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Thai woman scammed out of 440,000 baht by Filipino boyfriend
A Thai woman sought assistance from a non-profit organisation for her Filipino boyfriend, who claimed he was tortured by Thai police, only to later discover that he was a scammer who swindled her out of 440,000 baht. The 61 year old Thai woman, Nathathai, reached out to non-profit organisation Saimai Survive, reporting that her 58 year old Filipino boyfriend, Mark,…
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Taiwan warns citizens about visiting Thailand over fraud risks
Taiwan issued a stark warning to its citizens, naming Thailand among five Southeast Asian countries considered high-risk destinations due to their association with fraud rings. The advisory also includes Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos. According to a Taiwan News report, the Taiwanese Interior Ministry is taking proactive measures to protect its citizens from falling victim to scam operations. Travellers to…
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Man shot by police after machete attack in Nakhon Si Thammarat
A 57 year old man wielding a machete was fatally shot after attacking police and residents in Nakhon Si Thammarat’s Thung Song district. The incident occurred yesterday, February 19, when police attempted to subdue him following reports of his violent behaviour. At the scene in Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat, officers discovered the body of the victim, Adisak, with a bullet wound to…
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Suspect in Chai Nat dentist murder arrested after 10 years
A man accused of fatally stabbing a dentist in a Chai Nat pub 10 years ago has been apprehended. After a decade-long search, police arrested the suspect in a rented room, ending a notorious case. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), under the leadership of officers including Police Lieutenant General Jiraphob Bhuridej and Police Major General Sophon Sarapattana, coordinated the arrest.…
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Elderly woman found dead after gate collapse in Nakhon Ratchasima
An 80 year old woman was found dead after a metal gate collapsed on her, with the discovery made the following morning. A housekeeper became suspicious when the woman, who had previously called to say she would attend a funeral, did not arrive as expected. Yesterday, February 19, Police Lieutenant Colonel (Female) Kornwika Manopsin, a deputy investigator from Phimai Police…
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Thai Airways aims for top 10 global rank by this year
Chansin Treenuchagron, a key figure in Thai Airways, emphasised the airline’s crucial role in national development while aiming to rank among the top 10 airlines globally. The discussion took place yesterday, February 19 at the Matichon Leadership Forum 2025, held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok. Chansin, a board member and executive planner of Thai Airways International…
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Thailand video news | Ex-Thai Actress Accuses British Husband of Fraud and Infidelity, Calm Restored After Cambodia-Thailand Border Temple Altercation
Bangkok Adopts Beijing’s Air Pollution Solutions in Landmark Deal Bangkok is taking a major step towards tackling air pollution by partnering with Beijing, leveraging China’s expertise in reducing harmful PM2.5 pollutants. As Thailand and China celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties, this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will facilitate knowledge exchange, training, and pilot projects aimed at improving Bangkok’s air quality.…
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Phang Nga to host mobile lottery draw on March 1
The upcoming lottery draw on March 1 will be a mobile draw held in Phang Nga province. The Government Lottery Office plans to conduct the draw at the Le Erawan Hotel’s Mai Fah Room in Mueang district, Phang Nga. Khaosod Online has compiled a decade’s worth of statistics from March 1 draws. This includes notable repeating numbers and popular numbers…
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Thai farmers demand rise in rice price to 10,000 baht per tonne
Farmers congregated at Government House in Bangkok, yesterday, February 19, urging the government to increase rice prices from the current 6,000 baht to 10,000 baht per tonne. Farmers from various provinces, including Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, and Suphan Buri, sought meetings with the prime minister, the agriculture minister, or the commerce minister to discuss solutions to declining rice prices. Deputy Commerce Minister…
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Police track down gunman who fatally shot pet dog in Koh Samui
Police are searching for a gunman who fatally shot a four year old dog in a community in Koh Samui, an island in the southern province of Surat Thani, on Monday, February 17. A 35 year old Thai woman, Wiramaya, is seeking justice for her mixed Thai Bangkaew-Labrador dog, Lucky, who was shot dead on Monday. The lifeless dog was…
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Immigration Bureau arrests two foreigners for sexual offences
The Immigration Bureau 3 apprehended two foreign nationals involved in sexual offences. The first suspect, 68 year old Rudolf, was arrested for indecent acts with a minor, while the second suspect, 41 year old Oliver, was charged with abducting and sexually abusing a minor. Police Lieutenant General Phanumart Boonyaluck, commissioner of the Immigration Bureau, ordered a crackdown on crimes related…
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Scam horror: Ethiopian men reveal abuse in Myanmar compounds
In Thailand’s Fort Wachiraprakan military camp, four Ethiopian men revealed bruises and scars they acquired during their detention in Myanmar’s infamous scam compounds. Yotor, a 19 year old, spoke about daily electric shocks. These men are among 260 individuals, primarily human trafficking victims, transferred from Myanmar to Thailand as part of an ongoing international effort to dismantle scam centres along…
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Bangkok’s Pink Line monorail to offer free test rides in June
The Pink Line monorail branch to Muang Thong Thani will offer free rides during its test run in June before starting full services in July. Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit announced that the 3-kilometre extension from Si Rat Station to Mueang Thong Thani will begin test operations in late June. During this period, rides will be free, leading up to the official…
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Phayao abbot leaves monkhood after photos with partner emerge
A well-known abbot and subdistrict head monk in Mueang district, Phayao province, has left the monkhood following the circulation of photos showing him dining with his male partner. The incident, which took place in Phetchabun province, led to significant public attention. Yesterday morning, February 19, the abbot completed the formal process of leaving the monkhood and departed from the temple,…
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Police arrest 32 in Kanchanaburi smuggling operation
Police in Kanchanaburi pursued a gang smuggling illegal workers, resulting in the arrest of 32 people. The driver managed to escape, abandoning the vehicle. Workers were found with a string tied to their wrists, indicating their intended work locations in various provinces. Police Major General Khongkrit Lertsitthikul, commander of the Highway Police Division, and Police Colonel Pakhapol Suchon, commander of…
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Pattaya police allegedly ignore theft case of Japanese tourist
A Japanese tourist accused Pattaya Police Station officers of inaction after losing cash and belongings on his first day in Pattaya. The officers reportedly asked him to investigate the theft case himself. The victim, 78 year old Yoshiki Matsuura, reached out to Thai news agencies to expose the inaction of the Thai police to the public. He expressed his disappointment and urged…
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Gunmen ambush police in Pattani, killing two officers
Gunfire erupted late last night when a group of assailants ambushed police officers in Yarang district, resulting in the immediate deaths of two officers at the scene. The incident occurred yesterday, February 19, at approximately 11.25pm, prompting an urgent investigation to track down the perpetrators. Residents alerted the police upon hearing gunshots in the middle of the night. The unidentified…
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Thaksin Shinawatra to visit Narathiwat for security talks
Thaksin Shinawatra, the former Prime Minister of Thailand, is set to visit Narathiwat on Sunday, February 23 as an informal adviser to the ASEAN chair, where he will discuss security matters with officials in Thailand’s Deep South. The visit, confirmed by Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai yesterday, marks Thaksin’s first return to the region since his tenure…
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Burmese man kills Thai woman for refusing sex for second time
Police yesterday, February 19, arrested a Burmese man for killing a Thai woman and abandoning her body in a roadside forest in the central province of Samut Sakhon, allegedly because she refused to have sex with him a second time. A motorcycle taxi rider came across an overturned motorcycle on Ban Phaeo-Pratone Road and stopped to investigate. He then spotted…
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Pattaya fights a shore thing: War declared on stinky seaweed
In a bid to rescue their once-pristine shorelines, Pattaya City officials have declared war on the stinking seaweed invasion that’s left Krating Rai Beach in turmoil. Under Deputy Mayor Manoch Nongyai, a massive clean-up operation was launched yesterday, February 19, as officers from the Cleaning Control Division, Pollution Control Division, and Natural Resources and Environment Department rolled up their sleeves…
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Bangkok braces for a thunderstorm as heavy rains roll in
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has forecast thunderstorms in 39 provinces tomorrow, with Bangkok expected to experience the heaviest rainfall. Strong gusts of wind and high waves in the Gulf of Thailand are anticipated, prompting cautious navigation advice for sailors. Yesterday, February 19, the TMD issued a 24-hour weather forecast. Thunderstorms are expected in parts of northern Thailand, the western…
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Thailand launches new luxury bus service to Pattaya and Hua Hin
Thailand is about to rescue those arriving in the Land of Smiles lost in a sea of taxis with a new first-class bus service that’s set to redefine airport transfers from Bangkok, to Pattaya and Hua Hin. Thailand’s state-run Transport Co., is ready to roll out a swanky first-class bus service starting on March 8, promising to make the dreary…
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Woman forgets cat in car, feline locked-in overnight (video)
A woman faced criticism after discovering her beloved cat was locked in a car overnight, despite the feline sneaking in on its own. Fortunately, a window had been left slightly open. Meanwhile, the woman’s mother searched tirelessly throughout the night for the missing pet. Social media users jokingly commented on who might inherit the family fortune. Yesterday, TikTok user @su_fk1992…
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Bangkok to adopt Beijing’s air pollution solutions in landmark deal
Bangkok is set to benefit from Beijing’s expertise in tackling air pollution, as the two capitals signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Air Quality Monitoring and Management Cooperation. The agreement, signed via video between the Beijing Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s Environment Department, marks a major step in the fight against toxic smog.…
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Industry Ministry seizes 49 million baht substandard steel
Industry Ministry officials have seized substandard steel and electrical accessories worth 49.2 million baht in Bangkok and Chon Buri, ordering a factory suspension and launching further investigations into non-compliant products. Industry Minister Akanat Promphan announced that a special committee, led by Thitipat Chotedechachai, conducted inspections in collaboration with the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) and provincial industrial offices. The operation…
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Phuket urges waste separation as incinerator shuts down
Phuket’s waste crisis is escalating as the island’s only public incinerator shuts down for a month-long renovation, forcing local government operatives to dump hundreds of tonnes of excess waste into overflowing landfills. Deputy Mayor Suphot La-ongphet visited the Phuket Solid Waste Disposal Centre at Saphan Hin on Monday, February 17 to discuss emergency waste management measures with municipal engineers and…
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Fatal collision claims young man’s life in Chachoengsao province
A tragic accident occurred when a young man, on his way home after work, collided with a parked truck and was subsequently run over by a pickup truck, leading to his death. The incident took place at 6pm yesterday, February 18, on Suwinthawong Road, heading towards Mueang Chachoengsao, in Sala Daeng subdistrict, Bang Nam Priao district, Chachoengsao province. Police Lieutenant…
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Thai Union hosts PM in Songkhla to boost seafood industry
Executives from the Thai Union Group Public Company Limited, a global leader in the seafood industry, hosted Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her Cabinet yesterday, February 18. The visit took place at the Thai Union Seafood Company’s frozen seafood processing plant in Songkhla province. The aim was to understand challenges and explore strategies to enhance the competitiveness of Thailand’s fisheries…
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Fire destroys Phatthalung home, residents escape unscathed
A fire engulfed the home of an 83 year old former forestry official late at night in the Phatthalung area. The blaze destroyed the wooden house, though fortunately, all five residents escaped unharmed. The fire is suspected to have been caused by an electrical short circuit. Police Captain Sorawit Rakjui, duty officer at Mueang Phatthalung Police Station, received a report…
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Sisaket woman takes child hostage after mental health meltdown
A 28 year old woman with a history of psychiatric issues held her three year old daughter hostage and attacked her mother in Sisaket’s Mueang district. Emergency services responded promptly, securing the woman and taking her to a hospital for treatment. Upon arriving at the residence in Ban Chan, Sam subdistrict, police from Mueang Sisaket Provincial Police Station, along with…
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