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Tourists urged not to give cash to homeless people in Pattaya
Pattaya authorities urged residents and tourists not to give money to homeless people as the city steps up efforts to regulate public spaces and encourage vulnerable group to access government welfare services. The operation was carried out on July 22 by Deputy Mayor Damrongkiat Pinitkan and officials from several government agencies. Teams inspected Pattaya Beach, Soi Bua Khao and other…
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Thai woman exposes husband’s secret to mistress, sends her HIV medicine
A Thai wife is consulting a lawyer about taking legal action against her dishonest husband after delivering HIV medicine to his mistress, revealing his health secret. The adultery lawsuit came to public attention after lawyer Anusorn “Phat” Asurapong shared details of the case on his Facebook page on July 20. In the post, the lawyer published a photograph of medication…
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Malaysian boat caught supplying diesel to Thai fishing boat off Satun
Thai customs officers arrested seven people today, July 23, after intercepting a Malaysian-registered modified fishing vessel allegedly transferring smuggled diesel to a Thai trawler off the coast of Satun. The arrests were made during a maritime patrol by officers from the Customs Department and Satun Customs House aimed at preventing the illegal importation of fuel from Malaysia. While patrolling waters…
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Dog carrying human hand raises questions over missing Surin man
A dog carrying what appeared to be a human hand was spotted in a rice field in Surin province yesterday, July 22, with forensic experts working to determine the identity of the remains. The discovery was reported at about 6.55pm in Kae subdistrict, Rattanaburi district. Investigators, forensic personnel and medical staff were sent to examine the scene. Officers recovered what…
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China pressure hits gallery, newsroom, now cinema in Thailand
A Taiwan-themed film festival in Bangkok has become the latest flashpoint in a string of incidents involving alleged pressure from China on cultural events in Thailand, according to the event’s organiser. Thida Philtpolkarnpim, who directs the Taiwan Documentary and Film Festival in Bangkok, told Khaosod English that on July 20, someone claiming to be a Chinese Embassy official phoned both cinemas…
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Customer defecates in Rayong clothing store’s fitting room
A clothing shop in Rayong filed a police report after a customer defecated inside a fitting room before leaving the premises, calling on the woman to accept responsibility or face legal action. The incident took place at a clothing shop on Sukhumvit Road in the Ban Chang district of Rayong on July 21. The owner said the woman has until…
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Saudi man arrested with meth, cocaine in Phuket
A Saudi Arabian man was arrested yesterday, July 22, during a drug crackdown in Phuket after police allegedly found methamphetamine and cocaine in his possession. The arrest was made during Operation 90 Days, an ongoing campaign targeting illegal drugs by Patong Police Station. Police said the accused was arrested in the car park outside a hotel in Patong subdistrict, Kathu…
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Gunmen kill five volunteer rangers in Narathiwat checkpoint attack
Five volunteer rangers were killed and two civilians, including a 10 year old boy, were injured after armed attackers opened fire and threw pipe bombs at the Bukit Sami checkpoint in Narathiwat yesterday, July 22. The attack took place at about 6.45pm at the Bukit Sami checkpoint in Ra-ngae district. According to initial reports, six attackers carried out the assault…
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Indian tourist rescued after becoming stranded in Pattaya waters
An Indian tourist was rescued today, July 23, after becoming exhausted while swimming off a beach in Pattaya, leaving him stranded in the sea and unable to return to shore. Municipal officers from Pattaya City, special affairs officials and speedboat operators responded to the incident after receiving reports that the tourist had become fatigued while swimming and was stranded in…
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Risk-On or Risk-Off? How to Read Global Sentiment Before You Trade
The financial markets are affected by not only the economic indicators and corporate performance but also the sentiments of investors. Every day on the trading markets, people decide whether they want to seek risk or avoid it. It is called risk-on and risk-off sentiment. It is very useful for traders to understand which one of these is prevailing at a…
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Thailand video news | Five rangers killed in coordinated Narathiwat checkpoint attack, Tawanchai vacates ONE Championship belt during injury recovery
In Thailand video news, Alex covers the latest stories from across the country. Today’s headlines include escalating deadly violence in Narathiwat, a Cambodian migrant worker accusing police of extortion, and a growing trend of criminals disguising themselves as foreigners to commit offences. The program also covers a New Zealand teenager granted bail following an alleged airport watch theft, before wrapping…
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Video shows royalists beating man accused of insulting monarchy
A group claiming to defend the monarchy allegedly assaulted a man they accused of insulting the royal institution, with footage of the confrontation spreading on social media yesterday, July 22. The footage shows members of the group surrounding the man before repeatedly shouting, “Why did you insult the King?” and telling others they had found the man. The confrontation escalated when…
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Police officer fires more than 10 shots at colleague in Chachoengsao
A highway police officer allegedly fired more than 10 rounds at a fellow officer in Chachoengsao today, July 23, leaving the victim seriously injured after an alleged dispute over work. Police and rescue workers were called to the Bang Khla Highway Police Public Service Unit in Bang Khla district after receiving reports of a shooting. At the scene, they found…
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How Thailand’s mobile-first lifestyle is reshaping sport and online entertainment
Thailand’s relationship with the smartphone has changed. The mobile screen is now where people organise their day, message friends, pay for food, watch highlights, follow live scores and fill the spare minutes between work, travel and going out. Sport and entertainment have naturally followed that shift, becoming faster, more personal and easier to access wherever people happen to be. That…
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Mother urges better emergency response in school after son’s collapse
A mother in Pathum Thani is calling for stronger emergency response procedures and safety in schools after her 10 year old son suffered cardiac arrest on campus and was left with severe brain damage. The incident occurred at a school in Lam Luk Ka district at about 8am on July 8. The boy’s mother, 33 year old Lalitphat, shared her…
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Airport Rail Link says services could improve this evening
Airport Rail Link services could increase this evening if engineers are able to remove a disabled train blocking the maintenance depot, Deputy Transport Minister Siripong Angkasakulkiat said today, July 22, after a technical fault reduced operations to just one train per hour. Siripong visited the Airport Rail Link maintenance depot to monitor the situation after one train developed a technical…
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Thai-foreign couple in Khon Kaen forgives pickpocket, gives thief cash
A Thai woman and her foreign husband forgave a pickpocket suspect at a market in Khon Kaen and gave the thief 40 baht while local vendors demanded police and relevant government officials to address the matter. The pickpocket incident took place on July 18 at Bang Phai Night Bazaar. CCTV footage was later shared on social media by a food…
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Australian tourist drowns in Phuket villa swimming pool
An Australian tourist died after drowning in a swimming pool at a luxury villa in Phuket yesterday, July 21. The tourist was holidaying with 13 relatives when she was found submerged in the villa’s pool. Police were notified at around 8pm after Thalang Hospital reported the death of the woman, later identified as 45 year old Haiyan Hong. The investigation…
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Phuket money exchange theft suspect disguises himself as foreigner
A thief, who may have been posing as a foreigner, remains at large after stealing more than 600,000 baht from a currency exchange shop inside a shopping mall in Phuket on Sunday, July 19. The owner of the exchange business in Phuket reported the theft to Wichit Police Station after an employee discovered the incident at about 9.30am on July…
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PTT named Thailand’s most valuable brand in global study
PTT has been identified as Thailand’s most valuable brand, with a brand value of US$9.2 billion (approximately 326 billion baht), according to a global study published in June 2026 by OnDeck, a US-based online business lender. The study used valuations from two leading brand consultancies, Brand Finance and Interbrand, to calculate average brand values across their respective Global Top 100…
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Social media divided after chabad centre leader supports Patong hospital
The religious leader and co-director of the Chabad-Lubavitch Centre in Phuket donated 1.1 million baht to Patong Hospital, generating mixed reactions on Thai social media. Patong Hospital announced the donation on its official Facebook page on July 16, thanking Rabbi Sholom Dovber Glitzenstein, co-director of the Chabad-Lubavitch Centre in Phuket, and the organisation for contributing 1.1 million baht to the…
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Cambodian man alleges 8,000 baht extortion attempt by Thai police
A Cambodian factory worker has accused two police officers in Samut Prakan of trying to extort 8,000 baht after he failed a breathalyser test on July 20, claiming they threatened to prosecute and deport him if he refused to pay. The worker, identified only as 44 year old Rat, is employed at a factory in Phraek Sa subdistrict. Today, July…
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Kiwi teen released on bail after being arrested for alleged theft at Thai airport
A New Zealand teenager has been reunited with his mother after spending six days in a Thai prison over an alleged theft at an airport. The New Zealand mother, Natasha Rainger, recently told the Daily Mail she would do anything to secure the release of her 18 year old son, Loukas Rainger, who was arrested in Thailand during his first…
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Freight train slams into pickup at Chachoengsao railway crossing
A freight train slammed into a pickup truck at a railway crossing in Chachoengsao this morning, July 22, injuring the driver after he failed to see the approaching train. Police were called to the railway crossing outside a school in Yotha subdistrict at around 6.30am. Rescue workers also responded to the scene. Officers found a grey pickup with extensive damage…
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Foreign man wanted for assault on Thai woman on Bangla Road, Phuket
A foreign man is wanted for assaulting a Thai woman on Bangla Road in Phuket after accusing the victim of stealing his Thai girlfriend’s bag. The incident, which reportedly occurred on July 18, came to public attention after the victim’s friend shared the footage of the incident with the Facebook page เรื่องจริง ติดจอ, asking the online community to help identify…
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14 year old girl killed by alleged drunk driver in Lampang
A 14 year old schoolgirl died after a pickup truck allegedly driven by a drunk former school director collided with her motorcycle in Lampang on the evening of July 20. Police were called to the scene at about 8.30pm outside a petrol station in Na Khrua subdistrict, Mae Tha district. Medical staff from Mae Tha Hospital and rescue workers also…
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Disney Run Thailand mascots steal spotlight for all the wrong reasons
Disney Run Thailand 2026 has attracted attention online after photos of its mascots went viral, with many social media users joking about their unusual appearance. The Disney-themed running event took place at Rama VIII Bridge, Bangkok, on the morning of July 19, featuring five-kilometre and 10-kilometre races that attracted a large number of participants. Following the event, the Facebook page…
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Swiss man sexually assaults 14 year old Thai boy off Patong Beach in Phuket
Police arrested a Swiss man in Phuket yesterday, July 21, after he sexually assaulted a 14 year old Thai boy in the sea off Patong Beach. The boy’s mother sought assistance from the Paveena Foundation for Children and Women on July 18 after reporting the child sex abuse to Patong Police Station. The mother told the foundation that he incident…
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Thailand approves plan to remove red-whiskered bulbul from protected list
The Cabinet has approved in principle a ministerial regulation to remove the red-whiskered bulbul from the country’s protected wildlife list to support breeding programmes and promote it as an economic species. Deputy Government Spokesperson Lalida Persvivatana announced the decision today, July 21, following a proposal by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. The move aims to make breeding and…
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Taiwan jails three over 522-million-baht Bangkok property investment scheme
Taiwan’s Supreme Court has jailed three men who used a Bangkok property project to run an illegal investment scheme. The court rejected their final appeal on Tuesday (21 July) and brought their case to a close. The men worked for a Taiwanese firm, Blue Ocean. The company sold investments in a Bangkok riverside development, The Harbour View Residences (HVR), and…
