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Phuket drug suspect shot dead after killing police officer
A Thai drug dealer died in an extrajudicial killing after resisting arrest and fatally shooting a police officer at a rented room in Phuket yesterday, September 8. Officers from the Investigation Sub-division in Phuket had earlier arrested three drug suspects and questioned them until they revealed the identities of more senior dealers in the province. The suspects identified a couple…
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AIA ordered to pay up for Bangkok MRT flooding chaos
A botched construction project caused flooding chaos at Bangkok’s Cultural Centre MRT Station, and now AIA is footing the bill. The Governor of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA), Kajpajon Udomthammaphakdi, has ordered AIA to compensate for damages following a deluge that submerged part of the MRT station on Friday, September 5. Kajpajon confirmed that AIA has accepted…
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Thailand braces for flash floods amid monsoon deluge
Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a warning of heavy rainfall across Thailand, affecting 50 provinces, with Bangkok and its surrounding areas expected to experience rain over 80% of the region. The TMD predicts the potential for flash floods and water accumulation today, September 9. Heavy rain is anticipated in the eastern provinces of Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat, prompting residents…
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Car fire kills 3 year old boy left sleeping while mother collects mushrooms
A fire broke out in a car parked in a forest in Nakhon Ratchasima province today, September 8, claiming the life of a three year old boy who was sleeping inside the vehicle. Hin Dat Police Station officers received a report of the car fire at around 9.15am, and officers were dispatched to the scene, located near the Ban Noi…
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Volunteer drowns while installing flood barricade in Nakhon Ratchasima
A volunteer rescue worker drowned in Nakhon Ratchasima on Saturday while trying to install a barricade at a weir to protect locals from flash floods. Two fellow volunteers survived the incident. The tragedy occurred on September 7 in Ban Sap Charoen, Mueang district. Police from Sikhiu Police Station were alerted in the evening that a man had been swept away…
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Thai news anchor faces blacklash for mocking MP with depression
A renowned female news anchor and political activist is under fire for mocking a Member of Parliament (MP) from the People’s Party who suffers from depression. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) The 53 year old news host, Lakkana “Khaek” Punwichai, better known as Kham Phaka, was caught making the remarks during…
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Bangkok deploys AI traffic lights in bid to ease congestion
Bangkok drivers may soon see shorter commutes as the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) rolls out artificial intelligence (AI) to manage traffic lights. The initiative, known as Project Green Light, began in February through a partnership between the BMA and Google. The system analyses data from 561 intersections and adjusts traffic light timings in real time, aiming to reduce congestion and…
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Visa-free travel boosts Chinese interest in Russia for National Day
Interest from Chinese tourists in visiting Russia is on the rise as the weeklong National Day break approaches, with potential visa-free travel on the horizon. Online travel agency Tongcheng Travel reported a significant increase in searches for Russian hotels and flights, rising more than sixfold on Friday, September 5, following reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested that Chinese travellers…
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Pattaya residents complain of security guard’s disruptive behaviour
Police in Nongprue responded to complaints of a public disturbance on Saturday night, September 6, after a security guard, identified only as Somkhuen, was accused of repeatedly disturbing residents in the Moo 5 community in Pattaya. The incident occurred at 10.36pm, when officers received multiple reports of noise and harassment. Upon arrival, police found a crowd gathered outside a townhome…
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Thai woman bitten after mistaking snake eggs for mushrooms
A Thai woman in Buriram province mistook snake eggs for mushrooms and attempted to collect them, prompting a snake to attack her yesterday, September 7. Her husband, 50 year old Bancha, rushed his 62 year old wife, Chalaem Pinsuwan, to Nang Rong Hospital with the dead snake in a plastic bag at around 9.30am. The snake was later identified as…
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New PM Anutin vows swift economic recovery and border peace
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, newly appointed, has committed to rapidly addressing economic difficulties and resolving tensions at the Cambodian border, focusing on peaceful methods and safeguarding national sovereignty. Anutin announced these intentions at the Bhumjaithai Party‘s headquarters in Bangkok after receiving the royal command appointing him as prime minister. “I assure all the respected people of our nation that my…
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3 year old boy dies after falling from motorcycle and being run over
A three year old Thai boy lost his life after falling from a motorcycle and being run over by a truck on a road in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok on Saturday, September 6. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) A Thai father sought assistance from the Ruam Katanyu Rescue Foundation and Bang…
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Vietnamese man caught with 6.9 million baht rhino horns at Bangkok airport
Officials from the Customs Department arrested a Vietnamese man at Suvarnabhumi International Airport on Saturday, September 6, for trafficking rhino horns valued at approximately 6.9 million baht. The spokesperson for Thai Customs, Phanthong Loykunlanan, stated that customs officers were acting in line with the policy of the department’s director, Teerat Auttanawanit, which prioritises the suppression of wildlife trafficking. According to…
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Beachgoers beware: Venomous jellyfish spotted in Thai waters
Tourists enjoying Thailand’s beloved beaches are being warned to watch out for venomous marine life, especially during the monsoon season when jellyfish and other dangerous creatures drift closer to shore. While most jellyfish found in Thai waters are harmless. However, the venomous box jellyfish, known for their potentially fatal sting, have occasionally been spotted near popular beaches during windy, rainy…
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Bangkok hosts global Chinese novel-writing competition launch
Bangkok served as the inaugural location for a global Chinese novel-writing competition, which began on Sunday, September 7, at Baan Dusit Thani. This event, a collaboration between Singapore’s Lianhe Zaobao newspaper and SPH Media, gathered writers, publishers, and cultural figures from across Southeast Asia. Following its launch in the Thai capital, the competition will continue to Penang, Malaysia, and Nusa…
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Thai man slits throat of condo security guard for deying him entry
A Thai man slit the throat of a condominium security guard in Bangkok’s Lat Phrao area on Saturday, September 6, after the guard blocked him from meeting his ex-girlfriend, who lived there. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) Officers from Sutthisan Police Station investigated the death of the guard, Somdej Pimsanran, at…
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Thaiger video news “Police Crack Down on Fake Lubricants and Sex Toys”, “Tourist Assaulted in Confrontation with Transgender Worker on Beach”
Thailand’s week saw major developments from politics to public safety — Prime Minister Anutin pushing reforms, police cracking down on counterfeit goods, and troubling incidents involving tourists and foreigners. Rising concerns over unlicensed youth riders and a French man’s mysterious market injury also made headlines, while Bangkok embraced AI-powered traffic lights to ease chronic congestion. “Tycoon-Blue Leader Beco for Cannabis Reform”mes…
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Cambodia seeks to restore ties with Thailand amid border tensions
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet expressed his admiration for the newly appointed Thai Prime Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, yesterday, September 7, while emphasising the importance of restoring amicable relations between Cambodia and Thailand. In a congratulatory letter to Anutin, Hun Manet stated, “Your resounding victory is a reflection of the strong confidence in your leadership. It is my belief that under…
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Thai Airways shares soar post-trading resumption, strong profits
Thai Airways International’s (THAI) share price has increased by over 400% since resuming trading on the Stock Exchange of Thailand on August 4, attracting significant investor interest. This surge followed the airline’s second-quarter financial results, which revealed normalised profits exceeding market expectations by 465% year-on-year. This was attributed to reduced fuel costs and interest expenses as debt diminished under a…
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Thai nurse discovers boyfriend dead after stopping to help at car crash
A Thai nurse stopped to assist at a car accident in Ayutthaya province on Saturday, September 6, only to discover that the deceased was her boyfriend. Rescue workers from the Ayutthaya Ruam Jai Foundation and Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Hospital were alerted to the crash at Tung Makham Yong Intersection on Road 347 in Wat Toom sub-district at around 12.45am. According…
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South Korean man claims self-defence after punching British national in Udon Thani
A South Korean man punched a British national in the face outside a shopping centre in Udon Thani province yesterday, September 7, claiming he acted in self-defence. A security guard intervened in the altercation between the 39 year old South Korean man and the 81 year old British man in the afternoon and called officers from Mueang Udon Thani Police…
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75 year old Jealous husband kills 41 year old wife and himself
A 75 year old man, driven by jealousy over his much younger 41 year old wife, shot both her and himself with a shotgun at their home in Chon Buri today, September 7. Police at Klong Kiew Police Station were alerted to the incident at 8am, discovering the bodies at a single-storey residence in Moo 7, Klong Kiew subdistrict, Baan…
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Teenagers arrested in Trang after driving stolen Krabi rescue van
Two teenagers were arrested after contacting police for fuel assistance, claiming their rescue van from Krabi had run out of petrol in Kantang district, Trang province. Suspicion arose when they failed to produce identification or carry cash and mobile phones. Upon contacting the van’s registered organisation, the police discovered the vehicle, reported stolen on September 6, was missing. Trang city…
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Police raid kratom juice site in Hat Yai, seizing 138 litres
Yesterday, September 6, police from the Hat Yai Provincial Police Station’s drug suppression team, in collaboration with the Chang Suek Song Le Unit of Border Patrol Police 437, raided a significant kratom juice production and distribution site in the red zone of Hat Yai district, Songkhla province. The operation, led by Police Colonel Thammarat Phetnongchum and Police Major Baramet Yoddaeng,…
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Thailand, Laos, China push forward with new rail bridge project
The Department of Rail Transport hosted a tripartite meeting between Thailand, Laos, and China yesterday, September 6, to advance the construction of the second Nong Khai–Vientiane Friendship Bridge. This project aims to enhance regional rail connectivity and economic integration. Phichet Kunathammarak, the department’s director-general, chaired the meeting, which included representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Department of Highways,…
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Woman arrested in Hat Yai for smuggling drugs in brassiere
Yesterday, September 6, police units from the Royal Thai Police and the Provincial Police Region 9, led by Police Colonel Thammarat Phetnongchum, apprehended a 25 year old woman in the outskirts of Hat Yai. The arrest occurred as she attempted to deliver drugs hidden in her brassiere to customers at a concert. The operation took place in the Saphan Dam community,…
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Chon Buri suitcase murder linked to Chinese gang
Police suspect a Chinese gang in the murder of an unidentified woman, whose body was found in a suitcase weighted with dumbbells in a reservoir in Chon Buri province. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) The woman’s nationality is unknown, and she is believed to be between 30 and 40 years old.…
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British man dies after fall from Pattaya hotel
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 74 year old British man who fell from the 10th floor of a luxury hotel in central Pattaya, Chon Buri, yesterday, September 6, at 5.30pm. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) Police Lieutenant Manasak Phonlayiam, a deputy inspector at Pattaya City Police…
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Singer reports influencer Keng Lai Prang for alleged harassment
A female singer reported an incident involving a well-known influencer, Keng Lai Prang, identified as Panya Yimamphai, to the Sutthisan Police Station yesterday, September 6. Concerned for her safety, she alleged that she was followed to her accommodation. The incident began after they had dinner in Ratchada. The singer detailed that the event occurred around midnight on September 6, when…
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Power outage scheduled for 33 locations in Bangkok and nearby provinces
The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) has announced a scheduled power outage affecting 33 locations across Bangkok, Samut Prakan, and Nonthaburi today. September 7. The outage, starting at 8.30am, aims to enhance and maintain electricity distribution systems, with some areas experiencing disruptions until 4pm. To ensure safety during these operations, MEA has stated the need to temporarily suspend electricity supply in…
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