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El Nino triggers drought risk for 16.5 million rai of Thai agricultural land
Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry confirmed yesterday that an estimated 16.5 million rai of agricultural land nationwide will be impacted by reduced rainfall due to the El Nino phenomenon this year. The ministry’s deputy permanent secretary, Apai Sutthisang, expressed concern over the impending dry season, particularly as the effects of El Nino are predicted to intensify in November. The Royal Irrigation…
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Crematorium accident: Lieutenant crashes car into temple sparking panic
A shocking accident occurred at a crematorium in Ratchaburi when an 86 year old retired lieutenant drove his car straight into the facility, causing havoc among the villagers. The incident occurred yesterday, around 9pm at the Wimon Makaram temple in Pak Tho district. The scene of the crematorium accident revealed a bronze Toyota car, with a Ratchaburi registration number, lodged against…
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Meta Thailand leverages AI for enhanced ROI and growth of reels
In an economic climate that continues to pose challenges, Meta Thailand is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the return on investment for businesses and advertisers. The company is also concentrating on the development of Reels, their short video clip service that serves as a competitor to TikTok. Prae Dumrongmongcolgul, the country director for Meta in Thailand, said… “We plan…
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Domestic tourism in Thailand hits 93% recovery
Thailand’s domestic tourism sector has seen a significant recovery, reaching 93% of its pre Covid-19 levels, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). The TAT expects to record approximately 160 million domestic trips in the country this year, a sharp contrast to the dismal figures witnessed at the onset of the pandemic in 2019. At a press conference, Suladda…
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Phuket Chamber President awaits PM’s swift action on 3000 million baht projects
Phuket’s Chamber of Commerce President is keenly awaiting the immediate action of Thailand’s 30th Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin. There are a myriad of pressing issues regarding Phuket projects waiting to be addressed. Kongsak Khupongsakorn, confident in his province’s ongoing economic development, is ready to collaborate with all political parties. Regardless of who assumes the role of prime minister or even…
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Fatal Lopburi road accident takes two lives
A devastating road accident has claimed the lives of 59 year old Read and his 74 year old relative, Paew, as they were travelling to a temple in Lopburi province’s Khok Samrong district to attend a relative’s funeral. The incident occurred on Suranarai Road, in the Paniat subdistrict yesterday. The road accident site on the four-lane road, near a U-turn…
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Ex-Democrat Party deputy Prinn jailed for student molestation
Prinn Panitchpakdi, the former deputy leader of the Democrat Party, was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison for the molestation of an 18 year old female student at a condominium and restaurant. The sentencing was immediately enforced, without waiting for the appeal period. Kosolwat Intuchanyong, deputy spokesman for the Office of the Attorney General, yesterday revealed that…
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New era in Thailand: Srettha Tavisin voted 30th Prime Minister of Thailand
Thailand can finally hail a new leader after Pheu Thai Party candidate Srettha Tavisin secured enough votes from members of the National Assembly of Thailand to become the kingdom’s 30th prime minister. Today, August 22, marked a day of significance for Thailand, as the nation witnessed two important events. Leading the headlines was the return of a former Thai PM,…
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Scam alert: Runaway contractor defrauds 100+ Thai victims with 16 million baht loss
Over 100 Thai people have fallen prey to a construction scam orchestrated by a contractor who is currently on the run. The resulting financial toll of this fraudulent scheme is projected to surpass 16 million baht. A contingent of 50 victims formally filed a complaint with Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police (RTP), Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn. They detailed…
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Thaksin Shinawatra’s 15-year exile ends with immediate jail term upon return (video)
Former Thailand Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was jailed this morning only hours after his aeroplane touched the tarmac at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok – ending his 15-year self-imposed exile. The 74 year old ex PM’s aircraft landed at 9am today and he was immediately escorted to the Supreme Court to acknowledge and begin an eight-year prison sentence. Despite…
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Blending Beauty: Thai-Danish stunner wins crown at Miss Universe Thailand 2023 (video)
A beautiful Thai-Danish woman walked away with the crown at the Miss Universe Thailand 2023 pageant. The grand finale, which unfolded in Bangkok on a Sunday night, saw Anntonia Porsild, representing the province of Nakhon Ratchasima, amidst a bevy of other beauties from across the nation. The 26 year old beauty queen, who is born to a Danish father and…
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Political change, Thai PM appointment poised to boost stocks
The anticipated appointment of Thailand‘s 30th prime minister this week is predicted to bolster stocks likely to benefit from political change and the policies and stimulus measures proposed by the Pheu Thai Party, reported Bangkok Post. Brokerage firm Asia Plus Securities (ASPS) projects the 11-party coalition, which declared on Monday its possession of 314 MP seats, will secure enough senatorial…
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Jealous husband’s tragic twist: Foiled murder-suicide bid
A jealous Thai husband’s murder-suicide plan was foiled when police and rescuers intervened just in time after he attacked his wife with a knife and then sought to end his own life. A rescuer from the Jit Kusol Foundation, in the Isaan province of Khon Kaen, revealed the story on Facebook. The murder-suicide incident reportedly took place at 10.50pm on…
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DLT nets 7 billion baht in vehicle tax due to convenient online payments
The Department of Land Transport (DLT) collected over 7 billion baht in vehicle tax in the first 10 months of the current fiscal year, thanks to the ease of its “from anywhere” payment system. This figure represents the taxes received from the owners of 5.5 million vehicles between October of the previous year and July of the current year. The…
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Former police officer’s pawn standoff: Armed confrontation over seized finance car in Bangkok
A former police officer reportedly threatened two members of staff from a finance company with a gun after they tried to seize a pawned car in his possession at Soi Phetchakasem Road 75 in the Nong Khaem district of Bangkok. A viral video of the incident was recorded by a finance company member of staff while they were trying to…
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Cash-strapped mum’s baby dies after two days with caregiver, police investigate
A 20 year old mother, grappling with financial difficulties, surrendered her eight month old baby to a caregiver for two days, where the child tragically died. The baby was reportedly healthy and cheerful with no known medical conditions. The police have summoned both parties for further investigation. Sergeant Major Kawi Chuaysang, an investigator from Pak Klong Rangsit Police Station, was…
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Pet feud turns tragic: Thai man kills 1 injures another in deadly dog dispute
A Thai man surrendered to the police after he shot two victims following a row over their pet dogs fighting. One victim was murdered and the other is injured and in intensive care. The gunman, 43 year old Kamon Puangsee, shot 38 year old Wisut Sujajing four times in the chest before turning the gun on Wisut’s 25 year old…
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‘Quite an adventure’ says Scottish pensioner of his snake-infested Indiana Jones river rescue in Thailand (video)
A Scottish pensioner declared it was “quite an adventure” as he was plucked from a snake-infested river in Thailand after embarking on an Indiana Jones-type Boy’s Own escapade. The 77 year old Scot found himself marooned in his inflatable dinghy for nearly seven hours in the treacherous waters of Udon Thani province. Initially setting out for a leisurely kayak cruise…
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Heartbreak at nursery: Thai mother seeks justice for baby’s tragic death
A Thai mother is seeking justice following the tragic death of her three month old baby, who passed away after being left at a nursery in Bangkok for approximately nine hours. The heart-wrenching incident occurred when a nursery assistant informed the 34 year old mother, Supranee, that her baby had choked on milk and tragically lost her life. Supranee, who…
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Thai family rescued from house full of trash, cockroaches, and poisonous animals
Move Forward Party (MFP) MP Chorayuth “Tonkla” Chaturapornprasit and his team helped a family of four living in a slum house overwhelmed with trash and an army of cockroaches, rats, snakes, and centipedes. The MP Tonkla shared the story on Facebook, on August 19, that he visited the family at their house in Soi Charoenkrung 76 in the Bang Kho…
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Thailand sees surge in Monkeypox cases, majority in Bangkok
The Department of Disease Control (DDC) in Thailand reported 217 cases of Monkeypox (mpox) this year, with the majority of cases diagnosed in Bangkok. The deputy director-general of the DDC, Sopon Iamsirithaworn, revealed that the cases from July 2022 through April primarily involved foreign individuals. However, more recent cases predominantly affect the Thai population. According to Sopon, the transmission of…
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Thailand’s DES Ministry plans legal action against Facebook over scam complicity
Thailand’s Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry is preparing a legal case seeking the shutdown of Facebook within the country, accusing the social media giant of collusion with fraudulent operators. The ministry alleges that Facebook has been complicit in aiding scammers, who utilised the platform’s sponsored pages to deceive Thai citizens into making investments. The ministry plans to invoke the…
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Heavy rainfall forecast across Thailand with thunderstorms in 70% of regions
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather warning for today, forecasting heavy rainfall across the northern, northeastern, central, and eastern regions, as well as Bangkok, with a likelihood of up to 70% in some areas. These conditions are due to the convergence of a monsoon trough over northern and northeastern Thailand towards a low-pressure area along the central…
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TikTok mobile shop owner praised for aiding elderly man with utility bills
A TikTok user who runs a mobile phone repair and purchase store made headlines this week for his kindness towards an elderly man that pawns his mobile phone every month to pay his utility bills. The shop owner not only refrains from charging interest but also provides the elderly man with food to take home. The account @5parinyaaek888 posted a…
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23 year old graduate reports train harassment incident to police
A recent graduate has reported harassment from an alleged rail official aboard a train to Bang Mun Nak Police Station. The woman, 23 year old Punyanuch is seeking justice for an incident that took place on August 15. While travelling on train number 202 from Phitsanulok to Nakhon Sawan, she was molested by a man claiming to be a train…
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Size matters: Thai actor ‘Beams’ into spotlight with candid quest for a bigger penis
A Thai actor recently rocked the nation’s headlines for revealing to the public he wants a bigger penis. Saranyoo “Beam” Prachakrit announced his decision to have a penis filler injection to enlarge the size of his member at the Men’s Health by Masterpiece Hospital in Bangkok. The safer choice for those who are worried about the size of their peckers.…
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Lightning bolt strikes during trio’s rain-soaked football match
Three young men, overcome by daring, braved adverse weather to play football, only to face an unexpected lightning strike. The incident took place amidst harsh rains yesterday. A TikTok user shared a post featuring the reckless behaviour of the trio, casually playing amidst a severe rainstorm. Despite the intense rainfall, they continued to enjoy their game. The individual filming the…
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Fare play: Bangkok taxi driver bucks trend, returns 400,000 baht to passenger
A Bangkok taxi driver put the breaks on the capital’s bad boy cabbie reputation after he returned nearly 400,000 baht to a Bangladeshi passenger. There’s not a day that goes by without a story breaking of one of Bangkok’s bad boy taxi drivers ripping off customers, refusing to service or turn on meters, brawling with passengers or even masturbating. One…
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Karmic curiosity: Korat’s Non Sa-at Forest Temple unveils captivating Hell Tour
Located in Korat, the notable Non Sa-at Forest Temple, also known as Karma Base Forest Temple, launched an intriguing Hell Tour. The initiative aims to educate visitors about the concept of karma and encourage them to fear wrongdoings, prompting a shift towards good deeds. Situated in the Chok Chai district of Nakhon Ratchasima, the temple serves as a care centre…
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Car wash scam exposed: TikTok user reveals mechanics stealing parts in viral video in Khon Kaen
A TikTok user’s video showing car wash technicians allegedly stealing car parts has caused an uproar. The clip was accompanied by a warning caption that read… “Took my car to get washed and got my catalytic converter stolen. Saw it with my own eyes, four to five mechanics were working on it enthusiastically. Ended up at the police station.” The…
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