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Saudi-Phuket direct flights set to launch as Thai diplomacy thaws
Direct flights between Saudi Arabia and Phuket International Airport are slated to start in October, as announced by Monchai Tanode, the director of the airport. The Saudi-Phuket flights initiative is significant, marking the first-ever direct commercial flights between Saudi Arabia and Phuket since diplomatic relations were restored in the previous year. The foremost direct flight to Phuket will be facilitated…
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Family betrayal: Child reveals father’s years-long deceit and affair
In an unexpected turn of events, a woman accused by her husband of infidelity uncovers his own affair of several years, all thanks to their nine year old son. This revelation has embroiled the couple, previously perceived as perfect, in a shocking family betrayal and proves that appearances can be deceiving. The couple, married for ten years, had been living…
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Shanghai businesswoman blackmailed by younger lover after online dating turns sour
In a case of deception and online blackmail, a 45 year old woman from Shanghai found herself victim to a young man who exploited her wealth and love. The woman, Zhang, a successful businesswoman, was drawn into an online relationship with the young man, before discovering his true intentions. Zhang’s success in her career came about at a very young age,…
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Wedding controversy: Unusual bride’s appearance sparks online debates over Chinese marriage
In the wake of a wedding taking place in Anhui, China, the appearance of the bride triggered various reactions, igniting debates online. Eyebrows were raised as she was perceived to be odd looking for her exceedingly handsome groom, prompting speculations regarding her mental well-being, and stirring wedding controversy. Deciding to tie the knot is typically a substantial chapter in one’s…
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Grisly find: Kratom vendor stumbles upon naked body of homeless man in Rayong
A kratom vendor discovered the dead body of a homeless man lying naked and covered in faeces on PMY Beach in the eastern province of Rayong. The murderers were suspected to be a group of men hanging out on the beach before the discovery. Sawang Pornkuson Rescue Team rushed to PMY Beach at 2.30am today after the call from the…
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Malaysian man saves bouquet for mum after surviving car crash
A young Malaysian man’s car crash resulted in a heart-rending twist. Although he narrowly escaped harm, he clung desperately to a bouquet of flowers, prompting passersby to speculate he was bringing them to a beloved girlfriend. However, the young man revealed that the bouquet was actually for his mother, stirring emotions among those who witnessed the event. The incident was shared…
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9 year old heroine prevents escalator tragedy with swift emergency stop action
A quick-thinking nine year old girl became the focus of admiration after she swiftly activated the emergency stop button on an escalator to save a boy whose foot was trapped. This incident which unfolded at a shopping mall in Wuhan, Hubei province, China, astounded many adults as they watched the video that captured the girl’s swift response in the emergency.…
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Cabinet approves extended holiday boosting Phuket’s economy by 2.2 billion baht
News from the Thai island of Phuket brings to attention a myriad of fascinating events that transpired yesterday, headlined by an extended holiday receiving the Cabinet’s approval. The long holidays have reportedly been known to promote expenditure within Phuket, with conjecture claiming an economic boost of close to 2.2 billion baht. Due to the surge in local activities, however, Vachira…
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Thai cinemas offer Chinese subtitles for the first time
One of Thailand’s largest cinema operators, SF Cinema, has introduced Chinese subtitles for its screenings. This marks the first time that Thai cinemas have offered Chinese subtitles, which will be welcomed by a significant number of Chinese nationals who visit and reside in Thailand. SF Cinema announced the Chinese subtitles news on its official Facebook page yesterday, July 26. The…
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Popular influencer Mod Oi admits to promoting illegal online gambling after Thai crackdown
In an escalating crackdown on illegal gambling promotion, Thai authorities issued orders to summon about 30 celebrities and influencers, including Phannarai Khemmi, commonly known as Mod Oi, a popular and sexy influencer with 1.1 million followers on Twitter. Mod Oi today appeared at the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) headquarters in Nonthaburi province with her boyfriend, accepting the accusations of…
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Budget airlines hike flights to China amid sluggish post-Covid recovery
In an attempt to achieve post-Covid recovery, budget airlines across the globe have increased flight frequencies to China. However, travel and capacity are yet to reach pre-Covid volumes. On its side, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is being circumspect about implementing a visa fee waiver scheme to draw in more international visitors. Despite loom border controls from the start…
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Thai lottery tip-offs: Thaksin’s return, python video and snake sightings spark lucky number predictions
In the weird and wonderful world of lottery-related news, several potential lucky lottery numbers have emerged from various sources for Monday’s draw. Notable figures, peculiar occurrences, and numerological predictions all form the basis of ‘lucky’ numbers in speculation for this month’s draw on July 31. A set of potentially auspicious numbers is connected to Thaksin Shinawatra. Thaksin, born on July…
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Bank of Thailand forecasts final interest rate hike amid inflation uncertainty
The Bank of Thailand (BoT) aims to cap its series of interest rate increases with a final 25-basis-point hike slated for August 2, due to an ongoing high and uncertain inflation outlook. This insight has been gathered from a poll conducted recently. After June’s annual headline inflation eased down to 0.23%, falling below the BoT’s target range of 1%-3%, it…
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Thai woman loses legs after lying on a train track in Pattaya
A Thai woman lost her legs after she sat on a railway track in Pattaya in the early hours of this morning. Police revealed they will question the victim when she recovers. A rescue team and officers from Mueang Pattaya Police Station were called to the incident scene at the Mueang Pattaya Railway Station at 1am today. Upon arriving at…
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House speaker warns Thai MPs against ‘cobra’ behaviour in Parliament
The President of the Parliament, Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, who also carries the title of House Speaker, has issued a stark warning to Thai MPs against breaching the peoples’ trust by becoming “cobras,” within the parliamentary chambers. Speaking to attendees of a seminar addressing the roles and obligations of MPs, Wan declared that true power belongs to citizens, who exercise…
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Thai teacher accused of sex with underage student girls for better grades
A Thai teacher has been accused of blackmailing female students into having sex with him in exchange for higher grades at a high school in the Isaan province of Roi Et. The teacher allegedly acknowledged he had a relationship with one of his teenage students but denied he blackmailed them into sex. According to the Big Krian Facebook page, the…
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Rescuers tackle python puzzle in wall gap, sparks rush for lottery tickets in central Thailand
A stubborn python snake that hid in a tiny brick wall gap had rescuers engaged in a gruelling two-hour effort to free it and sparked a rush to buy lottery tickets. The unexpected incident in Nonthaburi province, central Thailand led the homeowner to speculate if luck had arrived with the creature, telling all that he plans to buy lottery tickets…
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Venomous love: Indian woman’s poisonous plot claims boyfriend’s life with cobra twist
An Indian woman allegedly orchestrated the murder of her boyfriend by adding poison to his beer before using a venomous cobra snake to finish him off in northern India. Mahi Arya reportedly yearned for a new life with her new love interest but she needed her boyfriend out of the way. To make this dream come true, the Indian woman…
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Bangkok governor orders strict checks on Chinese-backed businesses after viral TikTok backlash
In light of a viral TikTok video featuring a Chinese expat’s perspective on life in Thailand, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt issued an instruction for the Huai Khwang district chief to stringently impose laws on Chinese-backed businesses. This decision occurred yesterday and was instigated by a filmed review of Thailand’s day-to-day life from a non-Thai-speaking Chinese resident’s viewpoint. Showcasing his day-to-day…
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3 Thais arrested in 100 million baht heroin smuggling scheme bound for Australia
Thai police arrested three people today for their alleged involvement in an international heroin smuggling operation. The operation, led by the Crime Suppression Division (CSD), seized 32 kilograms of heroin intended to be transported to Australia. The estimated street value of this sizable seizure stands at around 100 million baht. The perpetrators were arrested in three provinces across Thailand: Nakhon…
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Sinéad, but not forgotten: Tributes flow as Irish music legend leaves an enigmatic silence (video)
Tributes are pouring in for the legendary Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor, who passed away at the age of 56. The cause of her death remains undisclosed. Last night, the family of the Irish singer released a statement, expressing their profound sorrow… “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. Her family and friends are…
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Woman’s body found in Bangkok canal, believed to be abandoned for days
A shocking discovery occurred yesterday evening as police were summoned to a grisly scene in the Bang Khun Thian district of Bangkok. In Phraya Ratchamontri Canal, near the end of Soi Tha Kham 8, Samae Dam sub-district, the lifeless body of a woman was found floating face down, seemingly deserted for the past four days. She was thin, had long…
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Mental ill man attacks bank manager after 1 billion baht request refused
A Thai man with mental health issues attacked a bank manager with a knife after the manager refused to give him 1 billion baht, inside the Bank of Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) in the Isaan province of Loei. CCTV footage of the incident was handed to the media yesterday, July 26, showing a man in a striped shirt rushing…
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Police catch another suspect in Pattaya teen violence case
Bang Lamung Police caught another suspect from last week’s episode of teen violence that shook Pattaya. In the latest development, officers successfully apprehended an 18 year old man for his alleged involvement in an explosive attack on his rivals near the railway track road. The incident, which occurred at 4am on July 19, left two teens injured. The attack unfolded when…
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6 year old Egyptian girl drowns after falling into waterfall in southern Thailand
A six year old Egyptian girl drowned after she fell from a concrete bridge into the Song Phraek Waterfall in the southern province of Phang Nga. A Thai tour guide yesterday afternoon quickly alerted the authorities at Ton Pariwat Wildlife Sanctuary when he witnessed the young girl accidentally slipping into the waterfall. The strong current swiftly carried her to the…
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Flash flood warning issued for 37 provinces as heavy rain continues across Thailand
The Thai Meteorological Department issued a heavy rain warning for areas across Thailand today, with 37 provinces experiencing flooding. The northeast regions are being hit hardest. Residents are being urged to remain cautious of flash floods and forest waterline aftermaths, particularly in hilly terrain areas. As of 5am today, July 27, the Department of Meteorological Science forecast heavy rain lashing…
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Fatal motorbike crash claims life of Cambodian worker in Prachuap Khiri Khan
In a tragic event, two Cambodian construction workers encountered a terrible motorbike accident when their vehicle crashed into an electricity pole on their way to a shop. The crash, which happened on a curving path in the coastal Prachuap Khiri Khan province at around 1am today, led to the death of one worker, while another worker was injured. According to…
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Thai state bodies unite to curb money laundering via digital assets
In an unprecedented act of collaboration, five Thai state bodies are colluding to tackle illicit fiscal operations and money laundering across national frontiers, reveals Traisuree Taisaranakul, the deputy government spokeswoman. The cooperative pact encompasses the Royal Thai Police (RTP), the Revenue Department, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo), and the Bank of Thailand (BoT). Traisuree…
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Thailand prepares warm welcome for Sak Surin
The National Resource and Environment Ministry in Thailand announced plans to organise a Bai Sri Su Khwan welcoming ceremony for Sak Surin, a 30 year old elephant, following the conclusion of his 30-day quarantine duration. This information was put forth by Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa. Additionally, it was hinted that the festivities will take place at the Thai…
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Shop owner robbed of over 100,000 baht during his absence
A shop owner returned to his premises in Udon Thani City at 10am yesterday to discover that his property had been robbed while he was away. The intruder had stolen valuable goods of over 100,000 baht. The local police, led by officer Nattawat Ladawan, were quickly on the scene. The shop, at 63 Phonphisai Road, was owned by 38 year…
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