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Thailand tragedy: English football fan’s holiday ends in heartbreak
A beloved English football fan tragically died from a drug overdose while holidaying in Thailand, an inquest revealed yesterday. Connor Abbott from Thirsk, in the North-East of England, was found dead in his Bangkok hotel room on September 22, last year. The inquest at North Yorkshire Coroner’s Court cited morphine toxicity as the cause of death. A heartfelt GoFundMe page…
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Footballer injured in violent match seeks justice in Samut Prakan (video)
A 38 year old football player filed a police report after a match turned violent, leading to a broken arm. He accused his opponent of intentionally targeting him rather than playing the game. The incident took place on March 9 at the Song Singh field in Samut Prakan’s Mueang district. Ritnarong provided a medical certificate and video footage as evidence…
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Tragedy at university: Family fights for justice after fatal crash
A 19 year old Myanmar student is demanding justice after his brother was killed in a horrific motorcycle accident near Assumption University, Bangkok, only to face a nightmare of medical delays, bureaucratic indifference, and shocking university negligence. The tragedy unfolded at noon on November 18 last year when the victim and his 17 year old cousin were riding to university.…
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Busted! British man’s ‘high’-risk trip lands him in Krabi trouble
A British tourist caught at Krabi Airport with a whopping 38 kilos of cannabis in his suitcase has been named and faces a decade-long stretch behind bars for his colossal weed blunder. Daniel James Hallett, from Hull, is staring at up to 10 years in a Thai prison after his arrest for allegedly attempting to smuggle cannabis through the airport…
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Nigerian drug dealer in Phuket arrested after client’s viral drug use video
Police arrested a Nigerian drug dealer in Phuket after a viral video showed one of his clients using cocaine by the roadside. The news Facebook page โหดจัง จังหวัดภูเก็ต (meaning Phuket is so brutal) shared the video of two foreigners using drugs by the roadside on March 6, accompanied by a caption that read, “What are you doing, bro?” In the…
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Bangkok police arrest suspect for selling drug-laced ‘zombie e-cigarettes’
Police apprehended a suspect in the Ram Inthra area of Bangkok for allegedly producing and selling illegal zombie e-cigarettes laced with anaesthetic drugs. Etomidate, a substance sourced from China, was mixed locally before being sold to nightlife tourists. Yesterday, March 11, Police Major General Pattanasak Bupphasuwan, commander of the Consumer Protection Police Division, led a team to search a condominium in…
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Fire sparks chaos at Bangkok hospital, patients evacuated
Chaos erupted at Bangkok’s Ramathibodi Hospital when a fire broke out on the second floor of the nine-storey medical facility, forcing a swift patient evacuation. Emergency responders rushed to the scene after the blaze was reported at 7.20pm on Monday, March 10. Fire and rescue teams from Phaya Thai station arrived within two minutes, finding flames inside the hospital on…
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Phuket cops hit a high note as drifting Nigerians sing through arrest
Police arrested two Nigerian men last night for drifting a sedan in the middle of an intersection on a Phuket road. Upon arrest, the Nigerians refused to cooperate and speak English with police and resorted to singing with them instead. Newshawk Phuket yesterday, March 11, shared a video of the white sedan drifting for five rounds in the middle of the…
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Bang Saen Beach boxing event mistaken for brawl alarms locals
Residents of Bang Saen Beach were alarmed as over 100 youths gathered, mistaken for a brawl, but it was actually a boxing event called Mr Fight. Police intervened to disperse the crowd. Peter Denman, a professional boxer, clarified the situation. At approximately 1am today, March 12, police from Saensuk Police Station received a report of over 100 youths gathered and…
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Thai police unleash AI officers: Game changer or gimmick?
The Royal Thai Police (RTP) is stepping into the future with AI-powered inquiry officers. In a groundbreaking move, Provincial Police Region 2 has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) and Amata Facility Services. The goal? To integrate cutting-edge artificial intelligence into policing across eastern and northeastern Thailand. The partnership, announced on Monday,…
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Thai weather forecast: It’s rain and pain as storms hit 40 provinces
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a weather forecast today, March 12, cautioning that 40 provinces across Thailand will experience heavy rain and strong winds. Bangkok is among the affected areas. Residents are advised to exercise caution due to these conditions. The south, particularly, is warned of high sea waves, with mariners urged to remain vigilant. In the upcoming 24…
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Toilet pervert’s sleazy secrets flushed out with shocking video haul
A 21 year old pervert has been arrested for secretly recording women in public restrooms at gas stations and schools, with police uncovering over 1,000 explicit videos stored on his mobile phone. The suspect, identified as Thanaporn from Roi Et province, was apprehended by officers from the Metropolitan Police Bureau’s Investigation Unit earlier today, March 11. The operation was led by…
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Speedboat leakage leaves Phuket holidaymakers in deep water
Nearly 30 foreign holidaymakers found themselves in deep trouble when their speedboat began taking on water en route from Koh Lipe to Phuket. The drama unfolded near Koh Poda Nok, just off the Krabi coast, as powerful waves battered the vessel, causing a leak. Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Koh Phi Phi National Park sprang into action, sending out a park patrol…
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Power move: Thai Cabinet extends electricity subsidy to ease shock
The Thai Cabinet has approved an extension of the electricity subsidy programme to help alleviate financial burdens amid rising energy costs. The measure, originally expired in December 2024, will now continue until April 2025, aiming to support households and promote economic stability. Deputy Government spokesperson Karom Phonphlang announced on March 11 that the subsidy will provide a 16.05 satang per unit…
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Scam signal lost: Thai forces pull plug on Myanmar border smuggling
Thai security forces have intercepted and seized Internet transmission equipment believed to be used by a call centre scam operation, preventing it from being smuggled across the border to Payathonzu, Myanmar. The operation was carried out by the Lat Ya Task Force of the Surasi Military Command, under orders from Major General Asadawut Panyarachun, commander of the 9th Infantry Division.…
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Brake for impact: Veteran driver crashes into office by accident
A routine task to move a car quickly turned into an accident when a driver accidentally pressed the accelerator, sending the vehicle crashing through an office building. The driver, who has been driving for over 30 years without an accident, was left shaken but unharmed. The incident, captured on CCTV footage, occurred yesterday, March 10, at a commercial building in…
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Thailand revs up: MotoGP talks on track, F1 dream in the fast lane
Thailand is set to enter negotiations with Dorna Sports in the coming months to extend its MotoGP contract for another five years, while also exploring the possibility of hosting a Formula One (F1) race. Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong confirmed the government’s commitment to securing the deal, emphasising Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s support for continuing MotoGP in Thailand. Speaking…
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Lop Buri police probe roadside murder of unidentified man
Police are investigating the murder of an unidentified man found with four stab wounds by a roadside in Lop Buri. The incident occurred along the Saraburi-Lom Sak route in Mueang district, raising suspicions of a territorial dispute or robbery. Police Lieutenant Colonel Santhapop Phonrueang of Phatthana Nikhom Police Station in Lop Buri received a report from highway police about the…
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Phuket targets 14,000 dropouts in education reintegration plan
Officials in Phuket are stepping up efforts to reintegrate school dropouts into the education system, aligning with the government’s Thailand Zero Dropout policy. During a meeting yesterday, March 10, officials revealed that 14,282 children in the province have dropped out of school across various categories. The discussions, led by Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat, focused on strategies to ensure these children have access…
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Train collides with truck in Prachin Buri despite safety measures
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has clarified the circumstances surrounding a collision between a train and a truck, which occurred at a railway crossing between Kabin Buri and Nong Sang stations in Prachin Buri province on March 8. Despite reports suggesting the absence of barriers or warning signals at the site, the SRT confirmed that all safety measures were…
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Drunk officer disrupts molam performance in Udon Thani (video)
A video of a local volunteer protection officer, visibly drunk, interrupting a performance by renowned molam band Khwanjai Fan has gone viral. The officer, dressed in full uniform, took to the stage and demanded the comedy act stop, expressing his desire to hear a molam toei performance instead. The incident occurred on Saturday, March 8 at Baan Hin Ngom temple…
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Bus and lorry crash in Nakhon Ratchasima leaves many injured
A bus collided with a lorry in Sikhio district, Nakhon Ratchasima province resulting in numerous injuries to its passengers. Police were informed of the crash yesterday, March 10, at 3.05pm, and emergency response teams from the nearby Sikhio Hospital were dispatched to the scene. At the site, a Bangkok-Yasothon route bus was found with its front severely damaged. Upon the…
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Pattaya punch-up: Teenage girl kicks off in wholesale showdown
A violent punch-up erupted at a wholesale store in Pattaya yesterday between local Thai shoppers when a teenager kicked off after she was blocked by another consumer. The fracas sparked at a store on Soi Khao Noi, East Pattaya, at 8pm yesterday, March 9. The drama exploded when a 19 year old woman flew into a fury over a shopping…
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Bolt addresses Bangkok taxi driver sexual harassment claim
Ride-hailing app Bolt has issued a statement regarding an incident in which a taxi driver on its platform allegedly sexually harassed a female passenger and charged an excessive fare. The company confirmed that it had received a report about the incident and immediately took action to address the situation. In its statement, Bolt affirmed that the safety and satisfaction of…
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Ring the changes! Muay Thai to save Pattaya’s reputation? (video)
Residents of Pattaya believe the introduction of a Muay Thai boxing ring on the city’s infamous Walking Street could tame the recent tide of street brawls among foreign tourists and reclaim some of the holiday resort’s lost charm. The call for change comes hot on the heels of a violent encounter near Pattaya Beach in late February that left two…
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Pipe bomb attack at Pattani checkpoint during Ramadan (video)
A motorcycle-riding assailant threw a pipe bomb at a checkpoint near the Koh Pho market in Pattani province. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Police suspect the incident is part of a series of disruptions during Ramadan, following a similar occurrence earlier this month. At 7.10pm yesterday, March 10, police at Koh Pho Police Station received a report of an attack…
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Thailand plans 400-baht minimum wage amid SME concerns
Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn says he is dedicated to implementing a nationwide increase in the minimum wage to 400 baht, despite concerns over its effects on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and inflation. A tripartite wage committee is set to review this proposal tomorrow, March 12. Phiphat addressed a Parliamentary inquiry from Senator Tewarit Maneechai regarding the obstacles to this…
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Myanmar man confesses to murder over 5,000 baht debt
The discovery of a motorcycle in an irrigation canal in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province at the weekend has led to the revelation of a fatal stabbing. A 23 year old Myanmar national, Pai Aung Chit, admitted to killing his friend, 30 year old factory worker, Zaza, over a 5,000 baht debt. Police Colonel Somjet Maenbutr, head of Wang Noi…
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Thailand video news | British Couple’s Thailand Dream Turns Into Legal Nightmare, Cambodian Deputy Governor Arrested in $400,000 Corruption Bust
The latest Thailand Video News, presented by Alex and Jay, covers major stories from Thailand and Asia. This edition includes: A British couple’s legal nightmare in Hua Hin A Buddhist monk arrested for a decade-old robbery Russian ‘mafia’ busted for extorting tourists on Koh Pha Ngan Indian men caught smuggling 22 kg of cannabis at Bangkok Airport Chinese tourists accused…
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Man found dead in car behind rented room in Thailand
A 46 year old man was found dead in his vehicle behind a rented room in Khlong Nakhon Nueang Khet, Mueang Chachoengsao district. The police, along with forensic doctors from Phutthasothon Hospital and rescue personnel, were called to the scene yesterday, March 10, at approximately 10.30am. The vehicle, a grey Isuzu pickup truck with Nakhon Phanom registration, was parked under…
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