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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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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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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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Thailand News
Cyber police arrest Telegram group admin for child porn distribution
Cyber police have arrested the administrator of a Telegram group involved in recruiting members to view child pornography clips, following an operation carried out today, February 1. The raid uncovered a large quantity of illicit video material linked to the online network. Police Lieutenant General Surapol Prembutr, commander of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, together with officers from relevant units,…
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Thailand News
Japanese firms in Thailand struggle amid Thai-Cambodian border conflict
Japanese companies operating in Thailand are facing mounting difficulties following the Thai-Cambodian border conflict during the latter half of 2025, which has significantly disrupted cross-border business activities. Key challenges include prolonged border closures, rising logistics costs, and declines in production, procurement, and sales, all of which have placed added strain on operations. These findings were revealed by the Japanese Chamber…
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Phuket News
Phuket’s Big Buddha viewpoint set to reopen after renovations this month
The Big Buddha viewpoint, located between Chalong and Kata in Phuket, is anticipated to welcome visitors again this month, bringing cautious optimism to locals and tourism operators alike. Phra Khru Wisutkitiyaphon, abbot of Wat Kittisangkharam, has announced that the reopening will occur once renovations and cleaning are completed, with an exact date still pending confirmation. Temple officials continue to coordinate…
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Thailand News
Thai parties pledge support for sex workers ahead of election
Ahead of the February 8 election, various political parties in Thailand have expressed their support for sex workers, pledging to enhance protection and dignity under the law in a nation where prostitution remains illegal. The Service Workers in Group (Swing) Foundation recently organised a forum titled ‘Sex (Worker) and the City’ to explore policies related to sex work. Representatives from…
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Thailand News
Woman exposes lawyer taking secret photos in Chon Buri restroom
A shocking incident occurred at a petrol station near Bang Saen Beach in Chon Buri, when a woman discovered a man secretly taking photos in the women’s restroom. The man, later identified as a lawyer, was found to have a history of similar offences. Phawida Siangwan, the victim, recounted that at around 3am, after visiting Bang Saen Beach with her…
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Thailand News
Thailand marks Queen Sirikit’s 100-day memorial with nationwide ceremonies
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul led a merit-making ceremony at Government House on Saturday to commemorate the 100-day memorial of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother. The Royal Gazette announced that the 100-day royal rites would occur at the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall in the Grand Palace over the weekend, with the 100th day since her passing on Saturday.…
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Thailand News
Chon Buri hotel owner confronts police over released Russian youths
A confrontation erupted at Na Chom Thian police station in Chon Buri when the owner of the renowned Ambassador City Jomtien Hotel sought answers from the police. This followed the release of seven Russian youths who had unlawfully entered a closed-off hotel zone at around 2am on January 31. No legal action was taken against them. Nawanet, the 54 year…
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Thailand News
Alcohol ban in effect nationwide today for advance voting
The Election Commission (EC) has enforced strict regulations for today’s advance voting, including a nationwide ban on alcohol sales and distribution. This ‘Dry Law’ aims to ensure order and fairness as voters head to the polls ahead of the main general election. The prohibition on selling, distributing, or organizing parties with alcohol began at 6pm on Saturday, January 31, and…
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Politics News
Astrologer predicts Thailand’s next prime minister for 2026 Election
Astrological prediction becomes especially compelling when applied to unprecedented political situations, particularly when forecasts must be made before an actual term of office begins. According to JD Mukkarji, a scientific astrologer residing in Bangkok, unlike recurring events such as annual or biennial sports tournaments, where patterns are relatively easier to track, political transitions often lack predictable cycles. Events that occur…
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Thailand News
Sudden blast injures two Thai soldiers near former conflict zone
Two Thai soldiers were injured while responding to a grass fire near the Chong An Ma border area today, January 30, after heat from the blaze triggered an explosion believed to have come from unexploded ordnance left over from past fighting. According to a report from the Second Army Region, the fire broke out in an area of dry grass…
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Thailand News
Truck snags wires and pulls down 70 power poles in Samut Prakan
A truck snagged on communication wires and later pulled down more than 70 electricity poles along a road in the Bang Pu area of Samut Prakan province today, January 30, causing widespread power outages in the area and nearby. Officers from Bang Pu Police Station were alerted to the accident at around 1pm. The incident occurred on a bridge at…
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Thailand News
Filmer criticised for not helping collapsed taxi driver in Ayutthaya
A taxi driver was filmed collapsing after crashing his car in a residential area in Ayutthaya today, January 30. The clip went viral and drew criticism toward the person filming, who was accused of recording instead of offering help. The video, shared on the Facebook page เจ๊ม้อย v+, shows a taxi driving erratically before colliding with multiple parked cars. Moments…
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Thailand News
Chiang Rai family exhumes body after ‘dead’ son walks back home
A Thai man believed to be dead returned to his home in Chiang Rai province on January 24, leaving his family stunned and forcing them to exhume a body they had already buried, only to discover it was his friend, not him. Rescuers from the Thap Yang Sataranakusol Foundation were asked to assist a family in the Mae Fah Luang…
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Thailand News
Product Watch warns Thai youth about cannabis vapes
Product Watch issued a warning yesterday, January 29, that electric cannabis vapes are spreading rapidly among young people, highlighting their low cost, easy availability, and toy‑like design as growing risks to children and teens. Associate Professor Dr Sirach Lapyai from the Faculty of Public Health at Mahidol University, who also manages the Product Watch project monitoring dangerous health products, said…
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Thailand News
Drug suspect abandons girlfriend in police chase on Ayutthaya road
A Thai drug user sped off on his motorcycle to escape police and continued fleeing even after his girlfriend fell from the vehicle. He did not get far and was arrested shortly afterwards. Footage from a police body camera went viral on Thai social media and was reposted by several news outlets. The video shows a man wearing a black…
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Events
Montien Hotel Surawong Bangkok hosts Bangkok Design Week 2026
Montien Hotel Surawong Bangkok, in collaboration with the Bang Rak District Office, is honoured to be selected as one of the principal venues for Bangkok Design Week 2026 (BKKDW 2026). Organised by the Creative Economy Agency (Public Organisation) (CEA), the international creative festival will take place from January 29 to February 8 under the theme “Design S/O/S.” Bangkok Design Week…
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Thailand News
Pattaya rolls out colour-coded beach umbrellas to boost seaside views
Pattaya introduced new rule assigning specific umbrella colours to beach chair operators, saying the move will improve orderliness and create a more attractive seaside view for visitors. The mayor of Pattaya City, Porramate Ngampichate, shared the update on his official Facebook page yesterday, January 29, stating that umbrella colours and designs above beach chairs across the city would be standardised…
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Thailand News
Phuket man berates children in buffet, gets called out
A Facebook video went viral yesterday, January 29, after capturing a man shouting at two young brothers at a khanom jeen buffet in Phuket, shocking other diners. The clip, posted by the Facebook page อีซ้อขยี้ข่าว :อีซ้อ, shows the brothers, one in a striped shirt, the other in red, scooping food onto their plates. A man in a grey shirt behind them…
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Tourism News
Thailand reforms business, visa, and social laws to attract global expats
Thailand is undertaking its most comprehensive expatriate policy overhaul in decades, introducing reforms across business law, visa regulations, property ownership, and civil rights that collectively aim to position the country as Southeast Asia’s premier destination for foreign residents and investors. Announced progressively throughout 2024 and early 2025, these reforms respond to regional competition for foreign talent and investment, particularly as…
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Thailand News
Truck triggers blackout after toppling 70 poles in Samut Prakan
A container truck brought down more than 70 power poles in Samut Prakan early this morning, January 30, after becoming entangled with low-hanging communication cables while entering the Bang Pu Industrial Estate. The incident left a 2-kilometre stretch of power infrastructure severely damaged and caused widespread blackouts in the area, prompting emergency repairs expected to continue into the night. The…
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Pattaya News
American motorcyclist killed in Pattaya head-on crash with SUV
An American motorcyclist lost his life after crashing into an SUV in the opposite lane on a road in Pattaya last night, January 29. Officers from Nong Prue Police Station and rescuers from Sawang Borriboon Dhammastan Foundation were alerted to the fatal accident on Pong Overpass above Number 35 Road in the Bang Lamung district at around 10pm. Upon arrival,…
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Events
24 legendary football icons set to showcase their golf swing at Reignwood Park
The special golf tournament, Reignwood Icons of Football, is ready to take centre stage, running grandly from January 31 to February 1 at Robinswood Golf Club, located within Reignwood Park, a world-class lifestyle community for all generations in Lam Luk Ka, Pathum Thani. This event marks another major milestone for Asian sport, featuring a globally broadcast golf competition where iconic football…
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Thailand video news
Thailand News | British tourist hurt in illegal paragliding mishap, travel guide: explore Thailand like Lisa
Today we’ll be talking about a deadly crash during a Royal Thai Air Force training mission, a British Tourist hurt in an illegal paragliding mishap, and a little later a Danish-Arab Influencer’s videos mocking Thai culture have gone viral. Sounds like bad news but don’t worry I’ve got some feel good stuff at the end of the show brought to…
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Thailand News
Foreign couple caught on video getting frisky in Phuket tuk tuk
A foreign couple were caught engaging in sexual activity inside a tuk tuk while crossing Patong Hill in Phuket yesterday, January 29, openly disregarding passing traffic and other motorists on the busy route. The video, recorded by a driver following behind, quickly went viral after being shared by the Facebook page Phuket Times today, January 30. In the clip, the…
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Pattaya News
Swiss national among 30 arrested in Pattaya drug crackdown
Officers from the Bang Lamung District Office arrested 30 drug suspects, including a Swiss national, during a major crackdown at two accommodation sites in central and northern Pattaya on Monday, January 26. District officials launched the first raid at Boom Boom House apartment in central Pattaya after receiving repeated complaints from local residents. The residents reported that the accommodation became…
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Phuket News
Dutch man held at Phuket Airport over assault on Thai vendor
Police arrested a Dutch man at Phuket International Airport yesterday, January 29, after he and three friends assaulted a Thai street vendor during a parking dispute in Patong last week. The owner of a beverage stall called Isaan Cafe, whose name was withheld, filed a complaint with Patong Police Station following the incident, which occurred at around 9.30pm on Saturday,…
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Thailand News
Four year old girl crashes Vespa into 7-Eleven in Pathum Thani
A four year old girl accidentally accelerated a Vespa scooter into a 7-Eleven store in Pathum Thani yesterday evening, January 29, injuring both herself and her aunt. The crash occurred around 7pm while the pair were arriving with two other family members at a 7-Eleven store in Soi Khukwang 11, Lat Lum Kaeo district. Officers from Khu Bang Luang Police…
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Thailand News
Udon Thani man casually smokes meth outside police commander’s house
A Thai man was arrested in Udon Thani yesterday, January 29, after police received a tip-off from locals who spotted the man casually lighting up meth in broad daylight, right across the street from the home of a senior police commander. The arrest took place when a patrol team led by a deputy inspector from Mueang Udon Thani Police Station…
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Pattaya News
Belgian man injured after power bank explodes at Pattaya bar
A Belgian man suffered burn injuries to his left leg after a power bank exploded while he was drinking at a bar on Pattaya Walking Street yesterday, January 29. Pattaya City officials were alerted to the incident at around 3am. The injured man was identified as 58 year old Belgian national Segers Frank Willem C., who sustained burn wounds on…
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Thailand News
Thailand expects 42.23 billion baht boost from Chinese New Year tourism
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) anticipates a bustling Chinese New Year in 2026, with an estimated tourism revenue of 42.23 billion baht, marking a 13% increase compared to the previous year. The improving trend in Chinese tourists visiting Thailand is evident, with daily arrivals ranging from 13,000 to 14,000 individuals. This period of high tourist activity is expected to…
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Things To Do
What to do in Bangkok this weekend (January 30 to February 1)
Ah, the passage of time. We’re finally entering the second month of 2026, which feels so fast but here we are. January barely logged out and February is already asking what the plan is. The good news is Bangkok is not easing us in gently. The city has gone straight into design takeovers, river hangouts, art that spills into public…
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