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  • Thai man dies from cobra bite after emotional phone call to grandmother | Thaiger

    Thai man dies from cobra bite after emotional phone call to grandmother

    A Thai man in Samut Prakan province phoned his grandmother to express his love before losing his life to a cobra bite today, October 23. Officers from Bang Sao Thong Police Station, together with forensic doctors from Ramathibodi Chakri Naruebodindra Hospital and members of the Por Teck Tung Rescue Foundation, responded to a report of a snake attack at a…

  • Thai teen couple caught in motorbike romp near Phuket tourist site | Thaiger

    Thai teen couple caught in motorbike romp near Phuket tourist site

    A teenage couple caused public outrage after being filmed engaging in intimate behaviour on a parked motorbike along a popular tourist road in Phuket. The incident, which took place yesterday evening, October 22, quickly drew widespread criticism after a bystander recorded the duo engaging in what appeared to be an intimate moment on a parked motorcycle. The footage, later shared…

  • Thai mother denies sending daughter to work for scam gang in Cambodia | Thaiger

    Thai mother denies sending daughter to work for scam gang in Cambodia

    A Thai woman denied allegations made by her ex-husband, who accused her of sending their 19 year old daughter to work for a call centre scam in Cambodia for money. The father, 47 year old Joe, appealed for help after losing contact with his daughter, 19 year old Plaifa, also known as Mew. Joe said he only discovered that his daughter…

  • Indian tourists fleeced after beach fling turns sour in Pattaya | Thaiger

    Indian tourists fleeced after beach fling turns sour in Pattaya

    Two Indian tourists reported to Pattaya police that a woman they met on the beach stole over 50,000 baht from them after visiting their hotel room. The incident occurred around 1am today, October 23, when 52 year old Anower and 38 year old Mamun encountered a young woman on Pattaya Beach, Soi 13/4, in Bang Lamung district. The men, captivated…

  • Pathum Thani teacher and volleyball coach sexually assaults 5 schoolboys | Thaiger

    Pathum Thani teacher and volleyball coach sexually assaults 5 schoolboys

    Police denied bail for a male teacher and volleyball coach who allegedly sexually assaulted five 12 year old schoolboys at a school in Pathum Thani province. One of the victims reportedly attempted suicide following the abuse. Families of the five young victims brought the child sex abuse case to the Pavena Foundation for Children and Women. One of the families…

  • Prince Andrew accused of royal romps on Thai taxpayer dime | Thaiger

    Prince Andrew accused of royal romps on Thai taxpayer dime

    A former UK official has alleged that Prince Andrew used taxpayer-funded trips to Thailand to meet women while serving as a government trade representative. According to Ian Proud, a former senior diplomat at the British Embassy in Bangkok, the disgraced royal regularly mixed business with pleasure during his visits to Thailand as the UK’s special trade envoy. “The prince would…

  • 2 injuries reported after bus crashes into truck carrying concrete piles | Thaiger

    2 injuries reported after bus crashes into truck carrying concrete piles

    A public bus crashed into a truck carrying concrete piles on a road in Pathum Thani province near Bangkok this morning, October 23, injuring the driver and the female fare collector. Khlong Luang Police Station received a report of the accident involving a bus and a truck carrying concrete piles at 5.30am. The incident occurred on Phahonyothin Road in Khlong…

  • Phuket Vegetarian Festival vendors told to clean up and price up | Thaiger

    Phuket Vegetarian Festival vendors told to clean up and price up

    Officials in Phuket inspected food vendors to ensure fair pricing and food safety during the Vegetarian Festival. The Phuket Provincial Commerce Office and local health officials have launched a series of inspections on vendors taking part in the annual festival, urging them to display clear prices and maintain proper hygiene standards. Officers visited stalls at Kathu Shrine on October 21,…

  • Thai woman shoots herself in Chachoengsao after dispute with boyfriend | Thaiger

    Thai woman shoots herself in Chachoengsao after dispute with boyfriend

    Armed police officers prepared to confront a gunman at a house in Chachoengsao province after receiving reports of a shooting yesterday, October 22, only to discover that a woman involved had shot herself following a dispute with her boyfriend. Officers from Bang Pakong Police Station arrived at a two-storey house in Bang Pakong district after receiving a report of a…

  • PM Anutin pushes 4am pub hours and nationwide booze revamp | Thaiger

    PM Anutin pushes 4am pub hours and nationwide booze revamp

    Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has proposed lifting alcohol zoning laws and extending pub hours to boost revenue and modernise nightlife regulations nationwide. Anutin has ordered the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Public Health to study the nationwide removal of zoning restrictions on alcohol sales and extend closing times for entertainment venues from 2am to 4am. The plan also…

  • Gone too soon: Thai teen financial whiz dies after long cancer fight (video) | Thaiger

    Gone too soon: Thai teen financial whiz dies after long cancer fight (video)

    A young financial educator passed away after a long battle with illness, leaving behind a legacy of resilience, wisdom, and inspiration for many. Teenage prodigy Phasawin “Win” Tantiniti, who became known for his appearances on the hit TV show Manut Tang Wai มนุษย์ต่างวัย (People of Different Ages), passed away today, October 23, after battling cancer for most of his life.…

  • Indian man drops assault complaint against Pattaya nightclub manager | Thaiger

    Indian man drops assault complaint against Pattaya nightclub manager

    An Indian man withdrew a complaint against an Indian nightclub manager in Pattaya, saying that the alleged assault and threat were simply a misunderstanding. The two men hugged in front of cameras to show their renewed friendship. The 33 year old Indian man, Rohit, filed a complaint at Mueang Pattaya Police Station in September, accusing 35 year old Bittu Vishal,…

  • Thailand video news | Seized items at Bangkok airport end up on Facebook marketplace, Tourist-police crackdown shuts down Russian-run car rental network | Thaiger

    Thailand video news | Seized items at Bangkok airport end up on Facebook marketplace, Tourist-police crackdown shuts down Russian-run car rental network

    In today’s Thailand video news, Alex reports on major stories across Thailand and Southeast Asia — from Luigi Mangione’s strange encounter with trans women in Bangkok and airport corruption claims after seized items appeared on Facebook Marketplace, to a shocking case of a man left skeletal from kratom addiction. US Insurance-Boss Slayer Says He Was Attacked By Thai Trans Women…

  • Bangkok to raise BTS Green Line extension fares from November 1 | Thaiger

    Bangkok to raise BTS Green Line extension fares from November 1

    The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will increase fares for the BTS Green Line train extensions starting from November 1. The change will affect three routes: Mo Chit–Khu Khot, Bang Chak–Samut Prakan, and Pho Nimit–Bang Wa. The official Facebook page of the BMA published a statement from Deputy Bangkok Governor, Wisanu Subsompon, yesterday, October 22. Wisanu explained that the fare increase…

  • British woman wakes from stroke speaking in Thai accent | Thaiger

    British woman wakes from stroke speaking in Thai accent

    A British woman who suffered a stroke during a holiday in Turkey got the shock of her life when she woke up sounding like her Thai mum. The woman, 29 year old Cathy Warren, who is half Thai and half British, was on holiday with friends in Fethiye, Turkey, in September last year to celebrate her 28th birthday when disaster…

  • Patong Hill landslide shuts road as Phuket hit by flash floods | Thaiger

    Patong Hill landslide shuts road as Phuket hit by flash floods

    Phuket was battered by torrential rain yesterday, triggering flash floods, flight chaos and a landslide that has shut a major road for days. The island was lashed by uninterrupted downpours from the early hours of yesterday morning, October 22, causing widespread flooding across Cherng Talay, Kathu, and Mueang districts. The rain finally eased around 7am but not before wreaking havoc…

  • PM Anutin to seal rice and tech deals on Singapore visit | Thaiger

    PM Anutin to seal rice and tech deals on Singapore visit

    Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will be making an official visit to Singapore on November 7, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties across multiple sectors, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow. Sihasak, who was in Singapore earlier this week to mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, revealed that preparations are well underway for the prime minister’s…

  • Storm threat looms as southern Thailand braces for floods | Thaiger

    Storm threat looms as southern Thailand braces for floods

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a warning for residents across South Thailand, urging them to brace for heavy to very heavy rainfall and possible flash floods, particularly in low-lying areas and near waterways. With widespread storms forecast across both eastern and western coastal provinces, people have been advised to avoid travelling through flood-prone areas. Tropical Storm Fengshen is…

  • Thai artist faces criticism for painting with dinosaur fossil pigment | Thaiger

    Thai artist faces criticism for painting with dinosaur fossil pigment

    A Thai artist and social media influencer was recently criticised online for using colours made from dinosaur fossil fragments in her paintings. The artwork by Thai artist Darisa “Pahn” Karnpoj, better known as Reity, drew widespread attention online following a post by X user @TMtheEQplusNerd. The user shared screenshots from a YouTube video on Pahn’s channel with the caption… “Oh…

  • Bangkok ramps up safety checks ahead of Loy Krathong Festival | Thaiger

    Bangkok ramps up safety checks ahead of Loy Krathong Festival

    Bangkok’s governor has ordered safety checks at piers across the city ahead of Loy Krathong, urging residents to use eco-friendly floats for the festival. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has ordered safety inspections at all piers and floating platforms across the capital ahead of this year’s Loy Krathong Festival on November 5. The move is aimed at ensuring public safety and…

  • Pattaya drug dealer caught with gun, meth in hotel sting | Thaiger

    Pattaya drug dealer caught with gun, meth in hotel sting

    A suspected drug dealer was arrested in Pattaya during a joint operation after police received a tip-off about narcotics being sold in the area. A coordinated operation between Bang Lamung district officials and local police has led to the arrest of an alleged drug dealer in Pattaya, who was caught red-handed with narcotics and a loaded firearm during a sting…

  • Breath of life: Chiang Mai’s ‘frozen’ escalator revived after decades | Thaiger

    Breath of life: Chiang Mai’s ‘frozen’ escalator revived after decades

    Chiang Mai’s Warorot Market has brought its long-idle escalator back into operation, delighting locals and vendors after decades of remaining unused. The century-old market, better known as Kad Luang, has witnessed the revival of a long-dormant symbol of modernity: its only escalator, which moved last week for the first time in over 50 years. Once a futuristic addition to the…

  • Thailand gears up for busy winter with 250 plus airline services | Thaiger

    Thailand gears up for busy winter with 250 plus airline services

    Thailand will welcome over 250 airlines this winter season, as aviation officials allocate flight slots and charter flights surge to boost tourism. Thailand is preparing for a surge in international arrivals this High Season, with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) confirming that 255 airlines have been allocated flight slots for the winter 2025 schedule. The season, running from…

  • Kuwaiti man arrested in Phuket for crystal meth possession and overstay | Thaiger

    Kuwaiti man arrested in Phuket for crystal meth possession and overstay

    Police arrested a Kuwaiti man for possession of crystal meth and overstaying his visa in Patong, Phuket, on Monday, October 20. Officers from Patong Police Station reported the arrest of the 36 year old Kuwaiti national, whose name has not been disclosed, via the Phuket Info Centre Facebook page yesterday, October 21. The arrest took place a day earlier at…

  • Deputy PM says no foreigners encroach Koh Pha Ngan forest | Thaiger

    Deputy PM says no foreigners encroach Koh Pha Ngan forest

    The deputy prime minister (PM) of Thailand confirmed that no foreigners encroached on forest land on Koh Pha Ngan, an island in the southern province of Surat Thani. Some locals on Koh Pha Ngan voiced concerns that the island was taken over by foreigners, particularly Israeli nationals. They claimed that Israelis used Thai nominees to buy seaside land, encroached on…

  • Russian car rental network dismantled in Koh Pha Ngan crackdown | Thaiger

    Russian car rental network dismantled in Koh Pha Ngan crackdown

    Tourist police launched a joint operation on Koh Pha Ngan to crack down on an illegal car rental and hotel business run by foreign nationals, seizing hundreds of vehicles. The operation, carried out yesterday, October 21, was led by Police Major General Krits Warit, in line with the Tourist Police Bureau’s policy to suppress transnational crime. The joint task force…

  • Skeletal Thai man rescued after alleged kratom addiction | Thaiger

    Skeletal Thai man rescued after alleged kratom addiction

    A Thai volunteer rescuer issued a warning after being called to assist a man who became severely emaciated, allegedly due to his kratom addiction. The rescuer, Jirasak Prayonghom, shared a photograph of the man he had helped on his Facebook account yesterday, October 21. In part of his caption, Jirasak wrote… “#Warning This 23 year old man was weak and skeletal,…

  • Soi Buakhao traffic revamp sees fresh signs and markings | Thaiger

    Soi Buakhao traffic revamp sees fresh signs and markings

    Pattaya City has launched a traffic upgrade project on Soi Buakhao to improve safety and traffic flow, with over 40% of the work now complete. Yesterday, October 21, Pattaya Mayor Poramet Ngampichet assigned Anuwat Thongkham, Director of the Sanitation Engineering Bureau, to lead a progress review meeting at Pattaya City Hall. The session included department heads, city officials, and representatives…

  • Gold factory sues 3 employees and 2 retailers for 400 million baht theft | Thaiger

    Gold factory sues 3 employees and 2 retailers for 400 million baht theft

    A gold factory sued three employees and two retailers for stealing gold worth over 400 million baht between December last year and June this year. The factory’s representative, 41 year old Thittimon Watwanvorakul, spoke to the media yesterday, October 21, about the case. She revealed that the factory discovered more than 103 kilogrammes of stolen gold jewellery, valued at around…

  • Chinese flying taxis take off in Thailand’s urban skies | Thaiger

    Chinese flying taxis take off in Thailand’s urban skies

    A Chinese drone firm has launched Thailand’s first flying taxi trials in partnership with local regulators to test autonomous aircraft for urban transport. Aviation giant EHang has launched Thailand’s first Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Sandbox Initiative, marking a major milestone in the race to bring flying taxis to Southeast Asia. Unveiled in Bangkok, the initiative was created in partnership with…

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