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- Thailand News
Elderly man escapes hospital in Central Thailand, found by police
An elderly man undergoing treatment for chronic alcoholism escaped from a hospital in Chai Nat, dressed in a patient gown still stained with blood. He was later found and detained by police. The man claimed he was attending a friend’s housewarming party. Local police officers in Chai Nat province began searching for a patient who had escaped from Chai Nat…
- Thailand News
Villagers in Chai Nat seek blessings for good fortune
Villagers gathered for a special ceremony at the shrine of Chao Pho Khao Laem in Chai Nat province. The ceremony was led by Phra Khru Komut Suwannaporn, also known as Luang Ta Loi, from Wat Bo Kru in Suphan Buri. The ceremony aimed to invoke the shrine’s blessings for the local community. The event yesterday saw Chaiyat Sivanana, the village…
- Thailand News
Moo-ving: Thai man hallucinates, talks to cows after cannabis use
A distressed mother called the police on account of her son’s erratic behaviour following his consumption of cannabis, she caught him talking to a cow. Her son, who had been showing signs of hallucination, was found talking to a cow and its newborn calf. Chai Nat police officers responded promptly and assessed the situation. Officers from the Mueang Chai Nat…
- Thailand News
Lottery frenzy hits Chai Nat market ahead of July 16 draw
Hopeful lottery enthusiasts flocked to buy tickets for today’s draw at Pasi Sung Market in Chai Nat. The atmosphere at Pasi Sung Market was abuzz yesterday with eager lottery buyers looking for their favourite numbers for the government lottery draw today, July 16. With people hoping to become the next millionaire, many were out early, scouring the stalls for their…
- Thailand News
Body found in Suvarnabhumi canal sparks police investigation
Police are investigating the discovery of a man’s body found floating in Suvarnabhumi’s water canal in the Bang Phli area. A pickup truck with a child car seat was parked nearby and witnesses saw the man sitting on a bridge the night before. Police received a report about the incident at 3pm yesterday, July 8. Kittiphon Poldech, an inspector from…
- Thailand News
Thai man who won the lottery shaves his head as promised
A young man won the lottery, cleared his debts, and promptly visited a temple to shave his head as promised. He vowed to donate half his winnings to the temple if he wins again. Yesterday at Phra Borommathat Worawihan Temple in Chai Nat, 23 year old Aphimuk Pholkhong, a general labourer, brought offerings including red incense sticks, red garlands, red…
- Thailand News
Fire destroys house in Chainat, damages exceed 30,000 baht
A fire engulfed and destroyed a single-story house yesterday in Chai Nat, prompting an urgent response from firefighters. Ten fire trucks were dispatched to the scene, where it took over an hour to extinguish the flames. Police Lieutenant Colonel Sompong Nilsonti, Deputy Inspector (Investigation) of Mueang Chai Nat Police Station, received reports of the fire yesterday, June 26, under the…
- Thailand News
Lottery fever: Chai Nat buzzes with potential winning numbers
Today’s lottery draw is generating significant buzz in Chai Nat Province, with enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the next round of potential winning numbers. The Government Lottery Office (GLO) will conduct the draw at the Learning and Tourism Development Centre at Chao Phraya Dam in Sapphaya District, heightening the anticipation among lottery hopefuls. The excitement surrounding the lottery is palpable, with various…
- Thailand News
Bus collides with truck in central Thailand due to brake failure
A bus carrying a group of 25 teachers experienced brake failure while descending a hill in Prachin Buri province, Central Thailand, leading to a collision with a 22-wheel truck. The accident, which occurred in the Nadi district, Prachin Buri, left several passengers injured, with three sustaining serious injuries. In the aftermath of the brake failure, the tour bus driver lost…
- Thailand News
Five dead in pickup crash near Sing Buri
A collision in Sing Buri Province resulted in five fatalities, including a child, when a pickup truck crashed into a sedan, sending the vehicle plunging into a nearby waterway. The incident occurred near the 86-kilometre marker on the road heading towards Nakhon Sawan Province today. Emergency services, upon receiving the distress call, coordinated with local rescue teams to investigate the…
- Thailand News
Four year old boy found dead in central Thailand fishpond
A four year old boy was found lifeless after a disappearance mobilised the community in a frantic search effort in Bang Khla, Chachoengsao province yesterday at around 9.15pm. The young boy was discovered submerged in a fishpond near his home, leading to an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the harrowing incident. The boy went missing from his home in Moo…
- Thailand News
Townhouse collapse in central Thailand raises safety concerns
A devastating incident occurred as a two-storey townhouse collapsed, causing damage to multiple properties in central Thailand. The calamity took place within the Teacher’s Village in Ban Khlong Suan, Phra Samut Chedi District, Samut Prakan last night. The authorities were alerted and emergency response teams were dispatched to assess the situation and provide assistance. The area, roughly 5 kilometres from…
- Thailand News
Mackerel ice cream becomes star attraction at Maeklong Festival
The Maeklong Mackerel Festival in Samut Songkhram province has taken a delightful turn with a unique signature item – Mackerel Ice Cream. The frozen dessert, designed to resemble the iconic fish, comes in four delicious flavours: Thai tea, chocolate, strawberry, and milk. The news broke out on the festival’s Facebook page, leading to a rapid viral spread. The post received…
- Thailand News
Chevrolet Captiva catches fire on Phaholyothin Highway
A grey Chevrolet Captiva caught fire on the side of Phaholyothin Highway, Highway No.1, Moo 2, Khao Tha Phra, Mueang Chai Nat, at around 7pm yesterday, December 1. The car, registration number KG 1615 Nakhon Sawan, was quickly spotted by local security officials from the Teachers Savings Cooperative of Chai Nat, who immediately rushed to the scene with a fire…
- Thailand News
Central Thailand: Former officer arrested for 700,000 baht embezzlement from disability fund
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) today arrested a former financial and accounting officer for embezzling over 700,000 baht from a fund dedicated to improving and developing the lives of disabled people. The individual in question, identified as Wilaiporn (surname withheld), has been accused of corruption and misconduct under section 1 of the Criminal…
- Thailand News
Bare-necessities: Cheeky antics of naked man shocks locals in central Thailand
A naked man shocked locals by wandering and sleeping in the streets without any clothes on in the Bang Nam Priao district of Chachoengsao. The incident unfolded around dusk yesterday when the man, aged between 35 and 40, was initially seen swimming in a canal near the Suan Fun Dream Market along Suwinthawong Road. Vendors and shoppers, particularly those with children,…
- Thailand News
District chief’s death by drowning not gunshot wound
Autopsy results revealed that the demise of a district chief from Sanam Chai Khet, Chachoengsao, was due to suffocation from drowning, not a bullet wound as initially suspected. The incident occurred when the pick-up truck Khomsan Suranattakul was driving, guided by a GPS, fell into a water spillway. His co-passenger, Gregchai Photithong, another district chief from Sanam Chai Khet, managed…
- Thailand News
21 year old Saraburi soldier arrested for kidnap, sexual assault of 12 year old girl in central Thailand
A 21 year old Saraburi soldier was apprehended by the authorities yesterday for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 12 year old schoolgirl. Chaiyarat (surname withheld) first came into contact with the victim via Facebook before luring her to a friend’s house where the attack took place. The incident, which occurred earlier this year, was brought to the attention of the…
- Thailand News
Emergency greens: Ambulance meets veggie truck in crunchy collision in central Thailand
An ambulance rushing to pick up a patient was involved in a severe collision with a vegetable-carrying truck at a red light intersection in central Thailand. The incident, which occurred today, caused significant damage to both vehicles and injured three people, including the ambulance driver and a medical officer. The ambulance, belonging to Chulabhorn Hospital 304 Inter, was travelling urgently…
- Business News
Thailand sees 2.3% rise in fuel consumption amid economic growth
Thailand has witnessed a 2.3% surge in fuel consumption in the initial nine months of this year, averaging at 154 million litres daily, in harmony with the country’s economic expansion, according to the Department of Energy Business. There was an upswing in the demand for most fuel types, except for diesel, which saw a minor decline of 4.5% to 69.2…
- Thailand News
Love spell dilemma: Beware of deceptive sorcerer, warns Thai temple Abbot
A cautionary warning has been issued for women seeking mystical solutions to mend their love lives, as they could end up being victims of deception. This caution came in response to a recent case where a woman was duped by a notorious deceptive sorcerer into spending the night with him under the pretence of lifting a dark magic spell from…
- Pattaya News
High-profile escaped prisoner’s accomplice arrested in Ratchaburi
In a dramatic turn of events in Ratchaburi, authorities have managed to apprehend a male accomplice who allegedly facilitated a high-profile prisoner‘s escape from a hospital in Nakhon Si Thammarat. However, the prisoner continues to elude the police. Previously, we reported on the audacious escape of a prominent prisoner named Chaowalit Thongduang also known as Sia Paeng, a well-known figure…
- Thailand News
Heartbreaking incident in Chai Nat as bystanders laugh and watch woman drown
The tragic drowning of a 32 year old woman in Chai Nat province sparked outrage after a distressing video emerged of bystanders laughing and refusing to help. The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 31, around 8.30pm in a 3-metre deep irrigation canal near Huay Ta See village, Wang Kai Thoe subdistrict, Hankha district. The Chai Nat Ruamkatanyu Foundation volunteer divers…
- Thailand News
Suphan Buri: Man suffers electrical shock caused by faulty street light, pregnant wife and three children left behind
A tragic incident has unfolded in Suphan Buri province where 26 year old Sai Chonlajom Ngaam lost his life due to an electrical shock from a faulty street light pole. The incident leaves his pregnant wife, 29 year old Chidchonok Laisuwan with the burden of raising their three children single-handedly. Their eldest child is due for a heart transplant surgery.…
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The 5 best activities in Central Thailand (with exclusive travel deals from TAT and Klook!)
Calling all adventurous souls, culture vultures, and travel lovers! Are you ready for the new chapters through Thailand’s Central region? Picture this: vibrant cities pulsating with life, ancient temples whispering tales from the past, and natural landscapes that will take your breath away. And if you wonder, what’s the best thing to do in Central Thailand? Well, it’s a tough…
- Road deaths
Motorbike rider killed in tragic collision with 6-wheel truck in central Thailand
A tragic accident occurred at Nawanakorn Industrial Estate in Thailand‘s central Pathum Thani province when a 26 year old man on a motorbike collided with a six-wheeled truck, resulting in his death. The incident took place at 7.30pm yesterday, and authorities are investigating the cause of the accident. The deceased man, originally from Ban Haet district in the northeast Khon…
- Central Thailand News
Tour boat ablaze in central Thailand
A tour boat, which was a modified cargo barge made of teak wood, caught fire while docked at a pier in the main city district of Thailand’s central Ayutthaya province early this morning. Fortunately, no casualties were reported, Bangkok Post reported. The incident occurred around 1am at a boat pier near Wat Phanan Choeng in tambon Khlong Suan Phlu. Upon…
- Crime News
Body found with chest and back wounds near Thai fishing port
A man’s body has been discovered with chest and back wounds floating near a fishing port in Thailand‘s central Samut Sakhon province. Police are yet to determine the man’s identity or cause of death and are currently investigating the incident. At 6.45pm yesterday, Chonathip Ongklueb, the Deputy Investigation Inspector of the Samut Sakhon District Police, received a report of a…
- Transport News
Thailand’s Pink Line monorail project faces third extension, delays completion to 2024
The completion date for Thailand‘s Pink Line monorail project has been pushed back by 345 days, marking the third extension granted by the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA). The new estimated finish date is now set for August 2024, as opposed to the previously anticipated July this year, Bangkok Post reported. Sarawut Songsivilai, Highways Department director-general and MRTA…
- Thailand News
Rare golden venom-spitting cobra discovered in Thai village
A rare golden spitting cobra recently caught the attention of locals in a village in Nakhon Nayok province, Thailand. The snake, measuring around 1.2 metres in length, generated significant interest among villagers, who gathered to view the mesmerising creature. The story behind the snake’s discovery started when Piyapan Bua-Phae, a Facebook user, posted photographs of the golden cobra. An assistant village…
