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Thailand video news | Southern provinces brace for severe flooding as Songkhla orders evacuations, Banks told to flag suspicious financial activity under new regulations
In Thailand video news, Alex covers key stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia, including a new banking regulation aimed at flagging suspicious activity, a macabre case of a woman reportedly waking up at her own funeral, and heightened competition among a dozen airlines vying for flight slots as travel demand surges. Banks Told to Flag Suspicious Financial Activity Under…
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Chinese man arrested for selling drugs at Koh Pha Ngan parties
A Chinese national was arrested on Koh Pha Ngan after entering Thailand illegally and allegedly selling drugs to tourists at parties across the island. The man was apprehended on Sunday evening, November 23, at a rented house in Ban Tai subdistrict after police received a tip-off about a foreigner suspected of selling narcotics. Undercover surveillance confirmed a steady stream of…
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Thai actress apologises over debt scandal, promises to repay creditors
A Thai actress, who initially denied any involvement in a 400-million-baht fraud allegation, later admitted to borrowing money from friends and others to invest in her businesses, which ultimately proved unsuccessful. The Facebook page ท่านเปา had reported the alleged 400-million-baht fraud involving a leading Thai actress, but it did not reveal the actress’s name or provide any evidence, claiming that…
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Phuket joins rescue push as floods devastate southern Thailand
Widespread flooding in southern Thailand has triggered a major relief effort, with Phuket organisations rallying to support affected communities across the region. The floods, some of the worst seen in decades, have hit provinces including Hat Yai in Songkhla, Mueang Songkhla, Phatthalung, Trang, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Satun, Surat Thani, Pattani and Yala. Water levels continue to rise, overwhelming low-lying communities…
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SRT seeks to revoke 83 land deeds in Buriram court case
A high-stakes legal battle has begun in Buriram, northeast Thailand, as the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) seeks to reclaim over 700 rai of land allegedly covered by overlapping private title deeds. At 9am yesterday, November 24, Pattarapong Suphakorn, known locally as Lawyer Aun Buriram, appeared with local representatives at the Buriram Provincial Court to support the SRT legal team…
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6 Vietnamese nationals arrested in illegal and unhygienic ice cream factory
Police raided a rented house in Nonthaburi province yesterday and arrested six Vietnamese nationals after receiving complaints that the property was secretly converted into an illegal and unhygienic ice cream factory. Residents in the Sao Thong Hin sub-district of Bang Yai district reported to the Bang Yai District Justice Centre that a group of foreigners rented a house and turned…
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Vietjet Thailand lands first Boeing 737 to boost Asia routes
Vietjet Thailand has received its first Boeing 737-8 in Bangkok, marking the start of a major fleet expansion to meet growing demand across Asia. This marks a major leap in the airline’s ambitious US$32 billion (1.15 trillion baht) fleet expansion programme across the Asia–Pacific region. The aircraft was delivered on November 22 at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport and is the…
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American man dies from severe arm cut in Krabi resort
A 45 year old American man was found dead in his resort room in Krabi yesterday, November 24, with a severe cut to his arm that police believe caused fatal blood loss. Officers from Ao Nang Police Station were alerted by resort staff and arrived at the accommodation in Ao Thalane, Mueang district, to find the man, Thomas, deceased in…
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Drunk Pattaya worker staggers into fence after bar binge
A construction worker was hospitalised in Pattaya after stumbling into a sharp metal fence while returning from a night of drinking at a karaoke bar. The incident occurred today, November 25, outside a karaoke venue on Soi Phatthana 4. Rescue workers from the Sawang Boriboon Rescue Foundation received a report at around 1.30am that a man was injured and bleeding…
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Storms slam southern Thailand as seas rise and chill spreads
The Meteorological Department (TMD) has warned of worsening weather conditions across Thailand, with the lower south experiencing scattered heavy to isolated very heavy rainfall. A strengthening northeast monsoon is also affecting the upper Gulf of Thailand, the upper south, and the upper Andaman Sea, contributing to increasingly severe weather. Coastal regions along the Gulf can expect waves reaching 2 to…
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Bedridden Thai woman revives and knocks on coffin during funeral
A 65 year old bedridden woman in Phitsanulok was found alive shortly before her funeral after showing signs of movement inside her coffin. Doctors later confirmed that her condition was due to low blood sugar. Chontirot Sakulku, presumed dead, had moved and knocked on her coffin shortly before her funeral began yesterday, November 23. Her family opened the coffin to…
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Thai boy suffers severe burns helping teacher burn wasp hive
A family in Ayutthaya demanded accountability after an 11 year old boy suffered severe burns while helping his teacher remove a wasp hive by burning it. The family shared photos of the injured boy on Facebook to highlight what they say is the school’s lack of responsibility, while the boy has been under treatment for over two weeks at the…
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Thai transwomen report foreign man for filming and sharing their videos without consent
Thai transwomen called on police and relevant authorities to take action against a foreign man who has been recording and posing their videos without permission, asking whether they were women or ladyboys. The transwomen took to online communities to condemn the foreign man for sharing their videos across various social media platforms without consent. Many of the videos also attracted…
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Libyan woman in Chiang Rai arrested for visa overstay and disturbance report
A Libyan woman was arrested for overstaying her visa after repeatedly causing a disturbance to her neighbours at a dormitory in Chiang Rai province. Officers from Tourist Police Division 2 detained the woman on Friday, November 21, for overstaying her visa by 897 days, or more than two and a half years. She was arrested at a dormitory in Rob…
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Drunk driver crashes into Khon Kaen restaurant, injures 14 people
A pickup truck driver was arrested in Khon Kaen early Sunday morning, November 23, after allegedly running a red light and crashing into a restaurant, injuring 14 people. Police from Mueang Khon Kaen Police Station received an emergency call at around 12.30am, reporting a collision on Si Chan Road in Khon Kaen city. Officers arrived at the scene with emergency…
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Ayutthaya tuk tuk driver with criminal history steals from Indian couple
Police arrested a tuk tuk driver in Ayutthaya province for stealing a bag containing 8,000 baht in cash from an Indian couple yesterday, November 23. The 43 year old Indian victim, Rushabh Vuay, and his wife filed a theft complaint at Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Police Station. Vuay told police through a tour guide that he and his wife were…
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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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Indian man allegedly hires Pattaya nightclub guards to assault taxi rider
An Indian man allegedly hired Thai security guards from a Pattaya nightclub to assault a motorcycle taxi rider on Saturday, November 22, but the attackers mistakenly targeted the wrong person. The involved guards later surrendered themselves to the police. CCTV footage of the incident, shared on the Facebook page of Jack Phodaeng, showed a group of more than ten men…
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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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9 year old Thai girl killed in Satun landslide amid southern floods
A nine year old girl lost her life after a landslide struck her home in Satun province on Saturday, November 22, following several days of continuous heavy rain. The landslide occurred in the San Daeng community in Kuan Kalong district at around 12.40pm. Homes in the area were covered in mud and left severely damaged, including the house where the…
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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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Thai economy faces potential recession with growth under 1%
Anusorn Thammajai, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Director of the Centre for Economic, Digital Investment, and International Trade Research at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, has expressed concerns about Thailand’s economic outlook. He anticipates that the economy may expand by less than 1% in the fourth quarter, with a risk of negative GDP growth compared…
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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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