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An electrical cable fire broke out beside a traffic police booth at Thep Prasit intersection in Pattaya yesterday, November 2, damaging the booth and disrupting traffic along Sukhumvit Road and surrounding areas. Traffic police stationed at the junction of Thep Prasit Road and Sukhumvit Road in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung…
A 58 year old Thai man was arrested after beating his ex-wife’s new boyfriend to death outside her rented room in Chachoengsao on Sunday, November 1. The suspect also mutilated the victim’s penis before attacking the woman. Officers from Bang Khla Police Station received a report of the fatal assault at about 10pm and…
Police arrested a man outside the Lido cinema in Bangkok 35 minutes after a phone was stolen from a gaming shop at MBK shopping centre, using CCTV footage to track him down. The theft was reported to Pathum Wan Police Station at around 11.30pm on November 1, after a customer discovered that an iPhone 11 …
The Cabinet has raised excise on fully imported battery and range-extended electric cars to 35%, and the new rate applies from January 1, 2027.
Residents in several areas of Phuket reported hearing a warning siren from 11pm on Sunday, November 1, until 2am on Monday, November 2. No emergency was reported, and residents urged officials to explain the alerts and check the warning system’s readiness. The Phuket Times Facebook page reported that a high-pitched…
Airlines have also retimed 80 flights and added 105 for November 21 to 28. Chiang Mai airport is cutting its operating hours on the lantern nights of November 24 and 25.
Thailand recorded a 7.31% increase in foreign tourist arrivals in the final week of October, driven by growing numbers of visitors from China, Russia and the United States as the country enters its peak tourism season. Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul said 538,661 foreign tourists entered…
A Thai woman, who spent two nights in hospital after being bitten by an unidentified animal at a cinema, questioned the operator’s responsibility after being offered 10 free movie tickets as compensation. The woman, identified only as Sujitraphon, described the incident in a Facebook post on November 2. She said the…
PHUKET – Youssef Khelil, an adult content creator and model better known online as Gattouz0, has won praise from Thai social media users after helping motorists stranded in floodwaters in Phuket and donating food and essential supplies to local residents. Khelil, affectionately known among his Thai fans as “P’Tao”…
CHIANG MAI – Chiang Mai International Airport has announced the cancellation of 108 flights and rescheduling of 80 others during the upcoming Yi Peng lantern festival, as authorities prepare for the release of more than 200,000 sky lanterns that could pose risks to aviation safety. Group Captain Sakan Udon, director…
BANGKOK– Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has urged households to prepare emergency bags containing enough food, water, medicine and essential supplies to survive for at least 72 hours, citing international concerns over conflicts in the Middle East and the need for disaster…
CHIANG RAI – A talented student from Chiang Rai Vocational College recently won a major regional design competition. She claimed the Youth Rookie title with a beautiful evening gown called the “Rose of the Mountains.” This wonderful creation took the top spot at the exciting Chiang Rai Fashion to the World event. The…
BANGKOK – Suvarnabhumi Airport is preparing for an unprecedented surge in global air travel over the coming decade. State airport operator Airports of Thailand (AOT) has announced aggressive multi-billion-baht infrastructure initiatives designed to transform the country into Southeast Asia’s premier transport hub. The…
BANGKOK – The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange recently suffered a devastating security breach that sent immediate shockwaves through the global financial markets. Highly sophisticated hackers managed to steal roughly $6.3 billion in digital assets from Binance in what experts call the largest digital heist…
BEIJING – Every so often, an essay circulates across Chinese digital channels that strikes an immediate and deeply uncomfortable collective nerve. The text spreads swiftly through encrypted chat groups and personal social accounts, evading censors just long enough to ignite intense private discussions nationwide…
BANGKOK – A relationship that ended two months ago reached a gruesome conclusion in eastern Thailand on Friday night. Police confirmed that a Jealous Ex drove across provincial borders to lie in wait for his former girlfriend and her new romantic partner. The deadly encounter unfolded directly outside an apartment…
BANGKOK – Police have arrested a 28-year-old man for allegedly blackmailing young girls online. Officers from the Children and Women Protection Sub-Division detained the suspect in Chachoengsao province following parental complaints. Investigators confirmed that the man coerced minor victims into dangerous acts after…
BANGKOK – Thailand continues to capture the hearts of foreigners who are actively seeking a welcoming new home abroad. A recent comprehensive global survey has officially named the vibrant Southeast Asian nation the third-best country in the world for expatriates. This highly impressive ranking perfectly highlights…
CHIANG RAI – High school seniors across Chiang Rai province now have an incredible opportunity to completely secure their academic future without experiencing any financial stress. Singha Park Chiang Rai is officially launching its highly anticipated annual scholarship program for the twelfth consecutive year in a…
As the digital revolution accelerates across Southeast Asia, data centres have become some of the world’s most discussed topics. To address growing environmental and resource concerns head-on, tech giant Google has announced a landmark $160 million (about RM651 million) investment in water infrastructure in Negeri…
Thailand’s annual royal-sponsored Khon masked dance performance returns this November with Sida, a new production of the Ramakien epic that celebrates traditional Thai performing arts and the legacy of the late Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, in preserving the centuries-old art form. The SUPPORT Foundation of Her…
UDON THANI – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul officially opened the Udon Thani International Horticultural Expo 2026 on Monday evening, expressing confidence that the 134-day event would generate long-term economic and agricultural benefits for Thailand, even after its conclusion. Speaking at the opening ceremony at…
BANGKOK – Relatives and acquaintances of a 20-year-old Thai woman who was allegedly strangled to death by a Myanmar national attempted to attack the suspect as police escorted him from Din Daeng Police Station to court on Monday. The suspect, identified as 23-year-old Myanmar national Bi, was being transferred to the…
A Thai food vendor has sparked widespread criticism on social media after a video appeared to show her using a knife to clean her toenails at a food stall, raising concerns over food hygiene. The footage was shared online by a Russian tourist, who sarcastically questioned whether anyone would still want food prepared…