Na, Bangkok, after being alerted to the fire…
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