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Phuket News
Search continues for missing Russian tourist swept away at Phuket beach
Rescue teams are continuing the search for a Russian man who went missing after swimming with friends in the sea off Nai Thon Beach in Phuket yesterday. Officers from Sakhu Police Station were alerted to the incident shortly before noon and rushed to the scene near the Andaman White Beach Resort in Thalang district, accompanied by volunteer divers from the…
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Crime News
Gun Jompalang probed over lottery quota and shady links
A Thai charity is under investigation after a political activist filed a complaint over lottery quota irregularities and suspected political connections. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has been urged to investigate the Gun Jompalang Chuai Su Foundation and its controversial face, Guntouch “Gun” Pongpaiboonwet, over alleged irregularities involving 200,000 government lottery tickets and links to the Thamanat Prompow Foundation. The…
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Koh Samui News
No escape: Thai police catch foreign fugitive fleeing Koh Samui
A foreign man wanted for armed robbery was arrested at a Thai airport as he attempted to flee Koh Samui, following a tip-off from embassy officials. Thai immigration officers have arrested a 22 year old Israeli man wanted in connection with a violent home invasion in Israel. The fugitive, identified as Farhi, was intercepted at Koh Samui International Airport as…
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Economy News
Gold Price in Thailand Drops 100 THB; Ornaments Sell at 62,200
The Gold Traders Association (GTA) announced the domestic gold prices today November 4, 2025. In the first announcement at 9:05 AM, the price decreased by 100 THB compared to yesterday’s closing price (Nov 3). The prices announced by the association are as follows: 96.5% Gold Bar Buy: 61,300.00 THB Sell: 61,400.00 THB 96.5% Gold Ornaments Base Tax: 60,079.08 THB Sell:…
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Thailand Weather Updates
Monsoon rains and cold snap to rattle parts of Thailand
Thailand is bracing for turbulent weather as a monsoon trough and incoming typhoon combine to bring rain, wind and cooler temperatures across the country. A monsoon trough stretching across the lower central and eastern regions of Thailand is linking with a low-pressure cell over Vietnam’s central coast. At the same time, a moderate high-pressure system from China is pressing into…
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Thailand News
Thai driver punches police for clamping his car in no-parking area
A Thai sedan driver faces five charges after parking in a prohibited area and punching a police officer who tried to clamp his car in Nonthaburi province on October 31. The Facebook page Phra Chan Lai Kratai V5 (พระจันทร์ ลายกระต่าย V5) condemned the driver of a grey sedan for illegal parking and physically assaulting a police officer on duty. The…
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Thailand News
Thai woman accuses beauty queen of having affair with her husband
A Thai woman accused a beauty queen in the central province of Ratchaburi of having an affair with her husband, claiming she was deceived into signing divorce papers. The alleged affair came to light after the legal wife, identified only as Tik, shared her story via a Facebook post on October 31. In her post, Tik included screenshots of conversations…
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Automotive
A foreigner’s guide to getting a Thai driver’s license in Thailand
Getting a driver’s license in Thailand as a foreigner is a structured process managed by the Department of Land Transport (DLT). There is a complex process of proving your legal status and residency in the country. This guide breaks down the exact requirements and steps you must follow. 1. The first hurdle: Visa and residency requirements Before you even book…
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Phuket News
Phuket governor hails success of U-turn safety project
Phuket Governor Saransak Srikruanetra says no serious accidents have occurred at locations where the new U-turn barriers were installed, marking a significant improvement on what was previously one of the island’s most dangerous road sections. Speaking during the October provincial committee meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall, Governor Saransak said the U-turns had significantly reduced traffic accidents and fatalities. The meeting…
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Thailand News
Krabi man arrested months after murder of father and daughter
Police in Krabi have arrested a man accused of murder after shooting and killing his neighbour and his one year old daughter, and seriously injuring the mother, on Koh Lanta earlier this year. The suspect, identified as 41 year old Wiwat, was wanted under an arrest warrant issued by the Krabi Provincial Court. Officers from the Provincial Police Region 8…
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Education
Is a Thai public school an option for foreign kids? Pros and cons
The Thaiger key takeaways Foreign children can enrol in Thai public schools, but admission and costs vary depending on the school. Public schools offer affordability and cultural immersion but come with language barriers and limited foreign student support. English Programs (EP) within public schools provide a middle ground between local and international education. For many expat families settling in Thailand,…
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Bangkok News
Thai cosplay model sexually harassed on BTS train by repeat offender
A Thai cosplay model took to Facebook to share that she was sexually harassed on a BTS Skytrain yesterday, November 2, and revealed that she was not the first victim of the same man. The model, known online as Chun Cheon, posted her account on Facebook yesterday, along with a photo of herself holding an official complaint document. In part…
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Thailand News
Lotus’s and Makro now accept government co-payment scheme
Retail chains Lotus’s and Makro have joined the Khon La Khrueng Plus (Half-Half Plus) co-payment scheme alongside over 10,000 participating vendors across the country, according to an announcement posted on the official Lotus’s Facebook page today, November 3. The co-payment scheme, introduced by the Ministry of Finance in 2020, is designed to stimulate domestic spending and support small vendors and low-income…
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Thailand News
Austrian man joins monkhood in Kalasin to honour Queen Mother
An Austrian man entered the monkhood at a Buddhist monastery in the Isaan province of Kalasin to dedicate merit to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, on October 31. The monastery, Wat Pa Sok Thep Sathit in Dong Ling subdistrict, Kamalasai district, Kalasin, held a mass ordination ceremony on October 31 to make merit dedicated to the Queen Mother.…
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Thailand Hotels
Bangkok dominates World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 with three hotels in top 10
The results are in for The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025, revealing a massive victory for Thailand’s luxury hospitality scene. While Rosewood Hong Kong secured the coveted No. 1 position, Bangkok established itself as a global powerhouse, landing three hotels in the top 10. This year, The Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River claimed the No. 2 spot, earning…
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Phuket News
Two drown at Bang Tao Beach, Phuket, despite red flag warnings
A man and his teenage nephew drowned at Bang Tao Beach in Phuket after being pulled out to sea while swimming on Saturday, November 1. Their bodies were recovered late the following night, according to Thalang District officials. The victims were identified as 42 year old Phumisak Chantajaem and his 13 year old nephew Natthawipa Sriprasit, both from Baan Phru…
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Thailand News
Thai woman defends herself from rock-throwing attacker in Oakland
An attacker remains at large after throwing rocks at a Thai woman and attempting to punch her in a market in Oakland, San Francisco, California, on Halloween. NBC Bay Area reported the physical assault on the Thai woman, Sasi Oda, along with CCTV footage of the incident on October 31. The assault occurred in a market in Little Saigon at…
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Things To Do
Where to celebrate Loy Krathong in Thailand this year
The Thaiger key takeaways Loy Krathong will be celebrated nationwide with a softer, more respectful tone this year. Hotels and venues across Thailand are hosting intimate dinners and cultural events by the water. It’s a special time to reflect, celebrate, and take part in one of Thailand’s most cherished traditions. Loy Krathong is almost here, and Thailand is preparing for…
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Thailand News
Tak teacher caught stealing groceries and posing cooking photos online
Police arrested a male teacher in the northern province of Tak for stealing food ingredients from a local grocery shop and then boasting about his cooking skills on social media. The owner of the grocery store filed a complaint with the Tha Song Yang Police Station on October 25 after discovering several items missing from his store in Mae Tan…
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Pattaya News
Toddler rescued after being locked inside car in Pattaya
A two year old toddler was safely rescued after accidentally locking himself inside a parked car in Pattaya yesterday evening, November 2, prompting a swift response from local rescue volunteers. The incident occurred around 6.20pm, when the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Centre received a report of a child trapped in a vehicle on Soi Kraek, Moo 4. Rescue teams arrived…
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Thailand News
Thai woman loses 17,000 baht after thief finds spare key hidden in shoes
A Thai woman lost 17,000 baht in cash after hiding a spare key inside her shoes left outside her rented room in Udon Thani. The 26 year old victim, Khunphat, called officers from Mueang Udon Thani Police Station to investigate the theft at her room in Soi Samit Yothin 4, Mueang Udon Thani district, at around 9.20pm yesterday. Khunphat told…
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Thailand video news
Thailand video news | November full moon party cancelled as Thailand enters mourning, Ex-prince Andrew alleged to have organised ‘40 sex workers’ visit to Bangkok hotel
In today’s Thailand news update, Alex and Jay bring you the latest from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. We look at a strong return of Chinese tourists ahead of high season, new allegations about former Prince Andrew’s scandalous trip to Thailand, and a major police raid on a drug-fuelled party in Bangkok. Thailand Signals to China: No Casino Legalisation as…
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Thailand News
Debt drives Thai man to smash bank door seeking imprisonment
A Thai man claimed he wanted to escape his debts by going to jail, so he smashed the glass door of a bank in Phimai district, in the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima, yesterday, November 2. Officers from Phimai Police Station rushed to the bank at around 8pm and found the 60 year old suspect pacing back and forth in…
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Thailand News
New M81 motorway bans bikes, motorcycles, tractors
Thailand’s Royal Gazette has issued a new directive banning several types of vehicles from using the new Motorway Route 81 (M81), which connects Bang Yai in Nonthaburi to Kanchanaburi. The announcement, signed by the Director of Special Highways, was made under Section 54 of the Highways Act 1992 and came into effect on October 31, 2025. The regulation prohibits the…
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Phuket News
Australian man caught stealing phone and football jerseys from Phuket mall
Police arrested an Australian man for allegedly stealing football jerseys and a mobile phone at a shopping mall in Phuket yesterday, November 2. Officers from the Special Service Division responded to an immediate theft case while on patrol at the Central Phuket shopping mall. The owner of a mobile phone shop in the mall discovered a missing product and reviewed…
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Hot News
Miss Universe Organization Warns of Unauthorized Dinner Event, Vows Legal Action
MUO states the dinner activity is unauthorized. considers it intellectual property infringement and prepares legal action. warning fans to follow official channels only. 2 Oct, The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) issued an official statement to clarify the facts regarding a “Special Dinner & Talk Show” event promoted online during the 74th pageant in Thailand. The statement declared that the organization…
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Pattaya News
Teen gunned down in Pattaya feud, reportedly sparked by an insult
A teenage boy was shot dead early Saturday morning in Pattaya after a dispute turned deadly during a brief roadside confrontation. The victim, 17 year old Anupong “Ta” Thamabun, was riding passenger with a friend when he was shot in the back around 5.16am on Pong-Khao Mai Kaew Road. He later died at Pattaya Memorial Hospital from the gunshot wound…
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Bangkok News
Cambodian man allegedly murders Thai girlfriend and hangs himself in Bangkok condo
A Cambodian man allegedly murdered his Thai girlfriend at a condominium in the Prawet district of Bangkok before hanging himself. Yesterday, November 2, a resident of a condominium in the Dokmai sub-district, Prawet district, Bangkok, called officers from Prawet Police Station to investigate room number 7/59 in Building D of the Nirun Condominium, following a strong, unpleasant odour coming from…
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Thailand News
People’s Party launches anti-corruption campaign ahead of early election
The opposition People’s Party (PP) has launched its early election campaign under the slogan With Us, No Grey, signalling a firm anti-corruption stance as the country inches toward a potential snap election. Sirikanya Tansakul, deputy leader of the PP and party-list MP, said the campaign reflects widespread public frustration over corruption, money laundering, and the rise of grey capital in…
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Thailand News
November 3: Thailand braces for heavy rainfall across 34 provinces
Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a fresh weather alert today, November 3, warning of heavy rainfall across 34 provinces. Bangkok and surrounding areas are set to bear the brunt, with 70% of the capital expected to be hit by thunderstorms and isolated heavy rain. The current weather system is being driven by a strong monsoon trough crossing central and eastern…
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Thailand News
Thailand reassures China, no casinos amid tourism boost
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced that Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed approval of Thailand’s decision not to legalise casinos. The Chinese government plans to promote Thailand as a tourist destination to its citizens. Anutin provided this update on Thailand’s tourism prospects following his return from China on Saturday night, after participating in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meetings in South Korea.…
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Pattaya Travel
Full Moon Party cancelled in Thailand due to national mourning
Koh Phangan, Thailand – The Full Moon Party, a celebrated event on Haad Rin Beach originally slated for November 5, has been cancelled. This follows the passing of Queen Mother Sirikit on October 25 at the age of 93. In her honour, Thailand is observing a period of national mourning, leading to the suspension of major public gatherings. Organisers confirmed…
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Thailand News
Deputy mayor admits to fatal shooting in Prachin Buri home
A deputy mayor from a subdistrict administrative organization confessed to the fatal shooting of two people within a home in Prachin Buri province. The incident, which occurred yesterday, on November 1, was not politically motivated, as confirmed by the police. The Provincial Public Relations Office of Prachin Buri shared images of the crime scene on their Facebook page, detailing the…
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Thailand News
Cambodia withdraws from Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand
The page of Sorayuth Suthasanachinda, a prominent Thai news anchor, revealed that social media is abuzz with a statement from ELEVENTO9, the official licence holder of Miss Universe Cambodia. The organisation announced its decision not to send a Cambodian representative to the Miss Universe 2025 pageant, which is scheduled to take place in Thailand yesterday, on November 1. According to…
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Thailand News
Bangkok police storm luxury suite, uncover drugs and illegal sex party
In the early hours of today, November 2, police conducted a raid on a luxury hotel suite in central Bangkok, breaking up an event dubbed the Golden Mine Party. The operation, led by Police General Kittirat Phanpet, resulted in the arrest of a group of men engaged in drug use and illegal activities. The raid, involving over 50 officers, was…
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Thailand News
Ex-chef arrested after Bangkok street robbery and police pursuit
A former chef was apprehended after a dramatic police chase following his alleged involvement in a Bangkok street robbery. The 43 year old, known as “Bom” Piraphon Chueachart, reportedly snatched a gold necklace from a 61 year old woman in Bangkok, claiming financial desperation as his motive. Police Major General Siam Boonsom, the Bangkok Metropolitan Police Commissioner, and other senior…
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Thailand News
Princess Sirivannavari leads Thai fabric and craft competition
Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya presided over the national finals of the “Phra Rajawat Siri Ratchapatra” fabric and craft competition yesterday, on November 1. The event, held at ICONSIAM’s Suralai Hall, recognised 15 outstanding works with gold medals while a special award was given to the “Phra Rajawat Siri Ratchapatra Sangsuan Samakhom” fabric by Kalasin’s Montra Thikarn Group. The event was…
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