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Thai women step in with tissues to help after coffee spills on a train
A Facebook post from yesterday, March 10, is gaining traction after the writer shared a small but heartwarming moment on a train, where a coffee spill was met with quick help from Thai women nearby, while other passengers looked on. The account DjFiat LinkCorner said the incident began when one passenger placed a takeaway coffee cup in the side of…
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Foreign couple criticised for kissing in Phuket temple
A foreign couple drew criticism online after sharing a photo of themselves kissing at Chalong Temple in Phuket, where complaints also focused on the woman’s revealing dress. Phuket Times posted the image yesterday, March 10, asking whether the behaviour was appropriate. Its caption said, “Appropriate or not? A foreign couple, with a woman in a revealing dress, shared a picture…
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Russian woman arrested over illegal beauty clinic in Pattaya condo
Chon Buri Immigration Police arrested a Russian woman for illegally operating a beauty clinic from her condominium in Pattaya, with services reportedly aimed at Russian clients. The Chon Buri Provincial Immigration Office said it received a tip-off that a Russian national was running an unlicensed clinic and promoting it through advertisements and customer reviews on Instagram. Officers investigated the information…
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Cambodia temple photo spot compared to Wat Mahathat landmark
Photos shared online yesterday, March 10, showed what appeared to be a newly built photo spot at a temple in Cambodia that resembled Wat Mahathat’s Buddha head in tree roots in Ayutthaya, raising questions about imitating one of Thailand’s best-known landmarks. Many social media users noted that the structure in Cambodia looked newly constructed, with some commenting that the cement…
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Thailand News | Thailand says fuel supply is stable despite market jitters, Koh Chang monkeys cleared in tourist key mix-up
Today we’ll be talking about the government’s response to the increasingly volatile fuel market supply, a Thai actress’s husband that’s been accused of creating a multi-billion baht crypto fraud scam, and a little later a monk’s attempt at purchasing beer as stirred some debate online. Thailand Says Fuel Supply Is Stable Despite Market Jitters Thai officials said there is no…
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Foreigner filmed running naked on Pattaya beach road
A foreigner was filmed running naked along beach road in Pattaya on Monday, March 9, leaving onlookers confused. Witnesses said he appeared frightened and ran as if he were trying to escape danger. The video circulated on Thai social media on Monday, March 9, showing a foreign man running along the roadside near Soi Pattaya 12 without clothes and using…
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Israel’s ambassador says Thais should blame Iran for oil prices
Israel’s ambassador to Thailand said yesterday, March 10, during a media briefing on the Iran-Israel war that Thais feeling the effects of higher fuel costs should direct their frustration at Iran, citing what she described as its deliberate disruption of energy market stability. Speaking to reporters, Dr Alona Fisher-Kamm, Israel’s ambassador to Thailand, argued that Iran was intentionally undermining stability…
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Massilia Bangkok makes history as the best pizzeria in Thailand for 5th time, undefeated since 2021
Massilia Bangkok has been named Best Pizzeria in Thailand 2026 by the 50 Top Pizza Asia Pacific Awards, marking the restaurant’s fifth national title and fourth consecutive win since 2021. The restaurant was also ranked the 6th Best Pizzeria in Asia 2026. National titles (Thailand) 2021: Best Pizzeria in Thailand 2023: Best Pizzeria in Thailand 2024: Best Pizzeria in Thailand…
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Phuket restaurant owner defends refusal to serve Israeli man
A Phuket restaurant owner defended his decision to refuse service to an Israeli man, saying the foreigner provoked a confrontation by demanding he remove a Palestinian flag displayed inside the restaurant. The owner posted videos of the incident on Facebook on Monday, March 9. The footage showed him telling the man to leave, following him out of the premises and…
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Doctor criticises repeat drinker cases as blood supplies run low
A Facebook page drew attention online yesterday, March 10, after it criticised how donated blood is being used for repeat emergency cases linked to heavy drinking, raising concerns about blood shortages and hospital resources. In a post shared via the medical page “เรียนหมอ by หมอแกว หมอแนต”, the doctor wrote that it was regrettable to repeatedly use donated blood for patients…
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Make AI-generated fashion brand reels that turn outfit ideas into viral content
Fashion is a visual storytelling medium. Everything from the outfit to the colours used speaks of personality, trends, and creativity. Among the most popular ways for fashion brands to present their offerings on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok is through short video reels. However, creating video content can be overwhelming for small fashion brands, fashion boutiques, and even…
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Koh Chang monkeys falsely accused of stealing foreigner’s motorcycle key
Foreign tourists on Koh Chang in Trat province asked a police officer for help, claiming a monkey stole their motorcycle key, only for the key to later be found at their accommodation following a four-hour search. A Thai police officer shared the story on his Facebook account, ธงงัย จะใครหละ, on March 7. The post went viral, drawing more than 18,000…
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Trat loan shark arrested for raping 15 year old debtor’s daughter
Police arrested a loan shark who raped a 15 year old debtor’s daughter at a house in Trat province. He reportedly begged the victim’s mother to drop legal proceedings. On March 7, the 35 year old Thai mother, Aoy, accompanied her 15 year old daughter, Eye, to Mueang Trat Police Station to file a complaint against the loan shark, later…
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The best EVs in Thailand right now – Our top picks for 2026
Every time oil prices spike (as they currently are with the US-Israel conflict against Iran), fuel market prices respond with jitteriness. And now, more than ever, sentiments of switching to an electric vehicle (EV) in Thailand for 2026 have never echoed this loudly. If I were to present this idea to you as recently as this past year, your answer…
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Video shows police-like man demanding cash fine without paperwork
Nakhon Pathom City Police Station issued a public statement yesterday, March 9, after a video shared online showed a man dressed in police attire demanding a cash fine of 5,000 baht from a student without issuing any official document. The footage circulating on social media appeared to show a person dressed similarly to a police officer, with what appeared to…
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Thai monk tries to buy beer at convenience store, drawing online backlash
A Thai monk drew criticism online after a video showed him attempting to buy two bottles of beer at a convenience store before staff refused to complete the sale. The clip was shared yesterday, March 9, by the Facebook page อยากดังเดี๋ยวจัดให้ รีเทริน์ part 7. In the video, the monk was seen wearing full robes as he carried two bottles of…
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Best SIM cards to stay connected in Thailand (2026)
You’ve just landed at Suvarnabhumi Airport after a long flight to Bangkok. Your phone automatically searches for a network, and within seconds, you see the roaming charges: US$15 per day just to check Google Maps or message your hotel. For a two-week trip, that’s over US$200 before you’ve even left the airport. There’s a better way. Staying connected in Thailand…
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Myanmar national arrested over fuel smuggling in Kanchanaburi
A Myanmar national was arrested in Kanchanaburi‘s Sangkhla Buri district yesterday, March 9, in an alleged fuel smuggling attempt after he was found transporting 120 litres of fuel for illegal sale across the border into Myanmar. Sangkhla Buri district chief Suriyasak Muean-uam was notified at 9.20pm that officers had detained a Myanmar man in the Ban Phra Chedi Sam Ong…
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Thai actress’s husband allegedly swindles 1.3 billion baht in crypto scam
A Thai actress’s husband allegedly swindled more than 1.3 billion baht from more than 1,000 victims by persuading them to invest in cryptocurrency platforms and then allegedly failing to deliver the promised returns. A group of 30 complainants met the President of the Santi Pracha Dham Club, Tankhun Jitissara, seeking assistance after they said they and more than 1,000 other…
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Motorcycle taxi rider alleges app rider punched her in Pattaya
A motorcycle taxi rider in Pattaya filed a complaint at Pattaya City Police Station yesterday, March 9, after she was allegedly punched by a male ride-hailing app rider last month, which she linked to her reporting him over a pick-up point dispute. The complainant, identified as 57 year old Tom, said she works as a motorcycle taxi rider outside a…
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Malaysian research house suspends AirAsia X call as jet fuel prices surge
BIMB Research, a Malaysian research house that publishes equity and sector reports, has suspended its call on AirAsia X Bhd (AAX), just two weeks after initiating coverage, citing growing concerns in the aviation sector linked to sharp fuel price moves. The firm said major jet kerosene benchmarks have risen 53% to 54% since last Friday’s close, shortly before the US–Israel…
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Thai man opens fire on Krabi road after seeing wife with another man
A Thai man fired shots on a road outside a hospital in Krabi yesterday afternoon, March 9, in jealous rage. A nearby parked car was shot, but no injuries were reported. The shooting happened at about 1.30pm on Phet Kasem Road outside Ao Luek Hospital. Officers from Ao Luek Police Station were called to investigate after the suspect, identified only…
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Government assures no oil shortage amid fuel measures review
Fuel cost measures and supply planning were discussed at Government House in Bangkok yesterday, March 9, as the government responds to public concern about energy costs and risks linked to the Middle East. Deputy Prime Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, who is also the transport minister, briefed reporters after the energy meeting in his capacity as director of the Centre for Administration…
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Chon Buri bar worker accuses Chinese man of attempted abduction
A female bar worker in Chon Buri accused a Chinese man of trying to abduct her on March 8, saying she was helped by delivery riders and witnesses who intervened. The woman, 25 year old Orrathai Srisuwan, filed a complaint at Don Hua Lor Police Station and shared her story with the media to issue a warning to other bar…
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Thailand video news | Thailand sticks to its balancing act on Russia and Ukraine, Thailand reconsiders booze rules for weddings and cultural gatherings
In Thailand video news, Alex and Jay cover news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. The stories include a British tourist starting a brawl with police in a 7-Eleven, a Japanese man found allegedly stabbed by ladyboys in Pattaya, and a little later, the Thai government is reconsidering alcohol bans for certain cultural events. Thailand Sticks to Its Balancing…
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Bangkok Bank’s new minimum balance rule faces criticism online
Bangkok Bank’s e-Savings customers are facing new limits on withdrawals and transfers from April 9, after the bank introduced a 2,000 baht minimum balance rule that has already prompted online criticism. The bank said the change applies to its e-Savings account, an online-only savings account without a passbook. Under the new conditions, customers will be blocked from withdrawing, transferring, or…
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Phuket restaurant owner sparks debate for refusing serve to Israeli man
A Phuket restaurant owner drew mixed reactions online after posting videos showing him chasing an Israeli man from his restaurant and shouting “free Palestine” as the man walked away. The restaurant owner shared two videos on his Facebook account yesterday, March 9. In his caption, he said he asked the man to leave after seeing Hebrew on the man’s phone…
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Thai girl named Metallica goes viral, passport poses no problems
A Thai girl’s unusual given name, Metallica, has gone viral after a Facebook page confirmed yesterday, March 9, that she is able to obtain a passport without any issue. In the post by Headbangkok, the page described her as “the coolest-named girl in Thailand: Metallica” and said the page had previously featured her story. It added that there had been…
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6 injured after boat-towing truck crashes into tuk tuk and massage shop in Phuket
A pickup truck towing a speedboat crashed into a parked tuk tuk and a massage shop in Patong, Phuket, yesterday evening, March 9, injuring six people, with one reported to be in critical condition. The crash happened on Baan Morn Road in Patong sub-district, Kathu district. CCTV footage shared by the owner of a nearby noodle stall showed a red…
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2 Russian women caught on CCTV taking pet cat from Phuket man
A Thai man in Phuket accused two Russian women of stealing his pet cat from his home, while the women denied the accusation, saying they only carried it back to feed it before returning it. The cat’s owner, Veerapong Santanoon, posted a video on his Facebook account yesterday, March 8, showing him confronting one of the women and demanding the…
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Foreign minister welcomes first group of Thai evacuees from Iran
Thailand’s foreign minister met the first group of Thai nationals evacuated from Iran at Suvarnabhumi International Airport yesterday, March 9, as the government continued assisting citizens affected by the situation in the Middle East and prepared further evacuations. Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow welcomed the group on arrival at Suvarnabhumi Airport, where 29 Thai nationals landed at 3.02pm on Turkish Airlines…
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Two arrested after luxury watches stolen in Pattaya home break-in
Two Thai men were arrested today, March 9, over a burglary at a home in Pattaya’s Phra Tamnak area after a break-in reported on March 2, with luxury watches worth more than 6.4 million baht reported stolen. The suspects, identified as 26 year old Kritsaphong and 28 year old Nakarin, were taken into custody by Pattaya City Police. The pair…
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Looking for walkable cities in Thailand to move to? Here’s 5
Thailand’s reputation for traffic gridlock and motorbike chaos is well-earned in most places. But five cities buck that trend with pedestrian-friendly neighbourhoods where expats and retirees can walk to markets, healthcare, restaurants, and parks without needing a car or motorbike. Of course, these are just five of many walkable cities in Thailand. Each city in this list offers pedestrian-friendly neighbourhoods,…
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Motorcycle crash victim dies after taken to police station instead of hospital
A family is seeking accountability after a rescue team took a Thai woman to a police station instead of a hospital following a motorcycle crash in Bangkok, leaving her to die at the station in February last year. The case resurfaced after the family of Warissara approached the non-profit organisation Saimai Survive for assistance. The family said the motorcycle accident…
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First group of 62 Thai nationals arrives safely in Turkey from Iran
A group of 62 Thai nationals has crossed from Iran into Turkey as part of a Royal Thai Government evacuation effort linked to an ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with onward travel to Thailand planned over March 8 and today, March 9. Officials at the Kapıköy border checkpoint received the first group on the evening of March 7 at…
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Surgery case under scrutiny after conflicting accounts over post-op condition
A Thai plastic surgeon defended himself after the patient’s family complained that a man remained unconscious for four days and his condition worsened following nose and chin surgery on March 4. The complainant, 34 year old Jiraphat, contacted the non-profit organisation Saimai Survive, saying his older brother, 37 year old Ittiphat, is still in critical condition after undergoing surgery at…
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CIB finds 124,200 gecko carcasses at Pathum Thani warehouse
The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) yesterday, March 8, searched a warehouse in Lam Luk Ka district, Pathum Thani, leading to the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of dried gecko carcasses and restricted wood. The CIB’s Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division said investigators had developed information that the site was being used to hide wildlife carcasses and…
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