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Thai monk commits suicide after being blackmailed with explicit video
A Thai monk committed suicide at a temple in the southern province of Chum Phon on Friday, after a call centre scam blackmailed him with an explicit video and swindled him out of 30,000 baht. Officers from Lamae Police Station were called to Nong Bua Boat Temple in the Lamae district of Chumphon to investigate the death of the 50…
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Digital wallet phase three targets Thais aged 16 to 20
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Pichai Chunhavajira today announced that the third phase of the digital wallet programme will be limited to people aged 16 to 20. Efforts are being made to distribute the funds by the second quarter, with a potential fourth phase under consideration. Today, at 8.50am, March 10, at Government House, Pichai discussed the first…
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Laotian man arrested for sexually assaulting daughter in Thailand
A 32 year old woman took her 13 year old niece to Nakhon Phanom Hospital yesterday following repeated assaults by the girl’s biological father. The girl’s father, a 41 year old Laotian construction contractor named Varin from Savannakhet, was arrested yesterday, March 9, at a construction site opposite Ratchanakharin Psychiatric Hospital in Mueang district, Nakhon Phanom province. The case was…
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Thai car exports threatened by Trump’s 25% US tariff plan
The Thai automotive industry faces potential challenges if US President Donald Trump proceeds with his plan to impose tariffs on car imports, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). Last month, Trump revealed plans to implement a 25% tariff on autos starting April 2, though tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico have been delayed for a month following…
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19 year old American boy missing for 3 weeks in Phuket
The parents of a 19 year old American boy who vanished in Phuket three weeks ago have turned to social media in a desperate bid to find him. He was last seen with his bicycle in the Mueang district of Phuket. The parents of the American teenager, Steven, turned to social media platforms, and The Thaiger today, March 10, in…
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Russian ruffian busted: Koh Pha Ngan’s wannabe mafia gets cuffed
Surat Thani Tourist Police arrested a Russian man accused of terrorising tourists and demanding protection money on the sun-drenched island of Koh Pha Ngan. Dubbed a “Russian mafia” operative, the 27 year old alleged thug was putting on a front worthy of a Hollywood villain, complete with fake police gear and brazen threats. The operation unfolded after the Tourist Police…
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Eighteen teens arrested after Thonburi shooting near hospital
Eighteen teenagers have been arrested following a shooting involving rival groups near a hospital in Thonburi. The confrontation reportedly began when the groups exchanged words, and one group, outnumbered, used a shotgun as retaliation. An 18 year old vocational student sustained serious injuries from the altercation and was taken to Kasemrad Hospital in Bang Khae. The incident occurred yesterday, March…
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Pathum Thani police seize crystal meth worth over 104 million baht
Police in Pathum Thani seized a major haul of crystal methamphetamine, weighing 520 kilogrammes and valued at over 104 million baht. The drugs were concealed in large freezers within a warehouse in Lam Luk Ka and were intended for distribution to the south. The operation took place at 3pm yesterday, March 9, led by Police Major General Yuthana Jonkhun, Provincial…
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Man arrested for wife’s murder 20 years ago as deadline looms
Police from the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division apprehended a 58 year old man accused of fatally stabbing his wife nearly 20 years ago. The arrest occurred just days before the statute of limitations on the murder case was set to expire. The suspect, identified as Prajuab, was found working as a construction labourer in Chon Buri. Yesterday, March 9, Police…
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Revved up: Phuket police clamp down on noisy motorcyclists
Phuket City police swooped in during the early hours of Saturday morning in a high-octane operation to apprehend a group of young motorcyclists causing a ruckus with their customised, noisy rides. Police Lieutenant Colonel Ratchaphas Buakaew and Police Lieutenant Thanakorn Chuaphong were behind the crackdown that revved into action at 4am on Saturday, March 8 on the bustling bypass road.…
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Belgian cyclist killed in Chon Buri truck collision
An accident occurred yesterday when a pickup truck collided with a 68 year old Belgian cyclist in Sattahip district, Chon Buri. The Belgian, Jean Antoine Linda Hellemans, who was cycling for exercise, unfortunately succumbed to his injuries. The incident took place at 10.20am, yesterday, March 9, on Road 332, near the J-Kasemphol intersection, opposite a PTT gas station in Bang Sare,…
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Woman killed by train while on phone in Thung Song
A tragic accident occurred when a 53 year old woman was struck and killed by a freight train while riding her motorcycle and talking on her mobile phone near a railway crossing in Thung Song, Nakhon Si Thammarat. Emergency services and police were called to the scene on March 8. Police Lieutenant Uthai Yodrach of Thung Song Police Station reported…
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Fishing vessel sinks after collision in Gulf of Thailand
A fishing vessel named W. Suphchanon yesterday collided with a large cargo ship in the Gulf of Thailand, leading to its sinking. The Royal Thai Navy‘s Second Naval Area Command, in coordination with local officials, launched a rescue mission to aid the nine crew members. The incident occurred around 2am, yesterday, March 9, approximately 70 to 80 miles off the coast…
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Thailand video news | Italian man fined for public indecency in Pattaya, 258 foreigners arrested in Cambodian raid
The latest Thailand Video News covers major developments across Thailand and Asia, as presented by Alex and Jay. Headlines include an Italian man fined for public indecency in Pattaya, a deadly explosion in Pattani, and a Songkhla raid uncovering illegal wildlife. Other top stories feature a Swiss national facing visa revocation over repeated dog attacks, a Hungarian man arrested for…
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Allegedly drunk foreigner overturns Mercedes-Benz in Chon Buri
An allegedly drunk foreigner sustained minor injuries after his Mercedes-Benz overturned on a road in Chon Buri in the early hours of Saturday. Rescuers from the Sawang Boriboon Dhammasathan Foundation rushed to the scene outside Nong Prue Municipality Kindergarten at approximately 2.30am on Saturday, March 8, to assist the injured foreign man, whose name was not disclosed to the public.…
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Lover’s leap: Thai teen falls from Pattaya condo after lover’s spat
A Thai teen is fighting for her life after a heated argument with her foreign boyfriend ended with her falling from the 14th floor of a Pattaya condominium. The 19 year old girl, Jane, was left with critical injuries after plummeting from the 14th floor of a condo in Nong Prue subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province. At around…
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Illegal money lenders arrested for threatening vendor in Phichit
Police apprehended a group involved in illegal money lending at exorbitant interest rates, following an incident where they allegedly threatened a grilled chicken vendor with a firearm. The incident took place at the vendor’s stall in front of Bueng Si Fai in Mueang district, Phichit province. The 59 year old vendor, Pannee Noituan, reported the matter to the Mueang Phichit…
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New Don Mueang Airport shuttle links to Thailand hotspots
A brand-new feeder shuttle bus service, linking Don Mueang International Airport to the dazzling shores of Pattaya, is going to make it a whole lot easier for tourists to experience some of Thailand’ most iconic destinations. Launched on Saturday, March 8, under the watchful eye of Deputy Transport Minister Surapong Piyachote, the service is set to transform transport connectivity, seamlessly…
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Nature calls: Italian man denies public masturbation in Pattaya, blames UTI
An Italian man denied masturbating in public in Pattaya, claiming that he only took his penis out to urinate because he was suffering from urinary incontinence, a result of a urinary tract infection (UTI). A Channel 8 female journalist sought help from Mueang Pattaya Police Station after she and her friend caught a foreign man masturbating on a beach near the…
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Malaysia urges citizens to postpone travel to southern Thailand
Malaysia has advised its citizens to delay travel plans to southern Thailand following recent incidents of bombings and gunfire in the border city of Sungai Kolok and Pattani, popular destinations for Malaysians. Yesterday, March 9, according to Malaysian media, Police Inspector-General Razarudin Husain urged the public to reconsider visiting southern Thailand. Concurrently, Malaysian security forces have increased patrols and implemented…
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Elderly British couple’s Thailand nightmare goes from bad to cell
An elderly British couple face time in a Thailand jail despite being victims of a savage beating, caught on CCTV, in their own back yard. One of the victims described the past year as a “living hell.” The couple, Des and Mary Byrne, from Middlesbrough, in the North-East of England, envisioned a peaceful retirement on the “Thai Riviera,” but their…
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2 German, 1 Turkish assault Russian man over alleged rape attempt
Officers from Patong Police Station arrested two German men and a Turkish man in Phuket for physically assaulting a Russian national on Saturday, after the victim accused them of attempting to rape his Finnish girlfriend. The Phuket Hotnews reported that police were called to investigate the alleged assault by two German men and a Turkish man outside a hotel on Rat…
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Surat Thani to welcome new cruise terminal by 2032
Plans are underway to construct a large cruise terminal in Surat Thani, set for completion by 2032 in a move to boost the tourism economy and accommodate increasing international cruise traffic in the southern province. Government spokesperson Jirayu Houngsub announced this during a visit to Surat Thani yesterday, March 9, to assess the port development progress, following the Cabinet’s approval…
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Storm warning: Thailand skies set for storm of trouble
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) today, forecasts changes in weather across Thailand, including thunderstorms in 15 provinces with heavy rain expected in 40% of the areas. Northern Thailand will experience a rise in temperatures with light rain in some parts. The northeast and the South China Sea are under the influence of a weakening high-pressure system, causing a decrease in…
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Police seize illegal wildlife in Songkhla luxury home raid
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) conducted a raid on a luxurious residence in Mueang district, Songkhla province, to seize illegal wildlife kept on the premises. The operation, led by Police Major General Watcharin Pusit, director of the DNP, along with Police Colonel Atthapol Phonprom and officials from the Songkhla Conservation Area Office 6, followed reports…
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Man arrested after attempted assault on lone motorcyclist in Pattani
A man was arrested after attempting to assault a woman riding a motorcycle alone in Pattani province. The incident, which occurred on March 7 at around 11.30pm on the Yala-Pattani Road, was interrupted when local youths intervened, preventing the suspect from escaping with the victim’s mobile phone. The woman was travelling back home alone to Ban Bue Nae Jue Rae,…
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Protest called against Thai Entertainment Complex Bill and casinos
Former red-shirt leader Jatuporn Prompan has called for a protest against the Entertainment Complex Bill, which is set to be reviewed by the Cabinet on Tuesday, March 12. Jatuporn urged demonstrators to assemble at the Chamai Maruchet Bridge near Government House, opposing the bill that would allow the development of casinos as well as the legalisation of online gambling. He…
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Thai police intercept 1,500 kg crystal meth in Chiang Rai bust
Thai police intercepted a major drug trafficking operation in Chiang Rai, discovering 1,500 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine concealed in modified vehicles. The confrontation resulted in two injuries. Police later arrested four additional suspects involved in the operation. The operation, conducted yesterday, March 8, involved officers from the Police Region 5 Investigation Division, the Pha Muang Task Force, and the Narcotics…
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Swiss national faces visa revocation after repeated dog attacks
The Bang Saphan district chief in Prachuap Khiri Khan province is set to propose to the provincial governor and immigration police the revocation of a Swiss national’s visa. This follows repeated incidents where his dog attacked tourists on the beach. Yesterday, March 8, district chief Suthin Prasertsak assigned Nattapong Krainara, the district deputy for security, to convene a meeting at…
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Hungarian man arrested for stealing 1.5 million baht in Nonthaburi
In Nonthaburi, police apprehended a 57 year old Hungarian man for allegedly breaking the window of a young businessman’s car and stealing 1.5 million baht from a shopping mall parking lot in Ngamwongwan before fleeing to Pattaya. The arrest was made yesterday, March 8, while Altal Bara was sunbathing by a pool in a hotel in the Bang Lamung district, Chon…
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