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Inferno consumes Chevrolet Aveo in Phuket, arson not ruled out
A Chevrolet Aveo sedan was consumed by an inferno late last night in Soi Thanuthep, Chalong, Phuket. The cause of the blaze is currently under investigation, with local authorities yet to confirm whether it was an accident or a deliberate act of arson. The police were notified about the incident around 10.30pm. Lieutenant Charat Lemphan of the Chalong Police Department…
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TikTok video of late-night ghostly encounter on car’s sunroof goes viral (video)
A chilling ghostly encounter captured on TikTok video of a woman perched on a car’s sunroof, dressed in white with long hair, nearly led to a car crash in the late hours of the night. The incident, caught on camera, went viral with over 2.5 million views after being posted by @c.aphisama on TikTok. “I almost went off the road…
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Thai woman and family faces death threats from her jealous ex-husband
A Thai woman sought protection from non-profit organisation Saimai Survive after her jealous ex-husband threatened to kill her and her family. The jealous ex claimed he knew the Royal Thai Police (RTP) commissioner and was not afraid of legal action. The victim, Ya, sought the attention of Saimai Survive founder Ekkaphop Lueangprasert so the organisation could help her solve the…
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Motorcyclist shot dead in road rage incident in central Thailand
A motorcyclist was shot dead last night in a violent road rage incident in Mueang district, Samut Prakan. Supakorn Chankhati was taking his girlfriend to the hospital when the 24 year old was hit by a stray bullet in the right side of his head around 7pm on the Bang Phli-Tamiru Road in Bang Pu Mai subdistrict. Despite being quickly…
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Hamas: PM Srettha seeks verification of CCTV showing Thai national in custody (video)
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to verify CCTV images that allegedly depicted Hamas militants taking a Thai national to a Gaza City hospital following the massacre in southern Israel on October 7. This comes amidst ongoing efforts by the government to assist Thai citizens residing in Israel, despite the absence of additional attacks by Hamas.…
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Wife suspected after Thai man reportedly commits suicide over feelings of neglect
A Thai woman reported to police that her husband committed suicide because he felt neglected after a row but investigations continue as police suspect the wife murdered her spouse. The wife reported the death of her husband, 69 year old Wirat, at Samae Dam Police Station yesterday, November 20. Officers rushed to the couple’s home in the Bang Bon district…
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Bangkok battles rising air pollution as PM2.5 dust levels exceed safe standards
Air pollution in Bangkok has recently spiked, with 17 locations across the city registering levels of PM2.5 dust particles that exceed safe standards. The most severe pollution was recorded at the intersection of Mahajai and Phet Kasem 81 in Nong Khaem district, where the PM2.5 level reached 47 microgrammes per cubic metre today. The Bangkok Air Quality Information Center revealed…
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Fatal boat crash into house shocks locals in central Thailand
A thrilling boat race in Samut Prakan turned fatal when a boat crashed into a local home after veering off course. The incident, which occurred along the canal behind Wat Hom Sin, Bang Phli Noi, Bang Bo District, Samut Prakan province, was caught on camera by a local. Amid the high-speed boat race, one of the boats lost control and…
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Fake Thai police on the loose after stealing valuables in Isaan raid
Police are searching for four Thai men posing as police officers who stole valuables from a house in the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima. A Thai couple, Somprat and Jaruwan, reported the incident to officers at Si Khio Police Station after falling victim to four thieves on November 20. The couple disclosed that the impostors, claiming to be police officers, confiscated…
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iLaw proposes amnesty bill for political activists since 2006 in Thailand
The Internet Law Reform Dialogue (iLaw) revealed a proposed bill yesterday that offers amnesty to all individuals in Thailand who have been prosecuted or are currently facing charges related to political activities since September 19, 2006, up to the present day. This proposed legislation was introduced at a seminar, sponsored by iLaw, sparking a call to action for the Pheu…
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Update: Indian man suspected of girlfriend’s murder found dead by police floating in Bang Pakong River
The Indian man who jumped into Bang Pakong River to escape arrest following the murder of his girlfriend in Pattaya has been found dead. Police Lieutenant Suriya Phumwat, Deputy Inspector (Investigation) at Bang Pakong Police Station in Chachoengsao Province, in collaboration with the Chachoengsao Rescue Unit, discovered the lifeless body of the Indian man at 8 am today, November 21.…
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West Thailand: Search for missing three year old twins in Prachuap Khiri Khan ends tragically
The disappearance of three year old twins from their home in Sam Roi Yot district, Prachuap Khiri Khan province, ended tragically when their bodies were found in a nearby pond. The incident sparked a frantic search and rescue operation involving local authorities, volunteers, and over 200 villagers. Despite their efforts, the siblings, a boy and a girl, were found drowned…
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Beauty sizzles: Chon Buri meatball vendor turns heads as her tasty treats go viral
A fried meatball vendor in Chon Buri has unexpectedly gone viral due to her beauty. She revealed that she has been selling these meatballs for nearly three years now. The incident came to light when a Facebook fan page, Chon Buri News Today, posted photos of a beautiful woman selling fried meatballs in front of a public park. Once posted,…
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Swedish embassy appoints Honorary Consul in Phuket to boost Thai-Swedish relations
An Honorary Consul has been appointed in Phuket by the Swedish embassy in Thailand, aiming to amplify Thai-Swedish relations on the popular tourist island. To date this year, there have been 110,000 Swedish tourists in Thailand. Anna Hammargren, the Swedish Ambassador to Thailand, was warmly received by Deputy Governor of Phuket, Amnuay Pinsuwan at the City Hall, during her official…
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Insurance company Allianz Ayudhya investigates alleged misuse of student’s homework for telemarketing
Insurance company Allianz Ayudhya is investigating the alleged misuse of students’ homework for telemarketing purposes. The company was alerted to the issue when a parent from a prominent school in Khon Kaen province complained about receiving an unsolicited call from an insurance agent attempting to sell insurance and savings plans for his daughter. The agent claimed to have obtained the parent’s…
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Top Thai diplomats convene at forum to strategise foreign policy
Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-nukara yesterday inaugurated a forum for top-ranking diplomats. The forum’s objective is to navigate foreign policy to protect and promote the nation’s interests amidst a progressively divided world. Held in Bangkok, the annual forum concludes on November 24, with 97 Thai ambassadors, consuls-general, charges d’affaires, heads of Thai permanent missions and trade representatives in attendance. In his…
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West Thailand: Geology expert advises on undetectable earthquakes in Three Pagodas Fault
The Three Pagodas Fault in Kanchanaburi, west of Thailand, experiences hundreds of earthquakes annually. However, geology expert Prinya Putthapiban from Mahidol University’s Department of Geoscience advises that these quakes are predominantly minor and undetectable. The fault line follows a parallel path to Myanmar’s Sagaing Fault and Thailand’s southern Ranong Fault, limiting its capacity to trigger potent earthquakes. “The likelihood of…
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Missing Thai lawyer mysteriously dies in Bangkok car park 2 days before key trial
Police managed to locate a missing Thai lawyer in his parked car at a petrol station in Bangkok’s Lat Phrao district after his wife alerted cops to his absence. Unfortunately, he later died of a heart attack in hospital. His wife and family suspect murder. Kittipong, a Kok Kram Police Station officer, reported that a Thai woman, whose identity was…
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Pattaya: Indian man suspected of girlfriend’s murder found on Thai bridge then escapes by jumping into river
An Indian man suspected of murdering his girlfriend and leaving her body in a Pattaya hotel was discovered mid-escape on Bang Pakong River Bridge, before disappearing into the river. The incident occurred at 1am this morning, when the deputy superintendent of Bang Pakong Police Station, Pongphop Kudhom, accompanied by Chachoengsao rescue units, responded to a report of a suspicious individual…
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Wild West wow: British tourist takes a tumble in notorious Pattaya Go-Go girlie showdown (video)
In a scene reminiscent of a Wild West bar brawl, a British tourist got knocked out as over a dozen Thai girls fought for the young traveller’s attention in a notorious Pattaya Go-Go bar. British tourist Jack Fitzmaurice was having a drink and chatting with some scantily-clad ladies in the Paradise Agogo in the early hours of Sunday morning when…
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All aboard: China’s rail freight trail blazes historic route to Thailand, breaking new ground in cross-border cargo collaboration
A monumental event unfolded at 10am on November 17 as a Chinese freight train, packed with 35 cargo containers, embarked on its maiden journey to Thailand. This is the first official rail freight transport from China to Thailand, made possible through a collaborative effort between the Chinese government and Thai private sectors. The destination of this freight train is the…
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Devastating fire ravages Krischorn Health Massage Shop in Phuket Town
A devastating fire broke out at the Krischorn Health Massage Shop, an establishment located on Soi Pha-niang, Ratsada in the northern part of Phuket Town. The incident, which occurred at 10am on Friday, November 17, left the salon heavily damaged despite the swift actions of local firefighters who responded to the distress call. The Phuket City Municipality, in response to…
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Sea-rious splash: Russian tourist makes waves with daring swim between Pattaya’s viewpoints (video)
A Russian tourist sent shockwaves through the local community when he was found swimming in the sea between Pattaya’s Khao Phra Tamnak viewpoint and Koh Larn. The incident occurred around 1pm today. Asadakorn Bangsi, also known as Copy, the owner of Koh Larn’s accommodation, reported the event to the Khaosod Online after sharing the story on TikTok. Asadakorn revealed the…
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Kathin ceremony at Wat Sawang Arom draws thousands
Thousands flocked to the renowned Wat Sawang Arom in Nakhon Pathom province for the robust Kathin ceremony today. The event saw an overwhelming response, with a crowd of devotees and locals filling the temple grounds, arriving as early as dawn to offer Kathin trees in an act of merit-making. The holy Kathin ceremony event was marked by an atmosphere of…
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Thai Ministry to send 100,000 workers abroad in fiscal year 2024
The Thai Ministry of Labour has set a target to send 100,000 Thai workers abroad in the 2024 fiscal year, with Taiwan, Israel, and South Korea being the top three destinations. This announcement was made today by Permanent Secretary for Labour, Pairoj Chotikasathien. The Labour Ministry aims to send Thai workers to countries where the demand for labour is high.…
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Phuket teacher dodges 1.5 million baht scam after suspicious call (video)
A mathematics teacher in Phuket, known as Beer, narrowly escaped a scam after receiving a suspicious phone call from a call centre gang just moments after a transfer of 1.5 million baht into his account. The swift movement of the fraudsters, who seemed to have precise intel about the transaction, left netizens stunned. This Phuket scam incident was shared today…
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Submarine surprise: RTN dives into new era with Chinese-licensed German engine at 117th celebration
Royal Thai Navy (RTN) chief Admiral Adung Phan-iam revealed today at an event celebrating the 117th anniversary of the RTN that the Chinese-licensed version of a German submarine engine is already in use and it matches the one desired for the submarine being built for the RTN. He was referring to the CHD620 engine, a licensed Chinese-made version of the…
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Lottery winner dumps girlfriend over money dispute in Thailand
A lottery winner reportedly parted ways with his girlfriend after she demanded a hefty share of his winnings. The man, who won approximately 7 million baht (US$200,000) in the lottery, was under pressure from his partner who claimed she deserved a significant portion of the winnings because she had supported him throughout their relationship. The Canadian man shared his experience…
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Iguana import ban: Thailand takes action to curb environmental threat
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has brought into effect an iguana import ban amid fears of rapid proliferation and potential environmental damage. The invasive species, discovered in vast numbers in natural habitats in the Lopburi province, have been causing distress to local communities by feeding on agricultural produce. The green iguana is an alien species with…
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Brake down: Thai bus driver crashes coach in loei, leaves one dead, nine injured in crash (video)
A Thai bus driver crashed his coach, with a faulty brake system, into a procession, resulting in one death and injuries to nine others In the Isaan province of Loei. Officers from the Nong Hin Police Station were notified of the accident in the Baan Cham Thong community in the Nong Hin district of Loei province at about 3.30pm yesterday,…
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