Month: May 2025
- Phuket News
Rawai restaurant owner fumes after tourist poos outside
A Rawai restaurant owner is fed up with cleaning up faeces after catching tourists using his property as an open toiletโnow heโs demanding action from local authorities. The owner of a popular floating restaurant in Rawai, Phuket, has called on local authorities to install more public toilets for tourists after a shocking incident involving a foreign visitor defecating outside hisโฆ
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Phuket immigration boss hits back at UK drug claims
A British touristโs mother claims he was set up by Phuket airport officials with drugs planted in his passportโbut Thailandโs immigration chief says her story doesnโt add up. Phuket Airport Immigration Chief Police Colonel Rasarin Thiraphatthanakun has strongly denied explosive claims made in the British press that her officers planted cocaine on a British tourist arriving in Thailand. The allegations,โฆ
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Dugong baby boom? Rare sea creatures spotted off Krabi coast
Krabiโs crystal waters have just delivered a marine miracleโtwo rare dugongs and a gang of green turtles have been spotted gliding through the waves, sparking hopes of a biodiversity comeback in the Andaman Sea. Park officials in Krabi are celebrating a major boost in marine biodiversity after spotting two new dugongs and a group of green turtles near Ao Nammaoโฆ
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Nestlรฉ sues ex-partners over Nescafรฉ trademark breach
Nestlรฉ has initiated legal action against former business partners over the alleged infringement of the Nescafรฉ trademark. The company is seeking 577 million baht in damages from Prayudh Mahagitsiri and Chalermchai Mahagitsiri, as stated in a company release dated May 30 (yesterday). The claim pertains to losses caused by an eight-day suspension of Nescafรฉ sales after the Minburi Civil Courtโฆ
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Tiger selfie turns savage: Indian tourist mauled in Phuket (video)
A dream holiday snap turned into a nightmare for one tourist in Phuket after a tiger lashed out during a selfie stuntโleaving social media stunned and raising serious questions about animal welfare at popular tourist attractions. An Indian tourist suffered minor injuries after being attacked by a tiger at Tiger Kingdom in Phuket. The man, whose identity has not beenโฆ
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Krungsri forecast for Thailand economic growth cut to 2.1%
Research by Krungsri has revised Thailandโs economic growth forecast for 2025 to 2.1%, down from an earlier estimate of 2.7%. This adjustment comes amid layered risks, including US trade policy uncertainties and domestic pressures. The government is advised to exercise caution in policy-making while responding effectively to rapidly evolving situations. Pimnara Hirankasi, head of economic research and executive researcher atโฆ
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Pita Limjaroenratโs political return sparks hope for โOrange Campโ
Pita Limjaroenratโs brief reappearance in the political arena has reignited optimism among supporters of the โOrange Camp,โ following his reaffirmed ambition to become Thailandโs prime minister in nine years. His involvement in politics was curtailed due to the dissolution of the Move Forward Party (MFP). In August 2024, the Constitutional Court found the party and its executives, including Pita, guiltyโฆ
Read More ยป - Pattaya News
Pattaya firm hits back at โgrey Chineseโ money claims
Baidi International (Pattaya) Real Estate Asset Management Co., Ltd. has firmly denied any links to illegal Chinese capital, following swirling allegations and a government inspection that cast a shadow over the firmโs operations. At a press conference held at its office on Soi Department of Lands, Village 10, company director Kham Sae Yang, flanked by company lawyer Theerathorn Morakotjinda andโฆ
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Activist demands court ruling over energy minister appointment
Thailandโs newest prime minister is already under legal fire, with a political activist demanding the Constitutional Court weigh in on her first big Cabinet move. Political activist Sonthiya Sawasdee has called on the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) to seek a Constitutional Court ruling over Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatraโs appointment of Pirapan Salirathavibhaga as deputy prime minister and energyโฆ
Read More ยป - Bangkok News
TCC flags legal red flags in 13 Bangkok high-rises
Thirteen flashy high-rises across Bangkok are under fire after watchdogs revealed they may be breaking the lawโby blocking fire trucks and fudging approved plans. The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) has blown the whistle on 13 high-rise building projects across Bangkok, raising alarm over alleged legal violations and dangerous design shortcuts that could put residents at risk. Led by secretary-general Sareeโฆ
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Chon Buri hospital declares war on big tobacco and e-cigs
A Chon Buri hospital has gone full throttle in the fight against smoking, blasting Big Tobacco and vaping in a fiery World No Tobacco Day event. Somdet Phra Boromma Ratchathewi Hospital in Sriracha joined the global war on smoking yesterday, May 30, hosting a dynamic event for World No Tobacco Day at the Sri Sawarinthira Nusorn 150 Years Building. Leadingโฆ
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Wanted Swiss expat dodges jail in shocking legal blunder
A Swiss man sentenced to jail for assaulting a Thai doctor has vanished without a trace โ and officials are refusing to say what went wrong. Phuket authorities are facing mounting criticism after Swiss national Urs Fehr, dubbed โSwiss Davidโ by local media, fled Thailand following a court-ordered jail sentence โ and no one seems to know where he is.โฆ
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Peopleโs Party MP slams 26.5 billion baht budget for inequality
Peopleโs Party MP Pukkamon Nunarnan criticised the governmentโs 26.5 billion baht provincial budget yesterday, arguing that it perpetuates inequality and fails to meet local communitiesโ needs. During the third day of the debate on the 2026 fiscal budget bill, Pukkamon, also known as โLisa,โ targeted the Interior Ministryโs budget. She asserted that the allocation model demonstrates a lack of powerโฆ
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Paetongtarn rolls out 5 fixes to save Thai tourism
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has issued a rallying cry to save the countryโs ailing tourism sector, issuing five urgent orders that aim to transform the Land of Smiles into a global travel magnet. The 38 year old Pheu Thai leader has ordered five emergency measures to turbocharge Thailandโs tourism industry, making it a national priority under the governmentโs massiveโฆ
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Thailand faces heavy deluge as rain batters 39 provinces
Thailandโs Meteorological Department (TMD) predicts widespread heavy rainfall across Thailand, with 39 provinces, including Bangkok, expecting severe weather conditions. Residents are advised to be cautious of potential flash floods and landslides due to accumulated rainfall yesterday. The forecast indicates that the southwest monsoon, combined with a low-pressure area over Hainan Island, will result in significant rainfall in upper Thailand. Thisโฆ
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The best summer camps in Bangkok your kids will love
Schoolโs out, the temperature is high, and the kids are full of energyโฆ whatโs a parent to do? If youโre looking to keep your kid active, curious, and creatively engaged, a summer camp in Bangkok might just be your best bet. But how do you choose the best one? We know how much you love your kiddos, and finding theโฆ
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Air Cambodia relaunches Bangkok-Sihanoukville flights
Air Cambodia has restarted its connection between Sihanoukville and Bangkok, resuming twice-weekly flights on May 22. The airline now operates this route every Thursday and Sunday using an Airbus A320 with 180 seats, providing much-needed convenience for travellers heading to Cambodiaโs southern coast and its idyllic islands. While Air Cambodia already offers daily services between Phnom Penh and Bangkok, itโฆ
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Charity turns violent: homeless man punches food donor in Nakhon Sawan
A Thai manโs act of kindness took an unexpected turn when he was punched in the face by a homeless man while handing out food in the northern province of Nakhon Sawan. The incident came to light after the Facebook news page Jmoi V+ (เนเธเนเธกเธญเธข v+) shared a video of the incident yesterday, May 29. In the caption, the pageโฆ
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Phuket youths arrested for reckless beach gunfire (video)
Phuketโs pristine beaches were rocked by outrage after a video showing youths recklessly firing guns at Surin Beach went viral, stirring fears over tourist safety and law enforcement lapses on the island. The explosive 21-second clip, shared by the Facebook page Phuket Exposed (เนเธเธขเธฑเธ เธ เธนเนเธเนเธ) yesterday, May 29 just after midnight under the hashtag #ThisIsPhuket, showed several young men dischargingโฆ
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Thai transwoman fatally stabbed for alleged sexual assault on teen
A Thai man stabbed a transwoman to death and abandoned her body in a roadside forest in the Isaan province of Roi Et, claiming that the victim sexually assaulted him. The 18 year old Thai man, Anuwat, confessed to the community leader in the Pho Chai district of Roi Et that he fatally stabbed 32 year old transwoman Phuwanon Kamonphard.โฆ
Read More ยป - Bangkok News
Bangkokโs Grand Palace shuts down for royal birthday
Bangkokโs iconic Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (or Temple of the Emerald Buddha) will close their gates completely on Tuesday, June 3, as the nation honours the royal birthday of Her Majesty Queen Suthida. The Bureau of the Royal Household announced the closure yesterday, May 29, urging visitors and tourists to plan accordingly. Ahead of the full closure, aโฆ
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Thaksin holds firm as Pheu Thai plans Cabinet shake-up
June is shaping up to be a stormy month in Thai politics, with tensions boiling over amid protests and courtroom drama targeting Pheu Thaiโs spiritual leader, Thaksin Shinawatra. Despite rumoured flight and political chaos, Thaksin made a rare public appearance on Tuesday, May 27, dismissing speculation that he had fled the country. His keynote speech at a narcotics control eventโฆ
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Thailandโs telecom giants clash amid spectrum auction concerns
Thailandโs multibillion-baht telecom war is heating up as the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) officially opens bidding for high-demand mobile spectrum licences. The auction, scheduled for June 29, could reshape the countryโs digital futureโbut not without controversy. Today, May 30, telecom giants True Move H and Advanced Info Service (AIS) submitted their applications to compete for spectrum licences inโฆ
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Policeโs son accused of brutally assaulting Thai actress surrenders
The son of a retired high-ranking police officer surrendered himself at Phra Khanong Police Station on Wednesday, May 28, after being accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend, a Thai actress. The actress, Bell, came forward last week to seek justice after suffering repeated physical abuse at the hands of her ex-boyfriend, Kongla. He reportedly threatened her not to report the assaultsโฆ
Read More ยป - Chiang Mai News
Chinese arrested for molesting intern at Chiang Mai aquarium
A brazen act of sexual harassment has rocked Chiang Mai Zoo Aquarium, as a Chinese tourist was caught on camera groping a female intern before being swiftly apprehended by staff and police. The disturbing incident has sparked outrage and a firm promise from police to prosecute the offender to the fullest extent of the law. The incident occurred today, Mayโฆ
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Waterspout hits near Phuket and Phang Nga, officials warn tourists
A rare waterspout was spotted this morning near Koh Khai Nok and Koh Khai Nai, right on the border between Phuket and Phang Nga provinces. The swirling vortex, whipped up by a severe thunderstorm, lasted 10 to 15 minutes and was visible from the shore, leaving many stunned by natureโs raw power. Fishermen and holidaymakers in the area reported theโฆ
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Missing Pattaya womanโs Dutch boyfriend says red-hair skull likely unrelated
The skull with red hair, which was found in the central province of Chachoengsao, may not be linked to the missing woman in Pattaya, according to statements from her friend and her Dutch boyfriend. A 15 year old Thai teenager named Krittapas discovered the skull of an unidentified woman on May 27 while jogging around a pond in the Saenโฆ
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Confessions of a soi dog
Youโve seen us. Weโre on every soi, under every noodle cart. At every 7-Eleven door, like weโre bouncers. And no, weโre not lost, we live here. Youโre the one who wandered in with your Google Translate with zero street sense. We soi dogs are the last free beings in this country. No leash, no rent, no vet bills, no Instagram.โฆ
Read More ยป - Pattaya News
Pattayaโs PR blitz falls flat as expats warn of scams
Despite a glossy City Hall campaign to โreinvent safety one step at a time,โ long-term foreign residents in Pattaya say the cityโs image makeover is little more than smoke and mirrors. While officials boast about new CCTV cameras, more tourist police, and road repaints, expats claim these gestures barely scratch the surface of deep-rooted problems that continue to plague theโฆ
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Thai business closures rise 8.3% amid economic concerns
Thailandโs business landscape is facing stormy skies as nearly 4,000 companies shut their doors in just the first four months of 2025 โ an 8.3% increase from the previous year, according to the Department of Business Development (DBD). This surge in closures, with a combined registered capital of almost 16 billion baht, has alarmed lawmakers during this weekโs heated budgetโฆ
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F1 fever hits Bangkok: Street race plans rev up
Thailand is gearing up for a high-octane future as Tourism and Sports Minister Surawong Thienthong revealed plans to host the F1 World Championship on a street circuit rather than investing in a dedicated racetrack. This bold move aligns with Formula Oneโs preference and the private sectorโs eagerness to back the event, signalling an exciting chapter for Thai motorsport. Minister Surawongโฆ
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Chiang Mai locals rush to buy lottery tickets before draw
In Chiang Mai, as the lottery draw approaches, locals are eagerly purchasing lottery tickets, especially in the bustling morning markets and areas like Mahidol Road and Mueang district. Prices remain steady with single tickets at 100 baht, two-ticket sets at 200 baht, and five-ticket bundles priced between 650 and 700 baht. Pannee Lu Poo Ngern, a lottery vendor from Chiangโฆ
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Thailand braces as new Covid variant NB.1.8.1 rises fast
Thailandโs health experts are keeping a sharp eye on a new Covid-19 variant, NB.1.8.1, which is rapidly gaining ground and is expected to become the dominant strain in the country soon. Dr Yongyot Thummavudhi, director-general of the Department of Medical Sciences (DMSC), revealed yesterday, May 29, that the World Health Organisation (WHO) is actively monitoring multiple Omicron variants. Among these,โฆ
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Bus driver found dead inside vehicle in Ayutthaya
Employees were left waiting as their bus failed to arrive, later discovering the driver deceased inside the vehicle. It is suspected he may have suffered a shock the previous night. Two lottery tickets were found in his bag. Police are expediting the autopsy to determine the cause of death. Today, May 30, Police Lieutenant Colonel Pleng Phankaew, deputy investigator atโฆ
Read More ยป - Thailand video news
Thailand video news | Bangkok Bank shuts door on short-term foreign accounts, Amad Dialloโs middle finger was a response to personal abuse, not fans
In Thailand video news, Alex and Jay cover news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. News stories include Bangkok Bank tightening rules for foreign account holders amid a fraud crackdown, and a Bulgarian hacker arrested for installing malware in Thai ATMs. The program also covers a British familyโs holiday nightmare in Phuket, a tragic police helicopter crash raisingโฆ
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Thai-Cambodian tensions ease as leaders seek peace
Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia are anticipated to ease as both nations engage in talks to address recent conflicts, said Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra yesterday. The Thai PMโs comments follow a Facebook statement by Hun Sen, Cambodiaโs former prime minister and father of the current leader, after a brief gunfight on Wednesday, May 28, resulted in the death of aโฆ
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Food poisoning outbreak in Udon Thani school affects 200 students
An incident involving nearly 200 kindergarten students from a school in Udon Thani province being rushed to Somdet Phra Yupparat Ban Dung Hospital has caused the emergency room to overflow. The children exhibited symptoms of diarrhoea and vomiting, suggesting food poisoning. Medical professionals are working diligently to uncover the exact cause. The students began experiencing symptoms during the evening ofโฆ
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