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  • Surge in beggars in Malaysia’s Kelantan state during Ramadan

    Surge in beggars in Malaysia’s Kelantan state during Ramadan

    The streets of Malaysia’s Kelantan state, which shares its borders with Thailand, have witnessed a surge in the number of beggars this year, according to a report by the Kelantan Social Welfare Department. This surge, notably observed during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, includes Thai nationals among other foreign beggars. Kelantan state official, Said Sudip, noted an unprecedented increase…

  • Thailand Video News | Bangkok Tuk Tuk / Tailor Scam exposed by British YouTuber, Sever weather alert issued for 27 provinces

    Thailand Video News | Bangkok Tuk Tuk / Tailor Scam exposed by British YouTuber, Sever weather alert issued for 27 provinces

    In this video, Alex and Jay underscore a diverse array of incidents and decisions shaping the nation’s discourse. From controversies surrounding provocative behavior at cultural landmarks to troubling encounters with taxi drivers, and even high-level deliberations on transforming military infrastructure, Thailand’s societal fabric is in flux. Amidst concerns over weather alerts and international scrutiny of judicial proceedings, the country navigates…

  • Nan Province: Next UNESCO Cultural World Heritage site?

    Nan Province: Next UNESCO Cultural World Heritage site?

    Culture Minister Sermsak Pongpanich announced the Cabinet’s approval of the Culture Ministry’s proposal to nominate Nan as a UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site. This exciting development comprises two key subprojects geared towards enhancing public awareness, revealed the minister yesterday, March 25. Nan Province’s inclusion in the nomination list stems from its vibrant cultural heritage, boasting meticulously preserved pre-historic archaeological findings,…

  • Glowing gold and sleek black eels captivate crowds at Thai temple

    Glowing gold and sleek black eels captivate crowds at Thai temple

    Villagers and tourists alike flocked to a Thai temple in Chon Buri to witness the enchanting sight of two extraordinary eels, one shimmering in dazzling gold, the other sleek in jet black. The eels swam in a basin at Wat Worapot Sangkhavas Temple in Phan Thong District, Chon Buri. The frenzy was sparked by a viral social media post showcasing…

  • Motorcycle crash claims teen’s life in Samut Prakan

    Motorcycle crash claims teen’s life in Samut Prakan

    A tragic accident occurred this morning when a 17 year old male motorcyclist was killed and his girlfriend critically injured after their motorcycle crashed into a stationary pickup truck in Samut Prakan. The incident took place around 2.30am this morning near the entrance to the Samut Prakan Hospital on Suk Sawat Road, in the Pak Klong Bang Pla Kot subdistrict of…

  • Thailand braces for thunderstorms amid soaring temperatures

    Thailand braces for thunderstorms amid soaring temperatures

    The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued another severe weather warning for 43 provinces, forecasting thunderstorms across 30% of the area, including the Bangkok Metropolitan Region. The alert comes as temperatures soar to nearly 40 degrees Celsius due to a low-pressure area caused by intense heat covering the upper part of Thailand. Residents in the upper part of Thailand are…

  • Thai govt’s digital wallet handout scheme faces legal queries

    Thai govt’s digital wallet handout scheme faces legal queries

    The Thai government plans to launch its main digital wallet handout scheme in the year’s final quarter. This plan’s timeline will be more concrete post-April 10 when the digital wallet policy committee convenes, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat. A sum of 500 billion baht has been set aside for the scheme, tentatively slated for a May launch. However, expectations…

  • Homeowner wins 1 million baht settlement in property dispute

    Homeowner wins 1 million baht settlement in property dispute

    A gang involved in a property dispute has agreed to pay 1 million baht in damages to an elderly homeowner, with the payment to be made in three instalments. The Min Buri Civil Court will deliver the final judgment in the trespassing case on May 7. At the Min Buri Civil Court today, lawyer Amnuayporn Maneevan, representing the homeowner in…

  • Attack in Moscow: PM Srettha assures safety of Thai citizens

    Attack in Moscow: PM Srettha assures safety of Thai citizens

    Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin takes a stand to reassure Thais amidst the chaos of a shooting spree in Moscow. PM Srettha, speaking from Wing 6 of Don Mueang Airport, delivered a message of condolence and concern following the shocking massacre at a concert hall in Russia. The Bangkok-born PM issued the following statement on X, formerly Twitter. “I am deeply…

  • Pattaya: Ditched cables spark public uproar

    Pattaya: Ditched cables spark public uproar

    A wave of public outcry has surged on the official Facebook page of Mayor Direct Line, as citizens express alarm over the abandoned cables strewn across various locations in Pattaya. The outcry follows the commencement of demolition and restructuring of communication lines along South Pattaya Road by the Public Utility Division of the Pattaya Municipal Electrical Engineering Office, the Provincial…

  • Nigerian man arrested for smuggling 1.4 kg of cocaine

    Nigerian man arrested for smuggling 1.4 kg of cocaine

    The Thai Customs Department arrested a Nigerian man at Suvarnabhumi International Airport on Saturday for smuggling 1.4 kilogrammes of cocaine into Thailand. The Nigerian swallowed 69 capsules of the drug. Thai Customs yesterday, March 25, reported a significant development. Working alongside the Airport Interdiction Task Force (AITF) at Suvarnabhumi Airport, they identified a Nigerian man whose name appeared on both…

  • Thai stock market hits snooze button despite extended hours

    Thai stock market hits snooze button despite extended hours

    Despite the extension of the Stock Exchange of Thailand‘s (SET) trading hours and looming interest rate cuts by the Bank of Thailand, the Thai market failed to rally yesterday. Concerns over a premature rate cut and the aftermath of a recent terrorist attack near Moscow fuelled investor anxiety. The SET yesterday, March 25, increased its trading period from 270 to…

  • TCC proposes temporary power tariff reduction for Thai households

    TCC proposes temporary power tariff reduction for Thai households

    The Consumers Council (TCC) has proposed a temporary reduction in power tariffs to alleviate the financial strain on Thai households during the summer’s peak demand. This request follows the Energy Regulatory Commission’s (ERC) suggested alterations to the current power rate, which critics argue would not result in cheaper electricity bills. Critics contend that the ERC’s adjustments primarily aim to lessen…

  • Thai EV market shifts into gear with Chinese investment

    Thai EV market shifts into gear with Chinese investment

    Major automobile companies are forecasting a rapid escalation in the Thai electric vehicle (EV) market, propelled by increased investment from Chinese EV manufacturers. This is anticipated to ignite a price war as manufacturers strive to lure consumers with competitive pricing. This viewpoint was shared by Narong Sritalayon, the managing director of Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor (GWM), in a statement…

  • True Corporation and DTAC merger lawsuit stirs telecom sector

    True Corporation and DTAC merger lawsuit stirs telecom sector

    A recent order from the Supreme Administrative Court may be causing ripples in the telecommunication sector. The court has asked the Central Administrative Court to accept a lawsuit filed by five individuals, aimed at nullifying the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission’s (NBTC) approval of the merger between True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC). However, industry insiders view this order…

  • Thai fruit frenzy: Chanthaburi aims to peel away competition

    Thai fruit frenzy: Chanthaburi aims to peel away competition

    Chanthaburi is set to be promoted as the leading fruit exporter to China by the Commerce Ministry, to drive sales of durian and mangosteen to exceed 3 billion baht. This move has been catalysed by a recently signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Thai-Chinese Agricultural Import-Export Association and the China Fruit Marketing Association. Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai emphasised that…

  • Thai couple accused of physically and sexually abusing girl

    Thai couple accused of physically and sexually abusing girl

    A Thai mother accused two of her friends of physically and sexually abusing her four year old daughter after the girl sustained multiple injuries to her body, brain, and genitals. The babysitting couple deny the charges. The 26 year old woman, A, filed a complaint against the couple, a 33 year old woman named Rattanaporn Banyen and a 29 year…

  • Clumsy Meng the panda charms with human-like expressions

    Clumsy Meng the panda charms with human-like expressions

    A viral video of a giant panda named Meng Aor, which translates to Clumsy Meng, at a Chinese zoo has captured the hearts of viewers worldwide. The panda’s peculiar facial expressions every time it breaks bamboo stalks led to initial assumptions of its naivety, but further insights into its upbringing reveal a touching backstory of imitation and learning. Meng Aor,…

  • Woman apologises for provocative photos at Rama I monument

    Woman apologises for provocative photos at Rama I monument

    Social media erupted with controversy when a provocative, scantily-clad young woman, followed by over 200,000 people on Facebook, posted suggestive, racy images of herself with the monument of King Rama I, the Great Statue of King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke, in the background. Her caption, “Please come visit my city,” quickly drew criticism, particularly from the people of Buriram province. The…

  • Suspected murderer of casino boss and woman arrested in Phuket

    Suspected murderer of casino boss and woman arrested in Phuket

    A joint operation by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) and the Phuket Provincial Police culminated in the apprehension of the alleged murderer. Thanya “Bom” Wichaidit, is a suspect in the murder of a casino crime boss in Surat Thani in 2022 and the recent fatal shooting of a young woman near Don Sak Police Station. The arrest was executed at…

  • Police detective found dead in Nakhon Pathom hotel bathroom

    Police detective found dead in Nakhon Pathom hotel bathroom

    In a shocking discovery yesterday at 1pm, a high-ranking police investigator was found dead in a hotel bathroom in Nakhon Pathom city. The body of the detective, identified as Police Lieutenant Colonel Pongsak from the Metropolitan Police Bureau Division 6, was discovered draped in a white towel with no visible injuries. The Thai authorities are conducting an autopsy to determine…

  • Monkey business: Disruptive macaques from Lop Buri removed

    Monkey business: Disruptive macaques from Lop Buri removed

    In a bid to restore peace to the residents of Lop Buri province, park officials launched an operation to remove the disruptive macaques from the municipality permanently. This initiative was undertaken today, March 25, by a team of workers from the Natural Resources, Wildlife and Plant Conversation Department, who placed cages throughout the city to trap the monkeys. Ratchadamnoen Road…

  • Young woman hospitalised due to infected sex toy

    Young woman hospitalised due to infected sex toy

    A randy teenage couple’s attempt to enhance their sexual pleasure while making love had an adverse effect, culminating in the female partner being admitted to the Police General Hospital with a severe infection caused by a goat’s eye ring which had been left in her vaginal canal. A goat’s eye ring is a sex toy which is wrapped around the…

  • 4 year old boy throws scissors at sister, causes serious head injury

    4 year old boy throws scissors at sister, causes serious head injury

    A four year old Thai boy imitated a fight scene from a movie by throwing scissors at his 10 year old sister, causing serious head injury. Fortunately, the girl is now in stable condition and under the care of doctors at a hospital in the Isaan province of Buriram. The 10 year old victim, Face, was rushed to the Satuek…

  • Roll the dice: Thai lottery enthusiasts brace for next draw

    Roll the dice: Thai lottery enthusiasts brace for next draw

    Anticipation is building among lottery enthusiasts as the next draw of the Thai government lottery approaches, scheduled for Monday, April 1. Lotto buffs will be interested in studying the past decade’s worth of statistics on lottery numbers drawn on Mondays, revealing intriguing patterns, including instances of repeat numbers. A review of the last ten years highlights the recurrence of certain…

  • Fare fight: Thai woman’s plea after Bangkok taxi driver slaps her

    Fare fight: Thai woman’s plea after Bangkok taxi driver slaps her

    A Thai woman took to social media to seek justice and also issue a warning to others after a male taxi driver in Bangkok slapped her in the face for refusing his dishonest service. The victim posted details of the incident on her Facebook account, stating that it occurred around 11pm on March 22. She mentioned flagging down a yellow…

  • Bowl brawl: Thai monk’s alms lid swipe has woman in stitches

    Bowl brawl: Thai monk’s alms lid swipe has woman in stitches

    A violent Thai monk struck a local woman with the lid of his alms bowl, leaving the victim with four stitches to her head. The monk’s thuggish attack was reportedly prompted by the woman’s delay in helping him pack his food offerings. A witness recorded a video capturing the moment when the monk, identified as Nart, attempted to flee after…

  • Thai gold prices see slight rise, now at 37,900 baht per baht-weight

    Thai gold prices see slight rise, now at 37,900 baht per baht-weight

    Thai gold prices have experienced a modest increase, catching the attention of potential buyers and investors. As of the latest update from the Gold Traders Association (GTA), the cost of gold ornaments rose by 50 baht since the last recorded prices, indicating a slight uptick in the precious metal’s market value. The GTS’s website revealed that as of 9.09am today,…

  • Thailand issues severe weather alert for 27 provinces

    Thailand issues severe weather alert for 27 provinces

    A severe weather warning has been issued for 27 provinces in Thailand, including Bangkok, as the Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) forecasts thunderstorms and potential heavy rainfall across various regions. The eastern part of the country is expected to face the brunt of the storms, with 40% of the area likely to experience intense downpours. The warning comes amid a…

  • Foreigners condemned for spray-painting Phuket footpath (video)

    Foreigners condemned for spray-painting Phuket footpath (video)

    Thai netizens condemned two foreign men for spray-painting graffiti on a footpath and several spots in the Patong neighbourhood of Phuket. The Facebook page, โหดจัง จังหวัดภูเก็ต (meaning so brutal, Phuket province), shared the 13-minute video of the two foreign vandals on March 23. “This completely dares the power of Patong police officers. Foreigners are not afraid of Thai laws. They…