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Drone harassment leaves Ban Pakraton couple in fear and distress
A couple from Ban Pakraton in Lan Sak district, Uthai Thani province, expressed distress after encountering a mysterious drone repeatedly flying around their house and facing vandalism. They sought media help as the police dismissed their concerns due to a lack of evidence. Phraphan, a 44 year old man, and his wife, 39 year old Kanokrat, reported ongoing distress from…
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Chumphon man found dead in apparent suicide
A tragic incident in Chumphon province has left a community in mourning after a 37 year old man was found dead in his home. His body was discovered by police after they received a report of his death. He had tragically taken his own life. Police, medical staff, and rescue volunteers arrived at the scene, a single-storey concrete house located…
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Thieves steal copper wires from Thai temple mortuary
Thieves struck again at Wat Pa Klong Bang Phuttharam, Udonthani, stealing copper wires and damaging the cooling system for the mortuary. The incident occurred yesterday at 7.30pm, causing significant distress among the locals. Police officers, along with the temple committee and locals, inspected the crime scene. They discovered that the thieves had used a hard object to pry open the…
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Thailand unveils plans for three elephant training centres
Plans to establish three elephant training centres in eastern Thailand have been unveiled by the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment. The initiative aims to manage aggressive wild elephants that frequently disturb local communities in search of food. The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP), under the directive of Police General Phatcharavat Wongsuwan, will spearhead the creation…
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Police arrest two men in call centre scam, seize SIM box
Police apprehended a Taiwanese man and a Thai man involved in a call centre scam, seizing a SIM box used for signal distribution. They face three charges after equipment detection led to their location. Yesterday, July 27, Chiang Rai Provincial Police Chief Manop Senakul, along with Deputy Chief Rattapol Noichangkit and Ban Du Police Station Chief Ananchak Kanoknopawat, interrogated Lin…
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Military sniffer dogs help seize 69,000 meth pills in Chiang Rai
Police used military sniffer dogs to seize 69,000 methamphetamine pills and drug paraphernalia hidden in an abandoned petrol station, intended for further distribution within the country. The owner was not present. At 3.30pm yesterday, July 27, a task force led by the Pha Mueang Force, under the command of General Praphat Phobsuwan and Colonel Natee Thimsen, directed soldiers from the…
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Tourists found safe after getting lost in Chiang Mai forest
Two tourists, a Russian man and a Chinese woman, were found safe but exhausted after getting lost in the forest on Doi Nang Meh in San Kamphaeng, Chiang Mai. The search and rescue operation involved local police and rescue teams. At 8.30pm yesterday, July 27, Poempool Chaisit, the head of the Village Headmen and Subdistrict Chiefs Club in On Tai…
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Manhunt for 64 year old after Trang dog dispute turns deadly
A manhunt is underway for a 64 year old man after a heated dispute over a dog led to a fatal shooting in Trang. He allegedly returned with a shotgun, aiming at his neighbour but accidentally killing a woman instead, before fleeing the scene. Police responded to the incident at 6.28pm yesterday, July 27. Watjayan Hirunsuwan, Deputy Inspector of Mueang…
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Drunken Thai biker crashes into Chinese tourists in Jomtien
A night of leisure turned into a nightmare for two Chinese tourists in Jomtien when a drunken Thai biker crashed into their motorcycle, leaving both parties injured. The incident occurred on Thursday night, July 25, on Soi Boonkanjana 5. Rescue workers and police swiftly arrived at the scene, discovering two Thai men, visibly intoxicated and unresponsive, sprawled next to their…
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Pattaya: Major electrical system overhaul on Walking Street
To modernise Pattaya’s infrastructure, plans are underway for a significant electrical system upgrade in the bustling Walking Street area. The ambitious project, spearheaded by Mayor Poramet Ngampichet, aims to revitalise the city’s electrical grid and enhance public safety. At a recent City Hall meeting on Wednesday, July 24, Mayor Poramet and the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) finalised the project details.…
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Thai man falls to death after argument with wife in Pathum Thani
A 30 year old Thai man fell from a dormitory in Pathum Thani province, leading to his death. The man’s wife revealed they had recently moved in only six days ago and had an argument before the incident, resulting in her locking him inside to calm him down. Police at Khlong Luang Police Station in Pathum Thani province received a…
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Thai Oil workers protest unpaid wages, ministry demands resolution
Hundreds of workers have been protesting outside Thai Oil’s refinery in Chon Buri since Wednesday, July 24 due to unpaid wages. The Labour Ministry has stepped in, urging relevant parties to resolve the issue promptly. Employees of Sinopec Engineering Group (Thailand) Co Ltd, a subcontractor for Thai Oil, initiated the protest after not receiving their salaries since May. The protest…
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Heavy rain and high waves to hit 34 provinces in Thailand
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a warning for heavy rain from today until tomorrow, affecting 34 provinces, with risks of flooding and forest runoffs. High waves exceeding 2 metres are also expected at sea. Rainy conditions are anticipated over the holiday period, as the TMD forecasts weather between today and tomorrow, July 28. A moderate southwest monsoon is…
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Bomb and gunfire injures four officers in Pattani
Khok Pho district in Pattani was thrown into chaos yesterday as negotiations failed, leading to an assailant throwing a bomb and opening fire on officials. Initial reports indicate four officers were injured in the incident. Officials arrived at Ban Khlong Chang in Na Ket subdistrict, Khok Pho district, Pattani province at 7.30am yesterday, July 26 following a tip-off from local…
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Phetchaburi unveils arch to celebrate Thai king’s 72nd birthday
Phetchaburi Governor Nattachai Namphoonsuksan presided over the inauguration of a celebratory arch to mark the auspicious occasion of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua‘s 72nd birthday tomorrow, July 28, enhancing the area’s tourism appeal. Governor Nattachai led the ceremony with local government officials, students, and residents participating. The event took place in front of Ban Tha Takhro Mittraphap 192…
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Forensic report disputes self-defence claim in Thai pond murder
A forensic investigation has contradicted the testimony regarding the murder of a friend disposed of in a pond in Nakhon Sawan province. The suspect had announced the act a month in advance, and the woman involved denied any romantic relationship, asserting there was no love triangle. In the case of a 54 year old Thai man, Rung, who killed 53…
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Lost lottery tickets found in Thai forest spark social media frenzy (video)
Two lottery tickets were found in the forest with the name and phone number of their owner written on the back, leading to a social media frenzy. The discovery was made by a TikTok user who was foraging for mushrooms with a friend. TikTok user @udomporn41 posted a video showing the lottery tickets, numbered 498471, for the August 1 draw.…
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Thai police seize assets worth 23 million baht in drug crackdown
Thai law enforcement officials announced a significant crackdown on drug operations on Thursday, July 25, targeting 237 locations and seizing properties valued at over 23 million baht. The Thai Patrol and Special Operation Division (PSD), along with other relevant agencies, held a press conference at 1pm on Thursday to reveal the details of the extensive operation. Police aimed their efforts…
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Thai man rescued after two years of abuse by employers
A Thai man has been rescued and hospitalised after enduring two years of severe abuse and torture at the hands of his employers, a husband and wife, due to his inability to meet their sales targets. The 38 year old Thai man, Kong, was accompanied by social media activist Guntouch Pongpaiboonwet, also known as Gun Jompalang, when he filed a…
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Amnesty bill committee divided on Thailand’s lese majeste inclusion
The House Committee tasked with studying an amnesty bill has concluded its work but has not reached a decision on whether offences under Section 112, the lese majeste law, and Section 110 of the Criminal Code should be included. Pheu Thai MP and Committee Chairperson Chusak Sirinil announced that the panel has endorsed a report for submission to the House.…
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Power outage to hit Baan Manik in Srisoonthorn tomorrow
A scheduled power outage will impact Baan Manik in Srisoonthorn tomorrow, as announced by the Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang). The outage will occur from 9am to 4.30pm to allow workers to safely conduct repairs and maintenance on the high-voltage system in the area. The specific areas affected extend from the entrance of Wat Thepwanaram (Wat…
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Efforts intensify to protect rare marine species in Andaman Sea
Efforts to protect rare marine species along the Andaman Sea have intensified, with new aerial surveys revealing the presence of dugongs, sea turtles, and dolphins, highlighting a thriving marine ecosystem. The initiative, spearheaded by senior officials, aims to conserve these precious resources. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Pachara Wongsoonsawat has shown significant concern for the…
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Elderly man escapes hospital in Central Thailand, found by police
An elderly man undergoing treatment for chronic alcoholism escaped from a hospital in Chai Nat, dressed in a patient gown still stained with blood. He was later found and detained by police. The man claimed he was attending a friend’s housewarming party. Local police officers in Chai Nat province began searching for a patient who had escaped from Chai Nat…
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Thai rapist attempts to kill 14 year old victim after her pregnancy
The family of a 14 year old Thai girl is seeking justice after an influential 72 year old man in the southern province of Surat Thani repeatedly raped the teenager for over a year and tried to kill her to conceal his crime after she became pregnant. The victim’s 49 year old mother, Suphannee, filed a rape complaint at Hua…
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Thai beauty queen sparks online drama over airline seat
A misunderstanding involving Thai beauty queen Nampech Teeyapa and renowned YouTuber Spin9 has sparked significant online drama. Nampech criticised an airline for providing a lower-grade seat than she expected despite paying nearly 400,000 baht, which she believed would secure her a Qsuite seat. However, her ticket was for a standard business class seat on a Boeing 777-300ER, which does not…
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Thailand’s economy to grow 2.7% this year
Thailand’s economy is projected to grow 2.7% this year, an increase from the previous forecast of 2.4%, driven by higher foreign tourist arrivals and stronger exports, according to the Ministry of Finance. Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul highlighted the positive outlook, attributing it to improving economic conditions among trading partners. He noted that growth could potentially reach 3% this year,…
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Thai cyber police seize gambling assets worth 190 million baht
Thai cyber police arrested the owner of two major online gambling networks, seizing assets worth 190 million baht. The websites reportedly used cartoon profile pictures to attract young gamblers. Police disclosed that the networks generated over 480 million baht annually. The Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) in Mueang Thong Thani announced the crackdown, which targeted the websites kingpigs1.com and duckystars.com.…
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Elderly woman killed at zebra crossing in Pathum Thani
A young man driving a Toyota Corolla Cross hit an elderly woman at a zebra crossing in Pathum Thani province, resulting in her death. The victim was a close relative of a local Subdistrict Administrative Organisation (SAO) member, causing deep sorrow for the family. Deputy Inspector Adisak Kotchasak of the Khlong Luang Police Station received a report of a fatal…
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Bangkok ordered to pay over 12 billion baht to BTS within 180 days
The Supreme Administrative Court upheld a ruling requiring Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and Krungthep Thanakom Company to pay BTS Group Holdings over 12 billion baht in outstanding debts related to the Green Line extension project within 180 days. The Supreme Administrative Court delivered its final verdict at 9am today, July 26, affirming the Central Administrative Court’s decision. The BMA and…
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June exports fall 0.3%, first decline in three months in Thailand
Thai exports experienced a decline for the first time in three months in June, primarily due to reduced sales in the agriculture and food sectors, as reported by the Commerce Ministry on Friday. Despite this dip, the ministry remains optimistic about overall export growth in 2024. June exports decreased by 0.3% compared to the same month last year, falling short…
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