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A hand holding a stack of british pound banknotes.

Phuket

October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

Foreign Suspect Scams Phuket Currency Exchange Shops with Counterfeit Pounds

PHUKET – Multiple currency exchange outlets across Phuket have fallen victim to a scam involving counterfeit British pound banknotes, resulting in combined losses estimated at nearly 40,000 baht. The Phuket Times Facebook page issued a public alert on October 6 after receiving several reports from affected booths, alongside a photograph of the unidentified foreign suspect. […]

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Ambulance in Chiang Mai in the early morning.

Pattaya

October 6, 2025

Chinese Driver Causes Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Pattaya

PATTAYA – A sudden left turn by a Chinese driver resulted in a fatal multi-vehicle collision on Sukhumvit Road on October 5, claiming the life of a Thai motorcyclist and injuring two others. The incident occurred near Soi 42, prompting a rapid response from Pattaya City Police and rescue units. Drunk Chinese Driver Causes Chaos […]

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News

October 6, 2025October 6, 2025

Thailand Launches 24-Hour Digital Platform for Foreign Work Permits

BANGKOK – The Ministry of Labour has inaugurated a comprehensive digital service platform named “e-WorkPermit,” designed to allow foreign workers and their employers to complete the entire work permit process online. Labour Minister Treenuch Thienthong announced that the new system enables applicants to submit documents, track application status, receive approvals, and obtain permits without the […]

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The Chao Phraya River in Bang Pa-in District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province

North

October 6, 2025

Two Teenagers Drown in Ayutthaya Flood While Taking Photos

AYUTTHAYA – Two teenagers drowned on Saturday after slipping into fast-moving floodwaters while taking photographs in Sena district. The incident occurred as rising levels from the Noi River continued to inundate low-lying communities across Ayutthaya, Workpoint TV 23 reported. Typhoon Matmo to Intensify Monsoon, Bringing Heavy Rain and Flood Risk to Thailand Police from Sena […]

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South

October 6, 2025

Police Launch Manhunt for Armed Gang After Daring Gold Heist at Narathiwat Mall

NARATHIWAT – Thai authorities have initiated a large-scale manhunt for a heavily armed criminal group following a brazen gold heist at a shopping mall in this southern border province. The robbery on Sunday evening resulted in the theft of an estimated 600 gold baht weight (approximately 9 kilograms) from a jewelry shop and left a […]

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Gates A1 to A6, Concourse A, Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok

News

October 6, 2025

Australian Writer Claims Improper Arrest in Thailand Over Malaysian Criticism

BANGKOK – An Australian academic arrested in Thailand on a defamation charge alleges he has become a victim of transnational repression, asserting that his detention stems from writings critical of the Malaysian government. Murray Hunter, a 66-year-old independent scholar, was taken into custody Monday at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport as he prepared to board a flight […]

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Men riding motorcycles at night on a street in Pattaya.

Pattaya

October 6, 2025

Japanese Tourist Injured in Early Morning Pattaya Assault

PATTAYA – A 57-year-old Japanese tourist was left with a fractured nose following a roadside assault in the early hours of October 4, an incident that has highlighted ongoing concerns over tourist safety. The attack occurred around 4:30 a.m. near the entrance of Soi 13 Chalermprakiat, a central area in the bustling coastal city. Indian […]

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Village in Sangkhla Buri District, Kanchanaburi

North

October 5, 2025

Social Media Influencer Charged After Pet Lion Attacks Child in Kanchanaburi

KANCHANABURI – A social media influencer is facing criminal charges after a pet lion escaped from his residence in Bo Phloi district on Saturday, attacking two individuals including an 11-year-old boy. The incident has prompted wildlife authorities to take custody of the animal and initiate legal proceedings against the owner. Zookeeper Killed by Lions at […]

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