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Road rage act by an ex-politician’s son shows old loyalties and dynastic power is still strong in Thailand

Road rage act by an ex-politician’s son shows old loyalties and dynastic power is still strong in Thailand

April 20, 2025

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BMW road rage incident involving ex-mayor’s son sparks political storm in Thailand as injured elderly couple dubbed Uncle and Auntie win sympathy, online outrage erupts,… Read More ›

Chinese owner of fatal building firm arrested by police in Bangkok as investigators pierce veil of deceit

Chinese owner of fatal building firm arrested by police in Bangkok as investigators pierce veil of deceit

April 20, 2025

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Chinese owner of the firm behind fatal Bangkok collapse arrested in hotel raid as Thai police expose fake Thai shareholders fronting for Chinese bosses. DSI… Read More ›

Bangkok EV car self-ignites while charging at 5 am. Owner is done as insurance costs soar over premiums

Bangkok EV car self-ignites while charging at 5 am. Owner is done as insurance costs soar over premiums

April 19, 2025

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A 2024 EV car caught fire while charging early Saturday morning in Bangkok. The incident, which luckily left no one injured, raises concerns over EV… Read More ›

Swedish traveller still probed after Thursday night scare at Udon Thani Airport and arrest in Bangkok

Swedish traveller still probed after Thursday night scare at Udon Thani Airport and arrest in Bangkok

April 19, 2025

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Swedish traveller under surveillance after explosive scare at Udon Thani Airport. The bag left behind triggered a terminal evacuation, bomb squad callout and an arrest… Read More ›

Young German couple, the parents of a toddler, blown off the road in Phang-nga at a Zebra crossing point

Young German couple, the parents of a toddler, blown off the road in Phang-nga at a Zebra crossing point

April 19, 2025

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Young German couple pushing a toddler in a stroller struck by speeding pickup at a zebra crossing in Khao Lak. Both parents were critically injured… Read More ›

Prime Minister orders arrests over the Chatuchak Auditor General building disaster within seven days

Prime Minister orders arrests over the Chatuchak Auditor General building disaster within seven days

April 18, 2025

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PM orders arrests within 7 days over Chatuchak building collapse as police probe forged signatures, faulty shaft design, substandard steel and corruption, while seismic risk… Read More ›

Pattatya police arrest sleeping Chinese driver at accident scene. He was too intoxicated to drive away

Pattatya police arrest sleeping Chinese driver at accident scene. He was too intoxicated to drive away

April 18, 2025

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A drunk Chinese tourist was found asleep at the wheel after crashing into parked vehicles on Pattaya 3 Road. After a failed attempt to flee,… Read More ›

Shocking cases investigated by police in Pattaya and Bangkok of two dead babies. One may be maternal infanticide

Shocking cases investigated by police in Pattaya and Bangkok of two dead babies. One may be maternal infanticide

April 17, 2025

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Two newborn babies found dead in separate Bangkok and Pattaya cases within 48 hours. One woman claims stillbirth, the other allegedly left her baby to… Read More ›

Pattaya police trying to find out how UK man Michael Ward had a .38 revolver in Russian Roulette tragedy

Pattaya police trying to find out how UK man Michael Ward had a .38 revolver in Russian Roulette tragedy

April 17, 2025

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Brit tourist Michael Ward remains critical after shooting himself in the head during Russian roulette in Pattaya. Thai police probing how he obtained loaded .38… Read More ›

Pattaya’s Songkran Mayhem must be toned down or kept in check warn the city’s police as tempers flare

Pattaya’s Songkran Mayhem must be toned down or kept in check warn the city’s police as tempers flare

April 16, 2025

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Pattaya police vow crackdown after Songkran chaos sees foreign tourists clash with bar staff, a brawl erupt on Soi 6, a newly tattooed man assaulted… Read More ›

Swede clashes with rescuers after accident in Buriram caused by water bottle. Thai wife calmed tensions

Swede clashes with rescuers after accident in Buriram caused by water bottle. Thai wife calmed tensions

April 16, 2025

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A 65-year-old Swedish man crashed his pickup in Buriram after reaching for a fallen water bottle. He clashed with rescuers at the scene, but his… Read More ›

Missing Welsh man found safe and well in Krabi after family at home issued a nationwide alert in Thailand

Missing Welsh man found safe and well in Krabi after family at home issued a nationwide alert in Thailand

April 15, 2025

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Missing Welsh tourist Daniel Davies, 26, was found safe in Krabi after vanishing for over a month. Family launched a nationwide appeal in Thailand as… Read More ›

Finance Minister to hold critical talk with Bank of Thailand Governor on US holding before he flies out

Finance Minister to hold critical talk with Bank of Thailand Governor on US holding before he flies out

April 15, 2025

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Finance Minister Pichai to meet Bank of Thailand chief before flying to Washington for crisis talks. Focus will be on US bond holdings, currency risks… Read More ›

Hero police officer in Nakhon Pathom saves 35-year-old woman’s life in dangerous bee attack on Sunday

Hero police officer in Nakhon Pathom saves 35-year-old woman’s life in dangerous bee attack on Sunday

April 15, 2025

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A heroic Thai police officer is being praised for saving a woman’s life after she was attacked by a swarm of bees at a packed… Read More ›

Last calls for travellers to be prepared for the Digital Entry Card (TDAC) entry system from May 1st

Last calls for travellers to be prepared for the Digital Entry Card (TDAC) entry system from May 1st

April 14, 2025

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Thailand warns incoming travellers to complete the new Digital Entry Card (TDAC) before May 1. Foreigners must register online within 3 days of arrival or… Read More ›

Thailand celebrates its New Year on Songkran as two minor earthquakes strike in Chiang Mai and Krabi

Thailand celebrates its New Year on Songkran as two minor earthquakes strike in Chiang Mai and Krabi

April 14, 2025

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Thailand was hit by two minor earthquakes on Monday, a 1.4 magnitude tremor in Chiang Mai and a 3.5 magnitude in Krabi. Despite this, the… Read More ›

Koh Phangan jungle rescue mission for 2 lost Italian women triggered by Italian Embassy ends in smiles

Koh Phangan jungle rescue mission for 2 lost Italian women triggered by Italian Embassy ends in smiles

April 14, 2025

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Two Italian women lost in a dense jungle on Koh Phangan were rescued after a three-hour mission triggered by the Italian Embassy. The search, slowed… Read More ›

Hi So Hot’s state uniform set to land him in even bigger trouble after lèse-majesté charges are filed

Hi So Hot’s state uniform set to land him in even bigger trouble after lèse-majesté charges are filed

April 14, 2025

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Hi So Hot’s fake uniform and royal claims land him in deeper trouble as lèse-majesté charges are filed. Now in a wheelchair under suicide watch,… Read More ›

Chatuchak building disaster finds more dead with major questions soon to be asked about Chinese firms

Chatuchak building disaster finds more dead with major questions soon to be asked about Chinese firms

April 13, 2025

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Death toll rises at doomed Chatuchak building site as hopes fade and the spotlight turns to Chinese contractors, cancelled deals, poor oversight, substandard steel and… Read More ›

Songkran underway all over Thailand but particularly in Bangkok for water play and a PM in the sky

Songkran underway all over Thailand but particularly in Bangkok for water play and a PM in the sky

April 13, 2025

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Water fights erupt across Bangkok as Songkran 2025 kicks off in full force. PM Paetongtarn takes to the skies to monitor traffic as crowds of… Read More ›

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