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With World Pneumonia Day on November 9, it’s the perfect time to consider how you can protect your family from this serious illness, especially in Thailand, where unique climate and seasonal factors come into play. Pneumonia can be especially dangerous...
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Young Thai man safely escorts mother-daughter duo on dangerous 10km night walk (video)
An act of kindness recently circled on social media in Thailand. Two Thai women, a mother and her daughter, were walking along a dark and dangerous road at night, attempting to cover a 10-kilometre distance to their home when a kind-hearted young man offered assistance. The story, shared by TikTok user @jobji08, tells of the women walking with no lights…
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Rayong multi-vehicle crash injures factory workers, investigation underway
A multi-vehicle collision in Rayong last night left several injured, including factory workers travelling on a bus. The accident, which occurred on a bridge, involved a Thai Dago company bus, an Isuzu pickup truck, and a Mercedes-Benz sedan. Authorities are investigating the cause, while all the victims have been sent to local hospitals for treatment. Upon reaching the scene on…
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Austrian woman severely injured in Suvarnabhumi Airport fall, police investigate cause
A 35 year old Austrian woman sustained severe injuries after falling from the second floor of Suvarnabhumi Airport‘s passenger building in Bangkok. Witnesses saw the woman climbing the fence herself before falling to the ground at the external passenger lane. Yesterday evening, investigators from Suvarnabhumi Airport Police Station were informed of an incident involving a person falling from the second…
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Thai mother loses son in restaurant shooting during ordination ceremony
A grieving mother is reeling after her eldest son was shot dead at a restaurant pub during the ordination ceremony of her middle child. The tragedy unfolded in Thailand’s Chachoengsao province and resulted in two fatalities. In an incident that has left a family devastated, the fatal shooting took place at a restaurant pub in the Plaeng Yao district. The…
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Father kills recently-released son amid threats in northeast Thailand
A tragic incident occurred in a hut in the middle of a paddy field in Chaiyaphum province, northeast Thailand, where a 73 year old father killed his 46 year old son. The son had just been released from prison three days earlier and had threatened the lives of his parents. The father confessed to the crime after presenting himself to…
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Thai weather warnings: 26 provinces face heavy rain, southern coast sees 2 metre waves
Rainfall is lessening nationwide today, but the Thai Meteorological Department warns that 26 provinces still face heavy rain and thunderstorm, affecting 40% of the area. The southern coastal region will experience waves higher than 2 metres during this time. The department forecasted that a moderate southwesterly monsoon will cover the Andaman Sea in Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand, combined…
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Kanchanaburi police chief denies link to viral video with YouTuber My Mate Nate
The Commander of the Kanchanaburi Provincial Police Office vehemently denied any involvement of his police officers in the video featuring the American YouTuber, Nathan Bartling, also known as My Mate Nate. The viral video, created by Bartling, showcased him, his team members, and 50 individuals dressed as police officers engaging in a hide-and-seek game at an abandoned shopping mall. While…
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Heated petrol station confrontation leads to father and son’s arrest in Prachinburi
The police issued a statement addressing a viral video of an intense confrontation at a petrol station, in which a hot-headed young man and his father were apprehended. The incident occurred on Sunday in Prachinburi province, Thailand, and involved the father of the young man attempting to obstruct police during the arrest. The youth was charged with two offences, while…
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Bangkok Police foil kidnapping attempt, 5 arrested and weapons seized at alcohol checkpoint
Five criminals and a kidnapping victim were apprehended by police late last night in Rom Klao, Bangkok. The authorities discovered six firearms and 61 rounds of ammunition in two suspicious vehicles during an alcohol checkpoint inspection near a shopping mall in Min Buri district. After stopping two suspicious vehicles passing through their alcohol checkpoint, police officers found a man shouting…
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Lorry plunges from bridge onto railway in Chachoengsao, injuring passengers
A lorry driver, fearing late delivery, tried to fight his drowsiness but couldn’t and lost control of his 10-wheeled vehicle, and plunged off an elevated bridge in Chachoengsao province onto a railway line. Officials and workers from Samut Sakhon helped clear the debris and transferred the injured passengers to a nearby hospital. Train services are currently using an alternative rail…
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Esteemed Thai monk Luang Pu Saeng Yanwaro passes away at 99
Yesterday, the Facebook page of esteemed Thai monk Luang Pu Saeng Yanwaro announced the passing of the renowned spiritual figure at the age of 99. The post shared that his remains would be sent to the realm of nirvana, by Buddhist tradition. Previously, the Facebook page of Luang Pu Sing Thong Phaphakro‘s disciples had posted about the monk’s condition, stating…
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Cassava scandal: Ex-PWO chief probed over 1 billion baht loss from Thai warehouses
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has been called upon to investigate the alleged misconduct of the former acting head of the Public Warehouse Organization (PWO) in Thailand, which has led to losses of over 1 billion baht. The cassava scandal case revolves around the disappearance of approximately 30,000 tonnes of cassava, originally valued at 210 million baht, during a 2008…
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Infrastructure development: US$1.82 billion railway approved, boosting tourism in South Thailand
Recently, the National Environment Board (NEB) approved Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for two significant Thai infrastructure projects: the Mae Kam reservoir in Chiang Rai and a dual-track railway in the South. The meeting presided over by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon, was also attended by Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-Archa. According to a source, the board gave the…
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Thai peace: Coalition advances plans for security in Thailand’s Deep South
The working group on building Thai peace in the Deep South, comprised of the eight-party coalition, recently convened for its second meeting at the Prachachat Party headquarters. The coalition alliance, led by the Move Forward Party (MFP), formed six groups to address major problems in Thailand during the transition of power for the new government. The meeting focused on the…
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Economic slowdown, drought risk to hinder Thai economy in H2
The prospect of a domestic economic slowdown in the latter half of the year has been raised due to multiple factors, including potential drought, political uncertainties, and a slow global economy, according to the Employers’ Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai). EconThai’s vice-chairman, Tanit Sorat, highlighted that the global economy is predicted to experience growth of less than 2.1%…
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GGC forecasts 20% sales growth, revenue steady amid falling prices
Global Green Chemicals (GGC), the biochemical subsidiary of PTT Global Chemical (PTTGC), anticipates a 20% increase in sales this year, primarily driven by palm oil-based products. However, overall revenue for PTTGC’s Biochemical subsidiary, GGC is expected to remain steady due to a decrease in product prices. Kridsada Prasertsuka, PTTGGC Biochemical’s managing director, attributes the sales increase to the rising demand…
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Chinese tourism boost: TAT aims for 5 million visitors despite real estate woes
Despite concerns surrounding China’s current real estate market downturn, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) remains optimistic about its prospects of attracting 5 million tourists from the Asian country in 2021. As travellers continue to save for overseas trips during the ongoing pandemic, TAT governor Yuthasak Supasorn anticipates Chinese tourism will see a surge, with Chinese tourists will be eager…
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Household debt tackled by Bank of Thailand with new guidelines
The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is set to introduce new lending guidelines to counter the rising household debt crisis, particularly among Gen X and Gen Y age groups, according to Assistant Governor Siritida Panomwon Na Ayudhya. The central bank is also working on a draft royal decree to supervise leasing and hire-purchase businesses to resolve informal debt issues. From 2010…
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EC officially certifies 500 MPs and plans to investigate corruption later
The Election Commission (EC) officially certified 500 Members of Parliament (MPs) today. The commission will investigate the corruption complaints against some MPs later, and the MPs who are found guilty will be dismissed from their position. At 3pm today, June 19, the Secretary-General of the EC, Sawaeng Boonmee, announced during the press conference that the EC had officially approved the…
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South Koreans arrested in Thailand for overstay, linked to gambling and fraud
Thai authorities have arrested four South Korean suspects, including one with alleged ties to illegal online gambling worth over 163 million baht (US$4,686,603). The suspects were apprehended on overstaying charges before being brought to trial today. Immigration Bureau officials, led by Pol. Lt. Gen Pakphumpipat Satchapun, arrested the following individuals. One suspect, 35 year old South Korean national, Kim (alias),…
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Dream fulfilled: Rescue team arranges beach trip for boy battling cancer
The Rassamee Maneerat Rescue Team in Chon Buri arranged a trip to the beach for a six year old boy who is bravely fighting sarcoma cancer. The boy is under palliative care but dreams to enjoy beach vibes at least once in his lifetime. A Facebook account, Village Headman Montri Trirak, posted pictures capturing the heartwarming moment of the boy,…
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Barbecue restaurateur receives 500,000 baht donation for stray animal care + community support
Yutthaphum Kaewkhem, also known as Boom, owner of the Teay Ka Ta pork barbecue page and restaurant, received a surprising half a million baht from a fan during an event in Phuket. The generous fan wanted to support Boom’s efforts in helping stray dogs and cats, and the money will contribute to these charitable causes, among others. Yesterday, during an…
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Drunk Thai man falls to death from condo in Chon Buri
A drunk Thai man fell to death from the fifth floor of a condominium in Chon Buri in the early morning of yesterday, June 18. The incident scene was condominium number 19 of the government housing project, Laem Chabang Housing Authority, in the Bang Lamung district of Chon Buri province. Upon investigation at 3.20am , the officers from Bang Lamung…
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Alleged online gambling scammer flees Thailand before 140 million baht arrest warrant issued
Thai immigration authorities have confirmed that Veerayut (Boy) managed to leave the country before an arrest warrant was issued. Boy, accused of extorting 140 million baht from victims of an online gambling scam, reportedly travelled to Singapore on June 17, two days before the arrest order was instated. At 12.30pm today, at the Muang Thong Thani Immigration Office, Pol. Lt.…
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Thai couple holds joint wedding with daughter, viral TikTok captures heartwarming moment (video)
A Thai wedding ceremony that a couple celebrated their wedding alongside that of their daughter’s attracted a lot of attention online because of how touching it was. The one-of-a-kind dual ceremony was uploaded to TikTok by user @mcringring, where it received compliments for the warm and caring environment it conveyed to viewers. In the video that was shared online, the…
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Lone mites alert: Blood-sucking pests cause severe itching and spread through contact
Mhor Lab Panda’s Facebook page, a popular page in Thailand, warns about a tiny blood-sucking mite called ‘lone’ that causes severe itching, especially in private areas. The mite can spread through sexual contact or sharing personal items, and experts advise those affected to seek medical treatment immediately. Today, Mhor lab Panda posted a warning on social media about the presence…
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Buddhist nun’s husband murders her lover at house in Trang
A Thai man murdered the lover of his wife, who was a Buddhist nun at a house in the Ratsada district in the southern province of Trang. On June 16, the officers from the Huay Yod Police Station, accompanied by medical professionals and rescuers, rushed to a house located across Baan Hua Rat Temple to investigate the death of a…
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Bangkok’s Yellow Line monorail endorsed by PM for easy city commute
Bangkok’s Yellow Line monorail route was given a stamp of approval today by Thailand’s Caretaker Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, who described the new mode of transport as “comfortable.” Setting off from the Yellow Line railway depot on Srinagarindra Road, he and his entourage embarked on a 45 minute journey covering the entire monorail line and reaching Lat Phrao. Though the…
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Thai navy warns of demolishing illegal structures near Phuket Airport
The Commander of the Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command, Vice Admiral Arpakorn Yookongkaew, has given a stern warning to individuals occupying land illegally in the Bang Khanun Forest near Phuket International Airport, stating that their structures will be demolished. The Royal Thai Navy intends to develop facilities in the protected area, including the 22nd Anti-Aircraft Battalion, the 2nd Anti-Aircraft…
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Young woman murdered by gambling-addicted ex-boyfriend, father shares harrowing ordeal
Another perspective on the tragic murder case of a young woman, 23 years old, shot dead by her enraged ex-boyfriend, has emerged. The victim’s father revealed details of how the family desperately sought help and tried to rescue their daughter before her untimely demise. The attacker, Channarong, 35 years old, is now in police custody. The incident took place in…
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