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- Road deaths
Young man dies in horrific road accident in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
A 25 year old man tragically lost his life in a shocking road accident when his all-new pickup truck veered off the road and collided with a large tree in the early hours of today. The horrifying crash, which occurred at 1.25am today, led to the dismemberment of the man’s limb and his instantaneous death. The wreckage of the bronze-silver…
- Thailand News
Thai man loses his life when using YouTube to repair tractor
A 21 year old Thai man lost his life while repairing a tractor using knowledge from YouTube. His older sister revealed that she asked her brother to learn a lot before driving or repairing a tractor. Officers from the Mueang Buriram Police Station were called to the sugar cane plantation in the Mueang district in the Isaan province of Buriram…
- Thailand News
Drunk man’s responsible decision to use tow service sparks discussion
A young man, after heavy drinking, wisely chose not to drive home due to the potential risk of an accident. Instead, the drunken man opted to call for a Slide service, a tow truck that lifts and transports both the car and its owner back home. This prudent decision has sparked public discussion about the responsible choice to refrain from…
- Best of
Lop Buri’s top eats: Best restaurants in Lop Buri
Lop Buri, a province in Thailand, is a treasure trove of culinary delights. It’s known for its rich history and delectable food. If you’re planning a visit, you’re in for a treat. Here, we’ve compiled a list of the best restaurants that will tantalize your taste buds. 1. Bua Luang Restaurant In the bustling city of Lop Buri, Bua Luang…
- Road deaths
Tragic lorry crash claims driver’s life and leaves two injured in central Thailand
A fatal accident occurred when a six-wheeled lorry crashed into the back of a trailer, resulting in the death of the driver and injuring two others. The victims were returning from a concert when the crash occurred. The incident, which happened on Phet Kasem Road in Ban Lat District, Phetchaburi, was reported to the local police at 2.54am today. In…
- Thailand News
Thai man stabbed for allegedly peeking at granddaughter in bathroom
A Thai man stabbed his father-in-law after accusing him of peeking at his 13 year old daughter while she was taking a shower. The injured father-in-law denied the accusation, saying he only fixed an electric wire outside the bathroom. Neighbours who witnessed the stabbing outside a house in the Chai Badan district in the central province of Lopburi reported it…
- Thailand News
Former Thai police officer murdered in central Thailand
A mother discovered the body of her missing son, a retired Thai police officer, brutally murdered in a sugarcane field in the central province of Lopburi. The family suspected the murder was linked to a conflict with a drug gang. The 70 year old woman, Prayoon Chiangkun, reported the death of her son, 51 year old Somsak Charoenrod, at Srabot…
- Thailand News
Iguana import ban: Thailand takes action to curb environmental threat
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has brought into effect an iguana import ban amid fears of rapid proliferation and potential environmental damage. The invasive species, discovered in vast numbers in natural habitats in the Lopburi province, have been causing distress to local communities by feeding on agricultural produce. The green iguana is an alien species with…
- Thailand News
Ghostly deserted village in Bangkok goes viral on TikTok (video)
A viral video, viewed over six million times, has surfaced online, posted by an electricity meter reader, showing what appears to be a ghostly, deserted village in the Pracha Uthit district of Bangkok. The TikTok user, @jrlouis0, posted the footage while reading electricity meters in the area which resembles an abandoned village. The video, captioned: Give this village the number…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Severe weather alert for 41 provinces including Bangkok, warns TMD
The Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a severe weather warning for today, with thunderstorms predicted to affect 41 provinces across the country, including Bangkok, where heavy rainfall is expected in 60% of the area. Citizens are advised to take precautions against potential hazards. The weather forecast for the next 24 hours indicates that a high-pressure area or cold air mass…
- Road deaths
Motorbike collision tragically claims young Thai worker’s life
A tragic motorbike collision in Chiang Mai saw a young man lose his life after crashing into a tree at high speed. The incident, which took place in the early hours of today was attended by local police and emergency services who confirmed the fatality at the scene. Local law enforcement from the Chiang Mai Municipality Police Station reported that…
- Thailand News
Monkey mayhem no more: Urban overpopulation problem swings towards solutions
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, in collaboration with the Wild Animal Rescue Foundation, has made significant progress in tackling the issue of monkey overpopulation in urban areas. The first phase of this initiative involves the construction of a 7,000 square metre enclosure for monkeys in the Huai Sai Wildlife Breeding Station, located in Phetchaburi province. This…
- Thailand News
Chiang Mai military seize 12.2 million meth pills
Early this morning morning saw the seizure of over 12 million methamphetamine pills by military personnel in the Wiang Haeng district of Chiang Mai. The Pha Muang task force’s rangers of the Royal Thai Army discovered two suspicious pickup trucks parked in a garden along the Ban Mai Muang Jod road in the Piang Luang Tambon at around 5am, today,…
- Crime News
Marshland hideout proves futile for Thai drug smuggler apprehended in northern Thailand
Phichit Police, apprehended a 25 year old drug smuggler after he was found hiding in a marshland, having fled from authorities in northern Thailand. The drug smuggler, Natthanon, was discovered in a shivering state due to being submerged in marsh water for two days, enduring rain and cold without food. The arrest followed a significant drug seizure on October 4,…
- Thailand News
Hit-and-run incident in Buriram leaves two cyclists dead: Community demands justice
Two cyclists tragically lost their lives, and others sustained injuries when a speeding pickup truck crashed into a group of cyclists in a hit-and-run incident. The incident, which occurred in the darkness of the early morning, has left the victims’ families and cycling community in shock and demanding justice. Today at 5am, local police in Buriram province received an alert…
- Thailand News
Heavy rain refrain: TMD issues another stormy warning for Thailand
Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) issued yet another alarming warning today to 40 provinces across Thailand, cautioning against continuous heavy rain. The central region is bearing the brunt of the deluge, with 80% of the area experiencing significant downpours. As the capital city remains waterlogged, the public in Bangkok is urged to remain vigilant against potential dangers. Today the TMD forecasted…
- Thailand News
Unidentified Thai man found dead in possible hit-and-run in central Thailand
An unidentified Thai man aged between 45 and 50 was found lifeless today on the side of the Saraburi-Lomsak Road in Phatthana Nikhom district, Lopburi province after he was reportedly struck by a large lorry in a potential hit-and-run. According to local rescue personnel, the man, who was heavily intoxicated, had been awakened at a nearby petrol station hours earlier…
- Thailand News
Heavy rain warning: Thailand braces for flash floods as 44 provinces drenched, eastern region bears brunt
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) today issued a heavy rain warning and flash floods in 44 provinces. The eastern region is expected to be the hardest hit, with 80% of the area likely to face heavy downpours. Bangkok is also expected to experience significant heavy rain, with a risk of sudden flash floods and forest water run-off. The 24-hour weather…
- Crime News
LAO officer’s pill-fering antics: Trafficking two million amphetamine pills
A senior officer from a Local Administrative Organisation (LAO) in Lopburi province has been apprehended for trafficking two million amphetamine tablets. The officer, who confessed to having been involved in 12 such operations, was paid 150,000 baht per job. Police officers from Chiang Rai’s Provincial Police Division, Pan Police Station, Border Patrol Police Division 5, Northern Border Drug Prevention and…
- Crime News
Police impersonation fraud: Imposter defrauds relatives, demands 7,000 baht each under false pretences
A 52 year old man yesterday was apprehended by Highway Police for impersonating a deputy warden and conning the relatives of police officers implicated in a case. The suspect involved in the police impersonation fraud had been sought under a Nakhon Pathom Provincial Court warrant dated September 25. The man, named Kittimatee, was taken into custody in front of a…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Stormy skies ahead: TMD warns of widespread rain havoc
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a storm warning today, with torrential rain predicted across 41 provinces, including Bangkok. Some 60% of these regions are expected to be significantly affected. The public is urged to remain vigilant for possible flash floods and forest runoffs. The weather warning for the next 24 hours indicates the remnants of a storm sweeping across…
- Thailand News
Heavy rainfall warning for north, northeast, central and east Thailand
The Thai Meteorological Department warns of heavy rainfall today, covering 70-80% of the regions in the north, northeast, central, east, and Bangkok areas. An intense monsoon trough is passing over Myanmar and Northern Laos, moving into a low-pressure area over northern Vietnam and the Gulf of Tonkin. This, combined with a moderate southwest monsoon prevailing over the Andaman Sea, Thailand,…
- Thailand News
Severe thunderstorms warning issued for 41 Thai provinces: potential floods threaten residents
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning for severe thunderstorms across 41 provinces today. Northern and northeastern regions are expected to be the hardest hit, with 80% of these areas expected to experience heavy rainfall. This downpour may lead to sudden flooding, posing danger to residents, particularly those residing in mountainous areas, near water flow paths and in low-lying…
- Thailand News
Thai weather forecast: Heavy rain, storms, trouble brewing – stay vigilant
The Thai Meteorological Department warned today there will be heavy rain and thunderstorms, affecting 60% to 80% of areas in Thailand. The public is urged to stay vigilant due to the potential dangers from heavy and accumulated rainfall that may lead to flash floods and forest run-off, particularly in hillside areas near waterways and low-lying areas. In the northern region,…
- Pattaya News
Pattaya shipyard owner perishes in tragic beach tractor accident
A grim scene unfolded on Pattaya’s Jomtien Beach earlier today when a Thai shipyard owner tragically lost his life in an accident involving his tractor. The incident occurred around 7am, near Jomtien Soi 11, a boat ramp where the shipyard owner was attempting to pull his speedboat from the sea using his tractor. Pattaya Police and rescue teams rushed to…
- Thailand News
House fire claims lives of 3 year old boy and his bedridden grandmother
A house fire claimed the lives of a three year old boy and his 68 year old bedridden grandmother in the central province of Lopburi. The Kok Samrong Police Station officers yesterday, September 6, summoned firefighters to the scene in the Kok Samrong district of Lopburi province. Upon arrival at the scene officers met the house owner, 21 year old…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Severe weather warning for 56 Thai provinces as heavy rain and flash floods loom
A severe weather warning has been issued by the Thai Meteorological Department today, warning 56 provinces against heavy thunderstorms. The northeast region, accounting for 80% of the area, is expected to face the brunt of the downpour. Bangkok, too, is under a warning to prepare for potential flash floods and runoff. This alert comes in response to a strong monsoon…
- Thailand News
karma: Jealous husband’s fiery act backfires, leaving him scorched
If karma indeed exists, it enacted a merciless retribution upon a Thai man who, consumed by jealousy over his ex-wife’s new romance, set fire to her and her mother. The Thai man ended up suffering severe burns all over his body during the arson attack on his former spouse. This harrowing incident unfolded in the early hours of yesterday when…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Thai deluge: Heavy rainfall to reign across 49 provinces, Bangkok wades into 70% chance
Severe rainfall is expected in 49 provinces across Thailand today, particularly in the north and northeast. Bangkok and its surrounding areas are also expected to experience rainfall, with a 70% chance forecasted. According to the Thai Meteorological Department’s forecast for the next 24 hours, strong monsoons are sweeping across the northern and upper northeastern regions, while a fairly strong southwest…
- Thailand News
Thunderstorm warning for 45 Thai provinces, including 60% of Bangkok: Heavy rain expected
The Thai Meteorological Department today issued a thunderstorm warning for 45 provinces, including 60% of Bangkok. The weather system is sweeping across the northern and northeastern regions, heading towards a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, while a moderately strong southwestern monsoon is blowing across the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. This is causing thunderstorms and…
