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Thailand News
Drug-addicted Thai wife leaves disabled Australian man stranded and penniless
A disabled Australian man in the Isaan province of Udon Thani is seeking to return to his home country after his drug-addicted Thai wife left him penniless. The community leader in the Ban Dung district, Boonthom Sorumpha, urged the local news agency, Ban Dung Update, to publicise the man’s plight on social media and coordinate with relevant government officials to…
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Thailand News
Thai navy rescues nine after fishing boat capsizes near Phuket
The Royal Thai Navy deployed the HTMS Hua Hin to rescue nine people after a fishing boat capsized off Racha Yai Island in Phuket. The incident, occurring at 2.50pm yesterday, August 12, involved the fishing vessel Chok Mana 1, which was overturned by large waves. Fortunately, all crew members were equipped with life jackets. The fishing boat, carrying nine people,…
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Thailand News
Plastic recycling factory fire in Chachoengsao raises safety concerns
A fire broke out at a plastic recycling factory in Bang Pakong, Chachoengsao province, yesterday, August 12, causing concern over the potential spread to nearby residential areas. The incident occurred at 1pm, prompting Lieutenant Napadol Taweechat, Deputy Inspector of Bang Pakong Police Station, to investigate and coordinate with local and nearby fire departments, as well as Bang Pakong rescue services.…
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Thailand News
Pregnant student among four trapped in faulty lift at Thai college
Yesterday, August 12, four female students from a renowned college in Mueang Phatthalung were trapped in a lift for nearly an hour. Among them was a seven-month pregnant student. The lift malfunctioned between the first and second floors while they were heading to the fourth floor for a sports event task. Phatthalung rescue services were notified and arrived to assist.…
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Crime News
Family outing turns violent with shooting at Jomtien Beach
A family outing turned violent when a young man and his family were attacked on Jomtien Beach by a rival group who opened fire. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred at 4.30am today, August 13, when Police Lieutenant Chaiyanaret Phengkhan received a report of a shooting in front of a large market on Jomtien Beach, Pattaya, Chon Buri province.…
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Thailand News
Monk found in suspicious car with woman in Sakon Nakhon
Police in Sakon Nakhon discovered a suspicious vehicle, prompting an investigation that led to a surprising scene. In the car, they found a well-known monk from Bueng Kan with a woman, raising questions about their relationship. Yesterday, August 12, at 12pm, police from Khamin Police Station, along with an investigative team, were patrolling the area around Ban Phan Canal, Khamin…
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Thailand Weather Updates
Thailand weather alert: 38 provinces brace for heavy rain
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather warning for August 13, cautioning 38 provinces in Thailand about potential heavy rain affecting 60% of the area, including Bangkok. Residents are advised to remain vigilant against flash floods and forest run-offs as Typhoon Podul is being monitored. The weather forecast for the next 24 hours indicates thunderstorms and heavy rain…
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Crime News
Monks defrocked after drug tests in Taphan Hin temples
Today, August 12, a coordinated operation involving the local administration and Taphan Hin police targeted two temples to conduct drug tests on monks. Five monks were found with positive results for drugs and have been defrocked and sent for rehabilitation. Thaneya Naipinit, Governor of Phichit province, initiated this drug crackdown and temple reform. Suphot Rattanarungruang, district chief of Taphan Hin,…
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Thailand News
Crowds flock to Nakhon Pathom temple for fortune and blessings
Today, August 12, at Wat Phai Lom in Mueang district, Nakhon Pathom province, crowds gathered to seek fortune and blessings from the revered monk Luang Por Phun and the spirit known as Kuman Sombat. The temple was bustling as people visited to pay their respects, especially during the holiday period leading up to the lottery draw. Luang Por Phun, a…
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Crime News
Thai ranger loses leg in landmine blast near Cambodia border
A landmine explosion resulted in a paramilitary ranger losing his leg during a border patrol near an ancient temple in Surin province this morning, August 12. According to the Royal Thai Army, the incident occurred at 9.10am as a team from the 2610 Paramilitary Ranger Company was conducting a patrol near the Ta Muen Thom temple ruins in the Phanom…
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Road deaths
Teachers’ pickup collides with guardrail, injuring seven in Mae Hong Son
A group of teachers on a trip encountered a road accident when their pickup truck collided with a guardrail, injuring seven people, including two seriously. The incident occurred at 5.30pm yesterday, August 11, along the descending curve of the Thop Sok section of the rural road มส 4001 in Mueang district, Mae Hong Son province. Emergency services, including the Mueang…
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Phuket News
Phuket man arrested for illegal high-interest loan operation
A 61 year old man has been apprehended by Wichit Police in Phuket for running an illicit high-interest loan operation. The arrest resulted in the confiscation of 12 motorcycles, five sedans, a pickup truck, and numerous related documents. Residents in Soi Charoenlap, Wichit, had reported unregistered vehicles parked for long periods along the roadside and motorcycles concealed under covers at…
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Thailand News
Chanthaburi seeks 30,000 Thai workers for longan harvest amid shortages
Yanathicha Buaphuean, a member of Parliament for Chanthaburi province from the Prachachon Party, has posted a video online highlighting a significant labour shortage in the province. The post urgently calls for 30,000 Thai workers to harvest longan in Chanthaburi, offering good pay and free accommodation. This shortage results from recent conflicts between Thailand and Cambodia, leading to a mass exodus…
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Thailand News
Thailand clears 432 explosives on Thai-Cambodian border in 10 days
The Thailand Mine Action Centre (TMAC) has successfully cleared over 400 explosive devices along the Thai-Cambodian border in 10 days, spanning four provinces. Residents are urged to report any suspicious items immediately to authorities. Yesterday, August 11, TMAC and explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) teams announced the successful recovery of 432 explosive items in Buriram, Surin, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani between…
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Road deaths
Truck runs red light, causing fatal collision in Phayao
A truck ran a red light and collided with a pickup truck, trapping it underneath and resulting in the driver’s death. Four others were injured, including a six year old child. The accident occurred yesterday, August 11, at Phra Ubalee Road intersection in Dok Khamtai district, Phayao province. Rescue personnel rushed to the scene to assist. They discovered the pickup…
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Chiang Mai News
Thai police arrest Chinese fraud suspect in Mae Rim operation
The Immigration Division 3 conducted a cross-province operation from Pattaya to Mae Rim to capture a Chinese man wanted for fraud. The suspect allegedly deceived fellow nationals into investing in a durian orchard project before fleeing the country today, August 12. Police Lieutenant General Phanumas Boonyaluck, commander of the Immigration Bureau, along with deputy commanders Police Major General Panthana Nuchanarot…
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Crime News
Family feud in Nakhon Pathom ends in tragic shooting
A familial business dispute in Nakhon Pathom turned deadly on August 11, resulting in two deaths. A 70 year old man shot his 63 year old brother and 20 year old nephew before taking his own life. The incident occurred at a residence in Mueang district. Police Colonel Thananut Intharprasert from Nakhon Pathom Police Station received reports of a shooting…
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Thailand News
Misinformation spreads amid Thai-Cambodian border tensions, fuels public outrage
Misinformation has proliferated on social media amid recent tensions at the Thai-Cambodian border, with one viral TikTok video becoming a focal point. The clip, allegedly showing nighttime gunfire at Prasat Ta Kwai as a ceasefire began on July 28, quickly spread across major digital platforms. Three prominent news outlets amplified the video’s reach, sparking public outrage in Thailand and potentially…
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Thailand News
Ministry urges swift action on wild elephant alert system
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has directed the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) to hasten the development of a wild elephant tracking and alert system to enhance the safety of communities within the elephants’ habitats. Chalermchai Sri-on, the minister, stated that the DNP has been tasked with updating its maps for integration into a…
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Pattaya News
Banglamung nightclub raid uncovers drug use in anti-narcotics campaign
In the early hours of yesterday, August 11, a coordinated raid was conducted at the popular Finup nightclub in Banglamung district, Chon Buri province. At 3am, Patcharapat Srithanyanon, the Banglamung district chief, led a task force consisting of local administrative officials, Pattaya City police, and members of the Banglamung District Volunteer Defence Corps. The operation was organised by Nathaphop Yomjinda,…
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Crime News
Thai driver caught smuggling Cambodians near border for 1,500 baht
A driver from Thailand was apprehended in Sa Kaeo province near the Cambodian border for transporting Cambodian migrants illegally, the highway police reported. A 49 year old man, Sathit Chanthasri, was intercepted on Highway 33 near Sakaeo Technological College in Mueang district on August 10, according to Police Major General Kongkrit Lertsitthikul, commander of the highway police. Inside his black…
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Bangkok News
Bangkok braces for heavy rain with 50mm expected today
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has instructed preparations for heavy rainfall expected in the city today, August 12, particularly in the northern and eastern areas. Districts such as Don Mueang, Lak Si, Bang Khen, Sai Mai, and Khlong Sam Wa are predicted to experience significant downpours. At the Bangkok Flood Prevention Control Centre in Din Daeng, the governor, along with the…
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Finance
Mastering the foundations: A comprehensive guide to technical analysis theories
Technical analysis offers a structured approach to determining what to trade, when to enter the market, and how long to remain involved. Its core principle is simple: every known fact—economic or otherwise—is already reflected in the price. Thus, by observing price and volume alone, traders can discern patterns of crowd psychology and, in turn, anticipate future movements. In practice, any…
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Thailand News
Lop Buri temple faces dual fraud probes over donations and land ownership
A Thai spiritual medium and the abbot of Wat Phrabat Nampu in the central province of Lop Buri shifted the blame for alleged embezzlement onto each other, while an alleged land fraud within the temple came to light. The abbot, Phra Alongkot, called on spiritual medium Sakesan “Bee” Bubsuebsakun to clarify the matter of missing donations to him and the public.…
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Thailand News
Thai grandmother appeals for help to find missing 12 year old in Chon Buri
A Thai woman is seeking assistance from the public after her 12 year old granddaughter went missing for more than two weeks after leaving the family home in Chon Buri on a motorcycle. The 63 year old woman, Daeng, appealed to news agencies to help spread the word about her missing granddaughter, 12 year old Pitchanan, also known as Noona.…
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Things To Do
Not sure what to do for Mother’s Day in Bangkok? Here are some lovely ways to celebrate
It’s Mother’s Day in Thailand tomorrow! Have you made plans yet? If not, there’s still plenty of time to surprise the matriarchs in your life with something thoughtful. The day is celebrated on August 12 to honour Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s birthday, and in Bangkok that means restaurants, cafés, and attractions are ready with special menus, offers, and experiences. From…
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Thailand News
British motorcyclist blocks rescue vehicle and causes collision in Pattaya
A British motorcyclist blocked a rescue vehicle and raised his middle finger at rescuers before crashing into a local’s motorcycle on a Pattaya road. He claimed that the sound of the siren startled him and caused his behaviour. Rescuers from the Sawang Borriboon Dhammastan Foundation were responding to a call to transport a patient who had lost consciousness after being…
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Thailand News
Thai teacher fatally shoots student’s uncle after sexual assault accusation
A Thai teacher in the northern province of Phetchabun fatally shot his student’s uncle after being attacked by the victim over an alleged sexual assault on the young girl. Officers from Mueang Phetchabun Police Station were called to investigate the death of a 43 year old Thai man, Thaweesak, at a house in the Napa district of Phetchabun on August…
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Thailand News
17 year old Thai schoolboy attacks teacher after exam dispute
A 17 year old Thai schoolboy attacked a female teacher at a school in the central province of Uthai Thani on August 5, allegedly because he was dissatisfied with his exam score. The physical assault came to light after the victim shared her account with a well-known teacher who runs the Facebook page Teacher Arty. The page posted details of…
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Thailand News
Monitor lizard crashes through ceiling at Ayutthaya beauty shop
A large monitor lizard caused a stir after crashing through the ceiling of Lady Beauty in Bang Pa-in district, Ayutthaya province, today, August 11. Captured by CCTV, the animal startled the shop owner, prompting an immediate call for assistance from the Ayutthaya Ruam Jai Association. The team specialised in capturing reptiles arrived with the necessary equipment to help. Upon inspection,…
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Thailand News
Thai army says Cambodia misuses landmine clearance funds amid fresh blast
The Royal Thai Army (RTA) accused Cambodia of violating the Ottawa Treaty and deceiving several countries into donating funds for landmine clearance, claiming no operations have taken place, and another Thai soldier lost his left ankle in a landmine blast in the Isaan province of Si Saket. Thailand and Cambodia held a meeting of the General Border Committee (GBC) in…
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Thailand News
Thailand ranked top in Asia for cultural heritage wealth
Thailand has been ranked first in Asia and eighth globally for cultural heritage wealth in the U.S. News & World Report 2024 rankings. Announced by Government spokesperson Sasikarn Wattanachan today, August 11, the ranking assesses 89 countries based on five key factors: cultural accessibility, rich history, cuisine, cultural attractions, and geographical appeal. Despite tourism revenue accounting for about 7% of…
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Crime News
Couple arrested transporting stolen motorcycles to southern border
A couple were apprehended while transporting stolen motorcycles from Bang Rak and Yan Nawa to the southern border for sale. They claimed to be delivery workers and denied involvement in the theft. Today, August 11, Police Lieutenant General Siam Boonsom, the Metropolitan Police Bureau Commissioner, instructed Police Colonel Thammasak Sarabun of Bang Rak Police Station and Police Colonel Cherdsak Rodkhem…
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Thailand News
Thai woman turns herself in after bathroom cleaner attack on ex-boyfriend
A Thai woman surrendered to police yesterday, August 10, after attacking her ex-boyfriend with a bathroom cleaner at a shopping mall in Samut Prakan province near Bangkok. Rescue workers from the Ruam Katanyu Foundation and medical staff from Chularat 1 Suvarnabhumi Hospital rushed to a bathroom outside a shopping centre in the Bang Phli district of Samut Prakan at about…
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Thailand video news
Thailand video news | Bangkok gallery censors exhibition under Beijing pressure, Tourist deceived and robbed by duo in Pattaya hotel room
In Thailand video news, Alex and Jay report on a range of stories from across the country, from cultural controversies to high-profile crime cases. This edition covers the Bangkok Arts and Cultural Centre’s censorship of an exhibition after alleged Chinese embassy pressure, a corruption scandal surrounding Thailand’s submarine purchase from China, and a series of violent and deceptive incidents in…
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Crime News
French man injured in Pattaya apartment altercation with girlfriend’s family
In Pattaya, Thailand, at 2.06am today, August 11, the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Unit received a report concerning an assault with injuries at an apartment on Naklua 19. The local police from Bang Lamung Police Station, accompanied by volunteer rescue personnel, swiftly arrived at the scene. Upon their arrival, they discovered a 37 year old French national, referred to as…
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Phuket News
Police investigate unidentified man’s drowning at Kalim Beach, Phuket
Police are investigating the death of an unidentified man who drowned at Kalim Beach in Phuket on August 9. Patong police received notification of the incident at 12.06pm, prompting rescue workers from the Phuket Kusoldharm Foundation’s Patong branch and diving personnel to begin a search for the missing person. The man’s body was discovered washed ashore by waves around 2pm…
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