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Thief caught, tied to a pole after burglary attempt gone wrong
A thief attempted to steal from a soldier’s home to fund his drug habit, only to be quickly apprehended and tied to a post before police arrived. The burglary took place in the Ban Muang Samakkhi community in the Udon Thani. Police Lieutenant Sata Porn Sawatdee received a report around 3pm yesterday, July 18, about a break-in at a house…
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Thailand Video News | Myanmar couple surrenders over Iranian man and Thai wife’s murder, Cannabis conundrum: Deputy PM Anutin opposes cannabis reclassification
In Thailand Video News today, a couple from Myanmar have surrendered to police after being suspected of murdering an Iranian restauranteur and his Thai wife. Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is opposing the plan to reclassify cannabis as a Category 5 narcotic. Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Chaithawat Tulathon is confidentthe party will not be dissolved, and PETA Asia has…
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Irish footballer fights for his life after bike crash in Thailand
An Irish footballer from Cork, in the Republic of Ireland, is battling for his life after a catastrophic cycling accident in Thailand. The horrific crash on Saturday, July 13, left the Tramore Athletic Football Club goalkeeper with severe injuries, prompting an outpouring of support that has raised over 46,000 euros (around 1 million baht) in just hours. Rushed to Phuket…
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Drunk motorcyclist dies in tragic crash in Chon Buri
A tragic motorcycle accident occurred earlier today resulting in the immediate death of a drunk motorcyclist. The incident took place today, July 19, along a curvy section on the Nong Kho-Nern Tong road in Nong Kham, Si Racha district, Chon Buri province. At around 12.20am, Deputy Inspector Somwang Potiphan from Nong Kham Police Station received a report of a motorcycle…
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Vietnamese murder-suicide: Cryptic letter found, tour guide questioned
Police discovered a suspicious message written in Chinese on the phone of the alleged killer of the Vietnamese nationals poisoned in a Bangkok hotel. A Vietnamese tour guide who bought medicine for one of the deceased is also under suspicion and is currently being questioned by police. Metropolitan Police Bureau officers are continuing their investigation into the murder-suicide case, which…
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Pattaya man dies under suspicious circumstances at restaurant
A Thai man died in a restaurant in Pattaya under suspicious circumstances, with his family suspecting foul play due to visible injuries on his body. The incident occurred yesterday, July 18, at an Isaan restaurant in the Nongprue sub-district, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province. Police officers from Bang Lamung Police Station, along with rescue volunteers, responded swiftly to the…
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TAT shines on Sri Racha tourism with magical island light show
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in partnership with Sri Racha Municipality, is set to present the Vijitr Chon Buri The Lighting Illumination: The Magical Island. This event will take place from tomorrow, July 20 to July 28 at Koh Loy in Sri Racha. Mayor of Sri Racha District Chatchai Timkrajang and Nat Khrutasutta, the Director of the Activities Department…
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Chon Buri launches Travel Mart 2024 to boost tourism revenue
Chon Buri has taken a major step to boost its tourism industry with the launch of the Chon Buri Travel Mart 2024. Governor Thawatchai Srithong, along with leaders from both the public and private sectors, inaugurated the tourism hotspot showcasing event, aiming to generate over a billion baht in tourism revenue. The event promoted business-to-business (B2B) networking with travel trade…
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CPF denies any fishy business in blackchin tilapia spread
CP Foods (CPF), a major player in the Charoen Pokphand agribusiness conglomerate, firmly denies any responsibility for the spread of invasive blackchin tilapia in Thailand. The company clarified that it is not the sole importer of the fish, as confirmed by the Department of Fisheries. Records indicate that 11 companies exported the fish to 17 countries roughly a decade ago.…
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Pattaya ice factory chills out local housewives and electricians
Pattaya City Administration and Buakhao Ice Factory management donated essential food items to local housewives and electricians. The event took place on Tuesday, July 16 in the multi-purpose area on the fourth floor, in front of the Thappraya Room at Pattaya City Hall. Pattaya Deputy Mayor Wutisak Rermkitkarn, who recently assumed his role, spearheaded the initiative. He was accompanied by…
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Thai man arrested for gold necklace theft after 4-hour standoff
Police arrested a Thai man at an apartment in the central province of Samut Sakhon for the theft of a gold necklace worth nearly 130,000 baht, following a four-hour police operation. The gold thief, 35 year old Nitirat “Mac” Rangnoi, committed the crime at a som tam restaurant in the central province of Nakhon Pathom at 3pm on July 12.…
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Thailand restaurant market to hit 400 billion baht in 2024
Central Restaurants Group (CRG) anticipates a 5% sales growth in 2024, driven by the digital wallet handout scheme, while Thailand’s restaurant market value is projected to reach 400 billion baht this year. Nath Vongphanich, CRG President, addressed the ruling Pheu Thai Party’s upcoming 10,000-baht digital wallet handout scheme, expected to launch in the fourth quarter. He mentioned that the company…
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Thai banks deny funding Myanmar junta’s weapon purchases
Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa issued a strong rebuttal to accusations from Move Forward Party (MFP)-list MP Rangsiman Rome, categorically denying that Thai banks or the government are involved in supporting weapons procurement for the Myanmar junta. These remarks follow a report from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in late June, which claimed Thai banks…
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Heavy rain warning issued for Bangkok and other regions
The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a warning for heavy rain across Bangkok today, July 19. Residents are advised to carry umbrellas, and those in hillside areas should be cautious of flash floods. The TMD’s 24-hour weather forecast indicates a strong monsoon trough crossing the upper northern and upper northeastern regions, combined with a moderately strong southwest monsoon covering…
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Myanmar couple surrenders over murder of Iranian restaurateur
A Myanmar couple suspected of the brutal murder of an Iranian restaurateur and his Thai wife has surrendered to police in Nakhon Pathom, expressing their wish to be repatriated. Police Major General Thawatkiat Jindakhuansanong, commander of Chon Buri police, revealed that police were in the process of seeking arrest warrants for 23 year old Kyaw Myint Oo and 19 year…
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The White Lotus effect ignites travel frenzy on Koh Samui
Koh Samui, the idyllic paradise island in the Gulf of Thailand, is basking in a wave of tourism enthusiasm. Recent data from Agoda shows a remarkable spike in interest, with international searches for accommodation soaring by 26% and domestic searches rising by 8% in June compared to the same period last year. The surge in interest coincides with the buzz…
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Fatal crash on Lampang-Phrae road kills woman, injures two others
A tragic accident involving a car and a 10-wheel truck occurred on the Lampang-Phrae road, just before reaching the Wang Ngern shrine, resulting in the death of a woman and injuries to two others, including a one year old child. Police from Mae Tha Police Station reported that the collision happened at 5pm yesterday, July 17. The police, including the…
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Man fatally stabs uncle, surrenders from hiding due to hunger
A man in Nakhon Ratchasima fatally stabbed his uncle and attacked two others following a heated family dispute. After a period of hiding in the forest, he arranged a surrender, citing head pains and hunger. District Chief Siwasek Sintharam and officers from the Phimai Police Station, along with local administrative officials, travelled to a rubber plantation in Rang Ga Yai subdistrict,…
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Suspect wanted for gold heist at Bangkok department store
A daring heist took place at a prominent department store in Min Buri district, Bangkok, where a lone rider made off with gold weighing 40 baht. The store’s CCTV captured the incident clearly, and the suspect was seen fleeing the scene on Ramkhamhaeng Road. Officers from the Min Buri Police Station responded to a report of a theft at the…
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Samui journalist threatened with violence over luxury villa report
A journalist from Channel 7 filed a complaint against the owner of some luxury villas in Koh Samui after the owner issued a violent threat against him for reporting a suspicious construction permit for the villas. Officers from the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) Division 4 are investigating the construction permit for 53 luxury villas of the Samui Green Cottages…
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Shocking hike: Thai industries spark concern over electricity rates
Thailand’s plan to hike electricity rates later this year could deter foreign direct investment, warned the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). The alert followed the Energy Regulatory Commission’s (ERC) announcement on Friday, indicating an imminent rise in power bills for both businesses and households. The ERC has proposed three new power tariff options, featuring increases from 11% to 44% above…
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Cyber police arrest woman for illegal loans in Trang
Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) officers apprehended a woman for operating an illegal lending business with a loan interest rate of 20% per month, handling around 3 million baht in transactions. Police executed a search warrant in Trang province and arrested 43 year old Khwanchira, seizing evidence including 28,000 baht in cash and two ATM cards. The investigation began when officers…
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Thai athletes’ Olympic uniform looks like waiter’s outfit
The grand reveal of Thailand‘s Olympic uniform for the Paris Games has set social media ablaze, with critics slamming the design as outdated and unfit for the global stage. Unveiled yesterday, July 17, on Stadium TH’s Facebook page, the uniform, modelled by national badminton star Sapsiree Taerattanachai, sparked a storm of controversy. The design, inspired by the Phraratchathan (Royally Bestowed)…
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Police arrest Laos-linked drug trafficking couple, 13,000 meth pills
Police officers arrested a couple in Ubon Ratchathani involved in a drug trafficking network from Laos, seizing over 13,000 methamphetamine pills they were transporting across provinces on a motorcycle. Police from the Border Patrol Police 227 Ubon Ratchathani, in collaboration with the Highway Police and Khong Chiam Investigation Unit, today, July 18, received a tip-off about a drug delivery by…
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Thai grandmother arrested for selling meth to buy milk
Police in Nakhon Phanom apprehended a local woman today for distributing meth, caught while soothing her grandson to sleep, she claimed a desperate need for money to buy milk for her grandson. The border district of Nakhon Phanom continues to struggle with drug trafficking issues. The problem extends beyond smuggling and has infiltrated local communities, partly due to unemployment leading some…
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Phone fiend: Thai woman calls out thief in Nonthaburi (video)
A Thai woman is demanding police arrest a thief who repeatedly stole mobile phones in the Nonthaburi province near Bangkok. In her case, she admitted falling victim to the serial thief after leaving the front door of her home open while she slept. The victim, 30 year old Sunanta, took to social media to warn others about the theft, which…
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Samut Sakhon releases one million prawns for river conservation
Samut Sakhon released one million black tiger prawns into the Tha Chin River to bolster aquatic populations and maintain ecological balance. The event took place at 11am yesterday, July 17, led by Samut Sakhon Governor Phon Damthornom, alongside local officials, civil servants, and residents. The ceremony was held in honour of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s 72nd birthday, marking six…
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Former Thai MP faces charges over film fiasco
Former Thai Civilised Party MP Mongkolkit Suksintharanon faces charges for allegedly breaching the code of ethics by skipping a crucial House meeting to catch a film. The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) voted 6:1 to charge Mongkolkit, now a Democrat Party member, for missing a House session on December 15, 2021. The NACC plans to take the case to the Supreme…
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MFP leader asserts party will not be dissolved
Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Chaithawat Tulathon stands firm, confidently asserting that his party will not be dissolved by the Constitutional Court next month. However, not everyone shares his optimism. MP Rangsiman Rome has voiced serious doubts about their chances. Chaithawat appeared upbeat despite the looming court decision on August 7. In stark contrast, party-list MP Rangsiman Rome expressed deep…
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Missile attack on Naypyidaw Airport kills 16 soldiers
Armed groups launched a missile attack on Naypyidaw International Airport in Myanmar, resulting in significant damage to three aircraft and the deaths of 16 soldiers. This marks the fifth attack on this airport since the start of the year. High-ranking officials from the Karenni Army (KA) reported on July 16, at 9am, that armed groups MKCDF, MRF, and BWM reportedly…
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