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3 Thai victims injured after 1-tonne traffic sign collapses in Saraburi
A large traffic sign collapsed onto a motorcycle on the Friendship Highway in Saraburi province, leaving three victims in serious injuries. Police suspected that the incident was caused by stolen bolts securing the sign’s support pole. The accident occurred in the afternoon on Saturday, February 1, along the Friendship Highway in the Pak Phiao sub-district of Saraburi province. Police officers…
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Pattaya nightlife stalls for Thailand’s advance voting
The bustling nightlife in Pattaya took an unusual pause yesterday, February 1, as bars and entertainment venues shuttered their doors in line with Thailand’s election laws. The alcohol ban, in effect from January 31, was part of nationwide preparations for advance voting yesterday ahead of the general election on February 8. Popular nightlife strips in Pattaya, known for their neon…
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Russian man jumps from plane after landing at Bangkok airport
A foreign man in underwear, believed to be a Russian national, caused chaos and jumped off an airplane from an emergency exit door shortly after it landed at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok, following a journey from Vietnam. A Thai woman who was travelling on the same flight shared footage of the incident on her TikTok account, @piapornchamsri, on…
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Thailand News | Political parties aim to improve conditions for sex workers before election, Phuket’s iconic Big Buddha viewpoint readies to welcome visitors again
Today we’ll be talking about pledges from political parties to support sex workers amid ongoing elections, a Russian man going buck-wild on a Bangkok-bound flight, and a little later they say that French is the most romantic language, and apparently that translates into exhibitionism in the form of a Tuk-Tuk fook in Phuket. Political Parties Aim to Improve Conditions for…
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Armed thief steals over 10 million baht in gold from Sukhumvit mall
Police successfully identified a suspect in a late-night robbery at a gold shop inside a shopping mall on Soi Sukhumvit 50 in Bangkok, in which gold accessories worth more than 10 million baht and around 170,000 baht in cash were stolen. The commander of Metropolitan Police Division 5, Wittawat Chinkham, told the media that the robbery took place at around…
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Owner demands justice after cat found dead outside neighbour’s home
A cat owner filed a complaint in Songkhla today, February 2, after his Persian cat was found dead inside a sack under suspicious circumstances, with conflicting accounts over whether the animal had been mauled by dogs or killed deliberately. The incident involves a nine month old Persian cat named Kitkat, whose owner, 20 year old Patchara, said the cat was…
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AOT to raise passenger service charge for international flights from May
Airports of Thailand (AOT) confirmed plans to increase the passenger service charge (PSC) for international departures in May this year. While the increase will largely affect foreign travellers, AOT insisted that it will not reduce the number of international visitors to Thailand. The chief executive officer of AOT, Paweena Jariyathitipong, told local media that the PSC for passengers departing on international…
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Public backlash erupts over ECT mistakes in advance voting
Public criticism mounted against officials from the Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) following a series of mistakes reported during Thailand’s advanced voting yesterday, February 1. The ECT scheduled February 1 for advance voting ahead of the official General Election on February 8. It is designed to allow eligible Thai citizens who live outside their registered home provinces, or who are…
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Russian men arrested in Bangkok for dismembering compatriot
Two Russian men were arrested in Bangkok yesterday, February 1, for allegedly murdering and dismembering a fellow countryman in Pattaya, before fleeing the seaside city and hiding out in the capital. The case stunned both police and locals after a foreign man’s body parts were found scattered across five locations. Forensic officers confirmed that several organs, particularly the section from…
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Thai man’s sacred tattoo test leads to axe injuries
In Samut Prakan, a 37 year old man aimed to test the protective power of his sacred tattoos but ended with injuries from an axe. The incident occurred late on Saturday night in a house on Thepharak Road in Mueang Samut Prakan district and was reported by his girlfriend who found him bleeding. Rescue teams from the Ruam Katanyu Foundation…
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Police hunt suspect after immigration officer’s fatal stabbing
Police in Samut Prakan are currently pursuing a suspect following the fatal stabbing of an immigration officer. The incident occurred near the U-turn close to the BTS Chang Erawan station in Pak Nam, Mueang district today, on February 1. Upon receiving the alert, police from Mueang Samut Prakan coordinated with investigative officers, as well as emergency medical services from Samut…
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Cyber police arrest Telegram group admin for child porn distribution
Cyber police have arrested the administrator of a Telegram group involved in recruiting members to view child pornography clips, following an operation carried out today, February 1. The raid uncovered a large quantity of illicit video material linked to the online network. Police Lieutenant General Surapol Prembutr, commander of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, together with officers from relevant units,…
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Phuket’s Big Buddha viewpoint set to reopen after renovations this month
The Big Buddha viewpoint, located between Chalong and Kata in Phuket, is anticipated to welcome visitors again this month, bringing cautious optimism to locals and tourism operators alike. Phra Khru Wisutkitiyaphon, abbot of Wat Kittisangkharam, has announced that the reopening will occur once renovations and cleaning are completed, with an exact date still pending confirmation. Temple officials continue to coordinate…
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Thai parties pledge support for sex workers ahead of election
Ahead of the February 8 election, various political parties in Thailand have expressed their support for sex workers, pledging to enhance protection and dignity under the law in a nation where prostitution remains illegal. The Service Workers in Group (Swing) Foundation recently organised a forum titled ‘Sex (Worker) and the City’ to explore policies related to sex work. Representatives from…
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Woman exposes lawyer taking secret photos in Chon Buri restroom
A shocking incident occurred at a petrol station near Bang Saen Beach in Chon Buri, when a woman discovered a man secretly taking photos in the women’s restroom. The man, later identified as a lawyer, was found to have a history of similar offences. Phawida Siangwan, the victim, recounted that at around 3am, after visiting Bang Saen Beach with her…
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Thailand marks Queen Sirikit’s 100-day memorial with nationwide ceremonies
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul led a merit-making ceremony at Government House on Saturday to commemorate the 100-day memorial of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother. The Royal Gazette announced that the 100-day royal rites would occur at the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall in the Grand Palace over the weekend, with the 100th day since her passing on Saturday.…
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Alcohol ban in effect nationwide today for advance voting
The Election Commission (EC) has enforced strict regulations for today’s advance voting, including a nationwide ban on alcohol sales and distribution. This ‘Dry Law’ aims to ensure order and fairness as voters head to the polls ahead of the main general election. The prohibition on selling, distributing, or organizing parties with alcohol began at 6pm on Saturday, January 31, and…
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Sudden blast injures two Thai soldiers near former conflict zone
Two Thai soldiers were injured while responding to a grass fire near the Chong An Ma border area today, January 30, after heat from the blaze triggered an explosion believed to have come from unexploded ordnance left over from past fighting. According to a report from the Second Army Region, the fire broke out in an area of dry grass…
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Truck snags wires and pulls down 70 power poles in Samut Prakan
A truck snagged on communication wires and later pulled down more than 70 electricity poles along a road in the Bang Pu area of Samut Prakan province today, January 30, causing widespread power outages in the area and nearby. Officers from Bang Pu Police Station were alerted to the accident at around 1pm. The incident occurred on a bridge at…
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Filmer criticised for not helping collapsed taxi driver in Ayutthaya
A taxi driver was filmed collapsing after crashing his car in a residential area in Ayutthaya today, January 30. The clip went viral and drew criticism toward the person filming, who was accused of recording instead of offering help. The video, shared on the Facebook page เจ๊ม้à¸à¸¢ v+, shows a taxi driving erratically before colliding with multiple parked cars. Moments…
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Product Watch warns Thai youth about cannabis vapes
Product Watch issued a warning yesterday, January 29, that electric cannabis vapes are spreading rapidly among young people, highlighting their low cost, easy availability, and toy‑like design as growing risks to children and teens. Associate Professor Dr Sirach Lapyai from the Faculty of Public Health at Mahidol University, who also manages the Product Watch project monitoring dangerous health products, said…
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Drug suspect abandons girlfriend in police chase on Ayutthaya road
A Thai drug user sped off on his motorcycle to escape police and continued fleeing even after his girlfriend fell from the vehicle. He did not get far and was arrested shortly afterwards. Footage from a police body camera went viral on Thai social media and was reposted by several news outlets. The video shows a man wearing a black…
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Pattaya rolls out colour-coded beach umbrellas to boost seaside views
Pattaya introduced new rule assigning specific umbrella colours to beach chair operators, saying the move will improve orderliness and create a more attractive seaside view for visitors. The mayor of Pattaya City, Porramate Ngampichate, shared the update on his official Facebook page yesterday, January 29, stating that umbrella colours and designs above beach chairs across the city would be standardised…
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Phuket man berates children in buffet, gets called out
A Facebook video went viral yesterday, January 29, after capturing a man shouting at two young brothers at a khanom jeen buffet in Phuket, shocking other diners. The clip, posted by the Facebook page à¸à¸µà¸‹à¹‰à¸à¸‚ยี้ข่าว :à¸à¸µà¸‹à¹‰à¸, shows the brothers, one in a striped shirt, the other in red, scooping food onto their plates. A man in a grey shirt behind them…
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Truck triggers blackout after toppling 70 poles in Samut Prakan
A container truck brought down more than 70 power poles in Samut Prakan early this morning, January 30, after becoming entangled with low-hanging communication cables while entering the Bang Pu Industrial Estate. The incident left a 2-kilometre stretch of power infrastructure severely damaged and caused widespread blackouts in the area, prompting emergency repairs expected to continue into the night. The…
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American motorcyclist killed in Pattaya head-on crash with SUV
An American motorcyclist lost his life after crashing into an SUV in the opposite lane on a road in Pattaya last night, January 29. Officers from Nong Prue Police Station and rescuers from Sawang Borriboon Dhammastan Foundation were alerted to the fatal accident on Pong Overpass above Number 35 Road in the Bang Lamung district at around 10pm. Upon arrival,…
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Thailand News | British tourist hurt in illegal paragliding mishap, travel guide: explore Thailand like Lisa
Today we’ll be talking about a deadly crash during a Royal Thai Air Force training mission, a British Tourist hurt in an illegal paragliding mishap, and a little later a Danish-Arab Influencer’s videos mocking Thai culture have gone viral. Sounds like bad news but don’t worry I’ve got some feel good stuff at the end of the show brought to…
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Foreign couple caught on video getting frisky in Phuket tuk tuk
A foreign couple were caught engaging in sexual activity inside a tuk tuk while crossing Patong Hill in Phuket yesterday, January 29, openly disregarding passing traffic and other motorists on the busy route. The video, recorded by a driver following behind, quickly went viral after being shared by the Facebook page Phuket Times today, January 30. In the clip, the…
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Dutch man held at Phuket Airport over assault on Thai vendor
Police arrested a Dutch man at Phuket International Airport yesterday, January 29, after he and three friends assaulted a Thai street vendor during a parking dispute in Patong last week. The owner of a beverage stall called Isaan Cafe, whose name was withheld, filed a complaint with Patong Police Station following the incident, which occurred at around 9.30pm on Saturday,…
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Four year old girl crashes Vespa into 7-Eleven in Pathum Thani
A four year old girl accidentally accelerated a Vespa scooter into a 7-Eleven store in Pathum Thani yesterday evening, January 29, injuring both herself and her aunt. The crash occurred around 7pm while the pair were arriving with two other family members at a 7-Eleven store in Soi Khukwang 11, Lat Lum Kaeo district. Officers from Khu Bang Luang Police…
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