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Health
Self-care on every corner: How convenience stores in Thailand have evolved into health hubs
Thailand is well-known for its Wats (Buddhist temples), breathtaking beaches and islands, and vibrant night bazaars. Yet one feature often overlooked is our convenience stores. Although not one of our cultural monuments, with more than 14,000 outlets nationwide as of 2024 – among the highest densities per capita globally – these stores have become iconic landmarks in their own right.…
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Thailand News
Thailand’s Disneyland bid gains embassy support in US
Thailand’s bid to host the first Disneyland in Southeast Asia has received a boost following support from the Thai Embassy in Washington, D.C., according to Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn. Today, February 3, Phiphat, who also oversees the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), said the embassy’s recent communication shows the Disneyland Thailand concept is no longer just a…
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Phuket News
French couple deported and blacklisted after sex on Phuket tuk tuk
A French couple are facing deportation and blacklisting from Thailand after being arrested for engaging in a sexual act while travelling on a tuk tuk in Phuket last month. The case came to light after a Thai motorist, who was driving behind a tuk tuk on Patong Hill in Phuket on January 29, noticed the inappropriate behaviour of a foreign…
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Bangkok News
Cambodian beggar disguised as muslim woman arrested in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit district
Activist Gun Jomplang reveals a Cambodian woman entered Thailand illegally for the fourth time. She used religious disguise to solicit money in Sukhumvit. BANGKOK — A prominent Thai social activist has exposed a new tactic used by foreign begging syndicates in Bangkok. In this case, a Cambodian national disguised herself as a local Muslim woman to solicit money from tourists…
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Thailand News
Thailand signs deal with Canva to improve digital learning
Thailand’s Office of the Private Education Commission (OPEC) has signed a memorandum of understanding in Bangkok with Canva, marking a new collaboration to enhance digital learning and design capabilities in private schools across the country. The agreement was signed at OPEC’s Bangkok headquarters on January 26 by OPEC Secretary-General Monthon Phaksuwan and Canva Thailand Country Manager Pakapol Thangtongchin. The partnership…
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Thailand News
Thief slashes vocational student’s neck and steals motorcycle in Chon Buri
Police in Chon Buri province are continuing a manhunt for a suspect who slashed the neck of a vocational student and stealing his motorcycle yesterday, February 2. The suspect initially pretended to be a hitchhiker before turning on the victim during the journey. Officers from Huay Yai Police Station were alerted to the knife attack and motorcycle theft in the…
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Finance
How to use Binance in Southeast Asia
The use of cryptocurrency in Southeast Asia is on the rise, and Binance remains one of the most popular exchanges for trading and investing. You can be in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, or Singapore, but you need to know how to open your account, fund it, and trade safely. This guide will take you through the most important steps, issues, and…
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South Thailand News
Foreign tourists’ pickup stuck in sand at Phang Nga beach
Two foreign tourists found themselves in a sticky situation yesterday evening, February 2, after their pickup truck became stuck in the sand at Na Tai Beach in Phang Nga province. The incident unfolded around 7pm on February 2 while a local woman, Wilawan, and her friends were camping and fishing along the shoreline in Khok Kloi subdistrict, Takua Thung district.…
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Lifestyle
Thailand’s love for urban gardening
Walk down nearly any street in Bangkok, and you’ll notice something that doesn’t quite match the usual portrait of a Southeast Asian megacity. Between the concrete shophouses and glass towers, beneath the elevated train tracks and along the motorcycle-clogged pavements, plants are everywhere. Not manicured landscaping or municipal flower beds, but an unruly profusion of potted trees, herbs in plastic…
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Bangkok News
Yaowarat Chinese New Year cancelled to honour Queen Mother Sirikit
The Samphanthawong District Office announced the cancellation of this year’s Chinese New Year event along Yaowarat Road, also known as Bangkok’s Chinatown, citing the ongoing mourning period for Her Majesty Queen Mother Sirikit. In an official announcement issued today, February 2, the district office, which oversees the Chinatown area, confirmed that the Chinese New Year celebrations scheduled for February 17…
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Thailand News
Chiang Rai man arrested for stalking TikTok star and issuing death threats
Police arrested a Thai man in Chiang Rai province for stalking a female TikTok star and issuing death threats against her and her family. The arrest took place on Saturday, January 31, following a complaint filed by the victim and her parents. The victim, a 19 year old TikToker identified only as A, along with her parents, reported the case…
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Thailand News
Thailand pushes for ceasefire amid Cambodia border tensions
Thailand’s foreign minister, Sihasak Phuangketkeow, today, February 2, called for calm and mutual trust as border tensions with Cambodia remain under close watch ahead of the upcoming general election. Speaking at Government House following a National Security Council meeting, Sihasak reaffirmed that communication channels with Cambodian authorities remain open, despite recent incidents along the shared border. While there have been…
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Thailand News
Mentally ill man caught sexually abusing dog near Buriram school
A mentally ill Thai man sexually abused a stray dog near a school in Buriram province, sparking panic and concern among parents and guardians of young students. The superintendent of Nongki Police Station, Nathee Sukuna, told local media that he had assigned an investigation team to look into the case after videos of the incident were shared widely on social…
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Thailand News
Thailand issues warning for scorching 2026 summer heatwave
The Meteorological Department has issued an early warning today, February 2, urging residents in parts of northern Thailand to prepare for an unusually intense summer season expected to begin later this month. According to the department, summer is expected to start in late February and continue through mid-May. Temperatures are likely to rise significantly, with some areas facing extreme heat,…
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Thailand News
Toddler found dead in ditch behind Ang Thong home
A one year and four month old boy was found dead in a garden ditch behind his home in Ang Thong province this morning, February 2. The child had reportedly just learned to walk. Police from Si Bua Thong Police Station were alerted to the incident in Moo 6, Wang Nam Yen subdistrict, Sawaeng Ha district, where the child’s body…
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Bangkok News
Thai man lures 16 year old boy into creating swinger sex videos
Police arrested an 18 year old man at a condominium in Bangkok for luring a 16 year old boy into creating pornographic videos and distributing them on the OnlyFans platform. Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) and International Protection Alliance (IPA) conducted an investigation into two X accounts after finding the accounts inviting online users to subscribe to an…
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Thailand News
Khao Yai camper killed after wild elephant attack near campsite
A man was killed this morning, February 2, after being attacked by a wild elephant while camping with friends at Khao Yai National Park in Nakhon Ratchasima province. The incident took place as the man was out for a walk near the campsite, located in the Wang Nam Khiao district. The victim, identified as 69 year old Jiratchai from Lopburi,…
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Thailand News
GISTDA takes Thailand closer to space milestone with China
Thailand took a bold step towards space leadership this week as the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) joined the 2026 Beijing International Commercial Space Exhibition in China. The event, held in Beijing, brought fresh momentum to Thailand’s growing ambitions in the global space economy and marked a major milestone for the long-awaited Thai First Astronaut project. Leading the…
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Thailand News
3 Thai victims injured after 1-tonne traffic sign collapses in Saraburi
A large traffic sign collapsed onto a motorcycle on the Friendship Highway in Saraburi province, leaving three victims in serious injuries. Police suspected that the incident was caused by stolen bolts securing the sign’s support pole. The accident occurred in the afternoon on Saturday, February 1, along the Friendship Highway in the Pak Phiao sub-district of Saraburi province. Police officers…
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Thailand News
Pattaya nightlife stalls for Thailand’s advance voting
The bustling nightlife in Pattaya took an unusual pause yesterday, February 1, as bars and entertainment venues shuttered their doors in line with Thailand’s election laws. The alcohol ban, in effect from January 31, was part of nationwide preparations for advance voting yesterday ahead of the general election on February 8. Popular nightlife strips in Pattaya, known for their neon…
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Things To Do
Where to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Thailand
Valentine’s Day is coming in hot again, and no, you don’t have to panic-book the first candlelit table you see. Thailand does romance in many lanes, from private islands where the world politely disappears, to riverside dinners that feel cinematic. Here are the best ones. Where to go Date Location Why it’s special The Naka Island, a Luxury Collection Resort…
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Aviation News
Russian man jumps from plane after landing at Bangkok airport
A foreign man in underwear, believed to be a Russian national, caused chaos and jumped off an airplane from an emergency exit door shortly after it landed at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok, following a journey from Vietnam. A Thai woman who was travelling on the same flight shared footage of the incident on her TikTok account, @piapornchamsri, on…
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Things To Do
Big Bad Wolf Books 2026 brings massive discounts to Seacon Bangkae
Book lovers, the Big Bad Wolf Books 2026 is back in Bangkok, and this time it’s bringing the bargains closer to home (relatively, for some). This beloved book fair promises hundreds of thousands of titles at discounts of up to 90% off. There’s something here for every reader, whether you’re hunting for children’s picture books, the latest bestsellers, or cookbooks…
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Thailand video news
Thailand News | Political parties aim to improve conditions for sex workers before election, Phuket’s iconic Big Buddha viewpoint readies to welcome visitors again
Today we’ll be talking about pledges from political parties to support sex workers amid ongoing elections, a Russian man going buck-wild on a Bangkok-bound flight, and a little later they say that French is the most romantic language, and apparently that translates into exhibitionism in the form of a Tuk-Tuk fook in Phuket. Political Parties Aim to Improve Conditions for…
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Thailand News
Chon Buri worker alleges repeated urine attacks by neighbour
A factory worker in Chon Buri has called for intervention from officials after allegedly enduring repeated harassment by a neighbour who she claims has been throwing urine behind her room over an extended period. Yesterday, February 1, reporters visited a dormitory in Village 9 of Thung Sukhla subdistrict, Si Racha district, after receiving a complaint from 25 year old Kanyamas,…
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Bangkok News
Armed thief steals over 10 million baht in gold from Sukhumvit mall
Police successfully identified a suspect in a late-night robbery at a gold shop inside a shopping mall on Soi Sukhumvit 50 in Bangkok, in which gold accessories worth more than 10 million baht and around 170,000 baht in cash were stolen. The commander of Metropolitan Police Division 5, Wittawat Chinkham, told the media that the robbery took place at around…
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Sports News
England brings it home in Reignwood Icons Of Football 2026
England has retained the Icons Series Trophy, emerging victorious at the 2026 Reignwood Icons of Football. In a day defined by immense pressure, Team England finished the afternoon singles with a single-point 20-19 victory over a resilient Team World. The final session had fans worldwide on the edge of their seats as Team World launched a valiant fightback to erase…
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Thailand News
Owner demands justice after cat found dead outside neighbour’s home
A cat owner filed a complaint in Songkhla today, February 2, after his Persian cat was found dead inside a sack under suspicious circumstances, with conflicting accounts over whether the animal had been mauled by dogs or killed deliberately. The incident involves a nine month old Persian cat named Kitkat, whose owner, 20 year old Patchara, said the cat was…
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Aviation News
AOT to raise passenger service charge for international flights from May
Airports of Thailand (AOT) confirmed plans to increase the passenger service charge (PSC) for international departures in May this year. While the increase will largely affect foreign travellers, AOT insisted that it will not reduce the number of international visitors to Thailand. The chief executive officer of AOT, Paweena Jariyathitipong, told local media that the PSC for passengers departing on international…
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Technology News
Budget phones that are thin and light in 2026
The budget smartphone market in early 2026 has achieved what seemed impossible just two years ago: delivering phones under 8mm thick with battery capacities exceeding 6,000mAh, all while keeping prices under 13,000 baht. The breakthrough comes from silicon-carbon battery technology, which packs 20-30% more energy into the same space by using silicon composite anodes instead of traditional graphite. For budget-conscious…
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Digital Marketing
A crash course on Thailand market entry in 2026
Thailand’s market entry landscape in 2026 demands understanding beyond digital metrics. As AI integration becomes standard operational practice and e-commerce matures into habitual consumer behaviour, success depends on cultural fluency, regulatory compliance, and local partnerships. In this guide, AJ Marketing examines the playbook for 2026, analysing the tools, platforms, and trends shaping Thailand’s commercial landscape. On this page Section Short…
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Thailand News
Public backlash erupts over ECT mistakes in advance voting
Public criticism mounted against officials from the Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) following a series of mistakes reported during Thailand’s advanced voting yesterday, February 1. The ECT scheduled February 1 for advance voting ahead of the official General Election on February 8. It is designed to allow eligible Thai citizens who live outside their registered home provinces, or who are…
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Thailand News
Teen arrested for fatal stabbing of police officer in Samut Prakan
Police arrested a teenager in Samut Prakan yesterday, February 1, after an immigration police officer was fatally stabbed following a roadside confrontation near a BTS station. The victim, Police Lance Corporal Sutthiwut Horklang, a squad leader with Udon Thani Immigration Police, was stabbed at a U-turn close to the BTS Chang Erawan station in Pak Nam subdistrict, Mueang district, Samut…
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Thailand News
Russian men arrested in Bangkok for dismembering compatriot
Two Russian men were arrested in Bangkok yesterday, February 1, for allegedly murdering and dismembering a fellow countryman in Pattaya, before fleeing the seaside city and hiding out in the capital. The case stunned both police and locals after a foreign man’s body parts were found scattered across five locations. Forensic officers confirmed that several organs, particularly the section from…
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Thailand News
Thai man’s sacred tattoo test leads to axe injuries
In Samut Prakan, a 37 year old man aimed to test the protective power of his sacred tattoos but ended with injuries from an axe. The incident occurred late on Saturday night in a house on Thepharak Road in Mueang Samut Prakan district and was reported by his girlfriend who found him bleeding. Rescue teams from the Ruam Katanyu Foundation…
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Thailand News
Police hunt suspect after immigration officer’s fatal stabbing
Police in Samut Prakan are currently pursuing a suspect following the fatal stabbing of an immigration officer. The incident occurred near the U-turn close to the BTS Chang Erawan station in Pak Nam, Mueang district today, on February 1. Upon receiving the alert, police from Mueang Samut Prakan coordinated with investigative officers, as well as emergency medical services from Samut…
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Business News
Practical tips for creating clear, text-accurate posters and flyers with AI
Posters and flyers live or die by one thing: readability. You can have stunning visuals, but if the date is wrong, the headline’s blurry, or the hierarchy feels chaotic, people scroll right past. That’s why more creators, marketers, and educators are turning to Dreamina, not just generating visuals fast, but generating clear visuals respecting text, structure, and intent. This isn’t…
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