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Phuket News
Russian tourist’s tragic fall from Phuket condo under investigation
A 20 year old Russian tourist tragically fell to his death from a seventh-floor condominium in Phuket. Police are investigating the incident and have contacted the Russian embassy to inform the family and repatriate the body for religious rites. Officers from Chalong Police Station in Phuket received a report about a male tourist who had fallen from a height. The incident…
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Crime News
Yakuza members arrested in Nong Khai for brutal murder over debt
Two members of a Yakuza gang were arrested and conducted a crime scene reenactment after being apprehended in Nong Khai for the gruesome murder and dismemberment of a Japanese national over an unpaid debt of 8 million baht. Police discovered the dismembered body of 47 year old Japanese national Kaba Shima Ryosuke in Soi Jadsan Swing 2, Ban Kluay-Sai Noi…
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Thailand News
Fatal shipyard explosion in Ayutthaya confirmed free of chemical hazards
A fatal explosion at a shipyard in Ayutthaya‘s Bang Sai district has revealed no chemical contamination in the surrounding area, officials confirmed today. Public health officials surveyed the site, located next to the Chao Phraya River, and determined that no dangerous chemical residues were present that could pose a health risk to locals. Natnicha Buranasiri, from the Secretariat Office of…
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Crime News
Man arrested for shooting ex-wife’s house amid legal dispute
A man has been arrested after allegedly shooting at his ex-wife’s house amid ongoing legal disputes following their divorce. He admitted to the crime, stating he was drunk and stressed by his ex-wife’s threats and legal actions against him. Police apprehended 37 year old Sopon at a factory in the Laem Chabang Industrial Estate in Chon Buri. Officers, including Deputy…
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Crime News
Thai police seize 10 million meth pills in Loei province
Thai Defence Minister Sutin Klangsang announced the seizure of 10 million methamphetamine pills, ordering stringent border measures and public cooperation to curb drug trafficking. The operation took place in Loei Province, involving various military and local police. Yesterday, at the 21st Ranger Unit, Sutin Klangsang held a press conference regarding the significant drug bust in Loei Province. The operation, conducted…
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Thailand News
Woman found dead in car after loan shark debt dispute
A man was found grieving over his wife’s body after a heated argument earlier in the day, following her secret borrowing of money from loan sharks. The incident led to a tragic end when she was found dead inside her car. Police received a report at 5pm yesterday, August 10, about a woman’s body discovered in a car parked near…
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Thailand Weather Updates
Heavy rain and thunderstorms to hit 32 Thai provinces today
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued another weather warning for today, predicting heavy rain in 32 provinces, with 60% of Bangkok expected to experience thunderstorms from afternoon to evening. Flash floods and forest runoff are potential risks. The TMD forecasts increased rainfall across Thailand over the next 24 hours, particularly in the upper northeastern and lower southern regions. Despite the…
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Crime News
Postal worker killed in machete attack at chumphon post office
An ex-postal worker attacked his former manager with a machete, leading to a struggle where the attacker was fatally injured. The incident, which occurred inside a post office in Pathio District, Chumphon Province, left many questions unanswered. The tragic event took place on the afternoon of August 8. The former employee, who had been dismissed from his job, entered the…
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Pattaya News
Chon Buri villagers protest against plastic factory malpractice
Over 100 villagers in Chon Buri from Nong Hiang sub-district and Nong Prue Sub-district assembled to protest against a plastic smelting factory, citing ongoing issues with foul odours and wastewater emissions. The villagers claim these problems have persisted for many years, despite previous protests and inspections. In an earlier protest on July 24, officials from the Chon Buri Provincial Industry…
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Koh Samui News
Koh Samui demolishes unauthorised luxury villas on hillside
Koh Samui Municipality has demolished two luxury villas under construction without proper authorisation on a hillside in Koh Samui. The owners failed to comply with the municipality’s order to carry out the demolition themselves. Koh Samui District Chief Kampanat Klinsaowakon, alongside Colonel Dusit Kaysornkaew of the Fourth Army Region’s land investigative unit and other officials, spearheaded the operation to demolish…
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Pattaya News
Bang Lamung launches volunteer network to tackle waste crisis
Bang Lamung Municipality launched the Local Volunteer Network (LVN) for the Environment (LVN) project for 2024. The inauguration event took place at the Wisutthachar Dome and was led by Lieutenant Colonel Jarawat Chinnawat, Mayor of Banglamung Municipality, alongside other municipal officials. The project attracted enthusiastic participation from housewives, the elderly, community members, and various local clubs. The LVN project addresses…
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Crime News
Bangkok aircon technician steals Rolex, pawns it for 80,000 baht
An air conditioning technician turned thief stole a customer’s Rolex valued at 250,000 baht and pawned it the following day for a fraction of its value at 80,000 baht. Bang Khen police, led by Anan Worasaart, ordered the arrest of 35 year old Bancha, and 23 year old Kawalin after they were found with a Rolex Oyster Perpetua worth approximately…
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Bangkok News
Toll fees on Bangkok expressways waived for Mother’s Day
Thailand’s Expressway Authority (EXAT) announced that toll fees will be waived on three major expressways tomorrow, August 11, in celebration of Mother’s Day. This initiative aims to ease travel and reduce expenses for the public. Starting from 12.01am to midnight, tolls will be free on the Chalerm Maha Nakhon Expressway (comprising 20 toll booths), the Si Rat Expressway (31 toll…
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Thailand News
Mother demands justice after daughter’s death in police custody
A mother has called for justice after her daughter died in police custody on suspicion of drug offences, presenting evidence of suspicious circumstances and missing belongings. The mother, 56 year old Supaporn Kanjana from Buriram province, brought photos and death certification documents to Patarapong Suphakson, a prominent lawyer, seeking help following the death of her daughter, 30 year old Suphansa…
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Thailand News
Drug addict opens fire at neighbour’s house in Samut Prakan
A young drug addict believed his neighbours were out to harm him and opened fire on their home in a Samut Prakan village. Fortunately, police apprehended him before any severe damage occurred. Ban Khlong Suan Police Station yesterday, August 9, received a report of a man frantically shooting at his neighbour’s house, causing significant damage. The incident took place in…
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Pattaya News
Bang Lamung chief cracks down on gambling and drugs in Pattaya
Bang Lamung District Chief Wikit Manarojkij recently led a monthly meeting with village headmen and local leaders at the district office, the primary agenda focused on the stringent enforcement of policies against gambling and drug-related activities. Wikit underscored two crucial policies that require strict adherence: the ban on gambling and the crackdown on drug offences. He voiced concerns about unreported…
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Thailand News
Thailand launches price cuts to boost economy before digital wallet
The Ministry of Commerce, in collaboration with 150 manufacturers, retailers, and government agencies, is launching a nationwide price reduction event to alleviate living costs and stimulate the economy before the digital wallet launch. Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai announced that the Ministry of Commerce invited government agencies, consumer goods manufacturers, wholesale and retail chains, the Thai Retailers Association, and other…
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Bangkok News
Bangkok temple raid reveals drug use among monks and residents
Police conducted a raid at a prominent temple in the Khlong Sam Wa district of Bangkok, uncovering drug use among monks and temple residents. Eight monks and 12 laypersons tested positive for drugs, and 16 voluntarily sought drug rehabilitation. The raid occurred yesterday, August 9, spearheaded by Phanurat Lakboon, Secretary-General of the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), in…
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Thailand News
Jealous husband kills wife and himself in ‘cursed’ house
A tragic incident occurred involving a jealous husband who allegedly murdered his wife, a postpartum massage therapist, before subsequently taking his own life. Neighbours believe the house, which has seen nine deaths in a decade, is cursed. At 12.30pm yesterday, August 9, the Deputy Inspector of Khan Na Yao Police Station, Teerapong Chuayprasom, received a murder report at a house in…
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Thailand Weather Updates
Brolly time: Thailand braces for heavy rain and flash floods
Thailand is set to experience heavy rainfall despite hot daytime temperatures, with 33 provinces expected to face severe weather conditions, including heavy rain. The Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts increased rain from today, August 10 to 12, especially in four regions. The TMD issued a 24-hour weather forecast for today, indicating that Thailand’s upper and lower parts will have less rain…
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Thailand News
Pathum Thani police seize e-cigarettes worth 36 million baht
Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) officers raided two large warehouses storing e-cigarettes in Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, with a seized value exceeding 36 million baht. This operation followed a previous raid in Bang Kapi, Bangkok, in March. At 5pm yesterday, August 9, Assistant Police Commissioner Nirandon Lueamsri, along with the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) Division 2 and other officials…
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Thailand News
Family feud ends in tragedy as brother-in-law kills sister’s husband
A family feud ended in tragedy when a brother-in-law stabbed his sister’s husband to death after being unemployed for eight months. The incident occurred yesterday, August 9, in a two-storey house in Phaisalee, Nakhon Sawan province. Police and emergency responders found 52 year old Theerachart dead in the living room with stab wounds to his right chest and upper right…
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Thailand News
Tuk tuk drivers’ street fight goes viral, sparking outrage (video)
A street brawl between two tuk tuk drivers erupted yesterday, drawing significant online attention and criticism. The incident saw the drivers engage in a heated physical altercation, ignoring the desperate pleas of bystanders to stop. A video of the confrontation quickly went viral on social media, showing one of the drivers wielding a stick as the argument escalated. Despite numerous…
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Thailand News
Thai man admits cutting off penis and killing victim in land dispute
Police arrested a Thai man for brutally killing another man on a road in the northern province of Kamphaengphet by repeatedly slashing him and cutting off his penis. The murder stemmed from a land dispute. Officers from the Khlonglan Police Station on Thursday, August 8, were called to the scene in the Khlong Ngarn district at about 10pm. The crime…
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Lifestyle
Stay elegant and suit up with the top tailors in Sukhumvit
Coasting down the Sukhumvit district, the action-packed and busy streets present you with an abundance of opportunity. A lot to do, a lot to see, and a lot to buy as well. With that, you have opportunities to stay stylish, dapper, and elegant as well. Along Sukhumvit, there are tailor shops that aim to make you look classy with elegant…
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Thailand News
Gold prices rise sharply following recent declines
Gold prices surged today following a significant drop, according to the latest data from the Gold Traders Association (GTA). As of 9am, today, August 9, the price of gold jewellery was being sold at 40,950 baht per baht-weight, reflecting an increase of 250 baht compared to the final price yesterday. Today’s gold prices saw gold bullion in the domestic market…
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Thailand News
Bang Lamung district chief marks 41st birthday with leaders
A grand celebration took place at the home of Wikit Manarojkit on Pattaya-Naklua Road, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province marking his 41st birthday. The event, held yesterday, August 8, drew a significant crowd of notable figures from various sectors. Wikit Manarojkit, known endearingly as Amphoe Ton, and Ratchadaporn Tharasombat, President of the Banglamung Red Cross, warmly welcomed guests into…
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World News
Rare Marvel T-shirt from 1997 sells for over 220,000 baht
A rare Marvel T-shirt from 1997, featuring designs of Silver Surfer, Daredevil, and Spider-Man, has gone viral after an intense bidding war saw its price skyrocket past 200,000 baht on an online auction. The auction, started by Facebook user Sarayut Sakha, showcased a white T-shirt from 1997 with a chest measurement of 22.5 inches and a length of 29 inches.…
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Thailand News
British tourist missing after trip to Bangkok found safe in Finland
A British tourist who went missing after a trip to Bangkok has been found safe and well according to his older sister. The British man, Simon Robinson, is in Helsinki, Finland. The 27 year old British man was on holiday in Bangkok with friends and scheduled to return home to Boston in Lincolnshire on August 3. He had earlier informed his…
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Transport News
Hyundai’s 1-billion-baht ‘charge’ lights up Thailand’s electric future
Hyundai Mobility Manufacturing (Thailand) is set to produce battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and batteries in Thailand by 2026, following the approval of its 1-billion-baht project by the Board of Investment (BoI). The announcement came after the project received approval under the second-phase electric vehicle (EV) incentive package, known as EV3.5, which was confirmed yesterday, August 8. The Thai government offers…
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Politics News
House to select new deputy speaker after Padipat loses MP status
The House of Representatives is set to select a new first deputy House speaker next Wednesday following Padipat Suntiphada’s loss of MP status, a result of the constitutional court’s dissolution of the Move Forward Party (MFP), according to chief government whip Wisut Chainaroon. A Pheu Thai Party MP, Wisut, emphasised that the position must be filled by a member of…
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Thailand News
Stroke leads Thai man to drowning while flirting with transwoman
A tragic love story unfolded today in the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima when a Thai man drowned after suffering a heart attack while flirting with a transwoman by a moat. Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima Police Station officers investigated the death of the 30 year old man, whose name remains undisclosed, at the side of the moat on Kamhaeng Songkram Road.…
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Thailand News
Golden eel ‘hooks’ Prachinburi locals with luck-boosting hopes
A golden eel caught the attention of locals in Prachinburi, leading them to believe it would bring good luck and prompting them to keep it. Residents are now flocking to see the eel and hoping to get lucky numbers from it. Residents reported capturing a gleaming golden eel yesterday, August 8, in the village of Moo 6, Hua Wa Subdistrict,…
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Thailand News
Kuwaiti Embassy urges citizens to follow Thai Laws
The Embassy of the State of Kuwait in the Kingdom of Thailand, under the leadership of His Excellency Ambassador Mohammad Hussain Al-Failakawi, is closely monitoring recent events that took place in Pattaya City. Ambassador Al-Failakawi has emphasised the importance of Kuwaiti citizens strictly adhering to the instructions and guidelines issued by the Embassy, as well as the laws and regulations…
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Business News
Mortgage rejection rates to rise for homes under 3 million baht
Mortgage applications for homes priced below 3 million baht are expected to continue facing high rejection rates for the next two years due to a slowdown in the residential segment. A research centre under the Siam Commercial Bank Economic Intelligence Centre (SCBEIC), reports that house sales priced under 3 million baht in the Bangkok Metropolitan Region (BMR) are likely to…
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Thailand News
Phuket hotel and police accused of covering up fatal electrocution
The family of a Thai woman electrocuted to death in a Phuket hotel is seeking justice after they accused the hotel and police of attempting to cover up the cause of her death to avoid taking responsibility. The 26 year old woman, Kanokwan “Nam” Intachak, worked as an assistant chef at a well-known hotel in Phuket and died while working…
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Thailand News
Car crash in Ratchaburi after women swerve to avoid dog
A shocking car crash occurred in Ratchaburi when two young women swerved to avoid a dog, causing their vehicle to crash into a tree and burst into flames. The incident, today, August 9, left the car destroyed. At 3am, Pak Tho Police Station in Ratchaburi received a report about a car fire on Phetkasem Road, heading southward in Moo 5, Pa…
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