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Thai police arrest Discord group for underage erotic livestreaming
Thai police arrested a group of individuals running a Discord group with hundreds of thousands of followers, accused of luring a 15 year old girl into livestreaming indecent content and charging members for access. Today, July 25, the police, under the command of Police Major General Saruti Kwangsopa, and led by Police Colonel Phatthanapong Sripinproh and Police Lieutenant Colonel Woraphon…
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Thailand Video News | Bangkok Named Among Top 30 Most Dangerous Cities for Tourists, Taxi Drivers Arrested for Vicious Assault on App Taxi Driver in Phuket
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex presented stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. The highlights include Bangkok being listed among the top 30 most dangerous cities for tourists, and the arrest of taxi drivers in Phuket for assault. Public transport issues persist, with over 100,000 complaints filed in just nine months. In rural Thailand, a farmer is forced to…
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Thai mother’s long drive to Samut Songkhram to report son’s death
A Thai mother from Surin faced a tragic ordeal when her son died in their car while travelling from Satun. She drove over 100 kilometres to report the incident in Samut Songkhram early today. The Thai mother, 52 year old Siripak from Rangaeng, Sikhoraphum, Surin, reported the death of her son at the Mueang Samut Songkhram Police Station at 7.30am…
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Phuket leads in dengue crisis: Kids worst hit in southern Thailand
Phuket has emerged as the hotspot for dengue fever in upper southern Thailand, with the highest infection rates among seven provinces, according to the Department of Disease Control’s regional office. Dr Darinda Rosa, acting Director of Health Region 11’s Disease Control Office, highlighted a significant surge in dengue cases from January 1 to yesterday, totalling 5,853. Children aged 10-14 are…
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Mooring buoys installed off Koh Hei to protect coral reefs
Rawai Municipality and the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) Region Third Area Command at Cape Panwa spearheaded an initiative yesterday to install more mooring buoys off Koh Hei (Coral Island). The event, held to honour His Majesty the King’s 72nd birthday this Sunday, July 28, was led by Rawai Mayor Aroon Solos and Rear Admiral Suchat Thammapitakwet, Commander of the RTN…
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Myanmar woman killed, husband injured in Samut Prakan attack
A violent altercation in Samut Prakan resulted in the death of a Myanmar woman and severe injuries to her husband. The incident occurred yesterday, July 24, in Klong Dan, Bang Bo district, when a 29 year old man, reportedly intoxicated, attacked the couple, who had attempted to intervene in a domestic dispute. Police Captain Phonchai Komkhuntod from Klong Dan Police…
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Thailand freezes electricity prices to save consumers
To alleviate financial pressure on its citizens, the Thai government confirmed it will maintain the current cap on electricity prices at 4.18 baht per unit and diesel prices at 33 baht per litre until the end of the year. This announcement came from Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga following a recent Cabinet meeting. Minister Pirapan assured the public that a special…
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Chinese couple deported over passport sale billboard in Bangkok
The Immigration Bureau blacklisted a Chinese woman from entering Thailand and deported her Chinese husband over a controversial advertising billboard about passport sales at the Huay Kwang Intersection in Bangkok. Thai netizens recently shared a picture of a Chinese billboard that advertised a service for issuing passports for Indonesia, Vanuatu, Cambodia, and Turkey, raising suspicions about whether the service was…
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11 dance students hospitalised in Bangkok after fainting
Eleven university students fainted during a dance rehearsal for an upcoming freshman welcome event, leading to their hospitalisation. The incident occurred shortly after midnight at a university located in the Chatuchak district of Bangkok. Police from Bang Khen Station, along with emergency medical teams and volunteers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation, responded to the scene. The incident took place…
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Police raid karaoke bar, find underage workers and drugs
Police raided a prominent karaoke bar and discovered underage workers, illegal drugs, and evidence of human trafficking. They arrested the manager and began legal proceedings following the troubling findings. In the early hours of yesterday, July 24, Puttipong Sirimat, the Governor of Chiang Rai, led a team of officials in a raid on a karaoke bar in Ban Du, Mueang…
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China supports Thailand in combating dubious businesses
Chinese Ambassador Han Zhiqiang reaffirmed Beijing’s commitment to supporting Thailand in cracking down on dubious Chinese businesses, while also aiming to enhance bilateral trade and relations. Han made these comments during a seminar held on Tuesday, July 23, to commemorate the 49th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Thailand. A recent incident involving a Chinese-language billboard in Bangkok’s Huai…
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Thai man abandons family in roadside hut in Udon Thani
A Thai man deceived his family by promising to buy a birthday cake, only to abandon his wife and four children in a roadside hut. The local villagers, unable to leave the family in distress, stepped in to help and transport them back to their rented home. Local officials received a report at 5pm yesterday from Parida Prasomsri, a member…
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Thai man at risk of losing eyesight after being mauled by a bear
A Thai man risks losing his eyesight after a bear attacked him on his plantation on Tuesday in the central province of Nakhon Nayok resulting in severe injuries. Locals in the Pak Plee district of Nakhon Nayok reported the discovery of a bear weighing about 100 kilogrammes to the director of Khao Yai National Park on July 19, prompting rangers…
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Monk leaves monkhood after slapping novice in Trang province
A monk in Trang province quietly left the monkhood following a viral video showing him slapping a young novice. The incident, which occurred on July 13, sparked widespread online outrage, with many calling for severe punishment. Sukpichai Chaowakul, director of the Trang Provincial Office of Buddhism, along with Phra Khru Maha Kettarak, the district monk head of Wang Wiset, and…
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Thai prisons fight fish outbreak with new menu and inmate fishing
Thai prisons are switching their menus to include black-spotted climbing perch and involving inmates in the fishing process to combat the fish outbreak, supporting government efforts to mitigate the issue’s impact on the public. The Department of Corrections acknowledged the widespread distress caused by the black-spotted climbing perch outbreak. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has directed all ministries and agencies to…
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Engineer injured in fall at Pattaya shopping mall
A female engineer inspecting the steel framework of a well-known shopping mall fell through a broken ceiling panel, landing painfully on the floor. The incident occurred at 12.16am today, July 25, when the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Pattaya radio centre received a report of someone falling from a height inside a shopping mall in Central Pattaya, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung District,…
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Reporter and villa executive resolve dispute on Koh Samui
A dispute between a reporter and a luxury villa executive on Koh Samui island has been amicably resolved following a threatening incident during a construction inspection. The resolution came after both parties met to discuss the matter, leading to an apology and forgiveness. Channel 7 HD reporter, Sitthipong, was following officials from the state land intrusion problem-solving team on July…
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Thai woman arrested for knife-point robbery at Chon Buri store
Police arrested a Thai woman yesterday after she robbed a convenience store in Chon Buri province and threatened a worker with a knife on July 22. The armed robbery took place at a convenience store in the Sriracha district of Chon Buri on Monday night, July 22. Security footage shared on Channel 7 showed the female thief in a red…
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Dessert spots in Bangkok you need to try [2025]
Let’s be honest, dessert isn’t just the grand finale anymore, it’s the main event. And in Bangkok, it’s practically an art form. This city has taken sugar and spun it into soufflés, soft serve, and strawberry shortcake masterpieces that are almost too pretty to eat (but trust us, you’ll eat them). From matcha meccas to croissant kingdoms and honey havens,…
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Sri Racha cleans up for King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s birthday
Sri Racha Municipality organised a large-scale cleaning initiative yesterday to honour the upcoming birthday of His Royal Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn. The event, led by Sri Racha Mayor Chatchai Timkrachang, took place at the municipal office and Sri Racha Park. Participants, including municipal officials, council members, teachers, students, the general public, and local volunteer groups, gathered yesterday morning, July 24,…
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Woman clings to car bonnet in dramatic hit-and-run incident (video)
A dramatic incident unfolded today as a white Honda Brio was involved in a hit-and-run, prompting a woman to cling to the car’s bonnet while screaming for help. Despite her pleas, the driver sped off, causing panic on the streets. A Facebook user, Kong Yangyan, shared a nearly seven-minute video of the incident titled, Hit and Run at Wachira Intersection…
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Residents squeal in protest as pig farm stinks up Chon Buri canal
Hundreds of residents in Chon Buri‘s Phanat Nikhom district gathered yesterday to protest against a major pig farm, accusing it of polluting a local canal and causing a persistent foul odour for several years. The demonstration, which began at 11am, yesterday, July 24, saw villagers from Village 6, Village 9, and Village 10 coming together to voice their frustrations. The…
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Disabled granddaughter killed in Thai woman’s murder-suicide bid
A Thai woman in the central province of Kanchanaburi suffering from multiple congenital diseases failed in her attempt to commit murder-suicide. Only her six year old disabled granddaughter was killed in the attempt. Jamroon, a 58 year old Thai man, summoned officers from Latya Police Station to his residence in Wang Dong sub-district, Mueang district, Kanchanaburi, on Tuesday, July 23.…
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Man arrested for using Butter Bear profile to exploit children
A 51 year old man has been arrested for using the profile of Butter Bear to deceive a 12 year old girl into recording explicit videos. Police discovered multiple victims, with some having been threatened for as long as five years. The arrest took place at the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) in Mueang Thong Thani. Police Lieutenant General Worawat…
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Brit holidaying in Thailand receive news of parents’ death in UK
A 21 year old Brit holidaying in Thailand received the horrifying news that his parents had died in a tragic crash. Lewis Barton’s parents, 56 year old Christopher Barton and 48 year old Janine Barton were on their motorbike, enjoying a day out at Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, when they collided with a Ford Focus on the A61 between Wakefield…
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Heavy rainfall and high sea waves expected across Thailand
Monsoons have covered the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, leading to heavy rainfall in the north, east, and Bangkok. High sea waves are expected, and sailors are advised to exercise caution. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) weather forecast for the next 24 hours reveals a moderate southwest monsoon is currently covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf…
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Police finds 400,000 Yaba pills in car abandoned on Isaan road
The deputy commissioner of the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) and his team yesterday discovered 400,000 tablets of methamphetamine, also known as Yaba, in a car abandoned along the Sakhon Nakhon-Nakae Road in Khok Si Suphan, in the Isaan province of Sakhon Nakhon. Deputy Commissioner of the CSD, Chatree Pongpaiboon, and his team members spotted a grey Toyota Yaris saloon and…
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Bangkok drug raids target 237 locations in Ladprao area
Police executed the seventh phase of the Clip the Wings of Drug Dealers operation in Bangkok, targeting 237 locations, with a primary focus on the Ladprao area. This effort kicked off early this morning, aiming to tackle drug-related issues in the community. At 5am today, July 25, Tinakorn Rangmat, Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, alongside Udomchai Lohanut, Director…
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Dealing with arrhythmia? Here are your treatment options at MedPark
Operating on a complex electrical system, the heart tirelessly pumps blood to sustain our lives. It coordinates every heartbeat with precision. However, disruptions to this rhythmic pattern can happen, and it’s called arrhythmia – an abnormal heartbeat. During an arrhythmia, the heartbeat can be too slow, too fast, or just irregular. While most arrhythmias are harmless, some can really impact…
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Thailand expects record tourists from Taiwan, India with visa policy
Thailand anticipates a record influx of tourists from Taiwan and India this year, largely due to the recent visa-free policy. The visa exemption for Taiwanese and Indian tourists, initiated in late 2023, has been extended until November 11, with the allowed stay period increased to 60 days. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reports that Thailand has already agreed on…
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Fire at Pathum Thani warehouse spreads to seven others
A fire broke out at a furniture manufacturing company’s warehouse, spreading to seven adjacent warehouses. The incident, occurring yesterday, July 24, is suspected to have been caused by an electrical short circuit as workers had left for the day. Police Lieutenant Thassana Udomporn from Lam Luk Ka Police Station received a report about the fire at a rental warehouse in…
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Man electrocuted while fishing with homemade rod in Kanchanaburi
A man, determined to catch fish for a homemade dish, met a tragic end after slipping and falling onto his electric fishing rod by a canal. Local police were notified of the incident yesterday in Kanchanaburi. Police and medical personnel rushed to the scene near the canal between Moo 3 and Moo 7 in Tha Maka Subdistrict, Tha Maka District,…
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Police arrest drug dealer ferrying narcotics across Tapi River
Police in Surat Thani Province successfully apprehended a small-time 36 year old drug dealer, who was ferrying narcotics across the Tapi River to customers. The arrest was made yesterday following a joint operation by the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) and local police. Chai Mongkol, or Chaochat, residing in Talad Subdistrict, Mueang District, Surat Thani Province, was arrested with 10.02…
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Thai cyber police arrest woman livestreaming illegal bingo game
Thai cyber police arrested a woman caught livestreaming an online bingo gambling session under the name Bingo Baan P’Joy – Pha Pang. The suspect confessed and was charged, with proceedings initiated yesterday. The arrest took place following orders from Worawat Watnakornbancha, the Commissioner of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB), who directed Phumiphat Patarasriwongchai, the Commander of CCIB Division 5,…
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Man posing as commando officer arrested in Bangkok
A man impersonating a commando officer was arrested after his girlfriend, who believed he was a real police officer, was left stunned by the revelation. Police arrested 26 year old Natthaphak, yesterday outside a rented room on Number One-Ram 2 Road, Dokmai, Prawet District, Bangkok. The arrest was carried out by Police Lieutenant Colonel, Wisit Sriyaphai, Deputy Superintendent of Anti-Terrorism,…
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Thai police arrest 85 Myanmar immigrants in smuggling operation
Tha Mai Ruak police, alongside other agencies in Phetchaburi, apprehended 85 illegal immigrants in Tha Yang. The operation was initiated after locals reported a group of suspicious individuals in Nong Ta Chao Village. Police detained the 85 immigrants, including two children, and transported them to the Tha Mai Ruak police station for questioning and legal action. The immigrants, originally from…
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TAT, TikTok, and Klook Thailand launch incredible travel contest
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has teamed up with TikTok Thailand and Klook Thailand to launch the Amazing Thailand Passion Ambassador initiative. Tourists and content creators are invited to share their unforgettable Thailand travel videos for a chance to win amazing prizes. TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool stated that this initiative supports the policy of the Minister of Tourism and…
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