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    12Go introduces Japan Rail Passes to enhance travel accessibility for international travellers

    For those who have travelled throughout Thailand, 12Go is a well-known provider of various trips, though the platform itself has a much wider reach. Ranging from buses to planes, 12Go is undoubtedly a leading booking platform for travel throughout the...

  • Thai PM affirms progress of Eastern Economic Corridor of Innovation

    Thai PM affirms progress of Eastern Economic Corridor of Innovation

    Commendable strides have been achieved in the first five years of the Eastern Economic Corridor of Innovation (EECi), said Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. He said intense innovation and research activity outlined the success of this endeavour. PM Prayut, alongside Interior Minister, Anupong Paojinda, Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office, and Labour Minister, Suchart Chomklin embarked on a…

  • Thai woman seeks online help after Satanic relationship turns violent

    Thai woman seeks online help after Satanic relationship turns violent

    A distressing tale of abuse and threat came to light when a young Thai woman turned to the online community for assistance through a Facebook livestream. In her broadcast, she recounted the harrowing experience of being physically assaulted by her Satanist boyfriend following a visit to a fortune teller. The situation escalated to a point where the man even threatened…

  • Prescription for progress: Thai institute’s medical faculty initiative tackles healthcare challenge

    Prescription for progress: Thai institute’s medical faculty initiative tackles healthcare challenge

    To address a national healthcare predicament, the Praboromarajchanok Institute (PI), a constituent of the Thailand Ministry of Public Health, laid out a blueprint to inaugurate its faculty of medicine. This move is expected to significantly contribute to the current deficit of medical professionals around the country. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Minister of Public Health, held a meeting with operative officials of…

  • Monsoon mayhem: TMD predicts storms in Thailand over next 24 hours

    Monsoon mayhem: TMD predicts storms in Thailand over next 24 hours

    The Thai Department of Meteorology (TMD) forecasts storms and weather conditions for the next 24 hours. The southwesterly monsoon currently sweeping over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand is beginning to lose strength, while low-pressure areas continue to hover over Vietnam. Although rainfall is expected to lessen over Thailand, intense thunderstorms remain likely, particularly in northern and…

  • Clear for takeoff: Thailand’s aviation adopts pay-to-fly models amid post-Covid revival

    Clear for takeoff: Thailand’s aviation adopts pay-to-fly models amid post-Covid revival

    Thailand’s aviation industry is witnessing growth in pay-to-fly employment models after the struggle to regain its pre-Covid footing. In these arrangements, licensed pilots are required to pay more than 1.5 million baht (US$ 42,702) for training, a prerequisite to securing a job. This is happening against a backdrop of pilot salaries remaining below pre-pandemic levels due to a decrease in…

  • Thailand on alert: PM’s rain mandate amid flood concerns

    Thailand on alert: PM’s rain mandate amid flood concerns

    As Thailand braces for a spate of heavy rain and potential flash floods between August 10 to 15, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha initiated a stern mandate to the authorities. PM Prayut is urging the authorities to devise and implement necessary precautions in the wake of the forecasted weather scenario. The PM’s call to action comes amid an alert sounded by…

  • Heartbreaking find: Newborn baby found dead in Chao Phraya River, Bangkok

    Heartbreaking find: Newborn baby found dead in Chao Phraya River, Bangkok

    A shocking discovery was made earlier today when a newborn baby was found dead floating in the Chao Phraya River near a pier. Local police are now searching for the individual who left the child. Khunakorn Kamsri, the Deputy Inquiry Official at Bawon Mongkol Police Station, says he was alerted to the incident at around 9.30am today. The dead body…

  • Pedo teacher sexually assaults students under 15 years old, bigamously marries one pupil

    Pedo teacher sexually assaults students under 15 years old, bigamously marries one pupil

    The debauched actions of a pedophile school teacher have been exposed after the parents of one of his victims shed light on the alleged sex offender in the Isaan province of Chaiyaphum. The pedo teacher reportedly sexually assaulted more than 10 students under 15 years old while trying to cover his dirty deeds with cash. He even committed bigamy by…

  • Quiet burglary in bustling Bangkok: Thief snatches valuables as family sleeps

    Quiet burglary in bustling Bangkok: Thief snatches valuables as family sleeps

    In the heart of a quiet Bangkok residential area, a hushed invasion unfolded as a burglar stealthily moved through a household, stealing valuables with chilling precision while the homeowner, his partner and their one year old daughter slept soundly nearby. The homeowner, Anukul, a 30 year old factory engineer, woke on August 3 to find that his home, 13 Bang…

  • RTN officer shoots woman, sexually harasses another at Chiang Rai grocery store

    RTN officer shoots woman, sexually harasses another at Chiang Rai grocery store

    Police arrested a former Royal Thai Navy (RTN) officer who shot one woman and sexually harassed another woman at a local grocery in the northern province of Chiang Rai. The suspect shocked the community after saying he could kill anybody because he was a former RTN officer. Chaing Khong Police officers rushed to the incident scene at the grocery store in…

  • Sacred wings: Thai Airways welcomes 2 new A350 models for modern travel

    Sacred wings: Thai Airways welcomes 2 new A350 models for modern travel

    Thai International Airways (THAI) boosted its fleet with two newly blessed Airbus A350-900 aircraft designed for the modern traveller. The up-to-date design boasts private video touch screens on every seat. The Reverend Maha Ratchamongkol Muni, the assistant abbot of Wat Traimit Wittayaram, yesterday, August 9, presided over a blessing ceremony. These two latest additions to the portfolio of Thai Airways…

  • Burger King Thailand implements expansion and menu-diversification strategy

    Burger King Thailand implements expansion and menu-diversification strategy

    In a strategic response to the expected decline of Chinese tourists to Thailand, Burger King (Thailand) Co., is revising its market approach. It plans to expand its food range to introduce more non-burger products. This strategy aims to invite a broader customer base and boost revenues. As per the company’s general manager, Tanawat Damnernthong, Burger King has plans to establish…

  • Thai man attacks friend with knife over pawned mobile phone dispute in East Thailand

    Thai man attacks friend with knife over pawned mobile phone dispute in East Thailand

    The quiet community of Sri Racha was shaken when a resident took drastic action after a supposed denial of access to his mobile phone. A man yesterday reportedly launched a severe attack on his friend with a knife after he refused to give him a pawned mobile phone. The violent episode unfolded at Pruksachat Villa 2 Village, a peaceful neighbourhood…

  • Thief’s fiery hand sanitiser ploy nets 1.7 million baht loot from Bangkok gold shop

    Thief’s fiery hand sanitiser ploy nets 1.7 million baht loot from Bangkok gold shop

    In a daring solo heist, a robber invaded a gold shop in the Saimai area of Bangkok. Threatening to torch the shop by sprinkling hand sanitiser all around, the brazen thief caused shop staff to scatter, enabling him to pilfer gold worth 1.7 million baht, amounting to 48 baht of gold. The incident happened at 6.50pm yesterday. Bangkok police are…

  • Unholy exodus: Monks, novices, and altar boy expelled for unveiling corrupt abbot

    Unholy exodus: Monks, novices, and altar boy expelled for unveiling corrupt abbot

    Eight monks, along with novices and an altar boy were expelled from the Saeng Tham Khiri Monastery after they exposed the cloister’s corrupt abbot. As a result, they find themselves homeless, embarking on a directionless journey in Chachoengsao, located in south-central Thailand. Sympathetic locals residing in the Panom Sarakham district of Chachoengsao implored the Thai media to assist the Buddhist…

  • Field of fire: Suspected drug dealer’s clash ends in fatal shot in northern Thailand

    Field of fire: Suspected drug dealer’s clash ends in fatal shot in northern Thailand

    A suspected drug dealer was fatally shot after a gunfight in a secluded rice field in the Amnat Charoen Province, Thailand. Having previously fled law enforcement, the 36 year old man was discovered in his hideout yesterday. A local police officer, Natthawut Kampan, and his team from the Hua Taphan Police Station received a tip about a wanted criminal hiding…

  • Pickup truck collision leads to electrifying fatal accident in Chon Buri

    Pickup truck collision leads to electrifying fatal accident in Chon Buri

    A fatal accident occurred in Chon Buri when a pickup truck collided with a parked bus and electrocution ensued due to the impact on a high-voltage electric post, causing three sections to snap. The driver of the pickup lost his life, along with his severed leg which was discovered nearby. Sub-lieutenant Mongkol Siriwech, Deputy Investigation Officer of Saen Suk Police…

  • Building dreams: Concrete ideas flow at Pattaya villa meet for Zenith Residences

    Building dreams: Concrete ideas flow at Pattaya villa meet for Zenith Residences

    In a groundbreaking development, a meeting was held yesterday morning to discuss innovative concrete solutions for the construction of the new Zenith Residences Pattaya, a luxury housing project comprising seven large residences. This project is set to introduce construction materials and technical solutions that have never been used before in Thailand’s residential construction sector. The meeting’s focal point was the…

  • High-stakes crackdown: Chiang Mai’s administrative ace raids gambling dens

    High-stakes crackdown: Chiang Mai’s administrative ace raids gambling dens

    Chiang Mai administrative team, led by Ronnarong Tipsiri, swooped on several prominent gambling dens operating in the heart of the city. After a collaborative operation involving over 40 officers from various entities, they arrested 104 people behind an operation that had a daily turnover of over 1 million baht (US$28,530). This decisive action took place yesterday, in response to multiple…

  • Tragic twist: Teenager shoots parents with father’s firearm in northeast Thailand

    Tragic twist: Teenager shoots parents with father’s firearm in northeast Thailand

    Police apprehended an 18 year old man who shot his parents with his father’s gun at the family residence in the Mukdaharn province of northeastern Thailand. Community leader Saenee Promwicha reached out to the Meaung Mukdaharn Police officers yesterday afternoon after the teenage gunman, Pee, shot his parents at home. Police rushed to the scene with a rescue team and…

  • Unprecedented alliance: Thailand and China team up against transnational cybercrime

    Unprecedented alliance: Thailand and China team up against transnational cybercrime

    In a move aimed at suffocating transnational crime, call centre scams and cybercrime, the governments of Thailand and China have come together in an unprecedented cooperative collaboration. Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon yesterday played host to Xu Ganlu, the Vice Minister of Public Security and the hand at the helm of the National Immigration Administration of China. The primary…

  • Pheu Thai candidate Srettha sues over tax evasion allegations from Chuwit

    Pheu Thai candidate Srettha sues over tax evasion allegations from Chuwit

    In a recent turn of events surrounding the Pheu Thai Party, Srettha Thavisin, the prime ministerial candidate, commanded his legal counsel to start a legal battle against the well-known whistleblower Chuwit Kamolvisit. This move comes in response to allegations raised by Chuwit that Srettha was complicit in tax evasion incidents related to land acquisitions by the property giant, Sansiri Plc.…

  • Thai doctor cautions against Streptococcus suis infection from undercooked pork

    Thai doctor cautions against Streptococcus suis infection from undercooked pork

    Highlighting the perils associated with consuming raw or undercooked pork, Thai cardiologist, Nopnath Tiarracht Suwann, recently posted a timely warning on Facebook, Kan Nop. He shared the examples of five patients contracting Streptococcus suis septicemia, a life-threatening infection colloquially known as swine meningitis, within just eight days of this month at Khon Kaen Hospital where he practices. “During my service…

  • Abandoned but not alone: Thai family rescues woman and baby

    Abandoned but not alone: Thai family rescues woman and baby

    A Thai family shared a heart-wrenching story of how they helped a Thai woman and her six month old baby get home after her husband abandoned them mid-journey in the central province of Samut Sakhon. Weerawat Nuanphaka shared pictures and videos of the moment when he and his wife, Chayaphat, escorted the woman and her baby home on Facebook. “I…

  • Jasmine flower prices double ahead of Mother’s Day celebrations

    Jasmine flower prices double ahead of Mother’s Day celebrations

    In the run-up to the upcoming Mother’s Day festival, people often give dear old mum jasmine flowers to show appreciation for their mother’s kindness, affection and love. But capitalism means that as the demand for jasmine has risen sharply, prices for the flower are also surging. At the Jor Jae market today, in Pimai Sub-district, Nakhon Ratchasima, 61 year old…

  • Thai sex pest blames mental health issue for sexually harassing underage schoolgirls

    Thai sex pest blames mental health issue for sexually harassing underage schoolgirls

    Police finally swooped to arrest a Thai sex pest who harassed a number of underage schoolgirls in Bangkok after an intense two-week search. On arrest, the deviant blamed mental health issues as the reason for his perverted behaviour. In July, several schoolgirls in Bangkok fell victim to the Thai pervert, later identified as 35 year old Jirayut Phomhom. According to…

  • Brawl of hearts: In love and war, Indian men clash for Thai maiden in Pattaya

    Brawl of hearts: In love and war, Indian men clash for Thai maiden in Pattaya

    British writer John Lyly once wrote “All is fair in love and war,” but try saying that to two groups of Indian men who brawled in the street in a bid to win the heart of a fair Thai maiden on Southern Pattaya Road last night. According to an eyewitness who shared the account with Channel 3, a heated altercation…

  • Dog’s ‘pawsitive’ intuition: Abandoned newborn found in black bag thanks to heroic pet

    Dog’s ‘pawsitive’ intuition: Abandoned newborn found in black bag thanks to heroic pet

    A newborn girl, hastily packed into a black bag and dumped near a wall, was saved just in time, thanks to a family pet, a dog named Pong, whose unusual growling led the family to the infant. This bizarre event took place today opposite the Nong Khai Police Station. In the Hin Ngom sub-district of Muaeng Nong Khai district, Nong…

  • Rice price hikes worry restaurant owners, some pass costs to diners

    Rice price hikes worry restaurant owners, some pass costs to diners

    Rice prices have begun to climb, causing restaurateurs concern about the cost of producing made-to-order meals. Despite this, some restaurants have opted not to increase prices, sympathising with their customers. They are instead appealing to the government to control the cost. The Ministry of Commerce directed related agencies to balance rice prices after a lull in rainfall from El Niño…

  • Temple scam: Thai abbot & Chinese nationals caught in 273 million baht fake amulet scheme

    Temple scam: Thai abbot & Chinese nationals caught in 273 million baht fake amulet scheme

    The Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police (RTP) made public that the RTP seized 273 million baht from a Thai abbot and a group of Chinese nationals for selling fake amulets to Chinese tourists at the Buddhist monastery called Kaho Chi Chan or Big Buddha Mountain in Chon Buri province. More than 20 Thai and Chinese people are under…