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One fateful day at a scenic beach in the southern province of Chumphon, an incident unfolded that would soon ripple across social media, sparking outrage and sympathy in equal measure. Fast forward to today, February 9, 2025, and the consequences of that day are finally coming to a head. Picture this—a leisurely day by the sea, the gentle whispers of the ocean breeze mingling with laughter and splashes of playful waves. But for 19-year-old Thi Ha Aung, this day took a dark turn. Accompanied by a friend and emboldened by the recklessness of alcohol, Thi Ha Aung committed an act that would haunt him for years to come. He caught a dog on the beach, and, in a moment of inebriated folly, began throwing the poor animal into the sea repeatedly. Unbeknownst to him, every toss was being captured on video. A video that would soon find its way into…

In the vibrant heart of Bangkok, while tourists and locals sip on mango smoothies and enjoy the bustling street markets, an interesting tale unfolds. This tale does not involve exotic food or nightlife; instead, it centers around offices, visas, and an unexpected foray into the world of work permits. Welcome to the quirky yet serious operation spearheaded by Thailand’s Department of Employment (DoE), which has been actively sweeping through language schools like Sherlock Holmes on vacation, but with a badge. The DoE, renowned for its quest to regulate the labor market, recently spotlighted the bustling Ratchada and Bang Na areas — popular melting pots where linguistic talents often mingle. You could say that this was just another typical day for Director-General Somchai Morakotsriwan and his team, as they tightened their nets on foreign labor under their whimsical yet stern banner, “Search, Arrest, Fine, Deport.” Their trusty magnifying glasses were focused…

On an electrifying Saturday night in the heart of Thailand’s Pathum Thani province, the vibrant streets near Bangkok University in the Rangsit area became the stage for a fervent rally. Hundreds from the LGBTQ+ community united in solidarity, creating an assembly saturated with purpose and perseverance. This gathering was more than a mere protest; it was a powerful declaration of unity against violence and discrimination. At the core of this rally was a distressing incident involving two university students – both identifying as LGBTQ+. The night was stirred by the harrowing news of an alleged attack, where a senior LGBTQ+ student reportedly inflicted harm upon a junior peer. The news echoed rapidly, drawing attention as details emerged of the victim having endured an assault that involved being splashed with scalding hot soup and having her hair forcibly cut. Physical wounds marred her back, neck, and arms, testimony to the brutality…

In an unexpected twist straight from the pages of an international crime thriller, Chiang Rai provincial officials have unleashed an urgent prohibition on refuelling oil into containers like jerry cans. Brace yourself, as defying this dizzying mandate may land you in hot legal waters! But before you grab your well-worn popcorn bowl, let’s unveil how a directive against simple oil transfusion is shaking up the plot along the Thailand-Myanmar axis. So, here’s the scoop. February 7 might go down in Chiang Rai history as authorities decided that transferring oil into containers at petrol stations is now strictly off-limits. Led by the astute Deputy Governor Norasak Suksomboon, this stern announcement is no fluke but a strategic maneuver aligned with the Thai government’s mission to purge call centre gangs, sketchy operations thriving along the nebulous Thailand-Myanmar border. The crime-busting blueprint stretches its vigilant net over two key locales: both the Thai-Myanmar Friendship…

Picture this: a peaceful afternoon in the Bang Khun Thian coastal area of bustling Bangkok. The sun gently filters through the zinc roof of a modest single-story dwelling, where 78-year-old Phayao is comfortably sunk into her chair, engrossed in her favorite TV program. Suddenly, her tranquility shatters not by an earthquake or any mundane glitch, but by an enormous scaly visitor—a monitor lizard. This unexpected encounter, caught perpetually on video for the social-media savvy to relish, unfolded on February 6, stirring up a cocktail of amazement and disbelief. The footage shows the angular reptile, probably as confused as it was terrifying, making its audacious entry through the window, elegantly circumnavigating Phayao, then hurrying off through another window without causing harm. A fleeting yet heart-thumping encounter that has since captured countless imaginations online. Phayao, despite being rattled, handled the ordeal with poise, though she was practically frozen in place by the…

This morning, the scenic vistas of Thailand masked a less picturesque reality as the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda) noted a ticking environmental concern. Among the country’s 77 provinces, a troubling eight were found to be under the oppressive cloak of ultrafine dust pollution. These provinces, positioned predominantly in the north, were tinged with ‘orange’ levels of particulate matter (PM2.5), each tiny particle no more than 2.5 micrometres in diameter. The figures danced between the ranges of 38.3 to 48.6 micrograms per cubic metre over the course of 24 hours, according to the early bird report furnished by Gistda at 7am. With the government drawing the line of safety at levels higher than 37.5µg/m³, it was clear some areas were towing a fine line. The line-up of the affected heroes – err, provinces – was led by Lamphun, with a close following cast including Samut Songkhram, Phrae, Lampang,…

Picture a lively scene where the vibrant LGBTQ community stands united, creating a powerful sea of voices echoing through the air. This was the reality on February 8th, when over 500 individuals assembled near a condominium in the heart of Khlong Luang district, Pathum Thani province. They gathered to demand justice and accountability, following a shocking and bizarre incident involving an unexpected culprit—hot soup. Just a day before, on February 7th, a distressing episode unfolded. A second-year student from a top-notch private university found himself at the receiving end of a scalding soup attack. The incident stirred up quite the storm, igniting the community’s call for responsibility from the assailants. Notably, these perpetrators, adding a twist to the saga, are also members of the LGBTQ community. Police Colonel Kiattisak Mitprasart, the diligent head of the Khlong Luan Police Station, soon became involved. The news of the rally reached him swiftly…

In a chilling discovery that sends shivers down spines and evokes memories of a past horror, police in Songkhla are desperately seeking clues after a man’s body was discovered gruesomely wrapped in a fertilizer sack and left abandoned on the roadside. This unsettling find was made amidst the lush greenery of a rubber plantation, an otherwise tranquil setting now hauntingly marked by the stench of criminal acts. A local, unknowingly stepping into a grim chapter of his new job, stumbled upon the sack and its gruesome contents, recounting a similar spine-chilling triple homicide that shook the community two years ago. On the fateful day of February 8, Lieutenant Somjai Suwannakit, an astute investigator from the Bang Klam Police Station, was notified of the ghastly discovery along the Asian Highway in Mueang Thachang, within the peaceful confines of the Bang Klam district. Partnering with Doctor Somparat Krannganont from Bang Klam Hospital,…

In the early hours of February 9, beneath the somber sky of Bangkok’s Lak Si district, tragedy unfolded within the confines of an apartment complex in Thung Song Hong. A security guard, his life abruptly concluded following a turbulent confrontation with his estranged wife, lay at the heart of a grim scene that would soon draw the attention of local law enforcement. Around 12:30 am, the humdrum of the night was shattered with a report to the police at the Thung Song Hong Station. A man’s demise in the quiet solitude of the apartment’s car park was the subject, initiating a flurry of activity. As officers arrived on the scene, accompanied by forensic experts, a pathologist from Chulabhorn Hospital, and compassionate volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation, the reality of the situation began to crystallize. The unfortunate individual was identified as the 44-year-old Sitthichai — his surname respectfully withheld. Clad in…