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2 Pattaya motorcycle taxi riders kidnaps, rapes teenage girl
A Thai mother living in Sweden sought justice after her 15 year old daughter, who has learning disabilities, was abducted and raped by two motorcycle taxi riders in Pattaya. The mother told the Pavena Foundation for Children and Women that she moved to Sweden for work and left her daughter, Noey, living in Pattaya with her grandmother. Noey went missing…
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Tiger raids boar pen near Kamphaeng Phet homes, patrols sent
Today, March 2, villagers in Ban Tak Fa, Kamphaeng Phet, reported that a tiger has been spotted roaming near the village for three to four days, after it killed a wild boar kept in a pen late on February 28. The tiger was reportedly seen coming down from Mae Wong National Park and has been spotted repeatedly near the village…
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Thailand to offer travel deals to tourists affected by Middle East flight cancellations
Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports is seeking cooperation from the private sector to offer special travel packages for foreign tourists affected by Middle East flight cancellations. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has set up a Tourism Crisis Monitoring Centre to closely track the escalating situation in the Middle East and provide information to travellers impacted by the disruption.…
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Thailand readies evacuation plan after US-Israel Iran strikes
Thailand is preparing contingency measures to assist and evacuate Thai nationals from the Middle East if tensions escalate, after the United States and Israel launched a joint operation against Iran on February 28. Security sources said yesterday, March 1, that the rapidly intensifying situation has prompted close monitoring of potential security and public safety impacts in affected areas. Thailand’s Ministry…
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Makha Bucha Day 2026: What is it and why is it observed in Thailand?
Makha Bucha Day is a national Buddhist holiday in Thailand observed on Tuesday, March 3 2026. It honours a pivotal event in early Buddhism more than 2,500 years ago, when 1,250 of the Buddha’s disciples spontaneously gathered to hear his teachings without prior arrangement, a moment seen as a reminder of commitment to Buddhist principles. Makha Bucha, which falls in Thailand,…
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Bangladeshi woman arrested in Phuket Airport with cocaine and fake documents
Police arrested a Bangladeshi woman at Phuket International Airport on Friday, February 27, after she was found with cocaine and counterfeit documents. Officers from Phuket Airport Immigration detained the 26 year old Bangladeshi woman, whose name was not released, at the international departures terminal on Friday as she was preparing to board a flight back to Bangladesh. According to a…
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How the US-Israel war on Iran affects your fuel costs in Thailand
Thailand may face sharp increases in fuel prices as escalating tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran push global oil markets into volatile territory. According to Energy Ministry sources, diesel prices could break the US$100 per barrel mark, and with critical shipping routes under threat, Thai authorities are monitoring stockpiles and supply chains while warning that retail prices remain tied…
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Suvarnabhumi flight cancellations hit 32 amid Israel-Iran unrest
Suvarnabhumi International Airport deployed staff late on February 28 after flight cancellations linked to unrest between Israel and Iran, with airlines arranging additional accommodation for passengers. The airport coordinated closely with airlines to manage the disruption and provide information support at the terminal as cancellations increased over the following hours. Eight airlines were reportedly affected on the night of February…
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British and French nationals injured after intervening in Pattaya brawl
Two tourists, a Briton and a Frenchman, sustained injuries after intervening in a fight involving nearly 10 foreigners in Pattaya yesterday, March 1. Officers from Mueang Pattaya Police Station were called to Soi Diamond, along Pattaya Sai Song Road, at about 5am and found two injured foreign nationals at the scene. Both men were given first aid before being taken…
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Bitcoin vs gold: Which asset offers stability in a changing global market?
The global economic situation in 2026 is filled with severe volatility. Persistently high inflation is impacting the cost of living for people worldwide. Geopolitical tensions in various regions are creating anxiety for traders. Central banks’ monetary policies are constantly shifting to cope with the unpredictable market conditions. Amidst such crises, traders are actively seeking safe havens to protect their wealth.…
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Two Ugandan women arrested in Koh Pha Ngan prostitution sting
Tourist Police arrested two Ugandan women on Koh Pha Ngan in Surat Thani yesterday, March 1, after an Israeli tourist reported suspected theft linked to an alleged prostitution service. The arrests followed a complaint from an Israeli tourist, who claimed his property had gone missing after using a service offered by a Ugandan woman allegedly involved in prostitution. Investigators then…
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Thai woman marries 2 Austrian men in Buriram
A wedding of a Thai woman and two Austrian men in Buriram has gone viral online after the ceremony was held on February 28, with the two grooms described as close friends. The bride was identified as 37 year old former singer and songwriter Dujduen “Gig” Kaesaro. The ceremony took place at her home in Salaeng Tone subdistrict, Prakonchai district,…
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Norwegian retirees lodge complaint over Chon Buri housing project
More than 20 Norwegian residents from a housing project in Chon Buri filed a complaint yesterday, March 1, alleging repeated harassment and violations of personal rights by the project’s new owner. The group, led by 50 year old Pawisara Meksawang, submitted the complaint at the Bang Lamung Damrongtham Centre, seeking assistance after claiming problems have escalated since the change in…
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2 Indian men held for luring 3 victims into prostitution in Pattaya
Pattaya police arrested two Indian men for luring three Indian women into prostitution and threatening to blackmail them with nude images. The arrests were made on Saturday, February 28, after a Thai national accompanied one of the Indian victims to Mueang Pattaya Police Station to file a complaint. The victim told officers she was approached by two Indian men, later…
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4 Brits arrested in safe robbery at Thai-British couple’s home in Pattaya
Police arrested four British men accused of stealing a safe containing 2 million baht in cash at a house of a Thai-British couple in Pattaya. The robbery was reported to officers at Nong Prue Police Station on February 26 after a break-in at a house in a village in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri, in the Soi Khao Noi…
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Thailand News | Anutin puts evacuation plan on alert for Thais in Iran, Buriram Wedding turns heads as Thai Bride marries Two Austrian Grooms
In Thailand video news, Alex covers news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. The stories include evacuation alerts and street violence to transport changes, economic pressures, major sports, and human-interest headlines. Anutin Puts Evacuation Plan on Alert for Thais in Iran Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered emergency preparations to evacuate Thai nationals from Iran. All relevant agencies have…
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Jealous Thai man fatally shoots boyfriend in car near Ubon Ratchathani dam
A jealous Thai man in Ubon Ratchathani fatally shot his boyfriend in a car last night, February 26, and later drove the victim to a hospital where he was declared dead shortly after arrival. The suspect, 32 year old Warayuth Tararom, drove his boyfriend, 44 year old Surapong Locharoenrat, to Det Udom Royal Crown Prince Hospital. Surapong was shot on…
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Thai air force chief meets Myanmar junta leader in Naypyitaw
Thailand’s Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal Seksan Kanta, travelled to Naypyitaw yesterday, February 27, to meet Myanmar’s junta leader Min Aung Hlaing, according to reports from the Thai military. The trip followed a series of deadly air attacks reported in Myanmar. One day earlier, a junta aircraft bombed a market in Ponnagyun Township, Rakhine State, an area under the…
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Ancient skeletons found near bronze drums site in Phetchaburi
Archaeologists at a Phetchaburi bronze drum excavation site said on February 26 that they had uncovered ancient skeletons near bronze drums, dated to about 1,500 to 2,000 years ago, prompting closer study of what may be a burial site. The excavation site, a rice field area of Don Phlap village, Samo Phlue subdistrict, Ban Lat district, was inspected at a pit…
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South Korea visa-free trial launched for Indonesian group tourists
South Korea launched a visa-free trial scheme for Indonesian tourists travelling in organised groups, as part of its broader effort to attract 30 million foreign visitors annually. The South Korean government unveiled a new campaign titled “Visit Korea Year” during the 11th National Tourism Strategy Meeting, held under the theme “K-Tourism, Embracing the World: A Great Transformation of Inbound Tourism,…
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Blind Myanmar refugee found dead after police drop-off in New York
A blind Myanmar refugee and father of two was found dead on February 24 in Buffalo, New York, after being released from custody and later left at a Tim Hortons coffee shop, prompting calls for a full investigation in the United States. The deceased was identified as Nurul Amin Shah Alam, who had fled Myanmar and entered the United States…
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Russian man rewards Bangkok taxi rider for locating missing sister
A Russian man rewarded a Bangkok motorcycle taxi rider with US$100, about 3,100 baht, after the rider helped locate his missing sister, who reportedly has a mental illness. The woman was reported missing in Bangkok, prompting her older brother to ask a motorcycle taxi rider for help. The rider then posted a missing person notice in a Facebook group for…
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15 best SEO training courses in Thailand (2026)
Finding the best seo training in 2026 can be overwhelming. As search evolves with AI, automation, and data-driven marketing, professionals are looking for programmes that go beyond theory and deliver real-world SEO skills. This guide reviews the best seo courses options for marketers, executives, and content teams in Thailand who want to stay competitive in modern search. What is SEO? …
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Stolen iPhone led to arrest of transgender suspect in Pattaya
Tourist police in Pattaya yesterday, February 26, arrested a suspect in a Chinese tourist robbery case, who said he was threatened and had cash and a mobile phone stolen earlier this month. The case dates back to around midnight on February 1, when the Chinese tourist ran naked to hotel staff at a hotel in Pattaya to ask for help…
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Bangkok gold shop robber’s DNA matches 2013 suspect
A DNA test linked a gold shop robber arrested last week to a 2013 robbery, with police saying the match closes a cold case after a decade-long investigation. The suspect, 28 year old Jalor, also known as Tew, was arrested in Chiang Rai on February 19 after stealing nearly 15 million baht in cash and gold from a shop inside…
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Drug suspect’s revenge plan cut short, shot dead by Nan police
Police in Nan fatally shot a drug suspect during a gun exchange on a rural road in Tha Wang Pha district at about 5.30pm on Wednesday, February 25, after he threatened to kill a police officer who previously arrested him. The incident was reported on the Na Noon–Sop Khun Rural Highway No. 4022. The deceased was identified as 36 year…
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Speeding stop leads to arrest of Russian man on Koh Pha Ngan
On February 25, tourist police arrested a Russian man with drugs on Koh Pha Ngan, Surat Thani, after stopping a speeding car and later searching his home, where multiple types of narcotics were found. The arrest followed patrols at about 7pm on February 25, where officers followed a car travelling at high speed in a community area. When the vehicle…
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What to do in Bangkok this weekend (February 27 to March 1)
Bangkok does not slow down just because the calendar is about to flip. The last weekend of February arrives with plenty to step out for, whether you are in the mood to browse, listen, build, or stay out longer than intended. If you are looking for something social, something thoughtful, or something slightly offbeat, this weekend covers it without trying…
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Laotian worker says dream precedes skeleton discovery in Chon Buri
Police in Chon Buri are investigating a discovery of skeletal remains in a Bang Lamung coconut grove after a Laotian worker filed a report on February 25, saying he had dreamed of a woman asking for food the night before. The remains were reported in a coconut plantation beside the Ban Na Wang–Pong Sakaet road, near Khao Song Phi Nong in…
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Underwear-clad foreigner assaulted after drunken outburst in Pattaya
A group of Thai men assaulted a foreigner after he stripped down to his underwear and socks and ran into the road in Pattaya in the early hours of yesterday, February 26. A Thai woman shared a video of the incident on Facebook yesterday with the caption, “Again in Pattaya! Any intoxicants?” The footage shows the foreign man standing in…
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3 thieves steals 2 million baht from British-Thai couple in Pattaya
Three thieves, believed to be foreign nationals, robbed a British man and his Thai wife at their home in Pattaya last night, February 26, escaping with a stolen safe containing 2 million baht in cash. The 34 year old Thai woman, Jandee, reported the incident to officers at Nong Prue Police Station at 11.06pm. The robbery took place at a…
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Teacher hits student’s arms with bamboo stick, leaving 10+ bruises, cites stress
A school punishment complaint is under investigation after a Prathom 2 (Year 2) student in Tha Muang district, Kanchanaburi, was allegedly punished in class with bamboo-stick strikes to both arms, leaving more than 10 bruises. At about 5pm on February 25, two mothers, Nathee and Praphada, both 26 years old, filed a report at Tha Muang Police Station after their…
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Swede charged after alleged single slap leads to Australian man’s death
Police arrested a Swedish man after he killed an Australian man following a slap in the Patong sub-district, Kathu district, Phuket, on Wednesday, February 25. A Thai woman called Patong Police Station and sought emergency assistance after her 58 year old Australian boyfriend, Alan Roger Jolliffe, collapsed and suffered a serious head injury after being struck in the face by…
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Stronger movement starts with a new summer recovery programme at Sole Mio Clinic Phuket
March in Phuket carries intensity with a brighter sun, longer days, and more outdoor activity. Whether it’s early morning training, golf under tropical skies, or balancing work and workouts as a digital nomad, the body works harder during this season. With heat and movement comes fatigue, stiffness, and hidden muscle imbalance. At Sole Mio Clinic, they believe energy is not…
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Thai woman breaks down after hugging late mother’s lookalike in Phuket
A Thai woman drew a strong emotional response online after sharing a video of herself asking to hug a lottery vendor in Phuket who she said resembled her late mother. The content creator, Supatsara “Bam” Thongbor, is known for lifestyle videos based in Phuket. She completed her studies in Bangkok and later moved to Phuket for work before launching her…
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Thai Airways denies shipping F-35 parts to Israel amid protests
Thai Airways has responded to online criticism linked to protests in Australia, after activists accused the airline of transporting F-35 parts to Israel, saying that customs, not airlines, have the authority to inspect goods for legality. Chai Iamsiri, chief executive officer of Thai Airways International plc, addressed the issue after it circulated on social media. View this post on…
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Phuket transwoman seeks justice after foreign man breaks iPhone
A Thai transwoman appealed for help on social media after accusing a foreign man of damaging her mobile phone, worth more than 43,000 baht, during an argument in Phuket. The woman, whose name was not disclosed, provided video footage and her account to the Phuket Times Facebook page. The page shared the clip publicly yesterday, February 25. In the video,…
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