Thailand
- Tourism News
Divine destinations: Thailand’s tourism authority paves way for spiritual sojourns
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is gearing up to host an event that aims to promote 12 religious tourism routes across the country. This initiative seeks to stimulate tourism and boost revenue by catering to tourists who seek religious activities or follow a spiritual path. Yuthasak Supasorn, the Governor of TAT, shared data from the Ministry of Commerce revealing…
- Events
2nd CISW Thailand Top Wellness World Summit to discuss the future of Thailand’s wellness industry
The 2nd CISW Thailand Top Wellness World Summit, scheduled for 30th June 2023 at the luxurious Grande Centre Point Sukhumvit 55, aims to bolster Thailand’s wellness industry by fostering collaborations and partnerships in art cultural wellness and well-being living standards. The summit aims to provide unparalleled opportunities for Thailand to emerge as a leading destination for wellness services, tourism, and…
- Thailand News
Soldier of deceit: Thai woman’s shocking revelation exposes husband’s camouflage of lies
A Thai woman from Buriram province in the northeastern part of Thailand revealed to the media that her husband deceived her into thinking he was a soldier. She also discovered that three other women fell victim to the fake soldier. The 35 year old victim, A, told ThaiRath that she met her husband, 37 year old Amnart, in 2018 on…
- Thailand News
Tragic gasp: Indian man’s nitrogen suicide stuns Pattaya rental scene
An Indian man took his own life by inhaling nitrogen gas in a rental room in Pattaya. He sent an email to a real estate agent before the incident informing them of his plan to commit suicide. The real estate agent notified Mueang Pattaya Police Station after receiving the email from the Indian man, 30 year old Vibin Vijayakumar, which…
- Thailand News
Tragic school incident rocks Chiang Mai: 16 year old student murders teenage rival
A 16 year old boy yesterday murdered a 14 year old adversary with an axe at a school in the Mae Ai district of Chiang Mai. Officers from Mae Ai Police Station rushed to the incident in the school’s canteen area and discovered the lifeless body of the 14 year old student. He had several head wounds and his skull…
- Thailand News
Bully blues: Terrified Thai teenager trades classrooms for bedroom sanctuary for 3 years
A 15 year old boy is so scared of a school bully that he has refused to attend school for three years, finding refuge in his bedroom for the past three years. The teenager is now getting help to overcome his fear of the school bully. Officers from the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security visited the boy’s home…
- Thailand Weather Updates
National Astronomical Research Institute forecasts today as longest day in Thailand
The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand today announced that the Summer Solstice or ‘Srisamayan’ will result in the longest day and shortest night of the year. The Sun will pause at the highest point in the north today. The term ‘Solstice’ comes from the Indo-European word stice, meaning steady or pause. The Summer Solstice signifies the day when the…
- Thailand News
RTP warn porn enthusiasts to stay ‘hard’ on security as unsuspecting victim loses 3 million baht
The Royal Thai Police (RTP) issued a warning to pornography lovers to be vigilant after a victim was fleeced of 3 million baht after he browsed an illegal porn website. The RTP yesterday told a gathering press pack that the top five scams in Thailand included counterfeit products and services, fraudulent part-time or freelance jobs, loan scams, call centre scams,…
- Thailand News
Jealous taxi driver stabs colleague for alleged affair with his wife
A jealous Thai taxi driver suspected his colleague of having an affair with his wife so stabbed him on a road in Samut Prakarn province near Bangkok. The victim, who is in hospital recovering from his injuries, denied the accusation. Phra Samut Chedi Police Station officers were yesterday notified about the stabbing, which took place on the road in front…
- Thailand News
Fat cat’s fateful fall: A ‘windscreen’ of opportunity for purrfection
A fat cat yesterday used one of its nine lives as it tumbled from the fifth floor of a condominium in Thailand and broke its fall on the front windscreen of a pickup. As a consequence, the pickup’s windscreen was shattered by the 4-kilogramme fat cat. The fat cat’s owner, a Thai woman named Bambie, posted a video of the…
- Crime News
Nonthaburi woman arrested over 75,000 baht airline ticket scam on Facebook
Royal Thau Police arrested a 27 year old woman in Nonthaburi province for her involvement in a fraudulent airline ticket scam. The arrest followed a warrant issued on April 19 for charges related to identity theft, conspiracy to defraud the public, and spreading false computer data. The case began when a victim discovered a Facebook page named Annemarie Amsden, advertising job…
- World News
A ray of hope for Aussie mum in a coma after life-threatening tumble in Thailand (video)
The husband of an Aussie mum of three left in a coma after an accidental fall in Thailand announced that there has been an improvement to his wife’s condition but added she is still in a critical condition. Kylee Enwright has been in a coma for more than three weeks following a fall that caused her to hit her head…
- Northern Thailand News
Motorcyclist survives 40 metre fall near Doi Khun Tan
A motorcyclist survived a 40 metre fall near Doi Khun Tan National Park. He recounted the terrifying experience of plunging in the early hours of this morning due to stopping by the roadside. At around 2am today, police and rescue teams from Hang Chat sub-district received a report of a man injured in a deep ravine beside a road near…
- Thailand News
Explosion at Ratchaburi’s Canal Hotel causes collapse, injures 2
An explosion at a renowned hotel in Ratchaburi province caused the building to collapse, injuring two individuals who were promptly hospitalised. The incident occurred at The Canal Hotel in Hua Phai sub-district and was reported at 9.30am today. Officials immediately arrived at the scene, accompanied by representatives from relevant authorities, reported KhaoSod. The gas explosion is reported to have caused…
- Thailand News
Tik-shock: Baht bus operator gets tough on risqué ride with Chinese viral vixen
A baht bus operator in Chiang Mai has recently implemented stricter measures in response to viral TikTok videos featuring a provocative Chinese woman on one of their buses in the province. On Friday, June 16, a Chinese woman, under the TikTok handle @huanxi59, posted a video that quickly gained attention. The video showcased her seated on the baht bus floor,…
- Road deaths
Lorry driver collapses during U-turn in Thanyaburi, passer-by attempts rescue
A 58 year old lorry driver collapsed at the wheel while completing a U-turn on the Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok road in Thanyaburi, Pathum Thani province. The man was rushed to Thanyaburi Hospital but later passed away. The incident occurred at 1.40am today. At the scene, a 12-wheeled lorry with the registration number 72-5313 Nakhon Pathom was found parked in the middle…
- Thailand News
Young Thai man safely escorts mother-daughter duo on dangerous 10km night walk (video)
An act of kindness recently circled on social media in Thailand. Two Thai women, a mother and her daughter, were walking along a dark and dangerous road at night, attempting to cover a 10-kilometre distance to their home when a kind-hearted young man offered assistance. The story, shared by TikTok user @jobji08, tells of the women walking with no lights…
- Eastern Thailand News
Rayong multi-vehicle crash injures factory workers, investigation underway
A multi-vehicle collision in Rayong last night left several injured, including factory workers travelling on a bus. The accident, which occurred on a bridge, involved a Thai Dago company bus, an Isuzu pickup truck, and a Mercedes-Benz sedan. Authorities are investigating the cause, while all the victims have been sent to local hospitals for treatment. Upon reaching the scene on…
- Crime News
Thai mother loses son in restaurant shooting during ordination ceremony
A grieving mother is reeling after her eldest son was shot dead at a restaurant pub during the ordination ceremony of her middle child. The tragedy unfolded in Thailand’s Chachoengsao province and resulted in two fatalities. In an incident that has left a family devastated, the fatal shooting took place at a restaurant pub in the Plaeng Yao district. The…
- Thailand News
Paws for justice: 100,000 baht reward to nab gunman of peaceful pooch
A reward of 100,000 baht has been offered to help catch the culprit behind the shooting of a peaceful dog at a Ban Phueng Tok residence. The crime remains unsolved, with the gunman suspected to be a professional killer. He or she had previously targeted the dog with a laser beam. The incident took place in Ban Phueng Tok, Non…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Thai weather warnings: 26 provinces face heavy rain, southern coast sees 2 metre waves
Rainfall is lessening nationwide today, but the Thai Meteorological Department warns that 26 provinces still face heavy rain and thunderstorm, affecting 40% of the area. The southern coastal region will experience waves higher than 2 metres during this time. The department forecasted that a moderate southwesterly monsoon will cover the Andaman Sea in Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand, combined…
- Thailand News
Kanchanaburi police chief denies link to viral video with YouTuber My Mate Nate
The Commander of the Kanchanaburi Provincial Police Office vehemently denied any involvement of his police officers in the video featuring the American YouTuber, Nathan Bartling, also known as My Mate Nate. The viral video, created by Bartling, showcased him, his team members, and 50 individuals dressed as police officers engaging in a hide-and-seek game at an abandoned shopping mall. While…
- Crime News
Heated petrol station confrontation leads to father and son’s arrest in Prachinburi
The police issued a statement addressing a viral video of an intense confrontation at a petrol station, in which a hot-headed young man and his father were apprehended. The incident occurred on Sunday in Prachinburi province, Thailand, and involved the father of the young man attempting to obstruct police during the arrest. The youth was charged with two offences, while…
- Thailand News
Esteemed Thai monk Luang Pu Saeng Yanwaro passes away at 99
Yesterday, the Facebook page of esteemed Thai monk Luang Pu Saeng Yanwaro announced the passing of the renowned spiritual figure at the age of 99. The post shared that his remains would be sent to the realm of nirvana, by Buddhist tradition. Previously, the Facebook page of Luang Pu Sing Thong Phaphakro‘s disciples had posted about the monk’s condition, stating…
- Crime News
South Koreans arrested in Thailand for overstay, linked to gambling and fraud
Thai authorities have arrested four South Korean suspects, including one with alleged ties to illegal online gambling worth over 163 million baht (US$4,686,603). The suspects were apprehended on overstaying charges before being brought to trial today. Immigration Bureau officials, led by Pol. Lt. Gen Pakphumpipat Satchapun, arrested the following individuals. One suspect, 35 year old South Korean national, Kim (alias),…
- Thailand News
Man fatally shoots himself while examining homemade gun in Ratchaburi
A 54 year old man, Nakorn Mhodcrue, accidentally shot himself while examining his homemade gun in Ratchaburi province, Thailand. Family members rushed him to a hospital, but he died en route, collapsing on the road 100 metres from where the incident took place. At the scene of the accident, on a road near the family home, investigators found a substantial…
- Thailand News
Dream fulfilled: Rescue team arranges beach trip for boy battling cancer
The Rassamee Maneerat Rescue Team in Chon Buri arranged a trip to the beach for a six year old boy who is bravely fighting sarcoma cancer. The boy is under palliative care but dreams to enjoy beach vibes at least once in his lifetime. A Facebook account, Village Headman Montri Trirak, posted pictures capturing the heartwarming moment of the boy,…
- Phuket News
Barbecue restaurateur receives 500,000 baht donation for stray animal care + community support
Yutthaphum Kaewkhem, also known as Boom, owner of the Teay Ka Ta pork barbecue page and restaurant, received a surprising half a million baht from a fan during an event in Phuket. The generous fan wanted to support Boom’s efforts in helping stray dogs and cats, and the money will contribute to these charitable causes, among others. Yesterday, during an…
- Crime News
Alleged online gambling scammer flees Thailand before 140 million baht arrest warrant issued
Thai immigration authorities have confirmed that Veerayut (Boy) managed to leave the country before an arrest warrant was issued. Boy, accused of extorting 140 million baht from victims of an online gambling scam, reportedly travelled to Singapore on June 17, two days before the arrest order was instated. At 12.30pm today, at the Muang Thong Thani Immigration Office, Pol. Lt.…
- Crime News
Illegally imported pork carcasses spark disease concerns in Thailand
At Laem Chabang port in Thailand‘s Chon Buri province, the Customs Department confiscated a total of 161 containers filled with frozen pork carcasses that had been illegally imported from various countries. The illegally imported pork shipments were found to lack proper documentation and certification, raising concerns about the potential spread of disease among both consumers and local livestock farmers. As…
