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  • Autopsy seeks to unravel mysterious death of Chinese man

    Autopsy seeks to unravel mysterious death of Chinese man

    The lifeless body of a Chinese man remains under autopsy after he died mysteriously at his home in the northern province of Chiang Rai on Saturday. Thai national Jiraphap Saewang discovered the body of his Chinese neighbour, 54 year old Fong, at around 11pm on Saturday, October 19. Fong was found lying on a wooden sofa, hugging a pillow, in…

  • Tour bus brake failure injures 38 in multi-vehicle crash

    Tour bus brake failure injures 38 in multi-vehicle crash

    A tour bus carrying passengers from a religious event crashed into four vehicles yesterday due to brake failure, injuring 38 people, with two in critical condition. The incident occurred on Mittraphap Road near Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima. The crash happened at approximately 1.30am, yesterday, October 20, and police and emergency services were quickly dispatched to the scene. The yellow and…

  • Scam cable: Mukdahan officials cut off illegal Internet link to Laos

    Scam cable: Mukdahan officials cut off illegal Internet link to Laos

    Mukdahan officials have blown the lid off a daring cross-border scam operation, dismantling illegal Internet cables stretching from Thailand into Laos across the Second Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge. In a move straight out of a thriller, these covert cables, buried around 5 kilometres deep into Laos, were reportedly fuelling deceitful scam rings, making Thai victims believe they were dealing with local…

  • Bangkok-Vientiane rail adds carriage to match 13,000+ passengers

    Bangkok-Vientiane rail adds carriage to match 13,000+ passengers

    More than 13,000 passengers have utilised the cross-border service of the Bangkok-Vientiane rail route since its inauguration on July 19, leading the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) to add another passenger carriage to meet the increased demand. Governor of the SRT, Veeris Ammarapala announced yesterday, October 20, that he had recently met with Daochinda Siharat, Lao National Railway State Enterprise…

  • Leveling up: Thailand gears up to boost esports with global gaming giants

    Leveling up: Thailand gears up to boost esports with global gaming giants

    The Government of Thailand is set to bolster the esports industry through collaboration with major global gaming companies, aiming to enhance manpower skills in this rapidly expanding field as announced by Deputy Prime Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong. Prasert, who also serves as the Minister of Digital Economy and Society (DES), visited the Thailand Game Show 2024 at Queen Sirikit National Convention…

  • Netizens take aim at foreign woman’s slingshot antics in Chon Buri zoo

    Netizens take aim at foreign woman’s slingshot antics in Chon Buri zoo

    Thai netizens called for legal action against a foreign woman who was seen using a slingshot inside Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chon Buri province. A Thai TikTok user, @patcharida_36, shared a video of the incident on the platform yesterday, October 20. In the video caption, she wrote, “That’s not nice! #KhaoKheow.” The footage shows the foreign woman, dressed in…

  • Cat-astrophic bill: Cat bite leads to 410,000 baht infection

    Cat-astrophic bill: Cat bite leads to 410,000 baht infection

    A young woman from Ayutthaya nearly lost her hand after a cat bite, resulting in a severe bacterial infection and medical expenses amounting to 410,000 baht. She now warns others to seek immediate medical attention if bitten by pets. The woman, 29 year old Sansanee from Wang Noi district revealed that on September 21, she attempted to trim the nails…

  • Labour of love: Thailand scrambles to clean up its fishy business

    Labour of love: Thailand scrambles to clean up its fishy business

    The Labour Ministry of Thailand is racing against the clock to scrub fishmeal, fish oil, and animal feed off the notorious US 2024 List of Goods Produced by Child Labour or Forced Labour. The urgency comes straight from the top, with Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn cracking the whip for swift action to safeguard Thailand’s international reputation. As Labour Ministry spokesperson…

  • Thailand video news | Heavy rain and strong winds warning to affect 41 provinces in Thailand, Cambodian princess Jenna denies K-pop stardom rumours

    Thailand video news | Heavy rain and strong winds warning to affect 41 provinces in Thailand, Cambodian princess Jenna denies K-pop stardom rumours

    In today’s Thailand video news, Alex covers heavy rain hitting 41 Thai provinces, a French tourist’s arrest for reckless riding in Chiang Mai, and Pattaya police detaining foreign beggars. A truck tyre accident in Samut Songkhram injured two schoolgirls, while a British tourist was hurt by a boat propeller in the Similan Islands. Prabowo Subianto was sworn in as Indonesia’s…

  • Temple abbot found dead after 650,000 baht fraud in Ayutthaya

    Temple abbot found dead after 650,000 baht fraud in Ayutthaya

    A tragic case has emerged involving the abbot of a temple in Sena district, Ayutthaya province, who was found dead in his quarters. A handwritten note left by the 68 year old abbot revealed deep distress over financial betrayal. Police in Ayutthaya issued a summons for a man who allegedly deceived the abbot into lending him 650,000 baht. If found guilty,…

  • International victims sue iCon Group after losing over 20 million baht

    International victims sue iCon Group after losing over 20 million baht

    Representatives of Thai and foreign victims living abroad arrived in Thailand to file complaints against the iCon Group company after they did not receive the products they had ordered. The total losses amount to over 20 million baht. Channel 7 reported that more than 5,600 people across Thailand filed complaints against the iCon Group company for allegedly operating a Ponzi…

  • On pause: Chulalongkorn Day shuts down Phuket for royal homage

    On pause: Chulalongkorn Day shuts down Phuket for royal homage

    Expect a full-scale government shutdown across Phuket on Wednesday as the island joins the nation in the annual celebration of Chulalongkorn Day. Chulalongkorn Day is a national public holiday dedicated to the memory of King Chulalongkorn, also known as Rama V. This beloved monarch of the Chakri dynasty celebrated for his reformist zeal, passed away in 1910, but his legacy…

  • Armed gang extorts 4 million baht, kidnaps two in Bangkok heist

    Armed gang extorts 4 million baht, kidnaps two in Bangkok heist

    Five armed men stormed a prominent company on Ratchadaphisek Road in Bangkok, extorted over 4 million baht, and kidnapped two Chinese nationals before abandoning them on Nawamin Road. Police are currently investigating the incident. Yesterday, October 20, two Chinese nationals reported to Suthisan Police Station that they had been victims of an armed robbery and kidnapping at their workplace on…

  • Tragic blaze claims lives of grandmother, granddaughter in Samut Prakan slum

    Tragic blaze claims lives of grandmother, granddaughter in Samut Prakan slum

    A Thai woman and her 11 year old granddaughter died in a devastating fire at their home in a slum community in Samut Prakan province near Bangkok. The fierce fire broke out in the slum community on Soi Bang Prong 4, Samut Prakan, at about 1.45am yesterday, October 20. The blaze reportedly started at house number 192 and spread to…

  • Unholy muddle: Monks caught in naughty habits in defrock shock

    Unholy muddle: Monks caught in naughty habits in defrock shock

    Police officers and a village head raided a monk’s quarters, resulting in the defrocking of two monks for engaging in drug use, drinking alcohol, and having an illicit affair with a local man’s wife. The raid occurred after receiving complaints and evidence of inappropriate behaviour. The search took place at a temple in Lahan Sai district, Buriram province yesterday, October…

  • Economic waters rise: Thai business sector flooded with challenges

    Economic waters rise: Thai business sector flooded with challenges

    The business sector is facing a stormy crisis this monsoon season as severe flooding batters key economic regions across Thailand. Provinces like Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai have been hit hard, with water levels reaching devastating heights—marking the first time in decades that such catastrophic flooding has occurred. Officials are closely monitoring the Chao Phraya River, issuing early warnings in…

  • Phew! Thai party faces petition peril over Thaksin ties

    Phew! Thai party faces petition peril over Thaksin ties

    A dramatic political twist erupted as a petition emerged demanding the dissolution of the ruling Pheu Thai Party, with claims of undue influence from former premier Thaksin Shinawatra. The party itself has made the explosive allegations. The Election Commission (EC) confirmed it is merging four petitions against Pheu Thai, alleging that the party is under Thaksin’s sway, despite him not…

  • Norwegian tragedy: Expat’s final Fjorday in Pattaya ends in horror

    Norwegian tragedy: Expat’s final Fjorday in Pattaya ends in horror

    A Norwegian expatriate was discovered dead in harrowing circumstances in the early hours of yesterday morning in his Pattaya hotel room after allegedly inflicting horrific injuries upon himself. Shortly after 4am, yesterday, October 20, the Sawang Boriboon Rescue Centre received a frantic alert about a foreigner’s disturbing behaviour and self-harm in a second-floor room on Soi 14. Upon arrival, local…

  • Young teacher tragically killed by ex-boyfriend in Chachoengsao

    Young teacher tragically killed by ex-boyfriend in Chachoengsao

    A young teacher, Namfon, was tragically shot dead by her ex-boyfriend, 25 year old Atitwat, inside her car. The incident unfolded in the Bang Nam Priao district, Chachoengsao province, and ended with Atitwat taking his own life. Namfon’s mother, 44 year old Pannee, shared her grief while on her way to retrieve her daughter’s body from the Department of Forensic…

  • Woman attacks debtor at funeral in Songkhla, victim critical

    Woman attacks debtor at funeral in Songkhla, victim critical

    A woman attacked a debtor at a funeral with a knife, seriously injuring her, then fled the scene. The incident occurred yesterday at Wat Ja Ting Phra, Sathing Phra district, Songkhla province. The victim, 36 year old Wilaiwan, remains in critical condition at Songkhla Hospital. The assailant, 58 year old Sawai, later surrendered to the local police. Witnesses reported that…

  • Monk kills village headman in Khon Kaen temple dispute

    Monk kills village headman in Khon Kaen temple dispute

    A monk’s anger over being warned about drinking alcohol led to a fatal incident at a temple in Khon Kaen. The tragic event unfolded when a village headman was attacked with an axe, resulting in his death. Police in Khon Kaen, led by Theerathat Phongsuwan and Surachet Matnok, detained 66 year old Phra Ken following the incident. The attack occurred…

  • Thai man arrested for blackmailing boy with nude photos

    Thai man arrested for blackmailing boy with nude photos

    Thai police arrested a man accused of coercing a 12 year old boy into sending nude photos and subsequently blackmailing him for money. The boy’s father reported the incident after noticing his son’s distress. Yesterday, October 19, police officials in Chiang Mai apprehended 32 year old Pitsanu Jongjitklang, on charges of extortion and fraudulent use of a computer system to…

  • Thailand braces for heavy rainfall and strong winds tomorrow

    Thailand braces for heavy rainfall and strong winds tomorrow

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall for tomorrow, affecting 41 provinces, with Bangkok expected to experience severe conditions with 80% of the area impacted by strong winds. Thailand is bracing for a significant weather event as TMD warns of thunderstorms and strong winds nationwide. Heavy rains are anticipated in the central region, including Bangkok and its…

  • Chemical leak forces evacuation after Prachin Buri factory explosion

    Chemical leak forces evacuation after Prachin Buri factory explosion

    A factory explosion in Prachin Buri‘s Sri Maha Pho district led to a significant chemical leak, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of residents. The incident occurred at the HSMT New Material Technology (Thailand) Co factory yesterday, releasing a large amount of chemical fumes and prompting nearly 200 locals to leave their homes. Elderly residents were among those relocated to a…

  • State banks to register 10,000-baht handout for non-smartphone users in November

    State banks to register 10,000-baht handout for non-smartphone users in November

    The government will soon allow individuals without smartphones to register for the 10,000-baht handout scheme at state banks, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat announced. Julapun noted yesterday, October 19, that the initial phase of the cash handout scheme, targeting 14.5 million vulnerable people, has effectively boosted economic activity and money circulation nationwide. For those in vulnerable groups lacking smartphones, registration…

  • Nearly 20% of Thai teens at risk of self-harm, warns DMH

    Nearly 20% of Thai teens at risk of self-harm, warns DMH

    Almost 20% of Thai teenagers face the risk of self-harm, according to the Department of Mental Health (DMH). This alarming statistic underscores the urgent need to prioritise mental health issues among the youth, experts suggest. DMH director Kittisak Aksornwong revealed on October 18 that 503,884 teenagers aged 18 and under have registered on the Department’s Mental Health Check-in application from…

  • Bangkok proposes congestion fee to fund flat 20-baht train fare

    Bangkok proposes congestion fee to fund flat 20-baht train fare

    Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt expressed support for the Transport Ministry’s proposal to introduce a congestion fee for vehicles entering the central parts of Bangkok. The revenue generated from this fee would be used to subsidise a flat 20-baht fare across all electric train lines in the city. Congestion charges are not a novel idea, having been successfully implemented in cities…

  • National parks revenue soars 50%, reaching 2.2 billion baht

    National parks revenue soars 50%, reaching 2.2 billion baht

    The Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation (DNP) reported a significant increase in income, reaching 2.2 billion baht in the fiscal year 2024, marking a nearly 50% rise. Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Koh Phi Phi in Krabi emerged as the top revenue generator, contributing 629 million baht (US$19 million). Khao Yai in Nakhon Ratchasima was noted as the most…

  • State workers lose 18 million baht in iCon Group scam

    State workers lose 18 million baht in iCon Group scam

    Two state enterprise employees have come forward as victims of The iCon Group scam, having lost a total of 18 million baht. The state workers, along with 102 others, have filed complaints with the police. The workers, 49 year old Pitipat and 32 year old Piromna presented evidence of money transfers and related documents to the investigators. Their ordeal began…

  • Two students injured in Samut Songkhram ice truck wheel accident

    Two students injured in Samut Songkhram ice truck wheel accident

    Two female students were injured when the rear wheel of a 10-wheel ice truck detached and collided with their motorcycle, causing them to fall and sustain bruises. CCTV footage captured the incident, which occurred yesterday, October 18, on Ekachai Road in front of Samut Songkhram Technical College. The accident was reported to the police by Niphat Kosakul, Deputy Inspector of…