convenience store
- Thailand News
Thai woman arrested for knife-point robbery at Chon Buri store
Police arrested a Thai woman yesterday after she robbed a convenience store in Chon Buri province and threatened a worker with a knife on July 22. The armed robbery took place at a convenience store in the Sriracha district of Chon Buri on Monday night, July 22. Security footage shared on Channel 7 showed the female thief in a red…
- Thailand News
7-Eleven restroom use in Thailand depends on branch discretion
Customers wondering whether they can use the restroom in the popular convenience store 7-Eleven during an emergency now have an answer. While in some countries customers can freely access store restrooms, the policy in Thailand is less straightforward. A query was recently posted on the website pantip.com, where a user asked, “Can we ask to use the restroom at 7-Eleven?”…
- Pattaya News
7-Eleven stores to get police reporting points for tourist safety
The Tourist Police Bureau, in partnership with CP All Public Company Limited, is rolling out a new initiative to boost tourist safety with the help of 7-Eleven convenience stores. This project will establish incident reporting points in 7-Eleven convenience stores across 20 major tourist hotspots in the country. This move is part of a broader strategy to promote Thailand’s tourism image and…
- Thailand News
Brew-haha: Thai man fined for boozing outside convenience store
A Thai man found himself in a legal quandary after consuming alcohol in front of a convenience store, which resulted in a fine of 1,000 baht by the police. The incident sparked a public inquiry into the legality of drinking in public spaces that are not government premises. The man in question took to social media to query the public…
- Crime News
Two jobless teens nabbed for armed robbery to buy booze
Two Thai teenagers, aged 18 and 19, were arrested by the police for their involvement in an armed robbery at a Bangkok convenience store. The suspects confessed to committing the crime due to unemployment and their desire to buy alcohol. The incident took place at around 6.30pm on August 24. The men, identified as 18 year old Sai and 19…
- Business News
Foodland pivots strategy targeting younger generations with Grocerant convenience outlets
Established supermarket chain Foodland Supermarket Co implements fresh business tactics to allure the younger generations whilst partnering with property developers to inaugurate convenience outlets on housing and condominium sites. Embracing this revamped strategy, the firm has tied up within SC Asset Corporation subsidiaries, leasing out space and debuting two novel ‘Grocerant’ outlets, a subsidiary retail label within the Foodland Group,…
- Thailand News
Teen suspect holds up Thai convenience store in chilling late-night robbery
A lone thief pulled out a knife and held a Bangkok convenience store hostage, demanding an employee hand over the takings with a chilling warning… “Hand over the cash and you won’t get hurt.” The suspect fled the scene with a cash haul of 5,000 baht (US$144). Police are now scanning CCTV footage to catch the perpetrator who strode into the…
- Central Thailand News
Worker fatality sparks investigation at Pathum Thani convenience store
In a shocking incident, a 43 year old convenience store worker was found dead behind the store after an intense day of work. His co-workers, who discovered the body, state he previously complained of being tired due to his dual role as a cashier and delivery driver. The unexpected death occurred in Sam Khok, Pathum Thani, prompting a hurried investigation…
- China News
Chinese couple caught having sex outside convenience store
In a shocking incident, a couple was caught having sex outside of a popular convenience store entrance in Zhumadian, Henan Province, China, much to the surprise of passersby and the astonishment of netizens. Onlookers appeared to be indifferent to the scene, with some speculating that the woman seemed to be intoxicated. Local news reports indicated that the event took place…
