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Wild elephant found dead with gunshot wounds near national park border in Kanchanaburi
A female wild elephant was found dead with multiple suspected gunshot wounds near the border of Khao Laem and Thong Pha Phum national parks in Kanchanaburi province, western Thailand. Today, November 24, Dome Chansuwan, head of Khao Laem National Park, reported that rangers had received a tip-off from a local, identified only as Chon, who discovered the elephant’s body in…
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Former Miss Universe owner allegedly flees to Mexico amid legal troubles and debt
The former owner of the Miss Universe Organisation (MUO), Jakapong “Anne” Jakrajutatip, has yet to issue a public statement after a Thai political activist accused her of fleeing to Mexico following several legal issues and bankruptcy. The transgender business operator, Anne, is the CEO of JKN Global Group and a former MUO owner. She purchased the Miss Universe pageant for…
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US man indicted for alleged sex crimes involving minors in Phuket
A grand jury in North Dakota, United States, has indicted a man on multiple charges related to alleged sexual offences involving minors during trips to Thailand. KYFT TV reported that Sean D. Snyder is facing seven federal charges, including allegations that he travelled to Phuket to engage in illegal sexual conduct with two underage individuals. According to court documents, four…
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Thai Army boosts border security as Myanmar fighting nears Mae Sot
The Third Army Region has stepped up security measures along the Thai-Myanmar border in Tak province following fresh clashes between Myanmar military forces and ethnic rebels near a known scam centre in Karen state. The fighting broke out on Saturday, November 22, just one kilometre from Thai territory in the Mae Sot district. The clash involved Karen National Union (KNU)…
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Tourist wanted for feeding wristband to sea tutle in Similan Islands
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) is searching for a tourist who fed a sea turtle a rubber wristband during a diving trip in Mu Ko Similan National Park, Phang Nga province. The incident was shared on Facebook on Friday, November 21, by Thai tourist Supawinee Tangphithak, who posted footage showing an unidentified tourist feeding a…
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Thailand video news | Thailand sees sharp spike in flu cases, Phuket tightens visa controls to stem abuse by runners
In Thailand video news, Alex and Jay cover key stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. Today’s headlines include weekend protests over foreign influence in Thai politics, stricter visa controls to curb border-runner abuses, and the final results of this year’s highly controversial Miss Universe contest. Protesters Challenge Visiting Leaders Amid Fears Over National Authority Demonstrators gathered outside a major…
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Security guard killed while crossing road to help crash victim in Pathum Thani
A 52 year old security guard was fatally struck by a car while attempting to cross the express lane of Phahonyothin Road to assist at the scene of a pickup truck crash in Pathum Thani early this morning, November 24. The incident occurred at around 12.30am in the outbound express lane in Khlong Nueng subdistrict, Khlong Luang district. Police from…
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Bhumjaithai Party gains 14 MPs from other parties ahead of election
The Bhumjaithai Party, led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, has welcomed 14 new Members of Parliament (MPs) from various parties previously aligned with the former coalition government led by the now-opposition Pheu Thai Party. A special meeting was held at the party’s headquarters in Bangkok on Sunday, November 23, where Bhumjaithai established a new committee focused on recruiting MP candidates.…
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Bangkok prison denies claim female inmates forced into sex services
Following the scandal over alleged VIP treatment for Chinese inmates, Bangkok Remand Prison (BRP) is facing new accusations claiming female inmates were forced to provide sex services to male inmates and guards. The prison denied the allegations. Officers from the Department of Corrections’ special unit raided BRP on November 16 after Thai prisoners complained that Chinese inmates were living in…
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Pattaya woman surrenders after stabbing neighbour in jealousy row
A 35 year old woman has been taken into custody after stabbing her neighbour during a dispute in Pattaya. She was found waiting at the scene and turned herself in to the police. The incident occurred around 6.15pm on Saturday, November 23, at a row of rented rooms in Soi Chularat. The victim, 45 year old Thongsuk, a day labourer,…
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November 24: South lashed by storms, 10 provinces on flood alert
Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a severe weather warning for today, November 24, as heavy rainfall and storms continue to batter the lower South. Ten provinces are expected to face widespread downpours covering 70% of the region, with potential flash floods and runoff. The provinces under threat include Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, Krabi, Trang, and…
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TikTok tattoo artist faces legal action over tattooing a minor
A well-known tattoo artist from TikTok is facing legal action after tattooing a Hanuman design on the back of a 14 year old boy without parental consent. The boy’s aunt expressed dissatisfaction, highlighting discrepancies between the expected and actual design. Today, on November 23, at 10am, the boy’s aunt, referred to as ‘A,’ reported the incident through the ‘Saimai Must…
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South Korean and Thai nationals arrested for Bangkok crypto assault
Four individuals, including a South Korean man and three Thai nationals, have been apprehended for allegedly assaulting a Chinese man and forcing him to transfer cryptocurrencies. The suspects claimed they were only assisting in debt collection without receiving any share of the proceeds. Today, on November 23, several senior police officials from the Metropolitan Police Bureau, including Police Lieutenant General…
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Gang deceives student in 10 million baht scam
A gang of scammers who forced a 19 year old university student to video call for 24 hours and deceive his mother into smashing her safe for nearly 10 million baht have been apprehended. The operation involved Thai and Chinese nationals. The arrest was made public today, on November 23 at the Technology Crime Suppression Division in Mueang Thong Thani…
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Bangkok hospital faces backlash over unfulfilled health packages
A group of over 30 individuals has reportedly been left without recourse after a prominent Bangkok hospital and an associated clinic allegedly marketed and sold health check-up packages before abruptly closing the department and avoiding responsibility. Today, on November 23, at 10am, seven representatives of those affected gathered at the office of lawyer Ratchaphon Sirisakorn in Nonthaburi’s Mueang district to…
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Phuket tightens visa checks to curb ‘visa runners’ exploitation
Immigration officials in Phuket are implementing stringent screening measures as part of a national effort to curb ‘visa runners.’ This initiative aims to ensure that tourists entering Thailand on visa-free entries are genuine tourists and not exploiting the system for long-term stays or illegal activities. Phuket Immigration Chief Kriangkrai Ariyaying emphasised the focus on ensuring tourists using the visa-free programme…
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Floods disrupt Thai schools, UNICEF urges urgent climate action
Heavy rainfall and severe flooding continue to disrupt educational activities in several provinces across Thailand, with recent events particularly affecting schools in many districts of Ayutthaya province. A survey conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) in collaboration with UNICEF has revealed that nearly all schools in the country have faced extreme weather in recent years, highlighting a…
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Thai village homes damaged as Myanmar conflict spills over
An unidentified explosive device landed in a Thai village, damaging four houses, as tensions on the Thai-Myanmar border conflict escalated. Yesterday, on November 22, at 11am, multiple battalions of the Myanmar military launched a heavy attack on anti-government forces. The conflict, which shows no sign of abating, intensified further when Myanmar’s 22nd light infantry division, equipped with heavy weaponry, advanced…
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Stolen truck crash in Ubon Ratchathani kills one, injures another
Yesterday, on November 22, a tragic accident occurred in Ubon Ratchathani province, involving a stolen pickup truck and resulting in one fatality and a serious injury. The incident prompted a police investigation, revealing troubling details about the driver. At the scene on the Det Udom-Buntharik road, police found a black Vigo pickup, registration Boh Jor 9448, overturned after crashing into…
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Biker rally leaves trail of crashes in Phetchabun
Thousands of motorcyclists gathered in Phetchabun, central Thailand, for a major rally where several road accidents occurred, prompting emergency responses and police action. The high-octane gathering, named Trip Without a Bath, drew around 5,000 motorcycles to Lom Kao and Khao Kho districts from today, November 22 to tomorrow, November 23. The event, known for its energetic and sometimes chaotic rides,…
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Patong rips up roads to bury cables in 224m baht revamp
Patong has begun a major infrastructure project to move power and telecom lines underground along five roads, aiming to improve safety and enhance the streetscape. The massive project, backed by a 224 million baht budget, will see power and telecom lines buried along five key roads: Bangla Road, Thaweewong Road, Sawatdirak Road, Ruam Jai Road, and Prachanukroh Road, covering a…
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Thai investors eye gold boom as prices set to surge
Thai gold prices are expected to rise sharply next year, driven by global economic uncertainty, rising central bank demand, and stalled trade talks. Thai gold trader MTS Gold Group predicts bullion will end 2025 at around US$4,380 (approximately 159,000 baht), just shy of the record US$4,379.13 seen in October. In Thailand, local gold prices are expected to hover between 67,000…
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British groom denied flight to Thailand over smudged stamp
A British groom was barred from boarding a flight to Thailand for his honeymoon after airline staff flagged damage on his passport during check-in. The Brit, 31 year old Josh Reekie, was all set to jet off with his wife Eden for their dream £2,400 (around 105,600 baht) honeymoon when Etihad Airways staff at Manchester Airport denied him boarding. The…
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Pattaya drivers fume over new traffic light trial
A traffic light trial at a major Pattaya intersection has triggered backlash from residents and commuters, who report severe delays and road confusion. The new lights, installed at the Thepprasit–Koh Phai intersection as part of a city initiative to improve traffic flow and safety, appear to be doing just the opposite, grinding traffic to a frustrating halt. Drivers have flooded…
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Phuket to fast-track 21m baht tourism and infrastructure push
The government has approved four priority projects in Phuket to boost tourism, improve infrastructure and enhance local livelihoods, officials confirmed during a site visit. Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office Aree Krainara visited Phuket yesterday, November 21, to accelerate progress on the initiatives, which will be funded through central government reserves and agency budgets. His visit was part of…
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Songkhla underwater as floods swamp 18,000 homes
Severe flooding triggered by days of heavy rain has led to seven districts in Songkhla being declared disaster zones, affecting thousands of residents across the province. Torrential rains have left parts of Songkhla under water, with the province declaring an emergency disaster zone in seven districts as nearly 18,000 households struggle with rising floodwaters. Triggered by a monsoon trough and…
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Bangkok car showroom blaze destroys 3 vehicles
A fire broke out at a car showroom in Bangkok during the early hours, damaging several vehicles and property before firefighters managed to control the blaze. The fire broke out at around 1.51am today, November 22, at an Isuzu showroom located at the entrance of Rama II Soi 33 in the Bang Mod area of Chom Thong district. Officers from…
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People’s Party hits back at PM Anutin’s dissolution threat
The opposition has criticised the prime minister for suggesting a possible House dissolution, warning it could be used to avoid scrutiny during a no-confidence debate. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has drawn fire from the People’s Party (PP) after hinting he may dissolve Parliament on December 12, the same day the new parliamentary session opens, to avoid a looming no-confidence debate.…
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Pattaya boat sinks in storm, 14 tourists rescued
A fishing boat carrying Thai tourists capsized near an island off Pattaya after it was hit by strong waves, leaving passengers stranded until rescuers arrived. The chartered boat chad 14 Thai tourists onboard when it capsized off the coast of Pattaya. The incident occurred near Koh Man Wichai, roughly 20 kilometres from the shore, after strong winds and waves overwhelmed…
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Bangkok water warning: Taps to run dry in 27 areas tonight
Bangkok residents are being warned to prepare for dry taps as water supply will be shut off in 27 areas across the capital from 10pm tonight, November 22, until 5am tomorrow, November 23. The Metropolitan Waterworks Authority (MWA) announced the disruption is due to urgent maintenance work at the Bang Khen 2 pumping station and Bang Khen water production facility.…
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