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Thailand News | Diesel hike hits drivers again as Thai subsidy support shrinks, Music video credit row deepens as rapper points to ChatGPT chat
Today we’ll be talking about how Thai diesel subsidies are shrinking, costing drivers more at the pumps, in ASEAN news the Philippines has secured passage of energy deliveries through the strait of Hormuz, plus, police in Pattaya have launched a sweep of walking street to round up ladyboys who have been ‘harassing tourists,’ then there’s been a raid on a…
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Three boys rescued from child begging ring in Nakhon Pathom
A husband and wife were arrested in Nakhon Pathom yesterday, April 2, after police uncovered an alleged child begging gang operation and rescued three boys from years of exploitation. The two suspects, 36 year old Artorn and 32 year old Pimwimon, were arrested in Takong subdistrict, Mueang district, Nakhon Pathom, under Criminal Court warrants dated March 11. They were accused…
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Phuket to raise boat fares to Koh Phi Phi and tour package prices from April 5
Phuket ferry and speedboat fares for routes to Koh Phi Phi, along with boat tour prices, are set to increase from April 5 after operators received approval to raise charges in response to higher fuel costs. Phuket Provincial Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn met officials from the Phuket Provincial Marine Department and local operators at about 1.30pm yesterday, April 2, to discuss…
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Homeless man held after stone attack on bar owners in Pattaya
Two beer bar owners were injured after a homeless man threw stones at their motorbike in Pattaya yesterday, April 2, while they were riding home on Khao Phra Tamnak Road in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri. Police from Pattaya City Police Station said they were called to the scene, where rescue volunteers from Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Pattaya were…
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Burmese mother confesses to killing 7 year old daughter in Bangkok
Police arrested a Burmese woman on Koh Larn in Chon Buri yesterday, April 2, after she killed her seven year old daughter at a house in Min Buri district, Bangkok. The case came to light on Tuesday, March 31, when a Burmese grandmother brought the seven year old child, identified as Su, to Synphaet Seriruk Hospital. She initially told medical…
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Six Cambodians held in Trat crab meat smuggling case
A joint maritime operation in Trat intercepted a Cambodian boat allegedly involved in crab meat smuggling yesterday, April 2, seizing multiple crates of picked crab meat and detaining six Cambodian crew members. Reporters said the special investigation task force of the Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Centre Region 1 worked with related agencies to launch the operation in waters off Khlong…
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French-born rapper cites ChatGPT in credit dispute with Thai director
A French-born rapper based in South Korea and Thai film director disputed over the credit of a music video after the artist listed herself as the director, citing ChatGPT conversations as part of her explanation. The disagreement surfaced after K-hip hop artist Mouna Loriane De Gallois Kone Kaga, known professionally as Moon, released the music video for her song “Fresh Girls…
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Suphan Buri hospital admits baby injection error
Dan Chang Hospital in Suphan Buri said today, April 2, that an injection error occurred after a one month old baby was given an allergy injection intended for a nine month old child. Officials are investigating the facts of the case. The incident drew wider attention after the baby’s father posted on Facebook, saying a doctor told the family their child…
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Students expose teacher for upskirt filming and lewd behaviour
Students in Phetchabun accused their school of attempting to cover up allegations that a male teacher secretly filmed under the skirts of schoolgirls and a female teacher. Victims shared their accounts with the Facebook page, ข่าวท้องถิ่นเพชรบูรณ์, saying they no longer wanted the alleged behaviour kept quiet and feared the teacher would not be held accountable. According to the students, the…
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Yala tightens security after reports of insurgent group movement
Security agencies in Yala raised security measures to the highest level today, April 2, after detecting movement by violent groups believed to be preparing attacks in urban areas and economic zones. Units were told to tighten surveillance in high-risk areas, particularly around town centres and key commercial zones. Officers also stepped up screening at checkpoints, focusing on cars and motorcycles…
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Burmese mother allegedly kills 7 year old daughter in Bangkok house
A Burmese mother allegedly killed her daughter, aged 7, at a house in Bangkok before fleeing the scene on Tuesday, March 31. The girl’s 50 year old grandmother, Nan, took the body of her granddaughter, Su, to Synphaet Seriruk Hospital on Tuesday and told medical staff she did not know what caused the death. A doctor examined Su and reported…
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Wanted Chinese fraud suspect found hiding in Phuket
Immigration police in Phuket detained a Chinese fraud suspect yesterday, April 1, after the Chinese Embassy in Thailand asked Thai police to help locate, arrest and deport a man wanted in China who was believed to be hiding in the province. Police said the suspect, identified as 32 year old Wang, was believed to have fled to Phuket. Investigators later…
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Volunteer firefighter dies in Chiang Mai forest
A volunteer firefighter died after helping battle forest fires in Chiang Mai and completed firebreaks on Tuesday, March 31. A team of volunteer firefighters entered forested areas near the Ban Saluang community to control a fire. The group brought the blaze under control and completed firebreaks at about 8pm before leaving the area together, except for 56 year old Boonma…
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The Vivo X300 Ultra is built to beat Samsung and here’s how
Vivo has officially launched the X300 Ultra in China, and for the first time in the brand’s history, an Ultra-series device is confirmed for international markets. That’s a big deal. Previous Ultra models never left China, so this marks a genuine shift in vivo’s global ambitions. The X300 Ultra is positioned squarely against the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, and vivo’s…
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Toll fee waived on key expressways and motorways for Songkran
The Transport Ministry will waive toll and expressway fees on several key routes during Songkran as part of a 10-day travel safety plan running from April 10 to 19. It aims to cut crashes, deaths and injuries on the ministry’s road network by at least 5%. The campaign is being run under the slogan “No matter what time you leave,…
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Fuel smuggling probe launched after Cambodian TikTok video
The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) is investigating an alleged fuel smuggling case after a Cambodian social media user posted a video appearing to show fuel being purchased from a Thai-flagged oil tanker. A Cambodian TikTok user shared the footage on Tuesday, March 31, showing him and colleagues working aboard an oil tanker while monitoring what appeared to be the transfer…
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Kalasin arrests 50 in month-long loud motorcycle sweep
Results of a March operation targeting loud motorcycles and illegal street racing in Mueang Kalasin were announced yesterday, April 1, with officers reporting 50 arrests and 50 seized motorcycles. The operation ran from March 1 to March 31 under policies from Provincial Police Region 4 and Kalasin provincial police. Checkpoints and interception points were carried out 31 times in locations…
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Thailand News | Bangkok store crash leaves eight hurt after EV slams through shopfront, Micrososft pledges US$1 Billion to expand Thailand’s AI and Cloud future
Today we’ll be talking about a mass injury incident near Khaosan Road as a vehicle smashes through a 7-11, several police officers removed from duty amid extortion accusations, and a little later Thai spa workers have some complaints about some tourists hygiene habits. Bangkok Store Crash Leaves Eight Hurt After EV Slams Through Shopfront Eight people were injured in Bangkok…
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5 things to do in Bangkok this weekend (April 3 to 5)
Bangkok is offering a nicely varied weekend line-up, with a mix of immersive attractions, food and drink events, family-friendly entertainment, and music-led experiences. Whether you want something visual and relaxing, a casual afternoon out, or a livelier Sunday plan, plenty is happening across the city this weekend. Here are five things to do in Bangkok this weekend Event Date Location…
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PM Anutin personal data allegedly leaked and used on SSO site
Personal data of the Prime Minister (PM) Anutin Charnvirakul was allegedly leaked and then used to register for Thailand’s Social Security Office (SSO), with claims that weak security on the SSO website also allowed members of the public to access his data. Software and blockchain technology specialist and the CEO of DomeCloud, Thanarat Kuawattanaphan, raised the issue on his Facebook account…
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Koh Pha Ngan to revoke visas of American-Israeli tourists
Officials on Koh Pha Ngan agreed on March 31 to revoke the tourist visas of three Israeli visitors, including one described as an American national of Israeli ethnicity, after a review found their behaviour could affect public order and security. The district-level committee met at 3pm at the Koh Pha Ngan District Office in Surat Thani. It was set up…
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Bangkok rescuer confesses to sexually assaulting actress
A rescuer confessed to sexually assaulting and filming Thai actress Christine Gulasatree Michalsky while she was unwell at a condominium in Khlong Tan, Wattana, Bangkok on Tuesday, March 31. Christine went to Khlong Tan Police Station yesterday, April 1, to give her statement. She spent more than four hours being questioned before speaking to reporters. The actress said she has been…
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American man hit by car while crossing road in Chon Buri
An American man was critically injured after being hit by a car while crossing a road in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri, in the early hours of today, April 2, prompting police to review CCTV footage. The Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Pattaya City Rescue Unit received a report at 1.46am of a crash on the inbound Bangkok carriageway of…
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Thai rescuer denies sexually assaulting Thai actress
A rescuer, accused of sexually assaulting Thai actress, denied the allegation, saying he was attempting to provide first aid and performed CPR, not sexual contact as claimed. The 30 year old actress, Christine Gulasatree Michalsky, shared her account on social media yesterday, March 31, saying she needed urgent medical assistance and asked a friend to call a rescue team to…
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Eight injured after electric car smashes into convenience store
Eight people were injured last night, March 31, after an electric car hit a three-wheeled taxi and a noodle shop before crashing into a convenience store in Bang Lamphu, Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok. Chana Songkhram police went to the scene with volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation. Police said eight people were injured, including two foreign nationals and six Thai people, and…
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Ukrainian man seeks blood donation after accident in Phuket
A Ukrainian man critically injured in a pickup crash in Phuket is seeking blood donations after his family said O-negative blood is in short supply in Thailand. The crash was reported on a road in Chalong, Phuket, on March 25. CCTV footage shared on Thai social media showed a blue pickup truck hitting two motorcycles before crashing into an electricity…
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SRT sets deadline for 3-Airport High-Speed Rail contract changes
State Railway of Thailand sets July 2026 deadline for 3-Airport High-Speed Rail contract changes Anan Phonimdang, Deputy Governor and Acting Governor of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), has provided an update on the Thai-Chinese High-Speed Rail project (Phase 1: Bangkok-Nakhon Ratchasima). A key focus remains on Contract 4-1, the 15.21-kilometer Bang Sue-Don Mueang section, which shares structural components with…
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Thai man claims gun fires accidentally and hits pregnant wife
A Thai man shot his pregnant wife at a house in Bo Phut, Koh Samui, and claimed that the gun discharged accidentally while he was attempting to take his own life. Officers from Bo Phut Police Station investigated the shooting at a single-storey house in Bo Phut subdistrict, Koh Samui district, Surat Thani, yesterday, March 31. The incident occurred in…
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Microsoft to invest US$1 billion in Thailand’s cloud and AI by 2028
Microsoft has announced it will invest more than US$1 billion in Thailand between 2026 and 2028 to develop cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, aiming to strengthen the country’s competitiveness globally and to upskill digital skills for millions of people nationwide. Brad Smith, Microsoft’s vice chair and president, said the company is focusing on what it calls the diffusion rate…
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Phyathai 2 International Hospital wins the ‘Medical Tourism Hospital of the Year – Thailand’ at the Healthcare Asia Awards 2026
Phyathai 2 International Hospital, part of the Phyathai–Paolo Hospital Group, has been honoured with the prestigious Medical Tourism Hospital of the Year – Thailand at the Healthcare Asia Awards 2026, recognising excellence in clinical outcomes, service standards, and the ability to deliver seamless care for international patients. The award highlights the hospital’s success in building a comprehensive, value-based international patient ecosystem, covering…
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Thai spa say some foreign tourists’ hygiene is so poor, the smell won’t wash out
The online world has collectively exposed the unsanitary practices of many Westerners who refuse to wipe themselves after defecating. This has severely impacted roommates, gym-goers, and employees in the service industry. On TikTok, some individuals shared stories of bizarre behavior by certain men who refuse to cleanse their anus due to the absurd belief that touching their anus undermines their…
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8 Pathum Thani police removed over extortion allegations
Eight police officers were removed amid an allegation that officers extorted a gold necklace worth nearly 150,000 baht from a Thai couple who run a snooker club in Pathum Thani. The 29 year old woman, Yuwadee, sought assistance by sharing her account with the non-profit organisation Saimai Survive. She said the incident happened at her home in Thanyaburi district, Pathum…
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Government urges caution over online April Fool’s Day jokes
The government has urged the public to take extra care with posts shared on April Fool’s Day, warning that online jokes that cause harm or public panic may break the law and carry penalties including prison and fines. Deputy Government spokesperson Airin Phanrit said April 1 is observed each year as April Fool’s Day, when people often make up stories…
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Two killed after attackers open fire on pickup in Narathiwat
Two people, including a district official, were shot dead early this morning, April 1, after attackers opened fire on their pickup in Dusongyo subdistrict, Chanae district, Narathiwat province. Police were alerted at about 1am to an ambush shooting involving a pickup truck. Officers coordinated with relevant units before going to the scene. Upon arrival, police found a black, four-door Toyota…
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10 Thailand’s traffic offences that could cost you fines or jail
Traffic police are launching a strict legal enforcement campaign starting April 1, 2026, targeting 10 primary traffic violations identified as the leading causes of road accidents in Thailand. The initiative aims to improve road safety by ensuring motorists adhere strictly to the law. Authorities have warned that officers will be monitoring roads closely, with fines and potential jail time for…
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Thai man kills girlfriend and relative during blessing ritual in Kalasin
A Thai man stabbed and killed his girlfriend and a neighbour during a blessing ritual in Kalasin on Monday night, March 30, despite no prior conflict. No signs of mental illness or intoxicants were found in his system. Channel 7 reported the incident happened at night in the Ban Non Thiang community during a blessing ceremony held for the suspect,…
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MedPark raises awareness of sudden death to help understand risks originated from the heart, brain, and sleep
In the current fast-paced lifestyle, fatigue, palpitations, or brief fainting spells are often dismissed as minor, non-consequential incidents. In fact, these symptoms may foreshadow sudden death, a silent threat that can occur without clear warning and claims millions of lives worldwide each year, as claimed by MedPark. To raise awareness and share accurate health knowledge with the public, MedPark Hospital…
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