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Thailand News
Thai rock band Potato shares new lucky number prediction
Popular Thai rock band Potato has once again stirred excitement among fans with their latest lucky number prediction, tied to their recent concert at the Marathon Concert. Known for their energetic performances and accurate lottery number predictions, the band continues to captivate audiences both musically and through their uncanny knack for luck. Potato’s official Facebook page recently shared a snapshot…
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Tourists flying high from Thailand, face cannabis crackdown in UK
Tourists jetting into the United Kingdom from Thailand, Canada, and the United States are being slapped with stern warnings from the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) about the severe penalties for smuggling cannabis. The heightened vigilance at UK airports sparked a massive surge in arrests and drug seizures, laying bare the zero-tolerance stance taken by the UK police. According to…
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Thailand News
Spanish star’s son sentenced to life for murder on Koh Pha Ngan
In a chilling case that shocked both Spain and Thailand, Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, son of prominent Spanish actors Rodolfo Sancho Aguirre and Silvia Bronchalo, has been sentenced to life in prison for the premeditated murder of Colombian plastic surgeon Edwin Arrieta Arteaga. The gruesome crime took place last August on the idyllic Thai island of Koh Pha Ngan. Originally handed…
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Thai escort extorted by 4 fake cops over unfulfilled climax
A Thai escort reached out for help after four customers, claiming to be police officers, threatened her to return a service fee of 1,500 baht before extorting a further 20,000 baht, saying she could not make them climax. Non-profit organisation Saimai Survive accompanied the victim to Mueang Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Police Station to file a complaint against the four customers…
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Pattaya News
Kiwi becomes another unfortunate ‘Pattaya Flying Club’ victim
A holiday in Pattaya turned into a nightmare for the family of a 36 year old Kiwi man who plunged to his death from a hotel balcony in the early hours this morning. Pattaya police were alerted at approximately 6am today, August 29, to a shocking incident at a hotel near Beach Road in the Nong Prue subdistrict. Upon arriving at…
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Thailand News
Thai mother appeals for help after monkey bites daughter
A Thai mother urged local government officials in the central province of Samut Sakhon to control the population of monkeys after one of the animals invaded her home and bit her two year old daughter. The mother took to social media on Tuesday, August 27, to share that her family and other locals in the community have been harassed by…
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Pattaya News
Trouble brewing: Chinese tourists’ bike crashes into Pattaya café
Two Chinese tourists had a close call in Pattaya after their big bike crashed into a coffee shop fence, leaving onlookers stunned but, fortunately, unscathed. Pattaya police were alerted to a motorbike accident on Monday, August 26, at a coffee shop near the Dolphin Roundabout in North Pattaya. Responding swiftly, officers and rescue volunteers arrived at the chaotic scene to…
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Technology News
Incorporating AI in predictive analysis for gold trading
In the evolving financial market landscape, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly prevalent, particularly in enhancing predictive analysis for trading in gold. Influenced by local and global factors, Thailand’s gold market offers unique opportunities for traders who can accurately forecast price movements. By leveraging AI, traders can refine their strategies, improve accuracy, and potentially increase profits in…
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Business News
Thailand’s trade deficit with China rises 15.7% to US$20 billion
Thailand’s Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) raised alarms about the expanding trade deficit with China. Imports from China surged by 7.12% year-on-year in the first half of 2024, reaching US$37.6 billion (approximately 1.33 trillion baht). This spike resulted in a trade deficit of US$20 billion (around 720 billion baht), marking a 15.7% increase compared to the previous year. Smartphones,…
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Phuket News
Burmese worker’s grief sparks axe rampage at Phuket camp
A Burmese worker’s grief over a friend’s death led to a chaotic rampage at a worker’s camp in Phuket, where he damaged a journalist’s car with an axe. The incident followed a fatal stabbing involving a Thai man and another Burmese worker. Yesterday, August 28, police in Thalang, Phuket, received reports of a man running amok and attacking a journalist’s…
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Bangkok News
Leap of irony: Cheating Thai husband attempts suicide after scam
A cheating Thai husband tried to end his life by leaping from a pedestrian bridge on Pattanakarn Road in Bangkok after his online affairs took a dramatic turn. Ironically, he was scammed out of less than 1,000 baht by the very women he was cheating with. A Facebook page shared a video of the man’s suicide attempt and a subsequent…
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Thailand News
Teenager brandishes gun on Chon Buri beach, tourists flee in panic
Panic erupted on Krathing Lai Beach in Chon Buri as a teenager brandished a gun and threatened a crowd after seeing his ex-girlfriend with a new partner. Tourists, both Thai and foreign, fled in panic, seeking safety. Police Captain Suchart Dusadee of Bang Lamung Police Station received reports yesterday at 9.16pm of a young man threatening people with a firearm…
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Tourism News
Suvarnabhumi Airport to handle 80 million passengers yearly by 2031
Airports of Thailand (AoT) announced ambitious plans to upgrade Suvarnabhumi International Airport in a bid to accommodate 80 million passengers annually by 2031. AoT President Kerati Kijmanawat stated yesterday, August 28, that the agency is revising its master plan to expand the airport’s capacity over the next decade. This move aligns with the government’s goal to see Suvarnabhumi Airport rank…
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Thailand News
Myanmar man confesses to killing Khon Kaen taxi driver
A Myanmar man has confessed to killing a 63 year old taxi driver in a dispute over a 2,000-baht fare, claiming self-defence after being threatened with a knife. He expressed remorse and a desire to apologise to the victim’s family. Officers convened at the Bang Phli Police Station at 8.30pm yesterday, August 28, to announce the arrest of Maung Soe…
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Thailand News
Driver severely injured in crash with truck in Chachoengsao
A 49 year old man driving a black Mazda sedan crashed into a stationary 22-wheel truck at a red light, sustaining severe injuries. The accident occurred around 2am today, August 29, in Chachoengsao province and was promptly attended by local police and rescue teams. Police Lieutenant Colonel Wanchai Prathom, who happened to be on patrol, coordinated with Lieutenant Rattanachai Niamkoaphet…
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Thailand News
Retired Thai teacher tries to buy silence after sexually abusing girl
A Thai woman accepted a 5,000 baht bribe from a 68 year old retired Thai teacher in the Isaan province of Ubon Ratchathani to allow him to evade legal action after he sexually abused her 10 year old granddaughter. The victim’s 29 year old mother asked local social media influencer Charnwit Yodsingha to share the sexual assault story on social…
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Crime News
Teenager killed by youths while helping girl after local event
A 17 year old boy known for his devotion to his grandfather was tragically killed by a group of teenagers from another village. The incident occurred while he was riding his motorcycle to drop off a girl he had met at a local event. Rattanapol, affectionately known as Mark, died from a brain haemorrhage after being assaulted by three teenagers.…
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Thailand News
Thai cyber police bust fraud gang posing as Citibank
Thai cyber police dismantled a fraud network posing as a well-known bank, luring victims with promises of high returns on minimal investments. A victim lost over 1.1 million baht after being deceived by the scam. A stranger contacted the victim via the LINE messaging app yesterday, sending a link that led to an advertisement claiming to be from Citibank. The…
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Thailand video news
Thailand Video News | Phuket Landslide Buries Nine Houses, No Injuries Reported, AirAsia Cabin Crew Entertain Passengers with In-flight Concert
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex covers the stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia countries. The news stories include a landslide in Phuket that buried nine homes, prompting a rapid evacuation but fortunately resulting in no injuries. Meanwhile, flash floods in Chiang Mai have led to the temporary closure of Mae Sa Waterfall for safety reasons. Controversial incidents have…
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Road deaths
Elderly Thai man killed in roadside collision with pickup truck
A tragic accident occurred involving an 82 year old man who was parked on the side of the road with his motorcycle when a pickup truck crashed into him, resulting in his death. The collision happened when the truck driver momentarily glanced at his side mirror. At 4pm yesterday, August 28, Nonthiwakorn Sangkaew, a deputy inspector at Mueang Chanthaburi Police…
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Phuket News
Six arrested at unlicenced beauty clinics in Rayong and Phuket
Police officers raided four clinics, arresting six individuals for employing unlicensed doctors in beauty treatments. In another case, an unlicenced Chinese medicine practitioner was detained for claiming ancestral knowledge. Police and health officials announced the results of two significant cases yesterday, August 28, at the Central Investigation Bureau. The first case involved searches of medical facilities, residences, and spa massage…
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Thailand News
16 year old Thai boy drowns on birthday while fleeing gang attack
A 16 year old Thai boy drowned in an irrigation canal in the northern province of Chiang Mai on his birthday while fleeing a gang attack. The family of the teenage victim, named Weeraluck, filed a missing person’s report at Mae Rim Police Station on Tuesday, August 27. Weeraluck’s friends revealed that he had fallen into the irrigation canal at…
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Thailand News
Thai Customs seize drugs headed for Australia and Germany
Thai Customs officials intercepted shipments containing illegal drugs concealed within everyday items destined for Australia and Germany, with a combined estimated value of over 14.74 million baht. Customs Advisor Phanthong Loikulnunt, acting as spokesperson for the Customs Department, announced the seizure. The first incident occurred when officials at Suvarnabhumi International Airport’s customs office scrutinised an express cargo shipment marked for…
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Thailand News
DSI uncovers 20,000 counterfeit items in Bangkok mall raid
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) raided 11 shops and warehouses in a prominent Bangkok shopping mall, uncovering over 20,000 counterfeit items with an estimated damage of 20 million baht. The operation, led by Police Lieutenant Colonel Pheyao Thongsen, Deputy Director-General of the DSI, took place on Tuesday, August 26, following reports of shops allegedly selling and storing counterfeit goods.…
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Health
Thailand’s healthcare system and healthcare insurance options for non-Thai nationals
Thinking about living in or visiting Thailand? Understanding the healthcare system and your insurance options or hospital insurance is crucial. Thailand boasts a robust healthcare infrastructure, blending modern medical technology with traditional practices, making it a popular destination for medical tourism. Navigating insurance options is equally important. Whether you’re an expat, a long-term traveller, or just visiting, having the right…
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Thailand News
Young dugong dies despite rescue efforts near Krabi
A young dugong found swimming alone near Krabi’s Koh Poda has died from respiratory failure despite veterinary efforts to save it. Researchers from the Andaman Coastal Research Station received a report from Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park officials on August 10. Tourists had spotted the solitary juvenile male dugong struggling to stay afloat. The animal, estimated to…
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Thailand News
Pit bull attack in Bangkok market sparks safety concerns
A pit bull in the Charoen Phon market in Pathum Wan district, Bangkok, caused alarm yesterday after attacking a resident. A resident reported being bitten by a pit bull yesterday, August 28, near the Charoen Phon market in Bangkok. The event gained significant attention after a popular Facebook page, known for highlighting community issues, posted images and comments about the…
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Bangkok News
Thai transwoman arrested for selling porn of herself with teenagers
Thai Police yesterday arrested a cunning Thai transwoman at her apartment in the Ratburana district of Bangkok for tricking teenagers into pornography production and selling the content online. Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) officers came across an X (formerly known as Twitter) account with a short pornography clip of a transwoman having sex with young men. The account also invited…
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Thailand News
Durian vendor clashes with customer over spoiled fruit
A heated confrontation between a durian vendor and a customer ignited a firestorm on social media. The vendor went live to harshly criticise a customer from Surin province who complained about receiving spoiled, sour-smelling durians. The incident began when the customer posted about purchasing a durian for 150 baht from a well-known shop opposite the courthouse. Despite its appealing exterior, the…
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Business News
SET unveils sustainable growth strategies amid global challenges
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has unveiled three core strategies to foster sustainable growth within the Thai capital market amid challenging global financial conditions and political uncertainties. This initiative aims to enhance inclusivity within the market. SET chairman Kitipong Urapeepatanapong, addressing the Thailand Focus 2024: Adapting to a Changing World seminar, highlighted the strategic pillars: bolstering reliability and trust,…
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Thailand News
Thai YouTuber exposes substandard aircraft repairs
A YouTube aviation content creator exposed severe negligence by aircraft mechanics, revealing they had endangered pilots’ lives by performing substandard repairs. His inspection of the aircraft and his experience uncovered a series of shocking maintenance failures. Warat Laithong, who runs the YouTube channel Flown By Prame, shared his disturbing findings on social media. He purchased a Commander 114 aircraft two…
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Tourism News
Thailand anticipates 2 million Korean tourists amid Chuseok holiday
Thailand is gearing up for a significant influx of South Korean tourists during the upcoming six-day Chuseok holiday, aiming to maintain a strong momentum as the country anticipates a record high of 2 million Korean visitors by the end of the year. Tourism operators in Thailand remain confident despite fierce competition from Vietnam and Japan in attracting Korean tourists. Chuwit…
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Pattaya News
Pattaya City to revoke lease, demolish café at Bali Hai Lighthouse
Pattaya City plans to revoke the lease and demolish a café at Bali Hai Lighthouse after discovering the tenant, who was supposed to build a restroom, had opened a café and placed tables and chairs in a public area. During a Pattaya City Council meeting on Tuesday, August 27, council member Methakrit Suthonros, representing District 4, raised concerns about the…
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Thailand News
Thai speedboat worker’s ‘fish feeding poop’ video sparks outrage
Drama erupted on Thai social media after a revolting Thai speedboat worker shared a video of himself defecating into the sea near Thian Beach on Koh Larn, an island in the Bang Lamung district of Chon Buri. The 35 year old man, Ohm, shared the video on his Facebook account, showing him defecating into the sea while sitting on a…
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Crime News
Police raid drug gang near Chanthaburi provincial hall
Police apprehended over 100 people connected to the drug gang operating in the Nern FM community, just 1 kilometre from the Chanthaburi provincial hall. Police launched a dawn raid, targeting the gang known for its blatant drug trafficking. Yesterday, August 28, the Chanthaburi Provincial Police, in collaboration with the Chanthaburi City Police, special operations units, immigration officers, and administrative officials,…
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Thailand News
Minor injury in Chon Buri motorway trailer truck collision
A collision between two trailer trucks on a Chon Buri motorway has left one driver with minor injuries. The incident took place at 10.16pm on Tuesday. The Sawang Boriboon Rescue Centre received a report of the collision, which occurred in the Takhian Tia subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province. Rescue and fire services quickly arrived at the scene. One…
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Education
Best Thai language schools in Thailand
Thai language schools in Thailand offer a variety of programs catering to different learning needs and preferences, making it an attractive destination for both tourists and expatriates looking to learn the language. Here’s an overview of the landscape of Thai language education and the best language schools that you should visit to learn it. Top Thai language schools in Thailand…
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