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Pickup driver and companion flee with 100 litres of diesel
A pickup truck driver and a companion stole 100 litres of diesel worth 3,081 baht from a PTT petrol station in Hat Yai district, Songkhla province, with the station owner urging the suspects to return and pay before a police complaint is filed. The owner of the PTT station, Jiraporn Khunnam, posted CCTV footage of the incident on her Facebook…
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Czech influencer and MMA fighter killed in Koh Samui crash
A Czech influencer and MMA fighter died on March 17 after her scooter was hit by a lorry on Koh Samui, Surat Thani, while she was on her way to a Muay Thai training session in Thailand. The woman was identified as 23 year old Dominika Elischerova, who was known online as Mina. She was taken to hospital with serious…
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Buriram man finds 7-centimetre needle near heart after chest injury
A Thai man in Buriram province is in a critical condition after doctors found a seven-centimetre needle lodged in his chest, almost piercing his heart. Rescue workers were called to a house in Krasang district yesterday, March 24, to assist Boonlert Sattaram, who reported pain in his chest. He reportedly tried drinking water to ease the symptoms, but it did…
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Chiang Mai tram bidding set for 2027, services targeted to begin in 2032
The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) plans to open bidding for the Chiang Mai tram project in 2027, with construction expected to start in 2028 and the service targeted to open in 2032. The Chiang Mai light rail or tram project was first raised in 2017 and later approved by the Cabinet in 2018. Previous reports put the…
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Chiang Mai buffet diner refuses 259-baht bill, argues for an hour
A buffet dispute has drawn attention online after a Chiang Mai restaurant owner posted on Facebook yesterday, March 24, about a Chinese customer who allegedly refused to pay after eating, prompting the shop to call the police to mediate. The post was shared by a Facebook user who identified themself as the owner of a Shabu buffet restaurant in Chiang…
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Canadian accused of dodging motorcycle repair bill and stealing 20,000 baht
A Canadian man allegedly refused to pay for repairs to a damaged rented motorcycle and stole 20,000 baht in cash from a rental shop in Samut Prakan province near Bangkok. The owner of a motorcycle rental business in Soi Dan Samrong 60 contacted media outlets after receiving no updates from police on legal proceedings against the Canadian suspect, identified as…
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Thai vessel passes Strait of Hormuz safely, second ship also permitted
A Thai-flagged Bangchak vessel has passed through the Strait of Hormuz safely amid unrest in the area, according to updates yesterday, March 24, from the Iranian Embassy in Bangkok and Bangchak Corporation Plc. A second Thai ship was also reportedly cleared to transit the strait. In a Facebook post on the “IR Iran Embassy in Bangkok Thailand” page, the Embassy…
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Foreign couple breaks into Phuket restaurant to swim and smoke cannabis
A restaurant owner in the Rawai area of Phuket reported a foreign couple to police after they were filmed entering the property without permission, using the swimming pool and consuming cannabis on-site. The owner of Grills Nai-Harn shared a video online showing an employee confronting the couple and asking them to leave. In her post, she asked for help identifying them…
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Two Thai students killed in Miami Beach hit-and-run
Two Thai nationals were killed in Miami Beach, Florida, after being hit by a car while crossing a road on March 17, during the US spring break holiday period, with police later arresting the driver. The crash happened at about 9.05pm as the pair crossed Collins Avenue near 73rd Street. Rescue workers rushed both victims to the hospital, but they later…
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Pattaya operation leads to 11 detained in migrant labour crackdown
Immigration police in Chon Buri yesterday, March 24, reported on an illegal migrant labour crackdown in Pattaya targeting foreign nationals suspected of working in jobs reserved for Thais, following inspections earlier this month. At the Chon Buri Immigration Office (Pattaya checkpoint), Immigration Bureau officers reported on a proactive operation to curb illegal employment and protect jobs reserved for Thai nationals. According…
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CAAT cuts Songkran air fares by 15% to 30% to ease travel costs
Air fares on selected domestic routes will be cut by 15 to 30% over the Songkran holiday period, Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAT) has said, as it works with six major airlines to ease travel costs during one of the year’s busiest travel peaks. CAAT said it has been closely monitoring aviation conditions after conflict in the Middle East disrupted…
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Thai athlete treated for heatstroke during HYROX Bangkok 2026
A Thai female athlete required emergency medical treatment during HYROX Bangkok 2026 in Bangkok after she collapsed with heatstroke symptoms while competing, according to a Facebook post today, March 24. HYROX Bangkok 2026, a global fitness race event, was held at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC) from March 20 to 22, marking the event’s second year in…
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Injured Australian tourist found outside venue in Pattaya
Pattaya Tourist Police were called to an entertainment venue late yesterday, March 23, after an injured Australian tourist was found outside the premises, following an incident that reportedly began inside the venue. Officers stationed at the tourist safety point on Pattaya Walking Street received the report at about 11pm and went to the venue in Nong Prue subdistrict, Bang Lamung district,…
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Myanmar man arrested over Vietnamese tourist backpack theft
Police in Pathum Wan district, Bangkok, arrested a Myanmar man yesterday, March 23, after a Vietnamese tourist reported her backpack stolen at Siam Paragon, with investigators stating the case was resolved in under two hours. Officers and investigators from Pathum Wan Police Station tracked down the suspect shortly after receiving a report of the incident at the shopping centre. The…
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OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer at 43
OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky has died at 43 years old after a battle with cancer, the company said yesterday, March 23, announcing the death of the entrepreneur who oversaw the subscription platform through its parent company. In a statement, an OnlyFans spokesperson said, “We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Leo Radvinsky. Leo passed away peacefully after a…
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Thailand video news | Thai Airways fares climb as fuel costs bite, Old letter fuels search for Thai family after six decades
In Thailand video news, Alex covers stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. Today’s highlights include rising airfares as fuel costs surge, tourist assaults and ATM-related crime, and a viral Phuket hospitality debate. Find out if you’re on the list. Thai Airways Fares Climb as Fuel Costs Bite Thai Airways has increased ticket prices by 10 to 15% as jet…
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American stays inside Suvarnabhumi for ten days, cites airfare rise
An American man who posted videos claiming he had been staying inside Suvarnabhumi International Airport for ten days has drawn widespread attention online, after saying higher airfares linked to war left him unable to travel onward. According to the Instagram account @rastagraphy, the man had been staying at the airport for ten days. He documented his routine at the airport…
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Foreign man searches for Thai wife and son with letter and photos from 1966
A foreign man is searching for his Thai wife and their son after receiving an old letter and photographs from the woman about 60 years ago. A Facebook user, Bubba Homes, posted an old letter and photos in the group ที่นี่..”ขอนแก่น” (This is Khon Kaen) today, March 23. In the caption, the user said a man named Abel wanted to…
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Foreigner attacked and robbed by 3 men at Phuket ATM
Phuket police are yet to issue a statement after a foreigner was attacked and robbed by three men in front of an ATM in Patong. The incident was captured on CCTV. The footage was shared by several news outlets last week. A timestamp on the video indicates the incident took place at about 5am on March 19. KhaoSod English reported…
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Thai Airways ticket prices rise 10% to 15% as jet fuel costs jump
Thai Airways gradually increased fares by 10% to 15% as higher jet fuel costs linked to unrest in the Middle East. Thai Airways CEO Chai Eamsiri told media the airline has been managing the impact of the escalating conflict involving a US and Israel coalition and Iran. He said the most immediate effect was the jet fuel prices, which rose…
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Chinese man injured after falling from pickup transporting fridge in Rayong
A Chinese man was injured after falling from the back of a pickup truck carrying a refrigerator that was reportedly travelling at high speed on a road in Rayong province. Rescuers were called to an incident at the Marp Toei–Khu River intersection on Road 3191 in Pluak Daeng district at about 5pm on Saturday, March 21. At the scene, they…
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US issues alert urging Americans to exercise increased caution
The US Department of State issued a worldwide security alert advising US citizens to exercise increased caution, citing an escalating US-Israel-Iran war. In the alert issued yesterday, March 22, the department urged US citizens, particularly those in Middle Eastern countries, to take extra precautions and follow security guidance provided by the nearest US embassy or consulate. The department said US diplomatic…
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Iranian motorcyclist kills Finnish tourist on Pattaya zebra crossing
An Iranian motorcyclist crashed into and killed a Finnish man while the victim was crossing a road at a zebra crossing in Pattaya on Saturday, March 21. Mueang Pattaya Police Station officers investigated the crash on Na Jomtien Sai Song Road near Rom Pho Market at about 9.40pm. Police found two injured foreigners at the scene: 55 year old Finnish…
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Thailand News | Thailand mulls shorter Visa-Free entry window, Thailand targets online nicotine pouch sellers
Today we’ll be talking about the foreign affairs ministry’s proposal to cut visa free stays from 60 days to 30 days, streakers in Pattaya and brawls on Bangla road, and a little later the British ‘mum on the run’ famous for posting her lavish lifestyle in Thailand supposedly funded by UK benefits has been sentenced to prison time back home.…
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Japanese tourist attacked by group of Thai men on Pattaya road
Police are investigating an assault on a Japanese tourist after viral footage showed a group of Thai men, including a motorcycle taxi rider, repeatedly punching and kicking him on a road in Pattaya on Saturday, March 21. Mueang Pattaya Police Station said the case came to light after clips of the incident circulated on Thai social media. In one video,…
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Filipina woman caught dumping newborn in Bangkok mall bathroom
Police arrested a Filipina woman after a newborn boy was found in a rubbish bin inside a women’s bathroom at a shopping mall in Khlong Toei district of Bangkok on Friday, March 20. Thong Lo Police Station officers were notified at about 4.20pm on March 20 after a cleaner discovered the infant’s body inside a black rubbish bag placed in a…
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Business class flights to Thailand in 2026: Best routes, airlines, and what’s changed
For U.S. travellers heading to Thailand, business class in 2026 still means a one-stop journey, and that makes the routing decision almost as important as the cabin itself. With no nonstop business class flights to Thailand currently available, the quality of the trip depends not only on the airline but also on the connection city, total travel time, and how…
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Government says Thailand records three meningococcal deaths
The Thai government said today, March 22, that it has instructed the Department of Disease Control (DDC) to closely monitor an outbreak of meningococcal disease in the United Kingdom, with three deaths reported in Thailand. Deputy government spokesperson Airin Phanrit said information from international health bodies, including the UK Health Security Agency and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and…
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Man alleges gunpoint abduction and assault linked to ex’s family
A man in Nonthaburi filed a police complaint on March 20 after he was allegedly taken from outside his home by three men linked to his ex-girlfriend’s family in a pickup truck and later assaulted in the early hours of March 19 The man, identified as 31 year old Nawi said he reported the incident after seeking medical treatment for…
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Swedish man attacked by transgender woman in Pattaya
A 59 year old Swedish man was injured after being assaulted by a transgender woman in Jomtien, Pattaya, Chon Buri, in the early hours of Saturday, March 22. At about 2.49am, the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Pattaya Rescue Centre received an emergency call for assistance at a residence in Wat Thammasamakkhi Soi 3. Volunteers arrived to find Magnus waiting outside his…
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