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Mountain B nightclub fire: anniversary of Thai tragedy remembered
Sattahip, a picturesque coastal town in Thailand, became etched in the mind of the nation on August 5th last year when flames engulfed the lively Mountain B nightclub, metamorphosing the hub of entertainment into a scene of tragedy. The eruption of the inferno, around 1am which swiftly transformed the nightlife hot spot into a furnace, was a catastrophe that remains…
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Prime minister fast-tracks aid for firework warehouse blast victims
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, along with Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda, toured the site of a devastating fireworks warehouse explosion in Narathiwat yesterday. The visit aimed to expedite the rehabilitation process for victims and address housing issues caused by the unfortunate incident. Chan-o-cha journeyed to Muno, a village in Sungai Kolok district, to evaluate first-hand the circumstances of those affected by…
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German man rescued after 8-hour ordeal at Pattaya condo
An incident in Pattaya culminated in the successful rescue of a 61 years old German man, after an intense 8 hours operation. It involved the coordinated efforts of the Sawang Boriboon rescue team as well as the local police force on a fateful Thursday morning. The man, whose identity remains anonymous due to privacy reasons, was found on the outer…
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Korat Candle Procession 66 event upstaged by scene-stealing cat
The grand candle parade attraction, “Korat Candle Procession 66,” recently left onlookers delighted by an unexpected scene stealer. A cat, inadvertently defying the event queue, nabbed the spotlight, prompting a wave of amused social media attention. The celebration “Korat Candle Procession 66” recently took place at the Suranaree Monument, located in Nakhon Ratchasima’s city centre, and concluded on August 1.…
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Debate over treatment of revered monk’s remains in Thai temple
Should a revered monk’s remains be accessible to their disciples, even allowing them to physically touch the relics? Following an unsettling incident at a prominent temple in Nakhon Pathom province, online public debate has sparked regarding the appropriateness. The controversial event happened while followers were changing the cloth covering a mummified monk, who had left his physical form 18 years…
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Indian couple sells baby for iPhone 14
In late July, Indian media reported a shocking incident involving an eight-month-old baby who was sold by his parents to fund the purchase of an iPhone 14. The focal point of the case became the couple’s obsession with the high-end smartphone, resulting in the appalling decision to sell their infant son to meet the purchase price. Jadef and Stee, husband…
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Snake in the grass: Thai woman seeks protection from perverted rescuer
A Thai woman sought protection after a man, claiming to be a rescuer of the Daan Samrong Municipality in Samut Prakanr province near Bangkok, asked for sex in return for a snake capture. Claiming to be a rescuer from the Daan Samrong Municipality, a man approached A, offering assistance in catching the reptile. However, his ulterior motives soon came to…
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Thai villagers abandon motorcycles, travel on foot through flash floods
In a daring trek, local teachers and villagers were forced to abandon their motorcycles and traverse overflowing forest streams to return home from a funeral on foot. The incident took place due to flash floods in the central province of Kanchanaburi last night. Villagers last night embarked on an 11-kilometre trip from Koh Saderng Village to their relative’s funeral at…
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Indulging in Meaningful Wellness experiences in Koh Samui
Koh Samui, Thailand’s second largest island, is not only well-known for turquoise waters, white sand, and tropical rainforests but also for being one of the top wellness destinations in Thailand. What makes the tropical paradise a wellness destination? Well, it’s not merely due to its sandy beaches. The amicable and rich culture, healthy and authentic Southern Thai delicacies, diverse flora,…
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Trash terror: Spanish man arrested for mutilating foreigner, dumps body parts at Koh Pha Ngan tip
Following the gruesome discovery of human body parts at a Koh Pha Ngan rubbish tip yesterday, police apprehended a Spanish man suspected of murdering and mutilating the victim. A garbage truck driver yesterday stumbled upon the hip of a man, believed to be a foreigner, along with intestines in a trash bag at a rubbish tip on the island. Today,…
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Street racer kills woman in hit-and-run accident in Chon Buri
A grisly accident late yesterday evening between a souped-up street racer pick-up truck and a motorbike claimed the life of a woman. The offending vehicle, suspected of being illegally modified for racing, fled the scene, prompting a further investigation by local police. The unfortunate incident transpired around 11pm yesterday near the entrance of the Thung Klom Tan-Man area in the…
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Patong shooting stemmed from Facebook payment demand
In a recent act of violence in the Patong area of Phuket, two people were apprehended following a street shooting incident that happened early yesterday. The shooting led to two victims who have been hospitalised for treatment of gunshot wounds. The victims of this unfortunate incident were 20 year old Nuttawut Hemra a resident of Trang who sustained a gunshot…
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Coastal crackdown: Chon Buri Police launch initiative to nail undocumented foreign labour
In the coastal province of Chon Buri, an initiative to thwart undocumented foreign labour has been laid out by officers from Bang Lamung Police Station. This concerted action took place yesterday, with sweeping audits conducted across a range of potential workplaces occupied by non-Thai nationals. It comes as part of an extensive drive to hinder illicit activities associated with unlawful…
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Husband shoots wife after violent domestic argument in Pattaya
Pattaya Police yesterday swooped to arrest a gun-toting husband who shot his wife after a domestic argument escalated into a shocking act of violence. The quiet vicinity of the Nongprue Fresh Market, in the Nongprue sub-district inside Banglamung district of Chonburi province, was rocked when the 25 year old woman found herself at the mercy of her violent husband. The…
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Nigerian’s dramatic car chase leads to cocaine trafficking revelations
A 26 year old Nigerian led Thai police on a frenzied car chase across in Phuket in an attempt to escape charges that escalated and escalated the more police uncovered. The incident unfolded in the afternoon in Thalang, when the Phuket Immigration Police, along with officers from the Cherng Talay Police Station began trailing a suspicious sedan driving through. When…
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Thai universities investigated over alleged research plagiarism
Prompting concerns over the integrity of education, the Thai Bureau of Higher Learning, Scientific Enquiry, and Research Innovation (MHESI) have launched legal action against around five online portals that have been found dealing in academic plagiarism. The move comes following suspicions that close to 100 scholars linked to 33 universities may have obtained research papers from the Internet. The Deputy…
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ASEAN immigration authorities to address transborder crimes at Phuket
In the coming week, ASEAN immigration authorities are preparing to convene in Phuket to tackle the ongoing issues of transborder crimes across the region. The assembly will see the participation of delegates from China, Japan, South Korea, and Australia. According to the commissioner of the Immigration Bureau, Pakphumpipat Sajjaphan, the Immigration Bureau (IB) along with the Royal Thai Police (RTP), are…
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Russian man ignores red flag warnings, drowns at Surin Beach in Phuket
The serenity at Surin Beach in the Thalang district of Phuket was disturbed by an unforeseen occurrence yesterday after a Russian man became a victim of its tempestuous sea. The Russian drowned after allegedly disregarding the clear warnings of danger on the beach—the vibrant red flags signalling a prohibition on swimming. The call stating this incident was relayed to the Phuket…
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Monkey madness: Thai man’s roadside pee leads to wild monkey attack
A Thai man faced the terrifying ordeal of being attacked by a gang of more than 10 monkeys after he decided to have a pee on the roadside in the southern province of Ranong. The unsuspecting victim tried to fight back, but fate had other plans, as he stumbled and fell down a steep 50-metre cliff. It was a wild…
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Juicy bust: Thai police squeeze illicit kratom factory
A substantial operation by the Royal Thai Police (RTP) yesterday, culminated in the seizure of an illicit factory manufacturing kratom leaf juice. The raid led to the confiscation of around 3000 bottles of cough syrup, three guns, and the arrest of one suspect. The RTP stormed into the clandestine factory situated along Khlong Toei-Khlong Ple Road nearby the Kho Hong…
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Almaty fire rescue: Thai woman throws child from fifth floor of burning flat (video)
A heart-stopping moment was captured in the city of Almaty, Kazakhstan when a woman decided to throw her child out of a window from the fifth floor of a residential building engulfed in flames. Bystanders, ready with mattresses, managed to catch the child and later the woman as well, when they both escaped from the relentless fire. Local media reported…
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Chaiyaphum double murder: On the run security guard finally apprehended after fatal shooting
An investigation into the fatal shooting of two people in Chaiyaphum province is currently underway. A 54 year old security guard is believed to have acted out of spite, using a .38 calibre handgun in the grizzly event that unfolded on July 30. The victims are identified as 72 year old Wicha, his brother-in-law, and 31 year old Phongthorn, a…
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Thai woman with golden face tickles taxi driver’s funny bone on TikTok
In a humorous incident that amused Thai netizens, a woman from Thailand, took to TikTok to apologise to a taxi driver whom she had inadvertently startled with her golden face. The woman, Nitcha Punnapon, had her face covered in gold leaves after undergoing the Na Na Thong ceremony, and it had quite a surprising effect on the unsuspecting cabbie. Sharing…
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ASEAN Heritage Parks status granted to three Thai nature reserves
Three Thailand nature reserves have been recognised by the prestigious ASEAN Heritage Parks (AHPs). Government representative Rachada Dhnadirek yesterday announced the good news that Phu Kradueng National Park, Phu Khieo Wildlife Forest Reserve, and Nam Nao National Park all made the distinguished list. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment received the information during their recent attendance at the 34th…
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8 killed and 3 injured after pickup collides with train near Bangkok
A pickup truck collided with a train in the early hours of this morning killing eight Thai people and injuring three others near Klong Udon Chonlajon in Chachoengsao province near Bangkok. Mueang Chachoengsao Police Station officers and a rescue team promptly rushed to the scene at approximately 3am today, August 4. They found a train, laden with containers, positioned on…
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Global rice trade shook by El Nino, politics, and embargo in Thailand
In the face of mounting global food security concerns, the impact of El Niño weather patterns and international political disruptions are causing serious upheavals in the farming landscape, particularly in major global rice-producing countries. Compounding the issue is Russia’s recent withdrawal from a vital agreement, which previously ensured the uninterrupted transport of Ukrainian grain goods through the Black Sea region.…
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Cyberattack: Thai cybercrime suspects arrested for 77 million baht luxury vintage car scam
The suspects thought to be behind the cyberattack on the Department of Land Transport (DLT) were yesterday taken into custody. The breach caused damages estimated at a colossal sum of 77.35 million baht. The two suspects, 38 year old Satian and 44 year old Sarisorn, are expected to face charges for introducing false information into the computer system and unlawfully…
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Thaksin Shinawatra’s return to Thailand delayed amid prime ministerial vote postponement
The return of Thaksin Shinawatra, former prime minister of Thailand and reputed de facto head of the Pheu Thai Party, has been delayed. The strategy appears aimed at facilitating his smooth return, once a government led by his party comes into play, disclosed an unnamed source within Pheu Thai yesterday. The initial return plan for Thaksin was for Thursday, August…
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Thailand’s bid to become smart, eco-friendly logistics hub in ASEAN
In the realm of business and industry, a campaign is gaining traction in which the government is being urged to bolster the country’s standing as a prospective eco-friendly hub for logistics within the prominent Southeast East Asian alliance, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Moreover, there is a strong emphasis on preparing businesses to adapt to the dawn of…
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Disturbing dream leads to exhumation: Thai man’s grave unearthed 26 years after burial
In a shocking turn of events, a body buried in a cemetery 26 years ago within the Nakhon Si Thammarat province was found trapped under concrete, a fact brought to light when the deceased, identified as Noppadol, manifested in his sister’s dream, claiming he was unable to breathe. Dokmai, his 48 year old sister, was forced to face the horrific…
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