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Bangkok Port set for a glamorous makeover: Transport ministry
Bangkok’s iconic port is about to get a dazzling transformation. The Thai Transport Ministry has unveiled plans to turn parts of the port into a buzzing entertainment complex – but there’s a catch. Officials are calling for clearer government regulations before the project can truly set sail. Speaking at a media briefing, Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri made it clear…
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Thai woman seeks justice after husband’s murder ruled accident
A Thai woman in Chon Buri is seeking justice for her husband who she claimed was murdered last month despite the police concluding the case as a fatal accident. The 28 year old water vending machine technician, Nattaphon Chantaphum, died on August 24 following a suspicious incident on the night of August 23 when a female customer hired him to…
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Phuket vendors demand extended hours and free parking
Vendors from Phuket City Municipality Fresh Market 2 in Phuket Town gathered at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday, September 10 to request officials to waive parking fees and extend the operating hours of the soon-to-open Go Wholesale fresh produce mall nearby. The formal request was submitted by the vendors, accompanied by members of the Kon Noom Team, to Monchai Sae-Lao, Director…
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Illegal factory busted in Bangkok, over 30 million baht of fake drugs seized
Officers from the Investigation Department of the Metropolitan Bureau (IDMB) recently conducted a raid on an illegal factory in the Tungkru district of Bangkok following a tip-off about the production of multiple fake drugs, including counterfeit Viagra, painkillers, and petroleum jelly. IDMB police officers, together with officials from the Ministry of Public Health, arrived at the illegal factory in Soi…
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London firefighters take on 110-floor climb to honour 9/11
In a powerful tribute to the bravery of their New York counterparts, two British firefighters will tackle an extraordinary feat: climbing the equivalent of 110 floors—while wearing full fire gear. The firefighters, 35 year old Sam Hayward and 40 year old Jonathan Freeman from Bethnal Green Fire Station in East London, are set to undertake the gruelling challenge this afternoon…
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Army sergeant dies in tragic Chumphon car crash
An army sergeant tragically lost his life in a car accident in Chumphon after his vehicle veered off the road, collided with another vehicle, and spun out of control. Police are investigating the incident to determine the exact cause. Police Lieutenant Colonel Samart Than-in from the Thasae Police Station received a report about the collision on Phetkasem Road heading south,…
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Cambodian woman caught begging in Bangkok with three children
Immigration officials have apprehended a Cambodian woman again for begging in central Bangkok, this time with her three children. Last year, she was deported with two children for similar offences but returned, citing the generosity of Thai citizens. Police Colonel Kachapon Pathomang, the Investigation Superintendent of Immigration Division 1, and Police Lieutenant Colonel Suriya Puangsomboon, Deputy Superintendent of Investigations, along…
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Couple in Nonthaburi finds rare Melo pearl worth 500,000 baht
A couple in Nonthaburi, Thailand, were thrilled to discover a rare Melo pearl in a cockle shell, valued at half a million baht. The pearl, weighing 1.91 carats, was verified as genuine and came with a certification. Adisak Sidao, a 29 year old foreman, and Sawitri Sangjan, a 27 year old company employee, shared their excitement after stumbling upon this…
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Thailand video news | Pattaya hit-and-run tragedy, American YouTuber crashes tuk-tuk
In Thailand video news, Jay covers stories from across Thailand. The news stories include a family in Pattaya is pleading for justice after a devastating hit-and-run tragedy, while a viral barber pricing list based on penis size raises eyebrows in Thailand. An American YouTuber finds himself in trouble after crashing a tuk-tuk into a temple wall, and in Phuket,…
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On duty Thai rescuers stabbed for false sexual assault accusation
A drunk Thai man and his friend attacked and stabbed rescuers who came to help them after a motorcycle accident in the central province of Chachoengsao, following a false accusation of sexual assault. The 28 year old suspect, Thianchai, who was intoxicated, crashed his motorcycle on Sukhumvit Road in the Bang Pakong district of Chachoengsao province yesterday, September 9. The…
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Search continues for individual who jumped off Rama VII Bridge
Emergency services are searching for an individual who reportedly jumped off the Rama VII Bridge into the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. Despite a thorough search, no body has been found yet. The incident was first reported at 6.26pm yesterday, September 10, by the Rama 199 Radio Centre, which received information from the Special Operations and Water Rescue Unit. The…
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Deputy mayor’s house in Ubon Ratchathani destroyed by fire
Residents narrowly escaped a dramatic house fire, which destroyed the home of a local deputy mayor in Ubon Ratchathani. The blaze, which started in a prayer room, was only discovered after a neighbour alerted the family. Police Lieutenant Prasert Ayuwong, an investigator with the Mueang Ubon Ratchathani Police Station, reported details of the incident. The fire broke out yesterday evening…
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Call to pause new national parks amid Thap Lan land conflict
The People’s Movement for a Just Society (P-Move) has called on the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry to pause the designation of new national parks, urging that the conflicts within Thap Lan National Park be resolved by fostering a harmonious coexistence between humans and nature. Natural Resources and Environment Minister Chalermchai Sri-on, on his first day in office, announced plans…
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Thai ladyboy steals motorbike key in Phuket home invasion
A woman in Phuket experienced a frightening encounter when a ladyboy, apparently under the influence of drugs, entered her home uninvited and demanded the key to her motorbike. When she refused, the individual stole the key and, after a confrontation with a group of young males, fled the scene. The incident gained public attention after Facebook user Earn PhimPhattha shared…
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Tuk tuk theft: driver steals American tourist’s money and valuables
Police arrested a tuk tuk driver who stole money and belongings from an American tourist last month. The thief sped away from the scene with the victim’s possessions, worth over 40,000 baht. The American victim, James Anthony Viafore, filed a complaint at Chakkrawat Police Station on August 30, reporting that he lost all his money and belongings to the Thai…
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New 3.5 kilometres runway at U-Tapao airport to begin construction
U-Tapao Rayong-Pattaya International Airport is set to commence construction of its second runway this year. The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is currently seeking a loan from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to fund the project. Italian-Thai Development (ITD) has been chosen as the contractor for the runway, according to Chula Sukmanop, secretary-general of the EEC. The project is being…
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Thailand plans 20-baht flat fee for electric rail, 8 billion baht budget
The Transport Ministry has announced plans to allocate an annual budget of 8 billion baht to support a 20-baht flat fee policy for all electric rail services in Bangkok. Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit stated that a dedicated team will be formed to expedite the policy’s implementation, aiming to cap the maximum fare for all electric rail services in Bangkok and…
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Driver’s locked fingers cause truck crash in Nakhon Ratchasima
A pickup truck driven by a man experienced a sudden case of locked fingers, causing him to lose control and crash off the road in Nakhon Ratchasima, resulting in significant vehicle damage. He was transporting old items for sale at the time of the accident. Yesterday evening, a silver pickup truck with Nakhon Ratchasima registration lost control and veered off…
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Thief steals aluminium ladder in second Pattaya apartment heist
A thief has struck again at an apartment in Pattaya, stealing an aluminium ladder in what marks the second incident at the location this year. The theft occurred yesterday, and the victim, 26 year old Pimnapa Yamsantia, provided CCTV footage to local news reporters to aid in identifying the culprit. The footage shows a man, estimated to be between 30…
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Thailand’s 400-baht wage hike alarms small hotel owners
Hoteliers in Thailand express concern that raising the daily minimum wage to 400 baht exclusively for large employers could disrupt the job market in the hotel sector. This pay disparity may attract workers to larger hotels, leaving smaller establishments struggling to retain staff. With Thailand’s tourism industry yet to fully rebound, industry leaders urge the government to focus on reducing…
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Rakesh Saxena to be deported to India after Thai prison release
Rakesh Saxena, the central figure in the collapse of Bangkok Bank of Commerce (BBC), has been detained by police following his release from prison and will be deported to India. The collapse of the bank in 1995, due to the mismanagement of large undercollateralized loans, marked the beginning of the Asian financial crisis known as the Tom Yam Kung crisis.…
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PM Paetongtarn faces ethics probe over mini-heart gesture
Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces a new accusation by serial petitioner Ruangkrai Leekitwattana, who claims she committed a serious offence by making a mini-heart gesture while in her civil service dress uniform. Ruangkrai, known for seeking the dissolution of the Pheu Thai Party for alleged domination by Paetongtarn’s father Thaksin, has focused his efforts on the ethics section of…
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Intoxicated man attacks hospital guard with knife in Chaiyaphum
A middle-aged man, angry and intoxicated, attacked a security guard at Phu Khiao Chaloem Phra Kiat Hospital in Chaiyaphum, leading to a dramatic confrontation involving a knife. Police quickly apprehended the suspect and charged him with multiple offences. The incident occurred at the hospital’s exit, where a man in an orange shirt and jeans engaged in a heated argument with…
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Thamanat Prompow sues for defamation over ministry interference
Former Agriculture Minister Thamanat Prompow is suing three public figures for defamation, accusing them of alleging his interference in his successor’s duties. Thamanat has engaged lawyer Thanadon Suwannarit to file these defamation lawsuits against legal scholar Jade Donavanik, former Bangkok MP Boonyod Sukthinthai, and Thai Pakdee Party leader Warong Dechgitvigrom. The complaints were lodged with the Nang Loeng police in…
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Transport Co revives Thailand-Laos bus service in early November
The state-run Transport Co is set to revive the Udon Thani–Nong Khai-Vang Vieng bus service in early November, aiming to enhance connectivity between Thailand and Laos. Vang Vieng, located in the Lao province of Vientiane, is renowned for its stunning landscapes, limestone cliffs, and caves. Transport Co’s Acting General Manager Atthawit Rakchamroon confirmed that the decision to restart the bus…
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Woman gives birth in ambulance en route to Ayutthaya hospital
A woman gave birth inside an ambulance while being rushed to a hospital in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. The incident occurred on Rojana Road near the Uthai-Bang Pa-in intersection. Volunteers from the Phutthaisawan Foundation, who were assisting the woman, revealed that this particular ambulance had seen six births before, all of which coincided with lottery wins. The event took place…
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Chiang Rai market shut due to severe flooding
Sai Lom Joi Market, typically lively and bustling, found itself submerged and closed yesterday due to flooding from the overflowing Sai River. The market, located on the border with Myanmar in Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai district, faced the deluge after the river burst its banks late Monday night. Heavy rainfall had been battering the border region since Sunday night, causing…
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Man trapped on rooftop tent in Mae Sai amid strong currents
A man has been trapped on a rooftop tent in the Mae Sai district of Chiang Rai for nine hours due to strong water currents. Efforts to rescue him with a jet ski were unsuccessful, prompting ongoing attempts to save him. Yesterday, September 10, a Facebook page named แอน แม่สายมหานคร broadcasted live footage of a man stuck on the roof…
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Heavy rain forecast in Thailand with potential flooding risks
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasted heavy rain for the next 10 days, cautioning that a fairly strong monsoon will hit from September 13 to September 20. The TMD identified areas likely to experience severe rainfall, flooding, and forest water overflow. TMD updated its daily accumulated rain forecast, which is recorded every 24 hours from 7am to 7am the next…
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Thai YouTuber harassed by fan seeking 150,000 baht
A famous Thai social media influencer and YouTuber exposed the harassing behaviour of a female fan who demanded 150,000 baht from her to pay off a debt. After the revelation, the fan threatened to sue the influencer for violating personal information laws. The influencer, 30 year old Varaporn “Bew” Piyanantasomdee, took to her social media accounts to reveal that the…
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