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Sponsored 5 ways retirees in Thailand lose money (and how to stop it)
Retiring in Thailand can be affordable and enjoyable, but many retirees lose money due to common mistakes. High living costs, scams, and unexpected expenses can quickly drain savings. There are five ways that retirees in Thailand can lose money and...
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Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific flight cancellations spark inquiry
Cathay Pacific Airways finds itself stuck on the runway as the pilots’ union demands a government investigation into the airline’s chaotic flight cancellations. The blame game points directly to severe job cuts made during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic. Paul Weatherill, Chairman of the Hong Kong Aircrew Officers Association, states that Cathay’s current plight, rooted in the decisions made…
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Six injured in Samut Prakan as truck with faulty brakes crashes into minibus
A six-wheeler truck with faulty brakes slammed into a minibus, causing six passengers to sustain injuries. The vehicle also collided with a parked van on the roadside. The incident occurred at 5.50am today, as reported by the Bang Kaeo Police Station in Samut Prakan province. The accident took place on a three-lane road on Theparak Road, at kilometre 8. In…
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BOI electric push: Thai circuit suppliers charged up with global incentives
Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) unleashed a wave of support and several incentives to catapult local electronic circuit suppliers onto the global stage. This commitment aligns with Thailand’s grand vision of becoming Southeast Asia’s electronic industry hub, focusing on the cutting-edge production of Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) and Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) – the lifeblood of all smart devices.…
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Former Deputy PM’s ex-son-in-law accused of 100 million baht luxury handbag scam
The former son-in-law of an ex-deputy prime minister has been accused of defrauding investors in a bogus luxury handbag business, resulting in losses exceeding 100 million baht. Today at the Central Investigation Bureau, Ronnarong Kaewpetch, head of the Ronnarong Network for Social Justice, accompanied by, 42 year old Jittitikarn Thiradechapaphan, 44 year old Charinee Yuaisai, and about ten other victims, primarily…
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Royal Phuket Marina makes waves as Asia’s pioneering carbon-neutral paradise
Royal Phuket Marina (RPM) announced its historic achievement as Asia‘s first-ever carbon-neutral marina. A beacon of eco-innovation, RPM goes beyond merely housing boats, transforming into a luxurious haven where sustainability meets opulence. Situated at the gateway to Phang Nga Bay and the Andaman Sea, RPM offers an unparalleled lifestyle immersed in tranquillity. From plush apartments to lavish villas, complete with…
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Unexpected traffic fines surprise vehicle owners at tax renewal in Prachuap Khiri Khan
At the Department of Land Transport (DLT) in Prachuap Khiri Khan province, vehicle owners renewing their annual taxes are being hit with unexpected charges, 735,000 baht in total, for unpaid traffic fines. Those who are unable to pay the fines immediately are issued a temporary tax renewal slip, valid for 30 days, during which they must clear their fines to…
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Thai doctors’ heroic efforts in saving 5 year old girl who drank cyanide
A heroic Thai doctor from Srisangwan Hospital in the northern province of Mae Hong Sorn shared her experience of saving the life of a five year old girl who accidentally drank silver cleaning fluid containing cyanide. The female doctor, Theerada Wongjai, shared the life-saving story on Facebook on January 7 beginning the post with the hashtag, #CyanideRunningCompetition. The hashtag reflected how…
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Safety alert issued at Buriram University due to suspicious notes
The Student Administration of Buriram Rajabhat University, as announced on their Facebook page today (January 10), issued a safety warning to students and staff concerning suspicious behaviours observed on campus. The warning pertains to a man who allegedly infiltrated the university campus, leaving small notes requesting to add him on the messaging app, LINE. The messages, attached to students’ motorbikes,…
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DNP arrests Vietnamese trio in Bangkok, saving 1,000+ animals from illegal trafficking
Officers from the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) arrested three Vietnamese men in the Lat Phrao district of Bangkok for an illegal wildlife trafficking attempt. More than 1,000 animals were rescued. The Watchdog Thailand Foundation (WDT) reported the wildlife trafficking to the DNP, claiming that their members had observed suspicious activities at a residence in Sinthon…
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Thailand grapples with severe PM2.5 dust pollution impacting 53 provinces
The Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) reported this morning that 53 provinces across Thailand grapple with detrimental health impacts due to PM2.5 dust pollution. Don Mueang district in Bangkok is suffering the most, registering the highest levels of this harmful particulate matter. According to GISTDA’s report from yesterday, there were 310 heat spots detected throughout the country by…
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Depressed woman assaults mother and baby in Thai shopping mall
A woman claiming to be suffering from depression was caught on camera assaulting another woman and her eight-month-old baby in a prominent Thai shopping mall. The incident, which occurred on January 7, was reported on a social media page, sparking public outrage. Around 10.30am today, January 10, the victim, referred to as Wipaporn (surname withheld), detailed the incident. She had…
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Switzerland criticised: Thai electric buses would have been introduced without carbon offsets
Switzerland‘s purchase of carbon offsets from Thailand under the Paris Agreement‘s Article 6.2 mechanism has been criticised as the legitimacy of the emission reductions claimed comes under fire. Switzerland has sealed the first-ever transaction under the Paris Agreement’s Article 6.2, acquiring carbon offsets from Thailand linked to the introduction of electric buses in Bangkok. Despite parties celebrating it as a…
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Thai man loses 50,000 baht after being blackmailed with explicit video
A Thai man revealed he contemplated suicide before turning to the police after losing 50,000 baht to a scammer who blackmailed him with an explicit video. The victim told the Police Cyber Taskforce (PCT) that he met a Thai woman on social media who claimed to be a teacher. After a period of online conversation, he asked her to be…
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Disabled Thai woman crafts dolls for survival, selling from 15 to 120 baht
A disabled woman, crafting dolls for a living to provide for her son and sick mother, reached out to the public to buy her produce. Abandoned by her husband for another woman, she now fights for her survival. Those wishing to assist can buy her crafts today. Siapai Paton, a resident of Namduan, Mueangbangklang, Sawankhalok, Sukhothai, was left disabled after…
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Thailand’s PM to reside in Government House, Children’s Day
The Prime Minister of Thailand disclosed plans to start residing at the Government House on January 24, dashing the hopes of many who anticipated the traditional Children’s Day festivities. This year’s event will notably lack the dinosaur exhibits that have captured the imaginations of children in the past. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has yet to reveal what will take their…
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PM Srettha seeks extension to visa-free countries list for Thai passport
Currently boasting entry to 34 nations without a visa, the Thai government is seeking to extend this list for Thai passport holders. In a recent Cabinet meeting, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavasin announced his pursuit of a much more powerful Thai passport that will extend the list of visa-free countries. Applauding recent expansions, including visa-free access to China, Russia, and…
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Thai PM denies hold up with digital wallet plan
The government remains undeterred as it stands firm on its 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme, scheduled for a May launch, despite legal challenges. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin promised a consensus after seeking opinions from key players. “We stand by the original timeframe.” The Council of State recently weighed in on the legality of the government’s plan to borrow a hefty 500…
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Tragic motorcycle accident in Kamphaeng Phet leads to rider’s drowning
A fatal motorcycle accident was reported in Kamphaeng Phet where the vehicle lost control on a bend and plunged into a canal, resulting in the death of the rider who drowned. The motorcycle was found submerged in the water while the rider’s body was discovered under the vehicle. The incident happened at Nam Thong, a village in the Tha Khun…
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Thailand’s national park passports sold out, new supplies expected mid-January
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation announced that the National Park passports are currently out of stock, with new supplies expected around mid-January. Atthaphon Charoenchansa, the department’s director, revealed that the passports, which are used to record visits to various national parks across the country, are being continuously printed in collaboration with the National Park Association. Originally,…
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Thai man forgives wife, who stabbed him twice, only for her to leave him for another man
A Thai man returned home to the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima after recovering from being stabbed for the second time by his wife only to suffer from a searing pain in his heart as his wife ended their relationship and introduced her new boyfriend to the public. The 53 year old Janjira, stabbed her 51 year old husband, Thamrong,…
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Ministry to protect Thai elderly from potential scammers
The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security revealed that more than 13 million of the elderly population in Thailand, constituting 20% of the total population, are susceptible to online scams. The ministry, led by Varawut Silpa-archa, is set to arm the elderly with digital literacy skills through an unprecedented nationwide campaign. Varawut raised a red flag, noting that the…
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Thai university dean accused of pampering stray cats with public resources
A recent social media post by the Home Guard Dog Operation Facebook page stirred up controversy after accusing a female dean of bringing her four cats to live at the Communication Technology Faculty, Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon. The post claimed the dean had her pets living luxuriously, using public electricity, and assigned the building’s staff to care for…
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Father-in-law shoots son-in-law dead over money dispute
A Thai man residing in Samut Prakan province shot his son-in-law dead after he grew frustrated that the son-in-law did not return borrowed money. Police Lieutenant Natthanicha Ruengkwan of Phra Samut Chedi Police Station received a report at 9pm yesterday, January 9, that there was a fatality from a shooting incident at Village No. 4, Nai Khlong Bang Pla Kot Subdistrict,…
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Thai soldier kills wife and takes his own life on pickup
A Thai soldier in the Nonthaburi province near Bangkok killed his wife and took his own life in a pickup in front of his partner’s mother. The murder-suicide outside a house in Soi Samakkhi 58/20 in Nonthaburi province was reported to Rattanathibate Police Station yesterday, January 9. Officers rushed to investigate the scene and discovered two dead bodies in the…
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Korat’s iconic wooden bridge damaged in field fire, restoration underway
The century-old wooden bridge in Nakhon Ratchasima, a popular vintage tourist spot, suffered significant damage following a field fire. The incident has prompted the village headman to pursue legal action against the person responsible for starting the fire, while also rushing to restore the bridge for usage. Laiyad Hakratok, the headman of Khok Krachai district, along with Panya Yaemkratok, the…
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Thai fruit seller reports mystical events around ancient tree in Rayong
A fruit vendor in Rayong province reported a series of strange occurrences centred around an ancient tree near her stall. She claims that offerings of red water seem to move as if being drunk, and that a three year old child pointed at the tree, mysteriously stating that the first prize was located there. Yesterday, January 9, a reporter travelled…
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Chinese tourists search for new experiences in Thailand
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reveals that travel trends of Chinese tourists have shifted, no longer visiting Thailand in large tour groups. Data from the TAT and ATTA roadshow to China 2023 revealed a seismic shift towards independent and small-group travel, with groups of six to eight stealing the show. Nonglux Yooyendee, the director of TAT’s Shanghai office disclosed that…
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Discover Khao Tham Tao: Thailand’s monastery with Buddha’s footprint
Khao Tham Tao Monastery, located in Huai Sai, Khorat, has become a unique tourist attraction in Thailand, holding the awe of visitors with its peculiar massive rock formations. Among these is a giant boulder weighing several hundred tonnes that has braved the elements for centuries, bearing an uncanny resemblance to a colossal turtle. Beneath this boulder hides a small cave,…
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Century-old golden fig tree extracted from Thai canal after local ceremony
A century-old golden fig tree was successfully lifted from the depths of the Lam Maat canal, Buriram province, after a two-day struggle, due to two broken slings. The ease of extraction only came after a local ceremony was conducted to appease the tree’s spirit. Yesterday (January 9), residents reported a surprising event where a backhoe attempted to lift a golden…
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Cold wave to hit northern Thailand with thunderstorms and temperature drop
The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a warning today about a cold wave of weather that is expected to hit the northern Thailand region. Residents are advised to prepare for thunderstorms, which are predicted to occur before a decrease in temperature between January 12 and 15. The high-pressure area or cold mass that covers the northeast and the South…
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