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Sponsored Long-term life in Thailand? 5 reasons private health insurance pays off in the long run
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Indian tourists get visa-free entry with extended stays in Thailand
In a major move sure to excite Indian travellers, Thailand has indefinitely extended visa-free entry for Indian tourists, allowing them to stay for up to 60 days. Previously set to expire on November 11, the visa-free policy will now remain a permanent feature, making Thailand’s stunning beaches, vibrant cities, and rich cultural attractions more accessible than ever, reported India Today,…
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Motorcyclist dies in Pathum Thani collision with parked truck
A tragic road accident occurred when a motorcycle collided with a parked pickup truck, resulting in the motorcyclist’s death. The incident took place early this morning on the Pathum Thani-Bang Pahan Road, outside a timber shop in Chiang Rak Yai, Sam Khok district, Pathum Thani province. Police officer Chanikan Sateanchaiyakit, from the Sam Khok Police Station, received the report around…
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Monitor lizards now open for commercial harvesting in Thailand
A bold new opportunity has emerged in the world of wildlife conservation and commerce: monitor lizards and two species of swiftlet birds have just been reclassified as protected species eligible for commercial farming. Thanks to a landmark move by Thailand’s Wildlife Conservation and Protection Committee, Germain’s swiftlet (Aerodramus germani), Black-nest swiftlet (Aerodramus maximus), and monitor lizards can now be legally…
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Woman dies in Pathum Thani motorcycle crash near drainage site
A tragic accident occurred yesterday when a woman riding a motorcycle collided with a pile of stones near an open drainage pipe, resulting in her immediate death. Relatives, overwhelmed with grief, clung to her lifeless body, lamenting their loss. The sickening accident took place at 11pm yesterday, November 4, in Pathum Thani’s Khlong Luang district. Police, including Teerayut Phanphong from…
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Man in cartoon Moo Deng T-shirt caught stealing in Kanchanaburi
A man sporting a distinctive black T-shirt with a cartoon Moo Deng design and the words “Don’t catch me” was swiftly apprehended by police after being caught on CCTV stealing goods from a motorcycle basket. The incident took place yesterday, November 4, in front of a convenience store in the Tha Rua Market area, Tha Maka district, Kanchanaburi province. Despite…
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Bumpy ride: bus-truck crash ‘derails’ journey in Phrae, injuring 45
A collision involving a bus travelling from Bangkok to Chiang Rai and a trailer truck unfolded in Song district, Phrae province, injuring 45 people. The unfortunate incident took place this morning, highlighting ongoing road safety concerns in the region. The Highways Department reported that the accident occurred around 6.15am, today, November 5, on Highway 103. The impact was severe enough…
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Holy smoke: Abbot’s ‘vow of lavishness’ amid girlfriend scandal
The deputy abbot of a temple in the Isaan province of Maha Sarakham renounced his monkhood last night after being accused of having a girlfriend and providing her with a luxurious lifestyle. The deputy abbot’s violation of monastic rules was first revealed by the Facebook news page, คุณท้าวศรีสุวรรณภิรมย์ภักดี (Khun Thao Srisuwan Phiromphakdee), yesterday, November 4. The page began the story…
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Property boundary dispute in Kamphaeng Phet turns deadly
A dispute over property boundaries between neighbours in Kamphaeng Phet province ended in tragedy when a 32 year old man was fatally stabbed. The confrontation occurred in front of a house on a street in Moo 7, Pang Tawai subdistrict, Pang Silathong district. The incident unfolded at approximately 9.50pm when police from the Pang Silathong Police Station received reports of…
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Fake officers ‘truck’ a couple for 250k baht in extortion scam
A group of men allegedly posing as administrative officers have been accused of extorting 250,000 baht from a truck driver and his wife by claiming they found untaxed goods in their vehicle. An ongoing investigation seeks to determine if these men are indeed government officials. The incident occurred yesterday, November 4, along Phahonyothin Road, inbound to Bangkok, in front of…
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Slippery surprise: Python makes ‘splash’ at Kamala Beach, Phuket
A typical day at Kamala Beach quickly transformed into an unexpected spectacle when beachgoers spotted a 100-kilogramme python swimming approximately 50 metres from the shore yesterday, November 4. Tourists enjoying the sun and sea were taken aback as the large reptile made its presence known in the water. Lifeguards on duty noticed the python around 1.10pm and promptly contacted local…
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Pattani police officer survives ambush after brave retaliation
Gunmen ambushed and shot a 52 year old police officer from Mayo Police Station in Pattani while he was riding his motorcycle home after prayers. The attack occurred in the evening but Abdulhadi, despite sustaining injuries, managed to return fire, causing the assailants to flee. The incident unfolded yesterday, November 4 around 8.30pm on a village road in Moo 1,…
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Band-aid mistake in chicken soup sparks online outrage in Thailand
An unexpected discovery in a bowl of soup left a consumer feeling queasy, after mistaking a band-aid for a piece of chicken. A member of the Facebook group พวกเราคือผู้บริโภค (We Are Consumers) recently shared their unsettling experience by posting a photo and a caption. Initially believing they had bitten into chicken skin, it turned out to be a band-aid. The…
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Thailand video news | Three Thais Arrested for Assaulting Mute Man Over Jealousy & More..
In today’s Thailand video news, Jay brings attention to pressing stories from Thailand and across Southeast Asia. Key highlights include a distressing assault case where three Thai men were arrested for robbing and attacking a mute man in a jealousy-fuelled incident. In Trat province, a story of compassion unfolds as a shop owner aids a teenager caught stealing eggs to…
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UK’s Haggis the pygmy hippo takes on Thailand’s Moo Deng
Move over, Moo Deng—there’s a new pygmy hippo on the block! Edinburgh Zoo proudly announced the birth of Haggis, their very own pint-sized star, born to hippo parents Otto and Gloria. This adorable Scotland native may soon be vying for viral fame against Thailand’s superstar, Moo Deng. The zoo made the big reveal on X (formerly Twitter), quipping, “Moo Deng?…
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Thailand’s PDPC reminds companies to mind their data P’s & Q’s
Thailand‘s Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) issued a stern reminder to companies and government bodies to prioritise the safeguarding of personal data. This call to action comes in response to an uptick in complaints regarding privacy violations this year. Siwaruk Siwamogsatham, PDPC Secretary-General, disclosed that 342 people have lodged complaints about data security breaches within the first nine months of…
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Thai police investigate feng shui fraud causing 2 million baht loss
Controversy has erupted around a renowned feng shui master, with multiple victims stepping forward to file complaints through a popular programme. The situation caught the attention of the Thai national police, prompting Police General Kittirat Phanphet to assign Police Lieutenant General Akka-radech Phimonsri, along with the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), to oversee the case. Venerable Wachira Wachirapanyo from Lam Luk…
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Bangkok market owner removes unauthorised luggage fair sign (video)
A market owner in Bangkok has taken matters into her own hands after discovering an unauthorised sign for a luggage fair had been placed at the entrance to her market. This unexpected use of the space, without the owner’s consent, led to immediate action. Yesterday, November 4, a TikTok video posted by user @mamizz8 captured the moment a woman, identified…
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Thai PM asserts Koh Kut’s sovereignty amid Cambodia MoU concerns
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra unequivocally reaffirmed Koh Kut’s status as a Thai sovereign territory, despite increasing anxiety over the island’s reference in a 2001 memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Cambodia. This MoU concerns resource management in overlapping claim areas between the two nations. The 38 year old Thai prime minister maintained that while there is no question about Koh Kut’s…
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Moo Deng picks Trump: Baby hippo makes US election prediction (video)
In a bizarre twist of international fanfare, Thailand’s beloved baby pygmy hippo, Moo Deng, has waded into the 2024 US presidential race with her vote—and it’s got social media roaring. Just one day before the American Election Day, this Internet-famous hippo from Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chon Buri made her pick clear in a delightfully fruity showdown. In a…
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Heavy rain warning for 25 Thai provinces amid monsoon conditions
Heavy rain is expected to hit 25 provinces across Thailand, with the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issuing a warning due to monsoon troughs today. Bangkok is among the affected areas, and residents are urged to be cautious of flash floods and overflowing streams. The TMD forecast indicates that the monsoon trough is currently affecting the southern part of Thailand. This,…
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Pattaya woman crashes pickup into lover after 4-day drinking binge
A drunk Thai woman in Pattaya deliberately crashed her pickup truck into her lover after he went on a four-day drinking binge with his friends without returning home. Officers from Nong Prue Police Station were called to the car park of Tung Klom-Tarn Man Temple in Pattaya’s Bang Lamung district at about 1pm yesterday, November 4, to address a disturbance…
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Soapy king returns for Thai court hearing amid health struggles
Thai ex-politician Chuwit Kamolvisit returned to Thailand to attend a court hearing after spending nearly a year abroad for cancer treatment. The 63 year old appeared at Bangkok South Criminal Court in a defamation case filed by Santhana Prayoonrat. The two individuals met and exchanged words, revealing Chuwit’s current health condition. Reports revealed that the former self-proclaimed soapy massage king came…
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Condor jet declares mid-descent alert on Phuket–Frankfurt route
A Condor Airbus A330-900, en route from Thailand’s paradise island of Phuket to Frankfurt, Germany, triggered a high alert after declaring an emergency while descending to its destination. Flight DE2369, operated by the German carrier, set alarm bells ringing as it squawked the 7700 transponder code, signifying a general emergency, just as it passed through 20,000 feet in German airspace.…
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Thai nurse steals umbilical cord, placenta for illegal stem cell production
A Thai nurse at a hospital in Bangkok allegedly stole umbilical cords and placentas from newborn babies and sold them to a clinic to create growth factors and stem cells, which were then distributed illegally to more than 100 beauty clinics and hospitals in Thailand. The shocking theft and illegal production of stem cells and growth factors came to light…
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Trang Airport terminal to open by late 2025 amid project delays
The Transport Ministry directed an expedited effort to complete the new passenger terminal at Trang Airport, aiming for its operation by the close of next year. This directive comes from Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri, following a petition from a civic group in the southern province urging the government to resume the 1.6-billion-baht project, halted by the contractor about six…
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British tourist falls through Pattaya cafe ceiling covered in poop
A drunken British tourist managed to redefine the phrase “making an entrance” in the most revolting fashion by falling through the ceiling of an Internet café in Pattaya, Thailand, covered in his excrement. The 51 year old British man last night, November 4, fell from his hotel balcony and somehow ended up stuck, naked and covered in poop in the…
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Common health concerns for expats in Thailand: Prevention and protection
Moving to Thailand as an expat offers adventure, vibrant culture, and an excellent lifestyle, but it also brings some health challenges that might not be familiar to you. From tropical diseases to climate-related conditions, understanding common health concerns and knowing how to prevent them can make all the difference for your well-being. Here’s what you should know about staying healthy…
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Thailand seeks Japanese investment in high-tech sectors
Thailand’s Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan met with Japanese business leaders on November 1 to encourage increased investment in advanced technology sectors, aiming to restore Japan’s position as Thailand’s primary foreign investor. In his first meeting since taking office, Pichai held discussions with Keita Ishii, president of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI), alongside executives from major Japanese firms…
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Thailand steps up border monitoring due to palm oil smuggling
Thailand’s border officials have heightened surveillance along the Malaysian border to combat potential palm oil smuggling, as price differences between the two countries create incentives for illegal trade. Internal Trade Department Director-General Udom Srisomsong directed commerce officials in Songkhla and Satun provinces to strengthen border checkpoint inspections. The Satun Public Relations Office confirmed that officials conducted thorough examinations of palm…
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Elderly driver in Sisaket crash scatters goods on road
An elderly driver in Sisaket found himself at the heart of a dramatic collision that left goods scattered far and wide. Quick-thinking emergency crews rushed in to rescue those involved, as an urgent investigation got underway to uncover the accident’s cause. It all kicked off just after the crack of dawn when the Sisaket Songkhro Foundation Rescue Unit received a…
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