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Family suspects murder after Thai man found hanging with 7 stab wounds
Police are investigating the death of a Thai man who was found hanging in his bedroom in the northern province of Phetchabun, with seven stab wounds to his abdomen. His family believes he may have been murdered. Officers from Lom Sak Police Station were called to a house in Lom Sak sub-district, Lom Sak district, Phetchabun, at 7.23am yesterday, October 8,…
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Chon Buri highway plunged into darkness after transformer theft
Streetlights were knocked out on a major Thai highway after thieves stole multiple transformers, prompting a police investigation and safety concerns. Police are scrambling to track down thieves who stole streetlight transformers along Highway 331, plunging a key route into darkness and endangering motorists. The incident was reported yesterday, October 8, along the inbound lane to Bowin, where criminals targeted…
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Thailand video news Fake Doctor Arrested for Supplying Crystal Meth to LGBTQIA Clients in Bangkok, Thai Couple Caught Having Sex in Public
Thailand experienced a week of political tension and public drama — from Anutin Charnvirakul urging Donald Trump to help enforce a Cambodia ceasefire, to a string of high-profile crimes including a chemical robbery in Pattaya, a fake doctor’s drug ring in Bangkok, and a fatal shooting in Phetchaburi. Meanwhile, Chiang Mai tightened safety rules for the Yi Peng Festival,…
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Confused woman locks herself in Udon Thani men’s loo
Emergency services were called after a woman locked herself in a men’s toilet at a local office in Udon Thani, refusing to come out for several hours. The incident unfolded yesterday, October 8, at the Ban Khao Subdistrict Administrative Organisation office, where staff noticed a woman had entered the men’s toilet around 2pm and failed to re-emerge well into the…
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18 sports commentators arrested for illegal football streaming and gambling promotion
Police yesterday, October 8, raided six locations and arrested 18 sports influencers and commentators involved in illegal football streaming and online gambling promotion. Information gathered by the Social Listening and Monitoring Centre under the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) revealed several unauthorised websites broadcasting live football matches. Each broadcast featured multiple well-known Thai sports influencers and commentators. Some of the streamers…
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Claw machine crackdown hits Bang Yai arcade operators
Officials in a central Thai district launched a crackdown after arcade claw machines were found operating without proper permits, raising concerns of gambling. Yesterday, October 8, Nonthaburi Governor Kiattisak Trongsiri and Bang Yai District Chief Surachai Kotbutdee ordered a local inspection, assigning Apichart Sukrat, chief district officer for security, to lead the operation. The move follows a directive issued by…
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PM Anutin cools Trump’s peace bid in Thai-Cambodian spat
US President Donald Trump’s offer to mediate peace talks between Thailand and Cambodia was met with caution by the Thai prime minister, citing key conditions. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has poured cold water on President Trump’s attempt to mediate peace talks between Thailand and Cambodia, stressing that any negotiations must meet strict conditions agreed upon by Bangkok. Responding to a…
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RTN plane blunder shuts Phuket runway, delays 70 flights
A military aircraft’s landing gear failure forced Phuket Airport to shut its runway, disrupting dozens of flights and prompting an emergency response. Phuket International Airport was brought to a standstill yesterday, October 8, after a Royal Thai Navy (RTN) aircraft suffered a landing gear malfunction during touchdown, forcing a temporary closure of the runway and affecting 70 flights. According to…
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Motorcyclist’s leg crushed in Pattaya crash with tourist bus
A motorcyclist was seriously injured when he collided with a tourist bus in Pattaya after swerving to avoid an obstacle on a busy road. Emergency responders from the Sawang Boriboon Foundation arrived swiftly at the scene on Tuesday, October 7, where they found 59 year old Sompong, a construction worker from Buriram, lying in a pool of blood. His right…
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Parents of Thai chef found dead in Cambodia suspect foul play
The parents of a Thai chef who was found dead on a street in Poipet, Cambodia, on Tuesday, October 7, suspect he may have been fatally assaulted and are calling for an investigation into his death. Meanwhile, netizens questioned his alleged involvement in a call centre scam after his name was reportedly linked to a mule account. The death of…
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Crocodile scare grips Nakhon Sawan after flood alert issued
Terrified locals have been put on red alert after officials warned that crocodiles could be lurking in floodwaters across Nakhon Sawan province. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) The Nakhon Sawan Provincial Fisheries Office issued the warning as parts of the province continue to suffer from heavy flooding and waterlogging this year.…
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TMD warns of flash floods as monsoon rains sweep Thailand
Thailand is in for a soggy 24 hours as monsoon conditions sweep across the country, bringing thundershowers, gusty winds, and rough seas. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued warnings for flash flooding, stormy seas and travel disruptions. The monsoon trough has now shifted to lie across central and eastern Thailand, while the southwest monsoon continues to prevail over the…
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Fake dentist caught treating patients at Bangkok clinic
A dentist in Bangkok was arrested while performing a procedure at a clinic in the city’s Sathon district as authorities discovered the woman had been treating patients without a licence using a forged professional ID. Officers from the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD), alongside representatives from the Dental Council, raided the clinic today, October 8, following reports of an unlicensed…
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Fake doctor arrested for supplying crystal meth to LGBTQ clients in Bangkok
Police arrested a man posing as a doctor for distributing crystal meth to LGBTQIA+ clients during a sting operation at a love hotel in Bangkok yesterday, October 7. The suspect allegedly offered drugs to gay couples during their sexual activities and even participated in the encounters himself. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger…
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Anutin urges Trump to ensure Cambodia respects ceasefire before peace talks
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said Thailand will only agree to peace talks with Cambodia if the neighbouring country first complies with previous ceasefire agreements Speaking today, October 8, Anutin responded to international reports that US President Donald Trump had offered to mediate negotiations between Thailand and Cambodia. He welcomed the gesture but stressed that Cambodia must prove it no longer…
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Thai couple caught on viral videos having sex in disabled bathroom
A Thai TikTok user exposed a couple online after they were caught engaging in sexual activity inside a bathroom for disabled and elderly customers at a petrol station. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) Four explicit videos of the couple were shared by the TikTok account, @user4609781679653, yesterday, October 7. Some of…
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Thai student suspects foul play after mother found dead in Japan spa
A 20 year old Thai woman is suspecting foul play and seeking an investigation into the death of her mother, who was found lying naked in a spa in Japan after six months of employment. The young woman, Kanyavee “Mint” Nanongtoom, a second-year veterinary student, met with Paveena Hongsakul, founder of the Pavena Foundation for Children and Women, yesterday, October…
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Triple bomb attack hits Yala Youth Centre ahead of Buddhist festival
Three bomb explosions rocked Yala’s Mueang district yesterday night, just hours before a traditional Buddhist ceremony was set to begin at a local youth centre. The blasts occurred between 9.05pm and 9.40pm yesterday, October 7, at the Yala Municipality Youth Centre. The first device detonated near the gate leading to a Tai Chi field, followed by a second explosion near…
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Navy aircraft blocks Phuket Airport runway after landing gear malfunction
A Thai Navy aircraft blocked the runway at Phuket International Airport today, October 8, after experiencing a landing gear malfunction during landing. No injuries were reported. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) The incident occurred at 11.14am, prompting airport authorities to issue an urgent announcement and temporarily close the runway to ensure…
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Durian warehouse owner cancels assault reward and cuts ties with son
A durian warehouse owner in Chumphon cancelled his reward for a physical assault on his son’s mistress and announced that he is severing ties with his son in an effort to resolve the matter peacefully. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) The prominent businessman in Lang Suan district, Chumphon province, Arnon Rodthong,…
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Chiang Mai bans sky lanterns in six districts during Yi Peng festival
Chiang Mai authorities have designated six districts as special surveillance zones where the release of sky lanterns, fireworks, and similar objects will be prohibited during the Yi Peng Lanna Light Festival 2025, held on November 5 and 6. Chiang Mai Provincial Clerk Chainarong Nantasa announced that the provincial government has issued clear guidelines to protect public safety and airspace during the…
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Cambodia must vacate Sa Kaeo border zone by Friday, says Anutin
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed that Cambodian civilians must vacate Ban Nong Chan in Khok Sung district, Sa Kaeo province, by Friday, October 10, in accordance with a General Border Committee (GBC) agreement between Thailand and Cambodia. Anutin announced today, October 8, that actions were being taken in line with agreements reached during a meeting held yesterday. “Any area that…
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Man injured after woman’s boyfriend storms resort room in Pattaya
A man was injured after allegedly being assaulted by the boyfriend of a woman he had invited to drink and stay with him at a resort in Chon Buri province. Yesterday, October 7, rescue workers from Sawang Boriboon Pattaya were called to a resort in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung district, following reports of a physical altercation. Officers from Pattaya City…
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Icelandic man arrested for drifting rental pickup truck in Chon Buri
Police arrested an Icelandic man yesterday, October 7, after he was caught drifting a rented pickup truck in Chon Buri. Motorists shared videos of the reckless driving on social media, which attracted widespread attention from local media outlets. The pickup truck in the video was an orange Ford Raptor, and the driver was reported to be a foreign national. In one…
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Bangkok ensures readiness against rising water levels, avoiding 2011 flood repeat
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has announced its readiness to manage increasing water levels in the city, ensuring that the floods of 2011 will not be repeated. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has reassured residents that the city is well-equipped to tackle challenges posed by northern runoff, high tides, and heavy rainfall, noting that current water levels are considerably lower compared to…
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Taiwanese man caught smuggling live animals at Bangkok airport
Officers at the wildlife checkpoint at Don Mueang International Airport apprehended a Taiwanese man attempting to smuggle protected animals by concealing them on his body. According to the official Facebook page of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP), the suspect, identified as 54 year old Chiu Kuo-shu, was arrested yesterday, October 7. Chiu was due to…
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Minister to face inquiry over 40 million baht bribery claims
The House Committee plans to call Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob and relevant agencies tomorrow, October 9, to address allegations of a 40 million baht bribery linked to online criminal activities. Siam Hathasongkroh, chairman of the House Committee on Communications, Telecommunications, and Digital Economy and Society, and a Pheu Thai MP for Nong Bua Lam Phu, stated that…
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Police raids uncover SIM box devices behind land tax scam by Taiwanese gang
Police raided two locations in Bangkok and Samut Prakan yesterday, October 7, to seize SIM box devices used by a call centre scam gang led by Taiwanese nationals. A Thai woman was arrested after the raids as her name appeared on one of the rental accommodation contracts. Officers from the Investigation Division of the Metropolitan Police Bureau (IDMB) launched the…
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Thaksin’s royal pardon petition doesn’t need Cabinet approval
The Cabinet Secretariat announced yesterday, October 7, that the petition for a royal pardon by former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra does not necessitate Cabinet approval. Natjaree Anantasilp, the secretary-general, confirmed that Thaksin’s petition had been forwarded to the justice minister for review and that the application was highly confidential. “The Ministry of Justice has already provided information. This is not…
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Thai chef dies on Cambodian street after hospital allegedly refuses treatment
A former Thai chef died on a street in Cambodia yesterday, October 7, after a hospital allegedly refused to treat him due to a lack of money and identification documents. A member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Thailand shared a post on Facebook, seeking the family of the 24 year old Thai man, Maethacharn “Meen” Yorsaeng, after finding him lying…
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