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Lampang man filmed abusing dog with compressed air denies wrongdoing
A Thai man, caught on a viral video abusing a dog by inserting compressed air through its mouth or anus, defended himself, claiming he was merely drying its fur and that the footage is from several years ago. The video, shared on Facebook, sparked widespread criticism and calls for harsher legal punishment for animal abusers. The man in the footage…
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Bangkok Bank courts the rich with no-forex travel card
Bangkok Bank (BBL) is targeting high-net-worth clients with a new travel card and a credit card strategy that prioritises assets over income to drive growth. The bank is focusing its credit card strategy on high-net-worth individuals with assets under management (AUM) of at least 10 million baht. BBL, led by executive vice-president Shoke Na Ranong, is now prioritising applicants’ AUM over…
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Newborn baby girl’s body found dumped near Bangkok railway
A newborn’s body was discovered near a railway in Bangkok, shocking residents and prompting police to launch an urgent investigation to find the person responsible. The discovery was made yesterday, November 18, in a banana grove at the end of Wutthakat Soi 3, close to the railway tracks. Police Lieutenant Sirote Khayankan, deputy inspector of Talat Phlu Police Station, responded…
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Customer accuses Michelin-starred Jay Fai of poor service, bias
Jay Fai, a one-Michelin-star restaurant in Bangkok, is facing renewed criticism after a customer alleged she was denied entry and told to “mind her manners” for arriving before her dining companions. A Thai woman shared a video online documenting her experience at the restaurant, which she claimed demonstrated poor customer service. She called on others to stop supporting the venue…
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Nigerian man arrested for selling cocaine at Patong Hospital
A Nigerian man was arrested in Patong after undercover police caught him selling cocaine during a sting operation in a hospital car park at night. Patong Police have arrested a 31 year old man following a sting operation that caught him red-handed selling cocaine in the parking lot of Patong Hospital yesterday, November 18. The operation was launched at 6.55pm…
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Thailand video news | Thai woman dies after forced squats in Cambodia scam, Thailand declares five native cat breeds national pet treasures
In Thailand video news, Alex and Jay bring you updates from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. Today’s stories cover the death of a Thai woman forced to work in a Cambodian scam centre, an American tourist suffering a painful reaction to a black henna tattoo in Bangkok, and a Thai influencer facing criticism after filming a disrespectful clip near Mount…
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Aussie journalist faces Thai trial over Malaysia blog posts
An Australian journalist living in Thailand will face trial after publishing blog posts criticising Malaysia, prompting legal action and international concern. Murray Hunter will stand trial in Thailand on December 22 after being charged with defamation over articles critical of the Malaysian government. The 64 year old Aussie, who resides in Hat Yai, faces prosecution following a complaint lodged by…
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Flash floods swamp Patong again, traffic brought to standstill
Patong was flooded again after sudden downpours caused severe traffic disruption, prompting police to respond and issue warnings across the tourist hotspot. Yesterday, November 18 at 4.30pm, Patong Police released a statement warning motorists to steer clear of several waterlogged zones. Officers were dispatched to monitor flood levels and assist in managing traffic as major intersections became submerged. The operation…
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Hitchhiking tourist gets surprise lift from Thai immigration officers (video)
A tourist hitchhiking in Thailand ended up catching a ride with immigration officers, leading to a humorous encounter that was later shared on social media. The video, posted on TikTok, shows the tourist beaming as he gets picked up on the roadside, unaware of the surprise that awaits. As it turns out, the vehicle he flagged down was no ordinary…
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Taiwanese man, four Thais arrested for kidnapping woman in Chon Buri
A Taiwanese man and four Thai nationals were arrested for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting a 24 year old Thai woman in Chon Buri over an unpaid debt of 100,000 baht. The victim, Sirinapha Sungklang, contacted her uncle, a police officer, on November 14, saying she had been kidnapped and assaulted by a Taiwanese man. The call abrubtly disconnected, and she…
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Motorbike crash leaves man critically injured in Pattaya
A motorbike collision in Pattaya late at night left two riders injured, one critically, after they crashed head-on while travelling along a local soi. A 28 year old man is fighting for his life following a violent motorbike collision on Soi Nern Plub Wan in Pattaya last night. The crash left both riders injured, with one in critical condition. The…
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Tugboat hits riverside homes in Nonthaburi, causes 10m baht damage
A tugboat carrying more than 5,000 tonnes of gypsum boards crashed into three riverside homes along the Chao Phraya River in Nonthaburi yesterday, November 18, causing over 10 million baht in damage. The incident occurred at around 1am in the Koh Kret area of Pak Kret district. No injuries were reported. Pak Kret Police arrived at the scene around 5am…
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Immigration raid in Pattaya nets 15 Indian visa offenders
Immigration police in Pattaya detained a group of Indian men during a late-night raid, after reports of suspicious activity linked to visa overstaying and illegal work. The operation was carried out under orders from Police Major General Songprod Sirisukha, Commander of Immigration Division 3, and Police Colonel Hrit Ekuru, Deputy Commander, following directives from the Royal Thai Police and the…
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Cold spell and storms hit Thailand as waves surge offshore
Thailand is facing a cold spell as a strong weather system sweeps across the country, bringing falling temperatures, storms, and rough seas from north to south. A strong high-pressure system from China is extending over the northeast and upper north of Thailand and is expected to spread further to the central and eastern regions. This weather system is bringing cool…
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Volunteer divers stunned to find second body in pickup driven off Phuket bridge
Volunteer divers searching for a pickup truck in a suspected suicide of a Thai man at the Sarasin Bridge in Phuket today, November 18, found two bodies inside the vehicle, not just one as was initially anticipated. Officers from Tha Chatchai Police Station, together with rescuers from the Kusol Dham Foundation, were called to Sarasin Bridge in Thalang, Phuket, after…
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2 held at Phuket checkpoint for transporting illegal migrants
Two men were arrested at a Phuket checkpoint after police discovered they were transporting 20 illegal migrant workers in pickup trucks from another province. Two men from Chiang Rai were arrested early yesterday, November 17, after police intercepted two pickup trucks attempting to smuggle 20 illegal migrant workers into Phuket. The arrests occurred at approximately 8.30am at the inbound lane…
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Retired Thai police officer threatens, harasses, and exposes himself to neighbours
A 71 year old retired police officer allegedly disturbed neighbours in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok by feeding pigeons, urinating into neighbours’ gardens, splashing water on public roads, shining lights into homes, and exposing himself. Residents of a village in the Bang Kruay neighbourhood contacted Channel 3 after Bang Kruay Police Station officers failed to take action on a complaint filed…
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Thai cat breeds officially declared national pet treasures
Thailand’s Cabinet has approved the designation of native cat breeds as national pets to boost cultural pride, protect genetic lines, and aid promotion. The decision, announced by Prime Minister’s Office spokesperson Siripong Angkasakulkiat, follows a proposal from the National Identity Committee and the National Savings Bank (NSB), which recognised Thai cats’ unique characteristics and their deep-rooted presence in Thai society.…
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Ex-con shot with crossbow in Northeast Thailand phone row
A former inmate was seriously injured in northeast Thailand after being shot with a crossbow during a drunken row over a borrowed phone request. Police in Buriram province are investigating an altercation that left a man with a fishing arrow lodged in his neck after he allegedly tried to attack a high-school student who refused to lend him her phone.…
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Man stabs girlfriend in front of young son, cites affair and jealousy
A jealous Thai man stabbed his girlfriend in the neck in front of her two year old son at a condominium in Samut Prakan province, just outside Bangkok. The child was later rescued unharmed. Officers from Samrong Nuea Police Station investigated the condominium in the Thepharak district just after midnight yesterday, November 17, following a report of a stabbing. Upon…
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Thai loan shark surrenders after detaining debtor’s mother and baby
A Thai loan shark has surrendered to police after allegedly locking an elderly woman and her six month old grandson inside their home in Nan province over a missed loan repayment. The incident occurred on November 12 in the Mueang Jang subdistrict of Phu Phiang district. The woman contacted Phu Phiang Police Station after she and the baby were locked…
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Pattaya car driver rams girlfriend’s scooter in road rage attack (video)
A car driver in Pattaya allegedly rammed a scooter carrying his girlfriend and two others after a heated row, in a shocking road rage incident caught on video. The attack, which unfolded on Soi Buakhao among busy traffic, sparked outrage online and raised fresh concerns about rising aggression on Thailand’s roads. Footage shared by local YouTube channel Pattaya Beat 4K…
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Bangkok-bound van slams into truck, 7 injured
A passenger van heading to Bangkok crashed into a trailer truck on a major highway in Ang Thong province, injuring seven and prompting a police investigation. The crash occurred around 6am today, November 18, at kilometre marker 63+400 in Lak Fa subdistrict, Chaiyo district, Ang Thong province. The van, a Toyota with Bangkok plates, had been travelling from Mae Hong…
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4 foreigners at large after stealing at Phuket shopping mall
A group of foreigners remain at large after allegedly stealing wallets and cardholders from a leather goods store in a shopping mall in Patong, Phuket. The owner of a leather goods store in The Botanica shopping mall in Patong shared CCTV footage of the theft with the Newshawk Phuket Facebook page yesterday, November 17, to warn other business operators in…
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Thai man denies claims of deliberately spreading HIV
A Thai man, accused of deliberately spreading HIV, denied the allegations and shared his side of the story with the public. The man, identified only as A, told several news agencies that his younger brother contracted HIV because his 29 year old boyfriend, Joe, hid his HIV-positive status. The brother only discovered the truth upon finding Joe’s medication. Apart from…
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Thai activist Jatuporn hits out at Trump, Anwar over border dispute
A Thai political activist announced plans to protest outside the US and Malaysian embassies over alleged foreign interference in the Thai-Cambodian border dispute. During his Facebook Live programme Thailand Must Come First – Sovereignty! on Sunday, November 16, activist Jatuporn Prompan announced that his People’s Integration Group, along with student and civil society networks, will rally on November 22 to…
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Court grounds order allowing foreign pilots on Thai routes
Thailand’s Administrative Court has revoked a Labour Ministry order that allowed foreign pilots to fly domestic routes, ruling it an unlawful exemption. The court decision, handed down yesterday, November 17, annuls a ministerial announcement issued last year that temporarily authorised foreign pilots to operate within the country under a wet-lease arrangement. The ruling comes after the Thai Pilots Association and…
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Jomtien one-way system slammed as traffic chaos worsens
A one-way traffic system on Jomtien Beach Road has drawn criticism from residents, tourists and business owners for creating confusion, delays and safety risks. Instead of smoother traffic and safer streets, locals say the area is now more chaotic than ever. Confusion, delays, and rising safety concerns have become the norm, with many calling for the system to be scrapped…
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Thai govt firm on January House exit despite opposition heat
The Thai government confirmed it will dissolve the House by the end of January and says it is prepared to face a possible no-confidence debate in Parliament. Paradorn Prissanananthakul, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office, confirmed yesterday, November 17, that the administration remains committed to dissolving the House by January 31, 2026, as outlined in the coalition’s memorandum of agreement…
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Thailand video news | Thailand lodges a letter to the UN accusing Cambodia of border aggression, American tourist KO’d after one punch in Bangla Road brawl
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay cover rising tensions between Thailand and Cambodia at the UN, a major tax ruling against Thaksin Shinawatra, and two strange crime stories involving a cross-dressing thief and a naked biker. Thailand lodges a letter to the UN accusing Cambodia of border aggression Thailand lodged a formal letter with the UN, accusing Cambodia…
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