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  • Thailand NewsMurderer arrested while trying to commit suicide near Bangkok

    Murderer arrested while trying to commit suicide near Bangkok

    A man who murdered his wife by setting fire to her and stabbing her in Samut Prakarn province yesterday was arrested this afternoon while he trying to commit suicide in Chacherngsao province near Bangkok. The 42 year old murderer, Pisutriri Chansoda, committed the heinous crime against his 45 year old wife, Natthanan Joomfong, yesterday in front of the Global Environmental…

  • Thailand NewsMan escapes arrest after gruesome fatal attack on wife near Bangkok (video)

    Man escapes arrest after gruesome fatal attack on wife near Bangkok (video)

    A man managed to escape arrest after a gruesome fatal attack on his wife near the Bangpoo Industrial Estate in Samut Prakarn province near Bangkok yesterday. Officers from Bangpoo Police Station were notified of the fatal attack on the 45 year old woman yesterday at 3pm. Police officers found the dead body of Natthanan Joomfong in a waste stabilization ditch in front…

  • Thailand NewsElderly couple attacked by over 10,000 wild bees in northern Thailand

    Elderly couple attacked by over 10,000 wild bees in northern Thailand

    An elderly couple in the northern province of Tak suffered a terrifying attack by a swarm of over ten thousand wild bees. The couple, both around 70 years old, was sitting in front of their house near the Ping River in the Baan Tak district when the bees descended upon them without warning. The couple endured multiple stings all over…

  • Things To DoThe thrill-seeker’s guide to Thailand adventures!

    The thrill-seeker’s guide to Thailand adventures!

    Thailand is a land of endless possibilities for adventure, with a range of activities that will get your heart racing and your adrenaline pumping. From skydiving to cave exploring, this country has something for everyone. So, get ready for an exciting ride, as we showcase the top 10 adventures in Thailand that you simply cannot miss! Scuba diving Thailand’s crystal-clear…

  • Thailand NewsAnarchic passenger causes chaos on bus trip from Phuket to Bangkok

    Anarchic passenger causes chaos on bus trip from Phuket to Bangkok

    An anarchic passenger caused chaos for other travellers on a journey from Phuket to Bangkok today. The nuisance man annoyed his fellow passengers, illegally smoked, insulted staff members, and smashed a window with a fire extinguisher before leaping from the bus into busy oncoming traffic on Rama II Road in Bangkok. The driver of a Phuket-Bangkok coach bus, 51 year…

  • Thailand video newsThailand News Today | Police raided a live pornographic studio set up in Pattaya

    Thailand News Today | Police raided a live pornographic studio set up in Pattaya

    Police raided a live pornographic studio set up at a condominium in Pattaya yesterday, arrested six people, and confiscated recording equipment and sex toys. Police found five men and a woman either participating, filming or live streaming obscene sexual acts to a Chinese audience Police seized more than 50 sex toys, lubricating gels, jelly Viagra pills, four lighting units, four mobile phone stands, and…

  • Thailand video newsThailand News Today | FIFA threatens to pull plug on World Cup broadcast rights in Thailand

    Thailand News Today | FIFA threatens to pull plug on World Cup broadcast rights in Thailand

    Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob ordered Thai Airways International to solve delays in luggage claims for inbound passengers at Suvarnabhumi airport in 30 days. The minister inspected services at the main airport of the country and found that travelers’ congestion in their immigration process was obviously relieved because it took 15 minutes for each of the travelers to have their passports…

  • Phuket NewsBlaze guts foreigner’s car in Phuket

    Blaze guts foreigner’s car in Phuket

    A blaze gutted a foreigner’s car in Phuket’s main city district on Tuesday night. Koh Kaew firefighters rushed to the scene on Number 3013 Road to find the car engulfed in flames. It took the firefighters about 10 minutes to bring the blaze under control. The car was destroyed, but luckily the driver escaped uninjured. The cause of the fire…

  • World NewsThe “world’s dirtiest man” dies in Iran

    The “world’s dirtiest man” dies in Iran

    An Iranian villager dubbed the “world’s dirtiest man,” died last week, several news outlets reported. The man, 94 year old “Amu Haji,” or “Uncle Hajj” was known in his village in the southern Fars province for being a soap dodger. Until a few months ago, Haji hadn’t bathed in 67 years, over half a century. When other villagers took him…

  • NewsNow he has wings – Red Bull boss Mateschitz passes after long illness

    Now he has wings – Red Bull boss Mateschitz passes after long illness

    Red Bull co-owner Dietrich Mateschitz has died aged 78. The Austrian billionaire, a hero in Thailand and patriarch of Red Bull’s Formula One team, had been battling a long-term illness. Mateschitz was the driving force behind the transformation of Red Bull from a sketchy Thai energy drink to the global market leader in a sector which he created more or…

  • Thailand video newsThailand News Today | Bank of Thailand to mount rescue of crumbling baht

    Thailand News Today | Bank of Thailand to mount rescue of crumbling baht

    The Bank of Thailand (BOT) is attempting to steer the baht and the economy through some tricky times. As the government is apparently out of ideas to jump- start the economy due to high debt, the responsibility has fallen to the central bank. The central bank’s recent move to raise the key policy rate by 0.25 percentage points to 1%…

  • Pattaya NewsYoung woman killed in hit-and-run in Chon Buri

    Young woman killed in hit-and-run in Chon Buri

    A young woman was killed in a hit-and-run in Chon Buri’s Sri Racha district on Monday night. A six-wheel truck crashed into a motorbike, crushing 32 year old Saithan Hongthong to death. The incident happened on Map Iang-Laem Chabang Road. An anonymous witness said he saw the truck crash into Saithan before speeding away. The witness did not see the…

  • Things To DoSplash about in Andamanda Phuket Water Park and have a little extra fun with the mascots

    Splash about in Andamanda Phuket Water Park and have a little extra fun with the mascots

    What better way to enjoy a splashing day than spending a fun time at the biggest water park in Phuket? The Andamanda Phuket Water Park is one of the island’s newest and largest water parks. Featuring 5 different zones, the water park has an array of slides, thrilling water rides, lazy river pools, and even acrylic pool bars. Whether you…

  • World NewsUnpaid Cambodia casino workers swim home to Vietnam

    Unpaid Cambodia casino workers swim home to Vietnam

    In Cambodia, about 40 Vietnamese workers fled alleged slave labour conditions in a casino, swimming to freedom across the border. The staff fled the Golden Phoenix Entertainment Casino, located in the border province of Kandal in Cambodia, making a daring escape past security and through a river to reach freedom in Vietnam. The few dozen Vietnamese employees said they were…

  • Crime NewsTruck leads police on 100km chase over shockingly small drug stash

    Truck leads police on 100km chase over shockingly small drug stash

    There have been a growing number of stories of cars and trucks running through checkpoints and then being chased down to find drug shipments inside. Sometimes massive amounts of drugs worth hundreds of millions of baht are found in the fleeing cars, helping to explain why someone would try to make such a daring escape. But is it worth it…

  • Thai LifeMonsoon season in Thailand explained

    Monsoon season in Thailand explained

    Thailand has just three seasons… damn hot, not-quite-so-hot and wet (sometimes torrential). The wet time of the year is variously called the wet season, the green season or monsoon season in Thailand. Whilst some people view the rain, sometimes very heavy, as a disruption, other embrace the annual downpours and enjoy the break from the hot weather. Depends if you’re…

  • Thailand video newsThailand News Today | WHO warns of more Covid, but does the world care?

    Thailand News Today | WHO warns of more Covid, but does the world care?

      The World Health Organisation is warning that the Covid-19 pandemic is far from finished, but the rest of the world seems ready to move on. The WHO received data around the world showing a 30% jump in Covid-19 infections in the past 2 weeks, but the public has grown tired of safety measures and is now impatient. The WHO…

  • China News2 Chinese charged with attempted murder after making a f-arse of extortion attempt

    2 Chinese charged with attempted murder after making a f-arse of extortion attempt

    A botched 3 million baht extortion attempt by 2 Chinese nationals turned into a f-arse when one of them shot a fellow countryman in the buttock. A married Chinese couple Yu Wang and Li Min met with mainland compatriot Wang Xiaoye at a house in Muang district of Chiang Mai under the pretence of selling some antique porcelain at around…

  • Thailand TravelAmazing Floating Hotels in Thailand for 2024

    Amazing Floating Hotels in Thailand for 2024

    Floating hotels are among the most unique places to stay in Thailand. Some are in national parks, while others are right in the heart of Bangkok, providing a natural escape from the city’s bustle. Floating hotels also put guests in touch with nature, with kayaking and other water sports available right outside their doors. Only floating hotels can provide the…

  • Thailand video newsThailand News Today | New “digital nomad” visa gets cheaper

    Thailand News Today | New “digital nomad” visa gets cheaper

    Thailand’s Cabinet has agreed to reduce the Long Term Resident visa fee by 50% to attract highly skilled foreigners into the kingdom. The fee for the LTR visa, which allows you to stay in Thailand for 10 years, has been reduced from ฿100,000 to ฿50,000. Changes to the visa requirements could make the lucrative “digital nomad” lifestyle a more realistic…

  • Thailand video newsThailand News Today | US consulate in Chiang Mai denies covert military activities

    Thailand News Today | US consulate in Chiang Mai denies covert military activities

      The US denies allegations that a new American consulate in Chiang Mai is supplying weapons to rebel groups in neighbouring countries and is being used for covert military operations. A local Thai group wrote an open letter requesting US President Joe Biden to rethink the purpose of the consulate, which is scheduled to be completed by the end of…

  • Thailand video newsThailand News Update | Thais head off early for Songkran

    Thailand News Update | Thais head off early for Songkran

    More Russians are reportedly interested in venturing down to Thailand. After the Russian PM announced last week it would lift Covid-19 restrictions on flights to 52 countries, starting April 9, some Russian travel agents claim there has been a massive increase in Thailand search inquiries by Russians wanting to escape winter, and perhaps a few other current inconveniences. Searches for…

  • Thailand video newsThailand News Update | North Korea shares coding knowledge with Thailand

    Thailand News Update | North Korea shares coding knowledge with Thailand

    Another big day for the CCSA as we hope to see some decisions coming out that will ease current restrictions or further modifications to the Thailand Pass. On the agenda, the possible removal of the pre-arrival PCR test, a lowering of the insurance amount from 20,000 to US$10,000, allowing Thailand’s nightlife to officially reopen and even a possible relaxation of…

  • Crime NewsUPDATE: Tangmo’s memorial services; police to close case FRIDAY; netizens leak CCTV footage; witnesses lied…

    UPDATE: Tangmo’s memorial services; police to close case FRIDAY; netizens leak CCTV footage; witnesses lied…

    As the investigation into the death of Thai TV actress Nida “Tangmo” Patcharaveerapong enters its second week, here are the latest developments… • Three days of Christian memorial services for Tangmo (แตงโม) are scheduled to take place over the weekend on March 11-13, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm each day, at Liberty Church Bangkok in Saphan Sung district, Bangkok. Despite her…

  • Crime NewsTangmo: Top Thai crime investigator debunks witness claims, calls for truth

    Tangmo: Top Thai crime investigator debunks witness claims, calls for truth

    A former top police crime investigator has come out of retirement to dismiss the story of Nida “Tangmo” Patcharaveerapong’s death, as put forth by her so-called friends, and call for the truth to come out. In a video interview with Nation Thailand, Kamronwit Toopkrajang, former Lt-General and Commissioner at the Metropolitan Police Bureau, is seen sitting on a boat analyzing…

  • TravelTop 10 hard truths of living as an expat in Thailand

    Top 10 hard truths of living as an expat in Thailand

  • Thai LifeTop 10 hard truths of living as an expat in Thailand

    Top 10 hard truths of living as an expat in Thailand

  • TravelThe best caves in Thailand to explore

    The best caves in Thailand to explore

    Thailand is full of natural sights that can be explored over a day or many. As many outdoor enthusiasts love to see the country’s caves, it is no wonder that Thailand features some truly awesome caves. From limestone filled caves to ones that resemble a museum, our list of the best caves to explore is below for your consideration. Thailand’s…

  • Thailand video newsThailand News Update | Truckers threaten stronger protest measures if demands not met

    Thailand News Update | Truckers threaten stronger protest measures if demands not met

    Another CCTV angle and additional evidence has emerged in the gruesome hit job that ended the life of Indian-born drug criminal Jimi Sandhu. He was killed with a volley of 20 bullets in Rawai, at the southern end of Phuket last Friday night, just before 11 pm. The footage shows two barefoot men wearing white hoodies and shorts appearing from…

  • Northern Thailand NewsPolice in Northeast find almost 2 million meth pills after car flees checkpoint

    Police in Northeast find almost 2 million meth pills after car flees checkpoint

    Police in Khon Kaen, a Northeastern province in Thailand, found almost 2 million meth pills in a car that drove away from them right before they began to search it at a checkpoint. The police eventually caught up with the driver when he jumped out of the minivan and ran into a sugarcane plantation (these drug couriers ALWAYS run off…