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  • Pattaya NewsSloshed and splashed: Tipsy Thai man makes waves in Pattaya

    Sloshed and splashed: Tipsy Thai man makes waves in Pattaya

    Pattaya officials sounded the alarm yesterday after a booze-soaked escapade by a local Thai man made waves in front of the Amari Hotel. The drunken Thai man, clearly under the influence, took a less-than-graceful plunge into the sea, leaving onlookers in disbelief. Pattaya City municipal officers dashed to the scene, only to find the soggy thrill-seeker showing all the signs…

  • Thailand NewsChai-nce of a lifetime: Thai man’s 12 million baht lottery windfall

    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 NewsSuicidal Thai man goes ghost hunting to seek advice on afterlife

    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 NewsTragedy strikes after man’s fatal fall from Pattaya hotel

    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 NewsElderly man dies after falling from ladder in Chanthaburi orchard

    Elderly man dies after falling from ladder in Chanthaburi orchard

    An 85 year old man tragically died after falling from a ladder while tending to durian flowers in Chanthaburi. Emergency medical teams performed CPR and used a defibrillator but the man was found unresponsive under a durian tree, and could not be revived. Police Lieutenant Pacharapol Tanjing of the Chanthaburi City Police Station received a report of a serious accident…

  • Thailand NewsToilet terror: Thai man’s shocking snake bite nightmare (video)

    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 NewsThai man regrets career choice as peers earn higher salaries

    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 NewsThai-ing up loose ends: Fake prosecutor’s fraud case grows

    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 NewsThai man falls from six-story Pattaya hotel

    Thai man falls from six-story Pattaya hotel

    A tragic incident occurred yesterday morning when a 23 year old Thai man fell from a six-story hotel in Soi Pattaya 5, Banglamung, Chon Buri. The incident took place at 9.36am yesterday, prompting an immediate response from Pattaya City police and the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Foundation. Upon arrival, authorities discovered Sahatsawat’s body in the hotel parking lot, causing panic…

  • Thailand NewsThai man found dead in Sattahip pond

    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 NewsSnip, snip, hooray! Caring barber gives homeless man a cut above

    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 NewsBangkok bus passengers rally to save man’s life during seizure

    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 NewsMan dies holding inhaler during social gathering in Prachuap Khiri Khan

    Man dies holding inhaler during social gathering in Prachuap Khiri Khan

    A middle-aged man suffering from asthma passed away during a casual gathering with friends in the Khlong Wan district of Prachuap Khiri Khan. The deceased, identified as 46 year old Subin, was found lying on his side with an asthma inhaler tightly gripped in his right hand, suggesting he might have been struggling with a severe asthma attack before his…

  • Thailand NewsStranded man sells appliances for 800 baht to visit ill sister

    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 NewsThai man robs store for 900 baht to buy rice for sick family

    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 NewsPattaya police pacify possessed man with exorcism in unexpected late-night disturbance

    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…

  • Thailand NewsThai man’s mysterious disappearance makes waves: Fortune-teller’s underwater prediction sparks search

    Thai man’s mysterious disappearance makes waves: Fortune-teller’s underwater prediction sparks search

    A local fortune-teller prophecised that a missing 68 year old Thai man, who mysteriously disappeared from his home in Buriram, northeast Thailand, was underwater. The local fortune-teller’s claims prompted villagers and rescue teams to search both underwater and on land. Incredibly, two days after he went missing, the man returned home unharmed, revealing that he had been sitting and sleeping…

  • Thailand NewsMystery rash on Thai man: environmental allergy suspected after ineffective treatment

    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…

  • Thailand NewsMysterious death of Thai man just days after leaving prison

    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…

  • Thailand NewsTragic suicide at Noi Bai Airport: Thai man jumps off third floor amid abnormal behaviour signs

    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…

  • Economy NewsFinancially embarrassed elderly Thai man found hanged one day after birthday

    Financially embarrassed elderly Thai man found hanged one day after birthday

    Just one day after his 69th birthday, an elderly Thai man allegedly took his own life after reportedly being in a bad financial situation. The man, Nopparat, was discovered by his neighbour hanging on the second-floor balcony outside a rented room above shops in Thalang, Phuket. Police say he was found with package tape around his neck tied to an…

  • Transport NewsDead passenger on Bangkok-bound flight had Covid

    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 NewsThai man jailed for rape in London massage parlour

    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 NewsThai man arrested for alleged rape, drowning, burning Burmese woman

    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 NewsFamily of Thai murder victim alleges affair with Swiss man’s wife

    Family of Thai murder victim alleges affair with Swiss man’s wife

    The family of the Thai man who was beaten to death in Udon Thani, allegedly by a Swiss man, has spoken up, saying they believe the killing was over a romantic affair. In previous reports, the Swiss national allegedly told police that he acted in self-defence after the Thai man had entered his home wielding a gun and demanded money. …

  • Covid-19 NewsMiscommunication over rules sees Thai man angrily footing bill for Covid test in Phuket

    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 NewsThai man arrested after beating and killing dog for being “mangy”

    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 NewsThai man accidentally kills himself with homemade bomb

    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…