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San Francisco trial investigates Tesla’s Autopilot role in fatal collisions
In the heart of San Francisco, begins the unfolding legal investigation into Tesla Inc’s inability to rectify limitations in its Autopilot technological system, post a fatal Florida-based collision three years prior, affirm multiple engineers tied to a lawsuit bolstered by a family who lost a loved one in an identical incident in 2019. The trial is due to go before…
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Texas tot triggers turmoil with unloaded handgun in kindergarten
A kindergarten in San Antonio, Texas, was thrown into disarray as an unloaded handgun was discovered in the backpack of a three year old pupil. The child’s father, identified later as Pete Robles, was subsequently arrested today, sparking widespread controversy. The alarming incident was reported on Tuesday at the San Antonio Pre-K Center, with no injuries or security risks highlighted.…
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Family of six survives crash in brand new pickup on first day of ownership in northern Thailand
In a surprising twist of events, a newly acquired pickup truck with a red license plate, indicating its fresh out-of-showroom status, was involved in a significant collision on the same day in northern Thailand. Miraculously, all six occupants of the vehicle, heading from Udon Thani province to Nakhon Nayok province, walked away from the accident unharmed. The accident is suspected…
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Parky’s final sign-off: Broadcasting legend Sir Michael Parkinson drops the mike at 88 (video)
Heartfelt tributes poured in after news broke earlier that chat host and broadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson has died at the age of 88. Parkinson enjoyed a glorious television career that spanned seven decades and saw him engaging with the world’s most prominent stars on his enduring chat show. A statement from Parkinson’s family revealed his peaceful passing. “After a short…
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Thai man turns himself into police after raping 20 year old Burmese girl
A 61 year old Thai man turned himself into Mueang Nakhon Pathom Police Station after he raped a 20 year old Burmese girl in Nakhon Pathom province near Bangkok last month. The victim, 20 year old Arisa, filed a complaint with the police after the incident occurred on July 26. She explained that the rapist, 61 year old Wuttichai, was…
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Phuket savings group ex-loan officer nabbed for 12 million baht embezzlement
The former loan officer of a savings group was arrested by police in a Phuket restaurant on charges of forging loan documents, fabricating account data, and embezzlement of over 12 million baht. The arrest of the 44 year old woman named Arwarran, made under the jurisdiction of Narathiwat Province’s court, follows a complaint lodged in 2020 by more than 50…
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Raw crab leads to life-threatening lung fluke infection in Vietnamese man
A 31 year old man was hospitalised after coughing up blood and suffering from pulmonary inflammation, caused by a lung fluke infection contracted from consuming raw crab salad at a friend’s house. On August 10, Vietnamese newspaper Tuoi Tre reported that a 31 year old man was admitted to a local hospital after contracting a lung fluke infection (Paragonimiasis) from…
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Jewellery district on fire, but not in a good way: Bangkok blaze barely misses the bling
Bangkok’s Bang Rak district was jolted awake in the early hours as a fire broke out at a jewellery import-export company today. Fortunately, the blaze was contained before it could spread to the vault. The preliminary speculation points towards an electrical circuit malfunction as a possible cause. Around 12.10am today, Deputy Superintendent Patiwat Ruangphoeng of the Bang Rak Police Station…
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Nationwide cyber police crackdown disrupts major China-backed cryptocurrency fraud operation
A nationwide operation led by the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) successfully raided 29 key locations, effectively dismantling a large-scale China-backed cryptocurrency fraud call centre network. The CCIB seized considerable cash assets and a Rolls-Royce car. High-profile raids were orchestrated yesterday in three cities, Bangkok, Pathum Thani, and Chon Buri. Although endorsed by the infamous Tak City director, the CCIB’s…
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Thai baht instability rises due to political unrest
Political unrest is heightening baht oscillations against the US dollar, as Thailand finds itself without a stable government, the head of the Bank Thailand asserts. This turbulence introduces a greater risk factor amongst investors who are observing the foreign exchange rate, particularly between the baht and the US dollar, in light of Thailand’s current political developments. Post Thailand’s General Election…
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Thailand and Malaysia strengthen ties in 113th border committee meeting
Top military figures from Thailand and Malaysia convened in Phuket to participate in the ongoing Thailand-Malaysia Regional Border Committee (RBC) Meeting. The prime attendees of the event include Lieutenant General Santi Sakuntanark, Commander of the 4th Army Region in Nakhon Sri Thammarat, and Major General Dato’ Tengku Muhammad Fauzi Tengku Ibrahim, Commander of the 3rd Malaysian Infantry Division. The Patong…
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Chuwit urges Big Joke probe into Pheu Thai PM candidate’s tax scheme accusation
A former Thai politician urged the Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Tha Police (RTP) to initiate an investigation into allegations levelled against the Pheu Thai Party’s prime ministerial candidate. After the Pheu Thai Party announced that they would propose Srettha Thavisin as their PM candidate, former politician and soapy king Chuwit Kamolvisit announced that he had evidence which could prove…
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Crane accident at Lam Sali bridge Bangkok leaves one dead, two injured
A tragic incident occurred yesterday at the elevated bridge crossing the Lam Sali intersection in Bangkok when an iron plate fell from the crane, claiming one life and inflicting injuries on two other workers. Events unfolded today at 1.50am as the labourers were working on the bridge. The bridge, located over the Bangkapi intersection, is currently under construction. Among the…
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Legal eagle swoops in after Khao Yai hotel sparks outrage by allegedly firing employee mourning her dying mother
A Thai lawyer has stepped in to solve the controversial case of a young Thai woman from Buriram Province who was allegedly sacked at a high-end hotel in Khao Yai after requesting leave to care for her dying mother. The Thai lawyer, Lawyer Ronnarong Kaewpetch, head of the Social Justice Settlement Network, yesterday discussed the incident and provided legal insights. According…
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Motorcyclist dies in fatal Bangkok bus collision: Police files charges against bus driver
A motorcyclist suffered a fatal accident after a sudden lane change led to a full-on collision with a Bangkok bus in the early hours of yesterday. The incident prompted an immediate investigation by officers from the Lat Phrao Police Station. In a residential area within Lat Phrao 101, the dispatch reported a collision between a city bus and a motorcycle,…
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Heartless boss denies leave to woman grieving mother’s death in Thailand
A gripping incident on social media unfolded when a young woman posted an exchange with her heartless boss, where her requests for leave were repeatedly denied – even as her mother lay critically ill and eventually passed away. The woman had to navigate the harsh demands of her job when she was urgently needed at home. The online post narrated…
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Arabian tourist killed and two others injured in late-night Pattaya road crash
A shocking road incident occurred along Sukhumvit Road in Pattaya late last night resulting in the death of an Arabian tourist and serious injuries to two others. The accident, which involved two high-powered motorcycles, adds to the recent tally of life-threatening incidents in the region. On receipt of the unfortunate news around midnight, Pattaya Police Station’s duty officer, Akarapong Saenputawong, spearheaded…
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Harry Potter fan brews up a scandal: Hagrid-lookalike spotted in street love potion mishap (video)
A seemingly ordinary afternoon beer-drinking session at a Manchester-based hotel took an unusual turn when a local spotted a man, looking like the Harry Potter character Hagrid, indulging in a spot of sexual intercourse on the street. This incident attracted considerable attention on Twitter, having been viewed widely – over a million times to be precise. The entire scene was…
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BMA takes a stand: Puts its foot (and mouth) down on disease spread in Bangkok schools
In an urgent preventive move, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) mandated all schools across the Thai capital to implement stringent measures to curb the spread of hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and dengue fever. This decision comes amid unsettling reports of these viruses evolving into wide-reaching epidemics among school-aged children. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt yesterday highlighted the importance…
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Swede dreams turned sour: Swedish man arrested for overstaying visa in northern Thailand
The Immigration Police arrested a Swedish man for overstaying his visa by over three years in the Isaan province of Sakon Nakhon. Following an ongoing effort to thwart foreign criminals seeking refuge in Thailand, officers from the Sakon Nakhoh Immigration Office discovered a 49 year old Swedish man, Toerner John Alexander, overstaying his visa. According to the police report, Alexander…
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Escalator ride takes a step down: Teen encounters accident on moving stairs in Thai store
A teenager reportedly injured his leg on an escalator in a department store in the Lam Lukka area of Pathum Thani, Thailand while returning home last night. Passersby found only a single sports shoe, along with a sock, stuck in the escalator. The affected boy, identified as 17 year old Jirapath, had been assisted by department store staff and taken to…
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Facebook user arrested for inflammatory posts against Malaysian king
Malaysian police arrested a 43 year old man of spreading hate from the Facebook account @SamBanjar Perak. He was detained following his online posts that incited disorder and insulted Malaysia’s King, Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah. The arrest was made yesterday in Bera, Pahang, Malaysia and the suspect is in custody till tomorrow, the local news agency Bernama reported. Claimed to…
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Cutting ties: Hunt ongoing for Thai man accused of murdering ex-girlfriend at beauty salon (video)
Rabophai Police Station officers are hunting for a Thai man who allegedly murdered his ex-girlfriend yesterday in her beauty salon in Prachin Buri, central Thailand. Upon arriving at the beauty salon, situated in the Si Maha Pho district of Prachin Buri at 9.30am yesterday, police discovered the lifeless body of the salon owner in her bedroom. The 47 year old…
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Brutal assault on Udon Thani schoolgirl triggers national outrage and cries for justice
A 13 year old schoolgirl was subjected to a brutal assault at a school in Udon Thani, instigated by jealous animosities over a schoolboy. The victim’s inconsolable mother and uncle, having seen a horrifying video clip of the incident on social media, pledged to seek justice to the fullest extent of the law. The 44 year old mother of the…
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Monsoon madness: Bangkok braces for a rainfall check
The Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) today issued a strong warning regarding the southwest monsoon, anticipating heavy rainfall in 41 provinces, including Bangkok. The rain will dominate about 40% of these areas with the severe conditions expected in the afternoon and evening. The southwest monsoon is currently hovering over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand, while a weakening…
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Man arrested for brutally assaulting victim, leading to blindness and skull injury
Police arrested one of two suspects who brutally assaulted a victim, which left him blind and with a severe skull injury. The second suspect, reported to be a youth, is on the run. The victim, 26 year old Smith Sarapithong, filed a complaint after the incident at Bang Phli Police Station in Samut Prakan province near Bangkok on August 10. Smith…
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Gang violence escalates in Samut Prakan: Three teens stabbed and shot on Canal Road
Gang violence once again rocked the Bangkok community last night after a large group of teenagers used firearms and knives to launch an attack on rivals causing three individuals injury. The violent confrontation occurred on the Suvarnabhumi Canal Road in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan. It is reported that some of the victims had to run for their lives and jumped…
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Lampang woman wins 100,000 baht lottery, credits six-year faith in revered Kai Kaew
A woman from Lampang, northern Thailand, elatedly claimed 100,000 baht in lottery winnings. According to sources, she attributed her luck to blessings from Kru Kai Kaew, an admired spiritual teacher, at Thep Prathan Phorn’s place of worship. The woman disclosed her six-year faith in Kai Kaew before the lottery result announcement. It is reported that the lucky woman won the…
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Man kidnaps and murders 5 year old boy in Chiang Mai
Police arrested a man who kidnapped a five year old boy from a school in the northern province of Chiang Mai and murdered him. The claimed motive behind the murder was revenge after a romantic relationship ended. A 30 year old man filed a complaint at Meuang Chiang Mai Police Station on Tuesday after his five year old son went…
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Thailand’s OTP takes the high road for Andaman tourism boost
The Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP) in Thailand recently announced a forthcoming impact study concerning a proposed coastal road project linking the provinces of Ranong and Satun to boost Andaman tourism. The proposed two-lane highway, covering a distance of 600 kilometres, is designed to notably enhance the ease of access for tourists to key attractions spread…
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