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Raw meat review trend raises risk of Streptococcus suis infection in Thailand
A recent online trend involving the consumption of raw meat dishes, combined with cultural practices, has increased the risk of Streptococcus suis infections in Thailand. Health officials have expressed concern, as eight fatalities and a total of 163 cases of meningitis have been reported since January 1. The popularity of raw food and alcohol consumption has spiked due to social…
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Lottery prediction by Je Fong Beer released
As the Thai government lottery draws near on Thursday 1 June, several sources have provided their predictions, including famous celebrities, political news, online world, and renowned fortune-tellers. One such person, Je Fong Beer, has recently shared his top lottery number predictions for the upcoming draw. Je Fong Beer, owner of the Facebook page “Je Fong Beer 888,” has become famous…
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Easy pass stickers: Police accused of accepting bribes from overloaded trucks
A future Member of Parliament (MP) from the Move Forward Party (MFP), Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, has accused the Royal Thai Police (RTP) of accepting bribes and ignoring overloaded trucks. Wiroj claimed that these trucks, having allegedly paid bribes, are given special “easy pass stickers” that grant them exemption from police interference. Wiroj began posting about the corruption on his Facebook account…
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Chiang Mai teens seen vaping, sniffing glue in public in downtown
A group of audacious Chiang Mai teenagers, all under the age of 16, astounded onlookers with their outrageous behavior near the historic city moat in Chiang Mai. Their exploits included frolicking in the water, engaging in provocative dance moves, and using electronic cigarettes and inhalants, all while blatantly ignoring the stares and concerns of passersby who observed them. Four males…
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Heavy rain benefits Thai farmers, boosts rice planting in Nakhon Ratchasima area
Heavy rains in Nakhon Ratchasima province have resulted in flooded fields, signalling good news for farmers who are now preparing the land for rice cultivation in the Phimai district. A forecast from the Lower Northeastern Meteorology Centre predicts continued downpours and strong gusts of wind in the region. Alongside this weather forecast, a low-pressure area spanning across Cambodia and the…
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Japan prepares to destroy North Korean satellite-launching missile
Japan is preparing to intercept any North Korean missile that enters its territory, according to a statement from the country’s defence ministry. This announcement comes after North Korea informed Japan of its intention to launch a satellite between May 31 and June 11. The defence ministry stated it would use its Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) or Patriot Missile PAC-3 to destroy…
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Indian official drains dam searching for lost phone during selfie mishap
Indian official suspended after draining millions of litres from a local reservoir to retrieve a dropped mobile phone while taking a selfie, causing controversy and disciplinary action for involved personnel. Rajesh Vishwas, a 32 year old food safety officer, accidentally dropped his Samsung S23 Ultra worth 39,900 baht (US$1,144) in a three-metre deep reservoir during a picnic with friends. Despite…
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Modi inaugurates new Indian parliament amid opposition boycott
Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Indian parliament building yesterday in a ceremony steeped in religious symbolism, surrounded by priests. However, the event was boycotted by opposition parties. The new hexagonal building, which an opposition party has criticised for its coffin-like shape, is the focal point of Modi’s plan to remodel the heart of New Delhi, eradicating…
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Experience-based learning at Dusit Thani College: the key to success in hospitality
Graduates from Dusit Thani College, the forefront of higher education in culinary arts, hotel management, and tourism of Thailand and the ASEAN region, as well as a subsidiary of a five-star global hospitality chain Dusit International, are usually complimented by their employers that despite being a fresh graduate, they possess professionalism which is the readiness to work in the real…
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Update: Canadian hitman extradited to Thailand over Indian gangster’s murder in Phuket
Matthew Dupre, an alleged contract killer implicated in the murder of Canadian-Indian gangster Jimi Sandhu, back in February 2022, has been discreetly extradited to Thailand to face charges. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) announced that the Alberta Court in Canada agreed to send Dupre back to Thailand to face legal proceedings. Royal Thai Airforce Officers travelled to Vancouver to escort the…
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BREAKING: Man takes his child hostage at school in southern Thailand
A Thai man has reportedly taken his own child hostage at Phubodin Pittayalai School in the Lang Suan district of Chum Phon province in the southern part of Thailand. ThaiRath reported that a Thai man entered a school with a rifle at around 7am today, looking for his child. Once he found his child, both left the school together. Officers…
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Miracle numbers appear at Chiang Mai temple during candlelit ceremony
A Thai temple in Chiang Mai has revealed lottery numbers after a candlelit blessing ceremony. The numbers in the temple’s sacred water were previously linked to a million-baht winning ticket. The temple continues to host such ceremonies and supports around 30 monks. On May 28, a candlelit blessing ceremony was held at the San Ma Kiang Temple, Chiang Mai Province,…
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Turkey’s strategic significance grows amid Ukraine war and global leader congratulations
Turkey’s strategic significance on the global stage has become increasingly apparent amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, as evidenced by the swift congratulations extended to Recep Tayyip Erdogan following his recent election victory. Russian President Vladimir Putin was among the first to congratulate Erdogan, highlighting the Turkish leader’s “independent foreign policy” as a factor in his win. This policy includes…
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Erdogan wins third term, opposition bruised, Putin celebrates
Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s recent election victory in Turkey has left pollsters and analysts surprised, as they had predicted a closer race with opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu. With a difference of just four percentage points, Erdogan begins his third term in office, leading a strategically important NATO nation. Most voters chose Erdogan, a seasoned autocrat, over Kilicdaroglu, an untested democrat who…
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Teenage twins arrested for sexually assaulting girls under 15 years old
The twins aged 19 years old were arrested yesterday, May 18, after luring and sexually assaulting several girls aged under 15 years old in Ratchaburi province in central Thailand. This disturbing incident follows a history of criminal offences by the twins. One of them was only released from prison last year. The officers from Police Cyber Taskforce and Metropolitan Police…
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Ukraine thwarts Russia’s largest drone attack on Kyiv, president praises air defence
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky commended the country’s air defence forces following Russia’s most extensive drone attack on Kyiv since the conflict began. Zelensky referred to the forces as “heroes” after military leaders reported that the majority of the kamikaze drones deployed by Russia were intercepted. Regrettably, two individuals lost their lives, and several others were injured by debris. Russia has…
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Thai lottery buffs get a buzz out of bees for June 1 draw
A compilation of noteworthy Thai lottery numbers from various sources ahead of the June 1 draw is making a buzz online, as netizens share their preferred combinations in hopes of winning big. The car registration of a Thai resident became the focus of superstitious Thais after a swarm of bees swiftly established a hive on the parked car. Several people…
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Fat cat survives after falling from 6th floor, breaking car window
A fat cat managed to survive a fall from the sixth floor of a condominium in Bangkok, breaking the rear window of a car parked below. The car owner, upon discovering that the mischievous culprit was an adorable and overweight feline weighing 8.5 kilograms, graciously forgave the fat cat. The owner of the broken rear car window, Apiwat Toyothaka, shared a…
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Toyota motor Thailand bracing for car sales slump amidst political uncertainty
Toyota Motor Thailand predicts a further decline in car sales this month due to the ongoing political uncertainty surrounding the formation of a new government and its policies. Thailand held a General Election on May 14, with the Move Forward Party (MFP) securing the most seats in the House of Representatives. However, it is still uncertain whether the party can…
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Pheu Thai supporters urge split from MFP amid House speaker rift
A faction of Pheu Thai supporters is urging the party to distance itself from the Move Forward Party (MFP) due to an internal disagreement over the House speaker position. Despite this, the majority of the group continues to back Pheu Thai’s commitment to vote for MFP leader Pita Limjaroenrat as the next prime minister and permit the MFP to spearhead…
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Kuwaiti man flees from rescuers and police on busy Bangkok motorway
A Kuwaiti man caused a commotion on a motorway near Bangkok when he attempted to evade both rescuers and police officers due to a lack of passport and visa documentation. The head of the motorway rescue team, Withun Chanpuangsen, spoke exclusively to Channel 7 about the incident. Withun revealed that the Kuwaiti man, aged in his late 30s or early…
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Thai residents use ancient ceremony for lottery prediction
Residents in Prachin Buri, Thailand, took part in a two-day ceremony involving a legendary giant spider to predict lottery numbers. They hope to win in Thursday’s June 1 draw, as the ritual has proven successful, reportedly bringing good fortune in lottery prediction. On May 28, villagers performed the lottery prediction ritual using a legendary spider at the Non Somboon house in…
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Fraudster nabbed after swindling millions in Bangkok investment scheme
A woman sought for her alleged involvement in a fraudulent investment scheme was apprehended yesterday after evading capture for nine months. The 55 year old suspect, Pimpicha Suthornsupisal, stands accused of deceiving numerous individuals, resulting in millions of baht in losses. The arrest took place in a car park within a dormitory complex located in Bangkok’s Sai Mai district. Pimpicha,…
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Olympic wrestlers detained amid sexual abuse protest at Delhi parliament opening
Olympic wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik were among those detained by police in India during a protest against the alleged sexual abuse of female athletes. Demonstrators attempted to march to Delhi’s new parliament but were stopped by hundreds of police officers on duty for the building’s inauguration. Footage revealed protesters climbing over barricades and being carried away by police.…
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Temasek cuts staff pay after failed FTX crypto investment
Singapore-based investment company Temasek has announced that its investment team and senior management experienced a reduction in compensation following the firm’s failed investment in cryptocurrency company FTX. Temasek Chairman Lim Boon Heng stated that despite no misconduct by the investment team, they took collective accountability for the outcome. In November, Temasek Holdings revealed that it would write down its US$275…
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Man arrested for alleged murder of girlfriend at Isaan resort
Police detained a 47 year old man for the alleged murder of his 21 year old girlfriend at a resort in the Isaan province of Buriram. The man confessed to physically assaulting the woman but said he did not expect her to die. The incident took place at a resort in Lam Plai Mart district of Buriram province on Wednesday,…
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US to import Thai pomelos, Australia greenlights cooked duck imports
The United States is set to import Thai pomelos next month, while Australia has granted permission to import cooked duck from Thailand after years of negotiation, as announced by the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives. Rapeepat Chantarasriwong, the director-general of the Department of Agriculture, revealed that the US approved the import of irradiated fresh pomelos from Thailand without any strain…
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Thai cyanide serial killer case to close case tomorrow
Police are preparing to close the case of Thailand’s notorious cyanide serial killer by tomorrow. A senior officer is set to personally review the case file before submitting it to the attorney general, KhaoSod reported. Deputy National Police Chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn revealed that progress in the case involving Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, also known as Am, is moving forward. The…
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Thailand sees 1 million Chinese tourists from January to May 18
Between January and May 18, Thailand welcomed 1 million Chinese tourists, following China’s border reopening, a government official reported. The Thai government is optimistic about achieving its target of five million Chinese visitors this year, with an expected spending of 446 billion baht. Government spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri announced in a statement that the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand has…
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Pattaya schools drop scout uniform mandate to ease financial strain
In Pattaya, officials have recently instructed all educational institutions under their authority to remove the mandate for students to wear scout and girl scout uniforms. This decision is in line with similar actions taken by other institutions across the country. The announcement was made through the ‘Pattaya Direct Line’ Facebook account following a statement by the Mayor of Pattaya, to…
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