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Rival students open fire on Bangkok road, injuring 2 teens and innocent woman
A shooting broke out on a Bangkok road yesterday, January 8, following a conflict between two groups of college students, leaving two teenagers and an innocent woman injured. The incident occurred at around 5.30pm at the Nida-Seri Thai Intersection in Bueng Kum district. Gunfire erupted while vehicles were stopped at a red light, triggering panic among motorists and causing heavy…
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South Korean woman caught smuggling cannabis in Chiang Rai
A South Korean woman was arrested yesterday at Chiang Rai’s Mae Fah Luang Airport after she attempted to smuggle more than 23 kilogrammes of cannabis out of Thailand, claiming she was unaware it was illegal. The incident took place around 5pm yesterday, January 8, when officers from Ban Du Police Station, Chiang Rai Immigration, airport security, and customs collaborated in…
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Thai students claim top prize at Harbin snow sculpture contest
Thai vocational students from Bangkok and Chiang Rai won the 2026 International Collegiate Snow Sculpture Contest in Harbin, China, with a sculpture inspired by the Siamese fighting fish and goddess of water. The annual snow sculpture contest, organised by Harbin Engineering University, returned for its 18th edition this year. The competition was held from January 4 to 7 in Harbin,…
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Top virologist warns of mutated influenza strain spread in Thailand
A leading virologist has warned the public today, January 8, that a mutated strain of influenza is spreading across Thailand, as reduced vaccine effectiveness contributes to rising case numbers. Professor Yong Poovorawan, a member of the Royal Institute and director of the Centre of Excellence in Clinical Virology at Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Medicine, issued the warning on his Facebook…
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Colourful fiddler crabs amaze tourists at Trang mangrove site
Tourists visiting a mangrove eco-tourism site in Trang yesterday, January 7, were treated to a vivid natural sight, as swarms of colourful fiddler crabs emerged from the mudflats in large numbers. The crabs were spotted at Ban Rai Yong Star in Palian district, where visitors watched them scuttle through the mudflats beside the mangroves, feeding and interacting along the edge…
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Wat Arun issues apology, tightens rules for photographers after complaints
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan issued an official apology following public backlash over the behaviour of some local photographers accused of disturbing visitors for personal gain. Wearing Thai traditional costumes while visiting temples has become increasingly popular among both Thai and foreign tourists. Wat Arun is one of the most favoured locations for photo sessions, thanks to its iconic prang tower…
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Cambodia denies Thai claims of harsh airport screening
A Cambodian aviation official yesterday, January 7, dismissed Thai media claims that Thai travellers faced harsh screening at Phnom Penh’s Techo Airport, calling the reports false and unreflective of the country’s hospitality. Sin Chanserivutha, spokesperson for Cambodia’s State Secretariat of Civil Aviation, clarified that Thai nationals leaving Cambodia with verified travel histories would not face additional questioning. He said only…
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Wild elephant found safe after collision with box truck in Khao Yai
A wild elephant that vanished into the forest after being hit by a closed-box truck in Khao Yai, Nakhon Ratchasima, last week has been found early this morning, January 8, alive and in stable condition, according to officials. Today, Yosawat Thiansawat, director of Protected Areas Regional Office 1 (Prachin Buri), confirmed that rangers and volunteer teams had located…
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Abhisit campaigns in Nakhon Si Thammarat with policy pitch
Abhisit Vejjajiva hit the campaign trail in Nakhon Si Thammarat yesterday, urging voters to back the Democrat Party as it fights to win back support in one of its long‑standing strongholds. The Democrat Party campaign team visited the Thewada fresh market in Sichon district, where Abhisit was joined by party executives and local figures to rally support for Chanwatthana…
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Nonthaburi man searches for wife missing after boarding pink taxi
A Thai man is appealing for public help to locate his wife, who has been missing for more than two weeks after being last seen boarding a pink taxi in Nonthaburi province. The 44 year old Thai man Kosin Chatlertchai shared photos and CCTV evidence on social media in the hope of reuniting with his wife, 30 year old Thai…
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British teen held in Qatar for alleged cannabis trafficking from Thailand
A British teenager remains in custody in Qatar after being accused of trafficking cannabis while transiting through Doha on his return from Thailand. Lino Neil, 18, was detained at Hamad International Airport on November 21 during a layover on his way back to Scotland. Qatari authorities allege he attempted to bring cannabis into the country. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and…
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Cute or contaminated? Woman finds pink egg white after boiling
A Thai woman yesterday, January 7, shared a photo of a boiled egg she had prepared, which appeared to have pink egg white, leaving netizens questioning what had happened and whether it was safe to consume. The incident came to light after a Facebook user shared photos of the boiled egg in the group พวกเราคือผู้บริโภค (we are the…
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Thailand video news | Vietnam set to outpace Thai economy by 2026, Blaze ravages more than a dozen boats at Phuket’s Chalong bay
In Thailand video news, Alex covers key stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. Today’s lineup includes Thailand’s regional neighbours expected to outpace it economically in 2026, Phuket taxi drivers threatening a strike over competition from ride-hailing apps, and a viral case involving “Colonel Sanders” after a peculiar police encounter. Vietnam Set to Outpace Thai Economy by 2026 Analysts project…
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Opinions divided after foreigners sunbathe in bikinis near Chiang Mai temple
Opinions among Thai netizens were divided after images of four foreign women in bikinis sunbathing near a temple in Chiang Mai province circulated widely on social media. The Facebook page แฉเชียงใหม่ V2 shared the photos on Monday, January 5. The images showed four foreign women wearing bikinis and sitting on the grass beside the city moat in central Chiang Mai.…
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Rayong man forces wife into sex with his father and pimps her out
A 20 year old Thai woman sought help from local journalists in Rayong province after her husband forced her to have sex with his father, sold explicit videos of her online, and pimped her out for money. The victim contacted the local news Facebook page ZOOM Rayong to seek assistance. The outlet later arranged to meet her discreetly, listened to…
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Family of five, including twin girls, killed in Chiang Mai house fire
A family of five died in a house fire that broke out around midnight today, January 8, in Chiang Mai province. Local authorities believe an electrical short circuit may have caused the blaze. Firefighters and rescuers from several foundations rushed to a two-storey house in Soi Ruean Kham 17, Pa Dad sub-district, after receiving a fire report shortly after midnight. The…
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Loyal dog found guarding body of truck driver in Samut Prakan
A 43 year old container truck driver was found dead in a worker dormitory in Samut Prakan yesterday, January 6, with his loyal dog lying quietly outside the door. Police from Bang Phli Police Station were alerted to the death and arrived at the truck yard dormitory in Bang Chalong subdistrict alongside rescue workers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation.…
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Thai police shifts blame to foreigner after car crash and obstructs investigation
A police officer caused a road accident, blaming a foreign motorist, and refusing to cooperate with legal procedures, leading to a heated confrontation with a traffic police officer in Chon Buri. The incident came to light after a traffic officer shared bodycam footage on January 1. The officer identified himself as Police Sergeant Saeb from Phanat Nikhom Police Station in…
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BTS accused of bias in Rabbit Card seizure from Myanmar man
A Myanmar man said his Rabbit Card was confiscated at a BTS station in Bangkok after staff saw his passport, resulting in online criticism over what he called a discriminatory policy targeting people from high-risk countries. On December 30, Zaw Htun Lat, who has used the Rabbit Card for years to commute in the Thai capital, shared the incident on…
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Thai man escapes punishment for child sex abuse with suicide
A Thai man committed suicide at a rented room in Bangkok to escape a legal punishment for the sexual assault of a 17 year old girl. The teenage victim, identified only as Phae, shared with the Facebook page Jmoi V+ that she was sexually assaulted by her friend’s uncle, named Boy, on December 27 last year. The incident took place…
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Thai soldier killed in knife attack by ex-police after border duty
A former Thai police officer fatally stabbed a soldier while the victim was resting at his home in Khon Kaen province after returning from duty at the Thai-Cambodian border. The fatal stabbing occurred at around 9.30am on Monday, January 6, at a house in Ubonrat district. The victim was 51 year old Sergeant Major First Class Sangkhom Tonlo, while the…
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Tomorrowland heads to Thailand as first full-scale Asian festival
For the first time, Thailand is set to host Tomorrowland from December 11 to 13, 2026, at Wisdom Valley, Pattaya, Chonburi. Organised in partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the three-day event marks Tomorrowland’s debut as a full-scale Asian festival. Tomorrowland Thailand will feature six stages, including the Mainstage, CORE, and FREEDOM, along with new designs created specifically for…
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Pattaya filler disaster leaves woman with swollen face for 2 years
A woman came forward yesterday, January 6, to warn the public after undergoing a filler injection at a well-known clinic in the Pattaya area, which allegedly left her face swollen and misshapen for almost two years. The woman, identified as 37 year old A, urged those considering cosmetic procedures to carefully verify the credentials of the clinics and avoid…
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Phuket taxi drivers threaten strike over illegal app-based drivers
Taxi drivers in Phuket threatened to stage a strike on January 15, demanding government action against illegal taxi drivers who operate without official registration, especially ones on ride-hailing applications. The local news Facebook page Phuket Andaman News reported today, January 7, that a group of taxi drivers in the province is planning to protest and has asked the media to…
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Wife joins group in assaulting husband in Rayong
A 23 year old man in Rayong was allegedly beaten by a group of men, including his own wife, during an attack in Mueang Rayong district, with CCTV footage capturing the incident and police yet to make any arrests more than two weeks later. The assault took place on the night of December 21 in front of a rental room.…
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Thailand video news | Thailand closes thousands of cannabis shops, Tomorrowland announces expansion with Thailand festival details
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex brings you the latest stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. Highlights include the closure of thousands of cannabis shops as regulations tighten, a controversial proposal by a prime ministerial candidate for Thailand to acquire nuclear weapons, and everything you need to know about the long-awaited Tomorrowland finally coming to Thailand. Thailand Closes Thousands…
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Thai Cabinet backs M9 expressway from Nonthaburi to Ayutthaya
Today, January 7, the Thai Cabinet approved, in principle, a 15.8 billion baht expressway connecting Bang Bua Thong in Nonthaburi to Bang Pa-in in Ayutthaya, aiming to ease traffic on the western side of Bangkok ahead of future expansion. The 15.8 billion baht M9 motorway will form part of a beltway on the western side of Bangkok. It will pass…
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Skeleton of missing Cambodian man found in ceiling during house renovation
A construction team yesterday, January 6, discovered a skeleton of a missing Cambodian man hidden in the ceiling while renovating a house in Pathum Thani province. Officers from Lam Luk Ka Police Station were called to investigate the discovery at a two-storey house in Lam Luk Ka district yesterday. A forensic team from HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Medical Centre and…
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Swedish groom-to-be dies after crashing motorcycle in Rayong
A Swedish man lost his life after riding his motorcycle while drunk and crashing into a traffic guardrail on a road in Rayong province yesterday, January 6. He was reportedly planning to hold a wedding ceremony with his Thai girlfriend in the near future. Officers from Klaeng Police Station investigated the accident at around 5pm. The crash occurred at a…
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South Korean embassy clarifies Thai civil servant’s denied entry
The South Korean embassy in Bangkok responded to online criticism yesterday, December 6, after a 37 year old Thai civil servant was denied entry at Incheon International Airport, urging the public not to spread misinformation that could harm diplomatic ties. The woman shared her experience in a Facebook group for independent travellers to Korea, saying she was refused entry without…
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