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What’s not covered by health insurance in Thailand?
Health insurance in Thailand has important limits that everyone should know. Many policies do not cover pre-existing conditions, motorcycle accidents, extreme sports, or specific treatments. These gaps can lead to unexpected costs during emergencies. Coverage for outpatient care and hospital...
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Suphan Buri temple abbot arrested for child assault and indecent images
A temple abbot in Suphan Buri has been arrested for sexually assaulting a 13 year old child and capturing indecent images. Police promptly coordinated with the monastic council to defrock the abbot, who now faces legal proceedings. On February 21, a complaint was filed against the abbot of a temple in Dan Chang district, Suphan Buri province, accusing him of…
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Chanthaburi destroys confiscated e-cigarettes worth 20 million baht
In Chanthaburi province, a massive police operation led to the destruction of nearly 245,058 items of confiscated goods, including e-cigarettes and illegal tobacco products valued at nearly 20 million baht. This action was taken following the conclusion of 67 cases. Yesterday, February 21, at 11am, police gathered at a public area in Mueang Chanthaburi district, far removed from residential areas,…
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Bangkok faces severe air pollution as PM2.5 levels rise
The Pollution Control Department has issued a warning concerning high PM2.5 levels across 32 provinces in Thailand, with Bangkok experiencing the most severe pollution. Predictions indicate that PM2.5 levels in Bangkok and its vicinity are likely to rise in the upcoming week. Yesterday, February 21, the Air Pollution Resolution Communication Centre of the Pollution Control Department released a report on…
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Man arrested for distributing child pornography on social media
Police apprehended a 44 year old man, Pattanakorn (surname withheld), for allegedly distributing child pornography on social media under account X. He is accused of creating and sharing content featuring people in school and various professional uniforms to lure victims into secret groups with a membership fee. The arrest took place at his residence in Mueang district, Nakhon Ratchasima province…
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Man sets motorcycle on fire near Pattaya station, investigation underway
Witnesses reported an unusual incident near Pattaya Railway Station where a man allegedly set his motorcycle ablaze before walking away. At 8pm on February 20, Bang Lamung Police Station received reports of a motorcycle fire in the vicinity of Pattaya Railway Station. On being informed, police coordinated with Pattaya’s fire department, which dispatched a fire truck to the location. Upon…
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Thailand’s biometric data lapse leaves borders vulnerable
The Immigration Bureau did not collect biometric data from approximately 17 million travellers entering and leaving Thailand last year due to the system reaching its capacity, as stated by People’s Party deputy leader Rangsiman Rome. Rangsiman highlighted on his Facebook page yesterday, February 21, that Thailand’s current lack of biometric data collection for border security presents a significant risk, as…
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White Lotus season 3 boosts Koh Samui tourism by 88%
The third season of the HBO series The White Lotus has led to an 88% increase in Internet searches for Koh Samui and a 44% rise in hotel bookings on the island, according to tourism executives. The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) predicts that Koh Samui may not experience a low season this year due to the popularity of the…
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Phuket police arrest 13 Chinese tourists in illegal gambling raid
Phuket Provincial Police arrested 13 Chinese tourists involved in an illegal gambling operation in Phuket Town, supported by locals. The raid, led by Police Colonel Ekkalak Boonsangcharoen, occurred at the Phuket Poker Sports Club in Soi Poonphol at 11pm on February 20. The gambling venue, managed by a Thai national, was secretly catering to Chinese gamblers. During the operation, police…
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Sai Mai man threatens neighbours, arrested for guns and meth
Police in Sai Mai district apprehended a man for illegal possession of firearms and drugs, following a domestic dispute where he allegedly threatened neighbours afterwards. The arrest took place yesterday, February 20, at 2.30pm at his residence in Sai Mai, Bangkok. The arrest took place after police received complaints from locals about a neighbour brandishing a weapon following an argument…
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Third time’s the harm: Bangkok gambling den busted yet again
A major gambling den in Don Mueang, Bangkok was raided and dismantled yesterday, February 20 at 3pm. This recent raid marks the third time the establishment has been raided since 2024. Officers, led by Police Major General Jesada Suaysom and Police Major General Chotiwat Lueangwilai, executed a search warrant at a property located in Soi Songprapha 1, Don Mueang district,…
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Thailand and Laos to boost trade and security ties by 2027
Thailand and Laos agreed to a commitment to enhance collaboration across several sectors, including bolstering border security, addressing haze problems, and setting a joint trade target of US$11 billion (369.9 billion baht) by 2027. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra held a meeting yesterday, February 20, with her Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone at Government House in Bangkok. During the meeting, the two…
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Maid to misbehave: Cleaner caught red-handed in CCTV sting
In a crooked web of betrayal within the private confines of a family home, a Thai housemaid was arrested by police after her secret life of crime was laid bare by unforgiving lens of CCTV. Naphonthip “Kan” a 46 year old housemaid from Phitsanulok, faces charges of theft after swiping a fortune in gold and jewellery from her employer to…
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Australian couple arrested for snatching belongings from Phuket tourists
Police today arrested an Australian couple for snatching the belongings of two foreign tourists in the Rawai area of Phuket on Wednesday, February 19. The first victim filed a complaint at Chalong Police Station at around 9.30pm, today, February 21, stating that two thieves on a motorcycle snatched her bag while she was outside a convenience store on Soi Samakkhi…
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Temple abbot arrested for child pornography possession
Police arrested a temple abbot in Suphan Buri on charges of possessing and distributing exploitative materials of minors. The suspect also faces additional charges related to the abuse of a temple assistant. Today, February 21, Police Colonel Peera Assawapiboonphol, Superintendent of Suphan Buri Provincial Police Investigation Division, ordered an operation at Nong Chaeng temple in Dan Chang district, Suphan Buri…
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Scorchio alert: Thailand heats up as summer season arrives
Get ready to sizzle, because the Director-General of the Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) declared that the kingdom will step straight into the scorching summer season on February 28. This marks the start of a few sweltering months ahead, promising a mix of high temperatures and occasional summer storms. TMD chief Sukanya Yawincharn made the announcement today, February 21, based…
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Thai man shares ex-girlfriend’s explicit images online after car dispute
A Thai woman urged netizens to help her report a post as spam after her ex-boyfriend shared her explicit images on X (formerly Twitter) following a dispute over car payments. The victim shared her story yesterday, February 20, with the news Facebook page เจ๊มอย v+ (Jmoi v+). She revealed that her ex-boyfriend, identified as Boy, blackmailed her by threatening to share…
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Driver dozes off and crashes timber trailer truck in Chon Buri
A routine drive turned disastrous on Road 331 in Chon Buri when a sleepy lorry driver ploughed into the back of a parked timber trailer, sparking a dramatic rescue mission. The early-morning crash saw heroic efforts from local emergency crews to free the ensnared driver from his crumpled cab in a scene worthy of a Hollywood thriller. It was just…
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Khon Kaen man offers prison after dogs cause bike accident (video)
A Khon Kaen resident has offered to go to prison in place of two dogs that caused a motorcycle accident. The incident, which occurred on February 16 in Mueang Nong Ko subdistrict, involved two dogs chasing a 14 year old boy on a motorcycle, resulting in a car collision. The event was captured on CCTV and shared online, attracting numerous…
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Foreign tourist jumps from moving tuk tuk in Phuket (video)
A foreign tourist jumped out of a moving tuk tuk on a road in the Patong area of Phuket yesterday, February 20. Details of his injuries and the reason behind his actions have not been reported. Phuket Hotnews shared dashcam footage of the unexpected jump yesterday. The incident occurred as a red tuk tuk travelled from the Patong area towards…
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Bangkok delivery rider knifes security guard over order row
A delivery rider last night stabbed a university security guard to death in a frenzied attack in the Phatthanakan 37 area of Bangkok, all because of a cancelled food order. In the late-night hours of yesterday, February 20, reports began circulating about a brutal knife attack at a university. The notorious Facebook page Want to be famous, I’ll arrange it,…
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Thai woman fined for letting foreigner drive tuk tuk in Phuket
A Thai woman faces a fine for allowing a foreign tourist to drive her tuk tuk in Phuket yesterday, February 20. The Facebook news page Phuket Times yesterday shared pictures of a foreign man driving a light blue tuk tuk along a Phuket road, accompanied by a caption criticising the foreigner for allegedly working illegally in Thailand. The caption read……
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Caught in the act: Khon Kaen cops bust hotel prostitution racket
Khon Kaen police smashed an alleged prostitution ring operating brazenly in a well-known hotel, in a sensational sting operation. A Khon Kaen police spokesperson called the operation a “masterstroke in undercover policing,” cornering the suspect right in the heart of the city’s hospitality scene. The drama unfolded in the early hours of this morning, February 21, as Khon Kaen’s Provincial…
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Drug suspect arrested in Rawai sea gypsy village in Phuket
A 30 year old man was arrested during an anti-drug raid at the sea gypsy village in Rawai, Phuket, where officers seized a substantial quantity of illicit drugs. The operation was conducted by the Special Operations Unit of the Phuket office of the Department of Local Administration (DOLA), led by Akkara Suwatthikul. The raid followed intelligence reports suggesting that drugs…
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Foul play: Thai rubber plantation cockfight ruffled by police raid
Royal Thai Police (RTP) yesterday swooped on an illicit cockfighting ring hidden in the heart of a rubber plantation in Nakhon Si Thammarat. The brazen operation unfolded yesterday, February 20 at 4.30pm, catching both gamblers and organisers off guard. The ringmaster had audaciously chosen to stage these brutal battles only on Buddhist holy days but his cunning plan unravelled spectacularly.…
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Little thieves in big trouble: Teenagers nabbed for stealing motorcycles
Chachoengsao province was rocked by a cheeky two-wheeled crime spree as local police uncovered a shocking twist: the culprits behind the stolen motorcycles were none other than a trio of audacious teenagers aged just 13 to 15. Leading the pint-sized pilferers was a 15 year old ringleader with a foot already in legal trouble, having been out on bail for a…
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Firefighters battle wildfire at Laem Krathing, Phuket
Firefighters in Phuket are continuing efforts to control a wildfire that erupted at Laem Krathing in Rawai late last night, February 20, impacting approximately five rai of land. The blaze, which began at 8.20pm, rapidly spread over 500 metres of hillside terrain, challenging firefighting teams due to the difficult location. Emergency responders faced hurdles as fire trucks and large machinery…
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Peeping Tom busted: Ex-brother-in-law’s 3-year peep show horror
In a perverted tale of betrayal and invasion of privacy, an ex-brother-in-law has been arrested for being a Peeping Tom after waging a sinister three-year campaign of secret filming, threats, and harassment against his own sister-in-law. The sordid saga unfolded with the arrest of 30 year old Kaweedech (surname withheld) yesterday, February 20, after his relentless torment of his former…
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No dice: Thai casino entry plan unlikely to get Cabinet approval
A new proposal by the Council of State for Thai nationals to enter casinos is unlikely to receive Cabinet approval, according to Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. The proposal requires Thais to maintain a minimum of 50 million baht in fixed deposit accounts for six months before accessing a casino entertainment complex. Anutin, who also serves as a Deputy Prime Minister…
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Rice and fall: Thailand faces grain pains as India lifts export limits
Thailand’s rice market, once riding high, now faces a shaky season as Indian export restrictions relax, threatening to steal the spotlight and curb the kingdom’s grain gains. After a bumper year, it seems that the golden grains might lose their sparkle, casting a shadow on Thailand’s export figures. Despite a slight boost in Thai rice production, set to rise by…
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Thailand considers stricter Internet rules on Thai-Myanmar border
A Thai committee is contemplating additional Internet access restrictions along the Thai-Myanmar border, a region notorious for scam syndicates in order to combat scam syndicate operations. This week, a committee plans to visit Mae Sot district in Tak province to evaluate how these measures might impact residents, as stated by Siam Hathasongkorh, Chairman of the House Committee on Communications, Telecommunications,…
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