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- Thailand News
Chai-nce of a lifetime: Thai man’s 12 million baht lottery windfall
A humble Thai man from Chai Nat, Thailand, bagged an extraordinary 12 million baht after a fluke win in the lottery. What he thought would be a simple flutter on a local draw turned into a life-changing windfall, all thanks to a lucky twist of fate. At 4:30pm yesterday, December 1, Chomphon, a resident of Hang Nam Sakhon subdistrict in…
- Thailand News
Suicidal Thai man goes ghost hunting to seek advice on afterlife
A suicidal Thai man with a death wish embarked on a ghost hunt, hoping for some heavenly advice on whether the spiritual world is more comfortable than living in the material world. The 55 year old ghost hunter rode his motorbike from Chon Buri to the eerily famous Bang Pakong River Bridge in Chachoengsao province, determined to find out if…
- Thailand News
Tragedy strikes after man’s fatal fall from Pattaya hotel
A tragic scene unfolded at a hotel on Sukhumvit Road, Na Jomtien when a shocking accident saw a man fatally fall to his death. At precisely 9.50pm on November 2, Police Colonel Watthanachai Saengrit, the head honcho of Na Jomtien Police Station, received the alarming news. Wasting no time, he dashed to the scene, joined by medics from Wat Yan…
- Thailand News
Thai man beaten unconscious by guards and tourists in Sattahip
A Thai man was reportedly beaten unconscious by security guards and tourists outside an entertainment venue in Sattahip after an argument with his girlfriend. The Thai man, 30 year old Peeraphat and his 28 year old girlfriend Maneeya recounted the incident to The Pattaya News, stating that they were attacked by several security guards and men in a parking lot in Sattahip district,…
- Thailand News
Toilet terror: Thai man’s shocking snake bite nightmare (video)
In a scene straight out of a horror film, a Thai man endured a nightmarish encounter when a snake, hiding in his toilet, sank its fangs into his testicles. The terrifying incident occurred on Monday, August 19 at 10am, when the unsuspecting man went to relieve himself, according to his now-viral Facebook post. Living in Thailand during the rainy season…
- Thailand News
Thai man regrets career choice as peers earn higher salaries
A Thai man expressed feelings of failure after comparing his life to the successes of his peers. He chose a government job with a salary of 18,000 baht, while his university friends, who opted for private sector jobs, earned nearly 100,000 baht. The 28 year old Thai man took to the social media platform Pantip to voice his frustration. Seeing…
- Bangkok News
Thai-ing up loose ends: Fake prosecutor’s fraud case grows
An investigation into a Thai man accused of posing as a prosecutor and engaging in fraudulent activities is expanding, according to a source from the prosecution. Thai police are delving deeper into the actions of Mongkol Preesukkasem, who was apprehended last Thursday, July 25, while delivering a law enforcement lecture at a high school in Nonthaburi. Taling Chan police in…
- Thailand News
Thai man rides tricycle 5 days in rain to aid family in Sukhothai
A 60 year old Thai man embarked on a perilous journey, riding his motorised tricycle from Trang to Sukhothai through heavy rain for four nights and five days, despite having no money. His mission was to reunite with and support his struggling daughter and five grandchildren. Sithidon, originally from Wang Thong Daeng, Mueang district, Sukhothai, had been working in Trang…
- Thailand News
Thai man found dead in Sattahip pond
The Royal Thai Police discovered the body of a Thai man in a pond in Sattahip district, Chon Buri on Wednesday. Sattahip police, along with rescue workers from the Sawang Rojanatham Sathan Foundation, responded to the report around noon, on May 29. At the scene, officials identified the deceased as 48 year old Pongthep Thongho, who was found lying face…
- Thailand News
Snip, snip, hooray! Caring barber gives homeless man a cut above
A heartwarming moment unfolded when a compassionate barber decided to give a free haircut to a dishevelled homeless man who happened to pass by his shop. This kind act quickly garnered praise on social media, highlighting the barber’s commitment to helping his community while honing his skills. Bank, the owner of a barbershop, yesterday, May 26, shared with Khaosod Online…
- Thailand News
Bangkok bus passengers rally to save man’s life during seizure
A swift response from bus passengers and a motorcycle rider’s assistance resulted in an emergency detour to the hospital for a middle-aged man who suffered a seizure and lost consciousness on a Bangkok bus. The incident, which unfolded at noon today, April 11, was captured on video and subsequently shared online, drawing widespread praise for the collaborative rescue effort. The…
- Thailand News
Man on rampage in Sisaket injures cop and residents with crowbar
A 50 year old Thai man’s violent rampage in Sisaket Province ended with a police officer seriously injured and the assailant subdued by an electric gun. The incident unfolded in the small community of Ban Kradaw, where the man, identified as Boonyiam, attacked an elderly man on a motorcycle with a metal crowbar, breaking his arm. A female village head…
- Thailand News
Stranded man sells appliances for 800 baht to visit ill sister
A 56 year old man was deceived and abandoned by a van driver, leaving him stranded along Bang Na-Trat Road, Bang Phli district, Samut Prakan province. Phorncharoen Saengthothep, originally from Udon Thani, was travelling back home to care for his sick sister suffering from diabetes and had sold his rice cooker and fridge for 800 baht to fund his journey.…
- Thailand News
Thai man robs store for 900 baht to buy rice for sick family
A Thai man was arrested for robbing a convenience store using a fake gun, tearfully confessing he had no money to buy rice for his sick mother-in-law and wife. The 24 year old, Thanawut Thiapthanom, admitted to the crime, stating he also used drugs to help him work longer hours and earn more money. He was tracked and seized by…
- Pattaya News
Pattaya police pacify possessed man with exorcism in unexpected late-night disturbance
A most unusual scenario unfolded on Thappraya Road in Pattaya, in the early hours of today. Pattaya police found themselves playing the role of exorcists when they were called in to placate a local man, aged between 40 to 45 years old, who was causing a late-night disturbance. The man, who was said to be possessed, had been wreaking havoc…
- Pattaya News
Pattaya night takes a dark turn: Russian tourist mugged in brutal phone snatch attack
A distressing event unfolded in the early hours of today in Pattaya as a 23 year old Russian tourist, reported being mugged and assaulted by two Thai men. The victim, Aleksandra Rychkova, was making her way back to her condominium after a late-night visit to a convenience store when she was brutally attacked, with her phone stolen in the process.…
- Thailand News
Mystery rash on Thai man: environmental allergy suspected after ineffective treatment
A Thai man suffered from an unexplained rash. The initial diagnosis suspected shingles, but shingles treatment proved ineffective. A second hospital later suggested the cause may be an environmental allergy. Social media users expressed concern and shared their thoughts on the unusual condition. A Facebook page named ‘Ee Sor Ka Yhee Khao 2’ posted pictures of a patient with a…
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Mysterious death of Thai man just days after leaving prison
A 46 year old Thai man, recently released from prison, was found dead under a broken election banner in the northeast Nakhon Ratchasima province, just three days after his release. Authorities believe the cause of death could be sudden heart failure due to the extreme heat and his weak physical condition. The body of the ex-prisoner was found beside a…
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Tragic suicide at Noi Bai Airport: Thai man jumps off third floor amid abnormal behaviour signs
A Thai man yesterday committed suicide after he jumped off the third floor of Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi, Vietnam. The man was reportedly showing abnormal behaviour signs before the incident. Noi Bai Airport spokesperson reported that at 1.25pm yesterday the Thai man, aged about 40 to 45 years old, climbed over the railing near the escalator in the T2…
- Northern Thailand News
Irate Thai man who set his own car on fire has absolutely no regrets
An irate Thai man who set his car on fire in the northeast Udon Thani province has absolutely no regrets. The man, 58 year old Panya, set fire to his sedan on Sunday after continuing to experience problems with the car’s electrical system and trouble getting the car to start. The issues really ground Panya’s gears. When he wanted to…
- Transport News
Dead passenger on Bangkok-bound flight had Covid
Passengers on a flight to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport discovered that the only thing more unpleasant than an unruly passenger is a dead one. A 71 year old Thai man died mid-flight as an aircraft travelled from Saudi Arabia to Bangkok’s main airport. Testing showed the man was infected with Covid-19 at the time of his death. Little information has been released…
- Crime News
Thai man jailed for rape in London massage parlour
London Metropolitan Police is appealing for more women to come forward after a Thai massage therapist was jailed for 11 years for the rape and sexual assault of two women. Kensington-based Mongkhon Thopwan was sentenced on Friday after being convicted on March 21 of 5 counts of assault by penetration, and one count of causing a person to engage in…
- Crime News
Thai man arrested for alleged rape, drowning, burning Burmese woman
A 21 year old Burmese woman died after Thai man allegedly abducted, raped, accidentally drowned her, then set her body on fire. The incident took place in Prachin Buri and police have now arrested a 27 year old man who is alleged to have confessed to his crime, saying he was haunted by her spirit. Boonlai Buaman is working for…
- Northern Thailand News
Family of man killed by Swiss man claims 300,000 baht missing
After a Swiss man beat an intruding Thai man to death claiming self-defence, the family of the deceased claimed it was not a robbery but rather a confrontation involving an affair with the Swiss man’s wife. Now the mother of the man who was beaten to death claims that nearly 300,000 baht went missing during the incident at the Swiss…
- Covid-19 News
Miscommunication over rules sees Thai man angrily footing bill for Covid test in Phuket
After a Thai man’s angry video went viral over allegedly having to pay for a Covid-19 test in order to enter Phuket, the provincial Vice Governor has responded. Piyapong Choowong admitted that the rule for those entering Phuket had recently changed, nixing the requirement of those arriving to undergo a Covid rapid antigen test. The man says he paid 450…
- Crime News
Thai man arrested after beating and killing dog for being “mangy”
A 24 year old Thai man has been arrested in northeastern Thailand’s Udon Thani province, for beating and killing a dog because it appeared to be “mangy.” Watchdog Thailand, posted a graphic video clip on Facebook of the man assaulting the dog several times with a knife and pipe in front of its owner’s house. Later that day, the dog’s owner…
- Crime News
Thai man accidentally kills himself with homemade bomb
A young Thai man has accidentally killed himself with a homemade bomb in the Muang district of Kanchanaburi province this morning. 22 year old Amornthep Thongchomphu was found dead with his arm blown off after the bomb exploded in a field near his home. Local police went to the scene at about 11am, outside the man’s house in Ban Nong…
- Chiang Mai News
Thai man victim of ‘attractive foreign woman sex scam’, warns others to beware!
PHOTO: Channel 7 A man from Chiang Mai, in northern Thailand, has shared his story of online blackmail in a Channel 7 TV News report. He says it’s a warning for Thai men to beware of attractive foreign women. The man, a dance teacher from Chang Khan sub-district, says he was befriended by an attractive foreign woman on Facebook. The…
