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Teen arrested in Bangkok with homemade gun for self-defence
Police in Saimai apprehended a 16 year old boy found carrying a firearm on the side of the road. He claimed he was carrying the weapon for self-defence. A background check revealed previous charges of assault and attempted murder. At 9pm, yesterday, August 21, Police Colonel Rangsan Sonsing, Superintendent of Saimai Police Station, along with Deputy Superintendent Sanchai Sirirat and…
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Thai delivery rider’s ghostly order leaves taste of mystery
A Thai food delivery rider in Bangkok recounted his eerie experience to the public, claiming that he received an order from a dead police officer. The delivery rider, 30 year old Suttinai Khamchuen, shared with Channel 7 that he works two jobs as a volunteer rescuer and a Bolt delivery rider. The strange and spooky incident occurred at around 7.30pm…
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Slapgate scandal: Prawit faces ethics inquiry
Thailand’s political scene has been rocked by an incident involving Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader, General Prawit Wongsuwon. The former deputy prime minister is now facing calls for an ethics inquiry after being caught on video slapping a reporter during a tense exchange last Friday. The News Broadcasting Council of Thailand (NBCT) and the Thai Broadcast Journalists Association have formally…
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Thai PM Paetongtarn’s star-studded birthday bash
Pheu Thai’s 141 MPs gathered yesterday to honour their leader, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, on the eve of her 38th birthday. The event, which doubled as a heartfelt thank you to her predecessor, Srettha Thavisin, was held a day before Paetongtarn’s actual birthday at the party’s headquarters in the Shinawatra 3 Building. Paetongtarn, who officially turns 38 today, kicked off…
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Bangkok teacher arrested for meth distribution from luxury condo
Police in Bangkok arrested a former secondary school teacher, at a luxury condominium on Pattanakarn Road in Suan Luang district, for allegedly distributing methamphetamine. The arrest occurred yesterday, August 20, after a detailed investigation revealed the former teacher’s involvement in drug trafficking from his condo. Officers from the Special Investigations Division and the Crime Analysis and Special Tools Division of…
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Laotian painter falls to death from 49th floor in Bangkok
A 30 year old painter tragically fell to his death from the 49th floor of a building under renovation on Sukhumvit Soi 64/2 in Bangkok. The incident occurred yesterday, August 20, at 2.30pm, leading to an immediate police response. Police Lieutenant Somphob Khemakanok from the Phra Khanong Police Station received the report of the fatal fall. Upon arrival at the…
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New train service to link Bangkok and Penang in three months
Thailand will launch a new train service linking Bang Sue in Bangkok to Penang, Malaysia, within the next two to three months. The initial phase will be a six-month trial period, marking a significant step in cross-border transportation. The announcement was made yesterday, August 20, by Ekarat Sriarayapong, head of the Governor’s Office of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT).…
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Bangkok bus stop assault raises public safety concerns
A young woman shared her harrowing experience of being assaulted at a bus stop in Bangkok, vowing never to take a bus again. This incident, which she posted about on TikTok yesterday, August 20, has left her deeply shaken and questioning her safety in public spaces. A TikTok user, @dr.fk.surgeon, recounted a distressing event while taking her younger sister on…
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Thai AirAsia X launches new Sydney-Bangkok route
Thai AirAsia X announces new direct flights between Sydney and Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport (DMK). Beginning December 2, these flights will operate six times a week, offering an attractive blend of convenience and affordability. With one-way fares starting at just 333 Australian dollars (around 7,600 baht), passengers can now book between August 19 and 25, for travel beginning in December.…
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Tang Hua Seng faces decline after 62 years in Thonburi
The renowned Tang Hua Seng Department Store, a beloved shopping destination in Thonburi for 62 years, currently faces a worrying decline in customer numbers. Recent images shared online reflect its increasingly desolate state, prompting fears of its potential closure. Tang Hua Seng, with its two branches in Thonburi and Bang Lamphu, has been a staple for many residents. A recent…
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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 the…
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Fire engulfs luxury mansion in Nonthaburi, homeowner escapes
A fire broke out at a luxury mansion in the Bang Si Mueang area of Nonthaburi, forcing the homeowner to flee while having a meal. Police are currently investigating the cause of the blaze. Officers from Bang Si Muang Police Station, along with firefighters from Sai Ma Municipality and Bang Rak Noi Subdistrict Administrative Organisation (SAO), and emergency volunteers, responded…
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Thai woman seeks justice after false affair accusation with business partner
A Thai woman is seeking justice after being falsely accused of having an affair with her 80 year old business partner by his 70 year old ex-wife. The victim claimed that her husband recently died from stress after over seven years of a legal battle with the bitter old woman. The 37 year old Thai woman, Pimon Panwisai, sought help…
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PPP secretary-general to renounce loyalty to Prawit
The Palang Pracharath Party’s (PPP) embattled secretary-general is set to drop a political bombshell in a press conference this afternoon. The caretaker agriculture minister is widely expected to renounce his loyalty to the party leader, General Prawit Wongsuwan, in a dramatic turn of events that could shake the party to its core. Thamanat Prompow announced the press conference, scheduled for…
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Teenagers rob student at gunpoint near Bangkok market (video)
Two teenagers wearing helmets brandished a gun to rob a high school student on the roadside near Kam Pu Market, Soi Pattanakarn 20 in Bangkok, in full view of passersby. The incident was captured in a 31-second video shared by the Facebook page อีซ้อขยี้ข่าว3. The video, filmed by a concerned citizen, depicts the events that took place in the evening…
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Bangkok taxi driver sparks outrage by refusing to use meter (video)
A social media storm has erupted after a passenger shared a video on TikTok exposing a taxi driver in Bangkok refusing to use the meter and demanding a flat fare. The incident, recorded by user @praewspmi, has drawn widespread criticism and calls for stricter enforcement of regulations. The video shows the passenger attempting to hail a taxi near the Siam…
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Monk attacked in Bangkok temple in midnight knife assault
A temple resident under the influence of alcohol attacked a monk with a knife in the middle of the night in Bangkok. The monk sustained injuries requiring three stitches. The assailant, known for his loud and belligerent behaviour when drunk, had previous altercations with the monk. Late last night, a monk from a well-known temple in Phasi Charoen district, Bangkok was…
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Bangkok police arrest man with nearly 2,000 meth pills
Police in Bang Sue district, Bangkok arrested a man with nearly 2,000 methamphetamine (meth) pills after he was spotted wandering suspiciously in a local alley. The drugs were found packaged in various quantities, and the suspect admitted to receiving them from a friend. Phuwadol Unpho, Chief of Bang Sue Police Station, and officers Kittpisit Rayayoi and Nipon Singthong, led an…
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Tragedy strikes the Chao Phraya River: Two dead in jet ski collision
A devastating jet ski accident on the Chao Phraya River in Samut Prakan’s Phra Pradaeng district on Saturday night claimed the lives of two people. The jet ski, operated by 21 year old Shindanai Sae Lim, smashed into a small boat, raising serious concerns about his qualifications to handle the watercraft. The Provincial Marine Office’s Samut Prakan Branch acted promptly,…
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Gun-toting dad holds daughter hostage in Bangkok standoff
A dramatic hostage situation unfolded yesterday in Lat Krabang Soi 16, Bangkok, as a father armed with a gun held his ten year old daughter captive inside their home. Police swiftly cordoned off the area, barring any unrelated individuals from entering the tense scene. The alarming incident came to light when the child’s mother alerted the police, reporting that her…
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DoH advises toll cuts over extension to ease Bangkok costs
The Department of Highways (DoH) urged the Government of Thailand to focus on reducing toll fees rather than extending the concession for the Don Mueang Tollway, as a strategy to lower living costs in Bangkok. Caretaker Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit recently proposed extending the current concession for Don Mueang Tollway Plc, which is set to expire in 2034. Suriya argued…
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Thai teen arrested in Bangkok gold heist to support wife and child
A 17 year old Thai yesterday admitted to stealing a gold bracelet worth over 200,000 baht from a gold shop in the Ratchada area of Bangkok. He stated that he needed the money to take care of his wife and their one year old child. The robbery took place yesterday, August 18, at a shop on the second floor of…
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Thai window cleaner falls to death from 31st floor of Bangkok hotel
A Thai window cleaner fell to his death on Saturday after his scaffold gondola platform collapsed and plummeted from the 31st floor of a hotel in Soi Sukhumvit 24, Bangkok. Thong Lo Police Station officers were alerted to the fall of the gondola at a hotel in the Khlong Toei district of Bangkok at about 3.49pm on Saturday, August 17.…
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Jet ski crash on Chao Phraya River leaves two injured, two missing
A jet ski collided with a long-tail boat on the Chao Phraya River, leaving two injured and two missing near Bang Krachao pier. The incident occurred around 9pm yesterday, August 17, prompting immediate rescue efforts. The police reported the accident between the river’s Rama III and Phra Pradaeng sides. Upon arrival, rescuers found the damaged boats docked at Wat Bang…
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Pheu Thai to announce new Cabinet in three weeks
The ruling Pheu Thai Party has announced that the new Cabinet will be introduced within three weeks. Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai confirmed this yesterday, following parliament’s vote for the new premier. Newly installed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will have the legal right and duty to make political decisions and hold discussions. Phumtham emphasised that the allocation of ministerial positions will…
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Bangkok City Hall transforms 315 tonnes of surplus food into meals (video)
Bangkok City Hall’s food bank initiative has successfully transformed 315 tonnes of surplus food into over 1.3 million meals for the city’s impoverished and vulnerable residents. Since the launch of BKK Food Bank on August 8, individuals and businesses across Bangkok have donated approximately 315,741 kilogrammes of surplus food. This surplus has been redistributed to 67,449 residents in need, according…
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Heavy rain to hit 49 provinces, including Bangkok this evening
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a warning for heavy rainfall across 49 provinces, affecting the northern, northeastern, eastern, southern regions, as well as Bangkok, with 70% of the area expected to experience storms this afternoon and evening. Weather forecasts for the next 24 hours indicate that a moderate monsoon trough is sweeping through upper northern and northeastern Thailand,…
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Prawit under fire for alleged reporter intimidation (video)
Palang Pracharath party leader General Prawit Wongsuwan finds himself in hot water after allegedly intimidating a Thai PBS reporter. The incident, which has sparked outrage, is now being condemned by both Thai PBS and the Thai Journalists’ Association (TJA). General Prawit, who harboured ambitions of becoming Thailand’s prime minister, was visibly agitated when the reporter questioned him about the live…
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Thailand’s unemployment drops, but Bangkok sees increase
Thailand has experienced a notable decline in its overall unemployment rate from May to June, except Bangkok, as revealed by a recent survey conducted by the National Statistical Office (NSO). The NSO reported that the number of unemployed individuals decreased to 379,000 in June, down from approximately 482,000 in May. This survey encompassed the working-age population of 59.19 million people…
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Lift plummets from 32nd to 15th floor in Bangkok condo (video)
A woman experienced a terrifying ordeal when the lift she was using at her condo in Bangkok suddenly plummeted from the 32nd floor and stopped at the 15th floor, leaving her shaken. A TikTok user with the handle @somo_41456 shared a harrowing video of the incident that took place at a condominium yesterday, August 15. In her post, she recounted…
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