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- Things To Do
Things to see and do around Chinatown, Bangkok
Bangkok’s Chinatown, also known as Yaowarat, is its own destination. The lively area is full of incredible restaurants, bustling markets, and Chinese temples. It’s a fantastic place for people who want to explore the city’s street food and soak in Thai-Chinese culture. However, with so many things to see and do, it can get pretty confusing for visitors. That’s why…
- Business News
EV battery boom: Can AI help Thailand drive to the top?
Thailand is revving up for a major geopolitical boost by focusing on electric vehicle (EV) batteries and auto components, including integrated circuit packaging and testing. According to Taiwan’s Profet AI, the key to speeding up product delivery, slashing costs, and raising standards lies in adopting cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) amid ongoing economic headwinds. Jerry Huang, co-founder and CEO of Profet…
- Thailand News
Koh Pha Ngan shopkeeper’s laughing gas caper goes up in smoke
A Koh Pha Ngan shopkeeper has been caught red-handed peddling balloons stuffed with nitrous oxide, better known as laughing gas, without a licence, and it’s no laughing matter! Rangsiman Jaisamer was busted by police in his Haad Rin shop early today, August 22, where officers discovered two cylinders of the giggly gas and a stash of balloons ready for sale.…
- Thailand News
3 Thai TikTok stars arrested for 6 million baht Forex scam
Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) arrested three Thai TikTok stars for deceiving victims in a Forex scam, causing a total loss exceeding 6 million baht. The three arrested TikTokers were identified as a 31 year old woman named Apinya, a 43 year old man named Rattawut, and a 41 year old woman named Prapakorn. Various valuables worth approximately 6…
- Thailand News
Bangkok to Beijing train: Mekong River railway bridge opens
Travellers are one step closer to an epic train journey from Bangkok to Beijing as a new railway bridge over the Mekong River has opened, linking Thailand and Laos by rail for the first time. This milestone, completed last month, leaves just a few dozen miles of a trackless gap before the route can finally reach China. With the launch…
- Transport News
Thailand urged to subsidise public transport with vehicle tax funds
The Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) urged the government to subsidise public transport fares using funds sourced from taxes on personal vehicles, land, and windfall profits. This recommendation emerged during the inaugural meeting of the Consumer Council for Public Transportation Users, aimed at developing a safer and fairer public transport system through collaborative guidelines and projects. TCC President Boonyeun Siritham highlighted…
- Crime News
Teenager critically injured in brutal knife attack in Nonthaburi
A first-year vocational student was brutally attacked in broad daylight, leaving him in critical condition. The incident took place in Bang Bua Thong, Nonthaburi, when a group of teenagers wielding knives clashed violently. Yesterday, August 21, at 5pm, officers from Bang Bua Thong Police Station in Nonthaburi received reports of a stabbing incident involving teenagers. The event occurred in Soi…
- Thailand News
Thai MP faces axe for defying party and mingling with rivals
The Thai Sang Thai (TST) Party plans to boot out one of its MPs for repeatedly flouting the party’s stance and rubbing shoulders with rival factions. The ethics panel, led by TST bigwigs Khunying Sudarat Keyurapan and Pokin Polakul, has put Yasothon MP Supaporn Salapsri in the hot seat after she voted against the party line multiple times. Supaporn, a…
- Thailand News
Petition claims Bhumjaithai leaders encroached on forest park land
A petition was submitted to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) against Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul and the party Secretary-General Chaichanok Chidchob over alleged land encroachment in Khao Kradong Forest Park, Buriram. Lawyer Pattharpong Supassorn lodged the complaint yesterday, August 21, calling for an investigation into a building project on a 5,083-rai land plot owned by the State Railway of Thailand…
- Thailand News
Police pursue suspect after man murdered near Khon Kaen temple
Police are actively pursuing the suspect who brutally murdered a man on a road near a temple in Khon Kaen province. The victim’s brother revealed that the deceased had been helping with a funeral in the village and was attacked while on his way to deliver food to an elderly acquaintance. Surachet Matnok, a sub-inspector at Nong Song Hong Police…
- Phuket News
2 Chinese women and foreign-Thai couple clash in Phuket mall
Police are searching for a foreign man and his Thai wife after two Chinese women accused the couple of physically assaulting them outside a shopping mall in Phuket. The Chinese woman named Wu and her daughter named Jang filed a complaint at Wichit Police Station in Phuket on Tuesday, August 20, after an altercation with the foreign man and his…
- Thailand News
Disabled woman killed in Samut Songkhram shooting
A tragic shooting incident occurred last night in Samut Songkhram, resulting in the death of a disabled woman. The police have identified eight suspects and expect to apprehend them by tonight. Police received a report of a fatal shooting at 8.30pm yesterday, August 21, behind Wat Phuang Malai in Mueang district, Samut Songkhram province. The investigation team, led by Woraboon…
- Thailand News
Teen brawl in Samut Prakan causes traffic chaos (video)
A group of teenagers clashed violently on a road in Samut Prakan province, causing significant disruption and damage to vehicles, leading a witness to label them as societal nuisances. Facebook user Maem posted a video showing a group of teenagers engaging in a brawl with a gang of students near a U-turn median, causing a traffic jam. The altercation not…
- Business News
Gold prices hit record US$2,531 amid interest rate cut speculation
Gold prices continue their upward trajectory, reaching a new record high of US$2,531 per ounce yesterday. Investors are closely monitoring signals from the Federal Reserve regarding potential interest rate cuts at its September meeting. Gold brokers attribute the increase to the asset’s status as a safe haven amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Tanarat Pasawongse,…
- Thailand News
Thai man assaults escort over service time dispute
A Thai man assaulted an escort after she refused to extend her service time, leading to a heated argument and subsequent violence. The incident was reported yesterday by the Facebook page à¸à¸µà¸‹à¹‰à¸à¸‚ยี้ข่าว3 which posted details and photos of the assaulted woman. The altercation began when the man requested to extend the escort’s service time but the woman wanted to go home.…
- Bangkok News
Doctor charged for assaulting, stripping teenage boy in Bangkok
Prosecutors have formally charged four individuals, including a doctor, for allegedly assaulting a 14 year old boy in Lak Si district, Bangkok and forcing him to strip. Evidence will be reviewed on December 9. The defendants have been granted temporary release. The Office of the Special Prosecutor for Criminal Cases 4 submitted a lawsuit against Doctor Weerayuth Naenna, Doctor Weerayut…
- Thailand News
Maha Sarakham abbot defrocked for meth use after drug test
Police in Maha Sarakham arrested the abbot of Wat Nong Sim Yai after a drug test revealed methamphetamine (meth) use. The abbot admitted to using the drug, claiming curiosity as his motive. Local officials from the Borabue district received complaints from residents about possible drug-related activities involving monks at Wat Nong Sim Yai. Responding to these concerns, they tested four…
- Travel
22 best apps for travelling in Thailand
Planning a trip to Thailand in 2024? You are among many travellers. With over 39 million tourists visiting Thailand in 2019, it remains a top global travel destination. Whether you are exploring Bangkok’s vibrant streets, relaxing on Phuket’s beaches, or trekking through Chiang Mai, the right apps can significantly enhance your travel experience. This article highlights the 22 best apps…
- Health
Health insurance tips for foreigners moving to Thailand
Health insurance for foreigners in Thailand is crucial due to the high costs of medical treatment. Evaluating your needs is essential for selecting the right policy. Consider inpatient and outpatient care, along with maternity care if necessary. Coverage regions should be either worldwide or specific to ASEAN or Thailand. Those with pre-existing conditions need plans that include these treatments. How…
- Thailand News
Police seize nearly 2 million meth pills in Saraburi drug bust
Saraburi Highway police intercepted a drug trafficking operation, seizing nearly 2 million methamphetamine (meth) pills from a pickup truck in Nong Khae district, Saraburi province. Officers patrolling Highway 2044 near Raphiphat Canal noticed a suspicious grey pickup truck on Tuesday, August 20. When signalled to stop, the driver sped away, eventually abandoning the vehicle in Chonprathan Soi 1 and fleeing…
- Pattaya News
Pattaya motorbike taxi driver arrested for selling kratom juice
Police in Pattaya detained a female motorbike taxi driver on Monday for selling unauthorised kratom juice, aiming to mitigate financial strains during Thailand’s economic difficulties. The arrest was made on Soi Phothisan 1/1 in the Naklua area, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province. Police officers yesterday, August 19, apprehended Sirikaset, a 60 year old motorcycle taxi driver, who was found…
- Crime News
Aggressive driver terrorises women at Buriram training centre (video)
A man in his mid-forties drove a black Ford Everest aggressively into a university, verbally abusing a group of women aged around 50, claiming they had cut him off while driving. The police are now investigating the incident. Yesterday, August 21, a group of residents from Thai Charoen, Moo 4, Hu Thanop, Pakam district, Buriram province, filed a report at…
- Crime News
Police seize over one million methamphetamine pills in Sakon Nakhon
Police in Sakon Nakhon Province seized over one million methamphetamine pills, thanks to a tip-off from locals. The seizure took place yesterday, August 21, at the Border Patrol Police Division 23 headquarters, where officials reported the details of the operation. On the previous day, Border Patrol Police Companies 235 and 236 received intelligence about a drug trafficking operation. The traffickers…
- Road deaths
Motorcycle accident on Phahonyothin Road leaves one dead
A tragic motorcycle collision claimed the life of a 66 year old mechanic and left two young men in critical condition. The accident occurred yesterday on Phahonyothin Road, near the Thoen bus terminal in Lom Raet, Thoen district, Lampang province. Police Captain Satean Phanthariyasatean, an investigator from Thoen Police Station, received the report of the accident involving two motorcycles, resulting…
- Thailand News
Viral dugong sighting stuns Phuket
A video of a rare dugong swimming near the bustling Rawai Bridge in Phuket has taken social media by storm, sparking calls for immediate action from local officials. The 41-second clip, posted on the Phuket Info Centre’s Facebook page, shows the elusive sea creature gracefully navigating the waters of Rawai Beach, a popular tourist destination. Filmed yesterday morning, August 20,…
- Thailand News
Authentic Thai flavours invade Kazakhstan
Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce turned up the heat in Kazakhstan, recognising three Thai restaurants for delivering an unbeatable authentic taste with the prestigious Thai SELECT certification. At the forefront of this culinary accolade is Bangkok Thai Café in Almaty, a restaurant that leaves no stone unturned in bringing the true essence of Thailand to Central Asia. With skilled Thai chefs…
- Thailand News
Gun-toting schoolkids spark East Pattaya chaos
Violence erupted on the streets of East Pattaya as shocking footage emerged yesterday, showing school kids from a local public school and a rival private school engaging in brutal confrontations. The disturbing scenes, captured on Soi Nern Plub Wan in Nong Prue, reveal students clashing in a series of chaotic brawls. These violent altercations have reportedly occurred at least three times…
- Phuket News
Taxi to the danger zone: Driver stabbed in Phuket passenger showdown
An airport taxi driver stabbed a fellow driver outside a hotel in the Patong neighbourhood of Phuket yesterday after a dispute over passengers. Officers from Patong Police Station investigated the stabbing outside Novotel Vintage Park Resort and arrested the attacker, 55 year old Raphiphan Saelor, at the scene. The injured victim, 40 year old Apinan Boonpha, was rushed to hospital…
- Thailand News
Thai PM Paetongtarn’s star-studded birthday bash
Pheu Thai’s 141 MPs gathered yesterday to honour their leader, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, on the eve of her 38th birthday. The event, which doubled as a heartfelt thank you to her predecessor, Srettha Thavisin, was held a day before Paetongtarn’s actual birthday at the party’s headquarters in the Shinawatra 3 Building. Paetongtarn, who officially turns 38 today, kicked off…
- Thailand News
Pita vows to reform Thailand’s broken political system
Thailand’s political arena has been thrown into disarray once again, as Pita Limjaroenrat, the embattled leader of the now-dissolved Move Forward Party (MFP), issues a stark warning: without judicial reform, the country will continue to go around in circles. Pita’s comments follow two seismic court rulings that not only disbanded his progressive party but also ousted a prime minister, leaving…
