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UPDATE: Three Foreign Customers in Patong Child Sexual Exploitation Case Arrested, Three Escape
The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Patong – Three foreign customers have been arrested while three other foreign customers have escaped in a child sexual exploitation case in Patong. Our previous story: An illegal bar on Bangla Road in Patong was raided
Published 26 minutes ago
Source: Pattaya News
By Goongnang Suksawat
Chinese Christians seeking asylum in Thailand fear repercussions if they’re deported to China
Members of a Chinese Christian church seeking asylum in Thailand fear they will be jailed if they are deported back to China. Thai immigration officials yesterday detained 63 members of the Mayflower Church, a Chinese Christian church seeking asylum in
Published 42 minutes ago
Source: The Thaiger
By Bob Scott
Thailand’s Suphannahong movie awards boycotted
Many Thai movie directors, playwrights, actors, actresses, along with other people in movie industry, have used social media to withdraw from being nominated in the Suphannahong National Film Awards, as... The post Thailand’s Suphannahong movie awards boycotted first appeared on
Published 1 hour ago
Source: Thai PBS World
By Kitipat Chuensukjit
Phuket rescuers find body of man who jumped from bridge
Phuket rescuers on Wednesday found the body of a man who jumped from the Thep Krasattri Bridge. Kusoldharm rescuers recovered the body, and the man’s wife confirmed that the body was her husband’s. The rescuers found the body floating about
Published 1 hour ago
Source: The Thaiger
By Tara Abhasakun
Phuket rescuers find body of man who jumped from bridge
Phuket rescuers on Wednesday found the body of a man who jumped from the Thep Krasattri Bridge. Kusoldharm rescuers recovered the body, and the man’s wife confirmed that the body was her husband’s. The rescuers found the body floating about
Published 1 hour ago
Source: The Thaiger
By Tara Abhasakun
Foreigner killed in Phuket motorbike crash
PHUKET: A foreign national has died in Phuket after a motorcycle rear-ended a garbage truck on Karon beach road in the early hours of this morning (Mar 31)
Published 1 hour ago
Source: The Phuket News
Foreigner killed in Phuket motorbike crash as road death tally reaches 35
PHUKET: A foreign national has died in Phuket after a motorcycle rear-ended a garbage truck on Karon beach road in the early hours of this morning (Mar 31)
Published 1 hour ago
Source: The Phuket News
Court rejects petition against Saksayam
The Constitutional Court on Friday rejected a petition lodged by the opposition asking it to rule whether suspended Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob violated Section 144 of the constitution, which deals with examining budget expenditure.
Published 1 hour ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Thai politician Chonsawat Asavahame dies of heatstroke in Buri Ram
Well-known politician from Samut Prakan province, Chonsawat Asavahame, died early this morning at a hospital in Buri Ram province. The 55-year-old politician and former mayor of the Samut Prakan Provincial... The post Thai politician Chonsawat Asavahame dies of heatstroke in
Published 1 hour ago
Source: Thai PBS World
By Kitipat Chuensukjit
Take a Thai history trip on a cute Japanese train
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has organed a rail travel tourism programme under the concept of “retrace history,” serviced by cute KIHA 183 passenger trains recently donated by Japan, according to an announcement by government spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri. The
Published 1 hour ago
Source: The Thaiger
By leah
Helicopters Used to Contain Forest Fire in Nakhon Nayok
Helicopters have been used to dump water to contain a fire on the mountains in Nakhon Nayok as officials are worried that the fire could spread to Khao Yai national park, located two kilometres away.
Published 1 hour ago
Source: Thai News Agency
By Pantipa Wacharath
Get high on life with The Joint – Bangkok’s hottest cannabis destination
Have you heard about the latest buzz in Bangkok’s cannabis scene? Say hello to The Joint – the ultimate cannabis brand that’s been taking Bangkok by storm and capturing the hearts of even the most die-hard weed enthusiast. Let’s take
Published 2 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By Cita Catellya
Illegal operators removed from Leypang beach
PHUKET: Phuket officials have ordered three operators, including a restaurant, on Laypang Beach to vacate their sites after they were deemed to be on public land.
Published 2 hours ago
Source: The Phuket News
Turkish parliament ratifies Finland’s NATO accession as Sweden kept waiting
ANKARA, March 30 (Reuters) – Turkey’s parliament approved a bill on Thursday to allow Finland to join NATO, clearing the way for the country to become part of the Western defence alliance as... The post Turkish parliament ratifies Finland's NATO accession as Sweden
Published 2 hours ago
Source: Thai PBS World
By Kitipat Chuensukjit
Hacker threatens to publish data of 55 million Thai citizens
A hacker, who goes by the pseudonym of 9Near, threatened to publicly release the personal data of 55 million Thai citizens unless the government contacts the cyberpunk by April 5. 9Near announced on the dark website BreachForums that he had
Published 2 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By Petch Petpailin
35 dead, 16 hurt in India stepwell accidentUCKNOW, India, March 31 (Reuters) – At least 35 people were killed and 16 were injured after the roof of a stepwell collapsed in central India, a local government official said on Friday. The incident occurred as devotees gathered at a temple in Indore to celebrate the Hindu festival of Ram Navami on Thursday, officials said. “We have rescued 18 people, 35 have been found dead and 16 are injured,” Ilayaraja T, a top local government official, told Reuters. At least 75 army and rescue personnel worked through the day to remove debris, using ropes and ladders to pull out people who had fallen into the well, local media reported. (Reporting by Saurabh Sharma; writing by Shilpa Jamkhandikar; Editing by Stephen Coates)
LUCKNOW, India, March 31 (Reuters) – At least 35 people were killed and 16 were injured after the roof of a stepwell collapsed in central India, a local government official said on Friday.... The post 35 dead, 16 hurt in India stepwell accidentUCKNOW,
Published 2 hours ago
Source: Thai PBS World
By Kitipat Chuensukjit
China’s first river port of entry for Mekong riparian countries opened on Monday
A Mekong River port in southwest China’s Yunnan province was officially opened on Monday. It will serve as a gateway to boost trade between China and ASEAN countries, especially Thailand,... The post China’s first river port of entry for Mekong
Published 2 hours ago
Source: Thai PBS World
By Kitipat Chuensukjit
Photo Essay: Parties’ pledges for the LGBT+ community
The LGBTIQNA+ Civil Rights Network for Political Party Policy 2023, supported by 33 organizations, organized a panel discussion on the rights of their community on Wednesday. The event provided a platform for the LGBT+ community to present issues related to
Published 2 hours ago
Source: Thai Enquirer
By Kan Sangthong
Chonsawat Asavahame, celebrity Thai politico jailed for misconduct, dies at F1 track
Thai politicians, actors, and celebrities today were mourning the death of a controversial former politician and businessman who died early this morning after he collapsed at an F1 racing track in the eastern province of Buriram.  Chonsawat “Ae” Asavahame was
Published 2 hours ago
Source: Coconuts Bangkok
3 foreign men arrested in Thai police crackdown on child prostitution in Phuket
Following the crackdown on child prostitution at Velvet bar in the Patong neighbourhood of Phuket two weeks ago, the Royal Thai Police (RTP) discovered six more foreign men also bought sexual services at the bar and through its network. Out
Published 2 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By Petch Petpailin
The best bars for cocktails in Bangkok: A guide to the most iconic and trendy drinking spots
Picture this: you’re in Bangkok and sitting in a dimly lit bar with a frosty cold beer in hand. The neon lights flicker above you, casting a warm glow on your face. Your favourite song is playing, and you can’t
Published 2 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By Alina Marcelo
British expat dies from allergic reaction to bee sting in Phuket
A 69 year old British man died from a severe allergic reaction to a single bee sting yesterday in Phuket, southern Thailand, reports KhaoSod. Volunteers from Rawai Rescue Unit rushed to a house in Soi Kit Prasarn 1 in Rawai
Published 3 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By leah
Foreigners arrested, property seized in child sex trafficking raids
PHUKET: Police have arrested three foreigners for paying for sex with a minor following further investigations into a child sex trafficking ring exposed when a bar in Patong was raided earlier this month.
Published 3 hours ago
Source: The Phuket News
Intoxicated Bangkok man steals and crashes ambulance
An intoxicated Bangkok man stole and crashed an ambulance on Wednesday night. The suspect, 21 year old Jirasak, allegedly stole the ambulance from in front of Ratburana Police Station, and drove it to a gas station. There, he unsuccessfully attempted
Published 3 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By Tara Abhasakun
WasteShark provides solution for polluted Chao Phraya River in Thailand (video)
A marine environment company in the Netherlands has created WasteShark, a ground-breaking robotic shark that could provide a solution to the serious pollution problem in the Chao Phraya River in Thailand. The device patrols rivers and canals and swallows discarded
Published 3 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By Bob Scott
ASEAN Community extends its post 2025 vision to 2045
The High-level Task Force for the ASEAN Community’s Post 2025 vision (HLTF-ACV) has agreed to increase its time frame, according to ASEAN Secretary General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn. In his... The post ASEAN Community extends its post 2025 vision to
Published 3 hours ago
Source: Thai PBS World
By Kitipat Chuensukjit
Donald Trump indicted; 1st ex-president charged with crime
Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, prosecutors and defense lawyers said Thursday, making him the first former U.S. president to face a criminal charge and jolting... The post Donald Trump indicted; 1st ex-president charged with crime
Published 3 hours ago
Source: Thai PBS World
By Kitipat Chuensukjit
Initiative looks to the future to improve mental wellbeing
Several government agencies and a private company have teamed up for a 10-year initiative aimed at addressing mental health issues in the kingdom, Pun-Arj Chairatana, director of the National Innovation Agency (NIA), said yesterday.
Published 3 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
A first look at Cloud Nine: Bangkok’s retro-futuristic cannabis destination
Thailand’s most ethereal cannabis dispensary, Cloud Nine, has officially opened its doors in Bangkok, right next to Terminal 21 shopping mall in Asoke. Kitted out with minimalist retro-futurist decor, sheer white drapes, clouds hanging from the ceiling, and luminous lighting
Published 3 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By leah
Politician Chonsawat dies after car race
Chonsawat Asavahame, a key political figure in Samut Prakan province, was pronounced dead at the age of 54 on early Friday morning after driving in a practice car race in the northeastern province of Buri Ram.
Published 4 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Gun-theft cop sentenced to 270 years
NONG KHAI: A police officer convicted of stealing more than 150 guns over a period of two years from a Nonthaburi police station has been sentenced to 270 years in jail but will serve the maximum of 50 years, authorities
Published 4 hours ago
Source: The Phuket News
Taxi crackdown to continue, checkpoints to target illegals
PHUKET: Checkpoints will be set up as police and transport officials continue their crackdown on illegal taxis, a meeting joined by Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew announced yesterday (Mar 31).
Published 4 hours ago
Source: The Phuket News
Safety checks stepped up at Pattaya Bali Hai pier
Pattaya and Marine Department inspectors stepped up enforcement of safety rules with the influx of returning Chinese tourists. On March 28, Bali Hai Pier was full of tour buses carrying Chinese visitors. The city arranged officers to facilitate both Thai
Published 4 hours ago
Source: Pattaya Mail
By Pattaya Mail
Another Dutch national arrested in Phuket for illegally entering Thailand
A Dutch national was arrested in Phuket for illegally entering and staying in Thailand, on the same day that another Dutch national was arrested in Phuket for the same crime. The Immigration Office at Phuket International Airport said that over
Published 4 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By Tara Abhasakun
Elderly British man overstays visa in Thailand by 11 years
Immigration Police arrested a 76 year old British man in Bangkok who overstayed his visa in Thailand by a total of 4,142 days (11.3 years), reports KhaoSod. Thailand’s immigration authorities are taking their latest crackdown on foreign overstayers in the kingdom
Published 4 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By leah
Thai Heritage Conservation Fair comes to Pattaya Beach April 1-2
Pattaya will showcase traditional Thai culture and handicrafts during the Thai Heritage Conservation Fair on Pattaya Beach April 1-2. Mayor Poramet Ngampichet, Chonburi Culture Department head Supavee Bamrungsak and Mana Yaprakum, chairman of the Pattaya Cultural Council, announced the event
Published 4 hours ago
Source: Pattaya Mail
By Pattaya Mail
Thai police officers face lengthy prison spell after large-scale corruption
Some of Thailand’s most notorious police officers face time in prison due to charges of large–scale corruption. Eight police allegedly took advantage of their positions of power to assist PCC Development and Construction in winning a bid to build 163
Published 4 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By Bob Scott
Pattaya hosts Youth Voices for the Future of Thailand conference
Pattaya officials met the next generation of Thai leaders at a conference of youths across the East. Mayor Poramet Ngampichet hosted the March 28 Stage for Youth Voices for the Future of Thailand with the Children and Youth Council of
Published 4 hours ago
Source: Pattaya Mail
By Pattaya Mail
Tourist impaled on Thepprasit Road construction zone in Pattaya
A tourist was injured when her leg was impaled by left exposed by Thepprasit Road construction workers. Sirima Kummode, 42, said she had come to Pattaya from Rayong and had parked her car to buy food. She tripped and fell
Published 4 hours ago
Source: Pattaya Mail
By Pattaya Mail
Pattaya Redemptorist College Pattaya to develop online employment hub
The Redemptorist Foundation for People with Disabilities together with the Labor Ministry will develop a digital platform to promote employment for the disabled. Deputy Minister Surachai Chaitrakulthong and executives from the college as well as Laynumkhin Foundation and Yip In
Published 4 hours ago
Source: Pattaya Mail
By Jetsada Homklin
Trump indicted, first US president to face criminal charges
NEW YORK: A New York grand jury yesterday (Mar 30) indicted Donald Trump over hush money payments made to a porn star during his 2016 campaign, making him the first former US president to face criminal charges.
Published 4 hours ago
Source: The Phuket News
Trump indicted, first US president to face criminal charges
NEW YORK: A New York grand jury yesterday (Mar 30) indicted Donald Trump over hush money payments made to a porn star during his 2016 campaign, making him the first former US president to face criminal charges.
Published 4 hours ago
Source: The Phuket News
Bangkok Ready for MP Candidate Registration
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is ready to accept applications for MP candidates early next month.
Published 4 hours ago
Source: Thai News Agency
By Pantipa Wacharath
A hangry aussie man arrested over brawl in Patong | GMT
https://youtube.com/live/G4qsjhndbfQ Today‘s Good Morning Thailand episode is set to be an exciting one, with a range of topics from police raids to a whale sighting. The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) police and police commandos raided 17 locations in Bangkok
Published 4 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By Thaiger Video
Politician Chonsawat Dies After Collapse from Heatstroke
Politician and businessman Chonsawat Asavahame has died.
Published 5 hours ago
Source: Thai News Agency
By Pantipa Wacharath
WMP slams Bangkok Gov’s ban on sexy dresses at Songkran Festival
The Women and Men Progressive Movement Foundation (WMP) criticized Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt over his recent Songkran Festival policy which bans women from wearing sexy dresses. The WMP believes the policy is victim-blaming and protects sexual offenders. Chadchart announced the policy
Published 5 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By Petch Petpailin
Government defends electricity bill hike
BANGKOK: The government is defending its decision to raise the fuel tariff (Ft) price for households from May to August as suitable after the government’s B3.2-billion subsidy for vulnerable groups ends in April.
Published 5 hours ago
Source: The Phuket News
Thai Enquirer News Summary – March 31, 2023
The post Thai Enquirer News Summary – March 31, 2023 appeared first on Thai Enquirer.
Published 5 hours ago
Source: Thai Enquirer
By Thai Enquirer Summary
Chiang Rai opens up to the world
Internationally acclaimed artists Tobias Rehberger, Ernesto Neto, Haegue Yang, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Nguyen Trinh Thi, Baan Nok Collective and Navin Rawanchaikul are amongst the headliners of the Thailand Biennale Chiang Rai... The post Chiang Rai opens up to the world first
Published 5 hours ago
Source: Thai PBS World
By Tulip Naksompop Blauw
Cops arrest Iraqi in Pattaya who overstayed visa by 8 years
Cops arrested an Iraqi man in Pattaya who overstayed his visa by more than eight years. Chon Buri Immigration and Pattaya police arrested the man at his house in Pattaya’s Map Yai Lia community on Tuesday. The man was sitting
Published 5 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
By Tara Abhasakun
New program to boost sustainable food and health systems in ASEAN
The United Nations just announced a program, in corporation with the European Union and Thailand, including the Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA) and the Ministry of Public Health, to push... The post New program to boost sustainable food and health
Published 6 hours ago
Source: Thai PBS World
By Tulip Naksompop Blauw
Battle for peace in Ukraine: President Zelensky’s Peace Formula.
It has been 400 days since Russia started its brutal full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The war, unprovokedly waged by the Kremlin neo-imperial and expansionist ambitions against the independent country. It has brought to the Ukrainian people devastation, ruining, pain, death. The aggression
Published 6 hours ago
Source: Thai Enquirer
By Orel Pavlo
Parties ramp up poll manoeuvres
Chaikasem Nitisiri, Pheu Thai's chief strategist, has declared his readiness to be the party's third and last prime ministerial candidate in the upcoming poll, set for May 14.
Published 9 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Parties ramp up poll manoeuvres
Chaikasem Nitisiri, Pheu Thai's chief strategist, has declared his readiness to be the party's third and last prime ministerial candidate in the upcoming poll, set for May 14.
Published 9 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
New cases decline amid LAAB drive
The number of new Covid-19 infections has come down to an average of 21 cases per day, in line with the declining numbers of new cases observed in many countries across the globe, according to the Public Health Ministry.
Published 9 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Police raid house of property mogul
Police raided 17 locations yesterday including a luxury home belonging to the husband of a Thai actress who has suspected links to online gambling networks.
Published 9 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Govt defends electricity bill hike
The government is defending its decision to raise the fuel tariff (Ft) price for households from May to August as suitable after the government's 3.2-billion-baht subsidy for vulnerable groups ends in April.
Published 9 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
GC rides plastic resin revolution for a safer tomorrow
The world is becoming more aware of the importance of using recycled packaging to protect the environment, in line with the principles of a circular economy where post-consumer recycled PET (PCR PET) plastic resins are used in packaging in the
Published 9 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Top court wades into Orange Line dispute
The Supreme Administrative Court yesterday overturned a ruling by a lower administrative court on the dispute over the bidding for the construction of the Orange Line's western extension, allowing the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) to proceed with
Published 9 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
SRT has edge in land dispute
The Central Administrative Court has favoured a petition from the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) against the Department of Lands (DoL) and its director general for dereliction of duty regarding plots of land totalling 5,083 rai in the Khao Kradong
Published 9 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Mountain blaze nears residential area, threatens Khao Yai
A wildfire that was reportedly caused by a lightning strike on Khao Chaphlu in Nakhon Nayok's Muang district on Tuesday evening was inching closer to residential areas yesterday after having burned 700 rai of forest across three mountains.
Published 10 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Gun-stealing cop receives 270 years
A policeman convicted of stealing more than 150 guns over a period of two years from a Nonthaburi police station has been sentenced to 270 years in prison but will serve a maximum of 50 years, authorities said yesterday.
Published 10 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Asean to tackle haze crisis
The secretary-general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has pledged to support efforts to combat transboundary haze pollution in the region.
Published 10 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Eight cops jailed for corruption
Eight policemen have been sentenced to lengthy jail terms, with most also facing hefty fines, for allegedly abusing their power and taking kickbacks in connection with a police housing project.
Published 10 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Thai Spirits Businesses on Upward Trend, Set to Produce One Billion Baht Monthly
The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- National — The overall spirits businesses in Thailand has expanded by 20% since the start of 2023 and is set to pump in one billion baht into the economy every month in the second quarter, said
Published 13 hours ago
Source: Pattaya News
By Tanakorn Panyadee
Thai Police to Increase Vigilance During Pre-Poll Period to Prevent Violent Incidents
The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- National — The National Police Chief has instructed police officers across the country to prevent all forms of violence during the pre-poll period of the Thai general elections slated for May 14th. Pol. Gen. Damrongsak Kittipraphat
Published 14 hours ago
Source: Pattaya News
By Tanakorn Panyadee
Fires at Khao Laem in Nakhon Nayok under control, but still burning
Bushfires at Khao Laem in Thailand’s Nakhon Nayok province are now under control, but they are still burning in limited area, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Varawut Silpa-archa said... The post Fires at Khao Laem in Nakhon Nayok under
Published 16 hours ago
Source: Thai PBS World
By Kitipat Chuensukjit
Chiang Mai’s Air Ranks Worst Globally Several Days This Week
The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- National — The levels of carcinogenic particulate matter 2.5 micrometers (PM2.5) in Thailand’s Chiang Mai province has been deemed the worst in the world as of yesterday morning, March 29th. The Command Center for Preventing and
Published 16 hours ago
Source: Pattaya News
By Tanakorn Panyadee
Thai Tourist Stumbles and Gets Her Leg Impaled by Wire Mesh in Pattaya
The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya — An unfortunate Thai woman was walking on a Pattaya walkway when she stumbled and got her leg impaled by a sharp, iron wire mesh. Sawang Boriboon rescuers were alerted to an accident on a
Published 16 hours ago
Source: Pattaya News
By Tanakorn Panyadee
Iranian Man Arrested in Pattaya for an 8 Year Overstay
The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya — An Iranian man with an expired visa was arrested on Saturday, March 25th, after he had been avoiding police radar in Pattaya for over eight years. The tourist, Mr. Khalid Majeed Ali Ali, was
Published 18 hours ago
Source: Pattaya News
By Tanakorn Panyadee
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