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Thailand News
Thai cinema reels in the big bucks, outshining Hollywood
Eight Thai films surpassed 100 million baht in revenue in 2024, capturing a 54% share of the domestic market, surpassing Hollywood films. Surachet Asavarueng-Anan, Chief Executive Officer of M STUDIO, a film production and distribution company in Thailand and abroad, announced yesterday, January 15, that the Thai film industry achieved significant success last year. The industry’s market share exceeded that…
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Pattaya News
CCTV captures Thai teens slapping foreigners’ heads in Pattaya (video)
CCTV footage outside a hotel in Pattaya captured teenage motorcyclists slapping foreign pedestrians on the head before speeding away. The Facebook page อยากดังเดี๋ยวจัดให้ รีเทริน์ part 6 (translated as “tell me if you want to be famous, return part 6”) shared the video of these physical assaults on foreign tourists yesterday, January 15, accompanied by a caption that read… “Ruining the…
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Thailand News
Northern Irishman fights for life after Thailand holiday accident
Friends, family, and co-workers are rallying behind a Northern Irishman left fighting for his life following a shocking accident while on a dream holiday in Thailand. Ryan Daly, from Portadown, had set off on an ambitious round-the-world trip when tragedy struck, leaving him on life support and his loved ones in turmoil. The 27 year old care attendant, known for…
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Thailand Weather Updates
Thailand weather takes a chill pill as storms brew in the south
The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) forecasts a cold air mass to cover the region, causing temperatures to drop by 2°C. Heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected in the south, particularly affecting the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea. Yesterday, January 15, a new high-pressure system from China reached northern Vietnam and Laos and is expected to spread…
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Thailand News
Thai lottery draw history hints at potential winners
The next Thai lottery draw is scheduled for tomorrow, January 17 and historical data reveals that certain numbers tend to recur on Fridays. Here is the history of the past 10 Friday draws, providing insights into potential winning numbers, according to Sanook. For the two-digit (2-digit lower) numbers, the number 65 has been drawn three times. Numbers drawn twice include…
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Thailand News
Irish diver’s fate revealed on Thailand’s ‘Death Island’ (video)
In a heartbreaking twist that has sent shockwaves through a small Irish village, the tragic fate of a young Irish diver discovered lifeless on a Thai island has been made public. The body of Robert “Robby” Kinlan was found on January 9 in Koh Tao, ominously dubbed “Death Island” due to a chilling pattern of tourist fatalities. Initial post-mortem examinations…
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Thailand News
Thai tax tangle: Expats warned of new rules on overseas income
A packed meeting of the Pattaya City Expat Club turned into a lively debate as members received crucial updates on Thailand’s controversial new tax policy regarding overseas income transfers. Hosted by Thomas Carden, director of American International Tax Advisers, and tax attorney Patcha Inkudanonda, the session offered clarity, and raised fresh concerns, about the Thai Revenue Department’s evolving guidelines. Patcha…
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Thailand News
Hong Kong sends task force to rescue citizens trapped in Thailand
In response to reports of Hong Kong residents being lured to Southeast Asia and forced into illegal work, Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced that the Security Bureau has dispatched a task force to Thailand. The move comes as law enforcement agencies reveal that 28 residents have been trapped abroad since mid-2024, with only 16 successfully returned so…
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Thailand News
Thai man brutally assaults woman in Rayong, citing transwoman confusion
Police arrested a Thai man for brutally assaulting a Thai woman on a road in the eastern province of Rayong. The man claimed he mistook the victim for a transwoman. The victim, Arisa, shared details of the brutal assault with the Facebook news page เหยี่ยวข่าว ตะวันออก (Heyiyw Khaw Tawan Xxk) following the incident, which occurred on Monday, January 13. The…
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Thailand News
Infineon builds state-of-the-art semiconductor plant in Thailand
Infineon Technologies has begun the construction of a state-of-the-art backend semiconductor plant in Samut Prakan, just south of Bangkok, marking a significant milestone for Thailand’s role in the global tech industry. The highly automated facility, set to begin operations in early 2026, will focus on producing power modules essential for industrial applications and renewable energy systems. Supported by the Thailand…
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Pattaya News
Drunken chaos: Foreigner flees after Pattaya motorcycle wreck
A shocking hit-and-run incident involving a motorcycle in East Pattaya has left a Laotian housekeeper fighting for her life while a foreign national is accused of fleeing the scene. The crash occurred yesterday, January 14 in Soi Thung Klom-Tan Man 9, leaving behind a trail of carnage and unanswered questions. Police arriving at the scene found a Yamaha Grand Filano…
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Bangkok News
Woman caught vaping on Bangkok BTS sparks outrage (video)
A video capturing a woman allegedly vaping cannabis on a Bangkok Skytrain (BTS) has gone viral, igniting outrage and calls for stricter public behaviour enforcement. The shocking footage, shared on the Facebook page อีซ้อขยี้แหลก on January 12, shows the woman casually vaping on the train, surrounded by children and elderly passengers. The clip reveals the woman standing and texting while…
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Crime News
Actor Ple Nakorn reports 6 million baht scam to cyber police
Thai actor Nakorn Silachai reported to the cyber police that his relative lost 6 million baht to a call centre scam. It is suspected that the group may be the same as the one that conned another Thai actor, Charlotte Austin. Yesterday, January 14, at 12.55pm, Nakorn, also known as Ple Nakorn, accompanied by Ekpob Luangprasert, founder of the Saimai…
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Bangkok News
AI scam targets Thai PM: Paetongtarn exposes con attempt
Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra issued a stark warning to the public about the dangers of AI-driven scams after narrowly escaping a sophisticated con involving a fake ASEAN leader. Speaking at a policy meeting for the 2026 fiscal budget, the 38 year old PM revealed she was targeted by a call centre gang using artificial intelligence to mimic the voice…
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Road deaths
Teacher’s car hits motorbike, kills Myanmar man
A 26 year old teacher, returning from a celebratory party, drove her white Ford Focus through a red light and collided with a motorbike, resulting in the death of a 36 year old Myanmar national. The accident, captured on CCTV, occurred at 9.45pm yesterday, January 14, at the Suwinthawong Market intersection in Bang Nam Priao district, Chachoengsao province. At the…
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Thailand News
Man arrested in Nonthaburi for driving stolen ambulance van
A man who took an ambulance in Chaiyaphum was apprehended in Nonthaburi after claiming he was only “driving without a destination.” Yesterday, January 14, police in Mueang Chaiyaphum district were informed by the Sawang Khunnatham Foundation rescue team about a stolen Toyota van with the registration 40-0244 Chaiyaphum. The vehicle was later tracked via GPS to Bang Yai district in…
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Thailand News
Thai girl reunited with family after abduction by drug addict
Thai police collaborated with armed forces in Myanmar to rescue a 10 year old Thai girl abducted by a drug-addicted Thai woman and taken to Myanmar via the border in Mae Sot district in the northern province of Tak. A 40 year old Thai mother, Khamporn Onkate, filed a complaint at Mae Sot Police Station yesterday, January 14, after her 10…
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Crime News
Panty creep: Residents fume as pervert steals women’s underwear
Residents have expressed frustration over a perverted man with a mental disorder and voyeuristic tendencies, who has been stealing underwear and spying on women in their homes. The incident culminated when he fell through a ceiling while watching a woman shower. Police apprehended him but his mother secured his release. Yesterday, January 14, CCTV footage from a house in the…
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Thailand News
Charity event raises 4 million baht for Police General Hospital
Thailand’s Police Association donated 4 million baht from its second annual charity walk-run event, Police Run 2024, to the Police General Hospital. This donation, presented yesterday, January 14 at the hospital, will fund medical equipment to support patients and visitors. The event, organised by the Police Association and the Police General Hospital Foundation under Royal Patronage, took place last year…
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Road deaths
Honda Jazz suspect evades police in high-speed Chon Buri chase
A white Honda Jazz evaded a police checkpoint in the Mueang district of Chon Buri yesterday, January 14, at 10pm, leading to a high-speed chase that spanned multiple districts. The vehicle registered as กต 1875 Khon Kaen was pursued by officers from Don Hua Lo and Phan Thong Police Stations. The chase continued along Sukprayoon Road, eventually reaching a U-turn…
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Pattaya News
Indian doctor accused of killing wife in Pattaya bathtub drowning
A romantic getaway in Pattaya turned into a nightmarish scene from a horror movie as an Indian doctor based in the city of Lucknow stands accused of murdering his wife by sedating her and causing her to drown in a hotel bathtub. The chilling allegations against the doctor, 38 year old Ashish Srivastava, were made by his father-in-law, Satyanarayan Sharma,…
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Thailand News
Breaking fast or breaking gut? Doctor slams 5 breakfast favourites
A top gastroenterologist has named and shamed five breakfast favourites, urging us to rethink our morning routines. Despite breakfast being labelled the “most important meal of the day,” some choices could be causing more harm than good, warns Dr Saurabh Sethi. With a whopping 476,000 followers on TikTok, his advice is creating ripples among breakfast enthusiasts. Although some people regularly…
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International Education
BISP is expanding primary school capacity for new academic year
The British International School, Phuket (BISP) is delighted to announce a significant expansion in its primary school programme, beginning with the 2025 to 2026 academic year. This expansion is designed to meet the growing demand for places as BISP will add additional classes to years 3 to 6. So far, BISP has already kicked off the programme by expanding the…
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Thailand News
Thai woman with immigration offence dies in Japanese police custody
A Thai woman, who was arrested in Japan for an immigration offence, died in Japanese police custody on Sunday, January 12. The Japanese news agency The Mainichi reported the death of the 46 year old Thai woman, yesterday, January 14. Her name has not yet been disclosed by the police. She had been detained since January 10 at Namagata Police…
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Crime News
Chachoengsao arrests suspects in motorcycle theft smuggling plot
Police in Chachoengsao apprehended two people suspected of motorcycle theft, with intentions to smuggle the vehicles across the border. The suspects, 24 year old Nantawat and 16 year old A, were stopped during a routine vehicle check on Highway 3259. Both had motorcycles without registration plates, raising the suspicion of the officers. Upon inspection, the motorcycles were found to be…
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Thailand News
Milk can mayhem: Tin can falls from Parliament ceiling
Thailand’s Parliament was rocked, literally, when an empty tin can of pasteurised milk plunged from the ceiling during a joint sitting, narrowly missing a group of MPs. The bizarre incident yesterday, January 14, has left security measures under intense scrutiny and raised serious questions about safety within the legislative chamber. Deputy House Speaker Paradorn Prissanananthakul addressed the issue during today’s…
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Road deaths
Motorcyclist dies in collision with pig truck in Chachoengsao
A tragic accident occurred yesterday when a 47 year old man died after his motorcycle collided with the rear of a pig transport truck on Hua Sai Road, Bang Khla district, Chachoengsao province. The incident took place at 6.30pm, yesterday, January 14, and was reported to Police Lieutenant Alongkorn Phapha at the Bang Khla Police Station. Upon receiving the report,…
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Phuket News
2 Frenchmen arrested for brutal assault of Burmese employee in Phuket
Police arrested two French restaurant owners in the Patong neighbourhood of Phuket for brutally assaulting a Burmese employee, allegedly for being late for work. A video of the physical assault, which occurred on the roadside in Patong, was shared yesterday, January 14, by the news Facebook page Phuket Times. The page captioned the video… “Cruel! Patong. A French gang brutally…
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Cannabis News
Don’t miss the exclusive Thaiger Top Shelf Product Drop at Slim Jim
The Thaiger and Slim Jim Thailand are thrilled to announce an exciting collaboration to kick off 2025 in style! Join us for the Thaiger Top Shelf Product Drop, an exclusive event on Saturday, January 18 that is celebrating the launch of Thaiger-themed grinder packs and carbon filters. Mark your calendars for this Saturday and make your way to the Slim…
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Thailand News
Family leaves Kanchanaburi café without paying for 240 baht cake
A cheeky family caused a more than a storm in a tea cup at a café in Kanchanaburi province after refusing to pay for their cake order. The café took to Facebook to recount the incident, revealing that the family tucked into two cakes before brazenly leaving without settling the bill. When staff confronted them to settle the bill, the…
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Thailand News
Thousands of ancient amulets unearthed at Suphan Buri temple
A significant discovery has been made at a renowned temple in Suphan Buri, where over 10,000 amulets were found beneath a submerged sacred boundary stone during renovation work. The abbot plans to make these available for worship rentals from yesterday, January 14, at Wat Sangachai Thera in Suan Tang subdistrict, Mueang district, Suphan Buri province. Reporters learnt that the amulets…
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Bangkok News
Thai woman arrested in Bangkok for stealing luxury items
Police apprehended a 50 year old Thai woman at a clubhouse in Sukhumvit 31, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana district, Bangkok for allegedly stealing luxury items from her uncle, a judge. The stolen items, which include Hermes bags and diamond earrings, are valued at approximately 3.65 million baht. The incident came to light after the judge reported the theft to Mueang…
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Road deaths
Six year old tragically killed by car in Nonthaburi accident
A tragic accident occurred in Nonthaburi province when a six year old girl was fatally struck by a car while running across the road without looking. Her grieving mother was seen embracing her daughter’s lifeless body at the scene, while the driver appeared to be in shock. Police officers from Chaiyaphruek Police Station, along with Por Tek Tung Foundation volunteers,…
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Bangkok News
Polish man arrested for spanking Thai woman’s bottom (video)
Police arrested a Polish man at his condominium in Bangkok for spanking a Thai woman’s bottom in a convenience store. He claimed he was unaware that his actions were illegal and stated that he had done the same thing to many women before. The Thai woman filed a complaint with Tung Maha Mek Police Station after being assaulted while picking…
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Thailand News
Lufthansa and Thai Airways to revolutionise Eurasian travel
In a bold move to redefine travel between Europe and Asia, Lufthansa and Thai Airways International are supercharging their partnership with a codeshare expansion that’s set to shake up the aviation industry. Starting this month, travellers will have unprecedented connectivity to Southeast Asia, as flights from Bangkok to Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Manila take on a Lufthansa flight…
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Thailand News
High stakes: Woman nabbed at Norway airport carrying cannabis
A woman was caught red-handed at Norway’s Gardermoen Airport in Oslo, allegedly smuggling a hefty 41.7 kilogrammes of cannabis through customs. Claiming ignorance, the suspect insists the suspicious suitcase was handed over by an unknown stranger in Thailand. Now, she’s in deep water, facing a probe that could unveil ties to a global drug trafficking network. Foreign news agencies disclosed that…
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Thailand News
Disabled Thai man hit by Japanese driver urged to seek justice at ICJ
A Japanese man collided with a Thai man in a car accident, leaving the latter disabled. However, Thai police allegedly released the foreign suspect and advised the victim to pursue justice through the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The 25 year old Thai man, Atirut Antarin, and his 60 year old mother, Siriluck Antarin, sought justice at the Dhamrongdham Centre…
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