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Muay Thai aims for Olympic recognition as part of Thailand’s soft power strategy
National Soft Power Strategy Committee Deputy Chairperson Paetongtarn Shinawatra is championing the cause for the integral Thai martial art, Muay Thai, to be recognised as an Olympic sport. Paetongtarn sees the inclusion of Muay Thai in the Olympics as part of a broader strategy to elevate the martial art as a key tool of Thailand’s soft power. “We will get…
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Chiang Rai man charged for assaulting teacher and young woman
Two teenage women lodged a complaint concerning a 38 year old man, who had allegedly assaulted a female teacher in a school in Chiang Rai. The incident occurred at around 3pm yesterday (January 22), in a school at the Ban Pong Klua village in the Doi Lan sub-district of Chiang Rai province. According to the 18 year old complainant, the…
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Thai police intensify crackdown on juvenile delinquency following brutal murder
In response to a brutal murder committed by five teenagers in Sa Kaeo’s Aranyaprathet district, Thai police are intensifying efforts to combat juvenile delinquency across the country. The murder of a middle-aged woman earlier this month has sparked a nationwide crackdown on criminal acts perpetrated by young offenders, an operation ordered by National Police Chief Torsak Sukvimol. Torsak has given…
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Thai government officials inspect 1-trillion-baht Land Bridge megaproject amid environmental concerns
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit embarked on an official visit to the Andaman region, with Ranong, the site of the 1-trillion-baht Land Bridge megaproject, as their first stop. The project, expected to generate significant benefits across the southern region, is facing criticism due to its potential environmental impact. The officials inspected a…
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Elderly woman rescued from drug-addict grandson’s threat
An elderly woman, bedridden due to a leg amputation, was rescued in Udon Thani after her drug-addicted grandson threatened to burn her alive. Yesterday local villagers intervened when, 25 years old Prakasit, prepared to set his grandmother, 61 years old Pitya Dok Bua, on fire in their home. The police arrested Prakasit, who showed signs of recent drug use and…
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Boys aged 14 apprehended for throwing stones at vehicles in Phatthalung
A group of four boys, all aged 14 years old, were apprehended today, for causing mischief by throwing stones at passing vehicles, causing damage and distress. The main victim was a 27 year old motorist called Natthaphong, who was transporting young boxers from Trang province for a competition. The incident occurred on the Manohra bypass road, heading towards the city…
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Potential sale of Miss Universe Organisation sparks speculation
Rumours have been swirling around that Jakapong “Anne” Jakrajutatip, the owner of the Miss Universe Organisation, is set to sell her entire beauty pageant enterprise to a Mexican entrepreneur. The speculation has been fuelled by the forthcoming major announcement, MISS UNIVERSE: NEW ERA, which is set to take place in New York, USA tomorrow However, today, Anne, who is the…
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Thai woman mysteriously dies in Malaysia while travelling with friend
Thai parents sought help from the Pavena Foundation for Children and Women to investigate the mysterious and tragic death of their daughter who reportedly fell from the 33rd floor of a building in the Kuala Lumpur city in Malaysia and died. A 62 year old Thai woman, Nopparat In-pru and her 63 year old husband, Narongchai Phansanoi, travelled from the…
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Thai market flooded with counterfeit TYESO thermal cups causing 10 million baht loss
The popular thermal cup brand TYESO suffered a significant blow as counterfeit products, orchestrated by Chinese counterfeiters and sold by Thai live sellers, flooded the Thai market. The brand and its official Thai distributor, Eco Chang Intertrade Co., Ltd, face an estimated loss of 10 million baht. The situation poses potential harm to the consumer’s health and the reputation of…
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Narendra Modi to inaugurate Ram Temple in Ayodhya amid looming elections
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, a place of birth believed by Hindus to be associated with Lord Rama. The construction of this temple represents a key fulfilment of a promise by Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to the Hindu population, taking place just months before India’s upcoming elections, where Modi aims…
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Ten days of rainfall predicted in Thailand with temperature fluctuations
The Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) predicted rainfall for the next 10 days, from January 22 to 31. The TMD anticipate thunderstorms in the northern, central and upper northeastern regions, with a temperature rise expected. The forecast was updated today, January 22, from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF). From January 22 to 26, a moderate to strong mass…
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Thai man returns temple toy after son sees ghosts
News emerged that a 31 year old man returned a toy to a temple in Nakhon Nayok province after his son began to see ghosts. The boy’s father, Phonchai, and his family had visited the temple to pay respects and inadvertently took home a Hulk action figure which they believe triggered unusual happenings. The temple, Lam Bua Loi Temple in…
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Russian man rescued after jumping into Pattaya sea near Bali Hai Pier
Mueang Pattaya Police Station officers and rescuers rescued a Russian man who jumped into the sea near Bali Hai Pier on Saturday. Cannabis was blamed for his careless actions. Police officers and rescuers rushed to the Bali Hai Pier to help the Russian man, aged between 30 and 40 years old. The foreign man reportedly jumped into the sea at…
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Making waves: Thai marine police chief boosts efforts against maritime crime
The newly appointed chief of the Marine Police Division has quickly made a name for himself and the often-understated unit, highlighting its significant role in curbing criminal activities and maritime threats in Thai waters. Since taking office in October last year, Police Major General Phruttiphong Nuchanart has been at the helm of operations that led to the seizure of over…
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Drug addict attacks Thai teacher after school hours (video)
A drug addict surrendered to police after attacking a Thai teacher at a school in the northern province of Chiang Rai. The suspect claimed the victim hurt him first, so he acted in self-defence. Mueang Chiang Rai Police Station and Dhammanan Chiang Rai Rescue Team were alerted to the physical assault at Baan Pong Kluea School at about 1.40pm on…
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PM Srettha reassures public on Land Bridge megaproject amid concerns
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin voiced his administration’s commitment to addressing the concerns of groups opposing the Land Bridge megaproject. Today, PM Srettha is visiting the proposed construction site in Ranong, where a mobile cabinet meeting is scheduled for tomorrow. The 61 year old Thai prime minister acknowledged the government’s shortcomings in effectively communicating the project’s economic advantages to international investors.…
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Pervert arrested for masturbating in front of women in Bangkok (video)
Police arrested a perverted Thai man for masturbating in front of women in public places in Bangkok. The suspect said he was unable to control himself. A female university student shared a video on Facebook of a Thai man parking his motorcycle in front of her and masturbating, with the caption that said… “Warning! A pervert in the Charan Sanit…
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Thailand investigates potential tiger migration between Thai and Myanmar forests
The Department of National Parks (DNP), Wildlife and Plant Conservation in Thailand is investigating the movements of tigers, potentially traversing between Thai and Myanmar forests. This follows the discovery of tiger footprints in Chumphon, reported by a local wildlife sanctuary. Athapol Charoenshunsa, DNP director-general, confirmed the discovery of the footprints in the forest of Tambon Song Phi Nong, in Tha…
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Discover Phayao’s revered 500 year old Thong Samrit Buddha image
A revered ancient Buddha image, known as Phra Chao Thong Samrit or the Phra Singh Sam, aged over 500 years and the only one of its kind in the Lanna region, is believed to grant successful exams and work good fortune. Located in Wat Sri Bun Chum, Sri Thoi sub-district, Mae Chai district, Phayao province, the statue is crafted from…
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Thai model’s generous 1000 baht taxi tip sparks online debate
A taxi driver was left astounded when a passenger handed him a 1,000 baht note for a fare of just 93 baht. Initially taken aback, understanding dawned upon the driver when the generous customer explained the reason behind her act. The incident surfaced when the taxi driver shared a picture of the 1,000 baht note on a Facebook group for…
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2 armed robbers remain at large after stealing 1.2 million baht gold in Surat Thani (video)
Two armed robbers remain at large after stealing gold bracelets worth at least 1.2 million baht from a gold shop in a Lotus’s supermarket on Number 41 Road in the Chaiya district of the southern province of Surat Thani. Chaiya Police Station officers were alerted to the gold robbery at the Yaowarat Krungthep gold shop in the Lotus’s at around…
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PM Srettha to submit PM2.5 dust plan within court’s 90-day deadline
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced yesterday his intention to submit a plan designed to address the issue of PM2.5 fine dust within a 90-day deadline set by the Chiang Mai Administrative Court. The court order followed a formal complaint lodged by a northern network of individuals, requiring the Thai prime minister and the national environmental panel to draft the plan.…
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Thai student paralysed in shocking mall car park plunge: Police probe underway
A Thai high school student, in her third year at a prominent school, was paralysed after she plunged from the fourth floor of a shopping mall car park. The shocking moment was captured by a passing vendor’s dashcam. Police are now urgently investigating the cause. At 9am today, Police Lieutenant Kaweewut Bunruang, the duty officer of Rayong City Police, was…
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Phuket taxi driver faces 180-day suspension for harassing student
A taxi driver based in Phuket faces the looming threat of a 180-day suspension and potentially more severe consequences following accusations of inappropriately harassing a young female passenger. The visibly shaken 20 year old student lodged a complaint against the driver, Chuen Ochaphon, citing inappropriate advances during the journey. These advances included an invitation to his room and a proposition…
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Unrequited love fuels deadly shooting in central Thailand bar
A violent outburst in a Thai bar led to a woman’s death and left her husband critically injured in central Thailand. The suspect, Sopon Thammasadang, who was reportedly fuelled by jealousy and unrequited love, turned himself in to the authorities after fleeing the scene. The incident occurred at a house in Sam Khok, Pathum Thani, yesterday, January 21. Sopon, also…
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Vietnamese mum sparks online debate over child’s mathematics test
A Vietnamese mother sparked a debate online after she questioned the marking of her child’s primary school mathematics test. Her child had answered 5 + 0 = 5 and 6 + 0 = 6, both of which she believed to be correct. However, to her surprise, they were marked as incorrect by the teacher. The mother shared her concerns and…
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3 Thais arrested for stealing credit cards from foreigners in Bangkok (video)
The Investigation Division of the Metropolitan Police Bureau (IDMB) arrested three Thai nationals for stealing credit cards from foreigners at several tourist spots in Bangkok, causing a loss of more than 8 million baht. The Thai mastermind had close ties to a Chinese call centre scam gang leader. IDMB officers received numerous reports of credit card theft at popular Bangkok…
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Promising love horoscope for Cancerians while Taurus faces caution
The beginning of the year brings promising news, especially in the realm of love, according to prominent horoscope astrologer, Dr Chang Thotsaphon, popularly known as Doctor Elephant. Particularly for those born under the Cancer sign, there’s good news on the horizon. However, those of the Taurus sign should be extra cautious this week. This forecast is for the period from…
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2 dead, 4 survive after plane from Thailand crashes in Afghanistan (video)
Taliban officials confirmed that a plane, en route from Pattaya, Thailand, to Russia, crashed in Afghanistan yesterday, January 21, resulting in the loss of two lives, while four passengers managed to survive. The chartered Dassault Aviation AM.PA Falcon 10 aircraft took off from the U-Tapao International Airport in Pattaya on January 20 with six passengers bound for Moscow, Russia. The…
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Shocking escape: Aussie woman zaps back to life after electrifying encounter with deadly jellyfish near Koh Pha Ngan
An Aussie woman declared she is thankful to be alive after a bolt of “electricity had shot through her body” following a horrifying attack by some box Jellyfish near Koh Pha Ngan. The 23 year old woman from Queensland in Australia was left hospitalised for over a month after the attack and issued a cautionary message to fellow holidaymakers about the…
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