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Finnish CEO detained for alleged mistreatment of 1,100 Thai berry pickers

Finnish police have arrested and detained the CEO of berry company “Polarica” under suspicion of human trafficking. CEO Jukka Kristo allegedly “deceived” 1000 Thai berry pickers and housed them in “poor conditions.” This year, Kristo’s company flew around 1,100 Thais to Finland to work as berry pickers – an industry

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Thailand News Today | No drugs detected in system of daycare center killer

1. Thailand lowers flags to half-mast to mourn daycare centre massacre victims Prime Minister of Thailand Prayut Chan-o-cha asks government agencies nationwide to fly their Thai flags at half-mast today to mourn the victims of the tragic daycare centre massacre in Nong Bua Lamphu province yesterday. The spokesperson for the

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Burmese junta sentences Japanese journalist for sedition and other charges

The Burmese junta sentenced a Japanese journalist for sedition violating a law on electronic communications. The media reported that Toru Kubota, a 26 year old photographer and documentary filmmaker, was arrested at a protest in the South Dagon Township in the southeastern area of Yangon on July 30. The report said

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Thai woman & foreign men charged for child sex trafficking in Pattaya

Police arrested a Thai woman and three foreign men for rape and sex trafficking teenagers aged under 15 years old in Pattaya. Officers from Mueng Pattaya Police Station reported yesterday that the teenagers, aged between 12 and 15, were trafficked from Beer Bar in Soi Bua Khao on September 11.

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10 strange laws to be aware of in Thailand

Be careful if you speak English using a microphone, you could be fined! Thailand’s culture and values might be much different than those you’re used to in your country. Therefore, there are some offences that most visitors may not know are illegal. Some laws might seem downright silly, but they

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Love rat Thai soldier threaten’s Israeli husband of adulterous wife

An Israeli man sought help from a famous Thai lawyer after getting no satisfaction from the police after a Thai soldier threatened and fired shots at him after he discovered the soldier was having an affair with his wife. The 53 year old Israeli Rudy Bahar, his children and a

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Outstanding halal restaurants in Bangkok

Bangkok is a diverse and multicultural city, offering international cuisine from all parts of the globe. However, out of all of these, only a few are halal and some are so under the radar that finding them is near impossible. Due to these reasons, we’ve compiled a list of the

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Pattaya dwellers want public restrooms built faster at pier

Pattaya dwellers want public restrooms at one pier to be built faster. Construction on the restrooms at the Bali Hai Pier has reportedly stalled for a while. The restrooms were supposed to be built on June 14, 2021, after the construction began in December 2020. The budget for the project

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No Buddhist temples willing to cremate body of daycare centre killer

No Buddhist temples are willing to cremate the body of the man who massacred 37 people, mostly young children, at a daycare centreyesterday in Nong Bua Lamphu province in northeast Thailand, according to independent Thai journalist Sorayuth Suthassanachinda. At present, the mass murderer’s body is sitting inside an ambulance as

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AI upgrade planned for pier in Phuket

A new renovation is being planned for a pier in Phuket, complete with an AI system. The Deputy Chief of the Phuket Provincial Administration (OrBorJor) said they aim to improve service and safety for tourists. The chief, Thiwat Sridokbua, said… “One of the plans is to include an AI System

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Massacre in Thailand: No drugs detected in system of daycare centre killer

It comes as a great shock that no drugs were detected in the body of the ruthless killer who massacred 37 people – including 24 children under 6 years old – yesterday at a daycare centre in Nong Bua Lamphu province in northeast Thailand. The former policeman was dismissed from

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Woman’s body in suitcase identified as Lao millionaire

UPDATE The dead woman’s body in a suitcase, which was found in the Mekong River in the Isaan province of Nakhon Phanom last week, has been identified as a Laos business owner and millionaire. Her five year old daughter and husband are also missing. Thai police tried to identify the

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Shooting in Thailand raises questions on gun control

In the aftermath of the horrific shooting and stabbing attack on a daycare in northeast Thailand yesterday, some have raised questions about Thailand’s gun control laws. The murderer, 34 year old former police officer Panya Kamrap, had been fired due to his addiction to drugs. Many Thai people have been

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Top 5 reputable accounting firms in Thailand 2022

Have you just started your own business in Thailand? Or are you looking for some assistance in growing and expanding your already established business? If the answer is yes, then partnering with a professional accounting firm may be the best solution for you. Whether it be ensuring that you comply

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More than 1 million baht payout to massacre victims

The families of the adult victims of the daycare centre massacre in the northeastern province of Nong Bua Lamphu will receive up to 1 million baht in compensation. Kom Chad Luek news agency reported the Rights and Liberties Protection Department under the Ministry of Justice is investigating the loss from

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Three children survive daycare centre massacre in northeast Thailand

Despite widespread coverage in Thai media that only one child survived the brutal massacre at a daycare centre in Nong Bua Lamphu in northeast Thailand yesterday, reports identify three child survivors of the attack. Yesterday, a former policeman killed 37 people in total including 24 children under six years old

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Pakistan’s transgenders dragged back into Dark Ages

Early last month, Pakistani Senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan proposed the Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights amend the Transgender Protection Act of 2018, leading to a firestorm of online abuse on both sides of the argument. Despite its desire to be known as conservative society with strong Islamic inclinations, Pakistan

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Thais unhappy with Prawit’s response to daycare centre massacre

The Thai people were not impressed with the insensitive statement delivered by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan about the daycare centre massacre yesterday. Thai reporters asked Deputy PM Prawit how he planned to prevent a similar scenario in the future. He said… “What can I do about it? He is

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Thailand lowers flags to half-mast to mourn daycare centre massacre victims

Prime Minister of Thailand Prayut Chan-o-cha asks government agencies nationwide to fly their Thai flags at half-mast today to mourn the victims of the tragic daycare centre massacre in Nong Bua Lamphu province yesterday. Spokesperson for the PM’s office Anucha Burachaisri said the prime minister was deeply saddened by the

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‘Strange and unusual’ punishment for Filipino lottery winners

There are some easy ways NOT to win your national lottery. The easiest way not to win is play the numbers 1-2-3-4-5-6 (or however many numbers your particular lottery demands). That particular sequence of numbers is no more likely or unlikely to arise than any other, yet it is the

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5 posh places for a relaxing afternoon tea in Bangkok

Spending an afternoon with delectable canapes, petit fours, and lots of tea with your loved ones is always a good idea. Thankfully for those who live in Bangkok, there are plenty of lovely places serving afternoon tea. From ultra-luxurious Asian-inspired high tea to exclusive chocolate-themed afternoon tea sets, there’s something

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Floods in northeast Thailand have reportedly killed 3 people since last week

Floods in northeast Thailand have reportedly killed three villagers in the northeast province of Sisaket since last week as of Wednesday, October 5. The floods have reportedly also injured another two people in Sisaket. Seven districts of Sisaket have been impacted by floods, The Pattaya News reported. These include: the

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Colleagues reveal daycare killer prone to mood swings

Former colleagues of the daycare centre killer revealed Panya Khamrap had a long history of drug use, behavioural problems and bad mood swings and was not popular at work. The 34 year old disgraced cop reportedly armed with a shotgun, pistol and meat cleaver murdered 37 people, including 24 children,

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US sanctions Myanmar junta-linked businessman over buying Russian-made arms

A Myanmar businessman suspected of being linked to the ruling military junta has been sanctioned over his alleged buying of Russian-made arms. The US targeted Aung Moe Myint, his company and two of its directors for allegedly procuring Russian-made weapons from Belarus for the junta. According to South China Morning Post,

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King, Queen and PM Prayut to visit mass shooting victims in northeast Thailand

Today, H.M. King Maha Vajiralongkorn, H.M. Queen Suthida and Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will travel to Nong Bua Lamphu province, northeast Thailand, to offer support to the families of those who lost their lives in yesterday’s tragic daycare centre massacre. The gunman killed 37 people in total, most of them

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What are the common international school curriculums in Thailand? What should you choose?

With so many quality international schools in Thailand, choosing the right one for your child can be difficult. Aside from location, languages, and costs, you also need to consider the curriculum that fits the learning needs of your child. The wide range of international schools’ curriculums — with their tongue-twisting

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US forces take down three senior ISIS figures in Syria

US Special Operations forces have reportedly taken down three senior ISIS figures in Syria. According to The Straits Times, the forces carried out twin strikes against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria group in northern Syria, killing the figures that are thought to be responsible for arming and recruiting

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LIV golfers trundle pointlessly into Bangkok’s ‘billionaire’s paradise’

LIV golfers competing in Bangkok this weekend will not earn any world ranking points, the UK’s Guardian newspaper reports that after very public claims to the contrary. The move is a considerable embarrassment to Greg Norman, CEO of LIV Golf and leader of the rebel tour. Norman had claimed that

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LIV golfers trundle pointlessly into Bangkok’s ‘billionaire’s paradise’

LIV golfers competing in Bangkok this weekend will not earn any world ranking points, the UK’s Guardian newspaper reports that after very public claims to the contrary. The move is a considerable embarrassment to Greg Norman, CEO of LIV Golf and leader of the rebel tour. Norman had claimed that

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Suitcase in Japan held different kind of explosives as bomb squad finds sex toys

Although certain suspicious objects can indicate that a bomb squad is needed, a suitcase in Japan featured items that can cause a different kind of explosion. The bomb squad was, indeed, called to investigate an abandoned suitcase in the Shimomata neighbourhood of Kakegawa town in Japan. But, the objects found

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