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Security guard kills launderette owner in Bangkok over past dispute
A woman was fatally stabbed outside her Bangkok home by a former security guard, following a dispute that had led to his dismissal weeks earlier. Police arrested a 71 year old security guard today, November 11, for stabbing a launderette owner in front of her home. The incident unfolded at around 11pm yesterday, November 10, when Hua Mak police were alerted…
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Lamphun shaken by small quake as tremors stir northern Thailand
A mild earthquake struck a district in Lamphun province this morning, prompting monitoring by officials, though no damage or injuries were reported. The Earthquake Watch Division of the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) reported a minor 2.0-magnitude earthquake struck Tha Sop Sao in Mae Tha district, Lamphun province today, November 11. The tremor occurred at 7.51am local time, with an epicentre at…
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Bangkok public bus crashes and kills woman while crossing road
A public bus driver crashed into and killed a Thai woman while she was crossing a road in Bangkok yesterday. The location was not a designated pedestrian crossing. The fatal accident was reported to Bangrak Police Station at around 3pm and it occurred on Surawong Road near Sub Intersection. The bus involved was a cream-and-red vehicle, number 2-2, which operates…
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Bangkok launches campaign to battle toxic dust threat
Health and city officials in Bangkok have launched a new campaign to educate the public on how to protect themselves as smog season approaches. The Ministry of Public Health, in collaboration with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), has launched a new campaign titled Knowing PM2.5 for Sustainable Protection to educate the public on how to protect themselves from harmful fine dust particles.…
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Fake QR code conman tricks teen cashier in Chon Buri shop
A grocery store in Chon Buri was targeted by a scammer who posed as a customer, used a fake QR code slip, and fled with cash and cigarettes. The incident unfolded around 2.30pm on Saturday, November 8, at a busy grocery shop in the Bo Win subdistrict of Sri Racha district, near the road to Apex Condo. The shop was…
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Bangkok braces for floods after sudden dam discharge
Residents in Bangkok’s Khlong Toei district are scrambling to prepare after the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) announced an increase in dam discharge, raising flood risks along the river. The dam’s discharge rate raised from 2,800 to 2,900 cubic metres per second early this morning, November 11. The move, aimed at relieving pressure from recent northern rainfall brought on by the…
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Indian man arrested for allegedly killing 8 year old stepson in Phetchaburi
Yesterday, police, arrested an Indian man for allegedly killing his eight year old stepson at a house in the Cha-am district of the southern province of Phetchaburi. The boy, identified as Noni O, was found dead under mysterious circumstances at a house in the Phu Fa Ngam 3 Village on Samphraya Road, Cha-am district, Phetchaburi, on November 9. The child…
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Aussie duped by Pattaya gang peddling ‘miracle cure’
An Australian tourist in Pattaya reported being scammed by a foreign gang who lured him into buying overpriced herbal products while walking along the beach. At 2.29am yesterday, November 10, Muhammad, a 23 year old Australian national, filed a report at Pattaya City Police Station. He claimed he was tricked by a foreign man, believed to be of Pakistani or…
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PM halts special stay order for Cambodian migrants over security concerns
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered a suspension of a proposed Interior Ministry regulation that would allow Cambodian nationals to remain in Thailand under a special arrangement, pending a comprehensive review of related security and legal concerns. The announcement was made today, November 10, by the Prime Minister’s Secretary-General Traisulee Traisoranakul. She stated that although the draft regulation was originally…
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Pattaya woman fatally stabs herself after dispute with boyfriend over revealing clothes
A Thai woman with a history of depression allegedly stabbed herself to death in a rented room in Pattaya following a dispute with her boyfriend over her revealing clothes. Officers from Bang Lamung Police Station were called to investigate the death of the 25 year old woman at a five-storey condominium in Soi Pho Sarn, Na Kluea Subdistrict, Bang Lamung…
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Thai couple hospitalised after taking brain supplements from private clinic
A Thai couple were rushed to the hospital on Saturday, November 8, after experiencing chest tightness and difficulty breathing following the consumption of brain dietary supplements from a private clinic in Samut Prakan province near Bangkok. Samut Prakan Hospital’s emergency centre received a call via the 1669 hotline at around midnight, reporting that the couple were suffering from chest pain…
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Chinese man claims ignorance after 49 slot machines seized in Sattahip raid
A Chinese national has come forward to the police claiming ownership of 49 slot machines discovered during a raid on a commercial building in Sattahip, Chon Buri, on November 8. He told officers he was unaware the machines were illegal under Thai law. The raid uncovered 49 electric slot machines wrapped in black plastic bags, along with two internet routers,…
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Monk arrested for fleeing rape charges involving 14 year old
A Buddhist monk was arrested in Surat Thani province after fleeing charges of sexually assaulting a 14 year old girl. Police apprehended the suspect just as he was preparing to relocate to another temple to evade capture. Police Lieutenant General Pornsak Laorujiralai, Commander of the Tourist Police Bureau, ordered the arrest operation, which was led by Police Colonel Phakapol Suchon.…
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Foreigner’s cash hunting game labelled as harmful among Phuket residents
Phuket residents criticised a foreign TikToker for launching a cash hunting game on the island, fearing it could pose dangers to participants. Some also questioned the motive behind the stunt. The treasure-hunting game in Phuket drew widespread attention after it was reported by the Phuket Times Facebook page yesterday, November 9. The game was organised by a TikTok user under…
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Crackdown intensifies on illegal taxi operators in Phuket
Phuket authorities are stepping up enforcement against illegal taxis, known locally as “black-plate taxis,” in response to growing complaints and safety concerns. Phuket Governor Saransak Srikruanetra chaired a meeting on Friday, November 7, to address the issue. He was joined by Vice Governor Samawit Suphanpai, Phuket Provincial Police Deputy Commander Pol. Col. Phasakon Sonthikul, and Phuket Provincial Transport Office (PLTO)…
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Foreign woman caught offering illegal travel packages in Phuket
A Member of Parliament (MP) for Phuket province criticised a foreign woman allegedly offering travel packages illegally to tourists on a beach. Chalermpong Saengdee, an MP from the People’s Party, shared a video of the woman on his Facebook page on Friday, November 7. The nationality of the foreign suspect has not yet been identified. In the footage, the woman…
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Thai PM to suspend Cambodia peace declaration after recent landmine explosion
Thailand’s Prime Minister (PM), Anutin Charnvirakul, is seeking to suspend a peace declaration with Cambodia and has delayed the return of 18 Cambodian prisoners of war, following a landmine explosion that caused another Thai soldier to lose a leg today, November 10. The explosion occurred opposite the Prasat Phra Wihan temple, also known as Preah Vihear, in Si Saket province…
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Narathiwat’s ‘100-Year Stadium’ under scrutiny after 13-year delay
Bangkok MP Rukchanok Srinork has raised concerns over a long-delayed sports stadium in Narathiwat, which has remained unfinished for 13 years despite a budget of 181 million baht. The project has since earned the nickname “100-Year Stadium” due to its prolonged construction. In a Facebook post yesterday, November 9, Rukchanok criticised the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) for its role…
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Thai man arrested after paying party entertainer with counterfeit banknotes
A Thai man was arrested on Friday, November 7, at a condominium in Bangkok’s Bang Sue district after allegedly using counterfeit banknotes to pay a female party entertainer. The entertainer, Arinrada, filed a complaint with Prachachuen Police Station after a man who hired her to provide services in his condo room paid her with fake banknotes. She received three euro…
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Cambodian senator and daughter hit with asset seizure in scam connection
Police raided 36 locations in Bangkok and the eastern province of Trat, seizing assets worth more than 400 million baht owned by a Cambodian senator and his daughter in connection with a call centre scam and money laundering. In July, cyber police officers raided the luxury home of Cambodian businesswoman Phu Cherlin, daughter of Kok An, owner of the Crown Casino…
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Thailand video news | Thailand tightens alcohol rules, Major tattoo festival coming to Pattaya’s Central Marina in 2025
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay cover key stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. Highlights include stricter alcohol regulations with new fines targeting drinkers, the arrest of a Russian man accused of promoting online drug sales using QR code stickers, and a look at Thailand’s upcoming currency makeover, with new polymer banknotes set to enter circulation soon.…
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Phuket police urged to act after Polish man’s repeated stabbing threats at hotels
A Polish man in Phuket made headlines once again on November 9, just days after he threatened to stab and kill a Thai hotel staff member last week. A Thai woman shared footage of the foreign man’s behaviour with the Phuket Times Facebook page yesterday, November 9. She claimed the man was a 41 year old Polish national, the same…
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Chinese man arrested for fatally stabbing friend in Bangkok condo
Police arrested a Chinese man in the northern province of Chiang Rai for fatally stabbing his friend at a condominium in Bangkok on October 29. Officers from Sutthisan Police Station were alerted to the fatal stabbing at a condominium room in Soi Pracharat Bamphen 5, Huai Khwang, at around 3am on October 29. According to the condominium owner, a group…
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Frenchman arrested for series of thefts at Bangkok airport
Police yesterday, November 9, arrested a Frenchman for a series of thefts committed between September and October at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok. Officers of Don Mueang Airport and Don Mueang Police Station had received multiple reports of theft over recent months, prompting a thorough investigation. Officers reviewed security camera footage and identified a foreign man, later named as…
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November 10 weather: Thunderstorms expected in 31 Thai provinces today
Weather conditions in Thailand today, November 10, have prompted warnings from the Meteorological Department (TMD) for 31 provinces, with Bangkok and surrounding areas also advised to exercise caution due to thunderstorms. The Meteorological Department forecasts that over the next 24 hours, rainfall will decrease in the upper parts of the country. However, isolated thunderstorms are still expected due to a…
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Thai police arrest loan shark gang member after assault on disabled woman
Thai police have apprehended a member of a notorious loan shark gang, known as Suea, who assaulted a disabled woman in Udon Thani province. Meanwhile, another gang member, Palm, remains on the run after reportedly using a firearm to threaten locals. Today, on November 9, at the Provincial Police Investigation Unit in Udon Thani, Police Colonel Anusak Sakdawatcharanon, Deputy Commander…
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Man kills brother-in-law over loud music in Surin dispute
A tragic incident unfolded yesterday, on November 8, in Buachet district, Surin province, where a 51 year old man shot and killed his brother-in-law following a dispute over loud music. The incident occurred at a residence in Moo 8, Ban Na Klang, Sadao subdistrict. Police Lieutenant Yuttana Jantayung, an investigator at Sadao Police Station, received the report and informed Police…
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Tattoo festival to transform Pattaya’s Central Marina in November 2025
Tattoo enthusiasts and artists are preparing for the Marina International Tattoo Festival 2025, a major event set to transform Pattaya’s leading shopping destination into a vibrant celebration of body art. Taking place from November 15 – 16 at Central Marina Outlet, the festival will spotlight over 22 competitive categories, showcasing global talent through live demonstrations and engaging experiences that highlight…
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Phuket airport expansion delay threatens tourism growth
Phuket’s tourism sector is facing concerns as Thaneth Tantipiriyakij, President of the Phuket Tourist Association, criticises the delay in the Phuket International Airport Phase 2 expansion. He warned that waiting nearly another decade could leave the island struggling to meet increasing passenger demands. During a meeting at Splash Beach Resort in Mai Khao on Thursday, November 6, Thaneth highlighted the…
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Chinese national arrested in Sa Kaeo with 1,000 SIM cards
In Sa Kaeo province, Thai border forces have apprehended a Chinese national linked to a call centre scam. Along with him, they found 1,000 mobile SIM cards near the Thai-Cambodian border. The equipment was reportedly intended for delivery to an employer in Myawaddy. This location is a key point for criminal activities. Today, on November 9, the Eastern Border Security…
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