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The Great American Smokeout, held this year on November 17, is a nationwide event that encourages smokers to take their first steps towards a smoke-free life. If you’re an expat in Thailand, this day could be a timely reminder to...
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Koh Samui hide ‘n’ seek: Fugitive’s 19-year retreat ends in arrest
Police apprehended a fugitive on the island of Koh Samui who had been evading capture for 19 years. The 47 year old suspect was only one year away from the statute of limitations expiring for his crimes. Police, under the direction of Lieutenant General Jiraphop Phuridech, Commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), and led by Major General Montri Theskhan,…
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Eastar Jet resumes daily flights to Chiang Mai in December
South Korea’s budget airline, Eastar Jet, is bringing back its daily flights to Chiang Mai after a pandemic-induced hiatus. The airline confirmed that from December 19, it will resume the Busan-Chiang Mai route, offering travellers a convenient link between two major cities known for their tourism and event-hosting prowess. Using a Boeing 737-800, with a capacity of 189 seats, the…
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Catfish hooked: Gay Thai man arrested for reeling in victims
Police arrested a gay Thai man in the central province of Chachoengsao on Monday for using fake social media profiles of attractive women to approach men, trick them into sex calls, and blackmail them for money. The LGBTQA+ suspect, 25 year old Adisak, was arrested at a welfare home in Chachoengsao at about 4.30pm on Monday, October 7, under Section…
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Thai Vietjet’s foreign pilot plan under scrutiny by AirAsia executive
The Airlines Association of Thailand (AAT) deemed Thai Vietjet’s request to allow foreign pilots to fly domestic routes via a wet lease arrangement as acceptable, citing its temporary nature. However, an AirAsia executive has expressed strong opposition to this proposal. AAT President Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth says he sees the wet lease arrangements as a win-win situation, as airlines can temporarily increase…
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Thai woman accuses renowned lawyer of stealing 1.8 million baht
A Thai woman came forward to expose a renowned lawyer who tricked her into signing a power of attorney document, stealing 1.8 million baht from her in the process. The 47 year old victim, identified only as Ple, sought help from non-profit organisation Saimai Survive to retrieve the 1.8 million baht from the well-known lawyer, whose name was not made…
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Similan Islands reopen with fresh upgrades for high season
Tourist hotspots in the Andaman Sea, including the famous Mu Ko Similan National Park on Similan Islands, will reopen next Tuesday, October 15, just in time for the high season. The Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation (DNP) has given the green light for visitors until May 15 next year. Among the standout destinations is Koh Similan, the…
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Thai corporate bond issuance falls 14% amid market challenges
The issuance of new corporate bonds in Thailand dropped 14% to 704 billion baht (US$21 billion) in the first nine months of this year, as the market faced challenging conditions for fundraising. Bond issuers are waiting for interest rates to decline, according to the Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA). Somjin Sornpaisarn, President of ThaiBMA, reported that the bond market’s total…
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Chon Buri: PR girl dies after losing 50k in jade auction scam
A tragic incident unfolded as a 32 year old PR girl died after being deceived in a jade auction, losing 50,000 baht. Her 39 year old boyfriend tearfully recounted finding her in their bedroom. Police received a distress call from a house in Bang Lamung, Chon Buri at 10.46pm yesterday, October 8. Arriving at the scene, police officers and rescue…
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Landslide in Sukhothai collapses house, kills one
A landslide caused a house to collapse into the Yom River in Sukhothai Province, resulting in the death of a 52 year old man, injuries to seven people, and the disappearance of a 10 year old girl. Rescue teams are actively searching for her. A house located near the Yom River in Klong Kra Jong subdistrict, Sawankhalok district, Sukhothai province,…
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Brief encounter: Indian woman strips to prove theft innocence (video)
An Indian woman accused of theft in the Isaan province of Udon Thani removed her underwear in front of police officers to prove her innocence. Officers from Mueang Udon Thani Police Station were called to a motorcycle garage to intervene in a heated argument between a 50 year old Thai man named Thanabordin Jansook and a 23 year old Indian…
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Casting caution: Chon Buri cops reel in rogue reservoir fishers
Police cast a wide net over illegal fishing activities in the Wat Yansangwararam reservoir in Chon Buri province, and it’s sink or swim for those breaking the rules. Despite clear signage banning fishing and the use of electric shock methods, some anglers just won’t let it ‘gill.’ Bang Lamung District Chief Weekit Manarojkit reeled in the message loud and clear yesterday, October…
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Blazing saddles: Heroic firefighters rein in warehouse fire
A huge fire erupted today at a colossal warehouse in the Chaiyapruek area, spewing thick black smoke into the sky and causing the roof to cave in dramatically. After several gruelling hours, heroic firefighters finally tamed the roaring flames. In the dead of night, at 3am, today, October 9, Chaiyapruek Police Station officers were alerted to the inferno raging at…
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Jealous Thai man kills wife, suspected lover wanted for questioning
Bangkok police today revealed the jealous Thai man who fatally stabbed his wife after she had dinner with an alleged lover, tried to take his own life with a crossbow. The woman’s alleged lover is wanted for questioning. The 42 year old Thai man, Nattaphon, was arrested yesterday, October 8, after he stabbed his 36 year old wife, Chonticha, to…
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Final tenant eviction clears way for SRT high-speed rail project
State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is set to demolish a disputed commercial building after the final tenant was ordered by the court to vacate. This paves the way for the construction of a high-speed rail project that has faced significant delays. Today, October 9, officials and construction engineers installed barriers and fencing over a 200-metre stretch in front of the…
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Student dies in collision with luxury Maserati in Chon Buri
Two students were involved in a collision with a luxury Maserati car, resulting in one fatality and another in critical condition. The incident took place at 6.40pm, yesterday, October 8, near the Khao Chi Chan Forest Park on Rural Road Chon Buri 1003 in Najomtien, Sattahip district, Chon Buri province. Police Lieutenant Thanakorn Suetrong, Deputy Inspector of Najomtien Police Station,…
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Train services resume in northern Thailand after flooding
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Suriya Jungrungreangkit announced that the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) successfully managed the recent flooding in the northern region, ensuring the safety and convenience of passengers. Train services on the northern route, including Chiang Mai station, have resumed normal operations as of yesterday evening, October 8. The flooding had previously disrupted train services…
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Thai police dismantle Taiwanese drug syndicate in Bangkok raid
Thai police recently dismantled a Taiwanese drug syndicate operating in Bangkok, seizing over 300 kilogrammes of narcotics. The operation targeted party-goers in the Min Buri area, leading to significant arrests and a substantial haul of drugs. Officers, led by Police Lieutenant General Samran Nuanma, Assistant Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, and Police Lieutenant General Thiti Saengsawang, conducted the raid…
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Chaiyaphum shooting spree ends in arrest after tense standoff
A man went on a shooting rampage, seriously wounding another individual, leading to a tense standoff with the Thai special weapons and tactics (SWAT) team. Several weapons and over 300 rounds of ammunition were found, resulting in two serious charges. Yesterday, October 8, the Chaiyaphum City Police Station received a report of a man shooting at civilians, injuring one person…
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Bang Rak police arrest volunteers for stealing telephone cables
Police in Bang Rak district in Bangkok arrested a group of volunteer rescuers accused of stealing telephone cables. The suspects were caught using a siren-equipped vehicle to pull cables from an underground manhole in the Si Phraya area yesterday, October 8. Major General Samart Promchat, Commander of Metropolitan Police Division 6, along with Deputy Commander Narit Pratanaporn, led the operation. The…
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Reckless: Concrete mixer truck crushes sedan, resulting in 1 death
A concrete mixer truck driver speeding recklessly down Number 304 Road in the Phanom Sarakham district of Chachoengsao province collided with a sedan, killing the female driver of the sedan after the truck toppled over her vehicle. Officers from Khao Hin Son Police Station and members of the Phanom Rescue Foundation yesterday, October 8, rushed to assist the 41 year…
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Bank policy leaves elderly Buriram couple without government aid
A resident of Ban Silachai in Buriram province sought assistance after finding himself unable to withdraw money using his wife’s ATM card. The resident, 61 year old Tuk Sae Ho’s wife Jamlong, also 61, has been bedridden for over a year and unable to care for herself. When Tuk attempted to withdraw funds from the bank, he discovered that the…
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Thai soldier arrested after shooting construction worker at school
A Thai soldier shot a construction worker at a school in the Isaan province of Chaiyaphum, after a long-standing feud with his colleagues. Fortunately, no teachers and students were armed by the random shooting. Teachers and students ran for safety, at the school in the Mueang district of Chaiyaphum province, after hearing gunfire yesterday, October 8, as the 24 year…
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Thailand video news | Bangkok: 16 communities brace for Chao Phraya River deluge, South African teacher vanishes in Cambodia after dinner date
In today’s video news from Thailand, Alex brings you the latest stories making headlines across Thailand and Southeast Asia. The news includes Bangkok is on high alert as 16 communities brace for potential flooding from the Chao Phraya River, while Phuket authorities arrested a Swiss man for carrying a handgun at the airport. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has urged swift…
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Thief steals 20,000 baht from 100-million-baht temple in Photharam
A thief broke into the 100-million-baht Wat Phra Sri Aray temple and stole over 20,000 baht from the donation box. Police suspect an inside job and are conducting checks on all temple staff and monks. Police received a report about a break-in at the Wat Phra Sri Arn temple, located in Ban Luek, Photharam district. The incident was reported by…
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House collapses into Yom River trapping three people in Sukhothai
A house along the right bank of the Yom River in Sawankhalok district, Sukhothai, collapsed into the river, leaving two men and a young girl trapped inside. Despite ongoing rescue efforts, officials have yet to locate the missing individuals. Reports from yesterday afternoon, October 8, indicated that the incident occurred at approximately 2.50pm. The house, located in Moo 4, Khlong…
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Miss Grand International relocated to Thailand from Cambodia
Seventeen Miss Grand International contestants arrived at Suvarnabhumi International Airport on Monday following the abrupt cancellation of events in Cambodia due to alleged poor hospitality. The decision to relocate was prompted by growing dissatisfaction among the contestants, which quickly spread on social media. The Miss Grand International Organisation had initially planned a formal dinner on a boat in Phnom Penh.…
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South Korean man rescued from drowning near Koh Racha, Phuket
The Phuket Tourist Assistance Centre rescued a South Korean man from drowning off Koh Racha, an island in Phuket, on Monday, October 7. The news was reported by the Phuket Hotnews, yesterday, October 8, detailing the successful rescue by Thai officials. The victim was identified as a 63 year old South Korean man, though his name was not disclosed. The…
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Woman crashes Ford Ranger into minivan while drunk in Pattaya
A heavily intoxicated 29 year old woman caused a dramatic scene by driving her shiny new Ford Ranger straight into an Alphard minivan, resulting in significant damage. The incident unfolded in the early hours of the morning, with the driver admitting to having had a few too many drinks. At 1.26am today, October 9, Police Lieutenant Amorntep Phetthim of Pattaya…
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Thai man fatally stabs cheating wife after dining with her lover
A Thai man fatally stabbed his cheating wife in their sedan parked on Phuttamonthon Sai 2 Soi 27, in the Thawee Wattana district of Bangkok after the woman finished dining with her lover. Officers from Thammasara Police Station were called to the scene at around 2pm, yesterday, October 8, to investigate a physical altercation between the couple, later identified as…
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Maths-terpieces: Thai students bring home a gold mine of medals
Thai students have pulled off a remarkable achievement, bagging an impressive 24 medals—including five golds—at the 2024 International Mathematics and Science Olympiad (IMSO) for primary school students in China. The prestigious event unfolded in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, from October 1 to 6. Thanu Wongchinda, Secretary-General of the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC), announced that a talented team of…
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