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Thai Airways allows two power banks, bans onboard use
Thai Airways International issued a security notice today, April 3, outlining new power bank rules that allow each passenger to carry up to two devices on board, but prohibit their use and charging during flights. The airline said in a social media post that the restriction has been in effect since March 27, in line with safety regulations announced by…
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Buriram man accuses high school teacher of sexually assaulting and manipulating him
A male teacher in Buriram province was accused of physically abusing and sexually grooming a schoolboy for more than four years. The victim’s sister, 35 year old Pitchaman, accompanied her brother, identified only as M, to Buriram Provincial Police Office to follow up on the complaint filed with Mueang Buriram Police Station six months ago. The siblings later shared details…
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MP pushes back against Clean Air Bill as Thais are ‘breathing dust to death’
Thai netizens, today, April 3, slammed objections to the Clean Air Bill, which were raised in Parliament, as people in North Thailand continued to face severe PM2.5 pollution. The issue stemmed from remarks made by Bhumjaithai Party list MP Supachai Jaisamut during a House of Representatives meeting on April 1, when he raised concerns about the draft Clean Air Bill,…
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Human remains found on Thai cargo ship attacked in Hormuz
Human remains were found aboard the Mayuree Naree cargo ship during a second search for three missing Thai crew members following the Strait of Hormuz attack on March 11. The Iranian military attacked the Thai cargo ship after it left the United Arab Emirates for India on March 11, stating that the vessel had ignored a ban on travel through…
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Man caught cooking dog meat at Udon Thani home
Police in Udon Thani arrested a man in Chiang Yuen subdistrict yesterday, April 2, after a Facebook post led police to his home, where officers found him cooking dog meat. Officers from Huai Luang Subdistrict Police Station went to investigate the property at 11am. Upon arrival, they found the suspect, identified as 49 year old Gok, cooking meat in a…
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Thai woman hires friend to kill her ex-boyfriend before taking her life
A Thai woman and her friend, who was in unrequited love with her, allegedly arranged the murder of her ex-boyfriend on the M6 motorway in Nakhon Ratchasima on March 28. The woman took her own life while escaping from police. The victim, 30 year old Suppakorn “Golf” Traiphopklang, was found dead on the motorway with multiple gunshot wounds to his…
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Three boys rescued from child begging ring in Nakhon Pathom
A husband and wife were arrested in Nakhon Pathom yesterday, April 2, after police uncovered an alleged child begging gang operation and rescued three boys from years of exploitation. The two suspects, 36 year old Artorn and 32 year old Pimwimon, were arrested in Takong subdistrict, Mueang district, Nakhon Pathom, under Criminal Court warrants dated March 11. They were accused…
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Phuket to raise boat fares to Koh Phi Phi and tour package prices from April 5
Phuket ferry and speedboat fares for routes to Koh Phi Phi, along with boat tour prices, are set to increase from April 5 after operators received approval to raise charges in response to higher fuel costs. Phuket Provincial Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn met officials from the Phuket Provincial Marine Department and local operators at about 1.30pm yesterday, April 2, to discuss…
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Burmese mother confesses to killing 7 year old daughter in Bangkok
Police arrested a Burmese woman on Koh Larn in Chon Buri yesterday, April 2, after she killed her seven year old daughter at a house in Min Buri district, Bangkok. The case came to light on Tuesday, March 31, when a Burmese grandmother brought the seven year old child, identified as Su, to Synphaet Seriruk Hospital. She initially told medical…
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Six Cambodians held in Trat crab meat smuggling case
A joint maritime operation in Trat intercepted a Cambodian boat allegedly involved in crab meat smuggling yesterday, April 2, seizing multiple crates of picked crab meat and detaining six Cambodian crew members. Reporters said the special investigation task force of the Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Centre Region 1 worked with related agencies to launch the operation in waters off Khlong…
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French-born rapper cites ChatGPT in credit dispute with Thai director
A French-born rapper based in South Korea and Thai film director disputed over the credit of a music video after the artist listed herself as the director, citing ChatGPT conversations as part of her explanation. The disagreement surfaced after K-hip hop artist Mouna Loriane De Gallois Kone Kaga, known professionally as Moon, released the music video for her song “Fresh Girls…
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Suphan Buri hospital admits baby injection error
Dan Chang Hospital in Suphan Buri said today, April 2, that an injection error occurred after a one month old baby was given an allergy injection intended for a nine month old child. Officials are investigating the facts of the case. The incident drew wider attention after the baby’s father posted on Facebook, saying a doctor told the family their child…
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Burmese mother allegedly kills 7 year old daughter in Bangkok house
A Burmese mother allegedly killed her daughter, aged 7, at a house in Bangkok before fleeing the scene on Tuesday, March 31. The girl’s 50 year old grandmother, Nan, took the body of her granddaughter, Su, to Synphaet Seriruk Hospital on Tuesday and told medical staff she did not know what caused the death. A doctor examined Su and reported…
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Wanted Chinese fraud suspect found hiding in Phuket
Immigration police in Phuket detained a Chinese fraud suspect yesterday, April 1, after the Chinese Embassy in Thailand asked Thai police to help locate, arrest and deport a man wanted in China who was believed to be hiding in the province. Police said the suspect, identified as 32 year old Wang, was believed to have fled to Phuket. Investigators later…
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The Vivo X300 Ultra is built to beat Samsung and here’s how
Vivo has officially launched the X300 Ultra in China, and for the first time in the brand’s history, an Ultra-series device is confirmed for international markets. That’s a big deal. Previous Ultra models never left China, so this marks a genuine shift in vivo’s global ambitions. The X300 Ultra is positioned squarely against the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, and vivo’s…
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Toll fee waived on key expressways and motorways for Songkran
The Transport Ministry will waive toll and expressway fees on several key routes during Songkran as part of a 10-day travel safety plan running from April 10 to 19. It aims to cut crashes, deaths and injuries on the ministry’s road network by at least 5%. The campaign is being run under the slogan “No matter what time you leave,…
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Kalasin arrests 50 in month-long loud motorcycle sweep
Results of a March operation targeting loud motorcycles and illegal street racing in Mueang Kalasin were announced yesterday, April 1, with officers reporting 50 arrests and 50 seized motorcycles. The operation ran from March 1 to March 31 under policies from Provincial Police Region 4 and Kalasin provincial police. Checkpoints and interception points were carried out 31 times in locations…
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PM Anutin personal data allegedly leaked and used on SSO site
Personal data of the Prime Minister (PM) Anutin Charnvirakul was allegedly leaked and then used to register for Thailand’s Social Security Office (SSO), with claims that weak security on the SSO website also allowed members of the public to access his data. Software and blockchain technology specialist and the CEO of DomeCloud, Thanarat Kuawattanaphan, raised the issue on his Facebook account…
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Koh Pha Ngan to revoke visas of American-Israeli tourists
Officials on Koh Pha Ngan agreed on March 31 to revoke the tourist visas of three Israeli visitors, including one described as an American national of Israeli ethnicity, after a review found their behaviour could affect public order and security. The district-level committee met at 3pm at the Koh Pha Ngan District Office in Surat Thani. It was set up…
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Bangkok rescuer confesses to sexually assaulting actress
A rescuer confessed to sexually assaulting and filming Thai actress Christine Gulasatree Michalsky while she was unwell at a condominium in Khlong Tan, Wattana, Bangkok on Tuesday, March 31. Christine went to Khlong Tan Police Station yesterday, April 1, to give her statement. She spent more than four hours being questioned before speaking to reporters. The actress said she has been…
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Thai man claims gun fires accidentally and hits pregnant wife
A Thai man shot his pregnant wife at a house in Bo Phut, Koh Samui, and claimed that the gun discharged accidentally while he was attempting to take his own life. Officers from Bo Phut Police Station investigated the shooting at a single-storey house in Bo Phut subdistrict, Koh Samui district, Surat Thani, yesterday, March 31. The incident occurred in…
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Thai spa say some foreign tourists’ hygiene is so poor, the smell won’t wash out
The online world has collectively exposed the unsanitary practices of many Westerners who refuse to wipe themselves after defecating. This has severely impacted roommates, gym-goers, and employees in the service industry. On TikTok, some individuals shared stories of bizarre behavior by certain men who refuse to cleanse their anus due to the absurd belief that touching their anus undermines their…
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8 Pathum Thani police removed over extortion allegations
Eight police officers were removed amid an allegation that officers extorted a gold necklace worth nearly 150,000 baht from a Thai couple who run a snooker club in Pathum Thani. The 29 year old woman, Yuwadee, sought assistance by sharing her account with the non-profit organisation Saimai Survive. She said the incident happened at her home in Thanyaburi district, Pathum…
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Two killed after attackers open fire on pickup in Narathiwat
Two people, including a district official, were shot dead early this morning, April 1, after attackers opened fire on their pickup in Dusongyo subdistrict, Chanae district, Narathiwat province. Police were alerted at about 1am to an ambush shooting involving a pickup truck. Officers coordinated with relevant units before going to the scene. Upon arrival, police found a black, four-door Toyota…
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Transport boss announces boycott of PT petrol station
A Thai transport company owner announced a boycott of PT petrol stations, saying comments made by Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, a shareholder in the company, amounted to shifting the burden onto the public. K.Laopilao company owner, 39 year old Daechawat, posted the instruction on Facebook, telling staff to stop refuelling at PT stations and to avoid using any services at…
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Post Malone announces a special limited run in Asia following the record-breaking India show
Today, 9x diamond-certified global superstar Post Malone will return to Asia this September and October with Post Malone’s BIG ASS World Tour, a run of headline shows across the region with special guest Don Toliver. Promoted by Live Nation, the Asia leg kicks off on September 16 at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong, followed by a run of stadium…
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Thai actress sexually assaulted by rescuer while ill
A male rescuer sexually assaulted a Thai actress and model, Christine Gulasatree Michalsky, at her condominium while she was ill and unable to protect herself, according to her account of the story. The 30 year old celebrity shared the details on Instagram, @gulasatree, yesterday, March 31, before speaking to KhaoSod. In her post, she wrote… “Today, I had an urgent…
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Thai AirAsia X faces backlash over cancellations of Shanghai flights
Thai AirAsia X cancels Shanghai flights this April, sparking outcry over refunds. Find out how passengers are affected and what the airline says about the situation. Earlier this week, a controversy arose on Thai social media as passengers shared screenshots of cancellation notices for both outbound and inbound AirAsia flights to Shanghai, China. One passenger reported that while the airline…
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Mentally ill and starving girl snatches cash from victim at Buriram ATM
A Thai woman forgave a thief who snatched 1,800 baht from her at an ATM in Buriram province, after finding the girl suffered from mental illness and was living in poverty. The 49 year old victim, identified as Yuad, called officers from Prakhonchai Police Station to investigate theft at an ATM outside a bank in Prakhonchai district after the incident. Police…
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Narathiwat bomb attack hits police vehicle, two officers injured
A Narathiwat bomb attack hit a police vehicle in Rangae district today, March 31, seriously injuring two officers as they returned from investigating a theft case, police said. The explosion targeted an investigation team from Rangae Police Station near Mo Ku We Bridge on the Dusongyo–Bongo road in Bongor subdistrict, Rangae district, Narathiwat province. The attackers were not identified. Police…
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