- Krabi News
Foreign tourists fall for treat-seeking trap of Krabi cat
A pet cat in Krabi has become an online sensation after repeatedly leading foreign tourists into a convenience store and persuade them to buy cat food and treats. A South Korean tourist shared a video of the grey tabby on her Instagram account, @jmiiyaaa, on July 15 with the caption, “This cat took us to a cat food corner in…
- Chiang Mai News
Customer throws, stomps on food over Chiang Mai order mix-up
The owner of a burger shop in Chiang Mai criticised a customer, believed to be Chinese, after CCTV footage showed him throwing food onto the ground following a misunderstanding over his order. The store owner of Paul Burger shared CCTV footage of the incident on its official Facebook page on July 13. According to his account, the confrontation occurred at…
- Bangkok News
Debate grows over govt financial assistance for victims of nightclub fire
Public opinion is divided over the government’s financial assistance for victims of the Bangkok nightclub fire, with some arguing the compensation should come solely from the nightclub’s operators rather than public funds. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) outlined the financial assistance available to victims and others affected by the fire at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao nightclub on July 12.…
- Northern Thailand News
Chinese woman accused of ‘repeated disturbances’ in Pai
A Chinese woman was arrested after physically assaulting a Thai woman outside a pharmacy in Pai district, Mae Hong Son, on July 13. The victim reported the incident to officers at Pai Police Station on the day of the assault. The attacker was identified as a Chinese national named Su Qui. The pharmacy owner provided CCTV footage to investigators as…
- Bangkok News
Foreign man dances, sprinkles water outside nightclub fire scene
A foreign man attracted attention on Thai social media after he was filmed dancing outside the Bangkok nightclub fire scene, with some online users suggesting the performance was intended as a tribute to those who died in the blaze. The Facebook page, News Itsara (āļāļīāļ§āļŠāđ āļāļīāļŠāļĢāļ°), shared videos showing the foreign man dancing and performing a ritual outside Rong Bear…
- Central Thailand News
Driver finds woman’s body in car after unknowing journey
A Thai driver discovered the body of an unidentified woman in the back seat of his car after arriving at his destination in Samut Prakan in the early hours of today, July 16. The driver, 61 year old Chanasin, contacted officers from Samrong Tai Police Station after finding the body in his black Nissan sedan, which was parked at the…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok nightclub fire death toll reaches 33 as police widen investigation
The death toll from the Bangkok nightclub fire has risen to 33 after another member of the band performing on the night of the blaze died from his injuries yesterday, July 15. Police also identified two additional shareholders connected to the venue as the investigation into the disaster continues. Thitiwat “Din” Kaewkanha, a 27 year old singer who was performing…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok cafe demands apology after customer’s homophobic tantrum
The owner of a Bangkok coffee shop plans to take legal action against a customer accused of verbally abusing his LGBTQ+ employee during a confrontation at the store. The incident gained widespread attention after the owner of OutletÃģ Coffee shared CCTV footage on his Facebook account, āđāļāđāļ āļ§āļīāļāļŠāđ, on July 10. The footage appears to show a dispute between a…
- Bangkok News
Witnesses rescue woman from abduction attempt in Bangkok
Witnesses rescued a Thai woman from an abduction attempt in broad daylight on the roadside in Bangkok on July 11, but suspects managed to escape from the scene. A woman who said she witnessed the incident shared a video on her Facebook account, Bell Bell, along with a description of what happened. According to the witness, she and her boyfriend…
- Bangkok News
Chinese man arrested for pickpocketing South Korean at Bangkok temple
A Chinese man denied pickpocketing a South Korean tourist at Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan, better known as Wat Pho, in Bangkok despite clear footage from a security camera. He claimed the thief in the footage was a lot older than himself. A Chinese man has denied allegations that he stole a South Korean tourist’s wallet at Wat Phra…
- Thailand News
Rayong child boxers sexually abused by Norwegian gym owner and tricked into prostitution
A Norwegian boxing gym owner in Rayong was accused of sexually assaulting child boxers, while the gym manager tricked them into providing sexual services to male customers. Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) received a tip-off about child prostitution at a boxing gym in Rayong. The gym’s manager, who was later identified as 28 year old Naruebet, was procuring…
- Phuket News
Australian man flees after assaulting another foreigner in Phuket
An Australian man allegedly assaulted another foreigner following a motorcycle collision and compensation dispute in Phuket yesterday, July 14. The incident was reported by the Phuket Times Facebook page, which published photographs of the aftermath and the injured man. The report said the altercation took place in the Rawai area, although the exact time of the incident was not disclosed. According…
- Bangkok News
Death toll from Bangkok nightclub fire climbs, license revoked
The 31st death from the Bangkok nightclub fire was confirmed today, July 15. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced that the venue’s operating licence would be revoked, and the site would be barred from hosting another entertainment business. Metropolitan Police Division 2 confirmed today, July 15, that 34 year old Sudarat Pokkasub, who had sustained critical injuries in the fire at…
- Visa Information
Decline in Indian arrivals prompts Thailand to restore visa-free scheme
Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports restored a visa-free scheme for Indian tourists, allowing visitors from India to stay for up to 30 days after officials reported a decline in arrivals following recent visa changes. In May, the Cabinet ended the temporary 60-day visa exemption that had applied to citizens of 93 countries and territories. The government said the measure…
- Central Thailand News
Thai, Chinese scammers held for deceiving son to steal from mum
Cyber Crime investigation Bureau (CCIB) officers arrested a Thai woman and three Chinese nationals for operating a call centre scam and deceiving a 19 year old son into stealing nearly 11 million baht in cash and valuables from his mother. The victim, identified only as Mick, was targeted in November last year by fraudsters posing as police officers. The gang…
- Chiang Mai News
Chiang Mai bar slaps Brit with 150,000 baht bill, gives refund
A British man filed a complaint against a karaoke bar in Chiang Mai, claiming he was overcharged by 150,000 baht at the venue. The bar initially denied the accusation but eventually refunded the full amount following public scrutiny. The British man and his Thai wife filed a complaint with Mueang Chiang Mai Police Station against the karaoke bar operator and…
- Bangkok News
Fake official spreads misinformation at nightclub fire scene
A Thai man in military uniform, who previously ran as a candidate for the Bangkok Metropolitan Council, has come under scrutiny after allegedly presenting himself as an official at the scene of the Bangkok nightclub fire and providing unverified information to the media and Prime Minister of Thailand Anutin Charnvirakul. Following the deadly blaze at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao,…
- Northern Thailand News
Thai mother calls for justice after son stabbed by classmate in Lampang school
An 11 year old schoolboy stabbed a classmate with a pair of scissors at a private school in Lampang on Friday, July 10. The injured child’s mother spoke to Channel 8, alleging that the family of the other student, who launched the attack on her son, had not contacted her or accepted responsibility following the incident. According to the mother,…
- Bangkok News
Fire survivor says security guards of blocked emergency exit
A survivor of the Bangkok nightclub fire alleged that security guards prevented her from opening an emergency exit as people attempted to escape the blaze. The fire at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao in Bangkok’s Lat Phrao district has left 29 people dead, while several injured victims remain in hospital, including the nightclub owners, Bang-on and Suwicha, who are both in…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok nightclub fire claims another victim, owner still in critical condition
The death toll from the Bangkok nightclub fire has risen to 29, and the nightclub owner remains in critical condition. The fire broke out at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao near Lat Phrao Intersection shortly after midnight on Sunday, July 12. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt previously confirmed that 90 people were inside the venue, including customers, musicians, employees and the…
- Bangkok News
Japanese TikToker faces backlash for fake pickpocketing video on Khao San Road
A Japanese content creator apologised after staging a fake pickpocketing video on Bangkok’s Khao San Road, prompting criticism online and a police complaint from one of the people featured in the footage. The video was originally posted on the TikTok account @washizu_aoi1211 before being deleted following widespread backlash. It was later reposted on X by user @DEATHDOL_NOTE, who criticised the…
- Northern Thailand News
Blind father found dead in canal allegedly after fleeing abuses by drug-addicted son
A Thai man was found dead in a canal in Phetchabun province, allegedly after he escaped abuse at the hands of his drug-addicted son. The body of Sopha was discovered in a canal in Si Thep district yesterday, July 12, after he had been missing since July 7. According to his wife, she returned from Bangkok after learning of his…
- Thailand News
Bank ordered to pay beauty queen after 4 million baht scam
Thailand’s Civil Court ordered a bank to pay 1 million baht in compensation to beauty queen Charlotte Austin after ruling that it shared responsibility for allowing fraudulent transfers linked to a call centre scam. Charlotte Austin, the Thai-British fifth runner-up in Miss Grand Thailand 2022, lost 4 million baht after being deceived by fraudsters posing as police officers. According to…
- Central Thailand News
Samut Prakan restaurant roof falls during storm, leaving diners injured
Four to five diners sustained minor injuries after the roof of a waterfront restaurant collapsed during strong winds in Samut Prakan on Saturday, July 11. The incident occurred at about 6pm at a restaurant in Phra Samut Chedi district. The section that collapsed was a dining area extending over a fish and shrimp pond. The structure measured about six metres…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok nightclub fire exits reportedly locked to prevent customers from escaping their bills
The owner of a nightclub in Bangkok was accused of locking a fire exit in order to collect payment from customers trying to escape during the fire last night, July 12. Officials have not confirmed this claim, which is circulating on social media. The blaze broke out at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao nightclub near Lat Phrao Intersection at around…
- Bangkok News
Thai soldier opens fire, injuring ex-wife and killing her boyfriend
A Thai soldier surrendered to police after shooting his ex-wife and her partner at a house in the Prawet district of Bangkok yesterday, July 12, leaving one person dead and another critically injured. Officers from Udomsuk Police Station responded to reports of a shooting at a house in Soi Chalerm Prakiat Rama IX 30, Section 28, in Dok Mai subdistrict…
- Bangkok News
At least 27 killed in fire at nightclub in Lat Phrao, Bangkok
A fire at a nightclub in Bangkok‘s Lat Phrao district claimed at least 27 lives and injured 63 others late last night, July 12, prompting a large-scale emergency response and an investigation into the cause of the blaze. Firefighters and rescue workers from the Sutthisan area were called to Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao Nightclub in Soi Lat Phrao 1,…
- Thailand News
3 cargo ship crew seek appropriate compensation after attack in Strait of Hormuz
Three former crew members of the Mayuree Naree filed a lawsuit against their former employer, alleging they were denied adequate compensation and medical support after surviving the cargo ship attack in the Strait of Hormuz. The Thai cargo vessel came under attack on March 11 during heightened tensions in the Middle East. The ship was carrying 23 crew members. Twenty were…
- Thailand News
CP seeks contract termination for 3-airport high-speed rail
Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group requested the termination of its contract for the 3-airport high-speed rail project, citing contractual conditions that it says have not been fulfilled. The three-airport high-speed rail project is designed to link Don Mueang International Airport, Suvarnabhumi International Airport and U-Tapao International Airport as part of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) development programme. The 220 billion baht…
- Thailand News
3 Thai children rescued after attempting suicide to escape drug-addicted father
Three children were rescued after they attempted to commit suicide by walking into the sea in Nakhon Si Thammarat, telling witnesses that they wanted to escape from drug-addicted father. Witnesses intervened after seeing the three siblings, all under the age of 18, enter the sea together in Khanom district. The children were brought to safety before any injuries were reported.…
