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- World News
Canine rescue: UK police sober up intoxicated owner at Wolverhampton station
A local police team in the UK promptly intervened to safeguard a dog from its intoxicated owner at a Wolverhampton railway station. According to the BBC, the British Transport Police (BTP) received an emergency report from the station, raising concerns about a young woman who appeared heavily intoxicated and seemed unable to adequately care for her dog. As part of…
- Thailand News
Yaba ordeal: Mother seeks aid as son’s dark turn targets family cat
A Thai mother reached out to a non-profit organisation for help after her 10 year old son was exposed to methamphetamine, commonly known as Yaba, and attempted to kill the family’s pet cat. The woman told the Paveena Foundation for Women and Children that her son’s personality had changed for the worse during the past month. The boy is out…
- Northern Thailand News
Student lunch budget allocated for Nakhon Ratchasima’s Kulno School
Students at Kulno School in Nakhon Ratchasima province no longer need to bring packed lunches from home. This follows a speedy allocation of school lunch funding by the Phimai Sub-district Municipality, which was confirmed in a letter to parents yesterday. Previously, a delay in allocating this budget led the school to ask parents to provide food for their children from…
- Phuket News
Phuket tackles youth e-cigarette control through educational drive and policy reform
Phuket leadership convened yesterday with members of anti-tobacco organisations, reaching an agreement aimed at new control to limit e–cigarette access to young individuals across the island. Yesterday’s gathering saw Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew meet with representatives from the Non-Smoking Campaign Foundation and the Phuket Smoke-Free News Centre Network. The meeting took place at the Royal Phuket City Hotel, where a…
- Thailand News
Fabricated robbery to escape violent partner leads to justice twist for Thai woman in Chon Buri
A Thai woman who fabricated a robbery in fear of her violent boyfriend has been charged with perverting the course of justice in Ban Bueng, Chon Buri province. The distressed woman, Thanpimon, falsely reported the robbery to local police that her purse and mobile phone had been snatched by two men on a motorcycle but later admitted to fabricating the…
- Business News
Burger King Thailand implements expansion and menu-diversification strategy
In a strategic response to the expected decline of Chinese tourists to Thailand, Burger King (Thailand) Co., is revising its market approach. It plans to expand its food range to introduce more non-burger products. This strategy aims to invite a broader customer base and boost revenues. As per the company’s general manager, Tanawat Damnernthong, Burger King has plans to establish…
- Crime News
Thai woman reveals abusive boyfriend’s horrific cat killing incident
In a recent case of extreme cruelty, a woman, known only as A, revealed her shocking breakup story. The split followed a series of violent acts by her boyfriend, which escalated to include the cold-blooded killing of a stray cat, all recorded on camera. The woman disclosed the details of her emotionally strained relationship, explaining that she’d been with her…
- Northern Thailand News
Korat Candle Procession 66 event upstaged by scene-stealing cat
The grand candle parade attraction, “Korat Candle Procession 66,” recently left onlookers delighted by an unexpected scene stealer. A cat, inadvertently defying the event queue, nabbed the spotlight, prompting a wave of amused social media attention. The celebration “Korat Candle Procession 66” recently took place at the Suranaree Monument, located in Nakhon Ratchasima’s city centre, and concluded on August 1.…
- Thailand News
Education rights for Burmese students advocated by former Thai minister
A case involving former Thai education minister Chaturon Chaisang has recently shone a light on the plight of 126 Burmese students caught in a legal conundrum. The students, undocumented and without Thai nationality, were accepted into the school by Kanlaya Thasom, also known as Teacher Poo, the former head of Thairath Wittaya 6 School in Ang Thong province. This issue…
- World News
Woman’s provocative prank raises questions of public decency
A prank involving a bold young woman trying to generate video content by abruptly sitting on the laps of men on public streets has stirred substantial online debate. In one particularly alarming episode, she approached a man seated with his girlfriend. This audacious act created an intense scenario when she casually asked, “Can I sit for a moment?” The young…
- Business News
Cathay Pacific highlights Bangkok’s crucial role in aviation recovery
Southeast Asia, particularly Bangkok, is showing promising signs of growth in terms of flight traffic, according to Cathay Pacific, which has ranked the Thai capital as one of its stronger-performing flight routes. Post-Hong Kong’s reopening, Cathay has reported a steady ascent, keeping pace with global passenger traffic. One of the airline’s senior executives, Dominic Perret, highlighted Thailand as a key…
- Thailand News
Bangkok academy deals with serious research publication misconduct
A disciplinary action has been announced by Chulabhorn Royal Academy after an irregularity in a research publication revealed serious misconduct. The academy fired the individual in question as of today, and relayed the news through the official Facebook page, underscoring their dedication to ensuring the work transparency and integrity of all their staff. The statement came in the wake of…
- Thailand News
Phuket island relocation tackles rampant macaque issue in Phetchaburi communities
In what’s being hailed as a successful initiative, multiple crab-eating macaques have been relocated from communities within Phetchaburi to an island in Phuket, under a pilot project. The venture has cleared the road for the relocation of more from the rapidly increasing macaque population in the province, as well as the neighbouring Prachuap Khiri Khan, according to the Ministry of…
- Crime News
Police catch another suspect in Pattaya teen violence case
Bang Lamung Police caught another suspect from last week’s episode of teen violence that shook Pattaya. In the latest development, officers successfully apprehended an 18 year old man for his alleged involvement in an explosive attack on his rivals near the railway track road. The incident, which occurred at 4am on July 19, left two teens injured. The attack unfolded when…
- Phuket News
Phuket Airport accelerates taxi services with dedicated pickup zone
In a recent move to regulate taxi services in Phuket, Phuket International Airport put its foot on the accelerator and introduced a dedicated zone allocated for legally permissible taxis to facilitate the pickup of tourists. The news, revealed yesterday, came from a statement published by the airport itself, which was shared by Phuket MP, Somchart Techathavorncharoen. The statement, which was…
- World News
Cat flea fiasco: Innocent bite leads to life-threatening infection and amputation to Texan man
A Texan man, after suffering what seemed similar to flu symptoms following a cat flea bite, was diagnosed with a severe infection leading to organ failure. Doctors battled arduously to save his life by amputating parts of his legs and arms. This unfortunate incident happened to a 35 year old resident of Houston, Texas, USA, last month. Michael Kohlhaof was…
- World News
Bizarre wall reveals decomposing body in Parisian suburb flat as owner returns from vacation
A chilling discovery was made recently in an apartment in Livry-Gargan, a northeastern suburb of Paris, France. A 1.5-metre long, 40-centimetre wide, and 1-metre high wall mysteriously erected in the middle of the kitchen revealed a decomposed body wrapped in heavily sealed plastic, hidden within its confines. The apartment owner was returning from a six-month holiday in Algeria when she encountered…
- World News
Malaysian barber loses 450,000 baht after cash scattered along highway
A man found himself in an unexpected and unfortunate predicament recently when he inadvertently left nearly half a million baht in cash in the boot of his car, which blew away in the wind. This compelling story was shared on social media by an individual requesting help for the 24 year old man, who lost the money when the boot…
- Thailand News
Concrete catastrophe: Temple construction worker crushed to death in tragic accident
A tragic incident occurred at a temple construction site in Thailand when an unfortunate construction worker was fatally crushed by falling concrete while dismantling a mould from a temple gate. The incident, which occurred around 10.30am today, claimed the life of a 59 year old worker named Da (surname reserved), instantly making the tranquil temple area a scene of chaos…
- Thailand News
Vietnamese man unknowingly serves cat food as beer snacks, tickling netizens
A recent mishap at a Vietnamese home led to a hilarious mix-up of nibbles that went viral on a feline lovers’ forum. The humour-infused story revolves around a man hosting his friends, unknowingly serving them cat food as snacks, which was only spotted by his stunned daughter. The tale has tickled netizens eliciting a surge of laughter and shared experiences…
- Crime News
Pattaya Police make waves: Murder suspect’s speedboat confiscated German businessman’s murder
Pattaya cops confiscated a speedboat owned by a main suspect in the brutal murder of German businessman Hans Peter Mack. The suspect, 52 year old Olaf Thorsten Brinkmann, is implicated in the murder of the 62 year old German property tycoon. Police believe that Brinkmann might have planned to use the speedboat to dispose of Mack’s butchered remains in the…
- China News
Intoxicated gaming celebrity’s lewd comments to police stir drug speculations
A video resurfaced online sparking fierce debate among Chinese netizens, featuring an intoxicated gaming celebrity woman hurling lewd comments at police officers, causing speculations about whether she may have been drugged. The shocking incident took place in China last year, however, gossip about the incident is once again circling the Internet. The video showcased police officers trying to assist the…
- Crime News
Gunshots fired during altercation between foreigner and locals in Phuket
A heated argument between a man from Myanmar and a group of Thais escalated into a Wild West shootout. Kathu Police were alerted to the incident at 6.30am this morning in front of a rental room complex on Soi Suea Lueang. Upon receiving the report, law enforcement personnel quickly arrived at the scene to assess the situation. Evidence at the…
- Crime News
Family dispute turns fatal, three killed in Khon Kaen dinner altercation
In a tragic turn of events, three people lost their lives in a violent incident in the Nong Song Hong district of Khon Kaen province. The unfortunate event last night unfolded when a family dispute over dinner escalated into deadly violence, taking the lives of a woman, her daughter, and their son-in-law. The family dispute culminated in a reported shooting…
- Thailand News
SRT relocation: Thai railway plans 200km move amid billion baht overhaul
The Thai State Railway (SRT) is shifting gears, planning to relocate its locomotive maintenance and production facilities closer to Bangkok, within a distance of 200 kilometres. The SRT relocation move is sparked by the forthcoming transformation of their current premises in Makkasan into a bustling, mixed-use space which will host a public park, an SRT historical exhibit, and a city…
- Phuket News
Thai municipal organisation defends 1.7 million baht educational yacht trip amid backlash
In the face of criticism regarding the alleged overspending on a yacht for an educational trip to Phuket, the Sakon Nakhon Municipal Organization (SNMO) has come forward to defend its actions. The organization maintains that transparency and the project’s value are at the forefront of its efforts. The controversy spiralled from a Facebook page, ‘ปฏิบัติการหมาเฝ้าบ้าน,’ which highlighted the cost –…
- Thailand News
“Meow-gical moment: House cat channels Disney heroics, defeats venomous snake in Phetchabun
In a scene generally observed in a Walt Disney cartoon, yesterday a house cat emerged triumphant after it tangled with a venomous snake in Thailand’s Phetchabun province. The extraordinary event occurred at a residence in the Wang Sai Thong village of Wang Pong district and startled both the homeowners and the local police. The story emerged when Supakorn Intraprasit, head…
- Thailand News
Strimmer catastrophe: Thai man slices off penis while cutting grass
A Thai man tragically died after cutting off his penis with a grass strimmer at a forest park in the Isaan province of Nong Bua Lamphu. The strimmer blade snapped and accidentally sliced his penis and groin area causing a severe loss of blood. Officers from Mueang Nong Bua Lamphu Police Station dashed to the forest park yesterday, June 28,…
- Thailand News
Fiery cables ignite chaos, but Bangkok pedestrians escape fire unscathed (video)
Shocked pedestrians looked on in horror as cables caught fire at lunchtime today outside KKP Tower in Bangkok. Fortunately, there were no casualties. Auxiliary firefighters dashed to the scene and quickly extinguished the fire as shocked lunchtime onlookers watched in awe as sparks turned into a blaze and rubber dripped dangerously onto the pavement below on Soi Sukhumvit 21, Khlong…
- Crime News
Teenagers engage in bloody bomb attack after provocation, causing serious injuries
In a disturbing incident, a 14 year old was involved in hurling a bomb at vocational students after being provoked, resulting in one serious injury. A 17 year old may need to have his leg amputated due to severely shattered bones in his right leg. Meanwhile, the bomb’s shards injured another 17 year old in his right arm, while the…
