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  • Petrol prices to drop by 2.50 baht as new year gift, says Thailand’s Energy Minister

    Petrol prices to drop by 2.50 baht as new year gift, says Thailand’s Energy Minister

    The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy announced plans to reduce petrol prices by 2.50 baht per litre as a new year’s gift to the Thai people. The minister, Peeraphan Saleerathaviphak, also revealed the establishment of an official committee to investigate fuel pricing. Peeraphan revealed that the Ministry of Energy is considering ways to reduce petrol prices to help the…

  • Jungceylon boosts public safety and confidence through enhanced security measures

    Jungceylon boosts public safety and confidence through enhanced security measures

    On 10 October, Mr. Sanya Armeen, Manager of Building & Engineering at Jungceylon, Patong, Phuket, in collaboration with the Patong Police Station, hosted a training session on “Step up Public Safety and Emergency Response.” This initiative equips our security personnel and Jungceylon staff to effectively handle various emergency situations, thereby ensuring the safety and confidence of both Thai and international…

  • Portion control: Chinese boy adopts mini bowl eating after being teased about being fat

    Portion control: Chinese boy adopts mini bowl eating after being teased about being fat

    A seven year old boy from China started eating from a small bowl, instead of the usual dish, as a result of being teased about being fat by his schoolmates. The boy’s mother expressed feelings of amusement and sympathy upon observing her son’s unusual method of portion control. The mother recounted that when her son returned from school one day,…

  • Lost in Phuket: Stranded British man seeks help as wife takes passport and sails away

    Lost in Phuket: Stranded British man seeks help as wife takes passport and sails away

    A stranded British man, faced with the loss of his passport and funds after a family disagreement, found himself stranded in Phuket. Assistance from the Tourist Police was sought after his wife, following the dispute, left with his travel documents and a portion of their belongings. The public became aware of the British man’s plight through a report by the…

  • Phuket motorists urged to avoid roads for King Maha Vajiralongkorn tribute procession

    Phuket motorists urged to avoid roads for King Maha Vajiralongkorn tribute procession

    Phuket City Municipality issued an appeal to motorists, asking them to steer clear of Phuket Road and its surrounding areas in Phuket Old Town next Monday. This comes in anticipation of a street procession set to pay tribute to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X). The street procession, honouring King Maha Vajiralongkorn, is not part of the traditional Iw…

  • Irresponsible tenants’ vanishing act leaves landlord with blood-soaked bed

    Irresponsible tenants’ vanishing act leaves landlord with blood-soaked bed

    A landlord was left in utter shock when some irresponsible tenants, who had rented her property for five days, disappeared without any prior notice in Liaocheng, located in the Shandong Province of China. The unfortunate aftermath of their irresponsible tenancy included a foul stench in the home and the bed soaked in blood. The landlord shared the incident online, revealing…

  • Ayutthaya flooding worsens due to continuous high water discharge from Chao Phraya Dam

    Ayutthaya flooding worsens due to continuous high water discharge from Chao Phraya Dam

    The ongoing high water discharge from the Chao Phraya Dam has resulted in widespread flooding in Ayutthaya, severely affecting 11,950 households along with various temples, schools, and fruit farms. As of today, the dam continues to release water at a rate of 1,800 cubic metres per second for the third consecutive day. This high-volume water discharge has significantly increased water…

  • Phuket’s deep cleanup: 800 kilogrammes of marine waste netted in underwater mission

    Phuket’s deep cleanup: 800 kilogrammes of marine waste netted in underwater mission

    An underwater cleanup operation near Racha Noi Island, Phuket, yielded 800 kilogrammes of discarded fishing nets and other marine debris last Friday. The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) organised the cleanup after local divers alerted them about the marine trash accumulating on an artificial reef in Ran Gai Bay. The debris posed a significant threat to marine wildlife…

  • Thailand tightens ban on undeclared pork imports amid African Swine Fever fears

    Thailand tightens ban on undeclared pork imports amid African Swine Fever fears

    Thailand’s continual enforcement of the ban on unregulated pork imports, including for personal use, has been underscored by the detection and confiscation of illegal pork imports at major international airports. The canine unit, known as Inspector Beagle, plays a vital role in these inspections, seeking out any meat products potentially carrying viral strains of African Swine Fever (ASF). Friday, October…

  • Chinese teacher tricked out of 20 million baht by online love scam

    Chinese teacher tricked out of 20 million baht by online love scam

    A 38 year old Chinese teacher has fallen victim to a devious online love scam where the fraudster tricked her out of over 4 million yuan, roughly 20 million baht. The South China Morning Post reports that despite numerous warnings from the police, the smitten teacher refused to believe she was being swindled by her handsome online lover. The shocking…

  • Thai health officials warn of high sodium consumption risk among youth, offer food advice

    Thai health officials warn of high sodium consumption risk among youth, offer food advice

    The Thai Health Promotion Foundation (THPF) raised concerns about the high sodium consumption among Thais, especially young people who are at an increased risk of kidney disease. Assistant Manager, Dr Pairoj Saonuam, recommends four healthful food choices to reduce the risk. It has been found that most vegetarian food is sweet, fatty, and high in salt. The World Health Organization…

  • Get lucky with TikTok-shared Chinese calendar numbers for upcoming lottery draw (video)

    Get lucky with TikTok-shared Chinese calendar numbers for upcoming lottery draw (video)

    Lottery enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the draw today, with many turning to the Chinese calendar for good luck numbers. A TikTok user, nid8857, recently shared five numbers from the Chinese calendar, encouraging lottery fans to consider them when buying tickets. However, the final decision rests with the individual’s discretion. The Chinese calendar numbers have been a source of interest in…

  • Entertainment venues: Bangkok governor paints the town ‘green’ with 4am nightlife nod

    Entertainment venues: Bangkok governor paints the town ‘green’ with 4am nightlife nod

    Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittupunt has given green light approval to entertainment venues to extend their closing time to 4am, provided they implement appropriate safety measures and take into consideration the welfare of nearby residents and young people. He also insisted that clear and transparent operations are better than secretly operating past the legal hours. During a recent executive meeting at…

  • Thai prime minister zaps to police meeting in eco-style – EV-entful ride

    Thai prime minister zaps to police meeting in eco-style – EV-entful ride

    The Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Srettha Thavisin, attended a National Police Office meeting today in an electric vehicle (EV) to reduce pollution. The meeting with Police Lieutenant General Torsak Sukvimol, the National Police Chief, was held in a white Tesla with Bangkok licence plates 2KHP5171. The 61 year old Thai prime minister personally stated that he chose a Tesla…

  • Diarrhoea could be heart attack warning, doctors in Thailand discover

    Diarrhoea could be heart attack warning, doctors in Thailand discover

    A sudden case of acute myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, presented in a 50 year old businessman with persistent diarrhoea, shocked the medical community. The individual, who had been suffering from diarrhoea for three consecutive days without seeing any improvement after medication, was diagnosed with the condition after a hospital visit for emergency treatment. Dr Xie Tunren,…

  • FTI urges new regulatory body to curb cheap Chinese imports

    FTI urges new regulatory body to curb cheap Chinese imports

    The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) urged the Industry Ministry to establish a novel regulatory body to supervise product standards. The move is intended to curb the influx of inexpensive Chinese imports, which the FTI claims are flooding the Thai market. The FTI did not clarify whether the proposed regulatory body would be governed by the state or the business…

  • Thailand land tax act assessment: Fiscal policy office’s evaluation

    Thailand land tax act assessment: Fiscal policy office’s evaluation

    The Thailand 2019 Land and Building Tax Act (LBTA) is receiving a thorough evaluation for its effectiveness and potential issues in enforcement, according to the Fiscal Policy Office director-general, Pornchai Thiraveja. The investigation is a collaboration between the Finance and Interior ministries and is aimed at understanding the effectiveness of the new land tax collection system, identifying any issues and…

  • Thai lottery guru reveals luckiest zodiac signs and numbers to win big

    Thai lottery guru reveals luckiest zodiac signs and numbers to win big

    Lottery enthusiasts are eagerly eyeing the predictive powers of Lottery Plus show, Lottery Trend, which has revealed the four zodiac signs with the highest chances of winning the first prize. The show also shared lottery numbers suggested by Grandfather Sri Sutho, a famed lottery guru. The show’s host, known as Doctor Boy, clarified the zodiac signs most likely to enjoy…

  • Fishy mix-up: Thai woman finds ‘salmon surprise’ in her salad, sparks online sensation

    Fishy mix-up: Thai woman finds ‘salmon surprise’ in her salad, sparks online sensation

    A woman was shocked to discover a four-legged creature, initially mistaken for fermented fish, in her ordered salmon salad. The incident shared on a Facebook group focused on consumers has since sparked widespread online concern. The woman purchased a salmon salad with a separate serving of fermented fish sauce. On pouring out the sauce, she found a creature that, at…

  • Scrutinising October lottery trends: Top numbers and peculiar predictions unveiled

    Scrutinising October lottery trends: Top numbers and peculiar predictions unveiled

    The lottery trends for today’s highly anticipated draw are under scrutiny as the top numbers and news highlights have been circulating. TikTok user nid8857, from Pattum Royal Technical Solar Salt, shared a video on their account revealing five lucky numbers from the Chinese calendar: 951, 4536, 3943, 942, 015. In other lottery news, Prime Minister and Finance Minister Settha Thavisin,…

  • Thailand’s ‘fuelish’ plan: Expanding subsidy scheme to drive down costs for motorcycle taxi drivers

    Thailand’s ‘fuelish’ plan: Expanding subsidy scheme to drive down costs for motorcycle taxi drivers

    The Government of Thailand is envisaging the introduction of a further stage in the fuel cost subsidy scheme for motorcycle taxi drivers. This move is part of a broader strategy to reduce operational expenses in public transportation. Prasert Sinsukprasert, the permanent secretary for energy, stated yesterday that a proposal for the new instalment of the energy cost subsidy initiative has…

  • Thai economy caught in global crossfire as Israel-Hamas tensions fuel price hike fears

    Thai economy caught in global crossfire as Israel-Hamas tensions fuel price hike fears

    The Thai economy, already tested by geopolitical conflicts over the past few years, is facing potential consequences from the hostilities between Israel and Hamas in the Middle East, as governments and corporations all over the world look for excuses and justifications to hike prices to obscene heights. It’s a well-worn tactic last seen in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine…

  • Ubon Ratchathani residents face health risks as stagnant floodwaters turn toxic

    Ubon Ratchathani residents face health risks as stagnant floodwaters turn toxic

    The residents of Ubon Ratchathani continue to struggle with rising water levels as the Ubonrat and Lampao dams contribute to the increasing floodwaters in northeast Thailand. They are grappling with stagnant water that has begun to spoil, leading to requests for medication to treat water-borne diseases and fever, intensifying the impact of Ubon Ratchathani flooding. Banjong Wongvien, a resident of…

  • Thai casualties rise in Israel-Hamas conflict: Urgent repatriation underway

    Thai casualties rise in Israel-Hamas conflict: Urgent repatriation underway

    The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict has resulted in the death of four additional Thai nationals, escalating the total number of Thai fatalities to 28. Furthermore, 16 individuals are injured, and 17 are reportedly held captive, as declared by the prime minister. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin shared these details following the Rapid Response Centre (RRC) meeting at the Foreign Ministry. The rapidly…

  • Thai democracy forum echoes concerns over capitalism in politics

    Thai democracy forum echoes concerns over capitalism in politics

    The struggle for democracy in Thailand remains a long and arduous one, as highlighted by a recent public forum. Held in memory of the brave students and pro-democracy protesters who perished during the military dictatorship five decades ago, the forum emphasised how little progress has been achieved since the historic October 14, 1973 uprising. The commemorative event, organised by the…

  • Planetary shift brings lottery luck to four zodiac signs

    Planetary shift brings lottery luck to four zodiac signs

    The celestial alignment will influence four zodiac signs, offering a high potential for lottery success in today’s draw. Renowned fortune teller Boy Clear has unveiled these four fortunate zodiac signs in a LotteryPlus livestream. Pisces, Gemini, Cancer, and Taurus are anticipated to reap the benefits of this planetary transition and increase their wealth through enhanced lottery prospects. Pisces, securing the…

  • Traveloka reports surge in Thailand travel bookings amid slow aviation recovery

    Traveloka reports surge in Thailand travel bookings amid slow aviation recovery

    Travel bookings to Thailand have seen a significant surge, according to online travel agent Traveloka. The company’s president, Caesar Indra, highlighted that despite the slow recovery of the aviation sector, Thais have predominantly utilised their platform for air ticket bookings, veering towards less frequented destinations. This trend has been mirrored across numerous Asian markets. Indra reported a fivefold increase in…

  • Thai weather forecast predicts heavy rain and thunderstorms

    Thai weather forecast predicts heavy rain and thunderstorms

    A high-pressure system is presently sweeping across northern and eastern Thailand, resulting in rainfall across the country. Weather warnings have been issued for 38 provinces, with Bangkok experiencing a 30% drop in rainfall. Unpredictable winds and sea waves higher than 2 metres were reported today. The Thai weather forecast predicts that a monsoon trough is approaching the eastern and upper…

  • Late-night accident results in tragic death of elderly couple in Ratchaburi

    Late-night accident results in tragic death of elderly couple in Ratchaburi

    A tragic accident claimed the lives of an elderly couple when a pickup truck collided with their sidecar motorcycle in Ratchaburi. The incident occurred today, around 2am, on Petchkasem Road, Ang Thong subdistrict in Ratchaburi province. The couple, who were returning home from a local market where they had been selling vegetables, collided with a black Isuzu pickup truck. The…

  • Hong Kong’s electric surprise: US.5 million hidden cocaine stash rolls in an electric wheelchair

    Hong Kong’s electric surprise: US$1.5 million hidden cocaine stash rolls in an electric wheelchair

    Hong Kong customs officials discovered an estimated US$1.5 million (54 million baht) worth of concealed cocaine stash inside an electric wheelchair. The 11 kilogramme drug haul was found on a 51 year old man travelling from Saint Martin, a Mediterranean country, to Hong Kong via Paris, France. The discovery occurred on Saturday, October 14, during the man’s customs clearance at…