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  • Crime NewsActor Ple Nakorn reports 6 million baht scam to cyber police

    Actor Ple Nakorn reports 6 million baht scam to cyber police

    Thai actor Nakorn Silachai reported to the cyber police that his relative lost 6 million baht to a call centre scam. It is suspected that the group may be the same as the one that conned another Thai actor, Charlotte Austin. Yesterday, January 14, at 12.55pm, Nakorn, also known as Ple Nakorn, accompanied by Ekpob Luangprasert, founder of the Saimaiโ€ฆ

  • Things To DoThe best Thai musical you’ve never heard of – Fah Jarod Sai

    The best Thai musical youโ€™ve never heard of โ€“ Fah Jarod Sai

    Fah Jarod Sai: The Musical is now playing with English subtitles in Bangkok! What do you get when you combine a violent coup, a life-threatening love triangle, an arduous desert Odyssey, and an epic romance? Thailandโ€™s smash-hit musical, Fah Jarod Sai: The Musical โ€” now playing with English subtitles at Muangthai Rachadalai Theatre, Bangkok! For all you theatre lovers outโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsActor QP involved in another fatal incident, raising public outcry

    Actor QP involved in another fatal incident, raising public outcry

    A recent incident involving the well-known Thai actor QP has resurfaced a previous case in which he was accused of causing a serious accident. QP, who recently garnered attention for a jet ski collision that resulted in two fatalities, was previously involved in a car accident that left a woman with fractured ribs. The woman, who was involved in theโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsMalaysian and Hong Kong actors visit Nakhon Pathom temple

    Malaysian and Hong Kong actors visit Nakhon Pathom temple

    A group of Malaysian and Hong Kong actors, including former celebrities and businesspeople, visited Wat Sawang Arom in Nakhon Pathom to seek blessings from Phra Kru Yati Thammanuyut, also known as Luang Pho Pae. They were particularly interested in receiving sacred tattoos on their hands, a practice believed to bring good fortune. The visit took place yesterday at Wat Sawangโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsJohn Legend enjoys spring break in Phuket

    John Legend enjoys spring break in Phuket

    Renowned American musician and actor, John Legend was spotted yesterday in Phuket, alongside his wife, 38 year old model and author Chrissy Teigen, and their four children. The family is in Thailand for a spring break holiday, visiting Teigenโ€™s mother, Vilailuck Teigen, who recently moved back to her childhood town of Korat from the United States. The familyโ€™s holiday itineraryโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsAustralian actor Gregory Rivers dies in Hong Kong, suspected suicide

    Australian actor Gregory Rivers dies in Hong Kong, suspected suicide

    Tributes flooded in for the late Australian actor Gregory Charles Rivers following the news of his suspected suicide at his residence in Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong last Friday, February 2. The Hong Kong TV drama icon, discovered near a tray of burning charcoal at his home in Tai Au Mun Village, left a void in the hearts of hisโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsThe White Lotus blooms with new A-listers for season 3 set in Thailand (video)

    The White Lotus blooms with new A-listers for season 3 set in Thailand (video)

    HBOโ€˜s The White Lotus announced yet another stunning A-list cast for its highly anticipated third season set in Thailand. Parker Posey, Jason Isaacs, Leslie Bibb, Michelle Monaghan, Dom Hetrakul, and Tayme Thapthimthong are set to join the gripping comedy-drama, promising an explosive mix of talent and intrigue. Season oneโ€™s Natasha Rothwell is making a comeback, reprising her Emmy-nominated role asโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsKorean actor Lee Sun-kyun from ‘Parasite’ passes away

    Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun from โ€˜Parasiteโ€™ passes away

    Acclaimed South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, renowned for his role in the Oscar-winning film Parasite, has been discovered lifeless in a car at a prominent Seoul park. The 48 year old actor was found unconscious today, December 27, and while it remains unclear whether he took his own life, reports suggest he left a note before departing his home. Leeโ€ฆ

  • Crime NewsSouth Korea: Cho Kyu-hyun from Super Junior injured by woman carrying knife

    South Korea: Cho Kyu-hyun from Super Junior injured by woman carrying knife

    A woman in her thirties stormed into the backstage area of a local theatre, wielding a knife and injuring Super Junior member Cho Kyu-hyun, yesterday in Seoul at around 4pm. The K-pop star was meeting other actors on the show when he sustained a cut on his finger during the altercation. The woman has since been apprehended. Local police areโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsDriver who severely injured Thai actor ordered to pay 4.17 million, still battles case

    Driver who severely injured Thai actor ordered to pay 4.17 million, still battles case

    News has emerged of Thai actor Off Thanakrit, who became bedridden after a severe road accident involving a drunk woman crashed her car into the back of his motorcycle. The court recently sentenced the woman to one year imprisonment and ordered her to pay a total of 4,172,962.62 baht (US$120,577) in damages, while the defendant continues to battle the caseโ€ฆ

  • Hot NewsUS actor Kevin Spacey faces new sexual assault charges in UK

    US actor Kevin Spacey faces new sexual assault charges in UK

    US actor Kevin Spacey faces new sexual assault charges in the UK after being cleared of wrongdoing in a US trial of similar charges. Spacey did an about-face in the US trial when he at first apologised to an actor who accused him of assault. He then took back his apology after saying he should not have apologised for somethingโ€ฆ

  • Hot NewsUS actor Kevin Spacey cleared in sex assault trial

    US actor Kevin Spacey cleared in sex assault trial

    US actor Kevin Spacey has been cleared of wrongdoing in a sex assault trial in New York. The actor was accused by Anthony Rapp of an incident that allegedly happened back in 1986 when Rapp was just 14 years old. Rapp says the actor climbed on top of him in a bed after a party and grabbed his buttocks, pressingโ€ฆ

  • World NewsUPDATE: Will Smith apologises for Oscars outburst, after Academy rebuke

    UPDATE: Will Smith apologises for Oscars outburst, after Academy rebuke

    While fans in Asia were going to bed, Will Smith was waking up in Hollywood โ€” to a world full of controversy and condemnation. The 53 year old actor slapped comedian Chris Rock on stage at the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday night, then won his first Oscar. The assault occurred in response to Rock cracking an insensitive joke aboutโ€ฆ

  • World NewsMyanmar actor sentenced to 3 years in prison for role in anti-coup protests

    Myanmar actor sentenced to 3 years in prison for role in anti-coup protests

    A prominent celebrity in Myanmar was sentenced to three years in prison with hard labour over his involvement in the countryโ€™s pro-democracy and anti-coup movement following the February 1 military takeover. The 25 year old Burmese actor, singer, and model, Paing Takhon, is famous in both Myanmar and Thailand. He was nominated as the worldโ€™s most prestigious man by TC Candlerโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsUPDATE: Actorโ€™s girlfriend stabbed to death in Bangkok following โ€œstruggleโ€ over knife

    UPDATE: Actorโ€™s girlfriend stabbed to death in Bangkok following โ€œstruggleโ€ over knife

    Recently, the Thaiger reported how a popular Thai actor, Thanapat โ€œToy Toyโ€ Thanachakulphisan, had accidentally stabbed his girlfriend to death after they struggled over a knife. It is now being reported that Thanapat is still under arrest. While his โ€œarrestโ€ may not seem much of an advancement in the story, previously, it was not clear if Thanapat was just beingโ€ฆ

  • Hot NewsSongwriter, actor and director Chalee Intaravijit dies at 98

    Songwriter, actor and director Chalee Intaravijit dies at 98

    Well-rounded, artistic Thai jack-of-all-trades Chalee Intaravijit has died at the age of 98 after a full and diverse life as a songwriter, film director, theatre actor and more. Last night the artist passed away at Sirijaj Hospital. Born on July 6 1923, his prolific career spanned more than 5 decades, and the National Cultural Commission named him a National Artistโ€ฆ

  • World NewsSir Sean Connery dies at 90 years of age

    Sir Sean Connery dies at 90 years of age

    Sir Sean Connery has died at the age of 90. The Scottish actor was best known for his portrayal of British spy 007 โ€œBondโ€ฆ James Bondโ€, doing his first Bond movie in 1962 in โ€œDr. Noโ€. According to his son, Jason Connery, he died peacefully in his sleep in the Bahamas. He was knighted by the Queen at Holyrood Palace inโ€ฆ

  • ExpatsBelgian arrested after living and working in Thailand without a passport for 4 years

    Belgian arrested after living and working in Thailand without a passport for 4 years

    A 49 year old Belgian man has been arrested by Thai immigration police after being discovered living in the Kingdom without a passport. The man was reported to be living in an apartment at Wang Thonglang, a north east suburb of Bangkok. Officials started an investigation into a โ€œgood looking European manโ€ that spoke fluent Thai and discovered that the man hasโ€ฆ

  • Covid-19 NewsSeven new confirmed coronavirus cases in Thailand include popular actor

    Seven new confirmed coronavirus cases in Thailand include popular actor

    The Public Health Ministry confirmed 7 new cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus today, raising the number of infections in Thailand to 82 since the virus struck in January. Of those, 35 have recovered and been sent home, while 46 remain under medical care. One man died from complications arising from the illness. Sukhum Karnchanapimai, the ministryโ€™s permanent secretary, said thatโ€ฆ