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Teacher suicide in China prompts investigation into school pressures
A tragic suicide incident involving a 23 year old primary school teacher in China has caught the attention of many. The young woman, known as Lu, jumped from a six-story building ending her life, leaving behind a heart-wrenching note found by her sister on her mobile phone. The school is currently under scrutiny for denying access to the security camera…
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Taiwan job scam: Thai nationals trapped, seek assistance
Three Thai individuals found themselves stranded on a mountain in Taiwan after being lured there with the promise of work. Fleeing at the airport, they discovered that their tickets back to Thailand were fake. The trio now seek assistance from the Thai embassy as they fear being apprehended by local law enforcement. The Taiwan job scam incident was reported today…
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Wedding meal mix-up: Boxed lunch sparks online feast of fury
A couple’s decision to serve boxed meals at their lavish wedding in a hotel in Wuhan, China, sparked a heated online debate. Each guest received only one box, containing a simple lunch worth 50 yuan (240 baht), leaving many relatives and friends in shock. Weddings are considered a once-in-a-lifetime event, where most couples meticulously plan the choice of restaurant, food,…
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Trial twist: Tangmo’s case peels back for fresh witnesses
The Nonthaburi Provincial Court scheduled a hearing for the prosecution witnesses in the case concerning the death of Nida Patcharaveerapong, better known as Tangmo, who was separated and tried with the remaining four defendants after the initial case had been concluded. The four defendants are Sansara Manomaipiboon aka Zan, Itsarin Juthasuksawat also known as Kratik, Nittas Kiratisuthisathorn aka Job, and…
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Temple trickster: Deceitful vendor bags counterfeit scam in northern Thailand
A deceitful vendor, Anoma (surname withheld), was apprehended by the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) outside a famous temple in Chiang Mai. Anoma was caught red-handed for defrauding the public by faking illness to solicit funds for her medical treatment and deceiving customers into buying counterfeit designer bags. The arrest was a result of a court warrant issued on October…
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Love spell dilemma: Beware of deceptive sorcerer, warns Thai temple Abbot
A cautionary warning has been issued for women seeking mystical solutions to mend their love lives, as they could end up being victims of deception. This caution came in response to a recent case where a woman was duped by a notorious deceptive sorcerer into spending the night with him under the pretence of lifting a dark magic spell from…
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Bangkok bus bust-up: Dismissed driver’s fare share of woes
A bus driver has been dismissed following an incident in which a young man claimed he was verbally abused and forced off the bus. The driver, who said he was afraid of dismissal, confirmed he had been let go by the company. The incident occurred on Route 1013, between Hua Takhe and Seacon Square, and was posted on the popular…
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Thai woman accused of stealing identity to swindle 3 million baht from man
A Thai woman accused another in the central province of Kampang Phet of stealing her identity to swindle more than 3 million baht from a man. The accused woman denied the allegation but admitted to knowing the victim. The male victim, who works as an engineer, filed a police report after realising that his girlfriend, named Bumbim, did not love…
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Kid’s joyride costs Lamborghini owner millions: Pricey playtime ride
An eight year old child, left unattended by his parents, ended up playing on a stranger’s Lamborghini worth tens of millions, causing the car owner to pay a hefty money for damages. The incident occurred on October 29 when a man named Su from Zhejiang province in China parked his Lamborghini in an open car park and went about his…
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Thai man seeks skilled doctor to treat penis infection after enlargement procedure
In fear of losing his penis, a Thai man turned to a social media influencer for help in finding a skilled doctor to treat an infection in his penis, following an olive oil injection for penis enlargement. Thai social media influencer, Guntouch “Gun” Pongpaiboonwet, accompanied the 29 year old man, who goes by the name A, to Masterpiece Hospital in Bangkok…
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Social media uproar as Blackpink Lisa Weibo account blocked over cabaret show controversy
A rising online debate about the appropriateness of Lisa from Blackpink‘s participation in Crazy Horse, a renowned cabaret show in Paris, has culminated in the pop star’s Chinese social media account, which had over 8 million followers, being blocked. This action by Weibo has resulted in an uproar among her fans who are fervently supporting the 26 year old and…
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Triggered by glance: Off-licence spat leads to fatal road incident arrest by Nakhon Si Thammarat police
Police in Nakhon Si Thammarat apprehended a gunman involved in a fatal road incident following a dispute at an off-licence. The suspect allegedly pursued the victim after feeling provoked by a glance. He then shot the victim in the head, resulting in his immediate death. The incident took place on the Thung Song-Trang Road, near the entrance to the Wang…
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Thai karaoke bar raided: Narcotics worth 1,200 baht seized
Last night, a karaoke bar in Aranyaprathet, East Thailand, was raided by police and administrative officials, who discovered a substantial amount of narcotics on the premises. In a surprise crackdown, five employees were found to have tested positive for drug use and were subsequently taken into custody for legal action. At around 11pm yesterday, leading the operation was Lieutenant Colonel…
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Chiang Mai: Illegal venue serving minors shut down in police raid operation
In the early hours yesterday, a police raid was set into motion in the Chang Phueak area of Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Province. The operation, at precisely 12.30am, was led by Ronarong Thipsiri, the Inspector General of the Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA), alongside DOPA SWAT and other relevant officials. Their target was an illegal entertainment venue, which had…
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Lottery vendor allegedly burns shrine for giving locals winning numbers
Residents in the central province of Ratchaburi accused a lottery vendor of burning the sacred Mae Niang-Mae Norm Shrine because its spirits have been giving locals in the area the correct winning numbers, causing the vendor to lose money. Officers from Mueang Ratchaburi Police Station received a report that a fire had broken out at a small shelter in front of…
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Phuket governor launches safety campaign by Volunteer Defense Corps for peak tourist season
Governor Sophon Suwannarat has recently initiated an ambitious safety campaign on the verdant island of Phuket. Yesterday, an official ceremony marked the commencement of a project that will mobilise the local branch of the Volunteer Defense Corps, locally known as OrSor, to boost security measures and clamp down on criminal activities during the peak tourism season. The role of Governor…
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Thailand’s proposed land bridge project could boost various sectors
The potential implementation of the proposed land bridge project in Thailand could significantly benefit sectors such as contractors, industrial estates, transport, and finance, according to industry analysts. The project, which has been under discussion by various governments for four decades, aims to connect the Andaman Sea to the Gulf of Thailand, specifically via the provinces of Ranong and Chumphon. The…
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Sheffield Wednesday FC’s Thai owner urges fans to help pay debt
The Thai owner of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club (SWFC) yesterday admitted that the South Yorkshire outfit is in financial crisis and urged SWFC’s fans to contribute 90 million baht (£2 million) to rescue the club from debt. Just last week, the Owls found themselves in a precarious situation, as the English Football League (EFL) imposed a registration boycott on the…
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Phuket police’s drug sweep bags 49,000 meth tablets and 4.43 grammes of crystal clear success
In a sweeping crackdown against narcotics in Phuket Town, the Phuket Provincial Police successfully confiscated a hefty amount of illegal drugs, totalling over 49,000 methamphetamine tablets and 4.43 grams of crystal meth. The street value of the seized drugs is estimated to be more than 800,000 baht. This operation targeted various drug dealers across the city and resulted in multiple…
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Xinjiang violence: China soughts international media to counter claims
China has opened its doors to a number of international media organisations to showcase its claimed victory in quelling terrorism-related violence in its troubled region, Xinjiang. A senior journalist from Bangkok Post, Mongkol Bangprapa, who also presides over the Thai Journalists Association, was among the 22 guests invited. The delegates were predominantly from 17 countries involved in China’s Belt and…
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Phuket advances new road project to ease traffic and boost disaster resilience
The working group tasked with overseeing the proposed new road project linking Kathu and Srisoonthorn in Phuket confirmed that it will proceed with the required surveys and inspections. The group will also create maps delineating the land boundaries, thus paving the way for the road’s construction. The working group, led by Phuket Vice Governor Amnuay Pinsuwan, convened at Phuket Provincial…
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Bird breeders tweet plea to un-list the red-whiskered bulbul
Thailand‘s red-whiskered bulbul breeders’ association launched an appeal to the government, seeking to remove the bird from its list of protected species. The association argues that the breeding industry previously generated a substantial income for the economy, amounting to a billion baht. Suratep Boonyavatvanit, president of the association, highlighted that half a decade ago, there were approximately a million breeders…
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Chinese couple accused of damaging Thai woman’s Bangkok home
A concerned Thai mother urged Channel 3 to publicise the disturbing behaviour of a Chinese couple after she accused them of causing chaos and damage to her daughter’s house in Soi Chalerm Prakiat 28 in the Prawet district of Bangkok. The mother, Arporn, told the media that her daughter had lived alone in the house for more than 10 years without…
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Accor predicts surge in hotel conversions in Thailand post-pandemic
A surge in hotel conversions is expected in the post-pandemic hospitality sector, according to Accor, an international hotel chain. This trend is in response to stricter lending rules from financial institutions and a slowdown in the construction of new establishments. Andrew Langdon, Accor’s Chief Development Officer for Asia, detailed how the current supply of new hotels is slow and concentrated…
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Potential slump for Thai stock market due to digital wallet scheme delay
The Thai stock market is facing a potential slump this month, following a 6.1% drop in October and a 17.2% decline year-to-date, due to potential delays to a significant digital wallet scheme and a slower-than-anticipated recovery in the tourism sector. Such concerns are sparking significant investor anxiety, according to industry analysts. Sompong Benjathepanan, the assistant managing director at AIRA Securities,…
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RTP police chief Torsak Sukvimol’s surprise visit: Tracking cases in southern Thailand
The Royal Thai Police (RTP) Commissioner General made an official visit to the Pattani Provincial Police Station at 4.30pm on October 31. The purpose of Torsak Sukvimol’s visit was to inspect and track the progress of key cases in Pattani. He was received cordially by the chiefs of the 16 police stations in Pattani and other concerned police officers from…
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Jealous husband shoots wife before suicide, wife survives attack
A jealous husband shot his wife several times in a rented house in Bangkok’s Khlong Toey district and then committed suicide, believing her to be dead. The wife survived the attack but remains in critical condition. Officers from Tha Rue Police Station and a rescue team rushed to the house on Art Narong Road in Khlong Toey district at 1am…
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Heartbreaking incident in Chai Nat as bystanders laugh and watch woman drown
The tragic drowning of a 32 year old woman in Chai Nat province sparked outrage after a distressing video emerged of bystanders laughing and refusing to help. The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 31, around 8.30pm in a 3-metre deep irrigation canal near Huay Ta See village, Wang Kai Thoe subdistrict, Hankha district. The Chai Nat Ruamkatanyu Foundation volunteer divers…
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Pattaya’s wild wonderland: Zoofari roars into town with lifelike animatronics
Pattaya residents and visitors are braced for an enthralling journey into the wild with Zoofari, an event showcasing realistic animatronic wildlife. Pattaya’s Terminal 21 is hosting Zoofari, a unique event showcasing realistic animatronic wildlife. This immersive extravaganza, filled with vibrant, lifelike creatures, is sure to leave everyone, from the young to the young at heart, in awe. Zoofari is a…
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Trouser triggers: Pen gun mishap leaves schoolboys with penis pain
A pen gun which was kept in a trouser pocket accidentally went off, injuring one schoolboy in the penis and another in the leg. Medical workers at Phutta Sothon Hospital 2 in the central province of Chachengsao urged officers from Mueang Chachengsao Police Station to question two schoolboys who were admitted with gunshot wounds. The young boys insisted that the…
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