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World News
Brewing trouble: Woman fined for stirring up coffee chaos with laxative prank
In a recent ruling by a South Korean court, a woman in her twenties has been fined 2 million won (53,000 baht), for spiking a man’s coffee with laxatives last year. The incident led to health issues and emotional distress for the 19 year old victim, who alleged that the resultant trauma hampered his performance in college entrance examinations. This…
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Business News
Chinese economic woes dampen bookings for Thai tourism sector
Tourism operators indicated a slowdown in forward bookings from China for the upcoming Golden Week holiday in October due to a challenging economic climate. A representative from the Tourism Council of Thailand, Surawat Akaraworamat, revealed that a sluggish economic rebound and potential deflation are having far-reaching effects on disposable income for prospective tourists from the Chinese mainland. “Travel agents have…
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Thailand News
ONCB crackdown: Hong Kong men nabbed with smuggled heroin in Bangkok condo
Officers from the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) arrested two men from Hong Kong at their condominium in the Rama 9 neighbourhood in Bangkok after finding two smuggled heroin packages addressed to their home country. The collaborative efforts of Thai and Hong Kong authorities have recorded remarkable success since they embarked on a mission earlier this month to…
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Things To Do
What to do in Bangkok this weekend (August 18 – 20)
If you’re in or around Bangkok this weekend (August 18 – 20), we’ve got a few fun suggestions on how to spend your time. From lively stand-up comedy night to Italian dining or family brunch, tap into the city’s vibrant spirit. Maybe you fancy a dance under the stars or prefer winding down with some chill music? We got it…
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Pattaya News
Thai couple detained for alleged unauthorised infant burial near Pattaya
A Thai couple was taken into custody following an alleged infant burial attempt near the Huai Chak Nok Reservoir, neighbouring Pattaya in the province of Chon Buri. Their arrest on Wednesday, August 16, was undertaken by the coordinated efforts of the Huay Yai Police and their counterparts in Pattaya. Acting on a tip-off from public-spirited locals, who had concerns about…
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Pattaya News
Blazing fire obliterates deserted Pattaya-based construction camp overnight
A blazing fire sparked and swiftly wreaked havoc on a vacant construction camp in the Banglamung district, Chon Buri province, near the famous resort city of Pattaya. Officials reported that the seemingly intense electrical fire completely consumed the deserted wooden structure on Wednesday. Alarming as the blazing destruction was, there were no reported injuries or fatalities, providing some comfort amidst…
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Thailand News
Thai railways: Double-track upgrade paves the way for 120km/h passenger speeds
The Thai government is set to partially inaugurate the Map Kabao-Jira Junction double-track railway line next year. This Thai railway development will result in an increased speed limit for passenger trains, potentially enabling them to travel up to 120 kilometres per hour, a significant leap from the existing 50 kilometres per hour. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha made a visit to…
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Thailand News
Sniffing out success: Thailand’s first sniffer dog training centre unleashed for battling narcotics
The Thai Customs Canine Training Centre (TCCTC) was officially inaugurated yesterday in the Bang Phli district of Samut Prakan. This is Thailand’s first facility for training sniffer dogs, set to become a vital tool in combating narcotics smuggling. Roughly five dogs are anticipated to be enlisted for a program focusing on the identification of illicit substances concealed within imported and…
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Thailand News
82 year old man dies after being stung by swarm of wasps
An 82 year old Thai man tragically died after he was stung by a swarm of wasps in an abandoned house in the Isaan province of Maha Sarakham. ThaiRath reported that the old man, Sai Romyen, requested to use the bathroom at a local grocery shop nearby his house on the incident day. Unfortunately, all the bathrooms were occupied by…
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Thailand News
Bangkok fire outbreak traps ‘Mother of the Year’
A horrifying fire outbreak occurred at a renowned townhouse in the Lat Phrao district in Bangkok mobilising emergency services to rescue an 80 year old woman. The fire services were summoned to Amornphan Village 9, Soi Chokchai 4, Soi 84, Lat Phrao district at approximately 4am today. Terror engulfed the popular Lat Phrao neighbourhood as a blaze erupted in a…
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World News
Canadian woman’s poisoned pen: ‘Ugly Tyrant Clown’ letter to ex-president Trump leads to 20+ years in prison
A Canadian woman faces over 20 years in prison for literally sending a poisoned pen letter to former US President Donald Trump, whom she named “The Ugly Tyrant Clown.” The woman, Pascale Ferrier told the court that she regretted her poisoned pen letter plan had failed and that she “couldn’t stop Trump.” The 56 year old woman, accepted the sentence…
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Thailand News
Thai woman reportedly commits suicide with 2 sons in East Thailand
A Thai woman discovered the lifeless bodies of her older sister with her two sons inside the bathroom after she committed suicide at home in the Baan Chang district in the eastern province of Rayong. A charcoal stove was found nearby their bodies. The Baan Chang Police Station officers and rescuers investigated the scene after being notified by the decease’s…
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Crime News
Domestic violence in Lopburi turns deadly with wife fatally shooting gout-afflicted husband
An incident of domestic violence turned fatal after a quarrel turned into a violent brawl in Chaibadan district of Lopburi province, yesterday. A 45 year old man identified as Wasan was fatally shot during a heated exchange with his wife. The unfortunate occurrence transpired in a single-storey wooden dwelling where Wasan’s lifeless body was discovered in the middle of the…
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Thailand News
Famous Thai singer’s act of kindness towards elderly delivery rider inspires thousands online
A touching social media interaction between a famous Thai singer named Jenny and an elderly delivery rider garnered significant praise online yesterday. Concerned for the hardworking rider, Jenny sympathetically offered him a generous tip while probing into his life story. As depicted in a notable video post, Jenny asked about the nature of the rider’s contents, feeling compassion upon seeing…
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Thailand News
Online deception: Thai TikTok influencer’s disappointing date saga sparks debate
A high-profile social media traveler recently shared her travel experience to China where she flew to meet a man only to find out his online profile did not match reality, sparking widespread critique. The woman, who goes by thaisuperstarinchina on TikTok, posted a series of three videos explaining her saga. Her exploration of this seemingly online deception reality attracted significant…
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Thailand News
British TikToker praises Thai gas man’s effort to master the English language
A British Tiktoker shared a video of a Thai gas attendant and applauded his dedication to improving his English communication skills. The British teacher, Dan Thomas, took to TikTok under the handle scootinthailand last Sunday, August 13, to share a video of the gas station attendant with a caption in Thai saying… “Greatly appreciated! I would like to encourage everyone…
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Thailand News
Employee treatment: Hotel manager suspended for cruelty to grieving worker
Following a social media uproar about an employee being denied leave during her mother’s final days, a renowned hotel has suspended the manager involved, known as Kob, pending an internal investigation into employee treatment within the workforce. The management also expressed condolences to the grieving employee. A Facebook post showing chat messages between the worker and her supervisor sparked outrage…
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Business News
Former Siam Commercial Bank executive launches 8 million baht shabu restaurant
A passion for the delectable flavours of Japanese shabu dining impelled Thienachariya, the onetime chief marketing strategist for Siam Commercial Bank, to inaugurate his own shabu restaurant at Erawan Bangkok. The restaurant is the brainchild of Thienachariya and a culinary trio of his associates, formed under the banner of their newly established company, Shabudoke Co. The culinary ensemble includes beef…
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Economy News
Foreign investments bolster Thai economy with 58.9 billion baht boost
From January through July of this year, Thailand welcomed a foreign investment sum of 58.9 billion baht. A notable chunk of this influx originated from Japan, whose companies lavished the largest amount of capital on developing their businesses within Thai borders. Estimates suggest that the Japanese investors led the pack with a total outlay of 19.9 billion baht. They were…
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Thailand News
Elephant brutality: Wild Thai Park shooting sparks probe
In Loei, Royal Thai Police has been solicited by park authorities to uncover the culprit behind a recent act of elephant brutality in Phu Luang Wildlife Sanctuary in this northeastern region. A wild bull elephant was confirmed to be the unfortunate victim of the cruel act. This horrific elephant brutality discovery was made near a forest creek located within the…
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Thailand News
Thai Rice Trade Associations commit to stabilise retail prices despite market changes
Conversations between the Director-General of the Internal Trade Department and the Thai Associations of Rice Millers and Rice Entrepreneurs Association aim to stabilise rice prices, thus easing household expenses for consumers. Wattanasak Sueaiam, the Director-General, revealed yesterday that these industry bodies have been asked not to increase retail prices, despite market factors. However, ultimate decisions will be influenced by the…
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Thailand News
Deadly road incident: Teenager dead and friends injured in Nakhon Pathom
A horrific accident occurred during the early hours of the day as a teenager fell victim to a deadly road incident. Three young boys were returning home after celebrating a friend’s birthday when their journey turned fatal. Their motorcycle was hit by a red truck, leading to the tragic death of an 18 year old boy, while the other two…
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World News
Chicago festival-goers risk lives for selfies on electrified train tracks
In an era where selfie culture is prevalent, there have been increasing instances of individuals being drawn to capture images in hazardous situations. A recent case emerged in Oak Park, Chicago, USA at the Ridgeland Green Line station on August 5, around 7.30pm. Three festival-goers decided to pose on electrified train tracks risking their lives for a photograph. One of…
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Business News
Thailand’s insurance sector embraces digital revolution to boost resilience and consumer experience
Thailand’s insurance sector is adopting digital tech to tackle artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber threats and deal with the medical costs of the nation’s ageing population. Further steps were taken to boost industry strength and user experience. The strategy is headed by the Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC). Suthiphon Thaveechaiyagarn, the OIC secretary-general, disclosed that the first part of…
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World News
San Francisco trial investigates Tesla’s Autopilot role in fatal collisions
In the heart of San Francisco, begins the unfolding legal investigation into Tesla Inc’s inability to rectify limitations in its Autopilot technological system, post a fatal Florida-based collision three years prior, affirm multiple engineers tied to a lawsuit bolstered by a family who lost a loved one in an identical incident in 2019. The trial is due to go before…
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World News
Texas tot triggers turmoil with unloaded handgun in kindergarten
A kindergarten in San Antonio, Texas, was thrown into disarray as an unloaded handgun was discovered in the backpack of a three year old pupil. The child’s father, identified later as Pete Robles, was subsequently arrested today, sparking widespread controversy. The alarming incident was reported on Tuesday at the San Antonio Pre-K Center, with no injuries or security risks highlighted.…
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Road deaths
Family of six survives crash in brand new pickup on first day of ownership in northern Thailand
In a surprising twist of events, a newly acquired pickup truck with a red license plate, indicating its fresh out-of-showroom status, was involved in a significant collision on the same day in northern Thailand. Miraculously, all six occupants of the vehicle, heading from Udon Thani province to Nakhon Nayok province, walked away from the accident unharmed. The accident is suspected…
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World News
Parky’s final sign-off: Broadcasting legend Sir Michael Parkinson drops the mike at 88 (video)
Heartfelt tributes poured in after news broke earlier that chat host and broadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson has died at the age of 88. Parkinson enjoyed a glorious television career that spanned seven decades and saw him engaging with the world’s most prominent stars on his enduring chat show. A statement from Parkinson’s family revealed his peaceful passing. “After a short…
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World News
Lettuce talk about it: Burger King says ‘no more’ to tomatoes as veggie prices squash profits in India
Reverberations from a skyrocketing surge in vegetable prices throughout India are being felt by consumers and the food industry alike, resulting in the popular fast-food business Burger King withdrawing tomatoes from several branches across the nation. Burger King explained to customers that even tomatoes need a vacation. Reuters reported yesterday that two of Burger King’s Indian branches announced… “Even tomatoes…
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Thailand News
Thai man turns himself into police after raping 20 year old Burmese girl
A 61 year old Thai man turned himself into Mueang Nakhon Pathom Police Station after he raped a 20 year old Burmese girl in Nakhon Pathom province near Bangkok last month. The victim, 20 year old Arisa, filed a complaint with the police after the incident occurred on July 26. She explained that the rapist, 61 year old Wuttichai, was…
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Thailand News
Phuket savings group ex-loan officer nabbed for 12 million baht embezzlement
The former loan officer of a savings group was arrested by police in a Phuket restaurant on charges of forging loan documents, fabricating account data, and embezzlement of over 12 million baht. The arrest of the 44 year old woman named Arwarran, made under the jurisdiction of Narathiwat Province’s court, follows a complaint lodged in 2020 by more than 50…
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World News
Raw crab leads to life-threatening lung fluke infection in Vietnamese man
A 31 year old man was hospitalised after coughing up blood and suffering from pulmonary inflammation, caused by a lung fluke infection contracted from consuming raw crab salad at a friend’s house. On August 10, Vietnamese newspaper Tuoi Tre reported that a 31 year old man was admitted to a local hospital after contracting a lung fluke infection (Paragonimiasis) from…
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Thailand News
Jewellery district on fire, but not in a good way: Bangkok blaze barely misses the bling
Bangkok’s Bang Rak district was jolted awake in the early hours as a fire broke out at a jewellery import-export company today. Fortunately, the blaze was contained before it could spread to the vault. The preliminary speculation points towards an electrical circuit malfunction as a possible cause. Around 12.10am today, Deputy Superintendent Patiwat Ruangphoeng of the Bang Rak Police Station…
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Thailand News
Lottery loser: Drug addict squanders fortune, resorts to knife-point negotiations in Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai Police have arrested 41 year old drug addict in relation to an incident where the man reportedly threatened his parents with a knife to extract money for funding his drug habit. The incident occurred after his share of a 12-million baht lottery windfall had been exhausted by his substance abuse. Local police yesterday were informed of Sutthiphong’s act…
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Thailand News
Nationwide cyber police crackdown disrupts major China-backed cryptocurrency fraud operation
A nationwide operation led by the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) successfully raided 29 key locations, effectively dismantling a large-scale China-backed cryptocurrency fraud call centre network. The CCIB seized considerable cash assets and a Rolls-Royce car. High-profile raids were orchestrated yesterday in three cities, Bangkok, Pathum Thani, and Chon Buri. Although endorsed by the infamous Tak City director, the CCIB’s…
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Business News
Thai baht instability rises due to political unrest
Political unrest is heightening baht oscillations against the US dollar, as Thailand finds itself without a stable government, the head of the Bank Thailand asserts. This turbulence introduces a greater risk factor amongst investors who are observing the foreign exchange rate, particularly between the baht and the US dollar, in light of Thailand’s current political developments. Post Thailand’s General Election…
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Thailand News
Thailand and Malaysia strengthen ties in 113th border committee meeting
Top military figures from Thailand and Malaysia convened in Phuket to participate in the ongoing Thailand-Malaysia Regional Border Committee (RBC) Meeting. The prime attendees of the event include Lieutenant General Santi Sakuntanark, Commander of the 4th Army Region in Nakhon Sri Thammarat, and Major General Dato’ Tengku Muhammad Fauzi Tengku Ibrahim, Commander of the 3rd Malaysian Infantry Division. The Patong…
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