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- Phuket News
German woman bitten by suspected shark at Phang Nga beach
A German woman underwent surgery at a hospital in Phuket yesterday after being bitten by an unidentified fish, suspected to be a shark while swimming in the sea off Khao Lak Beach in the southern province of Phang Nga. The 57 year old woman, Elke Maier, was swimming with her four family members near Khaolak Laguna Resort on November 29 when…
- Bangkok News
Death toll rises to 6 in Rama II bridge collapse near Bangkok
The death toll from the bridge collapse on Rama II Road in Samut Sakhon province near Bangkok rose from three to six with the final body recovered on Saturday, November 30. The steel launching truss collapsed while a concrete segment was being installed on the bridge over Rama II Road on November 29. Initially, three construction workers out of 39…
- Thailand News
Thai man jumps from reversing pickup as it crashes into 27 vehicles
A Thai delivery driver lost control of his company pickup, causing it to reverse and crash into 27 vehicles parked at the Baan Ua-Athorn Hathairat community in the Khlong Samwa district of Bangkok yesterday, November 28. Victims of the accident shared footage of the crash and the damaged vehicles on the TikTok app. A Thai woman posted a video on…
- Thailand News
Thailand to host 2025 SEA Games and ASEAN Para Games with 2 billion baht budget
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports announced yesterday that Thailand will host the 2025 Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) and ASEAN Para Games with a budget of over 2 billion baht. Thailand is set to host the 33rd SEA Games, which will take place in three main provinces: Bangkok, Chon Buri, and Songkhla, from December 9 to 20, 2025. The…
- Crime News
Thai man rapes 10 year old girl on boat and sells her explicit videos
Police arrested a Thai man on a boat near Koh Si Chang, an island in Chon Buri province yesterday after explicit videos of him raping a 10 year old girl were sold online. Cyber police officers yesterday, November 28, rushed to Koh Si Chang by helicopter to arrest the 23 year old rapist, Settawut, who was on a boat named…
- Business News
Thailand’s economy shifts into gear but auto industry hits a bump
Thailand’s economy is on a cautious upswing, buoyed by a surge in exports, a bustling tourism sector, and healthier private consumption. Yet, the road ahead isn’t entirely smooth, with the automotive industry hitting a bump. The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has laid bare the mixed fortunes in its recent October economic report, painting a picture of resilience tinged with challenges.…
- Thailand News
Driver escapes unscathed after bus catches fire in central Thailand
A dangerous fire broke out on a bus travelling on the Asian Highway in the central province of Ang Thong. Fortunately, the bus had no passengers, and the driver managed to escape unscathed. Officers from Mueang Ang Thong Police Station coordinated with the Ban It Sub-district Administration Office to dispatch a fire engine to the Asian Highway at about 6pm…
- Thailand News
Thai man finds head-scratching scene near Bangkok airport
A Thai man stumbled upon the body of an unidentified man with a severe head wound on the side of Kamphaengphet 6 Road, near Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok, yesterday, November 28. The 57 year old man, Banjong, alerted officers from Don Mueang Police Station to a grassy area along Kamphaengphet 6 Road, where the body was discovered. Banjong…
- Thailand News
Mentally ill Thai woman suspected in Chiang Mai missing boy case
A five year old boy with special needs went missing from an education centre in Mae Wang district in the northern province of Chiang Mai on Wednesday. The boy, Napaphat “Pleum” Chaisawat, disappeared from the Special Education Centre in the afternoon. He was wearing red sportswear with the number 23 on his shirt. Security camera footage from the centre showed…
- Thailand News
Bridge collapse on Rama II Road leaves 3 dead and over 10 injured
A concrete segment of a bridge under construction over Rama II Road in Samut Sakhon province near Bangkok collapsed at about 4am today resulting in three deaths and more than 10 injuries. The deadly accident occurred on Rama II Road today, November 29, while 39 construction workers were working on the project. A concrete segment, along with the launching gantry…
- Thailand News
Laotian influencer commits suicide over allegedly VIP patron loss
A Laotian woman tragically committed suicide during a livestream yesterday allegedly because she lost a VIP patron who paid her over 100,000 baht per month. Officers from Hua Mark Police Station last night, November 27, were alerted that a woman died from a gunshot wound at a house in Soi Krungthep Kritha 7, Section 4, on Rama 9 Road in the Bangkapi…
- Thailand News
Naked and afraid: Thai man confronts thief with desperate plea
A Thai man shared a video of his plea to a thief on social media and sought help from local police officers in the northern province of Chiang Rai after his condominium room was a victim of two robberies. The victim shared the video, in which he begged the thief not to break into his room, on the news Facebook…
- Thailand News
Family suspect black magic in deaths of Thai man and daughter
A Thai man and his daughter died under mysterious circumstances in their home in the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat. Relatives suspect their deaths may be linked to the woman’s belief in black magic. A relative visited the home of 87 year old Samreng and his 57 year old daughter, Katechada, in the Pak Phun sub-district of Mueang Nakhon…
- Thailand News
Nong Bua Lamphu gunman surrenders amid hunger, exhaustion
The Thai gunman who murdered three people in the Isaan province of Nong Bua Lamphu surrendered to the police today, claiming exhaustion and hunger. The 58 year old gunman, Samart, hid in the Na Klang district of Nong Bua Lamphu forest after he shot dead three victims in the Si Bun Rueng district yesterday, November 27. The three victims were…
- Thailand News
Jealous Thai man stabbed to death after physically assaulting lover
A jealous Thai man physically assaulted his lover today at a rented room in the central province of Prachin Buri and ended up being stabbed to death by her. The 22 year old Thai woman, Thitinan, called officers from the Si Maha Pho Police Station to the scene of the incident at around 12.45am today, November 28, after she stabbed…
- Thailand News
Hospital blunder blamed for death of pregnant wife and unborn son
A Thai man is seeking justice following the tragic deaths of his pregnant wife and unborn son, attributing their demise to a misdiagnosis at a hospital in the Si Racha district of Chon Buri. The 39 year old man, Wissanu Kirdchor, transported the bodies of his 39 year old wife, Lampai Pew-on, and their unborn son to their home province…
- Thailand News
Nong Bua Lamphu gunman hides in forest, declares intent to kill another
The Thai gunman who shot and killed three people in the Isaan province of Nong Bua Lamphu has been hiding in a forest since yesterday, November 27. He declared that he intends to kill another victim before surrendering to the police. The 57 year old gunman, identified as Samart, fled from the Sui Bun Rueang district to the Na Klang…
- Thailand News
Thai police ignore hit-and-run case linked to stolen vehicle (video)
A Thai couple urged police officers in the central province of Pathum Thani to take their hit-and-run case more seriously, as they also suspect the perpetrator of being involved in stolen vehicle trafficking. Following police inaction, the couple, Suthat Naenchoo and Nongluck Chansook, sought help from non-profit organisation Saimai Survive to seek justice. The organisation held a press conference yesterday,…
- Bangkok News
AV content or real? Bangkok police deny public sex after explicit video goes viral
Bangkok officers denied allegations of public sex outside a police station after a video allegedly showing a food delivery rider performing oral sex on a policeman was shared widely on Thai social media. The video was posted on the X account พระจันทร์ ลายกระต่าย (meaning “Rabbit Moon”) yesterday, November 26, with a caption reading, “Very disgusting! Where is this police officer…
- Thailand News
Thai man swindles 1.1 million baht from Chinese man
Police arrested a 26 year old Thai man for defrauding a Chinese national of 1.1 million baht. He claimed to have close connections with a senior police officer and offered to secure the release of the Chinese national’s friend from detention. The Chinese national filed a complaint against the 26 year old Thai man named Thanajit in March last year over…
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- Bangkok News
Thai man urged by police to retrieve lost wallet containing drugs
Bangkok police officers yesterday took to social media to search for a Thai man who accidentally dropped his wallet containing drugs at a shopping mall in the Prawet district. Officers from Prawet Police Station shared a picture of the wallet on their Facebook page yesterday, November 26, accompanied by a caption that read: “Nong Nat… You lost your wallet at…
- Thailand News
10,000 baht digital wallet theft behind fatal shooting in Nong Bua Lamphu
The theft of a 10,000-baht financial handout under the digital wallet scheme is reportedly the motive behind a fatal shooting in the Isaan province of Nong Bua Lamphu today. The Naresuan Rescue Association reported this morning that a mass shooting occurred in the Si Bun Rueang district. Three people lost their lives in the incident, while the gunman, 58 year…
- Thailand News
Fatal shooting in Samut Prakarn motivated by adultery, not debt
A police investigation revealed that adultery between the gunman and the dead woman was the motive for the fatal shooting in Samut Prakan province, near Bangkok, on Monday, November 25, not the debt repayment dispute. The shooting occurred at around 8.30pm at a house in Soi Sukha Phiban 2/2. Four people, including the gunman, lost their lives. An eight year…
- Thailand News
Thailand introduces new laws to protect migrant workers’ rights
In a bold crackdown on labour trafficking, the Thai Interior Ministry is rolling out sweeping new regulations to bolster protections for migrant workers and their families. With Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s stamp of approval, the long-awaited measures are set to debut in the Royal Gazette any day now, targeting workers from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam. Interior Ministry spokesperson Traisuree…
- Thailand News
BREAKING: 4 killed in Nong Bua Lamphu mass shooting, gunman on the run
Another mass shooting occurred in the Isaan province of Nong Bua Lamphu today, November 27, claiming four lives in the Si Bun Rueang district. The gunman is currently at large, reportedly fleeing the scene on a blue motocross motorcycle. The official Facebook page of the Narresuan Rescue Association reported the shocking incident in the Ban Fai Hin community, located in…
- Thailand News
Dashcam footage exposes foreign man attack on tuk tuk driver (video)
A Thai woman took to social media to search for a foreign man who attacked a Thai tuk tuk driver during a ride on a road in the Isaan province of Khon Kaen. The woman, who witnessed the physical assault, shared dashcam footage of the incident with a local news Facebook page to draw the attention of the police and…
- Thailand News
Australian man melts hearts with sweet chat with Butterbear
An Australian man went viral among Thai TikTokers after a heartwarming TikTok video captured his lovely conversation with Thailand’s beloved mascot, Butterbear. The video was shared yesterday, November 25, by a Thai woman identified only as Kae. It featured her foreign boyfriend engaging in a video call with Butterbear, showcasing a sweet and affectionate tone. The clip, posted on her…
- Thailand News
Thai monk in Isaan denies sexual encounter allegation with followers
A Thai monk in the Isaan province of Maha Sarakham denied engaging in sexual activities with his followers and accused another monk of attempting to tarnish his reputation due to a financial dispute. The accusations against the renowned monk surfaced after the news Facebook page J Moi V+ (เจ๊มอย v+) shared the story yesterday, November 25. The page claimed to…
- Thailand News
Thai man sorry for brutal assault of Bangkok taxi driver (video)
A Thai man yesterday turned himself in at a police station after brutally assaulting a 70 year old taxi driver following an accident on Borommaratchachonnani Road in Bangkok on November 19. The old driver, who has no family members, remains in hospital since the incident. A viral video shared on a Facebook news page showed the motorcycle rider, later identified…
