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Phuket News
Phuket’s Nanai Rd undergoes partial closure for resurfacing
Phuket‘s Patong Municipality announced a partial closure of Nanai Rd, starting from today till August 5, for resurfacing amidst the persistent traffic challenges caused by ongoing flood works in Phra Metta Rd. The resurfacing work, expected to span a period of two weeks, prompts the necessity of one-way traffic regulation at separate sections of Nanai Rd. The municipality confirmed this…
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Pattaya News
Russian man’s drunken rampage damages multiple cars in Phuket
The tranquillity of Phuket was disturbed as a 26 year old man of Russian nationality, intoxicated and in an aggressive state, carried out a frenzy of destruction, damaging multiple cars in the Wichit district. Local residents alerted the authorities, reporting an aberrant individual committing acts of wilful damage outside a condominium near a department store in Wichit on a Friday…
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Phuket News
Three-way crash on Phuket’s main road leaves one hospitalised
A road mishap involving three vehicles on Phuket‘s principal thoroughfare, Thepkrasattri Rd, ended with one individual hospitalised and two others escaping serious injuries. The unfortunate incident occurred yesterday morning. Reports detailing the accident indicate that the event transpired on Thepkrasattri Rd in Koh Kaew. The repercussions led to one individual being ferried to Thalang Hospital for immediate medical attention. Notification…
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Pattaya News
Police seize lethal weapons cache in Chon Buri
In the latest chapter of the firearms crackdown saga unfolding in Chon Buri, the local law enforcement authorities successfully seized bundles of lethal weapons and ammunition from a Thai national who had a penchant for brandishing his arsenal on social media. However, the suspect gave the police a slip by swiftly disappearing into a nearby patch of woodland. This operation…
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Thailand News
Bangkok police shut illegal beauty clinic attracting foreign clients
In a decisive move against illegal medical practices in Thailand, police have shut down an illicit beauty clinic operating without authorisation in the Ekamai region of Bangkok. The unapproved facility, CCoco Beauty Clinic, was found operating on Thursday and immediately closed based on reports from the Department of Health Service Support. The entity of the clinic was discovered to be…
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Pattaya News
Pattaya police crack down on motorbike gang linked to murder case
In a significant crackdown on international crime, Pattaya law enforcement carried out a successful operation against the notorious ‘Outlaws’ motorbike gang. The group has been identified as a major player in criminal activities, with links to the chilling murder case of German businessman Hans Peter Mack. The subsequent operation led by Deputy National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Surachate Hakparn resulted…
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Thailand News
Thai political parties resist joining Pheu Thai-led coalition
The political landscape in Thailand recently witnessed a dramatic event as Bhumjaithai, United Thai Nation, the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), and Chartthaipattana took a united stance against joining a Pheu Thai-led coalition. Their refusal hinged on one critical determinant – the participation of the Move Forward Party (MFP) in the coalition. Bhumjaithai’s leading figure, Anutin Charnvirakul, revealed the party’s solid…
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World News
Stabbing spree at Seoul’s Sillim subway station leaves 1 dead, 3 wounded
South Korea’s capital city of Seoul witnessed a chilling incident of violence near the Sillim subway station. A man in his thirties embarked on a perilous stabbing spree inciting widespread terror. The consequences of the attack were fatal, with one man in his twenties losing his life, and three others sustaining injuries. One among the injured is reported to be…
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Crime News
Former monk arrested for 10 million baht fraud through online religious artefact shop
Police arrested a former monk for defrauding people of over 10 million baht through his online religious artefact shop. His illicit proceeds were used for everyday needs, online gambling, and to rent accommodation for hiding. The arrest occurred near a bustling night market in the Phang Khon district of the northeast Sakon Nakhon province. Warakorn Kongu-tit, a 46 year old…
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Thailand News
Undocumented foreign workers caught in East Thailand: Illegal entry attempt foiled
Police in Chanthaburi, East Thailand, apprehended six undocumented foreign workers attempting to enter the country illegally. This action took place amid a nationwide crackdown in response to a directive by the Ministry of Labour, allowing for the registration of foreign labourers in the country. The apprehended individuals were caught following a high-speed pursuit. Under the command of Superintendent Khemarin Phitsamai…
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Thailand News
Move forward, step back: Thailand’s election winner yields to Pheu Thai Party to form govt
Thailand’s General Election winner, the Move Forward Party (MFP), and its leader, Pita Limjaroenrat, have agreed to step back and make way for the Pheu Thai Party to lead the coalition parties and form a government. The MFP Permanent Secretary, Chaitawat Tulathon, today, July 21, revealed the party’s struggles over the past two months during a press conference. The conservative…
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Thailand News
Mosquito mayhem: Dengue fever cases surge in Loei province, Thailand
Faced with a significant surge in dengue Fever cases, health officials from Thailand’s northeastern province of Loei have issued an urgent appeal for residents to exercise caution and intensify efforts to eradicate mosquito breeding sites. The province has reported 462 cases of the disease, with several patients requiring hospitalisation. Chanachai Bunyu, a leading provincial health official, disclosed that the ongoing…
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Northern Thailand News
Tragedy in northern Thailand as durian picker loses life in perilous hillside fall
An incident in northern Thailand left locals in a state of shock, highlighting the dangers endured by durian pickers navigating treacherous terrain. Tragedy struck a community when a woman lost her life and her devastated son could do nothing but grieve. The disaster unfolded within a durian orchard in Laplae district, situated on the challenging hillside terrains of the northern…
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World News
Argentina’s coastal mystery: Penis fish find ‘resting’ place en masse
In an unexpected turn of events, the coastline of Argentina has become the resting place for thousands of aquatic creatures colloquially known as ‘Penis fish‘ (urechis unicinctus), due to their resemblance to the male sexual organ. This bizarre phenomenon has sparked curiosity and intrigue among the local populace. Well-known for their habitation in muddy or sandy terrain, these fish, extending…
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World News
US woman sues Thai restaurant claiming spicy dish caused irrevocable harm: Is meal too hot to handle?
A woman in the US is suing a Thai restaurant due to an intensely spicy dish, ‘dragon balls,’ which she claims is “unfit for human consumption” and is “dangerous to life.” The incident has sparked global controversy. Neurologist Harjasleen Walia, the woman in question, alleges that she experienced permanent bodily harm after eating at the restaurant on July 15, 2021. She…
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Thailand News
Tiktok user’s stunning story reveals funeral fiasco: The ‘not-so-dead’ elderly man
In a captivating twist of events, a TikTok user, going by the handle ‘Sellpae phopping,’ shared a remarkable tale of an elderly man who was mistakenly believed to be dead and had an already planned funeral. However, the story took an unexpected turn when it became clear that it was all a misunderstanding. Despite facing numerous challenges after a severe…
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Thailand News
Heartbreaking twist: Thai man discovers coworker’s lifeless body in truck, links it to son’s tragic death
A Thai man who discovered the lifeless body of his 29 year old coworker in the back of a truck parked in the Soi Tessaban Bang Pu 80 in the Samut Prakarn province near Bangkok believes that the dead man committed suicide because his son died. Amid the heart-wrenching cries of relatives and coworkers, Police Lieutenant Colonel Thertphum Duangprathum, deputy…
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Crime News
Buriram Highway Police crack down on driver using deceptive number plate sticker
A 45 year old man landed himself in hot water with highway police in Thailand’s northeast Buriram province after attempting to foil them with a deceptive tactic. He attempted to dodge speeding tickets by putting a sticker over his vehicle’s number plate, leading the traffic police on a convoluted hunt. The bizarre case began with a Mercedes-Benz owner filing a…
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Thailand News
MFP leader Pita Limjaroenrat hailed as politician of the year in E-Saan Poll
The leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP) was hailed politician of the year according to an E-Saan Poll. The survey was compiled by the E-Saan Centre for Business and Economic Research (ECBER) of the Faculty of Management Science, Khon Kaen University, in the Isaan province of Khon Kaen. The annual “Rewards of E-Saan” poll aims to gauge the sentiments…
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Crime News
Pattaya cops cracking down on teen violence
Pattaya cops are cracking down on teen violence after a series of late-night brawls. In the most recent incident on the city’s streets, two youngsters were shot while riding a motorbike on Wednesday night. Police have now caught several suspects from the incident, which occurred near the Sukhumvit Pattaya Karn Chang garage in the Naklua sub-district of Chon Buri’s Bang…
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Central Thailand News
Historic temple’s deja vu disaster: Second blaze ravages Wat Ratchabantom in Ayutthaya
As a blaze ravaged the 400 year old Wat Ratchabantom temple in Ayutthaya Province for the second time, the rear roof structure of its chapel, the principal Buddha statue, and various other sacred artefacts suffered significant damage. Police are currently investigating the cause of the fire, which broke out yesterday following a previous blaze. The inferno yet again erupted in the…
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Thailand News
Lottery quota scam: Investor dupes 10+ people, swindles staggering 40 million baht
In a dramatic turn of events, a business investor recently scammed over 10 people out of a staggering 40 million baht (US$1,166,180) through a lottery quota sale tactic. The victims gathered to present the case to Bangkok’s Central Investigation Bureau earlier today, hoping to expedite the search for the fraudulent businessman, known as “Sia Mo,” who is now on the…
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Thailand News
Tyre-rifying mishap: Pickup truck reverses over 5 year old, leaves tyre marks on his back
In a distressing incident in the northern province of Chaing Rai, a pickup truck reversed over a five year old boy, leaving tyre marks on the young victim’s back. The incident took place on Monday, July 17, at approximately 4.30pm when 54 year old Aryo Wuimae drove his pickup into Mae Yao Wittaya School premises to pick up his child.…
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Thailand News
Milk delivery worker found dead in dormitory in northeasten Thailand, police await post-mortem results
An unexpected incident has shaken milk delivery workers after their co-worker was discovered dead in a shared bathroom facility within a two-storey dormitory. The police today were called to the scene located within the city district in Phimai, Nakhon Ratchasima, northeast Thailand. Unsettled co-workers discovered the body of their 56 year old colleague, Watcharin, who was found stripped and face-down in…
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Transport News
Phuket launches free bus rides for tourists flying in from Bangkok
A new initiative aimed at promoting local transportation in Phuket got into gear yesterday, offering 1,500 free passes to qualifying travellers who choose to take the Phuket Smart Bus, on the airport to Rawai route. The campaign, granted by the Phuket office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), is set to run until the end of this month. The…
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Crime News
Prachinburi teens narrowly escape sexual assault plot after dinner invitation from male friend
In a shocking incident, two young women were caught in a devious sexual assault plot planned by an acquaintance who lured them with a dinner invitation. Following their meal, he led them to a rental room with intentions of sexual assault. However, demonstrating remarkable courage, the women managed to resist the assault and fled from the scene, subsequently seeking help.…
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Thailand News
Jackson Wang-demonium’ shakes Bangkok airport: Nine IB officers transferred for causing chaos
The Immigration Bureau (IB) announced the transfer of nine IB police officers after the hapless officers caused chaos at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok while fans lined up to see Hong Kong rapper, Jackson Wang. On Tuesday night, July 18, hundreds of Thai fans gathered at Suvarnabhumi Airport to welcome their beloved idol, Jackson Wang, who arrived in Thailand to…
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World News
Vietnam food delivery sparks heated online debate on food safety
In an incident that sparked significant debate around food safety and hygiene, a man from Vietnam recently received an unpleasant surprise in his food delivery order. After enjoying his completed dish, he was alarmed to discover a substantial insect lurking within what was left of his meal. This revelation swiftly captured the imagination of netizens, sparking a torrent of reactions,…
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Crime News
Phuket police seize 40,000 baht drug haul and arrest high-profile peddlers
In a significant anti-drug operation, Phuket Provincial Police have apprehended two notable drug peddlers known by their aliases Ming Samkong and Care Paniang. The areas of Samkong and Soi Paniang, famous points in the vicinity of Phuket Town and into Ratsada, act as their monikers’ inspiration. The arrests took place on Wednesday in a successful raid spearheaded by Pol. Lt.…
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Business News
Thailand sees ten-year high in new business registrations, surpasses projections
The Business Development Department of Thailand’s Commerce Ministry reported an exceedance of its new business registration projections for the first half of the year. The original estimate of 42,000 to 45,000 new registrations translated to a practical figure of 47,286. A positive development which signals a thriving entrepreneurial climate. This buoyant climate has encouraged an upward revision of predictions for…
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World News
Young man flips girlfriend’s father upside down at wedding in enthusiastic introduction gone wrong
It doesn’t matter who you are, a first impression is a powerful thing, especially when meeting a romantic partner’s family. Despite best intentions, sometimes these encounters can go spectacularly wrong due to a lack of control over one’s behaviour. Regrettably, a recent incident involving a young Vietnamese man‘s overzealous introduction to his girlfriend’s family illustrates such an unfortunate circumstance. The…
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World News
Taiwan mourns as falling air conditioner from high-rise kills university student
In a shocking incident in Taiwan, a 21 year old university student was tragically killed by a falling air conditioning unit, which dropped from the 17th floor of a building. The harrowing events unfolded yesterday afternoon, stunning spectators and raising concerns about the safety of high-rise structures. The episode unfolded near the Xinpu MRT Station in Banqiao district, a bustling…
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Thailand News
Thai Smile Airways’ turbulent tiff: Passenger’s ‘left-behind’ fiasco halts takeoff in Chiang Mai (video)
A Thai Smile Airways flight had to make an emergency stop as it taxied down the runway after a foreign passenger demanded the plane returned to the terminal gate so he could pick up his left behind valuables at Chiang Mai International Airport. A Thai TikTok user, bandzlam, shared a video of the incident when a foreign man urged a…
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Central Thailand News
Fiery accident on Ayutthaya overpass leaves car ablaze after collision with 18-wheeler
A traumatic accident occurred in the early hours of this morning, as a sudden brake from an 18-wheeler led to a fiery collision on an overpass in the central Ayutthaya province. north of Bangkok. The vehicle crashing into the trailer was a passenger car unable to brake in time, resulting in an intense fire. Upon investigation at the scene, it…
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Thailand Weather Updates
Heavy downpours forecasted across 42 Thai provinces, flash floods expected
The country has been warned of possible intense downpours and potential floods today by the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD), affecting 42 major provinces across Thailand, including Bangkok. Residents are being cautioned of sudden flash floods. At 5am today, the TMD forecasted a 24-hour weather change with the intrusion of monsoons from the north and northeast. These monsoons are heading towards…
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Bangkok News
Road collapse: Residents demand quick compensation after elevated road project mishap
Prompted by the destructive downfall of a chunk of an elevated road project on Luang Phaeng Road situated in the Lat Krabang district on July 10, residents are fervently appealing to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) for a swift distribution of compensation and other financial aid post the unfortunate road collapse. A portion of the On Nut-Lat Krabang elevated road…
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Things To Do
Awesome places to visit in Northern Thailand besides Chiang Mai
Northern Thailand is one of the best places for nature lovers, as it features beautiful hills, rice fields, hill, mountains and waterfalls. Visiting is definitely recommended during the months of December and January, as the natural scenery gets even more beautiful as sakura and cherry blossoms adorn the outside world. Besides Chiang Mai, however, there are many other places to…
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