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Bangkok nightlife braces for extended hours with heightened safety protocols
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is implementing stricter safety protocols for nightlife establishments in preparation for the government’s proposed extension of their operating hours until 4am. The BMA’s Office of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, under the leadership of Director Teerayut Poomipak, is set to respond to potential issues that may arise from the extended operating hours. Collaborating with the Public Works…
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Internet idol’s follower fiasco: Baifern busted for 10 million-baht scam at Thai mall
Police officers today arrested 31 year old Internet idol with over 100,000 followers, in a famous Thai mall. The Internet idol Baifern, real name Monthira, was accused of defrauding more than 40 investors of over 10 million baht in a hair and nail salon business. Police Colonel Thiti Saengsawang ordered officials, together with the PCT5 police and investigators from the…
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Severe weather alert for 41 provinces including Bangkok, warns TMD
The Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a severe weather warning for today, with thunderstorms predicted to affect 41 provinces across the country, including Bangkok, where heavy rainfall is expected in 60% of the area. Citizens are advised to take precautions against potential hazards. The weather forecast for the next 24 hours indicates that a high-pressure area or cold air mass…
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Carabao-Red Sun hops into the ring to challenge Thai beer titans
The beer market in Thailand has been invigorated by the introduction of a new player, Carabao-Red Sun, which aims to challenge renowned beer brands, Singha and Chang. The new entrant comes from the Carabao Group, led by Sathien Setthasit, and has already been launched across Thailand via Modern Trade stores. This new contender to the 2.6 hundred billion baht beer…
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Speaking cat goes viral: Over seven million views for hungry feline (video)
A viral clip, amassing over seven million views, shows a speaking cat fluent in full sentences. The clear voice, requesting food, has stunned netizens. The video was posted by TikTok user @daisyduchy, the owner of the cat named Duchy. In the video, Duchy is seen calling out to its owner, stating its hunger, and asking for food. When asked if…
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Love Destiny spices things up with Kuay Tiew Bok, a rare Thai dish worth slurping about
In the latest episode of the Thai drama series Phrom Likhit, or Love Destiny, a unique, ancient Thai dish, Kuay Tiew Bok, is prominently featured. The dish, more commonly known as Kuay Tiew Lui Suan, is a challenge to find in restaurants and has piqued the interest of many viewers. Kuay Tiew Bok, much like Kuay Tiew Lui Suan, is a…
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Thai worker killed in Israel: A heartbreaking tale of loss and sacrifice
Amid profound grief, a Thai father recalls his son, Kiartisak Patee, who had been working in Israel and was tragically killed in a Hamas attack. On October 7, his parents and relatives were unable to contact him and had been praying for his safety, hoping he would return home to Thailand. The family’s worst fears were confirmed when they were…
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Unusual banana tree phenomenon sparks lottery frenzy in Thai village
A banana tree‘s unusual sprouting of a bud through its trunk has sparked a local phenomenon in the Mae Sai community, Phayao province, as villagers believe it to be a sign of good fortune. Today, residents flocked to Samrit Sameuchue’s house to pay respects and seek their lucky numbers from the banana tree. The 51 year old man has seen…
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Panda’s peril: Thai mutt’s home warehouse heist in Udon Thani leaves owner pawsitively stunned
The owner of the Thai Mutt dog named Panda failed to ward off a thief who broke into a home improvement warehouse in Udon Thani, stealing valuable assets and then escaping. The incident took place at approximately 5.30pm yesterday. The police officer in charge, Kritsada Chanon, of the Mueang Udon Thani Police Station, was notified about the burglary at the…
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Thai bankers reassure on mobile banking security following fraud incident
The Thai Bankers’ Association (TBA) has reassured its customers about the security and stability of mobile banking applications. The affirmation follows the recent arrest of a software programmer who developed a tool capable of bypassing facial recognition technology for transactions above 50,000 baht. It is mandatory for mobile banking users wishing to transfer between 50,000 baht and 200,000 baht per…
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Over 200 Thais set for repatriation from conflict-ridden Myanmar
The repatriation of over 200 Thai individuals from a conflict-ridden region in Myanmar is set to occur this week, according to Deputy National Police Chief Police General Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn. The official confirmed on Wednesday that the move depends on the approval of Myanmar’s authorities. Earlier, 162 Thai nationals found themselves stranded amidst hostilities in Myanmar’s Shan state, caught…
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The Energy Ministry crackdown on petrol retailers stockpiling fuel after price cut
The Energy Ministry has pledged to take stringent action against oil retailers found to be illegitimately stockpiling fuel. This decision comes in response to complaints about a sudden shortage of oil at petrol stations, following the government’s decision to lower the prices of gasohol 91 and gasohol 95. On the morning of November 7, petrol stations across the nation began…
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Bangkok police arrest two more suspects in brutal Don Mueang attack
Don Mueang police officers apprehended two more suspects in a brutal attack that left a 36 year old man fatally stabbed in a Bangkok soi. The incident involved a group of approximately 10 men attacking the victim named Jakrawut before he was fatally stabbed in Soi Therd Ratchan 1, Si Kan, Don Mueang district, Bangkok. To date, seven out of…
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Craftsman drowns in ancient water temple pond in Nakhon Phanom
An unexpected incident unfolded yesterday, when a 34 year old craftsman working on an ancient water temple’s construction, drowned in the temple’s pond. The pond was located in Nakhon Phanom’s Renunakorn district, where the man had been working on a massive temple project set in the middle of the water. Upon receiving the news, Surachai Phiro, the deputy inspector of…
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Bride vanishes with wedding gifts and baby bump reveals shocking secret
In a shocking revelation, a bride disappeared just three days post-wedding, taking along with her not only the wedding gifts but also a baby bump. This startling event transpired in Huaiyang County, Henan Province, China. San Huang, a resident of the Huaiyang area, was overjoyed when his then-girlfriend announced her pregnancy. The couple, who had met online, quickly planned a…
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Thai woman finds late father on Google Street View (video)
TikTok user @aumpaktob gained online attention after sharing a poignant encounter with her late father. She lost her father six months prior and, in a surprising twist of events, found herself coming across a Google Street View image of him tending to his garden. This chance discovery provided her with a sudden and unexpected connection to her father. Six months…
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District chief’s death by drowning not gunshot wound
Autopsy results revealed that the demise of a district chief from Sanam Chai Khet, Chachoengsao, was due to suffocation from drowning, not a bullet wound as initially suspected. The incident occurred when the pick-up truck Khomsan Suranattakul was driving, guided by a GPS, fell into a water spillway. His co-passenger, Gregchai Photithong, another district chief from Sanam Chai Khet, managed…
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Chinese plumber discovers giant salamander in residential water pipe
In an unexpected turn of events, a Chinese plumber Phichit based in Guangdong‘s Huizhou city, encountered a large creature, a 40 centimetre salamander, while attending a routine service call. The plumber’s discovery within a residential water pipe has since baffled and amused online communities. The incident unfolded as Xue Hui was called to a customer’s residence to fix a water…
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Tragic house fire claims life of elderly bedridden man in northern Thailand
A tragic house fire in Phichit Province claimed the life of an 83 year old bedridden man. The fire broke out in a wooden house located behind Huadong School, in Huadong Subdistrict, Phichit. The unfortunate incident occurred today. The initial investigation by the authorities revealed a single fatality, later identified as 83 year old Sompong, who was bedridden. Emergency rescue…
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Chinese groom in awe as wedding bride and her family stun netizens with their beauty
A wedding in Jiangsu province, China, is trending globally after images were released of the groom arriving to collect the bride from her home. The astonishing scene awaiting him included not only his beautiful bride but also two stunning women seated beside her. The two women accompanying the bride were later identified as the groom’s future mother-in-law and the bride’s…
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Alleged Thai politician blackmails woman with explicit videos
A Thai woman filed a complaint against a Thai man claiming to be a politician for secretly filming and attempting to blackmail her by threatening to release explicit videos of the couple after she rejected his advances. The victim, 26 year old Kittinan, filed a complaint against the man, named Arm, at Mueang Udon Thani Police Station in the Isaan province…
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Patong: Boosting tourist safety on Bangla Road with new STC project
Major General Saksira Phueakam, Commissioner of Tourist Police, recently embarked on a tour of the bustling Bangla Road in Patong, a hotspot for tourists, as part of a new initiative aimed at enhancing safety and security for visitors in the forthcoming high season. This came on the heels of Maj. Gen. Saksira’s launch of the Strong Tourism Community (STC) project,…
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Discount disaster: Chinese woman’s haircut horror in Hunan
An 18 year old Chinese woman suffered a shocking haircut experience after purchasing a special discount coupon for a beauty salon in Yongxing, Chenjow, Hunan, China. The Chinese woman, known as Tao, reportedly paid 330 baht for the wash, cut, and dry service. Upon entering the salon on the afternoon of November 1, Tao started to suspect something was wrong…
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Seven-coloured lobster launch: Phuket’s splashy conservation effort
Halfway between Cape Panwa and Koh Lone, on the small island of Koh Thanan under the jurisdiction of Wichit, a conservation effort unfolded yesterday. The Phuket Fisheries Office, alongside local farmers and fishing groups, released a staggering 700,000 larvae of a local delicacy, the seven-coloured lobster, along with 500,000 black tiger shrimp into the waters off Phuket, Thailand. This massive…
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21 year old Saraburi soldier arrested for kidnap, sexual assault of 12 year old girl in central Thailand
A 21 year old Saraburi soldier was apprehended by the authorities yesterday for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 12 year old schoolgirl. Chaiyarat (surname withheld) first came into contact with the victim via Facebook before luring her to a friend’s house where the attack took place. The incident, which occurred earlier this year, was brought to the attention of the…
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Chinese woman attends blind date in pyjamas, surprises rich suitor
A woman in Sichuan province, China, caused a stir on social media when she turned up at a blind date in her pyjamas. She was not keen on tying the knot early, contrary to her parents’ insistence. However, the wealthy, handsome, and good-natured man she met left her astonished and confused. In today’s fast-paced world, the average marriage age is…
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Pattaya’s Soi Buakhao set to become one-way street in major traffic overhaul
The streets of Pattaya are on the brink of a significant transformation. Officials announced that Soi Buakhao, a bustling road in the city, will soon be converted into a one-way street. To alleviate the regular high congestion and traffic density in the area, the traffic system change is set to take place within the next two weeks. The plan follows…
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Four Thai ‘bastard police’ jailed for extorting money from Taiwanese actress
The Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct sentenced four Thai “bastard police” officers to five years in prison for extorting money from a Taiwanese actress. Taiwanese actress An Yu-Qing, also known as Charlene An, exposed corruption in the Royal Thai Police (RTP) in January this year and warned others about Thailand’s “bastard police.” An reported that she and her friends…
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Thai man feigns mental illness to evade arrest for motorbike theft
A 28 year old Thai man was recently arrested by Banglamung police while in possession of an allegedly stolen motorbike. Interestingly, upon his arrest, he attempted to feign mental illness as a means of evasion. The intriguing sequence of events culminated on November 6, following a report lodged with the Banglamung police four days prior on November 2. The complainant,…
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Disabled woman dies after being electrocuted while crossing road
A disabled Thai woman died after being electrocuted when she touched a lamppost on Pathum-Sam Kok Road in Pathum Thani province near Bangkok. A Thai woman, Yupha Khantapao, reported the death of the victim, 46 year old Wilai Thepsaen, at Sam Kok Police Station. Yupha said she had a grocery shop on the road and witnessed the whole incident. She saw…
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