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  • Pavement rage: Food delivery rider ‘delivers’ slap to pedestrian for blocking his path

    Pavement rage: Food delivery rider ‘delivers’ slap to pedestrian for blocking his path

    A food delivery rider who violated the law by riding on a pavement slapped a pedestrian in the face because the victim blocked his path. Two days ago, the victim, Kitti Panantanannon, shared a video of the moment when he was attacked on his Facebook account. In the caption, he said… “I filed a complaint at Phra Khanong Police Station.…

  • Elderly woman killed by speeding car while crossing road in South Thailand

    Elderly woman killed by speeding car while crossing road in South Thailand

    An elderly woman was fatally struck by a speeding car while crossing the road in Nakhon Si Thammarat province in South Thailand. The force of the impact caused the 66 year old woman’s head to strike the ground, ultimately leading to her death. The incident occurred on Om Khai Road in the Pak Poon sub-district. The victim, identified as Sukon (surname undisclosed),…

  • UK house prices suffer largest annual drop in 14 years, warns Nationwide

    UK house prices suffer largest annual drop in 14 years, warns Nationwide

    In May, UK house prices experienced their most significant annual decline in almost 14 years, according to Nationwide. The building society reported a 3.4% drop in prices for the year to May, the largest decrease since July 2009. Nationwide also cautioned that further increases in mortgage interest rates could impact the housing market. Mortgage rates have recently risen due to…

  • Only 2-5% of UFO sightings truly unexplained, says Nasa panel

    Only 2-5% of UFO sightings truly unexplained, says Nasa panel

    A panel of experts has analysed approximately 800 reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) gathered over several years by American authorities, revealing that only a small percentage remain truly unexplained. The panel was established by Nasa last year to study what it refers to as unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), defined as sightings that cannot be identified as aircraft or known…

  • Phuket nightclubs raided for late trading, serving alcohol to minors

    Phuket nightclubs raided for late trading, serving alcohol to minors

    Two Phuket nightclubs in the Kathu district have been raided by officials from the Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) and the Volunteer Defense Corps (OrSor). The clubs, the Ratree Club and Mahanakorn Phuket were accused of late trading, public disturbance, serving alcohol to minors, and operating without proper permits. The raids were carried out early this morning after a plain-clothes officer confirmed…

  • Van carrying migrants crashes and catches fire, leaving 4 dead

    Van carrying migrants crashes and catches fire, leaving 4 dead

    A van carrying migrant workers fled from police before crashing and catching fire in Thailand’s central Ayutthaya province, resulting in four deaths. Authorities are currently investigating the accident and searching for any additional injuries or casualties. The accident occurred at around 1am this morning on Highway 3543 near Chiang Rak Noi School in Bang Pa-in district. A van transporting migrant…

  • UK house prices dip 3.4% YoY in May amid rising interest rate concerns

    UK house prices dip 3.4% YoY in May amid rising interest rate concerns

    UK house prices experienced a 3.4% drop year-on-year in May, according to data from Nationwide, one of the country’s largest mortgage lenders. The average cost of a UK home now stands at £260,736, with a month-on-month decline of 0.1%. Nationwide had previously observed tentative signs of market recovery in April, with a 0.4% rise in monthly prices and an improvement…

  • Teens arrested in Manchester murder case, increased police presence

    Teens arrested in Manchester murder case, increased police presence

    Two teenagers have been taken into custody following the discovery of a 21-year-old man’s body at a residence in Manchester. The victim, who had sustained severe injuries, was found at a property on Kings Road, Old Trafford, after the police received a call around 7.45pm on Wednesday. Despite efforts to save him, the man was declared dead at the scene.…

  • Urgent call for new govt: Thai Chamber of Commerce stresses budget allocation continuity

    Urgent call for new govt: Thai Chamber of Commerce stresses budget allocation continuity

    The Thai Chamber of Commerce emphasised the urgency of forming a new government to ensure the continuity of budget allocation, following discussions with Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP), and other party executives. Sanan Angubolkul, the chamber’s chairman, highlighted the need to address issues such as costly electricity bills, wages, ease of doing business, and legal reforms…

  • Speeding car flips over after taxi cuts in front at Bangkok traffic light

    Speeding car flips over after taxi cuts in front at Bangkok traffic light

    A white Honda City car flipped over after speeding through a red light and colliding with a taxi on Local Road in Bangkok last night. The 40 year old driver was shaken but not seriously injured, as police and volunteers attended the scene to investigate. At the accident site on Local Road approaching Ngam Wong Wan Road, the white Honda…

  • Cost of living crisis may fuel online child exploitation, charities warn

    Cost of living crisis may fuel online child exploitation, charities warn

    Children’s charities have expressed concern that the cost of living crisis may increase the risk of online exploitation for young people during the summer holidays. The NSPCC has urged that the crisis should not be allowed to “fuel another surge in abuse” as witnessed during the COVID pandemic. Barnardo’s has also warned that online interactions can escalate to real-life sexual…

  • Undercover payments: Lottery vendors reveal ‘protection fees’ to local police in Kamphaeng Phet

    Undercover payments: Lottery vendors reveal ‘protection fees’ to local police in Kamphaeng Phet

    A sticker coined “lottery protection fees” has emerged in Kamphaeng Phet province, with lottery vendors revealing they pay a monthly fee of 500 baht per booth to local police. The fee allegedly allows them to sell lottery tickets above the set prices within their territory only, but it doesn’t guarantee they won’t be fined. According to a lottery vendor in…

  • Krungsri bank expects Thai government to boost Japanese investment

    Krungsri bank expects Thai government to boost Japanese investment

    Krungsri, also known as the Bank of Ayudhya, believes that the new Thai government will continue to encourage Japanese investment in the country. Japan is currently Thailand’s largest foreign investor, contributing 28.6% of total investment, or 23.3 billion baht. As political parties form a coalition government, Japanese investors are closely monitoring the situation. Bunsei Okubo, the head of Japanese corporate and…

  • 2 Vietnamese con men swindles 65,000 baht from phone shop in Thailand

    2 Vietnamese con men swindles 65,000 baht from phone shop in Thailand

    Two Vietnamese men allegedly swindled 65,000 baht from a phone shop in the northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima by selling two counterfeit iPhones. The owner of the phone shop, 46 year old Ratchaphat Thoenmongkhon, filed a complaint at Mueng Nakhon Ratchasima Police Station on May 19 after learning that the two mobile phones she bought from the Vietnamese men were…

  • House approves US debt ceiling raise, averting default threat

    House approves US debt ceiling raise, averting default threat

    The US House of Representatives has given its approval for a deal permitting the nation to borrow more funds, mere days before the world’s largest economy is set to begin defaulting on its debt. The measure was passed in the chamber with a 314-117 vote, despite some members from both sides not supporting it. The US Senate must vote on…

  • Visa crackdown in Phuket: Over 1,000 foreigners nabbed for overstaying

    Visa crackdown in Phuket: Over 1,000 foreigners nabbed for overstaying

    A crime-free initiative in Phuket has seen significant success, with over 1,000 foreigners caught for overstaying their visas. This achievement is credited to the collaboration between the Phuket Immigration Office and 800 accommodation providers on the island, who have adopted crime-free measures that enable them to report any suspicious activities involving their foreign guests. Phuket’s immigration chief, Thanet Sukchai, revealed…

  • NHS-contracted staff risk missing out on pay rise for over a million health workers

    NHS-contracted staff risk missing out on pay rise for over a million health workers

    Over a million National Health Service (NHS) workers are set to receive pay increases starting today, but thousands of staff contracted by the NHS may miss out on the negotiated pay rise. These staff members, employed by social enterprises contracted to work in primary care, mental health, charities, and other health sectors, have not yet been made eligible for the…

  • Man from Uthai Thani shot himself after dispute led to divorce

    Man from Uthai Thani shot himself after dispute led to divorce

    A 34 year old man from Uthai Thani province shot himself after an argument with his wife led to their divorce. The incident occurred just a day after his 34th birthday and followed a long line of heated disputes between the couple. Pattanapong Pomthong was found lifeless with an 11mm handgun by his side at his rental home in Nong…

  • Thai textile factory ordered to pay 19 million baht in overdue wages to workers

    Thai textile factory ordered to pay 19 million baht in overdue wages to workers

    Textile factory workers in Thailand’s central Samut Prakan province are set to receive 19.33 million baht in unpaid wages, plus 15% interest, after labour authorities intervened on their behalf. The factory operator has been ordered to expedite the payment process for approximately 109 workers who had not received their full wages between July 2020 and April this year. These workers…

  • Daring cannabis vendor chases fleeing client, gets shot while leaping from speeding pickup (video)

    Daring cannabis vendor chases fleeing client, gets shot while leaping from speeding pickup (video)

    A cannabis vendor in the central province of Nakhon Pathom jumped onto the back of a speeding pickup to demand payment from his fleeing client. The ganja thief then shot the vendor in the leg after he leapt from the moving vehicle. Officers from Pho Kaew Police Station rushed to investigate the shooting scene in front of Soi Tessaban in…

  • Sherpa’s high-altitude Everest rescue saves Malaysian climber’s life

    Sherpa’s high-altitude Everest rescue saves Malaysian climber’s life

    A Malaysian mountaineer was saved from near death in a rare high-altitude rescue on Mount Everest. Gelje Sherpa, a 30 year old Nepali sherpa guide, was leading a Chinese client to the summit on Thursday, May 18 when he spotted the Malaysian climber clinging to a rope in the “death zone,” where temperatures can plummet to minus 30 degrees Celsius…

  • Thai entrepreneurs urge government to prioritise reducing energy costs

    Thai entrepreneurs urge government to prioritise reducing energy costs

    A recent survey by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has shown that the majority of entrepreneurs are urging the new government to fulfil its promise to lower electricity costs, as outlined in a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by the Move Forward Party and seven other political parties. Of the 252 executives across 45 industries surveyed, 75.8% voted for…

  • Asia-Pacific markets to gain from US-Europe supply chain diversification

    Asia-Pacific markets to gain from US-Europe supply chain diversification

    Asia-Pacific emerging markets are predicted to gain from the ongoing supply chain decoupling, as analysts highlight the US and Europe’s efforts to diversify risks in security-related sectors. Steven Cochrane, Moody’s Analytics chief Asia-Pacific economist, recently discussed the decoupling between the US and China within intermediate goods production during an online event. He explained that incentives, rather than government policies, are…

  • Lottery expert Uncle Pong deciphers cultural image on ticket for June 1 draw

    Lottery expert Uncle Pong deciphers cultural image on ticket for June 1 draw

    Lottery enthusiasts eagerly follow “Uncle Pong” for his analysis of six-digit numbers derived from the Thai Government Lottery’s cover image for today’s June 1 draw, depicting Mahasarakham Province‘s cultural festival featuring rice-stuffed puppets. One popular trend for lottery aficionados is the interpretation of winning numbers based on the images found on the covers of Thai government lottery tickets. Recently, TikTok…

  • 10 Thai provinces at risk as strong monsoon rains bring threat of flash floods and landslides

    10 Thai provinces at risk as strong monsoon rains bring threat of flash floods and landslides

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) released an advisory today warning about strong monsoon rains impacting 10 provinces, urging caution against potential flash floods and landslides. The advisory will remain in effect until June 6 and impacts the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. According to the announcement, the south-westerly monsoon rains are growing stronger, causing waves of 2-3…

  • Gunman ambushes villager in South Thailand garden, personal conflict suspected

    Gunman ambushes villager in South Thailand garden, personal conflict suspected

    A 52 year old man was injured in a shooting in South Thailand‘s Pattani province while working near the Saiburi River at Kapho. The incident occurred around 6.30 pm yesterday. It is believed to have resulted from a personal conflict, although the unrest in the region has not been ruled out as a factor. Authorities are investigating and gathering evidence…

  • North Korean missile tests threaten commercial shipping safety, says UN agency

    North Korean missile tests threaten commercial shipping safety, says UN agency

    North Korean missile tests are increasingly posing a significant threat to the safety of commercial shipping in the busy northeastern Asian sea lanes, with inadequate notice given, according to a resolution adopted by over 100 countries at the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) security committee. Yesterday, May 31, saw the nuclear-armed nation’s sixth satellite launch failed and prompted emergency alerts and evacuation…

  • Thai monk seeks justice for reputation damage after accusations cleared

    Thai monk seeks justice for reputation damage after accusations cleared

    A revered Thai monk and his supporters are hitting back after accusations of inappropriate behaviour and misconduct have been cleared. The monk, 73 year old Luang Por Wang of Wat Ban Kluey in Nakhon Ratchasima province, along with his nephew, 38 year old Thanawat Saeveekul, filed a complaint with the police after an investigation showed no evidence of misconduct. The…

  • Teens die off Bournemouth beach, man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter

    Teens die off Bournemouth beach, man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter

    Tragedy struck off the coast of Bournemouth beach as a 17-year-old boy and a 12-year-old girl lost their lives in a multi-agency incident. Dorset Police have initiated an investigation, arresting a man in his 40s who was on the water during the event, on suspicion of manslaughter. Ten individuals were pulled from the water after emergency services responded to the…

  • Parents demand online history scrutiny in child self-harm death investigations

    Parents demand online history scrutiny in child self-harm death investigations

    Parents who have lost their children to suicide are calling for authorities to consider the online histories of the deceased when determining the cause of death. Hollie Dance, mother of Archie Battersbee who passed away in August 2022, has joined other grieving families in demanding increased access to the online content their children were exposed to. Dance believes that online…