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12 suspects held in death of Koh Samui taxi driver deny mafia accusation
Police prosecuted 12 suspects in connection with the fatal assault and shooting of a taxi driver on Koh Samui in Surat Thani province, with the final suspect surrendering to authorities on Monday, June 1. The victim, 31 year old taxi driver Sikarin Promcharoen, was found dead in the driver’s seat of his vehicle on May 24. His car had crashed…
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Bolt Thailand bans driver after Japanese passenger assault
Bolt Thailand has permanently banned a driver from its platform after a Japanese passenger was allegedly assaulted during a ride in the Sukhumvit area, with the company pledging support for the passenger and cooperation with officials. In a statement yesterday, June 4, Bolt said it was deeply sorry for the incident and stressed that violence or inappropriate conduct is not…
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Thai Airways welcomes first female pilot after 66 years
Thai Airways celebrated a milestone in its history after its first female pilot operated her inaugural commercial flight on the Bangkok-Hanoi route on Monday, June 1. The airline announced the achievement through its official THAI Corporate Communications Facebook page, highlighting Pannathon “Bam” Thanrungrueangchai’s first commercial flight as a pilot with the national carrier. According to Naewna, Pannathon is the first…
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Homeless man removed over public indecency on Pattaya Beach
Police and Pattaya city officials ordered a homeless man to leave South Pattaya Beach yesterday, June 2, after residents and tourists complained that he had repeatedly masturbated in public near the old pier area, causing concerns over public indecency. Reporters visited the area after receiving complaints that the man’s behaviour had become a regular problem and was affecting Pattaya’s tourism…
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Thailand’s dominant Covid strain not more severe, DDC says
Thailand’s Department of Disease Control confirmed today, June 3, that the Covid-19 NB.1.8.1 variant has remained the country’s dominant strain since mid-2025, but officials have found no evidence that it causes more severe illness than earlier variants. DDC director-general Dr Montien Kanasawat said the Ministry of Public Health continues to monitor Covid-19 and changes in the SARS-CoV-2 virus through the…
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Spanish nationals linked to Krabi pool villa nominee probe
Krabi officials raided a luxury pool villa in Nong Thale subdistrict, Mueang Krabi district, yesterday, June 2, as part of an investigation into suspected nominee shareholding involving foreign business operators. Krabi Governor Angkoon Silatewakul led the operation after officials obtained a Krabi Provincial Court warrant to search the villa, which sits on more than 1 rai of land. Officials said…
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Debtor sought after redirecting collection calls to police
Pattaya police are searching for a debtor who redirected debt collection calls to the police station, resulting in more than 200 unwanted calls over three days. The issue came to public attention after two officers from Mueang Pattaya Police Station shared a video on social media describing the disruption caused by the calls. In the post, one officer explained that…
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Three Myanmar nationals killed in Tak farm drone explosion
A drone explosion near the Thai-Myanmar border in Tak killed three Myanmar chilli farm workers, including an 11 year old child, and seriously injured two others yesterday, June 2, after an explosive device reportedly crossed from Myanmar into Thailand. Officers from Phop Phra Police Station, soldiers, and security officials inspected a chilli farm near the Thai-Myanmar border in Wale subdistrict,…
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Thai taxi driver returns over 300,000 baht to Sri Lankan tourists
A Thai taxi driver returned more than 300,000 baht to two Sri Lankan tourists in Bangkok yesterday, June 2, after finding a forgotten bag in his cab and contacting FM91, a traffic and public assistance radio station, to help trace the owners. The driver, 50 year old Pathapee Yamsanor from Samut Prakan, called FM91 at 8.37am after finding a black…
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Phuket airport to launch automated passport gates June 13
Phuket International Airport will open automated outbound passport gates on June 13 to reduce immigration waiting queues after social media complaints about congestion and alleged special paid lane services. Deputy Government Spokesperson Ploytalay Laksameesaengchan said today, June 3, that the government had instructed relevant agencies to address congestion at the airport’s immigration checkpoint. The move follows social media posts about…
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Chinese TikToker questions yuan-only payment at Huai Khwang restaurant
A Chinese social media influencer living in Thailand raised questions about the legality of a Chinese restaurant in the Huai Khwang area of Bangkok after claiming the business accepted only Chinese yuan and WeChat Pay instead of Thai payment methods. The influencer, 28 year old Wang Bingyang, known online as Bing, shared a video on his TikTok account, @jaideebingandfriend, on…
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Thailand video news | Thai’s react to visa restrictions, Canadian arrested for minor assault
In Thailand video news, Alex covers news stories from across Thailand. The stories include local reactions to the new reduced visa-free stays, then some political news with Thaksin Shinawatra officially receiving a royal pardon. In decidedly unpardonable crime news, we have a couple of creeps in the form of a Canadian teacher assaulting a student and a local man sneaking…
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Koh Samet hotel condemned after alleged attempted rape, murder of guest
A Thai woman criticised a hotel on Koh Samet in Rayong province over inadequate security measures after her friend allegedly survived attempted rape and attempted murder during a stay on the island. The woman and her husband shared details of the incident on Facebook yesterday, June 2, issuing a warning to travellers about their experience at a hotel near Ao Chor.…
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Japanese tourist left with cut eyebrow after brawl with transwoman in Pattaya
A Japanese tourist suffered a cut eyebrow after a payment dispute with a Thai transgender woman, which resulted in a fight on Pattaya Beach earlier today, June 3. The incident was reported at 12.49am near Pattaya Beach, where residents stepped in to stop the dispute before taking both parties to Pattaya City Police Station. The altercation took place in front of…
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Thaksin to receive full release under royal pardon on Queen’s birthday
Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is set to receive a full release under a royal pardon granted on the occasion of Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana’s birthday. Royal pardons are traditionally granted to eligible inmates during significant national occasions, including royal birthdays and other important commemorative events. This recent pardon coincides with Queen Suthida’s birthday today, June 3, and applies…
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June 3 Thailand forecast predicts heavy rain across South, East
Thailand is expected to experience widespread thunderstorms over the next 24 hours, with heavy to very heavy rain forecast in parts of the East and South, according to the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) today, June 3. A moderately strong southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand is driving wetter conditions across the country. Residents in…
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Phuket selected as setting for season 13 of Below Deck
Phuket will serve as the main filming location for the 13th season of the American reality television series Below Deck, with production crews expected to spend 40 days filming across the province and the Andaman Sea. The programme follows crew members working aboard luxury superyachts catering to ultra-wealthy guests and has built a large audience in key tourism markets, particularly…
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Thai woman arrested after series of thefts at Bangkok airports
Police arrested a Thai woman at a resort in Sing Buri province after CCTV footage linked her to a series of thefts targeting passengers at two international airports in Bangkok. The investigation began on May 21 when a woman identified as Jiraporn reported a stolen bag to officers at Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Jiraporn told police she had fallen asleep for…
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Chinese herbicide safety questioned after driver dies in transit
Questions were raised over the registration and safety approval of a Chinese herbicide product after it was suspected of contributing to the death of a Thai man who was transporting it in his car. The concerns were highlighted by garage owner Paris Sittisarn, who shared the case on social media and urged authorities to investigate the product following the death…
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Bangkok rubbish workers alert police after finding grenade
Police are investigating after an active grenade was found outside a bank in the Bang Khun Non area of Bangkok this morning, June 2. Officers from Bang Khun Non Police Station and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) units were called to the scene at roughly 7.30am. Police found an MK 2 grenade mixed with rubbish beside the road. Officers immediately secured the…
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Thailand video news | Arrests made in Koh Samui Killing, Pattaya Self-Pleasurer
In Thailand video news, Alex and Jay cover news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. The stories include 12 arrests made over suspected ties to the murder of a taxi driver las month in Koh Samui, then, over 50 arrests made in Roi Et as late night street racing continues to be a persistent problem, of course we have…
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Canadian teacher held in Prachuap Kiri Khan for child sex abuse
A former Canadian teacher was arrested in Prachuap Kiri Khan province for sexually assaulting a 15 year old schoolgirl during a private tutoring session at her home in Nakhon Ratchasima. Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) arrested the 68 year old Canadian national, identified only as James, yesterday, June 1. Police said he previously worked as a mathematics teacher…
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Foreigner confronts Phuket police after disturbance, theft attempt
Police arrested a shirtless foreign man after he reportedly caused disturbances at a convenience store and attempted to steal items from outside a local’s home in Phuket yesterday, June 1. The incident came to public attention after a Thai homeowner shared a video on Facebook showing two police officers confronting the foreign man outside her house. In the post, published…
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Nationwide ceremonies planned for Queen’s birthday celebrations
Nationwide celebrations marking Her Majesty the Queen’s 4th Cycle Birthday Anniversary are underway across Thailand, with major events planned in Bangkok and at provincial halls, Thai embassies and consulates abroad. Organised by the Prime Minister’s Office in coordination with state agencies, the programme features ceremonies at three marquee venues in Bangkok: Wat Ratchathiwat Wihan in Dusit district, Siam Paragon, and…
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Thailand aviation hub push drives airport upgrades, flight routes
Thailand is ramping up airport upgrades and expanding domestic and international flight routes as part of a broader push to establish itself as an aviation hub and regional centre for travel, tourism, and investment. Deputy government spokesperson Lalida Persvivatana said the strategy aims to improve connectivity between major cities and emerging destinations while strengthening the country’s long-term aviation and logistics…
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Southwest monsoon drives flash flood risk across Thailand
Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather forecast for June 1, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall across much of Thailand as the southwest monsoon strengthens over the Andaman Sea, the South, and the Gulf of Thailand. A monsoon trough extends across the lower North, upper Central, and lower Northeast regions into a low-pressure cell off the coast…
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Pattaya app driver locks car doors before sexually assaulting passenger
A ride-hailing app driver in Pattaya has been reported to police after a female passenger accused him of sexual assault and later entering her hotel room in South Pattaya yesterday, May 30. The case was shared on Facebook, along with a video clip. The woman, identified only as 27 year old May, is from Phichit province. She said she booked a…
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Street racing raid in Roi Et detains 51 youths over noisy bikes
Police and district officials detained 51 youths and seized 38 modified motorcycles during a Roi Et street racing crackdown overnight from May 29 to May 30, after residents complained about noisy bikes. The operation took place between 11.30pm and 2.30am on Highway 215. Officers checked areas in Nong Kaeo and Khaen Yai subdistricts, Mueang Roi Et district, and Ban Du…
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Thailand strengthens defence ties with US, France in Singapore
Thailand moved to strengthen defence ties with the United States and France during separate talks at the 23rd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 29. Thai Defence Minister Adul Boonthamcharoen met US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to discuss regional security and paths to strengthen defence ties between Thailand and the US. Adul said Thailand valued its long-standing alliance and…
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Bangkok international school found illegally teaching 100 foreign students
An illegal international school in Soi Pridi Banomyong, Bangkok, was raided yesterday, May 30, after immigration officers found it had operated without a licence and employed six foreign teachers without work permits. The inspection took place at about 1pm, after Immigration Bureau officers received a tip-off that the school was operating without approval and employing foreign teachers illegally. The Office of the…
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