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  • Thailand NewsDriver perishes as 22-wheel truck overturns in Si Racha

    Driver perishes as 22-wheel truck overturns in Si Racha

    A tragic incident unfolded yesterday as a 22-wheel trailer truck lost control on a curve and overturned in the Si Racha district of Chon Buri, resulting in the driver’s death. The driver was trapped in the wreckage, and it took rescue workers over three hours to extricate the body. The accident occurred near the Burapha Golf Course in Si Racha.…

  • Things To Do10 most romantic sites in Thailand to visit with your sweetheart

    10 most romantic sites in Thailand to visit with your sweetheart

    Thailand is one of the most popular honeymoon destinations globally, and it’s easy to see why. A romantic getaway in Thailand can be as laid back or exciting as you want it to be. Having dinner by the beach watching the sunset, discovering diverse marine life, going on an adventure in the jungle, or exploring ancient temples hand in hand…

  • Thailand NewsSongkhla community faces steep rent hike from temple land

    Songkhla community faces steep rent hike from temple land

    Residents of the community surrounding Wat Khuan Mit in Songkhla raised concerns as the temple, which owns the land they reside on, dramatically increased the rent by twelvefold. The escalation in rental fees has led to severe hardship for the locals, many of whom have lived there since their ancestors’ time. Negotiations with the temple’s caretakers have not yielded any…

  • Thailand NewsAgriculture chief defends against bribe claims in corruption case

    Agriculture chief defends against bribe claims in corruption case

    The Director-General of the Department of Rice staunchly defended actions taken in a controversy involving a well-known activist, Srisuwan Janraya, who was offered money to halt corruption complaints. At 1pm today, January 30, at the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Natthakit Khanthip addressed the allegations that a consultant to the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives suggested that the director-general’s wife…

  • Thailand NewsUthenthawai campus halts admissions amid escalating student gang violence

    Uthenthawai campus halts admissions amid escalating student gang violence

    The Uthenthawai Campus of the Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-Ok has been directed by Supamas Isarabhakdi, the Minister of Higher Education Science Research and Innovation, to halt admitting new students and expedite its relocation. This decision aims to curb the escalating violence resulting from clashes between student gangs from the Uthenthawai Campus and the nearby Pathumwan Institute of Technology. During…

  • Thailand NewsThai man takes legal action against boyfriend for stealing 35,000 baht and iPhone (video)

    Thai man takes legal action against boyfriend for stealing 35,000 baht and iPhone (video)

    A Thai man took legal action against his boyfriend for stealing a mobile phone and 35,000 baht from his bank account. The victim said he still loved his boyfriend and would drop the charge if he returned his valuables. The victim, 24 year old Jitpanu Sa-ardluan, took to social media after his boyfriend, 21 year old Boonlong, stole his mobile…

  • Thailand NewsStray bullet injures man in Bangkok car park incident

    Stray bullet injures man in Bangkok car park incident

    A stray bullet hit a man in the leg as he sat in his car in a Bangkok car park last night. The incident was reported to the Thonglor police around 8.50pm by the victim, Voraset Klueniam, a 53 year old man. Voraset was in his vehicle, stationed in a parking area on Rama 4 Road, when a bullet, originating…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok singer arrested for 2 million baht luxury theft spree

    Bangkok singer arrested for 2 million baht luxury theft spree

    An up-and-coming singer was apprehended by Bangkok’s Metropolitan Police on allegations of stealing over 2 million baht worth of luxury branded goods. The arrest of 29 year old Thanandon Ramasutha, was the culmination of a meticulous police investigation following a burglary at a celebrity manager’s home in January 2024. On January 29, in front of a house in the Lat…

  • Thailand NewsOff-duty officer thwarts armed assault at Tak gas station

    Off-duty officer thwarts armed assault at Tak gas station

    A quick-thinking police officer has been praised for his decisive actions in averting a potential assault at a gas station in Tak. The incident, which occurred today, January 30, saw the officer, identified as Police Lance Corporal Patiphan Kachewapha, thwart an armed man’s attempt to assault a woman in the ladies’ restroom. The event unfolded when Patiphan Kachewapha, an officer…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket’s Chalong hospital officially opens, boosting local healthcare

    Phuket’s Chalong hospital officially opens, boosting local healthcare

    The long-awaited opening of Chalong Hospital in Phuket was officially inaugurated by the Minister of Public Health, Dr Cholnan Srikaew. The hospital, which had its soft opening back in November 2019, had its grand opening postponed due to the global pandemic. The opening ceremony was marked with a nod to the generous benefactors whose contributions enabled the establishment of the…

  • Thailand NewsPhetchaburi police hunt for killer after man shot 14 times

    Phetchaburi police hunt for killer after man shot 14 times

    A brutal murder on the streets of Phetchaburi has local police searching for a cold-blooded killer who shot a 30 year old mobile trader known for his good looks, multiple times in broad daylight. The assailant, captured on CCTV footage, pursued the victim, Suthat, on a motorcycle before firing at close range and then fleeing the scene. The incident occurred…

  • Thailand NewsRayong solar company lays off 800 amid financial woes

    Rayong solar company lays off 800 amid financial woes

    A prominent solar cell manufacturing company in Rayong has been forced to lay off a significant number of employees, totalling 800, affecting both day and night shifts. The layoffs come as a consequence of several months of financial strain where the company had deferred paying 75% of wages. The Chon Buri-Rayong News Page today reported that the company decided to…

  • Thailand NewsChiang Mai lottery fever spikes with lucky numbers for Chinese New Year

    Chiang Mai lottery fever spikes with lucky numbers for Chinese New Year

    The bustling city of Chiang Mai is witnessing a surge in the popularity of lottery tickets as locals eagerly seek out auspicious numbers for the upcoming draw on February 1. The demand is particularly high for numbers associated with Chinese New Year, which aligns with the Year of the Dragon according to the Chinese calendar. In the early hours of…

  • Thailand NewsThai man and transwoman arrested on child porn charges

    Thai man and transwoman arrested on child porn charges

    Police arrested a Thai man and a transwoman for making and selling child porn. Three female victims were rescued, the youngest was only 13 years old. Officers from the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPD) and Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) reported two successful crackdowns on the production and sale of child pornography to the media yesterday, January 29. The suspect in…

  • Thailand NewsThai gold prices drop at market open, gold bars at 34,050 baht

    Thai gold prices drop at market open, gold bars at 34,050 baht

    Gold prices in Thailand saw a decline at the opening of the market, comparing the last price from January 29. The Gold Traders Association (GTA) reported the selling rate for gold ornaments at 34,550 baht per baht-weight (a traditional Thai unit of measurement for gold, equating to 15.16 grammes) for today, marking a decrease of 100 baht from the previous…

  • Thailand NewsThai student allegedly raped by police officer over fine fracas in northern Thailand

    Thai student allegedly raped by police officer over fine fracas in northern Thailand

    A Grade 11 Thai student was allegedly raped by a police officer after she failed to pay a 2,000 baht fine for failing to produce a driving licence in the Isaan province of, northern Thailand. The story began when the well-known page Saimai Survive shared the student’s distressing story after she was stopped by officers for not possessing a driving…

  • Business NewsSET index may drop below 1,300 due to digital wallet handout

    SET index may drop below 1,300 due to digital wallet handout

    The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index could potentially plummet below the 1,300-point mark this year, warns the CEO of One Asset Management (ONEAM), Pote Harinasuta. This alarming projection is associated with the government’s proposed digital wallet handout which could result in Thailand’s credit rating being downgraded and a subsequent hike in corporate borrowing costs. Key factors that could influence…

  • Thailand NewsSwiss man confesses to strangling wife during argument in Thailand

    Swiss man confesses to strangling wife during argument in Thailand

    A 53 year old Swiss national confessed to Thai police that he inadvertently strangled his wife, Orathai Posee-ngarm, during a heated argument. The confession came during a five-hour interrogation at the Khon Buri Police Station, where the Swiss man, known only as Roland, had initially gone to retrieve his previously seized passport. Roland’s confession also revealed that he had transported…

  • Thailand NewsBody of missing Thai man found on roadside, arms and legs bound

    Body of missing Thai man found on roadside, arms and legs bound

    A motorcycle rider stumbled upon the dead body of a missing Thai man on the roadside of a motorway in the Bang Pakong district of Chachoengsao province near Bangkok. He bore a gunshot wound to his head, and his arms and legs were bound. The 18 year old motorcycle rider, Pornthep Thomthisaeng, reported the discovery of the body to Bang…

  • Thailand NewsIFEC begins rehabilitation with top advisors for Dara Thewi Hotel

    IFEC begins rehabilitation with top advisors for Dara Thewi Hotel

    The Central Bankruptcy Court ordered the rehabilitation of Inter Far East Energy Public Company Limited (IFEC), the original owner of Dara Thewi Hotel, and appointed Deloitte Planner as the financial advisor and Phoenix Advisory Services as the legal advisor. The announcement, made today, follows IFEC’s petition for rehabilitation under case number black ฟฟ.7/2566 according to the Bankruptcy Act B.E. 1940…

  • Thailand NewsUdon Thani family terrorised nightly by local youth’s attacks

    Udon Thani family terrorised nightly by local youth’s attacks

    A family in Udon Thani is living in fear after their home has been persistently targeted by a local youth. The family’s residence in Nong Han district has been under siege, with objects ranging from rocks and beer bottles to dumbbells and even ping pong bombs being hurled into their property by a teenager. The situation has escalated to the…

  • Politics NewsRock-solid plea: Don’t send Bi-2 back to Russia, urges Human Rights Watch director (video)

    Rock-solid plea: Don’t send Bi-2 back to Russia, urges Human Rights Watch director (video)

    A Human Rights Watch director pleaded with the Thai authorities not to deport a Russian rock band back to their homeland. Elaine Pearson, the Asia Director of the Human Rights Watch division, revealed that the Russian-Belarusian rock band Bi-2 faces persecution for their outspoken public criticism of the Russian government if Thailand deports them back home. The Thai police arrested…

  • Thailand NewsNakhon Si Thammarat abbot charged with animal cruelty

    Nakhon Si Thammarat abbot charged with animal cruelty

    The abbot of a temple in Nakhon Si Thammarat is facing animal cruelty charges after reportedly hitting a stray dog with a stick, causing severe eye injuries. The 37 year old abbot Danai of Wat Chan Por in Tha Sala district, along with a 15 year old temple novice, identified only as A, voluntarily appeared at the Tha Sala Police…

  • Business NewsThailand govt pushes for 500-billion-baht loan to boost economy

    Thailand govt pushes for 500-billion-baht loan to boost economy

    Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat underlined the government’s prerogative to deem the current economy as crisis-ridden, a pivotal aspect for sanctioning the 500-billion-baht loan bill to propel its digital wallet disbursement scheme. According to him, the definition of an economic crisis is subjective, hinging on individual perception. Nonetheless, the government’s assessment paints the picture of an economy in dire need…

  • Business NewsMuang Thai Life Assurance diversifies into healthcare business

    Muang Thai Life Assurance diversifies into healthcare business

    Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL) is actively pursuing plans to diversify its portfolio by investing in medical treatment businesses. The company’s president and chief executive, Sara Lamsam, confirmed this strategic move. According to Lamsam, this expansion is in response to a trend observed in markets such as the United States, Europe, and other Asian countries where insurance companies are leveraging…

  • Business NewsThai government seeks interest rate cut as household debt fuels recession

    Thai government seeks interest rate cut as household debt fuels recession

    Thailand’s economy is currently grappling with a recession triggered by soaring household debt, as reported by the Deputy Finance Minister, Julapun Amornvivat, today. This intensified the call for the central bank to reduce interest rates. Julapun also expressed the government’s commitment to the 500 billion baht distribution plan, which aims to allocate 10,000 baht per person to 50 million Thai…

  • Best ofMusic festivals in Thailand to look forward to in 2024 (so far)

    Music festivals in Thailand to look forward to in 2024 (so far)

    2023 marked a significant comeback for music festivals in Thailand after a long pandemic-induced hiatus. And the enthusiasm continues into 2024! This year, music festivals are becoming a year-round affair, with numerous events lined up throughout the calendar. But of course, with so much happening, staying updated on venues, dates, and performers can be a task. That’s why we’ve compiled…

  • Thailand NewsThai rock icons Cocktail to disband in 2025 after two decades

    Thai rock icons Cocktail to disband in 2025 after two decades

    Renowned Thai rock band Cocktail, acclaimed for hits such as Kneel, You Make Me Sad, You, Persevere, Not Second, and others, announced they will disband in 2025. After more than two decades of captivating audiences with their music, the band members have decided to part ways and pursue individual paths in life, marking the end of an era for their…

  • China NewsBride’s tears at arranged marriage ignite debate in China

    Bride’s tears at arranged marriage ignite debate in China

    A beautiful bride’s tearful appearance throughout her wedding day in Gansu Province, China, sparked sympathy and intense discussion across social media platforms. Netizens shared images of the distraught bride, who was strikingly attractive but visibly upset and consistently avoided any contact with the groom. This has led to widespread speculation about the circumstances that led to such an unhappy day…

  • CannabisSocial equity in cannabis legalization

    Social equity in cannabis legalization

    Thailand’s bold move to become the first Asian country to legalize recreational cannabis has sparked a lively debate on social equity. While many celebrate the freedom and potential economic benefits, concerns about public health and the impact on youth are surfacing. But there’s a silver lining you might not have considered: the potential for social equity gains. This shift not…