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  • Thailand NewsBangkok ordered to pay over 12 billion baht to BTS within 180 days

    Bangkok ordered to pay over 12 billion baht to BTS within 180 days

    The Supreme Administrative Court upheld a ruling requiring Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and Krungthep Thanakom Company to pay BTS Group Holdings over 12 billion baht in outstanding debts related to the Green Line extension project within 180 days. The Supreme Administrative Court delivered its final verdict at 9am today, July 26, affirming the Central Administrative Court’s decision. The BMA and…

  • Thailand NewsThai woman’s repeated assaults by ex-boyfriend ignored by police

    Thai woman’s repeated assaults by ex-boyfriend ignored by police

    A Thai woman took to social media seeking help after her ex-boyfriend stalked and physically assaulted her and her family members over the past two years, with the police neglecting her case. The victim, identified only as May, shared her story with the Facebook page Esor News 3 after her ex-boyfriend, Deer, continued to evade capture despite years of abuse.…

  • Thailand NewsHeavy rain to batter 23 provinces in Thailand including Bangkok

    Heavy rain to batter 23 provinces in Thailand including Bangkok

    Heavy rain is expected to batter 23 provinces today, with Bangkok also facing a 70% chance of severe downpours. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) warned of flash floods and forest runoffs, urging residents to stay alert and take precautions. TMD forecasts that the eastern and western regions of the northern part of Thailand will experience very heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, the…

  • Thailand NewsThaksin’s birthday bash: Alms, lunch, and A-list guests

    Thaksin’s birthday bash: Alms, lunch, and A-list guests

    Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is set to mark his 75th birthday with a private yet lavish celebration at his Chan Song Lar mansion in Bangkok. According to his daughter, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thaksin will offer alms to Buddhist monks and host a lunch for a select group of close friends tomorrow. Paetongtarn revealed that her father plans to make…

  • Thailand NewsChinese couple deported over passport sale billboard in Bangkok

    Chinese couple deported over passport sale billboard in Bangkok

    The Immigration Bureau blacklisted a Chinese woman from entering Thailand and deported her Chinese husband over a controversial advertising billboard about passport sales at the Huay Kwang Intersection in Bangkok. Thai netizens recently shared a picture of a Chinese billboard that advertised a service for issuing passports for Indonesia, Vanuatu, Cambodia, and Turkey, raising suspicions about whether the service was…

  • Thailand News11 dance students hospitalised in Bangkok after fainting

    11 dance students hospitalised in Bangkok after fainting

    Eleven university students fainted during a dance rehearsal for an upcoming freshman welcome event, leading to their hospitalisation. The incident occurred shortly after midnight at a university located in the Chatuchak district of Bangkok. Police from Bang Khen Station, along with emergency medical teams and volunteers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation, responded to the scene. The incident took place…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok drug raids target 237 locations in Ladprao area

    Bangkok drug raids target 237 locations in Ladprao area

    Police executed the seventh phase of the Clip the Wings of Drug Dealers operation in Bangkok, targeting 237 locations, with a primary focus on the Ladprao area. This effort kicked off early this morning, aiming to tackle drug-related issues in the community. At 5am today, July 25, Tinakorn Rangmat, Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, alongside Udomchai Lohanut, Director…

  • Thailand NewsRoyal river revelry to celebrate king’s birthday

    Royal river revelry to celebrate king’s birthday

    In a grand tribute to Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua’s birthday, oil giant PTT Pcl, in collaboration with government agencies, the private sector, and the Bang Lamphu and Phra Nakhon district communities, is hosting the Lam Nam Nathi Wari Somphot event from July 26 to 28. The king’s birthday is on Sunday, July 28. This spectacular celebration is set…

  • Thailand NewsThai AirAsia expands routes to India amid slow China recovery

    Thai AirAsia expands routes to India amid slow China recovery

    Thai AirAsia is set to expand its network by launching new routes to India and Southeast Asia in the second half of the year, aiming to compensate for the slow recovery of flights to China. The sluggish Chinese economy and increased competition from domestic travel have significantly impacted this recovery. Tansita Akrarittipirom, head of commercial at Thai AirAsia, revealed that…

  • Thailand NewsHong Kong model stabbed to death in Bangkok apartment

    Hong Kong model stabbed to death in Bangkok apartment

    A 24 year old Eurasian model from Hong Kong was found brutally stabbed to death in her Bangkok apartment. Thai media reports indicate that the young woman, who held a Swiss passport, was discovered last Thursday evening, July 18, after neighbours reported hearing screams around 6.15pm. CCTV footage captured the harrowing moment when the model, Gwendoline Cretton, was carried out…

  • Thailand NewsMyanmar chef murder suspect arrested in Bangkok

    Myanmar chef murder suspect arrested in Bangkok

    A young man has been arrested for the murder of a 46 year old Myanmar chef, whose body was discovered after two days in a rented room in Samut Prakan’s Bang Phli district. The incident has taken a disturbing turn as the suspect revealed his motives and the sequence of events leading up to the crime. Police apprehended 24 year…

  • HealthTop 5 hospitals in Bangkok 2024

    Top 5 hospitals in Bangkok 2024

    Welcome to Bangkok, one of the most vibrant cities in the world. With its stunning skyline and bustling streets, it‘s a city like no other. It also happens to be one of the best places to receive medical care in the region. This is why we have compiled a list of the top 5 hospitals in Bangkok in 2024. Now,…

  • Thailand NewsChinese passport sale billboard in Bangkok raises legal concerns

    Chinese passport sale billboard in Bangkok raises legal concerns

    Police and Thai government officials are investigating a puzzling billboard in Bangkok‘s Huai Kwang district advertising the sale of passports from different countries in Chinese. A Thai Facebook user shared a picture of the billboard with the caption, “This is at Huai Kwang Intersection. I guess it’s about passport sales. You’re committing a crime, obviously. In case you don’t know,…

  • Thailand NewsRoyal roots: Bangkok blooms in anticipation for king-inspired park

    Royal roots: Bangkok blooms in anticipation for king-inspired park

    Bangkok eagerly anticipates the completion of a new public park, dedicated to the memory of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, which promises to become a significant new landmark in the city. Situated on 279 rai in the Dusit district, the park will be designed as a forest park with thousands of new trees, adding a much-needed green space…

  • Crime NewsBangkok hostage crisis ends with two dead, four injured

    Bangkok hostage crisis ends with two dead, four injured

    A tragic incident unfolded in Bangkok yesterday when Tha Kham Police Station received a report at 9.45pm about an armed man holding his family hostage at a residence in Rama 2, Bang Khun Thian. The man, identified as Bunma, a 49 year old printing shop owner, had a domestic dispute that escalated into violence. Bunma fatally shot Police Lieutenant Colonel…

  • Thailand NewsPolice seize vaping products worth 5 million baht in Lat Krabang

    Police seize vaping products worth 5 million baht in Lat Krabang

    Police raided a large warehouse in Lat Krabang yesterday, July 19, discovering over 60,000 pieces of illegal vaping products worth 5 million baht. Two suspects were arrested, and the warehouse was disguised as a grocery store. Police Colonel Korrawis Thongsriwanich, head of Division 1 of the Tourist Police Bureau, led the operation. His team collaborated with Police Colonel Somkid Pracheunsuk,…

  • Thailand NewsFour Colombian men arrested for Bangkok area home burglaries

    Four Colombian men arrested for Bangkok area home burglaries

    Four Colombian men have been apprehended in Nonthaburi and Chon Buri for a series of home burglaries targeting housing estates in Bangkok and nearby provinces. Immigration officers and police arrested three suspects at a condominium in Mueang district, Nonthaburi, and the fourth at a hotel in South Pattaya, Chon Buri, according to Police Major General Panthana Nuchanart, deputy commissioner of…

  • Thailand NewsCrispy pork surprise leaves Bangkok diner shell-shocked

    Crispy pork surprise leaves Bangkok diner shell-shocked

    A shocking discovery of a metal fragment in crispy pork left a woman stunned at a local restaurant in Bangkok. Despite her calmness in approaching the vendor to inform them of the discovery, she was met with indifference and received no apology. A woman posted in the พวกเราคือผู้บริโภค (We Are Consumers) Facebook group about her experience at a food stall…

  • Thailand NewsBangchak cuts high-premium fuel prices by 5 baht per litre

    Bangchak cuts high-premium fuel prices by 5 baht per litre

    Bangchak Corporation announced a significant price reduction on its high-premium fuel types, offering a discount of 5 baht per litre nationwide from today to tomorrow, July 20. This promotion includes both Bangchak Hi Premium 97 and Bangchak Hi Premium Diesel S, with no minimum purchase required. Bangchak Corporation, a leading company in the fuel industry, is running its major annual…

  • Thailand NewsNewborn’s body found in Bangkok rubbish bin sparks urgent probe

    Newborn’s body found in Bangkok rubbish bin sparks urgent probe

    A tragic discovery of a newborn baby girl’s body, wrapped in a towel and concealed in a black bag inside a blue rubbish bin, was made yesterday by a waste collector in Bangkok. Police are now urgently investigating the case. Pitak Kaewkamhan, an inspector from Sutthisan Police Station, received a report at around 8pm yesterday about the incident in Soi…

  • Thailand NewsVietnamese murder-suicide: Cryptic letter found, tour guide questioned

    Vietnamese murder-suicide: Cryptic letter found, tour guide questioned

    Police discovered a suspicious message written in Chinese on the phone of the alleged killer of the Vietnamese nationals poisoned in a Bangkok hotel. A Vietnamese tour guide who bought medicine for one of the deceased is also under suspicion and is currently being questioned by police. Metropolitan Police Bureau officers are continuing their investigation into the murder-suicide case, which…

  • Thailand NewsSuspect wanted for gold heist at Bangkok department store

    Suspect wanted for gold heist at Bangkok department store

    A daring heist took place at a prominent department store in Min Buri district, Bangkok, where a lone rider made off with gold weighing 40 baht. The store’s CCTV captured the incident clearly, and the suspect was seen fleeing the scene on Ramkhamhaeng Road. Officers from the Min Buri Police Station responded to a report of a theft at the…

  • Thailand NewsButterbear bakery mascot sparks nostalgic craze in Thailand

    Butterbear bakery mascot sparks nostalgic craze in Thailand

    The popularity of Butterbear, the mascot of Butterbear bakery located on the G floor of EmSphere shopping mall, has become a new phenomenon in Thailand. Part of the Coffee Beans by Dao brand, Butterbear has attracted crowds similar to those seen for superstar artists, with people queuing as early as 4am to take pictures with the beloved character. Butterbear has…

  • Thailand NewsRoyal flush: Thai cops deal out arrests in billion-baht gambling bust

    Royal flush: Thai cops deal out arrests in billion-baht gambling bust

    Royal Thai Police (RTP) swooped on a gambling website with over five billion baht in circulation and arrested two Thai men behind the operation. One of them, the son of a former senator, was arrested during a Dhamma retreat. Officers from the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) and the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) launched Operation Shutdown, targeting two e-payment service…

  • Thailand NewsThai tattoo artist allegedly rapes client, leading to attempted suicide

    Thai tattoo artist allegedly rapes client, leading to attempted suicide

    A Thai mother is seeking justice for her 20 year old daughter, who attempted suicide after being raped by a tattoo artist in Bangkok. The victim is in a critical condition and the alleged rapist has not yet been apprehended. The victim’s mother told Channel 7 that her daughter sent a message saying, “Mother, I love you” on July 12,…

  • Thailand NewsThai AirAsia flights between Bangkok & Lampang take off in October

    Thai AirAsia flights between Bangkok & Lampang take off in October

    Thai AirAsia announced a new route connecting Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) and Lampang, marking the airline’s 25th domestic destination in Thailand. Starting October 1, travellers can look forward to daily flights on this new route, operated by the airline’s trusty Airbus A320 aircraft. Flight FD3923 will leave Bangkok (DMK) at 11.10am, touching down at Lampang Airport (LPT) by…

  • Thailand NewsCyanide poisoning suspected in deaths of 6 Vietnamese nationals

    Cyanide poisoning suspected in deaths of 6 Vietnamese nationals

    A Thai academic suspects that cyanide poisoning may have been used in the deaths of six Vietnamese nationals at a hotel in Bangkok. The deaths of the six Vietnamese visitors came to light at approximately 7.30pm, yesterday, July 16. They were found lifeless in the same room on the fifth floor of a luxury hotel, reported to be the Grand…

  • Thailand NewsBREAKING: 6 Vietnamese nationals found dead at hotel in Bangkok

    BREAKING: 6 Vietnamese nationals found dead at hotel in Bangkok

    Six Vietnamese nationals mysteriously died today at a luxury hotel in Bangkok after allegedly drinking tea and coffee mixed with poison. Police believe there may be a seventh Vietnamese but that individual has not been located. The deaths of the six foreigners were reported to the Metropolitan Police Bureau at approximately 7.30pm today, July 16. They were reportedly found lifeless…

  • Thailand NewsBus fare collector dies in tragic motorcycle crash in Bangkok

    Bus fare collector dies in tragic motorcycle crash in Bangkok

    A tragic accident occurred when a bus fare collector, riding a motorcycle to work, lost control and crashed into a signpost, resulting in his death before reaching the BMTA bus depot. The fatal accident involved a motorcycle losing control at a curve and crashing into a signpost. The incident occurred around 4.30am today, July 16, on a newly constructed road…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok to speed up removal of illegal canal structures

    Bangkok to speed up removal of illegal canal structures

    Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) pledged to accelerate the removal of illegal structures built over the city’s extensive network of canals. Bangkok hosts over 1,980 canals and other waterways, with 233 under the Department of Drainage’s jurisdiction, while local district offices under the BMA manage the remainder. A 2021 survey by the Department of Drainage and Sewerage identified approximately 11,035 illegal…