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Long-term life in Thailand? 5 reasons private health insurance pays off in the long run
Thailand is a great place for expats and retirees, offering a warm climate, affordable living, and rich culture. However, healthcare can be tricky for foreigners since they aren’t eligible for public health coverage, and private care can be expensive. Private...
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Thai Customs seize 700 plus tonnes of toxic waste from Morocco
Thai Customs intercepted over 700 tonnes of toxic waste disguised as “zinc concentrate” in a joint operation with specialist agencies. The hazardous shipment, which arrived from Morocco, contained dangerously high levels of lead, cadmium, and other heavy metals. The officials’ successful bust at Bangkok Port highlights Thailand’s ongoing battle against illegal imports of toxic materials. The seized containers, weighing a…
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Full steam ahead! Thai transport tsar fast-tracks mega makeover
Thailand’s transport tsar has slammed the accelerator on the kingdom’s biggest infrastructure schemes, ordering faster progress on high-speed rail, expressways and electric bus upgrades. Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit is leading the charge, with a major push to speed up the second phase of the Bangkok–Nong Khai high-speed rail line, and billions of baht in investment ready to be unleashed. Following…
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Good deed turns violent: Thai woman attacked after helping naked wanderer
A Thai woman offered clothes to a naked woman walking along a road in Chon Buri, but ended up being attacked by the au naturel stranger. Investigating officers later discovered the woman had mentally health issues. The victim, 56 year old Potjana, shared CCTV footage of the incident yesterday, June 10, with the media to warn others to exercise caution…
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Mother and daughter die in Bangkok cement truck collision
A tragic accident occurred yesterday when a mother and her nine year old daughter died after their motorcycle was hit by a cement truck. The incident, reported at 5.30pm, yesterday, June 10, took place on Sai Mai Road near Soi Sai Mai 51 in Bangkok. Police Lieutenant Thanongsak Duangphu, an investigator from Sai Mai Police Station, coordinated with forensic doctors…
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Blaze of rage! Fire guts bedroom after bitter family feud in Pattaya
A bitter family feud may have sparked a suspected arson attack in Pattaya, leaving a pensioner and her foreign husband fleeing for their lives as flames tore through their home. A late-afternoon blaze ripped through a bedroom in a Bang Lamung home yesterday, June 10, with suspicions swirling around a disgruntled son-in-law who’d allegedly made threats shortly before the fire…
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Thailand, Cambodia to resolve border dispute through dialogue
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra revealed she held direct talks with Cambodian leaders, Prime Minister Hun Manet and Senate President Hun Sen, agreeing to resolve the ongoing border dispute through dialogue. The Thai premier stated that recent talks with Cambodia have been progressing smoothly, emphasising the government’s commitment to diplomatic solutions. Following a Cabinet meeting yesterday, June 10, she said that…
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Thai man stabs grocery store owner 31 times, claiming romantic betrayal
A Thai man stabbed a female grocery store owner 31 times in the northern province of Phitsanulok yesterday, claiming he had been in a relationship with the victim and had only just discovered she was married. Officers from Wang Thong Police Station were alerted to the incident at around 9am, yesterday, June 10. It occurred at a house that also…
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Smashed! Drunken row ends in bottle attack on disabled soldier
A boozy barney turned bloody in Pattaya when a tipsy pensioner smashed a bottle over a disabled ex-soldier’s head, all because dinner didn’t go down well. The drunken dispute exploded into violence yesterday, June 10, after a group of drinkers clashed near the entrance to Soi Nong Samo 14 in Pattaya. Rescue workers from Sawang Boriboon Pattaya rushed to the…
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Income discrepancies arise over NBCT lawyer’s 12m baht claim
Police confirmed that a sum of 12 million baht found in a plastic box near a condominium’s rubbish area in Nonthaburi belongs to a lawyer and adviser to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC). Despite this, investigators have raised concerns about discrepancies between his income records and the possession of such a large amount of cash. Taweewat Sengkaew claimed…
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High stakes: Pattaya drug dealers busted in party sting
A pair of suspected drug dealers got more than they bargained for when undercover police pounced on them outside a Pattaya condo and found a stash of narcotics fit for a cartel. Two men suspected of flooding Pattaya’s party zones with class-A drugs aimed at teens have been nicked in a major sting by Chon Buri Provincial and Pattaya City…
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Thai downpour leaves 57 provinces singing in the rain
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) sounded the alarm, forecasting a bleak outlook for 57 provinces, including Bangkok, as a looming depression threatens to drench the nation. Residents should ready themselves for potential flash floods and mountain runoffs, with a torrent of heavy rain set to arrive today, June 10. For the upcoming 24 hours, thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecasted…
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Pattaya police bottle kratom cocktail racket in midnight raids
Pattaya police smashed a dodgy kratom cocktail flogging souped-up brews to youngsters, and they’ve got the bottles to prove it. Police in the Bang Lamung district swooped on shops flogging illegal kratom 4×100 concoctions late on yesterday, June 10, seizing over 2,000 bottles of the controversial brew and cough syrup used to spike it. District Chief Patcharapat Sritanyanon ordered the raid,…
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Cambodian hackers target Thai websites over border dispute
A Cambodian hacker collective has sparked outrage after defacing several Thai government websites in protest over the ongoing border dispute. In response, Thailand’s Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) has secured arrest warrants for the suspects and is now working with international agencies to track them down and bring them to justice. Police Lieutenant General Trirong Piwpan, the commissioner of CCIB,…
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Thai news reporter accused of public sex and online porn sale
A Facebook news page accused a Thai news reporter of engaging in public sex and selling pornographic videos online via a secret group chat. On Sunday, June 8, the Facebook page named Tan Pao claimed that a prominent Thai news anchor broke the law by distributing pornographic videos online. The post stated… “Secret in the dark room – a Thai…
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Man dies from electrocution climbing tower in southern Thailand
A 29 year old man died after being electrocuted while climbing a high-voltage power transmission tower in Chaloem Phra Kiat district, Nakhon Si Thammarat, southern Thailand. Emergency services rushed to the scene in Thang Phun subdistrict around midday today, June 10, after receiving reports of a man in distress near a 230,000-volt transmission line. Upon arrival, rescue teams discovered the…
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Bangkok petrol station ramen row over VAT charge caught on video
A heated showdown erupted at a ramen restaurant in Bangkok when a customer refused to pay VAT on her meal and tried to storm out without settling the bill, only to be stopped by other diners. The drama unfolded on Sunday, June 8, at a PTT petrol station on Sukasawat Road, where a woman argued loudly with restaurant staff over…
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MK restaurants apologises for food shortages after buffet frenzy
MK Restaurants has been forced to address a growing backlash after its latest all-you-can-eat buffet promotion left many customers frustrated and hungry. The chain, famous for its suki dishes, launched the MK-Koom-Koom Eat All You Can promotion yesterday, June 9, offering diners unlimited premium dishes for just 299 baht. However, the overwhelming response to the offer quickly spiralled into a…
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Thai man kills wife in car amid alleged double life and financial dispute
Friends of a man who murdered his wife and abandoned her body in a car claimed that a double life and financial issues might be the motive behind the crime. Officers from Phetchakasem Police Station arrested the suspect, 40 year old Thai man, Mepaphat, at his home in Soi Phetchakasem 67 in Bangkok at around midnight today, June 10. His…
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Catamaran drifts 24 miles before being safely recovered in Phuket
A 48-foot catamaran has been recovered after breaking free from its mooring in Chalong Bay yesterday and drifting an astonishing 24 nautical miles. The vessel, named Seabeat, was set adrift by strong winds and rough seas, triggering a swift rescue operation that ended in success. At around 8.10am, yesterday, June 9, the Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Centre Region 3 (Thai…
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Thieves caught after ordering food during Bangkok warehouse heist
Three people were apprehended after breaking into a warehouse in Bangkok and stealing items worth millions. Their arrest came after they ordered food from a convenience store, leaving behind evidence that led to their capture. At 3.30pm yesterday, June 9, senior police officials, including Police Major General Siam Boonsom and several deputies, coordinated the arrest with the Metropolitan Police Bureau…
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Thai woman arrested for spreading false border dispute claims
Police apprehended a 32 year old woman for disseminating false information online that fuelled misunderstandings about Thai-Cambodian border issues. She admitted to posting the misleading content due to personal bias, despite lacking a factual basis and not seeking profit. Yesterday, June 9, at the Technology Crime Suppression Division headquarters in Mueang Thong Thani, Police Lieutenant General Trairong Phiwphan and other…
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Health minister denies favouritism in photos with Chinese students
Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin responded to mounting criticism over photos of him with Chinese students at Government House, clarifying that the encounter was simply a new year greeting, not an act of preferential treatment. Somsak addressed the controversy today, June 10, following a Facebook post by CSI LA, a popular social media page. The post, published on Sunday, accused…
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Pattani police hunt suspects after twin bombings in night market (video)
Security officials are actively searching for two people suspected of orchestrating the bombings in downtown Pattani at the weekend. A device detonated in front of a night market at approximately 8.05pm, Saturday, June 7, followed by another explosion in a nearby alley between the Santisook and Palace hotels around five minutes later, according to Pattani Police Major General Santhas Chueaputtarn.…
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Gay Thai man accuses boyfriend of stealing gold, physically assaults him
A mute gay Thai man took legal action against his boyfriend for allegedly stealing his gold necklace, valued at over 250,000 baht, and physically assaulting him when he attempted to recover the valuables. The disabled man, 46 year old Suphan from the Isaan province of Udon Thani, contacted several news agencies in a plea for justice after suffering both physical…
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Vipers in luggage on Thailand to India flight spark trafficking alarm
Customs officers at an Indian airport were in for a slithery surprise last week after discovering dozens of venomous snakes and turtles stuffed inside checked luggage on a flight from Thailand, in what experts say is part of a “very troubling” surge in exotic animal trafficking. The suspect, an Indian national, was arrested after officials found the live cargo, including…
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Drunk woman crashes car into Pattaya construction site
In the early hours of this morning, a 28 year old woman was involved in a car accident after leaving Walking Street in Pattaya. Her vehicle, a white Toyota Altis, crashed into construction equipment, including PVC pipes and wooden scaffolding, causing significant damage. The incident occurred at 3.30am, today, June 10, within a construction zone at Runway Market, Pattaya Second…
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Brit couple charged over £1m Thailand drug smuggling bust
A British couple returning from a Thai holiday have been charged with smuggling £1 million (44 million baht) worth of cannabis into the UK, the latest in a disturbing string of cases involving drug-trafficking tourists. Sian Warren and 36 year old Daniel McDonald, both from Salford, were stopped at Heathrow Airport, where officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) allegedly…
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Prachin Buri school lunch suspected in food poisoning outbreak
Some 23 teachers and students from Prachin Kalyani School in Prachin Buri were hospitalised after experiencing nausea and vomiting following their lunch. The meal, which included chicken rice and noodles, is suspected of causing food poisoning. Samples have been sent for examination. At 3.30pm yesterday, June 9, Prachin Buri Deputy Governor Chanathip Khokmani was informed by Jesada Deelerth, the school…
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Tragic shooting claims life of Thai man in Surat Thani
A chilling incident unfolded in Kiansa district, Surat Thani province, when 36 year old Thai man was fatally shot after returning home from an errand. The assailant’s bullets struck his forehead, chest, and leg, resulting in his tragic death. Police Lieutenant Worawut Tankian, an investigator at Kiansa Police Station, reported that the incident occurred yesterday, June 9, at 9.35pm. Police were…
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Gecko blamed as toll booth slams car in Chachoengsao chaos (video)
A woman’s quick trip through a Thai toll booth took a bizarre turn when a rogue gecko allegedly triggered a sensor malfunction, causing an automatic barricade to slam down on her car. The bizarre incident occurred on Saturday, May 31, at a toll checkpoint in Bang Pakong district, Chachoengsao province. The female driver was using the automatic lane, which allows…
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