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Digital nomading in Chiang Mai? What US$1,000 a month really gets you
Chiang Mai has become a popular destination for digital nomads due to its low living costs, rich culture, and active remote work community. The city offers affordable housing, tasty food, reliable internet, and many co-working spaces, making it a great...
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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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Frenchman arrested in Pattaya for allegedly abusing 13 year old girl
A 44 year old French national has been arrested in Pattaya for allegedly paying for sex with a 13 year old girl in the northeastern province of Nong Khai. Autret, who was apprehended on Sunday afternoon, June 8, was taken into custody from his room at the Pattaya Plaza Condotel on Soi Sukhumvit Pattaya 59. His arrest follows an arrest…
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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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Bangkok doctor arrested for trafficking sedatives in police flat raid
A female doctor working at Police General Hospital has been arrested for allegedly ordering and trafficking sedative drugs, including the notorious alprazolam (commonly known as a date-rape drug), for illicit purposes. The arrest follows a dramatic raid on a police flat in Bangkok’s Phaya Thai district early this morning, June 10, carried out by officials from the Food and Drug…
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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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Cambodia’s military incursion sparks border clash with Thailand
Thailand accused Cambodia of violating its sovereignty after Cambodian forces were caught building a military base on Thai soil in Ubon Ratchathani province, leading to a skirmish between the two nations’ troops last month. The Royal Thai Armed Forces released a series of aerial photos last night, June 9, showing the Cambodian troops entering the Chong Bok area in April…
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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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High-speed: Thailand’s airport bullet train back on track (video)
It’s full steam ahead for Thailand’s long-awaited bullet train blitz, as the kingdom’s high-speed train dreams roar back to life, five years after the pandemic derailed them. Thailand’s ambitious Don Mueang–Suvarnabhumi–U-Tapao high-speed railway is finally set to hit the fast lane, with officials confirming the project contract will be finalised by July 2025. Dubbed a game-changer for the Eastern Economic…
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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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Chinese man accuses Thai immigration police of corruption in viral video
Thai immigration police filed a complaint against a Chinese man who accused them of corruption in a viral video recorded at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok. The Chinese national, whose identity remains under investigation, recently shared a video on his TikTok account, filmed at Suvarnabhumi Airport. At the start of the video, he introduced the content by stating, “I will…
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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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Teen impersonates police spy to lure girl in Chon Buri
An 18 year old man allegedly impersonated a police spy to lure a 14 year old girl out of her home in Mueang Sattahip district, Chon Buri. The girl was handcuffed and dragged into a nearby banana grove. Her 36 year old mother, A, has filed charges against the unidentified man, vowing to pursue the case to its conclusion. On…
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Vietjet Thailand slashes fares by 50% with ‘Friend Power Pack’
Vietjet Thailand is offering significant savings on airfares through a Friend Power Pack package, providing discounts of up to 50% on over 50,000 tickets. This promotion covers both domestic and international routes throughout 2025, allowing passengers to plan their trips affordably and conveniently. Bookings are open from today, June 10, to July 10, with travel available from June 15 to…
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Man re-arrested for assaulting police in Pran Buri incident
A 30 year old man was re-arrested after assaulting a traffic police officer in Pran Buri district, central Thailand. The incident occurred following his release from custody, where he was initially detained for causing public disturbances under the influence of alcohol. Upon release, Panya became irate due to the absence of transport home and assaulted the officer, resulting in further…
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Crane collapse halts Pattaya luxury condo project, safety inspections underway
A crane collapse at a luxury 67-storey condominium construction site in Pattaya has led to an immediate halt in work as workers fled in panic. The incident occurred yesterday, June 9, at 1pm in the Thappraya Soi 15 area of Nong Prue, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri. Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. Pattaya City Mayor Poramet Ngampichet confirmed that…
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Health minister blasted over Thaksin hospital scandal meeting
Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin is under fire this week for planning to attend a high-stakes Medical Council of Thailand (MCT) meeting, with critics accusing him of overstepping his authority and meddling in a politically sensitive case. At the centre of the storm is the controversial hospitalisation of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was swiftly transferred from prison to…
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Nakhon Ratchasima home accused of 1,700 baht electricity theft
Officials from the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), along with local police, uncovered a modified electricity meter at a single-storey concrete house, yesterday, June 9, in Nakhon Ratchasima, The modification allowed the house, equipped with five air conditioners, to pay a significantly reduced electricity bill of only 1,700 baht (US$50) per month instead of the expected 4,000 to 5,000 baht (US$120…
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Lorry explosion in Chon Buri sends flames 10 metres high (video)
A terrifying explosion sent fireballs nearly 10 metres into the sky after a lorry packed with gas cylinders overturned and ignited on a Chon Buri road yesterday afternoon. The dramatic blaze erupted at around 3pm yesterday, June 9, along Route 344 near the Nong Chak intersection in Ban Bueng district. The vehicle, a pickup truck loaded with liquefied petroleum gas…
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Thailand video news | Thai man found dead at internet café from suspected heart failure, Indonesia urges BRICS to embrace AI for education transformation
Today we’ll be talking about Digital nomads stranded amid the chaos of Thailand’s new visa scheme, a Thai lawyer who’s come forward to claim the mysterious 12 million baht found in the trash, and a little later are fatal bus crash in Malaysia that has rocked the nation. Cambodia Withdraws Troops from Thai Border After Bilateral Talks Cambodian troops have…
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Cable car to Phu Kradueng set for completion by 2026
Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Tienthong confirmed plans to construct a cable car to Phu Kradueng, aiming for completion by late 2026. The route will not overlap with existing walking paths, ensuring minimal disruption to the natural landscape. Yesterday, June 9, Sorawong Tienthong, together with his advisor, Jakrapat Klongpayanabaan, and the minister’s secretary, Krittada Tantuedtit, visited Phu Kradueng National Park…
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