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Hamas Thai hostages: Negotiations in progress for immediate release
Negotiations with Iran are in progress, with the Palestinian militant group, Hamas, indicating readiness to immediately release all Thai hostages. This crucial update was provided yesterday by Saiyid Sulaiman Husaini, a prominent figure amongst Shia Muslims in Thailand. The negotiating team, assembled by House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, initiated discussions with Hamas at 10am local time yesterday in Tehran.…
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Pheu Thai government opts for Chinese frigate
An unexpected turn of events saw the Pheu Thai-led government opting for a Chinese-made frigate over a submarine, after a prolonged period of uncertainty surrounding the original submarine purchase. The shift in decision came on the heels of China‘s inability to get the German-made MTU 396 engine for the submarine, as specified in the 2017 agreement. China’s suggestion of using…
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Buddhist Lent aka Ok Phansa Festival celebrations end October 30
The Ok Phansa Festival, a significant event marking the culmination of the Buddhist Lent, is celebrated with great fervour across Thailand today. This time of festivity and merit-making is observed in different styles and on various dates, depending on the regions and their unique traditions. From October 20 to 30, the Mekong River in the Mueang District will be the…
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Surin: More than 300 shops destroyed by massive fire at Chong Chom border market
A massive fire engulfed the Chong Chom border market in Surin’s Kap Choeng district late last night, destroying over 300 shops. The fire thankfully claimed no lives. In response to the emergency, over 10 fire trucks, along with numerous firemen and rescue teams from the district and surrounding areas, were dispatched to quell the fire at the Chong Chom border market…
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Social media personality arrested for defrauding women of 10 million baht
High-profile social media personality Krittidet Pongprapas has been arrested on multiple charges, including fraud and computer-related offences. The 27 year old had built an impressive online profile by posing with luxury cars and showcasing ostentatious spending habits, which he used to lure at least 30 women into fraudulent relationships, causing an estimated financial loss of 10 million baht. The arrest…
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Chaowalit aka Sia Paeng escape: One accomplice arrested
The arrest of 28 year old Khanet Thongprajong, also known as Boy, has been confirmed by authorities in Songkhla‘s Hat Yai district. Khanet, one of the five suspects implicated in aiding the escape of a prisoner 37 year old Chaowalit Thongduang, also known as Sia Paeng, was apprehended inside a shopping mall in the district on the evening of October…
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Myanmar teenage YouTuber arrested for making explosives
A teenager’s dream of becoming a YouTuber was dashed when police arrested him for attempting to cause mayhem during the end of Buddhist Lent. Mantsak Kaew-on, officer in charge at Mae Sot Police Station in Tak province, today, October 28, dispatched a team of ten officers led by Kritsakon Pho Phong to patrol the Sri Thai road near the Thai-Myanmar…
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Chiang Mai Airport to extend operation hours
The Chiang Mai International Airport is set to operate on a 24-hour basis starting from next Wednesday November 1, a move prompted by the government‘s Quick-Win economic stimulus policies, Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit revealed. The decision, influenced by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s orders, is deemed critical to accommodate the anticipated influx of tourists during the year-end peak season and beyond,…
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Bus crash in Khon Kaen: Injured passengers taken to hospital
A bus crash occurred yesterday at 6.30am when a Sri Mongkol Transport Co. Ltd bus lost control and collided with an electrical pole on the bypass road in Khon Kaen. The bus, travelling from Kanchanaburi to Nong Khai, careered off the road and onto its side. There were several injured passengers. The bus had the registration number 10-8613 Nakhon Ratchasima,…
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Roi Et police intercepts 800K methamphetamine pills in major drug bust
Roi Et police intercepted two pickup trucks loaded with a staggering total of 800,000 methamphetamine pills in a drug bust on October 26. The operation was spearheaded by Police Lieutenant General Sarayut Sa-nguanphokai, the Commander-in-Chief of Roi Et police. The individuals behind the wheel of these vehicles, identified only by their first names as 34 year old Cherdsak, 29 year…
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Murder: man shot dead by intoxicated perpetrator in unprovoked attack in Surin province
A local 48 year old man was shot dead by an intoxicated perpetrator in an unprovoked attack. The incident occurred yesterday evening around 6.30pm while the victim, Gowit Boonthan, was in a pick-up truck driven by his younger brother. The intoxicated perpetrator, 23 year old Phiphat Lainamthong was later apprehended by the police at a friend’s residence in Pathum Thani.…
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Myanmar human trafficking ring: 153 Thais rescued thanks to Thailand Foreign Ministry
A human trafficking ring in the northern Shan State of Myanmar ensnared 219 Thai nationals, but thanks to the efforts of the Foreign Ministry, 153 have been rescued. Kanchana Patarachoke, the ministry’s spokeswoman, shared that these individuals had been deceived with promises of work in Laukkaing, only to be assaulted by their employers. The Royal Thai Embassy in Yangon has…
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Phetchaburi: Body of newborn baby found in forest, police investigates
The body of a newborn baby was discovered abandoned in a forest by a 27 year old man, Sathorn Raya In, who was foraging for mushrooms near the road. The incident occurred last night and was reported to the local police station in Phetchaburi province. The police and medical personnel from the local hospital, alongside emergency workers from the Sawang…
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Thai music composer in serious condition following fire accident
Sujin Kulchanarong, also known as Teacher Jinnie Phutai, a renowned Thai country music composer and arranger, has been hospitalised following a severe fire accident at his home in Mueang district, Khon Kaen. The incident has resulted in serious burns to his face and neck, affecting his windpipe. He is currently in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Bangkok Hospital, Khon…
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Heartwarming story: Food delivery driver apologises for spilled meal
A food delivery rider‘s heartfelt response after accidentally spilling a customer’s meal has touched the hearts of netizens worldwide. The incident, shared by TikTok user @Kiksri888, shows the rider apologising for the mishap, offering to compensate for the spilt food. The video clip, captured by a security camera, reveals the rider confessing to the customer that the meal he delivered…
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Knife-wielding man sparks chaos: Teacher’s husband fires warning shots southeast Thailand
A mentally unstable man caused chaos in a Thai neighbourhood when he brandished a knife, injuring a resident before threatening a female teacher. The teacher’s husband, a police officer, fired warning shots to subdue the man. The incident happened this morning at 7am local time, at a side street near Prasert petrol station, Pattawee sub-district, Makham district, Chanthaburi province. After…
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Thai lottery draw trends to be revealed in November
The Government Lottery Office (GLO) released the historic results of the government lottery draw for November 1, going back ten years. The statistics reveal some interesting trends, including multiple occurrences of double numbers. Lottery enthusiasts and experts are on the hunt for the lucky numbers in various places. For the lottery draw for last year, the first prize went to ticket…
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Thai singer accused of cheating and forcing woman to have abortion
A Thai woman accused a famous Thai singer known as O of cheating on her and forcing her to have an abortion. Fah told Channel 3 that she met the singer while she was dining in a restaurant. The singer asked a waitress for her contact details and later started flirting with her on the phone. She liked the singer…
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Phuket: Russian and Indians overstay visa leading to police raid
A Russian national and two Indian men were apprehended during a police raid in Phuket’s Bang Thao beach district, charged with overstaying their visas. The operation was conducted by a joint team of immigration and tourist police yesterday afternoon around 1.15pm at a villa where they expected to arrest another Indian man under charges of threats and intimidation. The Phuket Provincial…
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Police intensify search for Sia Paeng accomplice after unsuccessful house raid in southern Thailand
Police recently surrounded the house of an individual known as Jakkree Pannoi, or Big, but failed to locate him. His wife was detained and questioned to establish links to the Chaowalit Thongduang case. Jakkree’s wife denied any involvement. Meanwhile, Jirawut Chumsri, or Boy, an associate of Sia Paeng, agreed to surrender today. Jakkree is believed to be an accomplice of Chaowalit,…
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Uncle Phon’s high-profile legal battles captivate Thai society ahead of October verdict
Thai society has been gripped by the high-profile case of Uncle Phon, a local man from Mookdaharn province, who has been embroiled in a number of legal battles, the most notable being the mysterious disappearance and untimely death of a three year old girl, known as Nong Chompu in 2020. Nong Chompu was reported missing from her home on May…
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Unexpected love story: Malaysian woman marries boyfriend’s brother after tragic accident took fiancé’s life
A Malaysian woman’s life took a dramatic turn when her fiancé drowned a month before their wedding, leading his older brother to step in as the groom. This unusual tale unfolded into an unexpected love story. According to the Malaysian media outlet Sinchew, a woman was preparing for her wedding day with her fiancé, but a month before the ceremony,…
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Lightning strike tragedy: Thai father killed in bed as family watches in horror in northern Thailand
A family of four experienced a tragedy when a lightning strike hit their home in Wang Chao, Tak province yesterday. The 47 year old father, Jitpol, was struck by lightning while in bed, a fatal strike witnessed by his wife and two daughters. The family’s home, a wooden structure with a zinc roof, was inspected after the unfortunate lightning strike…
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Thai woman allegedly kills husband by repeatedly stabbing him in his face in Bangkok
A Thai woman allegedly killed her husband by repeatedly stabbing him in the face before leaving him to die in the bathroom of their condominium in Bangkok. The victim later succumbed to his injuries in hospital. The dead man’s brother, 43 year old Yod, sought help from Thai social media celebrity Guntouch “Gun” Pongpaiboonwet after the legal process for the…
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Online gambling suspect’s ‘catch of the day’ as police net him for digital deceit in northern Thailand
A 45 year old suspect under an arrest warrant from the Southern Bangkok Criminal Court, was apprehended by the police in Nakhon Ratchasima yesterday around 8.40pm. The charges relate to his involvement in an online gambling gang, deceiving the public by impersonating others and maliciously manipulating computer systems to show false information, potentially harming the public. The suspect, Wanchai, confessed…
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Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang dies at 68
Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang died suddenly from a heart attack at the age of 68. The news was reported by China’s CCTV today. Li Keqiang, a well-respected figure in Chinese politics, served as the First Vice Premier of the PRC from March 2008 to the same month of 2013 before moving on to become the seventh Premier of China.…
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Chinese woman cycles 4,000 kilometres to Thailand from China to train Muay Thai
A Chinese woman went viral on the Chinese social media platform Weibo when she embarked on a journey of cycling 4,000 kilometres from China to Thailand to train with famous Muay Thai boxer Sombat “Buakaw” Banchamek. Muay Thai has captured the imagination of others outside of Thailand recently, as highlighted in the case of a teenager in the United States.…
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YouTrip sets sights on Southeast Asian expansion
Southeast Asian fintech giant YouTrip is gearing up for regional expansion, backed by a successful funding round that raised US$50 million (1.84 billion baht). The round witnessed participation from new investors, including global venture capital firm Lightspeed. This Singapore-based multi-currency digital payments platform has managed to amass over US$100 million (3.68 billion baht) in funding since its inception. The newly…
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Thai tourism bodies urge government to rebuild confidence with Chinese tourists
The Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) and the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) called on the government to restore confidence in Chinese tourists via mainland tour agents, emphasising that this approach can guarantee tourist safety. TCT president, Chamnan Srisawat, suggested that the government should exercise caution before deciding on a permanent exemption from visas for the Chinese market. The…
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Kanchanaburi aims to become a top health tourism destination with its new Wellness Association
The Kanchanaburi province, in collaboration with the Kanchanaburi Wellness Association, has combined their health-focused soft power efforts to establish Kanchanaburi: City of Health and Happiness. The meeting took place yesterday in the Khun Chang room at River Kwae Kanchanaburi Hotel, led by Yupha Naka Pannich, the province governor. Key attendants included Abhichai Chai Chomphu, head of the provincial office, Ratchanee Phothisattaya,…
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