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Man detained for stealing century-old royal photos during house fire
Police detained the driver of an advertising tycoon yesterday, July 9, on accusations of stealing four century-old royal photos from his employer’s mansion during a fire in May. The investigative Commander of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, Police Major General Theeradet Thumsuthee revealed that detectives apprehended 36 year old Nava Hongsakul, while he was driving a luxury van in front of…
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Thailand delays legal advice on digital wallet funding
The Thailand government has not yet sought legal advice from the Council of State regarding the use of funds from the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) to partially finance the digital wallet scheme, confirmed Pakorn Nilprapunt, Secretary-General of the Council. Pakorn clarified that the government does not need to consult the council if it plans to use money…
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Teenagers on motorbikes open fire near Yala police flat, injuring girl
A group of teenagers riding motorbikes yesterday opened fire near a police flat in Yala, inadvertently wounding a teenage girl. Police are actively pursuing the suspects involved in the shooting. Yala City Police Station received reports of a violent altercation involving firearms at 8pm, yesterday, July 9. The incident took place at the Ber Serng intersection, near the police flats…
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Giant python makes ‘withdrawal’ from ATM, sparks chaos
A massive python caused quite a stir when it was found inside an ATM at a local bank. Rescue workers had to carefully dismantle the machine to capture the snake, sparking a flurry of online jokes and comments. The incident unfolded when a giant python was discovered hiding inside an ATM. Footage shared on Facebook by the Guysit rescue team…
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Locals protest against dolomite mine near Thai national park
Protests erupted near Kaeng Krachan National Park in Phetchaburi as locals voiced their opposition to the opening of a private dolomite mine on a 540-rai plot of land, situated just 1 kilometre from the national park. Concerns centre around the potential negative impacts on their way of life and the park’s environment. Somchet Chantana, Director of the Phetchaburi Office of…
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Elderly Thai man rescued after three days trapped in bathroom
An elderly man was rescued after being trapped in the bathroom of his Chon Bui home for three days without food. The discovery was made at 8.10pm yesterday, July 9, by a friend of his son. Rescue officers from the Sawang Rojanathamsathan Foundation in Chon Buri were promptly dispatched following the report of 72 year old Pornchai slipping in his…
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Thailand targets 3.5 trillion baht in tourism revenue by 2025
The Tourism and Sports Ministry is contemplating increasing the tourism revenue target for 2025, suggesting that the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) should aim higher than the 3.5 trillion baht goal set for this year. At the TAT Action Plan 2025 meeting held yesterday, July 9, the agency announced a target of 3.4 trillion baht (US$ 93 billion) for next…
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Phuket to become Asia’s wellness tourism hub with health expo
Phuket is set to make waves in the wellness tourism industry with the launch of the Phuket Health Expo later this month. Provincial officials, led by Governor Sophon Suwannarat, announced the event during a press conference at the Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday, July 9. The expo, scheduled for July 24 to 28 at Central Festival Phuket, aims to catapult the…
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Thai man tortured by Chinese gang in Cambodia trafficking ordeal
A plea for help has emerged from a Thai victim ensnared by a Chinese trafficking gang, lured to work on a stock trading website in Poipet. After attempting to escape, he was caught and tortured with electric shocks. Many Thais have been similarly deceived. A reporter was contacted for assistance by a human trafficking victim hiding from a grey Chinese…
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CIMB Thai Bank predicts BoT policy rate cut to 1.5% by 2025
CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) predicts a significant reduction in the Bank of Thailand’s policy rate by one percentage point between December and next year, aligning with anticipated cuts in the US policy rate. Amonthep Chawla, the bank’s chief economist, stated that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is likely to reduce the policy rate by 0.25 percentage points in December, bringing…
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Mobile users must verify SIM cards by tomorrow or face restrictions
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has mandated that individuals possessing between six and 100 SIM cards must verify their identities at mobile operators’ service centres by tomorrow, July 11, or face restrictions on outgoing calls and text messages. Out of a total of 3,981,251 SIM cards, 1,635,407 had their identities verified as of yesterday, leaving over 2.3 million…
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New bus routes from Phuket Airport to major tourist hotspots
A new agreement between Airports of Thailand (AoT) and state-run bus operator The Transport Co, better known by its Thai initials BorKorSor (บขส), will introduce new bus services from Phuket International Airport before the year ends. BorKorSor Acting President, Atthawit Rakjamroon, announced yesterday, July 9, that this initiative will see buses operating directly from three key airports managed by AoT:…
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Old Chinese man dies mysteriously on roadside near Bangkok
A 78 year old Chinese man mysteriously died on Kanchanaphisek Road in Samut Prakan province near Bangkok yesterday. The body of the Chinese national, 78 year old Ma Yunzhao, was discovered on the side of Kanchanaphisek Road at approximately 3.30pm yesterday, July 9. The discovery was reported to officers at Bang Kaew Police Station and a rescue team who rushed…
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E-Foreign Business service said to simplify foreign investments
The Department of Business Development (DBD) is set to launch a new online service this month, the e-Foreign Business is aimed at streamlining the process for foreign investors to apply for business permissions in Thailand. Director-General of the DBD, Auramon Supthaweethum highlighted that the new system is designed to shorten the processing time for business registrations and reduce the volume…
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Rayong boy hospitalised after bullying incident at school
A six year old boy in Rayong was bullied by a classmate who forced his head into a toilet, leading to injuries and a hospital visit. The boy’s mother demands action after receiving a dismissive response from the other child’s parents. Police in Rayong received a report from the mother, Khotchaporn, who stated that her son, a first-year student at…
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Pol-ishing Thais: Thailand, Poland to boost medical technology ties
Thailand and Poland, despite their close trade ties, are urged to enhance their business cooperation, particularly in the medical technology sector, according to Polish Ambassador Artur Dmochowski. During a seminar in Bangkok yesterday, July 9, Dmochowski highlighted Poland‘s desire to strengthen economic, commercial, and technological exchanges with Thailand. The event aimed to showcase advancements in Polish medical technology. The Polish…
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Thailand braces for heavy rain and storms, Bangkok on alert
Thailand is bracing for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, with particularly severe weather expected in Bangkok, the northeast, and the east. The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) has issued a warning today, July 10, advising caution amid forecasts of storms and heavy rain. The TMD’s 24-hour forecast highlights that the southwest monsoon is currently covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the…
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CCTV captures undie-clad man with a stick causing chaos in Isaan
CCTV footage showed a Thai man with mental health issues wandering around a community in the Isaan province of Udon Thani wearing only underwear and damaging locals’ property with a wooden stick. The owner of a dormitory in the Ban Lao community, Somphit Tosuk, filed a complaint against the 50 year old Thai man named Pom and handed security camera…
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Thai Olympic dreams: PM’s promise of glory and support
During his address at the Government House, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin expressed his support for Thailand’s 2024 Olympic contingent, urging them to give their utmost in Paris. He also vowed to boost funding for national athletes and extend support beyond their sporting careers. The Thai athletes, led by Thai Olympic Secretary-General Wit Devahastin na Ayudhya, gathered yesterday, July 8, for…
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Officer injured in Chiang Mai drug bust as suspect flees
An early morning drug bust operation in Mae Taeng district, Chiang Mai led to an exchange of gunfire, leaving one officer injured. Police managed to seize a significant amount of heroin and methamphetamine after a suspect abandoned a motorcycle and fled. At 4.30am today, July 9, the rapid response unit of the Border Patrol Police Company 335 initiated a checkpoint…
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Fielding opinions: OAE seeks public input on agri-operator rules
The Office of Agricultural Economics (OAE), led by Secretary Chantanont Wannakejon, is currently gathering feedback from stakeholders and the general public on the draft regulation regarding the registration of agricultural operators, including machinery service providers, scheduled for implementation later this year. Chantanont highlighted the importance of this initiative, which aims to enhance the efficiency of agricultural production through a comprehensive…
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Thai couple with 46-year age gap defy critics, builds loving family
A Thai couple with a significant age gap of 46 years is in the spotlight again, having built a strong and loving family despite societal criticism. Their story, which gained attention 12 years ago, continues to inspire. In 2012, Hock, then 73 years old, married Big, a 27 year old woman from the same village. Their relationship faced intense opposition…
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Pond-erous tragedy: Fish farm owner pulled into watery grave
A tragic incident occurred yesterday when a fish farm owner drowned in her pond in Chanthaburi after being pulled in by a fish. Her younger brother revealed that she could not swim. Investigators reported the discovery of a 68 year old Nok, lifeless in a fish pond in Chanthaburi’s Tha Mai district. The incident took place yesterday, July 8, with…
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Udon Thani guard breaks up with girlfriend after suspected cheating
A security guard in Udon Thani locked his room and called the police after suspecting his girlfriend was with another man, only to discover a misunderstanding. The couple decided to part ways following the incident. Police Lieutenant Wikanes Suetrong, Deputy Inspector of Mueang Udon Thani Police Station, received a report at 7.30am, July 9, of a man being in a…
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Burmese worker’s hand minced in meat grinder in Chon Buri
A 20 year old Burmese woman accidentally activated a meat grinder while cleaning it, resulting in a gruesome hand injury. The incident occurred at 10.30am today, July 9, at a dumpling shop in Bang Sai Market, Ban Bueng, Chon Buri province. Rescue workers from the Sinlatham Ban Bueng Foundation received a distress call about a foreign worker’s hand being trapped…
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Buriram official fires gun three times to stop teen brawl (video)
A local council member in Buriram has been called in for questioning after a video surfaced showing him firing several shots into the air during a brawl between teenagers at a parade yesterday, July 8. He admitted he did it to stop the fight. The incident took place in front of a parade vehicle at Ban Nong Makhuea Mai village…
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TAT’s gastronomic extravaganza set to sizzle
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) rolled out the Amazing Food Festival 2024 to showcase the diversity of Thai cuisine and cement Thailand’s reputation as a world-class destination for gastronomy tourism. Following a successful event in Phuket on July 5 to 7, the festival is gearing up for its next instalments in Chiang Mai from July 20 to 22 and…
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Stoke-victim detained by sister over 100 million inheritance dispute
A Thai woman allegedly kidnapped her stroke victim brother for nearly two weeks because of a 100-million-baht inheritance conflict. Sunee Tanboonheng contacted non-profit organisation Saimai Survive, claiming her husband was kidnapped from their shared home in Bangkok by his older sister, Yok. The sister then detained him in her home in Samut Prakan province near Bangkok. Sunee revealed to Saimai…
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Pigging out: Elderly Thai couple scammed by swine swindlers
An elderly couple from Khlong Khlung, Kamphaeng Phet, yesterday fell victim to a scam by a group of pig thieves who drugged them and stole their pigs. The couple reported the incident after regaining consciousness. At around 5pm, yesterday, July 8, four men arrived at the couple’s home in a white Toyota. The men, aged between 40 and 60 years…
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Survey reveals Chinese tourists’ spending habits in Thailand
The majority of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand in the second quarter of this year were lured by the country’s delectable cuisine and exotic fruits, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand. The Council’s report, published last Thursday, July 4, surveyed 205 Chinese nationals. The participants included 44% from Mainland China, 24% from Hong Kong, 18% from Taiwan, and 14% from…
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