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Thailand News
Speeding rider dies in horror crash with parked van in Nonthaburi
A late-night ride ended in tragedy when a 33 year old man lost his life after slamming his speeding Vespa into the back of a parked van in Nonthaburi province. The horrific crash took place at 2.30am today, July 3, on the Bang Kruai-Sai Noi Road, near the entrance to Lapawan Village 7 in Bang Rak Phatthana subdistrict, Bang Bua…
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Thailand News
Thai woman seeks justice after rubbish collector cooks her pet cat
A Thai woman filed a complaint against a garbage collector in the eastern province of Rayong after discovering him cooking her dead pet cat. The man even demanded 200 baht from her in exchange for the animal’s body. The cat’s owner, Praeyada Prae, shared the tragic story of her five month old male cat, Tao Hoo, on Facebook on Monday,…
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Pattaya News
Man in Sattahip detained after cannabis-induced hallucinations
A 36 year old man was apprehended by police in Sattahip district, Chon Buri province, after causing a commotion while experiencing hallucinations from cannabis use. The incident occurred yesterday, July 2 when the man was found climbing over a house fence in Mueang Sattahip subdistrict, appearing intoxicated, dancing, smiling, and speaking to himself around the neighbourhood. Concerned residents alerted the…
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Phuket News
Phuket double whammy leaves locals with no water and no power
Locals in a swanky corner of Phuket are set for a scorching Friday as power and water supplies are cut off simultaneously, thanks to scheduled maintenance works by the island’s utilities overlords. The Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) Phuket warned that the entire Kamala area and parts of Cherng Talay will go dry from 9am to 4.30pm tomorrow, July 4, all…
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Business News
Bangkok Bank backs Thai businesses entering Indonesia’s market
Bangkok Bank (BBL) is prepared to aid Thai medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand into Indonesia, where there is significant potential across various supply chain industries. During the 2025 Indonesia Investment and Trade Forum, hosted by Bangkok Bank and its Indonesian affiliate Permata Bank, BBL president Chartsiri Sophonpanich highlighted Indonesia’s promising economic and social prospects. The country’s GDP per capita…
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Pattaya News
Boozed-up Burmese builders in bloody bust-up at Pattaya site
A boozy bust-up between two Burmese builders turned into a blood-soaked machete brawl at a luxury housing estate in Pattaya, leaving one man with a gaping head wound and the other under arrest. The late-night violence erupted just before midnight on July 1 at a high-end property under renovation on Thung Klom-Tan Man Road in Nong Prue. Rescue teams and…
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Thailand News
Cobra content turns deadly for Thai man in Khon Kaen resort
A resort owner in the Isaan province of Khon Kaen discovered the body of a Thai man in one of the rooms yesterday, July 2, alongside a cloth bag containing a cobra near the room’s door. The owner contacted officers from Chum Phae Police Station at around 12.30pm to report the death of the 28 year old Thai man, whose…
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Crime News
Thai military foils drug smuggling, seizes 6 million meth pills
Thai military forces from the Task Force Chao Taksin, under the Pha Muang Force, engaged in a shootout with a drug trafficking group attempting to smuggle 32 backpacks into Thailand. The confrontation resulted in the death of two people. Yesterday, July 2, Colonel Anuwat Panyanan, commander of the Task Force Chao Taksin of the Pha Mueang Force, led an investigation…
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Bangkok News
Bhumjaithai considers no-confidence debate amid PM suspension
The Bhumjaithai Party stated that the no-confidence debate motion against the government remains under consideration following the suspension of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Ubon Ratchathani MP and party spokesperson Nan Boonthida Somchai reported on the party’s participation in the opposition whips meeting yesterday, July 2, after Bhumjaithai recently left the ruling coalition. Nan explained that six Bhumjaithai MPs attended the…
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Thailand News
Thai doctor issues warning after man injects sperm to treat back pain
A Thai doctor issued a warning after a patient injected sperm into his body in an attempt to treat back pain, leading to the discovery of multiple strains of bacteria in his system. The doctor, Werasak Charaschaidri, shared the story on his Facebook account yesterday, July 2. He did not disclose the nationality of the patient. Werasak began the account by…
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Thailand News
Google accused of ‘fake maps’ in Thailand-Cambodia temple spat
A fresh row has erupted over ancient ruins straddling the Thai-Cambodian border, after the Royal Thai Army (RTA) slammed Google Maps for allegedly “misleading the world” about the true ownership of the historic Ta Muen Thom temple. The RTA insists the ancient site in Surin province belongs to Thailand and blasted the popular mapping service for showing it as Cambodian territory.…
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Pattaya News
Drunken Cambodian fisherman drowns after stumble off Thai jetty
A drunken Cambodian fisherman drowned after plunging into the sea from a pier in Thailand while staggering back to his boat after a heavy night on the sauce. The body of 33 year old Rikian was found floating near the end of Jarinth Pier in Sriracha around 10pm on July 1, after he reportedly lost his footing and tumbled into…
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Road deaths
Truck collision in Chachoengsao claims life, injures another
A collision between two trucks resulted in one fatality and one severe injury, believed to be caused by driver fatigue, at 4.40pm yesterday, July 2. The crash occurred at the entrance to Bang Sai Temple, on Chachoengsao-Bang Nam Priao Road in Phong Akat subdistrict, Bang Nam Priao district, Chachoengsao province. Police Lieutenant Charoon Chomchuen of Bang Nam Priao Police Station…
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Thailand News
Thailand beach break ends in blistering agony for British teenager
A British teenager has told how her dream trip to Thailand turned into a painful nightmare after she was left “traumatised” by severe sunburn on her very first day, leaving her with blisters, facial swelling and in need of hospital treatment. Emilia Azarova had flown to the popular island of Koh Samui on June 13 for a Muay Thai fighting…
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Bangkok News
People’s Party backs new interim PM without joining coalition
The People’s Party (PP) expressed its willingness to support the election of a new prime minister without joining the governing coalition, provided that the succeeding administration serves solely as a temporary government. This interim government would be tasked with organising a General Election and conducting a public referendum to establish a Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA) for rewriting the charter. The…
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Thailand Weather Updates
Thailand braces for heavy rain across 49 provinces
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a weather warning for today, July 3, forecasting heavy rain across 49 provinces in Thailand, including Bangkok, where 70% of the area is expected to experience significant rainfall. Residents are advised to be cautious of potential dangers such as flash floods and mudslides, particularly in northern, northeastern, and eastern regions. This weather pattern results…
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Pattaya News
Dozy driver flips car in late-night pile-up in Pattaya
A dozy driver had a rude awakening in Pattaya when he nodded off at the wheel and flipped his car in a three-vehicle smash, miraculously escaping without a scratch. The dramatic late-night crash happened around 11.30pm on July 2 along South Pattaya Road near Moo 10. Police arrived to find a white Toyota Yaris on its roof, blocking traffic and…
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Thailand News
Nonthaburi monk rescued after wheelchair falls into canal
A heroic rescue took place in Nonthaburi province after a one-legged monk was left stranded in a roadside canal when his electric wheelchair tipped over during his morning alms round. The incident, which occurred near Wat Masong school in Thaweewattana subdistrict, sparked widespread sympathy after it was revealed that the 57 year old, Phra Vichai Saetang, has been a dedicated…
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Thailand News
British mother warns of deadly scrub typhus after Thailand trip
A British mother from North Yorkshire, England, issued a stark warning about the risk and dangers of catching a bacterial infection after her teenage daughter fell ill with alarming symptoms following a trip to Thailand. The infection, known as scrub typhus, is often overlooked by travellers but can be life-threatening if not treated in time. Earlier this year, the family…
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Events
Why Isaan must be creative: Transforming regional pride into economic power get ready for unmissable programme highlights
In an era where creativity is the driving force behind economic and social development, the presence of a regional creative festival in Isaan, the Northeast region of Thailand, is more essential than ever. It goes beyond art, culture, and innovation; it serves as a vital platform that inspires Isaan natives who have moved to larger cities to return home, applying…
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Thailand News
Chiang Mai locals fear scam as love scandal posters pop up across province
A travel agency in the northern province of Chiang Mai caused panic in the local community with a bizarre advertising tactic: posters featuring the love scandal of James and Olivia along with a QR code. A Thai man, Wirawat Buranarom, spotted several paper posters with QR codes attached to streetlights and electricity poles in central Chiang Mai. Concerned by the…
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Thailand News
Thailand faces student enrolment drop, small schools struggle
The Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC) is expressing concern over a decline in student enrolment across Thailand, which may exacerbate the challenges faced by small schools under the current per-head funding system. Efforts are also underway to tackle the long-standing problem of excessive teacher workloads. A strategic proposal aimed at alleviating these burdens is to be presented to…
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Thailand News
Legal battle intensifies over Paetongtarn’s audio scandal
Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s temporary suspension from duties as prime minister following a decision by the Constitutional Court, could have significant political consequences in the future. The court yesterday, July 1, voted 7-2 to accept a petition filed by senators seeking her removal, based on an audio clip allegedly featuring a conversation between Paetongtarn and former Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen. The…
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Crime News
Attack on Mae Tuen wildlife sanctuary sparks urgent police hunt
An attack occurred when armed assailants opened fire on the Pha Lado Forest Protection Unit office in Mae Tuen Wildlife Sanctuary, Tak province. The natural resources and environment minister, Chalermchai Sri-on, has instructed police to apprehend the suspects, believed to be illegal loggers of rosewood. This incident is seen as a direct challenge to law enforcement and a threat to…
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Koh Samui News
Austrian tourist dies after falling down stairs in Koh Samui hotel
A tragic incident unfolded in Koh Samui early this morning, leaving a 45 year old Austrian tourist dead after falling down stairs in a hotel. The fatal accident occurred today, July 2, when Bo Phut Police Station, Surat Thani province, received an urgent report from the 191 centre at around 5am. The foreigner was found lifeless at the scene of…
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Business News
Cambodia halts oil imports, Thai firms unfazed
Cambodia’s decision to halt refined oil imports from Thailand is unlikely to significantly affect Thai oil companies, as they have the flexibility to redirect their sales to other Asian countries, according to the Department of Energy Business (DOEB). Thai oil exporters currently send nearly 6 million litres of oil daily to Cambodia, which could instead be redirected to markets like…
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Thailand News
Thai woman allegedly engages in romantic relationships with 3 senior monks
A Thai woman, who reportedly caused a respected abbot to leave the monkhood, allegedly had romantic relationships with three other senior monks. Officers from the Anti-Corruption Division of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) confirmed that the sudden departure of Arch, the abbot of Bangkok’s Tri Thotsathep Temple, was linked to a love scandal involving a Thai woman identified only as…
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Bangkok News
Student survives bus collision at Bangkok pedestrian crossing (video)
A university student in Bangkok is lucky to be alive after being run down by a bus while crossing the road via a zebra crossing. The horrifying incident, captured on a nearby surveillance camera, quickly went viral after being shared online. Despite being hurled several metres from the point of impact, the young woman survived the crash and is now…
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Thailand News
Cannabis cargo: British teen’s ‘snake-like’ scar tale in Georgia
A British teenager accused of smuggling a £250,000 (11.2 million baht) haul of cannabis into Georgia broke down in tears in court, and showed a snake-like scar she says proves she was tortured and forced into the crime. Bella Culley, from Billingham, County Durham, in the North-East of England, could face life behind bars if found guilty of trafficking nearly…
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Pattaya News
Pattaya’s tourist shift: Indian influx sparks debate on future
As July rolls in, Pattaya’s tourism officials are pinning their hopes on the co-payment programme, also known as the Half-Half travel scheme, focusing on the domestic market as international travel slows during the low season. With fewer long-haul visitors expected, Thai families on school break, along with an increasing influx of regional travellers, particularly from the Indian subcontinent, are being…
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Krabi News
Hill myna dispute leads to fatal shooting in Krabi
A dispute over a hill myna bird led to a violent incident in Koh Lanta, Krabi province. A man fatally shot his neighbour and the neighbour’s young daughter while injuring the man’s wife. Police are actively pursuing the suspect. Yesterday, July 1, at 11.30am, Police Lieutenant Pimon Phromcharoen from Koh Lanta Police Station received a report of a shooting at…
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South Thailand News
Durian variety draws Malaysia, Singapore tourists to Yala’s Betong
The Musang King durian, renowned for its rich, creamy texture and distinctive flavour, has begun to bear fruit in Betong, Yala, attracting hordes of Malaysian and Singaporean tourists eager to indulge in this prized variety. The durian season is in full swing, with many visitors organising tours to the plantations in Ban Bon Nam Ron, Tanae Marae subdistrict, Betong district,…
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Thailand News
4 Rottweilers rescued after being left to die in Chiang Mai forest
An animal welfare foundation rescued four Rottweilers abandoned in a forest in Chiang Mai province. One of the dogs was found with two gunshot wounds. On July 1, locals from Mae Kam Pong Village, a well-known tourist destination, sought help from Odd, the abbot of Chedi Luang Temple, after discovering the dogs in the forest while foraging for food. The…
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Crime News
Thai workers arrested for risky border escape after Cambodia job scam
Ten Thai construction workers were arrested near the Thai-Cambodian border while attempting to return home after being deceived by employers in Cambodia. The incident occurred today, July 2, near the permanent checkpoint at Ban Khlong Luek in Sa Kaeo province. The Burapha Task Force, along with the Aranyaprathet Special Task Force, apprehended the group as they climbed the roof of…
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Koh Samui News
Spanish family rescued after boat capsizes off Koh Samui
A terrifying incident unfolded off the coast of Koh Samui as a tourist boat carrying a Spanish family of four capsized and sank in the middle of the sea. Fortunately, quick-thinking rescuers saved the family after they were left floating helplessly in the water. The incident occurred yesterday, July 1 at around 11.30am, as a long-tailed boat carrying a group…
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Phuket News
Shocking victory: Russian fighter’s electrifying celebration (video)
A Russian MMA fighter got more than just a buzz from the crowd after winning a bizarre cannabis-fuelled fight in Thailand, he got electrocuted while celebrating. Ivan Parshikov, a former ONE Lumpinee contender, had just won his bout at the controversial Weed Boxing Championship, where fighters are allowed to blaze up before stepping into the ring. But as Parshikov clambered…
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Crime News
Thai police seize 10.6 million meth pills in major drug bust
Police in the far north of Thailand conducted two significant drug seizures, uncovering a total of 10 million methamphetamine pills hidden in a shipment of speaker boxes and an additional 600,000 pills in parcels at an express delivery service. The incidents occurred in Phrae and Chiang Rai provinces, as revealed by Police Region 5 yesterday, July 1. In Phrae, officers…
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