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Sponsored Infinito helps hotels in Thailand with revenue management
Maximising revenue and profit–isn’t that the ultimate goal for every business in the hospitality industry? If you run a hotel, you might have heard that revenue management is an effective way to boost your top-line revenue. It involves using data...
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Deadly road incident: Teenager dead and friends injured in Nakhon Pathom
A horrific accident occurred during the early hours of the day as a teenager fell victim to a deadly road incident. Three young boys were returning home after celebrating a friend’s birthday when their journey turned fatal. Their motorcycle was hit by a red truck, leading to the tragic death of an 18 year old boy, while the other two…
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Chicago festival-goers risk lives for selfies on electrified train tracks
In an era where selfie culture is prevalent, there have been increasing instances of individuals being drawn to capture images in hazardous situations. A recent case emerged in Oak Park, Chicago, USA at the Ridgeland Green Line station on August 5, around 7.30pm. Three festival-goers decided to pose on electrified train tracks risking their lives for a photograph. One of…
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Thailand’s insurance sector embraces digital revolution to boost resilience and consumer experience
Thailand’s insurance sector is adopting digital tech to tackle artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber threats and deal with the medical costs of the nation’s ageing population. Further steps were taken to boost industry strength and user experience. The strategy is headed by the Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC). Suthiphon Thaveechaiyagarn, the OIC secretary-general, disclosed that the first part of…
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San Francisco trial investigates Tesla’s Autopilot role in fatal collisions
In the heart of San Francisco, begins the unfolding legal investigation into Tesla Inc’s inability to rectify limitations in its Autopilot technological system, post a fatal Florida-based collision three years prior, affirm multiple engineers tied to a lawsuit bolstered by a family who lost a loved one in an identical incident in 2019. The trial is due to go before…
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Family of six survives crash in brand new pickup on first day of ownership in northern Thailand
In a surprising twist of events, a newly acquired pickup truck with a red license plate, indicating its fresh out-of-showroom status, was involved in a significant collision on the same day in northern Thailand. Miraculously, all six occupants of the vehicle, heading from Udon Thani province to Nakhon Nayok province, walked away from the accident unharmed. The accident is suspected…
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Parky’s final sign-off: Broadcasting legend Sir Michael Parkinson drops the mike at 88 (video)
Heartfelt tributes poured in after news broke earlier that chat host and broadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson has died at the age of 88. Parkinson enjoyed a glorious television career that spanned seven decades and saw him engaging with the world’s most prominent stars on his enduring chat show. A statement from Parkinson’s family revealed his peaceful passing. “After a short…
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Lettuce talk about it: Burger King says ‘no more’ to tomatoes as veggie prices squash profits in India
Reverberations from a skyrocketing surge in vegetable prices throughout India are being felt by consumers and the food industry alike, resulting in the popular fast-food business Burger King withdrawing tomatoes from several branches across the nation. Burger King explained to customers that even tomatoes need a vacation. Reuters reported yesterday that two of Burger King’s Indian branches announced… “Even tomatoes…
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Thai man turns himself into police after raping 20 year old Burmese girl
A 61 year old Thai man turned himself into Mueang Nakhon Pathom Police Station after he raped a 20 year old Burmese girl in Nakhon Pathom province near Bangkok last month. The victim, 20 year old Arisa, filed a complaint with the police after the incident occurred on July 26. She explained that the rapist, 61 year old Wuttichai, was…
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Raw crab leads to life-threatening lung fluke infection in Vietnamese man
A 31 year old man was hospitalised after coughing up blood and suffering from pulmonary inflammation, caused by a lung fluke infection contracted from consuming raw crab salad at a friend’s house. On August 10, Vietnamese newspaper Tuoi Tre reported that a 31 year old man was admitted to a local hospital after contracting a lung fluke infection (Paragonimiasis) from…
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Jewellery district on fire, but not in a good way: Bangkok blaze barely misses the bling
Bangkok’s Bang Rak district was jolted awake in the early hours as a fire broke out at a jewellery import-export company today. Fortunately, the blaze was contained before it could spread to the vault. The preliminary speculation points towards an electrical circuit malfunction as a possible cause. Around 12.10am today, Deputy Superintendent Patiwat Ruangphoeng of the Bang Rak Police Station…
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Lottery loser: Drug addict squanders fortune, resorts to knife-point negotiations in Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai Police have arrested 41 year old drug addict in relation to an incident where the man reportedly threatened his parents with a knife to extract money for funding his drug habit. The incident occurred after his share of a 12-million baht lottery windfall had been exhausted by his substance abuse. Local police yesterday were informed of Sutthiphong’s act…
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Nationwide cyber police crackdown disrupts major China-backed cryptocurrency fraud operation
A nationwide operation led by the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) successfully raided 29 key locations, effectively dismantling a large-scale China-backed cryptocurrency fraud call centre network. The CCIB seized considerable cash assets and a Rolls-Royce car. High-profile raids were orchestrated yesterday in three cities, Bangkok, Pathum Thani, and Chon Buri. Although endorsed by the infamous Tak City director, the CCIB’s…
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Thailand and Malaysia strengthen ties in 113th border committee meeting
Top military figures from Thailand and Malaysia convened in Phuket to participate in the ongoing Thailand-Malaysia Regional Border Committee (RBC) Meeting. The prime attendees of the event include Lieutenant General Santi Sakuntanark, Commander of the 4th Army Region in Nakhon Sri Thammarat, and Major General Dato’ Tengku Muhammad Fauzi Tengku Ibrahim, Commander of the 3rd Malaysian Infantry Division. The Patong…
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Chuwit urges Big Joke probe into Pheu Thai PM candidate’s tax scheme accusation
A former Thai politician urged the Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Tha Police (RTP) to initiate an investigation into allegations levelled against the Pheu Thai Party’s prime ministerial candidate. After the Pheu Thai Party announced that they would propose Srettha Thavisin as their PM candidate, former politician and soapy king Chuwit Kamolvisit announced that he had evidence which could prove…
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Condo technician dives into irony: A lifesaver’s plunge in Pattaya pool becomes his last
A condominium technician unervingly drowned in the same swimming pool where he tried to save the life of a tourist in the heart of Pattaya. The incident occurred at 1am today when the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Center in Pattaya, received a distress call from a condo in Nong Prue Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri province. The call reported…
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Crane accident at Lam Sali bridge Bangkok leaves one dead, two injured
A tragic incident occurred yesterday at the elevated bridge crossing the Lam Sali intersection in Bangkok when an iron plate fell from the crane, claiming one life and inflicting injuries on two other workers. Events unfolded today at 1.50am as the labourers were working on the bridge. The bridge, located over the Bangkapi intersection, is currently under construction. Among the…
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Motorcyclist dies in fatal Bangkok bus collision: Police files charges against bus driver
A motorcyclist suffered a fatal accident after a sudden lane change led to a full-on collision with a Bangkok bus in the early hours of yesterday. The incident prompted an immediate investigation by officers from the Lat Phrao Police Station. In a residential area within Lat Phrao 101, the dispatch reported a collision between a city bus and a motorcycle,…
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Heartless boss denies leave to woman grieving mother’s death in Thailand
A gripping incident on social media unfolded when a young woman posted an exchange with her heartless boss, where her requests for leave were repeatedly denied – even as her mother lay critically ill and eventually passed away. The woman had to navigate the harsh demands of her job when she was urgently needed at home. The online post narrated…
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Hiker’s creepy discovery of furry ball bursts into swarm of spiders
Social media is on fire after a chilling clip emerged of a man stumbling upon a baffling, dark-furred clump lurking in a crevice. Initially thought to be a puppy’s rear, a poke with a stick revealed a grim sight that left the skin crawling on dozens of netizens. Ayer explorando #Alamos# Sonora… lo que parecía ser un animal dormido en…
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Arabian tourist killed and two others injured in late-night Pattaya road crash
A shocking road incident occurred along Sukhumvit Road in Pattaya late last night resulting in the death of an Arabian tourist and serious injuries to two others. The accident, which involved two high-powered motorcycles, adds to the recent tally of life-threatening incidents in the region. On receipt of the unfortunate news around midnight, Pattaya Police Station’s duty officer, Akarapong Saenputawong, spearheaded…
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BMA takes a stand: Puts its foot (and mouth) down on disease spread in Bangkok schools
In an urgent preventive move, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) mandated all schools across the Thai capital to implement stringent measures to curb the spread of hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and dengue fever. This decision comes amid unsettling reports of these viruses evolving into wide-reaching epidemics among school-aged children. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt yesterday highlighted the importance…
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Swede dreams turned sour: Swedish man arrested for overstaying visa in northern Thailand
The Immigration Police arrested a Swedish man for overstaying his visa by over three years in the Isaan province of Sakon Nakhon. Following an ongoing effort to thwart foreign criminals seeking refuge in Thailand, officers from the Sakon Nakhoh Immigration Office discovered a 49 year old Swedish man, Toerner John Alexander, overstaying his visa. According to the police report, Alexander…
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Bangkok or bust: Local gang’s reign of terror and violence escalates in Sai Mai
A community in the Sai Mai neighbourhood of Bangkok is living in fear after being targeted by a gang wreaking havoc with violence, guns and homemade bombs. This news came to the forefront following a complaint lodged by a 71 year old woman, Lim Jaemsin, who has appealed for assistance after a series of terrifying events, including her grandson’s conflict…
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Escalator ride takes a step down: Teen encounters accident on moving stairs in Thai store
A teenager reportedly injured his leg on an escalator in a department store in the Lam Lukka area of Pathum Thani, Thailand while returning home last night. Passersby found only a single sports shoe, along with a sock, stuck in the escalator. The affected boy, identified as 17 year old Jirapath, had been assisted by department store staff and taken to…
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Cutting ties: Hunt ongoing for Thai man accused of murdering ex-girlfriend at beauty salon (video)
Rabophai Police Station officers are hunting for a Thai man who allegedly murdered his ex-girlfriend yesterday in her beauty salon in Prachin Buri, central Thailand. Upon arriving at the beauty salon, situated in the Si Maha Pho district of Prachin Buri at 9.30am yesterday, police discovered the lifeless body of the salon owner in her bedroom. The 47 year old…
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Brutal assault on Udon Thani schoolgirl triggers national outrage and cries for justice
A 13 year old schoolgirl was subjected to a brutal assault at a school in Udon Thani, instigated by jealous animosities over a schoolboy. The victim’s inconsolable mother and uncle, having seen a horrifying video clip of the incident on social media, pledged to seek justice to the fullest extent of the law. The 44 year old mother of the…
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Major drug dealer killed in Thai police operation: 233 meth pills found on body
A notorious drug dealer yesterday met a violent end at his abode in the Mae Tha district of Lamphun province. Police closed in on the house hoping to execute an arrest warrant only to encounter gunfire from the suspect who tried to make a daring escape. At approximately 4.30pm, Police Lieutenant Colonal Sampran Janmangkang, chief of Tha Khat Police Station,…
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Monsoon madness: Bangkok braces for a rainfall check
The Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) today issued a strong warning regarding the southwest monsoon, anticipating heavy rainfall in 41 provinces, including Bangkok. The rain will dominate about 40% of these areas with the severe conditions expected in the afternoon and evening. The southwest monsoon is currently hovering over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand, while a weakening…
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Gang violence escalates in Samut Prakan: Three teens stabbed and shot on Canal Road
Gang violence once again rocked the Bangkok community last night after a large group of teenagers used firearms and knives to launch an attack on rivals causing three individuals injury. The violent confrontation occurred on the Suvarnabhumi Canal Road in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan. It is reported that some of the victims had to run for their lives and jumped…
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Lampang woman wins 100,000 baht lottery, credits six-year faith in revered Kai Kaew
A woman from Lampang, northern Thailand, elatedly claimed 100,000 baht in lottery winnings. According to sources, she attributed her luck to blessings from Kru Kai Kaew, an admired spiritual teacher, at Thep Prathan Phorn’s place of worship. The woman disclosed her six-year faith in Kai Kaew before the lottery result announcement. It is reported that the lucky woman won the…
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