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Italian man attacked after confronting Uzbek over Thai girlfriend’s assault in Pattaya
An Italian man confronted an Uzbek national who sexually assaulted his Thai girlfriend on Pattaya Walking Street on August 28, only to be attacked by the suspect’s friend. According to witnesses, the Uzbek man, later identified as Mukhtae Lbahan, punched the Italian man, 46 year old Francesco Lenza, until he collapsed to the ground. Officers from Mueang Pattaya Police Station…
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Outta control: Runaway truck ploughs into Patong ditch
A Bangkok-registered six-wheeled truck caused a stir in Patong yesterday after careering off Phra Barami Road and crashing into a roadside ditch, just metres away from a local temple. The dramatic accident occurred around 11.10am yesterday, August 28, when the driver reportedly suffered brake failure while descending the notoriously steep Patong Hill. The truck lost control at the dangerous Pla…
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Thailand video news Suspended PM Won’t Attend Court, Will Monitor from Govt House,Chuwit Sentenced for Defamation, Freed Pending Appeal
Thailand is entering a turbulent week marked by political suspense, courtroom drama, and shifting social narratives. Suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces a looming Constitutional Court verdict, while former MP Chuwit Kamolvisit begins his legal battle over a defamation conviction. Prosecutors are also moving to appeal the acquittal in the notorious “Boss” hit-and-run case. Beyond politics, a YouTuber’s controversial stunt…
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Buzzed and breathless: Bee sting sends biker to Pattaya ER
A routine motorbike ride turned into a medical emergency for a Rayong man after a rogue bee sting left him gasping for air and fighting for his life in Pattaya. At around 11.30am yesterday, August 28, rescue teams from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation rushed to a scene along Highway 331, near a construction materials shop on the road to…
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Thai influencer stopped from septic truck protest at Thai-Cambodian border
The Acting Prime Minister (PM) stopped a Thai social media influencer from spraying waste collected by septic trucks at the Thai-Cambodian border in Sa Kaeo province, to prevent tensions from escalating. The Thai military continues to maintain positions in 11 areas across seven provinces along the Thai-Cambodian border to preserve peace and order, particularly at the Ban Nong Chan community…
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Power play: Anutin eyes PM seat if Paetongtarn falls
Political winds are swirling in Bangkok as reports emerge of a secret pact that could see Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul take over as prime minister if Paetongtarn Shinawatra is booted from office. According to Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) deputy leader Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn, Anutin has urged PPRP leader Prawit Wongsuwan to back him for a six-month interim premiership, should the…
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Thailand to slam the gate shut with Cambodia border wall
Thailand will construct its first permanent border fence with Cambodia this year. The project, confirmed by the Royal Thai Army (RTA), will begin near Aranyaprathet to address ongoing security concerns along the shared boundary. The permanent 10-kilometre fence along the Thai-Cambodian border, planned to rise near boundary markers 50 and 51 in Aranyaprathet, Sa Kaeo province, comes after a joint…
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Monsoon mayhem: Thailand braces for more heavy rainfall
Thailand is bracing for a soaking as the Meteorological Department (TMD) warns that widespread thunderstorms and torrential rain will slam 37 provinces today, including Bangkok. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) From 6am today, August 29, until 6am tomorrow, August 30, the country will face volatile weather caused by a monsoon trough…
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Pattaya ramps up canal cleanup to boost eco-tourism future
Pattaya’s historic canals are getting a facelift, with city leaders calling on residents to join the fight against pollution and preserve eco-tourism. Yesterday, August 27, Pattaya City launched the second phase of its canal conservation project, targeting the Nok Yang and Naklua canals along with surrounding areas. The initiative aims to protect the waterways from pollution and urban encroachment while…
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Bangkok court jails Chuwit for defamation, grants bail on appeal
He called out a rival live on YouTube; now, firebrand former MP Chuwit Kamolvisit is heading back to jail. Yesterday, August 27, the Bangkok South Criminal Court sentenced Chuwit to 12 months in prison without suspension. He was found guilty of defaming and insulting former Special Branch deputy superintendent Santhana Prayoonrat. The sentence was later reduced to eight months because…
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Royal honour: Thai princess named national artist for painting
Princess Chulabhorn Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana has been awarded the honorary title of Sirisinlapin National Artist for her achievements in painting, announced by the Culture Ministry. Culture Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who is currently suspended as the prime minister, revealed the National Culture Committee’s annual selection of individuals who have significantly contributed to Thai culture and national identity through their artistic work.…
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Financial stress linked to body found hanging at Phuket shrine
Worshippers arriving at Phuket’s famous Jui Tui Shrine this morning were confronted with a grim discovery: a man had died by hanging before dawn. Phuket City Police reported that they were alerted at 7.55am today, August 28, to the death of 56 year old Montree Jongthirawong. Rescue workers and forensic doctors were dispatched to the shrine, located in Phuket Town,…
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Foreigner nabbed for daring bike theft on Pattaya Walking Street
A foreign national was arrested today after allegedly stealing a motorbike on Soi 16 off Pattaya’s Walking Street. The man’s identity and nationality remain unknown, but witnesses claimed he appeared to be under the influence of drugs at the time of the theft. According to police, the incident began today, August 28, when the motorcycle owner discovered his vehicle missing…
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Thailand recruits 10,000 Sri Lankan workers to tackle labour shortages
Labour Minister Pongkawin Jungrungruangkit has confirmed the government’s strategy to recruit foreign labour, including an initial group of 10,000 workers from Sri Lanka, approved by the Cabinet. This initiative aims to mitigate potential labour shortages and provide immediate assistance to businesses. The Labour Ministry plans to present an expanded proposal for Cabinet approval this week and is considering mobilising local…
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Paetongtarn to skip court ruling, waits from Govt House
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who is currently suspended, will not attend the Constitutional Court for the ruling tomorrow regarding her leaked phone call with Hun Sen. She plans to monitor proceedings from Government House. Yesterday, August 27, Deputy Prime Minister’s Secretary-General Somkid Chueakong stated that the 39 year old Pheu Thai leader would arrive at Government House around noon tomorrow,…
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Thai police arrest duo for selling wildlife on Facebook
Thai police arrested a 22 year old woman and a 39 year old man for illegally selling protected wildlife online. The operation also involved the seizure of firearms in a separate case in Bangkok. Police investigations revealed that protected wildlife, including one bearcat and one slow loris, were being advertised for sale on Facebook under the account name Chatree Kodkan.…
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Thai Teacher pleads for compassion as student faces deportation to Cambodia (video)
A Thai teacher has shared his heartbreak after a 13 year old student, who achieved a perfect 4.00 GPA, was detained by police for being an undocumented foreigner, despite growing up entirely in Thailand and being unable to speak his parents’ native language. Today, 28 August, teacher Sopon Jongboriboon posted a video on Facebook expressing his sadness and frustration after…
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Trip.com touts AI future at Forbes Thailand forum
Adopting artificial intelligence (AI) and swiftly responding to consumer demand are crucial for success in the evolving travel sector, according to the online travel agent Trip.com. Trip.com Group Vice-President Edison Chen noted that a decade ago, the potential of AI to improve efficiency in customer service and itinerary planning was unforeseen. During his address at Forbes Thailand: The Next Tycoons…
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Police hunt violent youth gang for shooting teen on Phuket road
A quiet Phuket road turned into a shooting scene when a teenager was gunned down by a gang member riding past on a motorbike. The incident occurred on the evening of August 24 along Muang Thong-Khao Khad Road near Muang Thong Market in Wichit subdistrict, Mueang district. The victim, identified as 18 year old Thanwa, was shot in the back while…
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Crypto cash: Thailand warns over iris scan scams offering rewards
Thai police issued a warning over iris-scanning schemes in shopping malls, where people are lured with cryptocurrency rewards but risk serious privacy breaches. The Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) has issued a nationwide alert urging village heads to crack down on suspicious iris-scanning activities taking place in shopping malls across Thailand. Reports suggest that groups armed with a device known…
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Chon Buri dealer caught after swallowing drugs to escape
Officials in Chon Buri arrested a 47 year old drug dealer following a sting operation. The suspect attempted to flee by locking himself in a bathroom and swallowing drugs, leading to his hospitalisation. The operation, conducted by the Bang Lamung district administration and local volunteers, took place on Thetsaban Huai Yai 1 Road, Soi 36, Huai Yai subdistrict. They targeted…
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Thai Airways takes Michelin street food and local flavours sky-high
Thai Airways is taking in-flight dining to new heights, transforming ordinary meals into cultural experiences through its Good Taste for a Good Cause initiative. The national carrier says the programme not only celebrates Thai cuisine but also provides vital support for local farmers, artisans, and community enterprises. Central to the effort is the revolutionary Streets to Sky programme, which brings…
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Thailand video news Landslide in Rain-Soaked Chiang Mai Claims Two Lives,Dusit Thani Scion Vows to Resist a Family Coup in Hotel Firm
Thailand faces big shifts and surprises this week: visa crackdowns in Pattaya, deadly Chiang Mai landslide, Surin landmine blast, Dusit Thani family feud, Don Mueang parking hike, legal work for Myanmar refugees, plus quirky and lifestyle highlights. “Visa Crackdowns and QR-Code Rules Fuel Worry Among Pattaya Expats” Pattaya’s reputation as a laid-back expat haven is shifting as authorities roll…
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Woman assaulted by ex-husband over meth and gambling refusal
A 28 year old woman reported being assaulted by her 28 year old former husband at a shop in Nong Mek subdistrict, Nong Han district, Udon Thani, on August 26. The attack occurred after she refused his request to borrow a vehicle to purchase methamphetamine and later denied him 11 baht for online gambling. View this post on Instagram …
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Nong Khai police thwart meth smuggling with million pills seized
Military rangers in Nong Khai, alongside local police, captured a 29 year old man attempting to smuggle methamphetamine across the border. The suspect, who had hidden in a cemetery overnight, was found with nearly one million pills. The operation took place at 11.30am yesterday, August 27. Sompop Samitasiri, the governor of Nong Khai, joined forces with Colonel Rewat Thamjiradet, deputy…
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Infamous Don Mueang gambling den raided, over 200 gamblers caught
The Department of Provincial Administration (DPA) has conducted a raid on the infamous gambling den in Don Mueang, capturing over 200 gamblers. The operation, Singh Prab Payas, targeted the legendary gambling venue located in Soi Songprapha 1, with Phumtham Wechayachai leading the operation. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) The gambling establishment…
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Journey’s end: Woman found dead on tour bus in Phetchaburi
Passengers on a long-haul tour bus were left stunned this morning when a woman was found dead in her seat after a 12-hour journey from Sisaket to Phetchaburi. The shocking discovery was made at around 7am today, August 28, when the bus stopped in front of a department store on Phetkasem Road in Ton Mamuang subdistrict, Mueang district, Phetchaburi province.…
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Phuket man busted with meth after riding into police checkpoint
A 26 year old man from Surat Thani was arrested in Phuket early yesterday after riding his motorbike into an active police checkpoint. Officers stopped him for acting suspiciously and found meth pills in his possession. A drug test came back positive. Police in Phuket arrested the man yesterday, August 27, after he drove suspiciously into an active checkpoint set…
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Deadly landslide strikes Chiang Mai village, 4 killed
Following a landslide which struck Pang Ung village in Chiang Mai’s Mae Chaem district in the early hours yesterday, another deadly mudslide killed four people, injured 15, and left five others missing in a village in the northern province. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) The landslide, which struck at 2.50am yesterday, August…
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Weather warning issued for 47 provinces in Thailand
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather warning for 47 provinces in Thailand. The north and northeast regions are expected to experience heavy rainfall, which may lead to flash floods. In the north, including Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, and Tak, thunderstorms are expected in 60% of the area. Temperatures will range…
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