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Coconut prices crack open a fortune for farmers in Trang
Coconut farmers in Trang province are celebrating as prices soar, with coconuts now fetching as much as 20 baht each, doubling previous prices. This lucrative market shift promises earnings exceeding 30,000 baht, drawing significant interest from traders eager to purchase entire plantations. At the integrated agricultural garden owned by 64 year old Suthep Wattanavatchara, located in the village of Khao…
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Thai man found dead 3 days after escaping arrest for theft
A Thai man, who escaped arrest by fleeing into roadside grassland after stealing from a convenience store in the central province of Ayutthaya, has been found dead three days after he disappeared. Bang Pa-in Police Station officers were called to the cattail grassland near Sin Thiwa Thani Village in Bang Pa-in district, Ayutthaya, at about 5pm yesterday, November 11, to…
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Devastating fire in Suphan Buri destroys two homes after explosions
A devastating fire in Suphan Buri destroyed two wooden homes after a series of three loud explosions. The incident prompted a swift response from local police and firefighters to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby community houses. Initial investigations suggest an electrical short circuit as the likely cause. Suphan Buri police officer Khwankhao Inawang received reports of a fire…
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Going bananas: Thailand’s creative crackdown on Hua Hin’s monkey mayhem
Innovative measures are underway in Thailand to address issues of monkey disturbances in the Hua Hin area, Prachuap Khiri Khan province. The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP), in collaboration with the Hua Hin Municipality, has launched a unique operation employing remote control traps to relocate monkeys from Khao Takiab and Khao Hin Lek Fai. The operation,…
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Hawk theft stumps owner as police stall over 10,000 baht fee
A young entrepreneur is grappling with a distressing theft involving a prized Harris’s hawk, valued at nearly 200,000 baht (US$5,765), allegedly stolen by an employee. Three months on, the case remains unresolved despite clear evidence and a reported demand for a 10,000 baht (US$290) fuel fee by police for assistance in the investigation. The incident unfolded when a 25 year…
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Passenger tries to open plane door on Bangkok-South Korea flight
Panic erupted onboard a Korean Air flight from Bangkok to Incheon, South Korea, when a passenger allegedly attempted to open the emergency exit mid-flight, sparking a frantic scramble by the cabin crew to restrain him. The terrifying incident occurred on Korean Air flight KE658 on Thursday, November 7. The unnamed man reportedly commandeered a crew seat without permission, ignoring warnings…
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Jealous Thai man stabs wife to death over alleged affair on TikTok
A jealous Thai man stabbed his wife to death at their shared home in the eastern province of Rayong yesterday after he reportedly suspected her of having an affair with a man she met online due to her obsession with the TikTok app. An assistant to the Samnakthong sub-district chief, along with residents, restrained the 49 year old murderer, Narate, and…
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Tropical storm Yinxing brings heavy rain, flood risks to South Thailand
The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) released Announcement No. 17 (278/2567) regarding the ominous tropical storm Yinxing. As of 4am today, November 12, the storm was located in the South China Sea, around 110 kilometres east of Quang Ngai, Vietnam, with maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometres per hour. Moving southward at 15 kilometres per hour, the storm is expected…
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PETA claws back at Thai drama director over anaesthetised cat
The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) took to its Asia Facebook page to call for a ban on a Thai drama series director from working with animals after controversy erupted over the use of anaesthesia on a cat on set. In one scene of the fifth episode of the historical drama series The Empress of Ayodhaya, the…
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SEC to charge violators to boost Thai stock market confidence
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to initiate legal proceedings against violators of the Securities and Exchange Act to bolster confidence in the Thai stock market. This decisive action highlights the SEC’s commitment to safeguarding investor interests and maintaining market integrity. According to Anek Yooyuen, SEC Deputy Secretary-General, the regulatory body will persist in addressing cases involving misconduct…
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Pattaya lights up: Giant 3D screen draws crowds
Walking Street in South Pattaya just turned up the heat on its nightlife scene, and tourists are lapping it up. On Saturday night, November 9, the city’s iconic strip of bars, clubs, and neon lights added a high-tech twist—a gigantic 3D LED screen that has quickly become the area’s newest magnet for visitors. Crowds of both local and international tourists…
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Bangkok urges ‘zero-foam’ floats for eco-friendly Loy Krathong festival
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is calling on residents to adopt a zero-foam approach for this year’s Loy Krathong festival, encouraging the use of biodegradable floats to safeguard the environment. The push comes after last year’s festival saw over 20,000 of the 639,828 floats collected made from foam, despite previous environmental appeals. Worranut Suaykhakhao, Deputy Director of the Environment Department at…
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Thailand video news | Thailand’s Prime Minister drives airport upgrades to boost tourism, Passenger’s disturbance on Korean Air flight ends in arrest
In today’s video news from Thailand, Alex was joined by DK to cover top stories from Thailand and Southeast Asia. The stories included Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s initiative to upgrade Suvarnabhumi Airport, introducing biometric technology and expanding facilities to enhance the visitor experience. Safety concerns were raised in Phuket after a tourist was robbed of millions in cryptocurrency, while Bangkok…
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Thai man arrested for sister-in-law’s murder in Pathum Thani
Police arrested a Thai man for the murder of his sister-in-law, who served as a sub-district secretary in Pathum Thani province near Bangkok. The victim allegedly attempted to obstruct his relationship with her younger sister. The body of 57 year old Worrakanok Thepphimon, deputy secretary of the Khlong Sam Sub-district Office, was discovered on Saturday, November 9, by her sister,…
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Thailand boosts local content in industries amid US-China trade tensions
Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira is advocating for increased utilisation of domestic raw materials by businesses and the promotion of Thai ownership within supply chain companies. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance the competitiveness of local industries by offering privileges through the Board of Investment (BoI). Pichai, serving as the chairman of the BoI, emphasised the importance…
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Taxi tensions in Phuket: Drivers demand ride-hailing rights
Tensions are boiling over in Phuket as local green plate taxi drivers, reliant on app-based bookings to stay afloat, face hefty 2,000-baht fines for doing just that. Drivers rallied at Saphan Hin’s central stage last Tuesday, November 5, calling on officials to overhaul outdated regulations that penalise them for using ride-hailing apps – a vital income stream since the pandemic…
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Thai woman’s daring car cling ends in roadside heartbreak (video)
A Thai woman desperately tried to stop her husband from fleeing with his mistress by clinging onto his car, only to be savagely attacked and left abandoned by him on a roadside in Phatthalung, a southern province. The 48 year old woman, Bee, called officers from Mueang Phatthalung Police Station to pick her up from the side of Aphai Borrirak…
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Thailand refurbishes coal units to ensure affordable power supply
Thailand is taking steps to ensure a stable and affordable electricity supply through the refurbishment of two coal-fired power generation units. The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) plans to extend the service life of Units 8 and 9, located in Lampang, as part of its strategy to maintain low-cost electricity production. Refurbishing these units involves essential maintenance to boost…
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JAS kicks off a ‘goal’den era with EPL and FA Cup rights
Jasmine International Public Company Limited (JAS) has struck gold, scoring exclusive broadcast rights for Premier League and FA Cup football matches across Internet and digital TV platforms in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. The broadcasting deal, valued at a staggering US$559.98 million (around 19,000 million baht), spans three seasons starting from the 2025/26 Premier League season, with an option to extend…
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Thailand denies Thaksin-Cambodia secret deal on Gulf territory
The Government of Thailand firmly denied allegations that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra orchestrated a clandestine agreement with Cambodia’s previous leader, Hun Sen, concerning contested maritime territories in the Gulf of Thailand. Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai dismissed these claims, emphasising that no such deal could occur without official involvement. “There is no such deal whatsoever. How can anyone who has…
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Pattaya woman survives sixth-floor plunge onto Volkswagen
In the early hours of Sunday morning a dramatic incident in Soi Bong Kot, Pattaya, left bystanders stunned as a young woman fell six storeys from a condominium building. Rescue teams responded to the emergency at 4.36am, on November 10, only to find a large crowd already gathered around the scene of the shocking accident. The victim, identified as 21…
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Thailand and Italy to ‘grow’ a fruitful partnership in agriculture
Thailand and Italy are poised to formalise an agreement to boost collaboration in agriculture, focusing on production, trade, and investment. Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat announced the development after a meeting with Italy’s Minister of Agriculture, Francesco Lollobrigida. The need for a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been highlighted to establish a definitive path for future cooperation between…
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Foul play dismissed as Thai drink driving suspect dies in custody
A Thai man died under mysterious circumstances yesterday while in detention at Chaiyaphruek Police Station in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok after being arrested for drink driving. The deceased’s wife, Tippawan, visited the police station yesterday, November 11, to demand a further investigation into the death of her husband, 57 year old Thongsai. Tippawan said she lost contact with her husband…
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Bangkok plans cycling lanes to ease congestion in key districts
The capital’s bustling streets may soon see a transformation as the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Thailand Walking and Cycling Institute Foundation (TWCIF) are set to introduce a walking and cycling lane project in four heavily congested areas. A feasibility study for this initiative is scheduled to conclude next month, setting the stage for a city-wide shift in transportation…
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Car and motorbike crash in Bang Lamung claims one life
A tragic crash in Bang Lamung has left one passenger dead and a motorbike rider critically injured. The devastating accident unfolded just before 12.30pm yesterday, November 11, near a housing estate and Motorway 7 on Soi Chaiyaphon Vidhi 25 in Nongprue. Emergency services were quickly on the scene following the horrific collision, which involved a car and a motorbike. Officers…
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Wee problem: Passenger takes pee on Bangkok bike ride, refuses to pay fare
A Thai app-based motorcycle rider took to social media to expose the shocking behaviour of a passenger who urinated during a ride in Bangkok and refused to pay the fare. The 32 year old app-based rider, Korn, shared a video of his passenger on a Facebook news page to warn other motorcycle taxi riders to avoid offering service to this…
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Dugong dilemma: Thailand’s gentle sea giants face extinction risk
Thailand’s beloved dugongs are in dire straits, prompting an urgent meeting by the National Policy and Planning Committee on Marine and Coastal Resources Management. Led by Deputy Prime Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong, the focus was squarely on the alarming rise in dugong deaths in recent weeks. With representatives from the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry, and the Department of Marine and…
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Southeast Asian durian exporters unfazed by Chinese competition
Southeast Asian durian exporters remain confident about their market position despite China’s attempts at domestic durian production, though concerns are growing about potential oversupply and weakening demand in the Chinese market. Industry leaders gathering at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai dismissed worries about competition from Chinese-grown durians, particularly those from Hainan province. Jeremy Chin, Managing Director of…
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Tunnel expressway project shelved due to projected lack of returns
Transport Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit announced the cancellation of a major expressway infrastructure project’s underground component. The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) will not proceed with the tunnel section of the Phase 3 Northern Expressway project (N1 section), which was designed to connect the Si Rat Expressway to both Ngamwongwan and Prasert Manukit roads. The decision comes…
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Ice blunder: Re-used animal feed bags spark mass diarrhoea outbreak in Rayong schools
Shocking revelations have emerged from Rayong province, where a gastrointestinal nightmare unfolded, infecting over 1,400 teachers and students with diarrhoea. The culprit? Ice packed in re-used animal feed bags, a blunder that’s left local government officials scrambling to contain the chaos. Today, November 11, Dr Sopon Iamsirithaworn, Inspector-General of the Ministry of Public Health, Health Region 6, revealed the grim findings…
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