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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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New Malaysian mediator appointed for Thai peace talks
The Malaysian government has appointed a new mediator for the peace process in southern Thailand. This comes amid urgent calls for a reassessment of the peace roadmap following a surge in violence that has shattered public confidence. A devastating car bomb exploded outside a police flat in Yala on June 30, claiming the life of a school teacher and injuring…
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Pigging out: Elderly Thai couple scammed by swine swindlers
An elderly couple from Khlong Khlung, Kamphaeng Phet, yesterday fell victim to a scam by a group of pig thieves who drugged them and stole their pigs. The couple reported the incident after regaining consciousness. At around 5pm, yesterday, July 8, four men arrived at the couple’s home in a white Toyota. The men, aged between 40 and 60 years…
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Survey reveals Chinese tourists’ spending habits in Thailand
The majority of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand in the second quarter of this year were lured by the country’s delectable cuisine and exotic fruits, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand. The Council’s report, published last Thursday, July 4, surveyed 205 Chinese nationals. The participants included 44% from Mainland China, 24% from Hong Kong, 18% from Taiwan, and 14% from…
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Honda to cease productions in Ayutthaya by 2025, EV competition
Honda Motor will cease vehicle production at its Ayutthaya factory by 2025, redirecting its efforts to consolidate operations at the Prachin Buri plant, the company announced today, July 9. This strategic shift underscores the increasing challenges Japan’s second-largest automaker faces in Southeast Asia, as Chinese brands aggressively vie for market share in Thailand amidst rising consumer interest in electric vehicles…
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Pheu Thai tries to regain public confidence after unfulfilled promises
Pheu Thai faces significant challenges as it struggles to regain public confidence amid unfulfilled economic promises. Just a year ago, many Thais were optimistic that Pheu Thai’s return to power would alleviate the nation’s economic difficulties by boosting consumer purchasing power, reducing household debt, and reversing slowing economic growth. Pheu Thai’s election campaign emphasised economic policies, promising to achieve an…
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Thailand ranks 6th best for expats
Thailand ranks 6th best country for expats, according to InterNations‘ annual report, maintaining its position from last year. The survey, conducted in February, gathered responses from over 12,500 expats and evaluated 53 countries on various indices, including quality of life, ease of settling in, working abroad, personal finance, and essential services like housing, administration, language, and digital life. Panama took…
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Thailand on track to upgrade third-class trains with air-con & seats
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) plans to improve the service and facilities of its third-class trains by spending 780 million baht on new seats and air conditioning. For the first phase, 130 third-class carriages will be equipped with air conditioning by next year. The Deputy Minister of Transport, Surapong Piyachote, told DailyNews that the SRT is now seeking operators…
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Floodwaters cause extensive damage in Lopburi village (video)
A video on Facebook captured the floodwaters inundating Tha Din Dam village in Chai Badan district, Lopburi province, causing significant damage to homes and businesses. Rotsukhon Phromma posted a clip showing the severe flooding that affected shops and residential areas in Tha Din Dam. “Why is the water so strong again? The shop is completely ruined. Be careful, it’s dangerous.…
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Thailand’s Half-Half fertiliser project aims to grow rice prices
The Thai government has launched the Half-Half Fertiliser project, aiming to improve rice prices for farmers while continuing the 1,000 baht per rai support scheme. The initiative is intended to help farmers in times of crisis and enhance rice quality. Thammanat Prompao, the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, addressed criticisms of the Half-Half Fertiliser project at the Government House today.…
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Soldier arrested for murder of housemaid in Bangkok apartment
A young soldier has been apprehended in connection with the murder of his housemaid girlfriend at a Parliament apartment in central Bangkok. The police are coordinating with military personnel to transfer the suspect for further investigation. The incident came to light when officers from Sam Sen Police Station responded to a call at an apartment on Nakhon Chai Si Road…
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TAT unveils Visa Thailand Grand Sale 2024
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) unveiled the Visa Thailand Grand Sale 2024, designed to draw international tourists to Thailand and encourage spending at prominent shopping venues such as King Power Duty-Free, Siam Paragon, Emporium, EmQuartier, Emsphere, Icon Siam, and Gaysorn. The effort comes as Thailand experiences a significant surge in tourism, welcoming over 14 million visitors in the first…
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Phuket man arrested for raping his stepdaughter and niece
Police arrested a Thai man for repeatedly raping his nine year old stepdaughter and 11 year old niece at the homes of his wife and mistress in the Chalong sub-district of Phuket. A teacher from Ban Chalong School in Phuket filed a complaint with Chalong Police Station officers at about 8pm on July 6 that two young girls were victims…
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Khanom Beach proposed as national park after 34 years
Efforts are underway to designate Khanom Beach and the Southern Islands in Nakhon Si Thammarat as a national park, a process that has been in preparation for 34 years. The area has significantly reduced due to overlapping claims, necessitating urgent action. The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation tasked Adisak Phusitwongsa, Director of the Public Relations Department, to…
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Thailand govt to review Thap Lan National Park boundary
Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Patcharawat Wongsuwan addressed public concerns over the proposed boundary adjustments to Thap Lan National Park in Prachin Buri, Nakhon Ratchasima. Public opinion will be considered before final decisions are made by this Friday, July 12. The issue currently undergoing public consultation has drawn mixed reactions, with some citizens voicing…
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Company executive arrested for 8 million baht tour fraud
Police apprehended a company executive accused of fraudulently selling non-existent tours, leaving customers stranded and causing an estimated 8 million baht in damages. Despite the allegations, the executive denies the tour fraud charges but admits to receiving a monthly salary of 100,000 baht. Today, July 9, the Commander of the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD), Police Major General Witthaya Sriprasertphap,…
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Lat Phrao condo residents in deep water over parasitic health scare
A condominium in the Lat Phrao area is currently facing a serious health crisis due to a parasitic infection in the water supply. Over 100 residents have been affected, with some at risk of blindness if medical treatment is delayed. Social media influencer Pook Sukonta Berthebaud brought the issue to light, posting on Facebook about the distressing situation. Residents have…
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Viral video reveals flaws in Chiang Mai homestay (video)
A young man’s review of a homestay in Huay Kub Kab, Chiang Mai, has gone viral on social media, revealing numerous flaws in the accommodation, from an insecure lock to gaps in the roof. The video was intended as a humorous take on his experience. Nutthakorn (surname withheld) and his friends had travelled to Huay Kub Kab, Chiang Mai, to…
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Thailand and France boost defence ties with 200 billion baht deal
Thai and French officials convened a special seminar to enhance the defence industries of both nations, with Thailand aiming to procure defence products valued at 200 billion baht over the next two decades. Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang and the French Ambassador to Thailand Jean-Claude Poimboeuf opened the Thailand-France Seminar on the Defence Industry 2024 at the Office of the Permanent…
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Old woman from Sattahip sparks heroics, saves shocked electrician
An 82 year old Thai homeowner yesterday saved the life of an electrician after he was electrocuted while working at her home in the Sattahip district of Chon Buri province. The homeowner, Sa-ngiam Kukkong, called rescuers from the Sawang Rojjanadham Foundation to her home to transport the technician, 61 year old Somsak Kaerattana, to a hospital. Somsak remained conscious and…
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Thailand aims for 3.4 trillion baht in tourism revenue by 2025
Thailand’s Tourism Authority (TAT) plans to achieve 7.5% revenue growth or 3.4 trillion baht in 2025, while private operators advocate for airfare subsidies to boost income, to mark the upcoming year as Thailand Grand Tourism Year. During the TAT Action Plan 2025 meeting yesterday, July 8, Chairman Natthriya Thaweevong announced that the government aims to mark 2025 as the Thailand…
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Drug-induced man in Phayao assaults wife, locks up children
Residents of Phayao reported a troubling incident involving a drug-induced man wielding a knife, assaulting his wife, and locking his five children in a room. Police and rescue teams quickly responded to the alarming situation to avoid any tragic outcomes. Officers from Jun Police Station in Phayao yesterday, July 8, were alerted to a man causing a disturbance with a…
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Thai health volunteers oppose retirement age limit in new bill
Village health volunteers nationwide have expressed strong opposition to an age limit proposed in a Public Health Ministry-sponsored bill, which would mandate their retirement at the age of 70. The bill, currently open for online public hearing until this Thursday, July 11, aims to impose an age cap on health volunteers, replacing the current lifelong service term. Volunteers in Chiang…
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e-cigarettes worth 3 million baht seized across Chanthaburi
Police in Chanthaburi launched a significant crackdown on illegal e-cigarette sales, confiscating over 3 million baht worth of contraband and discovering that children as young as 12 are purchasing and using these products openly. Under the supervision of Assistant Minister of Public Health Thanakrit Jittarareerat, the operation was conducted by a team of officers from the Technology Crime Suppression Division,…
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Body found in Suvarnabhumi canal sparks police investigation
Police are investigating the discovery of a man’s body found floating in Suvarnabhumi’s water canal in the Bang Phli area. A pickup truck with a child car seat was parked nearby and witnesses saw the man sitting on a bridge the night before. Police received a report about the incident at 3pm yesterday, July 8. Kittiphon Poldech, an inspector from…
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West Thailand: Body of tattooed man found near irrigation canal
Police are urgently investigating the discovery of the body of a tattooed man, found with notable designs including a tiger on the front and a hermit on the back. The body was discovered by a cowherd near a remote irrigation canal. Police were informed at 5pm yesterday, July 8, about the presence of a dead man in a field in…
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Man confesses to murder, car theft and gold robbery in Chiang Mai
A suspect has confessed to the murder of a rider and a subsequent gold robbery in Chiang Mai, driven by a desire to help his family pay off a 10 million baht debt from a pyramid scheme. The suspect, an ex-student of a prestigious university, meticulously planned the crime for over a year. Police arrested 27 year old Niphitphon Sombunsukying…
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Buriram locals spooked as possessed medium pigs out on raw pork
Villagers in Buriram held a traditional ceremony at an over 100 year old shrine, offering various foods to honour ancestral spirits. During the event, an 80 year old medium, believed to be possessed, startled attendees by eating raw pork. A video posted by a Facebook user named Khun Chai Khun Chai Nimsuwan captured the unusual ceremony. “This belief has been…
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Thai woman attacked by homeless man near On Nut BTS Station
A Thai woman took to TikTok on Sunday to issue a warning and seek justice after a homeless man randomly attacked and punched her in the face, under On Nut BTS Station in Bangkok. The victim, Pimpisa, also known as Mingju, recounted the attack in a video shared on her TikTok account, @mingjupimpisa. The incident occurred on a footpath under the…
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Thailand ranks 32nd globally for Muslim travel
Thailand secured the 32nd spot globally among popular destinations for Muslim travellers, as revealed in the Mastercard-Crescent Rating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2024. The Thai Prime Minister’s Office, through its spokesperson Chai Watcharong, highlighted this achievement, noting that Thailand also ranks 5th among non-Muslim countries (Non-OIC) in the same index. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is leveraging this accomplishment to…
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Former red-shirt leader plans protest against new govt initiatives
Former red-shirt leader Jatuporn Prompan announced plans for a protest next month against several government initiatives, citing concerns that these measures would primarily benefit the country’s elite. Jatuporn specifically pointed to proposals to increase the cap on foreign ownership in condominiums to 75% and extend land leases for foreigners to 99 years. In a Facebook post made yesterday, July 8,…
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