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Chumphon rubber plantation owner arrested for shooting worker
The arrest of a rubber plantation owner accused of fatally shooting an employee has been confirmed. He allegedly sought assistance to influence his case but received no help. Rumours of his surrender circulated, yet he continued to deny the charges. The case involves 51 year old rubber tapping employee, Daeng Khan-on, who was found dead after being shot in a…
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Udon Thani teen arrested Poipet call centre scam involvement
An 18 year old woman from Udon Thani has been apprehended for working with a call centre gang in Poipet, Cambodia. The woman, named Butsara, also known as Boat, admitted she needed money to make a living. Yesterday, February 17, reporters detailed that Butsara, a resident of Phon Sung, Chaiwan district, Udon Thani province, had been involved with the call…
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AIS bolsters border security by adjusting signal towers
AIS is taking proactive measures to support the government’s efforts to manage and regulate mobile signal towers near border areas at risk of cross-border criminal activity by call centre gangs. Regional executives and engineers from AIS, along with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) and cyber police, visited the border area in Sadao district, Songkhla province yesterday, February 17.…
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Van in collision with elephant on Highway 344 in Chon Buri
A van travelling downhill on Highway 344 collided with an elephant crossing the road, resulting in significant damage to the vehicle and injuries to two passengers. The elephant subsequently wandered off and was later found dead in the early yesterday morning, February 17. The incident occurred at kilometre marker 44, between Baan Bueng and Klaeng, in the Hang Sung subdistrict,…
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Man arrested in Buriram for stealing concrete blocks
A 30 year old man has been apprehended in Buriram’s Satuek district after being caught stealing two lightweight concrete blocks worth a total of 34 baht. The incident, captured on CCTV, occurred at 9pm on Sunday, February 16. Following the arrest, police discovered two methamphetamine tablets in his motorcycle, and a urine test showed positive results for drugs. Upon questioning…
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Driver arrested after evading fuel payment and causing accident in Nakhon Pathom
A 27 year old driver was arrested after evading fuel payment and subsequently causing a traffic accident in Nakhon Chai Si district, Nakhon Pathom province, yesterday, February 17. Wiriya admitted to using methamphetamine just before the incident. Police Colonel Phakphon Suchon, along with Deputy Superintendent Kla Sombatpiboon, led the operation to apprehend Wiriya at a red-light intersection on Phetkasem Road, heading…
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Teenager killed after being struck by car in Lopburi
A tragic accident claimed the life of a 15 year old boy who was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross a road in Lopburi yesterday, February 17. The incident occurred on Phahon Yothin Road, near Wat Khao Wong Phra Chan in the Mueang subdistrict of Khok Samrong district. Police Major Piyap Rung Huaphai, an investigator at Khok Samrong…
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Hungry man caught stealing roasted pork from Udon Thani shop
A man was apprehended after attempting to steal roasted pork from a noodle shop in Udon Thani, claiming hunger drove him to theft. Employees managed to detain him before handing him over to the police. The incident unfolded yesterday, February 17, when Police Lieutenant Colonel Thirayothin Sapsin received a report of a theft at Tee Hi Noodle Shop in the…
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Bangkok woman suffers excessive blood loss after dimple surgery
A Thai woman sought assistance from the Ministry of Public Health after she recently lost consciousness due to severe blood loss following dimple surgery at a beauty clinic in Bangkok’s Prawet district. The 41 year old victim, Laila, urged the Be One organisation to bring her case to the Ministry of Public Health and help her receive proper medical treatment.…
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Burmese man arrested after attempted rape in Phuket
A Myanmar national has been arrested for the attempted rape of a 57 year old woman in Wichit after her son’s sudden arrival forced the attacker to flee. The horrifying incident unfolded at around 1pm on Saturday, February 15, when the victim, identified as Kai, was asleep in her home. The suspect, Soe Aung, allegedly broke in, restrained her, and…
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Body of student linked to gambling debt found in Prachin Buri river
The body of an 18 year old vocational student connected to gambling debt has been discovered in a river in Prachin Buri province. Before his disappearance, the young man reportedly appeared in a dream to his mother, revealing his body was in the river. At 11.30am yesterday, February 17, Police Lieutenant Pattheera Phetthongkliang was informed of a body found near…
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Boatload of change: Phuket makes waves with water transport plan
Phuket is set to make a splash with an innovative plan to tackle its notorious traffic woes—by taking to the water. In a bid to ease the island’s increasing congestion, local officials gathered at Phuket Provincial Hall’s Smart Operations Center yesterday, February 17, to explore the integration of water transport systems, with a focus on a pioneering ‘Boat Taxi’ project.…
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Young man in Buriram hospitalised after auditory hallucinations
A 21 year old man in Buriram province attempted to take his own life after being haunted by mysterious voices. Following a rescue by police, he was taken to the hospital for evaluation. The young man had recently been ordained as a summer monk but requested to leave early due to these auditory hallucinations. When questioned, Natthawut revealed that during…
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Proposed Thai bill limits casinos to 10% of entertainment venues
The Office of the Council of State (OCS) has finalised amendments to the Entertainment Complex Bill, with an online public hearing scheduled until March 1, allowing stakeholders to voice concerns before its implementation. Atavit Suwanpakdee, chairman of an advisory board to the industry minister, noted that although the OCS has modified certain aspects of the bill, it has introduced technical…
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Thai man slaps nurse in Rayong over child entry dispute (video)
A Thai man slapped a nurse at a hospital in the eastern province of Rayong after the nurse stopped his young child from entering the hospital ward for the child’s safety. The incident came to light after a Thai nurse, who uses the Facebook account Prang Tewika, posted about the event yesterday, February 17, seeking justice for her younger sister, who…
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Road warriors: Speeding towards a smooth ride on Rama II Road
Motorists can get in gear for a smoother journey by the end of the year as major construction projects along Rama II Road, aka Highway 35, speed towards completion. According to the Transport Ministry, the Rama III-Dao Khanong-Western Outer Ring Road expressway is nearly done, with 87% finished so far. Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit confirmed on Monday that the project…
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Thailand considers lifting train alcohol ban to boost tourism
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) intends to propose lifting the current ban on alcohol sales on trains at the upcoming meeting of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee scheduled for Friday, February 21. Previously, the committee, under the Public Health Ministry, had rejected a similar proposal due to concerns it could prove more detrimental than beneficial. Public Health Minister Somsak…
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Worm welcome: American woman’s nightmare trip to Thailand
A 30 year old American woman, who had just returned from a dream holiday trip across Hawaii, Japan, and Thailand, discovered she was harbouring rare parasitic worms in her brain. The woman from New England, USA, visited A&E with agonising headaches and a mysterious burning sensation in her feet that slowly crawled up to her arms, only to be sent…
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Severe storms forecast for 33 provinces in Thailand
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts significant storms with strong winds and potential lightning across 33 provinces in Thailand. Bangkok is expected to experience the most severe weather, with cool mornings and hot afternoons. The upper northeastern region will see a slight drop in temperature. For the next 24 hours, moderate high-pressure systems from the northeast and South China Sea…
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American man arrested in Phuket for violating foreign business act
Police arrested an American man wanted on multiple warrants at a restaurant in Phuket Old Town on Valentine’s Day, February 14. Officers from the Phuket Immigration Bureau and Mueang Phuket Police Station sought a court-issued arrest warrant for the 67 year old American man, Ronald Ray, mainly for violating Section 8 of the Foreign Business Act: operating a business in…
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Thailand’s economic growth hits a snag but hope remains
Thailand’s financial fortunes took a slight dip as the latest economic figures failed to meet the lofty heights analysts had anticipated. Official data reveals a respectable 3.2% growth in the last quarter of 2024 compared to the previous year, which, while promising, didn’t quite hit the 3.9% growth mark predicted by a Reuters poll of analysts. The National Economic and…
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Thai man finds missing wife dead with alleged lover in parked car
A Thai man searching for his missing wife discovered her dead alongside her alleged lover in a car parked on a road in the central province of Chachoengsao today, February 17. Officers from Mueang Chachoengsao Police Station were called to Road Number 304 in the Mueang district to investigate a suspicious white Isuzu MU-X SUV at approximately 9am. A pedestrian…
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Sex sales: China’s sex doll revolution with an AI-morous embrace
In a bold leap forward, China’s WMDoll is shaking up the sex toys industry with its cutting-edge, AI-enhanced creations, promising heightened interactivity and a surge in sex doll sales. With state-of-the-art technology behind the scenes, these sophisticated companions are transforming the market. It’s no secret that life’s little pleasures often come with a twist, and China’s WMDoll is adding quite…
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Krabi police criticised for failing to arrest Turkish man who damages locals’ cars
Police officers in the southern province of Krabi allegedly allowed a Turkish man to remain at large, despite the foreigner damaging two locals’ cars in the area. A Thai scuba diving trainer sought assistance from Channel 7 after her complaint, filed at Ao Nang Police Station, was ignored. Police reportedly told her that they could not arrest the foreign suspect…
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Man attacks wife and relatives with knife in Kalasin, Thailand
A man attacked his wife and her relatives with a knife at a home in Hua Tum village, Kalasin province, leaving four people injured. The suspect fled the scene on a stolen motorcycle, prompting a police manhunt. Police were alerted to the violent incident at 9.30pm, yesterday, February 16. Police Lieutenant Pimpchanok Inthasan from Mueang Kalasin Police Station reported to…
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Going green: Thailand’s solvent solution sparks eco-revolution
As zero-emission vehicles race to the forefront of Thailand’s climate action, it’s not just the cars that are grabbing the green spotlight in the eco-revolution. Behind the scenes, a silent revolution in solvent recycling is powering the country’s eco-commitments while ensuring a cleaner, more sustainable future. In the bustling auto industry of Thailand, an unsung hero is emerging in the…
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Thailand faces worsening air pollution crisis in northern regions
The air pollution crisis in northern and northeastern Thailand has been exacerbated by hazardous PM2.5 levels, exceeding safety standards in 42 provinces. Forecasts for February 18 to February 24 predict worsening conditions in the north, with a potential increase on February 18. The Air Pollution Resolution Communication Centre reported today, February 17 that numerous provinces, including Pathum Thani, Bangkok, Nakhon…
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Big bovine: Thailand’s King Kong crowned tallest buffalo (video)
There’s a new towering titan in town, Thailand’s own King Kong, a colossal water buffalo, has stomped its way into the Guinness World Records, casting a bewitching shadow over Nakhon Ratchasima as the globe’s tallest buffalo. In the tranquil fields of Nakhon Ratchasima, a giant walks, or rather, ambles. Enter King Kong, the towering water buffalo who’s just muscled his…
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EC Markets renews strategic partnership with world’s leading snooker player Judd Trump
EC Markets, a globally renowned multi-regulated CFD trading firm, is proud to announce the renewal of its exclusive FX partnership with Judd Trump, the preeminent figure in the world of snooker. This strategic collaboration underscores EC Markets’ steadfast commitment to excellence, innovation, and global expansion, aligning its brand with one of the most celebrated and influential athletes in contemporary sports.…
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Thailand’s content creators on the rise as online ad spend soars
Move over, television, Thailand’s digital dawn is upon us as the nation experiences an explosive rise in online content creators, set to hit a staggering 3 million this year. That’s up from 2 million just last year, according to insights from the Media Intelligence Group Co. The burgeoning influencer economy now represents about 5% of the entire Thai population, observed…
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