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Shot in the dark: Funeral turns chaotic as man opens fire, 1 injured
An alarming firearm incident at a funeral in the province of Chanthaburi resulted in one injury. The perpetrator, identified as 32 year old man, was apprehended at the scene. The incident unfolded around 10.50pm on February 24 at Thung Phla Temple in Chamun subdistrict, Mueang district, where a funeral service was taking place. The initial police investigation revealed that Ekkarin,…
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Thai man consumes silica gel in fried rice and feels sick
A Thai man took to a social media platform to seek legal advice after a restaurant served him fried rice containing desiccant, or silica gel, which made him feel unwell. The Thai man shared his story in the Facebook group พวกเราคือผู้บริโภค (meaning We Are Consumers) yesterday, February 25. He posted pictures of the silica gel found in his fried rice,…
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Police seize 3,000 illegal e-cigarettes near Bangkok University
In a major crackdown on illegal e-cigarette sales, Bangkok police arrested four suspects and seized over 3,000 e-cigarettes and vaping liquids from a warehouse located just 100 metres from a prominent university in the Samyan area. The bust was part of a wider initiative ordered by National Police Chief Police General Kittirat Panphet to target illegal vaping sales near educational…
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Smoke and mirrors: Cops bust fake bag shop selling e-cigarettes
Police in Chon Buri apprehended a man selling electronic cigarettes under the guise of a bag shop, seizing over 100 items. The operation was carried out by the Bang Lamung Police Station team opposite Nawong Market in Takhiantia subdistrict. The raid, led by Police Colonel Navin Sinthurat, Deputy Superintendent of Bang Lamung Police Station Suphawat Latpreecha, and Deputy Superintendent of…
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Influenza cases surge to over 130,000 in two months
The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has issued a warning about a surge in influenza cases, with over 130,000 patients reported in the past two months. DDC Director-General Panumas Yanwetsakul revealed that from January 1 to February 24, there were 131,826 reported cases of influenza, resulting in a dozen fatalities. The majority of cases were among children aged five to…
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Billion-baht business bust: 2 Chinese arrested in Phuket
In a massive crackdown on illegal business operations, two Chinese nationals were arrested in Phuket for using Thai nominees to conceal ownership of multiple lucrative ventures, including restaurants, international schools, hotels, car rentals, condominiums, and luxury villas. The duo’s investments were valued at approximately 1 billion baht, with 4.1 million baht in cash seized during the arrests for further investigation,…
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Fool’s gold: Man kills woman for fake jewellery, dumps body in field
Police arrested a Thai man on suspicion of murdering a woman and abandoning her body in a paddy field in the central province of Nakhon Pathom. After the killing he reportedly stole her gold accessories which were later confirmed to be fake. A Thai fisherman discovered the woman’s body in a paddy field in the Sampran district of Nakhon Pathom…
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Social Security Fund board rejects pension formula
The Social Security Fund (SSF) Board recently declined a proposed pension formula, citing its complexity as the reason for rejection. Board member Associate Professor Sustarum Thammaboosadee, who coordinates the Progressive Social Security Team, expressed regret over his inability to persuade the SSF Board to adopt the proposal. Despite this setback, he plans to continue advocating for the formula at the…
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Free Internet for disabled Thais under new government initiative
In a groundbreaking move to bridge the digital divide, a new initiative will provide free Internet access to over 1.1 million disabled people across Thailand. The programme, launched through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the Social Development and Human Security Ministry, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), and Bangkok Tellink, aims to empower disabled people by giving…
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Thailand still top choice for Chinese tourists despite decline
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) addressed claims that Chinese tourist numbers have plunged by 94%, with many supposedly opting to travel to Japan instead. TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool confirmed that Thailand remains the top destination for Chinese tourists. She suggested that the recent decline might be linked to the government’s crackdown on call centre scams. Thapanee highlighted that despite…
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Dirty secret exposed: Illegal dumping scandal rocks East Pattaya
A shocking discovery of illegal construction waste dumped along a nearly 1-kilometre stretch of road near Motorway No.7 in East Pattaya has sparked outrage and a massive cleanup operation. The eyesore, located just before the municipal landfill, consisted of construction debris, tiles, cement scraps, foam boxes, and tree branches, turning the area into a stinking, unsanitary mess. Mayor Winai Inpitak…
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Ex Thai boxer injured in gang attack over parking dispute (video)
An ex Thai boxer yesterday sustained a broken nasal bone in an alleged gang attack, reportedly including a security guard and motorcycle taxi riders, at a bus terminal in the southern province of Krabi. The 41 year old ex-boxer, Narong, better known as Saddam Kietyongyuth, shared the details of the gang attack with Channel 7 to seek justice for himself. The…
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Thailand video news | British man arrested in Chiang Mai for 25-year overstay, New MH370 search begins 11 years after disappearance
The latest edition of Thailand Video News covers key stories from Thailand and Southeast Asia, highlighting major events and pressing issues. Reports include a British man arrested in Chiang Mai for overstaying his visa by 25 years, a public outcry in Phuket over a foreigner walking naked into a convenience store, and a security guard attacking tourists on Bangla Road.…
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Wife killed and husband injured after gambling debts dispute
A domestic dispute over gambling debts led to a fatal stabbing in Khlong Wan subdistrict, Mueang district, Prachuap Khiri Khan province. Yesterday, February 25, a husband and wife quarrel escalated, resulting in the wife’s death and the husband’s severe injury. Upon arriving at the scene, a sombre atmosphere prevailed as locals and relatives gathered to prepare for the deceased’s funeral. The…
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Vietnamese fishing boat collides with Thai patrol ship in illegal entry
A Vietnamese fishing vessel collided with a Thai patrol ship after illegally entering Thai waters, leading to the arrest of one boat and its crew of four. Yesterday, February 25, at 5pm, the Royal Thai Navy’s HTMS Thepa and a patrol ship towed the foreign fishing vessel to the multi-purpose port in Khlong Yai district, Trat province. This event followed…
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Phuket meeting targets land disputes and environmental issues
Phuket’s top officials gathered at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday, February 25, to confront the island’s escalating land disputes and environmental challenges. The high-stakes meeting, led by Phuket Vice Governor Adul Chuthong, aimed to tackle the complex issues of land encroachment, overlapping claims, and environmental degradation, all of which threaten the island’s sustainability. The meeting was attended by heavyweights in the…
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People’s Party targets Bangkok 2026 election with pollution policies
The main opposition, the People’s Party (PP), is ambitiously aiming for a comprehensive victory in Bangkok’s gubernatorial election next year, with plans to address the city’s numerous challenges through targeted policies. Bangkok MP Nattacha Boonchaiinsawat, responsible for the party’s election strategy, highlighted an early focus on combating air pollution during the launch of the Hackable Bangkok 2026 campaign yesterday, February…
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Thai van driver fined after schoolboy falls through back door
A Thai schoolboy survived after falling from a school van onto the road when the rear door accidentally opened while the vehicle was in motion in the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat. A Thai man, Supachai Saetuang, who was driving behind the school van and witnessed the incident, shared dashcam footage on Facebook to warn other school van drivers and…
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Peeling good: 67 year old fruit vendor urges for support in Thailand
A 67 year old fruit vendor, known locally as “Uncle Kong,” who has been selling fruit for 47 years, is urging people to support his business rather than offer donations. If sales do not improve by April, he plans to move to a welfare home. Uncle Kong shared that he began selling fruit at the age of 20. Currently living…
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400,000 meth pills seized along Mekong River in drug crackdown
The northeastern border drug suppression unit yesterday seized 400,000 methamphetamine pills along the Mekong River in Nakhon Phanom province. The operation underscores ongoing efforts by the military to combat drug trafficking in the region. The operation yesterday, February 25, was led by the Northeastern Border Narcotics Suppression Command (NBYorSor 24), with support from the Surasak Montri Task Force and local…
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Police dismantle billion-baht foreign business network in Thailand
The Police Region 8 announced the results of its operation dismantling a foreign business network unlawfully taking jobs from Thais, with damages exceeding 1 billion baht. Yesterday, February 25, Police Major General Pornchai Khajornklin, Deputy Commander of Police Region 8, revealed the findings of an investigation and raid targeting foreign groups conducting illegal business activities in Thailand. The operation spanned…
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Fatal nap: Passenger found dead on Rayong-Nakhon Phanom bus
A routine bus journey turned tragic when a passenger was found dead in his seat, having been mistaken for being asleep by fellow travellers. The chilling discovery was made when the bus driver attempted to wake him at his stop, only to find his body cold and unresponsive. The incident occurred on a tour bus travelling from Rayong to Nakhon…
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Thai woman arrested with ketamine hidden in underwear at border
Police arrested a Thai woman with ketamine hidden in her underwear as she crossed the border in the Isaan province of Sa Kaeo after working as a party entertainer in Poipet, Cambodia. The 28 year old Thai woman, Sararat Saengmook, was stopped at the Khlong Luek Border Checkpoint in the Aranyaprathet district of Sa Kaeo at about 10.30am yesterday, February…
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Tee-time showdown: Golf unites Icons of Football for epic swing-off
As global icons gear up for a tournament that’s truly above par, the Icons Series has partnered with Singha Corporation to tee off an unmissable clash where football greats swap the pitch for the fairway. This unique event in Bangkok’s stunning Robinswood golf course promises to blend the finesse of football with the finesse of the greens, offering fans a sporting spectacle…
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Bangkok condo nightmare: Noise, cannabis, and daily rentals
Residents of a Bangkok condominium are at their wits’ end as daily rentals by foreigners have turned their once peaceful home into a noisy nightmare. Complaints of loud parties, the smell of cannabis lingering in hallways, and blatant rule-breaking at the swimming pool have become all too common, leaving long-term residents frustrated and desperate for solutions. The issue was recently…
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15 year old schoolboy stabs friend after girlfriend jibes (video)
A 15 year old schoolboy stabbed his friend at a temple near Matthayom Wat That Thong School in Bangkok yesterday, February 25, in anger after being repeatedly teased about his girlfriend. Patrol officers from Khlong Ton Police Station were called to investigate a stabbing at the temple near Ekkamai BTS Station at approximately 3.35pm yesterday. Upon arrival, officers found the…
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MRT breakdown leaves commuters stranded during rush hour
Commuters were left fuming during this morning’s rush hour as the MRT malfunctioned between Chatuchak Park Station and Phahon Yothin Station, stranding passengers and causing significant delays. The breakdown occurred at approximately 7.50am today, February 26, leaving hundreds of commuters stuck on platforms and inside trains. The MRT management quickly issued a statement at 8.30am. “The MRT is malfunctioning at…
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Safety first: Pattaya’s volunteer squad gears up to shield tourists
In a significant push towards ensuring the safety of visitors in Pattaya, more than 180 eager volunteers gathered yesterday for a rigorous training seminar aimed at boosting their skills in safeguarding tourists. The event unfolded yesterday, February 25, at the Bang Lamung District Office, under the guidance of Police Major General Noraseth Suwannanikha, Commander of Tourist Police Division 1. This…
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Room for concern: Foreign investors in Thai property causes a stir
Tourist industry insiders voiced concerns about the amount of foreign investors snapping up hotels, pool villas, and luxury digs in Thailand’s bustling tourist hotspots like Phuket and Bangkok. Thienprasit Chaiyapatranun, President of the Thai Hotels Association (THA), added his voice to the growing chorus of concern. He’s especially wary of Russian property owners flouting the rules by secretly renting out…
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Miss Grand Thailand 2025 gets 120 million baht sponsorship
Miss Grand Thailand 2025 made a spectacular debut at Bravo BKK yesterday, February 25, under the dazzling theme A Star Is Born, welcoming contestants from 77 provinces. The event, organised by Nawat Itsaragrisil, CEO of Miss Grand International Public Company Limited, marked the beginning of an intense competition filled with glamour, fierce rivalry, and undeniable beauty. This year’s event captivated…
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