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Muslim follower wins pork prize from food blogger on Facebook page in amusing twist
A humorous twist of fate unfolded online when a food blogger’s Facebook page, Whatisthekitchen, awarded a pork by-product to their 229,999th follower, who turned out to be a Muslim. The Facebook page, renowned for its food content and for selling pork by-products, had set this particular item as the prize for the landmark follower. This unexpected event sparked a viral…
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Northeastern Thailand: Violent unrest at juvenile training centre leads to multiple injuries
A tumultuous incident occurred at the Korat Juvenile Training Centre, when 27 juveniles turned violent, injuring four others. The upheaval started with demands to release a gang leader, who was isolated following an interrogation today. Local authorities from Pho Klang Police Station and Huak 31 Rescue Unit were called in by officials from the Training and Youth Centre, Zone 3,…
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Unusual pork leg recipe with Ovaltine goes viral
A viral video on Facebook has revealed an unusual pork leg recipe that has left many astonished. The secret ingredient? Ovaltine, a cocoa-based drink powder known for its distinct malt and chocolate flavours. The unexpected culinary use of the beverage has gained enormous attention online, with the clip amassing over three million views. The video was shared by a consumer…
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Machete-wielding Chinese man attacks BMW in shocking road rage incident
A violent road rage incident took place recently when a Chinese man brandished a machete and attacked a white BMW car after stepping out of a taxi. The altercation took place on a highway cutting across Hebei Province, China on November 7. The aggressive act, captured in a video clip, left many onlookers terrified. The incident unfolded when the two…
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Khlong Toei: Gunfire leaves teacher dead and another critically wounded
An eruption of gunfire in Bangkok‘s Khlong Toei district this morning resulted in one fatality and left another individual critically wounded. The incident took place in front of a TMBThanachart Bank (TTB) branch situated on Sunthornkosa Road. Upon arrival at the scene, authorities discovered two gravely injured individuals and a knife. Eyewitnesses recounted how two men had fired upon a…
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TMD predicts Thunderstorms across the country with heavy rainfall in Bangkok
The Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning for today’s weather, predicting thunderstorms across 35 provinces, with Bangkok expected to experience heavy rainfall covering 60% of its area. The southern region is anticipated to be hit hardest, with sudden flash floods posing a danger due to heavy rainfalls. This weather pattern is due to a high-pressure system or cool air…
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Roi Et: Thai teacher under investigation for assaulting toddler with metal tray
A teacher in Selaphum district, Roi Et province, is under investigation after being accused of assaulting a two year old boy with a metal food tray, leaving the child with multiple bruises. The incident came to light when the Facebook page Pen Neung posted images of the child’s injuries and the metal tray. The boy’s father reported the assault to…
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Rayong man hides 500 baht from wife under police booth
A seemingly furious man was found rummaging under a police checkpoint in Rayong, revealing a new dimension to hiding money from his wife. When his secret was uncovered, he claimed he would need to find a new hiding place. At 4pm yesterday, Deputy Superintendent of Rayong City Police, Woradet Phongthong, and Police Lieutenant Pachar Sangngoen, were informed of a man…
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Alarming rise in diabetes cases hits the nation, Health Control Office reports
The Health Control Office (HCO) in Songkhla province reported an alarming increase in diabetes cases among Thai citizens. The statistics suggest a surge of diabetic patients from 4,980 in 2021, 5,148 last year, and 5,396 this year in the health area 12 alone. The highest prevalence is found in Phatthalung with 7,555 cases, followed by Trang and Songkhla with 6,820…
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Samut Prakan: MEA takes responsibility for road collapse and house damage
Today, the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) and their contractors rushed to investigate a road collapse and house damage near a pit for an underground power line in Soi Kaew Electric, Samut Prakan province. The MEA, who commissioned the construction project, expressed their regret and apologised to those affected by the incident. The MEA explained the cause of the collapse before…
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Thai Government Savings Bank promises low interest rates for home loans
The Government Savings Bank (GSB), an institution committed to enabling Thai citizens to own their homes, is prepping a credit line of 45,000 million baht to offer three home loan products with fixed interest rates for the first three years, marking the end of this year. The initiative is expected to inject liquidity into the economy. According to Karm Phonprakong,…
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French President Macron supports establishment of Wat Pho Paris
French President Emmanuel Macron has publicly thrown his support behind the establishment of Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram, colloquially known as Wat Pho Paris, in the French capital. This announcement was made during a reception at the Elysee Palace for Somdet Phra Maha Theerajarn, the abbot of the original Wat Pho in Thailand, who is currently in France for the…
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BMA plans rubbish fee hike to tackle city’s waste issue
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) unveiled a new strategy to deal with the capital’s mounting rubbish issue. The plan is to hike the monthly rubbish collection fee for households from the current 20 baht to 60 baht starting from October next year. According to Pornphrom Vikitsreth, an adviser to the Bangkok governor, households willing to continue paying the existing fee…
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Phaya Thai: Condo fire claims life of elderly woman, 20 injured
A devastating fire broke out in a condominium in the Phaya Thai district, causing more than 20 residents to choke on smoke and resulting in the tragic demise of a 70 year old woman. The cause of the fire was traced back to a room used by a mango trader for storage and fruit ripening. At around 12.35am this morning,…
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Thai government to finance digital wallet scheme with 500 billion baht loan
The Thai government has plans to secure a loan of 500 billion baht to finance a digital wallet scheme, revealed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. This digital wallet scheme is targeted towards Thai citizens who are 16 years and older, earning less than 70,000 baht per month with less than 500,000 baht in bank deposits. The 61 year old Thai prime…
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Pattaya: Female bar worker abducted, manhunt underway
Pattaya, a city known for its vibrant nightlife, was rocked in the early hours of yesterday when a female bar worker was allegedly abducted from Soi Pattaya 3. The bar worker’s friend, 36 year old Worasuda Satthaun, reported the incident to Pattaya police, stating that her colleague was forcefully taken by a group of men who whisked her away in…
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Seaman stains: Luxury yacht stewardess spills the beans, from glass table poops to canine cuddles at sea
A 39 year old yacht stewardess, Giselle Azueta provides an inside look into the peculiar demands of wealthy customers aboard luxury yachts, from pooping on a glass table to stroking a dog’s ears. The job, while financially rewarding and travel-inclusive, has its fair share of unusual scenarios. Azueta often shares her work stories on TikTok, revealing the challenging nature of…
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Mischievous bride: Groom’s jaw drops as ex-girlfriends play bridesmaids in unexpected wedding twist
A groom received an unexpected surprise when he arrived to pick up his bride and found that her bridesmaids were all his ex-girlfriends. This unusual event took place at the wedding of a couple from Chongqing, China, after a two-year courtship. The bride, known as Liu, discovered that some of her friends had previously dated her groom. Instead of being…
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Thai woman shares spooky experience at Bangkok shopping mall
A Thai woman took to TikTok to share her spooky experience, claiming to have seen a ghost in the car park of a shopping mall in the Bang Kae neighbourhood of Bangkok. The woman posted a video recounting the ghost story on her @sayhibyfai account on Wednesday, November 8. The video’s caption read… “Encountered a ghost in a famous shopping mall…
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Thai government to distribute 10,000 baht through Pao Tang digital wallet from May next year
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin confirmed the distribution of 10,000 baht through the Pao Tang digital wallet, indicating readiness with over 1.8 million familiar shops. The public can start using it from May next year. At 2pm this afternoon, at the Government House, the 61 year old prime minister and Finance Minister, announced the policy of the 10,000 baht top-up program…
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Chinese parents face backlash for expensive winter coat purchase
A wealthy Chinese family sparked controversy after spending 9,000 yuan (44,800 baht) on a winter coat for their daughter. The parents, both CEOs of multinational companies, faced criticism from the local school’s parent association for potentially causing envy among other students. As the cold season approached, the mother purchased a pricey winter coat to shield her daughter from the winter…
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Thai Tourist Police wear new reflective jackets for enhanced public safety
The Tourist Police, led by the National Police Chief, have begun to wear new reflective jackets while ensuring public safety for both residents and tourists. The move, spearheaded by Police Lieutenant Colonel Saksira Pheuakam, aims to inspire confidence and security in the preservation of people’s lives and property as the festive season approaches. The operation was launched at the centralwOrld…
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Noodle shocker: Young man stir-fries his emotions after being billed 300 baht in Don Mueang
A young man was taken aback when he was charged 300 baht for a plate of stir-fried noodles at a restaurant in Don Mueang. The page Sai Mai Tong Rot (Sai Mai Must Survive) posted a clip of the incident, showing the customer arguing about the high price of the dish. The restaurant justified the cost by stating they used…
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Digital wallet boost: Thai government to inject 600,000 million baht into economy
The government is set to inject 600,000 million baht into the economy through the well-documented digital wallet initiative. This programme will provide 10,000 baht to Thai citizens aged 16 and above, with an income not exceeding 70,000 baht and savings of no more than 500,000 baht. The initiative, set to run for six months, will be applicable within the citizen’s…
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Electricity tariffs: Potential 6 baht/unit increase expected next year
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) proposed three options for determining electricity tariffs for the first quarter of next year. The electricity tariffs could potentially increase to a peak of 6 baht per unit. The ERC disclosed that if there are proposals lower than these three options, it would have to reconvene for further discussions today. Komkrit Tantravanich, Secretary-General of the…
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Thai news influencer sparks controversy with news copyright claim
Renowned news influencer Chainon Harnkirirat, better known as Off, sparked controversy today when he posted on his Facebook page, Off Chainon, followed by over 490,000 individuals, asserting that his page was not about copying news but summarising it. This statement provoked a strong response from Thapanee Eadsrichai, or Yam, a prominent journalist from The Reporters, who accused Chainon of misinterpreting the…
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Koh Maphrao residents plead for bridge to Phuket
On the untouched shores of Koh Maphrao, an island nestled off the east coast of Phuket, a pressing issue has been echoing amongst its inhabitants. The island’s residents have made a formal plea to the Department of Rural Roads for the construction of a bridge to connect them with the bustling mainland of Phuket. This idyllic haven has, so far,…
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Heartbreak on duty: Special Branch Superintendent’s birthday turns tragic in Rayong car crash
The fatal car accident involving Special Branch Superintendent Siriwisuk Suwikrom, who was on duty in Klaeng District, Rayong, has left many in grief. The tragedy occurred yesterday, on his birthday. Police officers from Kratham Police Station, Rayong, yesterday, around 4pm, were dispatched to the scene of a car crash. A black Toyota four-door pickup, registration number 4818 Bangkok, was involved in…
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Barbeque and grilled pork overconsumption may lead to colon cancer, warns Thai neurologist
A warning has been issued to fans of barbeque and tabletop grilled pork to limit their consumption to no more than once a month. Additionally, they are advised to always consume organic vegetables. This caution comes from Associate Professor Dr Surat Tanprawate, a neurologist, who posted the warning on his page, Brain with Dr Surat, on November 10. According to…
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Cash cabaret: Japanese man loses over 60,000 baht to 2 transwomen in Pattaya
A Japanese man lost more than 60,000 baht in cash to two transwomen while travelling on a baht bus in Soi Bua Khao in Pattaya. The Japanese victim, Toshiaki Shinohe, filed a complaint against the two Thai transwomen at Mueang Pattaya Police Station around 10.30pm yesterday, November 9. He said the transwomen pickpocketed 60,000 baht cash, 40,000 Thai baht and…
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