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Man United FA Cup win serves up free feast frenzy in Khon Kaen
Khon Kaen locals did not forget the promises of free meals from a BBQ restaurant if Manchester United were to win the FA Cup. Their wishes came to fruition, after a 2-1 victory over Premier League champions Manchester City, where fans rushed to the feast with queue cards diminishing in just 13 minutes. The players began their celebrations right from…
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Perverted Thai monk admits to sexually assaulting 9 year old boy
An 85 year old pedophile Thai monk at Ban Kaeng Si Kot Temple in the Isaan province of Ubon Ratchathani confessed to sexually assaulting a nine year old boy. Bizarrely, the pedo monk said he did it out of kindness. Even more remarkable is that locals in the community forgave the degenerate monk and still retain their respect for him.…
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Chinese man dies after drinking 1.5 litres of soda
A 22 year old Chinese man died after consuming 1.5 litres of carbonated soda, sparking a medical debate about the cause of his death. British experts suggest it is unlikely that the soda alone led to his demise. A medical journal, Clinical and Research in Hepatology and Gastroenterology, detailed a rare case where a young Chinese man consumed 1.5 litres…
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Fire destroys century-old house in Krabi, killing elderly woman
A tragic fire engulfed a century-old house, claiming the life of a 70 year old woman while her 85 year old sister narrowly escaped by hiding in the bathroom. Firefighters took five hours to subdue the inferno. At 3am yesterday, Police Captain Kiatichai Yodrak of Klong Thom Police Station in Krabi province received a report of a fire in a…
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Move Forward Party MP jailed for 2 years for royal defamation
Thanya Buri Provincial Court sentenced Move Forward Party (MFP) MP Chonthicha Jangrew to two years in prison for royal defamation under Section 112 of the Criminal Code. The verdict, delivered today, originally imposed a three-year sentence but was subsequently reduced to two years with no suspension. Another charge against Chonthicha for violating the emergency decree on public gatherings was dismissed…
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Buriram village builds shrine for Golden Boy replica
The local municipality and residents are actively constructing a replica shrine and lifelike statue of the Golden Boy at the excavation site, using funds raised through faith and donations. A grand ceremony is planned for July 18 to honour the artefact. Following the repatriation of the bronze sculptures of Lord Shiva, known as the Golden Boy, and the Kneeling Female…
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Fruit festival frenzy: Burmese family bruised in ladyboy brawl
A Burmese woman and her three daughters became victims of a violent assault by a group of more than 10 teenage ladyboys at a fruit festival at a public park in the eastern province of Trat on Saturday, May 25. The Burmese woman, 43 year old Mo, filed a complaint against the transgender teenagers and handed over a video of…
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Thailand Video News | Violent altercation between Pattaya security guards and British tourists, Senate elections to move forward despite complications
In this Thailand video news, Alex and Jay delve into a variety of compelling stories from across the country. Beginning with a violent altercation in Pattaya, where security guards brutally attacked two foreign tourists over an unpaid bill, followed by a crackdown on reckless motorcycle riders in Koh Samui. In Phuket, police shut down an illegal pawn operation run by…
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Mother faces 2.6 million baht debt from 10,000 baht loan
A mother who borrowed 10,000 baht to pay her child’s school fees 12 years ago is now struggling under a crippling debt of 2.6 million baht in interest. The mother, who initially took out the loan when her child was in primary school, is now seeking help from a popular Facebook page, Survive – Sai Mai Must Survive, to resolve…
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Justice rocked: Thai woman accuses lewd cop of spirited demands
A Thai woman came forward to seek justice accusing a police officer from Naduang Police Station in the Isaan province of Loei of demanding free alcohol from her while asking inappropriate questions about her sex life with her foreign husband. The 41 year old Thai woman, Jareeporn Wannachoo, revealed to Channel 7 that the officer from Naduang Police Station, Police…
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Funeral held for student killed in Sa Kaeo bus crash
A heartbreaking accident involving a drug-intoxicated driver resulted in the funeral of a 15 year old student, Nong Tuta, and severe injuries to several others. The incident, which occurred on May 23, saw a pickup truck carrying 30,000 methamphetamine tablets crash into a school bus on Route 3259 in Sa Kaeo Province, killing two students and injuring 19. Yesterday at…
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Swing and miss: Cuckold husband takes legal swing at wife’s affair
A cuckold husband has taken legal action after discovering his wife had an affair with a high-ranking government official soon after the couple had joined a swingers’ club. The couple, married for 10 years, had entered the swinging scene to spice up their relationship, with strict rules to avoid emotional entanglements. The husband, with activist Kan Jompalang, reported that he…
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New speed cameras on Lamphun-Lampang route spark debate
New speed cameras on the Lamphun-Lampang route sparked a widespread online debate. The cameras, installed along the descent from Doi Khun Tan, feature 8K resolution and enforce speed limits ranging from 50 to 90 kilometres per hour, depending on the specific location. Following a post by the Facebook page This is Lamphun which shared images of the new speed cameras…
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Snip, snip, hooray! Caring barber gives homeless man a cut above
A heartwarming moment unfolded when a compassionate barber decided to give a free haircut to a dishevelled homeless man who happened to pass by his shop. This kind act quickly garnered praise on social media, highlighting the barber’s commitment to helping his community while honing his skills. Bank, the owner of a barbershop, yesterday, May 26, shared with Khaosod Online…
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Death toll rises in Papua New Guinea’s catastrophic landslide
In the wake of a catastrophic landslide in Papua New Guinea, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) grimly raised its estimate of the death toll, now surpassing 670. As emergency responders and anguished relatives come to terms with the situation, hopes of finding survivors are fading. The Chief of the UN Migration Agency’s mission of the South Pacific island nation,…
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Mobile banking to operate normally during verification
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) clarified today that mobile banking services will continue to operate as usual on May 27. The NBTC, in collaboration with the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) and commercial banks, aims to ensure that mobile numbers linked to bank accounts are properly verified to tackle issues related to fraudulent SIM cards and mule accounts. The NBTC…
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Finance Ministry to reassess stock holdings worth 1.19 trillion baht
The Finance Ministry plans to reassess its shareholdings in various stocks to optimise its asset portfolio and generate additional revenue for the state. Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul instructed the State Enterprise Policy Office to evaluate the ministry’s stock holdings. According to sources, this review aims to identify which assets the government should retain and which could be sold. A…
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Monitor lizard sparks electricity office chaos in Thailand
A large monitor lizard caused quite a stir when it wandered into the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) office in Sara Buri, Thailand. The unexpected visitor prompted a call for assistance from rescue volunteers to safely capture and relocate the creature. This morning, security officers at the PEA office in Sara Buri’s Pak Phriao sub-district reported spotting the sizeable reptile, weighing…
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Finance minister orchestrates with BoT for fiscal symphony
Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira is adopting a more cooperative stance towards the Bank of Thailand (BoT) compared to the Thai prime minister, aiming to align fiscal and monetary policies more effectively. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has been advocating for interest rate cuts to stimulate the economy. Pichai, however, has shifted the focus towards enhancing public access to finance, expressing his concerns…
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Thai employment dips: Farm job cuts sow 0.1% decline in Q1 stats
Thailand today experienced a 0.1% decline in employment during the first quarter compared to the same period last year, primarily due to reductions in agricultural jobs, according to the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC). This follows a 1.7% year-on-year increase in employment in the previous quarter. The drop in agricultural employment was significant, with a more than 5.7%…
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Bus accident tragically kills elderly man on Chaeng Watthana Road
A tragic bus accident occurred yesterday when a 72 year old man lost his life after slipping and being run over by a bus at a bus stop near Chaeng Watthana Road, Pak Kret, Nontha Buri. The elderly man, who had been a familiar figure in the area for over a decade, was known for begging to support his family.…
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Filipino motorcyclist dies after running over palm kernel in Phuket
A Filipino motorcyclist died yesterday morning after running over a palm kernel and losing control of his motorcycle, crashing into a traffic sign on Thep Krasattri Road in Phuket. Officers from the Thalang Police Station and rescuers from the Kuson Dham Phuket Foundation were alerted to the fatal motorcycle accident on the Thep Krasattri Road at about 6.40am yesterday, May…
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Brands accused of rainbow washing during Pride Month
Throughout June, rainbow flags adorn many city streets globally in celebration of Pride Month, symbolising the ongoing struggle for civil rights and the pursuit of equality for LGBTQIA+ individuals. Brands and companies often show their support by incorporating rainbows into their logos or changing their profile pictures to feature rainbow graphics during this time. However, when June ends, these displays…
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Russian man critical after assault at Chon Buri pool villa party
A 36 year old Russian man is in critical condition after being assaulted at a pool villa party in Chon Buri yesterday. The incident occurred early at a villa in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung. The suspect fled amid the chaos following the attack. Deputy Inspector at Pattaya City Police Station, Pansan Krongsith led the team to the scene after responding…
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Belgian man arrested for murder of fellow countryman in Isaan
Police in the Isaan province of Nakhon Panom arrested a Belgian man for the murder of a fellow countryman on Saturday, May 25, as the murderer was destroying evidence of the crime. Officers from the Investigation Division Provincial Police Region 4 were on duty at a checkpoint on No. 212 Road in the Ban Paeng district of Nakhon Panom and noticed the…
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Police probe suspected arson in warehouse chemical fires
A police panel has been established to investigate possible arson in the fires at chemical warehouses in Rayong and Ayutthaya earlier this year. Police Lieutenant General Archayon Kraithong, spokesperson for the Royal Thai Police (RTP), announced yesterday, May 26, that he had convened with police investigators from local stations, the Industrial Works Department, the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression…
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Pattaya’s Nong Nooch Garden trumpets arrival of elephant calf
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden in Pattaya recently celebrated the arrival of a new elephant calf to its sanctuary. On Saturday, the garden’s president, Kampol Tansajja, and his team invited Phra Khru Kasem Kittisophon, Abbot of Wat Samakkhibanpot, to lead a welcoming ceremony for the newborn. The calf, named Pang Sapparot which translates to pineapples in English, was born to the…
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Security guards arrested after tourist assault in Pattaya (video)
Pattaya City Police apprehended three security guards after a viral video captured them allegedly assaulting a tourist. The incident, which has caused widespread condemnation and raised concerns about Pattaya’s image as a tourist destination, occurred at approximately 11.36pm yesterday. Police Colonel Navin Teerawit, superintendent of Pattaya City Police Station, led the operation to detain the suspects. The individuals, identified as…
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Tax refund delays: Stricter checks put paperwork in slow lane
Stricter document verification has led to delays in personal income tax refunds this year, the Revenue Department reported. An increase in the submission of fraudulent documents, particularly fake income certificates (50 Tawi), prompted the department to scrutinise tax refund documents more meticulously. Vinit Visessuvanapoom, Deputy Director-General and principal advisor on tax base management stated that the department’s heightened caution stems from…
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PM tunes up tourism: Bangkok’s Song Wat set to hit high notes
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin directed the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to enhance the promotion of Song Wat, one of Bangkok’s most historic trading areas, as a prime tourism destination. Following a walk along Song Wat Road and discussions with young entrepreneurs yesterday, the Thai premier expressed on his X account, formerly Twitter, that…
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