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Thai man rapes and blackmails ex-girlfriend over unpaid debt
A Thai man surrendered to Bangkok police after he raped his ex-girlfriend in a public bathroom and later blackmailed her with the explicit videos to pressure her over an unpaid debt of about 700,000 baht. The suspect, 28 year old Jirapas Kangwankrai, turned himself in at Tha Kham Police Station on Wednesday, March 18, after public attention intensified over a…
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Chinese man blacklisted for filing fake theft to Chiang Mai police
A Chinese man is suspected of filing a fake theft complaint in Chiang Mai in an attempt to obtain a police document for an insurance claim before leaving Thailand. Officers from Mueang Chiang Mai Police Station were alerted of a snatching at 11.40pm on March 17 by a 33 year old Chinese man, Xiao. He reported that the crime occurred…
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Foreign woman attacked by transwomen on Phuket’s Bangla Road
A group of Thai transwomen physically assaulted a foreign woman on Bangla Road in Patong, Phuket, after the foreigner allegedly caused a disturbance and provoked conflicts. The video of the incident did not specify the date or time, but showed a foreign woman, believed to be Russian, confronting several Thai transwomen on the street. The foreigner, wearing an elephant-pattern skirt, is…
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SRT Red Line Salaya–Nakhon Pathom extension mapped for 2033 opening
Thailand’s State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is advancing plans for the Red Line Salaya–Nakhon Pathom extension, a proposed 25.3-kilometre route with a target opening year of 2033. SRT is also moving ahead with two Red Line extensions scheduled to begin construction in 2026, with contract signings planned for March and June 2026. The projects include the northern extension from Rangsit…
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Four paedos nabbed in CCIB child pornography crackdown
As part of a nationwide child pornography crackdown, Thailand’s cyber police have raided and arrested four suspects accused of producing, possessing, sharing and selling obscene material involving children online. The Commander of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB), Police Lieutenant General Surapol Prembutr, ordered an intensified crackdown on child pornography circulating on the internet and posing a threat to children and…
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Thailand News | Parliament elects Anutin as Thailand’s Prime Minister, rare 25-Satang Coin from 1999 valued at 5,000 Baht
Today we’ll be talking about Thailand’s parliament electing a new prime minister, a viral moment of a man riding a horse in Ang Thong, and Bangkok’s safety plans for Khao San Road ahead of Songkran 2026.We’ll also cover an online debate over whether Thailand is overrated, a tourist brawl in Patong, and a rare 25-satang coin now valued at thousands…
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Foreigner breaks left leg in off-road bike accident in Pattaya
Thai rescue workers spent more than four hours helping a foreign man who broke his leg after crashing his off-road bike in a remote area in Pattaya yesterday, March 19. The incident happened near the Huai Khun Jit Reservoir in the Khao Mai Kaew area of Bang Lamung district, Pattaya. Rescuers from the Sawang Borriboon Dhammasatan Foundation walked more than…
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Netherlands Embassy Bangkok relocation set for August
The Embassy of the Netherlands in Thailand announced it will relocate its Bangkok office to Dusit Central Park in August, ending its long-standing presence on Wireless Road, one of the city’s prime areas. The embassy is currently based on a 32,000-square-metre plot in Soi Tonson off Wireless Road (Witthayu Road), an area known for its greenery and concentration of major…
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Ang Thong man rides horse through village in search of petrol
A horse farm owner in Ang Thong today, March 19, resorted to riding his horse through his village with a fuel can to search for petrol, after vehicles used to feed and transport horses ran out of fuel. The incident took place at Cowboy Farm in Ban Phran subdistrict, Sawaeng Ha district, where the farm’s owner, San Kongwet, said he…
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Thai woman reports missing accessories after Bangkok to Shanghai flight
A Thai woman shared her experience online to warn other travellers after she said designer accessories went missing from her suitcase during a flight from Bangkok to China. The woman posted in the Facebook group เที่ยวเองเซี่ยงไฮ้ Shanghai (travel to Shanghai on your own) on Monday, March 16. She said the incident happened on a trip from Suvarnabhumi International Airport to…
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Bangkok prepares safety plan for Khaosan Road Songkran 2026
Bangkok officials have agreed on a joint plan to manage safety and traffic for Songkran celebrations on Khaosan Road this year, with multiple agencies coordinating measures ahead of the 2026 festival, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration said. Speaking at Bangkok City Hall today, March 19, Bangkok Deputy Permanent Secretary Thanit Tanbuaklee said Phra Nakhon District Office had coordinated with multiple agencies…
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Labour Ministry confirms Thai worker killed in attack in Israel
A Thai national working in Israel was killed yesterday, March 18, amid escalating conflict in the region, prompting Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to urge Thai citizens to move away from high-risk areas for safety. Labour Minister Trinuch Thienthong said today, March 19, that officials at the Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv confirmed the death of the Thai worker, Chaiwat…
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Rare 25-satang coin from 1999 valued at up to 5,000 baht
A Thai jewellery shop has offered to pay up to 5,000 baht for a rare 25-satang coin, provided it was minted in 1999 (B.E. 2542), prompting many to search old containers in hopes of finding the rare coin. Panan Jewellery, a famous coin-buying shop, posted a video on its Facebook page saying it is buying 25-satang coins from that year…
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Loei Hospital theft uncovered after ventilator stands found in river, a year later
Parts of medical equipment found in the Loei River led police to uncover a theft of ventilators from Loei Hospital. A medical worker is named as the suspect and remains at large. Residents reported to officers at Mueang Loei Police Station on March 17 after discovering parts of medical equipment in the river under a bridge in Kud Pong sub-district. Later,…
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Parliament elects Anutin as Thailand’s 32nd Prime Minister
Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul was elected Thailand’s 32nd Prime Minister (PM) during a Parliamentary vote held today, March 19. Anutin previously served as PM after former PM Partongtar Shinawatra was removed from office over a leaked phone conversation with Hun Sen. He later announced the dissolution of Parliament on December 11 last year, leading to the General Election on…
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Chinese fraud suspect caught after trying to hide with sacred tattoo
A Chinese man was arrested yesterday, March 18, at a ritual site in Khon Kaen, where he attempted to get a sacred tattoo, hoping it would help him hide from the arrest. Officers from Immigration Division 4 were alerted by Chinese officials about a Chinese suspect wanted for fraud. The suspect, later identified only as Shang, was accused of running…
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Thailand News | Travel shock hits Thailand as regional conflict grounds flights, Intruder caught Inside Moo Deng enclosure at Khao Kheow Zoo
Today we’ll be talking about the continuing travel shock caused by the conflict in the Middle East as more than 1,000 flights bound for Thailand have been cancelled, a shocking incident of drink-spiking that has led to the death of a British holiday maker, and a little later Moo Deng is back in the news as an intruder dangerously enters…
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British man dies in Bangkok after suspected spiked drink
A British music event organiser died at a hotel in Bangkok on March 6 after he and his girlfriend allegedly consumed drinks that were spiked with cocaine and heroin. The woman remains in a rehabilitation centre. The British event organiser and yoga instructor, 38 year old Tom Pardhy, had been holidaying in Thailand for about six weeks with his girlfriend, 31…
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Thailand tourism overrated claim prompts debate online
A foreign woman criticised Thai tourism, describing Thailand as “overrated” and citing high accommodation costs, food hygiene concerns, poor transport experiences, crowded islands, rubbish and unfriendly locals. The woman shared her experiences of travelling in Thailand in a video that was later reposted by local news outlet TravelNews. In the clip, she said she spent two weeks in the country…
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Singaporean driver charged after hitting traffic police in Phuket
A Singaporean driver is facing charges after crashing a pickup truck into plastic traffic barriers at a roundabout in Phuket yesterday, March 18, causing the barriers to strike a traffic police officer before leaving the scene. A video of the incident, shared on Thai social media, showed a white Ford Ranger driving into the barriers, which then knocked into the…
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5 monks criticised for enjoying banana boat in Bueng Kan reservoir
Thai monks faced criticism online after a video showed them riding a car-shaped banana boat in the Bueng Khong Long reservoir in Bueng Kan province. A Thai social media influencer posted the clip on his Facebook page, บอยขวัญถุงChannel, showing five monks taking the banana boat ride in the reservoir. The video drew attention across Thai social media and triggered debate about…
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Activist leads petition opposing non-Thai student admissions policy
A group led by activist Tae Achiwa gathered outside Thailand’s Ministry of Education in Bangkok yesterday, March 17, to submit a letter objecting to the government’s non-Thai student admissions policy. Tae arrived at around 11am with supporters from the Thai Mai Thon group and handed officials a petition opposing the Ministry of Education announcement on accepting students who do not…
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Pattaya taxi rider praised after helping disabled foreigner on blocked footpath
A Thai app-based motorcycle taxi rider made headlines after helping a disabled foreign man in Pattaya when a street light pole blocked a footpath and prevented a wheelchair from passing. A video of the incident circulated on Thai social media this week, showing the rider stopping his motorcycle to assist a foreign couple. The foreign man, who has a disability…
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Heatstroke leaves footballer in coma during Korat sports event
A football match held as part of a local sports event in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) ended with an emergency today, March 18, when a player collapsed due to heatstroke during a game and was taken to the hospital. The incident happened during a special fixture at a football field in Ma Roeng subdistrict, Mueang district, Nakhon Ratchasima province, staged under…
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YouTube removes AI crypto scam ad impersonating Bitkub CEO
YouTube has removed a scam advertisement from its platform after it was found to use deepfake technology to impersonate a company executive and persuade viewers to invest in cryptocurrency. In a statement, YouTube said its misleading content policies prohibit impersonating public figures for the purpose of deceiving people, including false claims of endorsement or association with a public figure. The…
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1,000 trucks assemble in Chon Buri in fuel shortage protest
More than 1,000 trucks assembled in Chon Buri this morning, March 18, as the Land Transport Federation of Thailand pushed for government action over the ongoing fuel shortage. Its president is urging changes to fuel supply management, stating that certain energy capital groups are thriving at a time when the general public is struggling the most. At 9.20am, Land Transport…
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Thai man accused of raping motorcycle crash victim
A Thai woman accused a man of posing as a good Samaritan helping her in a motorcycle crash on a road in Bangkok, then taking her to his room instead of a hospital and raping her. The 29 year old woman, identified only as Fah, reported the case to Khukot Police Station and later publicised the allegations, saying police had…
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Thai aviation industry costs rise as AAT seeks government relief
The Airline Association of Thailand (AAT) has met executives from six member airlines to discuss rising cost pressures on the Thai aviation industry, as it prepares to ask the government for urgent relief measures. The AAT said it recently convened a meeting with top management from its member airlines: Bangkok Airways, Thai AirAsia, Thai AirAsia X, Nok Air, Thai Lion…
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Thailand News | Energy Ministry says fuel stocks are stable despite pump delays, Phetchabun Youth Boxing Group faces scrutiny over free training sessions
Today we’ll be talking about a hight profile case where Pattaya security guards are being questioned over a tourist assault video, a temple trip double decker bus crash that leaves dozens injured, and a little later a bizarre incident where a syringe was found on a plate at a Phuket hotel buffet. Energy Ministry Says Fuel Stocks Are Stable Despite…
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Influencer questions condo security after heavy safe with gold bar missing
A Thai influencer questioned condominium security in Nakhon Ratchasima after a large safe containing gold bars worth nearly 3 million baht went missing from her room, with no signs of forced entry. The 33 year old, Phannarai Khemmee, known online as Mod Oil, told followers on Facebook that the 250-kilogramme safe disappeared from her condominium room on March 14. She…
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