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- Thailand News
Thai woman demands justice after husband abandons her following 12 million baht lottery win
A 26 year old woman from Buriram province finds herself in dire straits with her three year old daughter after her husband, who won a lottery prize of 12 million baht, abandoned them and declared he had a new wife. The woman, identified as Janya (surname withheld), hails from Lahan Sai district in Buriram. Seeking legal assistance through media outlets,…
- Thailand News
China: Unsuspecting woman mistakes 1.5 million baht luxury phone for cheap handset
A woman stumbled upon a luxury phone in Jiangsu province, China, initially assuming it to be a cheap handset for the elderly due to its simplistic design. However, the mobile phone belonged to a businessman and was a luxurious Rolls-Royce of the mobile industry, valued at over 300,000 yuan (1.5 million baht). According to CTWANT, the woman picked up the…
- Thailand News
Phuket teacher dodges 1.5 million baht scam after suspicious call (video)
A mathematics teacher in Phuket, known as Beer, narrowly escaped a scam after receiving a suspicious phone call from a call centre gang just moments after a transfer of 1.5 million baht into his account. The swift movement of the fraudsters, who seemed to have precise intel about the transaction, left netizens stunned. This Phuket scam incident was shared today…
- Thailand News
Cyber police nab call centre gang for 1.5 million baht scam
The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) led an operation to apprehend a call centre gang, that swindled a doctor’s wife out of 1.5 million baht through account manipulation. The behaviour of the gang was exposed, and a key arrest warrant was issued today. Police Lieutenant General Worawat Watnakornbuncha, Chief of the Special Operations Division, directed Police Lieutenant Colonel Satra Sukhanusas,…
- World News
Production manager wins over 100,000 million baht in Taiwan Power Lottery
A 50 year old man from Kaohsiung district hit the jackpot of the 27th round of the Taiwan Power Lottery, taking home a whopping 911 million Taiwanese dollars (100,510 million baht). The lottery win prize was won through an online purchase with a meagre 700 Taiwanese dollars (774 baht). Liaw, a lottery shop owner for ten years, recounted an incident…
- Thailand News
Uthai Thani resident scoops 60 million baht in BAAC Gold Bag lottery
A lucky resident of Ban Khok, Uthai Thani, became the latest millionaire after winning the first prize in the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) Gold Bag lottery. The winner walked away with a staggering 60 million baht in the first draw of the lottery. The BAAC Thailand Facebook page announced the news yesterday. The post congratulated the new red-label…
- Business News
Export growth: Thailand’s commerce ministry targets US$288 billion by 2024
The Commerce Ministry of Thailand has established an export growth goal for next year, aiming for an increase of 1.99%, which equates to approximately US$288 billion or 10 trillion baht. This information was shared by permanent commerce secretary, Keerati Rushchano, following a meeting attended by Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, other ministry heads and representatives from the private sector. The gathering…
- Thailand News
Rayong resident scoops 6 million baht jackpot in Thai government lottery
A resident from Khao Chamao district in Rayong province hit the jackpot, winning the first prize in the Thai government lottery. The 50 year old Rayong resident, Chai Chet, claimed his fortune of 6 million baht after dreaming of his late grandfather. The Thai government lottery’s results were announced yesterday, with the winning number for the first prize being 557990.…
- Business News
Grab Thailand to offer million baht loans to tap into digital lending
Grab Thailand is set to offer loans of up to 1 million baht to its merchants to tap into the growing digital lending space, with ambitions to achieve profitability for a second consecutive year in 2023. The move comes as digital lending in Thailand is expected to reach US$12 billion in 2023, a 65% increase from 2022, according to the eConomy…
- Thailand News
Thai police busts 500 million baht fraudulent loan scheme in a massive operation
A massive operation by Thai police led to the arrest of 13 individuals linked to nine fraudulent loan applications, with a total of 500 million baht found circulating in seized passbooks. The Central Investigation Bureau’s (CIB) top officer, Police Lieutenant General Jirabhop Bhuridej, disclosed the details during a press briefing yesterday. The operation spanned across ten provinces, including Bangkok, Nonthaburi,…
- Business News
Tech giants AWS, Google and Microsoft to invest 300 billion baht in Thailand
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google, and Microsoft are set to invest in Thailand, marking a significant achievement for the nation’s economy. The total investment from these tech giants is expected to reach around 300 billion baht. The announcement was made by government spokesperson, Chai Wacharonke, following Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s successful talks with executives from the three tech powerhouses during…
- Thailand News
Thai CIB crackdown reveals 500 million baht online loan scam
The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has launched the CIB Anti Online Scam, a crackdown operation against a ruthless online loan scheme that has been running through various mobile applications. The operation, which took place at 11am today, led to the arrest of two key suspects and the discovery of more than 500 million baht in circulation. CIB’s operation took place…
- World News
Lady’s rock-solid gamble rocks the art world: 14.8 million baht red stone reveals jaw-dropping hidden value
A woman’s monumental investment in a peculiar red stone has shocked experts, yielding a return considerably higher than anticipated. The stone, originally purchased for around 14.8 million baht, was revealed to be a highly valuable artefact. In recent years, China has seen a surge in the buying and selling of antiques, items that are not only rare but also incredibly…
- Business News
New ESG fund could boost Thai stocks by up to 70 billion baht
Analysts predict that a forthcoming environmental, social and governance (ESG) fund could draw investments of between 20 and 70 billion baht into 114 stocks listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand’s (SET) ESG index this year. The long-term savings fund, which is set to be established later this year, will be focused on investing in domestic ESG stocks and bonds.…
- World News
Circus chaos: Lion’s great escape leaves Italian residents in a ‘purr-suit’ of safety (video)
“The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” so the 1982 pop classic by Tight Fit goes but that wasn’t the case for a lion in Italy named Kimba who escaped from the Ronnie Roller Circus troupe and roamed the streets of Ladispoli, causing the local authorities to urge residents to stay indoors for their safety. A video of the eight-year-old lion ambling past…
- Business News
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO sells for US$51.7 million at Sotheby’s becoming second most expensive car
A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO has been sold for a staggering US$51.7 million ( 18.6 million baht) at Sotheby’s in New York, making it the second most costly car ever auctioned. The sleek red vehicle had been held by an American collector for the preceding 38 years. The record for the highest auction price is still held by a Mercedes…
- China News
Wedding dowry drama: Bride rejects friend’s extra 1 million baht demand
A wedding in China took an unexpected turn when the bride, Xiao Meng, refused to bow to her close friend’s demand for an additional dowry of 200,000 yuan (1 million baht). Xiao Meng and her groom, a hardworking and ambitious young man named Xiao Jun, remained unfazed by the request, prioritising love over money. Xiao Jun, known for his good…
- Thailand News
Thai government to finance digital wallet scheme with 500 billion baht loan
The Thai government has plans to secure a loan of 500 billion baht to finance a digital wallet scheme, revealed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. This digital wallet scheme is targeted towards Thai citizens who are 16 years and older, earning less than 70,000 baht per month with less than 500,000 baht in bank deposits. The 61 year old Thai prime…
- Thailand News
Digital wallet boost: Thai government to inject 600,000 million baht into economy
The government is set to inject 600,000 million baht into the economy through the well-documented digital wallet initiative. This programme will provide 10,000 baht to Thai citizens aged 16 and above, with an income not exceeding 70,000 baht and savings of no more than 500,000 baht. The initiative, set to run for six months, will be applicable within the citizen’s…
- Thailand News
HPV vaccination drive: Thailand aims to inoculate 1 million young women
The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) in Thailand is on a mission: to vaccinate one million young women against the human papillomavirus (HPV) within 100 days. This ambitious initiative is part of a national campaign aiming to safeguard the health of the country’s female population. The campaign’s life-saving work began at Plookpanya School in Phuket Town, where 200 female…
- Thailand News
Two men arrested in major drug bust by MPB worth millions of baht
A recent crackdown by the Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) led to a drug bust and the arrest of two 25 year old men. The duo, identified as Ton from Chiang Rai province, and Narongkiet from Suphanburi province, were apprehended today at their rental residence in Phutthamonthon, Nakhon Pathom province, with an assortment of illegal drugs worth millions of baht. The…
- Thailand News
Bang Pla officials arrested in 2.3 million baht corruption scandal
A corruption scandal has surfaced in the Bang Phli district of Samut Prakan province, where the 61 year old chairman of Bang Pla Tambon Administrative Organisation (TAO), and his 44 year old secretary, were apprehended today. The duo was accused of demanding a 2.3 million-baht bribe from a local business. The arrest followed a complaint lodged by a business firm…
- Thailand News
Internet idol’s follower fiasco: Baifern busted for 10 million-baht scam at Thai mall
Police officers today arrested 31 year old Internet idol with over 100,000 followers, in a famous Thai mall. The Internet idol Baifern, real name Monthira, was accused of defrauding more than 40 investors of over 10 million baht in a hair and nail salon business. Police Colonel Thiti Saengsawang ordered officials, together with the PCT5 police and investigators from the…
- Thailand News
Speaking cat goes viral: Over seven million views for hungry feline (video)
A viral clip, amassing over seven million views, shows a speaking cat fluent in full sentences. The clear voice, requesting food, has stunned netizens. The video was posted by TikTok user @daisyduchy, the owner of the cat named Duchy. In the video, Duchy is seen calling out to its owner, stating its hunger, and asking for food. When asked if…
- Thailand News
3 men arrested for stealing and selling data of over 15 million Thais
Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) officers yesterday arrested three Thai men for stealing the personal information of more than 15 million Thais and selling it to scammers who used the information to dupe victims out of money. In February, the CCID police arrested a Thai engineer in Phuket for selling the personal information of more than 2 million people to…
- Business News
ICONSIAM’s billion baht renovation: M and first floors set for stunning transformation
ICONSIAM Mall is preparing a substantial investment of 1 billion baht for a significant renovation of the complex, set to start in July 2024. The refurbishment is specifically targeted at the M and first floors of ICONSIAM, with the project expected to run until mid-2025. The company’s managing director, Supoj Chaiwatsirikul, explained that the ICONSIAM billion baht renovation will adjust…
- Thailand News
Germany grants 16 billion baht to Thailand for climate change projects
Thailand is set to receive a significant contribution of 422 million euros (16 billion baht) from Germany, intended to fund various projects addressing climate change impacts. The announcement was made by Ernst Reichel, the German Ambassador to Thailand, during a press briefing yesterday. Reichel, who assumed his diplomatic role two months prior, underscored that climate change mitigation is a prime…
- World News
Chinese woman arrested for 3.5 million baht marriage scam
A 35 year old Chinese woman has become a hot topic in the online world after being arrested for defrauding three men of over 3.5 million baht in a complex marriage scam. Despite already having a family with considerable wealth and a real husband, the woman, known as Zhou, dated three men simultaneously, using her good looks to effortlessly win…
- Crime News
Timber thieves’ tumble: Thai police bust illegal logging gang in 33 million baht raid
In a daring crackdown on timber thieves’ crime, Thai police stormed a deforestation gang’s hideout in central Thailand, arresting one woman while four suspects managed to escape. The operation followed the discovery of illegal wood logs valued at approximately 33 million baht hidden in a warehouse in Phetchabun by officials from the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation.…
- Thailand News
Thai Foreign Minister donates 3 million baht to UN for Palestine refugees
In a compassionate gesture, Panpri Phahitthanukon, Thailand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, acted as a representative of his nation on November 3, in donating 3 million baht (US$84,451) to the United Nations (UN) to provide aid to Palestine refugees. This generous contribution is aimed at offering support during a tumultuous time in the Gaza Strip and expresses Thailand’s condolences for those…
