Ah, the wild and exotic shores of Phuket—where the sun kisses the sea and tourists, well, occasionally overstay their welcome. Recently, a Russian tourist made a headline-grabbing visit that’s as colorful as a lily-white sandy beach. Her escapade, that of course finds its way into the digital realms of social media, began in the unlikeliest of places—a snug hair salon inside Phuket’s bustling shopping marvel. Enter, our Russian protagonist, whose preference for making memories differed slightly from the rest of her cohort in the land of smiles. Wearing her most vacation-ified attire—an eco-friendly green T-shirt, shorts, and sensible trainers—she made a stately entrance with an intent that was certainly more befuddling than expected. After indulging in a grooming session, she decided the best way to show the hairstylist gratitude was to gracefully tiptoe out of the salon without settling the bill. A stylistic exit by any stretch of the imagination!…
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In the lively streets of Pattaya, where the night never seems to end, a heartbreaking story unfolded in the early hours of February 9, 2025. Among the bustling nightlife and vibrant energy, 29-year-old Thanakorn, a skilled chef from Chaiyaphum, met with a tragic accident that would leave a lasting scar on the hearts of many. Just after the clock struck 1:36 AM, the Sawang Boriboon Rescue Centre was summoned to Pattaya Third Road. Witnesses had reported a severe accident that left a black Honda Wave 110i motorcycle in ruins, splayed across the street like a grim testament to the night’s events. The machine had collided with a boldly marked construction barrier, part of an underground power line project, standing as an unyielding sentry in the night. As rescue volunteers and local police converged on the scene with reporters from The Pattaya News in tow, they were met with a harrowing…
In an astonishing turn of events on a brisk Monday night, the bustling streets of Bangkok bore witness to a spectacle straight out of an action movie. Right there on Taksin Road, the seemingly mundane commute took an extraordinary twist when Bus No. 167 got a lift, not from hydraulics or any earthly means as one might expect, but by low-hanging communication cables that playfully suspended the bus three meters above the ground. Talk about an unexpected pit stop! The evening had already painted the sky with the usual city hustle when disaster nearly struck. The bus, driven by the intrepid Apinya, 34, had just made its way down from the scenic descent of Bangkok Bridge. With Chom Thong Road insight, the journey was supposed to be as smooth as butter. But the universe had other plans when the vehicle suddenly decided to channel its inner figure skater, slipping and…
In a dramatic twist of fate, the usually bustling scene outside Dong Khui municipal fresh market was rattled by an unexpected motorbike sidecar collision that sent not just sparks, but social media bolts flying at lightning speed. It was February 6, precisely 4:36 pm, when the harmonious world’s needle scratched across its vinyl record—a clash that intertwined fate and fortuity on the Chandan-Dong Khui road. As if orchestrated by a twist-laden screenplay, the focus rested on a monk, clad in the iconic saffron robe, who was steering a sidecar with the same precision as a Zen master maneuvering through a philosophy lecture. Yet, something perhaps awry or urgent pushed him to overtake another sidecar. Was it enlightenment rushing at the speed of engine revs? We’ll never know. What we do know is that this maneuver caused an unrequested waltz with another sidecar, resulting in an ungainly expulsion of drivers and…
In an extraordinary twist that seems straight out of a Hollywood thriller, four elusive foreign hackers have been nabbed in Phuket, Thailand, after making a dramatic escape from Switzerland. Their bold digital caper involved a devastating malware scam that has reportedly fleeced over 1,000 victims, incurring losses upwards of a staggering US$16 million, or approximately 560 million baht. With international cooperation on full display, Swiss authorities reached out to the Royal Thai Police (RTP) to extradite the fugitives and bring them to justice in Switzerland. The cunning quartet devised an elaborate scheme using ransomware, a digital weapon that encrypts victims’ personal data, locking them out unless a ransom is paid for the retrieval. This treacherous technique not only menaced victims with data loss but also with the threat of public exposure of their sensitive information if they dared to defy the demands. The gang, showing tech-savvy audacity, insisted on receiving…
The tranquil northeast of Thailand is about to witness a transformation of one of its aviation hubs, Roi Et Airport. A surge in annual passenger numbers has prompted the Transport Ministry to urge the Department of Airports (DoA) to undertake an ambitious redevelopment project. Spearheaded by Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri, this proposed overhaul comes hot on the heels of an inspection carried out on February 10, where every nook and cranny of the airport was scrutinized for compliance with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards. It was a day of rigorous evaluations that not only focused on security measures but also on the calibre of services and ongoing management developments. The Ministry has left no stone unturned, rallying the DoA to draft a robust strategy aimed at elevating the airport’s services. The focus is on introducing cutting-edge technology, including dual-view X-ray luggage scanners and automatic LED weapons and explosives…
In an exciting twist for Thailand’s fashion scene, the world of high fashion and international diplomacy collided on February 10th, as former supermodel Naomi Campbell called on Thailand’s Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Known globally for her iconic runway presence, Campbell engaged in vibrant discussions aimed at catapulting Thailand onto the world stage as a formidable contender in the fashion industry. Her agenda? To nurture and spotlight budding Thai supermodels and ensconce Thailand as a beacon of style in the global fashion arena. The rendezvous at the Government House was not just about a famous face meeting a nation’s leader. It symbolized a concerted effort to harness fashion’s soft power, a vision shared by both Campbell and prime movers like Surapong Suebwonglee, head of the National Soft Power Development Committee. Their collective dream? To see the runways of Paris and Milan graced by the talent and unique charm that only Thailand…
In the bustling city of Bangkok, where the neon lights cast vibrant reflections on the bustling streets, an unusual incident unfolded in the wee hours of February 11, 2025. As the clock struck 12:20 AM, passengers aboard the 167 public bus got more than they bargained for during their routine commute. This fateful ride was anything but ordinary as it navigated the lively yet unpredictable roads of Thon Buri, Bangkok. The chaos began near the Maihai Sawan intersection, a location that suddenly felt like the backdrop for an action movie thriller. The bus found itself tumbling down a slippery slope, quite literally, thanks to an inconspicuous oil slick on the road’s surface. As the bus driver, whose name is respectfully remembered as Apinya, a 34-year-old with a deft foot on the pedal, steered the vehicle around a curve, a twist of fate led the bus astray. In a dramatic ballet…
In the enchanting province of Kanchanaburi, a wildfire smoldered, casting a hazy veil of smoke against the Monday sky—a sight that added its own mark to the already dense pollution hanging in the air. The photo captured by Piyarach Chongcharoen eloquently voice the intersection of nature’s fury and human struggles. As we fast forward to Tuesday, an alarming development hits the spotlight: 48 out of Thailand’s 76 provinces were smothered in a blanket of ultrafine dust particles, with none other than Bangkok taking a dive, as reported by the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda). The agency’s morning bulletin at 9 a.m. shattered the early calm with reports of PM2.5 levels skyrocketing to hazardous territories, causing noses to twitch and brows to furrow across various regions. In the realm of extremes, seven provinces took the spotlight, where red levels of particulate matter—tiny but mighty at 2.5 micrometres or less—ranged…
Prepare yourself for an intriguing twist in the world of Thai mobile communications as the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission, or NBTC as it’s better known, takes a hard stance against unauthorized SIM cards and online deceit. Picture this: seasoned SIM card dealers, once enjoying their unsupervised reign, now find themselves facing hefty repercussions if they dare cut corners. The introduction of strict biometric authentication for SIM card registration is set to dramatically change the mobile subscriber scene across Thailand—a country where prepaid SIM options are as common as pad Thai. It’s bold. It’s disruptive. And it’s aiming for the jugular of fraud. The impact? Simply staggering. Initially, experts foresaw a whopping 94 million mobile subscriptions by the year 2025. But here’s the kicker: with the new regulations tightening their grip, that number is anticipated to plummet by a staggering 19%, dropping to a projection of 77.8 million. This seismic…