Picture this: you’re cruising down the vibrant streets of Phuket, the sun kissing the horizon, when suddenly, a sleek, black Ford Raptor screeches past you, pursued by a flurry of police lights. This was the scene on a recent balmy Sunday, January 19, where two Canadian adrenaline junkies, ahem, I mean, residents, found themselves embroiled in quite the escapade. Our protagonists are 34-year-old Samuel Lee Jackson and his fellow compatriot, Jared Liam Wong, both of them apparently caught in a peculiar mix of misadventure and mystery. It all began, of course, with high drama in the heart of Phuket’s bustling district of Patong. According to the duo, a night that might have started with the clinking of glasses took a sinister turn as things soured with unnamed ‘rivals.’ The Canadians claim their tropical getaway turned into a scene straight out of an action movie. Their narrative speaks of a fiery…
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The weather in Thailand is having quite an amusingly unpredictable moment, as the trusty Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) casts its spell of forecasts for the next few days. It seems like the stubborn cold air mass that’s been lingering over upper Thailand is starting to pack its bags. With its retreat, temperatures are heading upward, and alas, a sprinkle of rain is making its entrance on January 20 in the south. It’s as if the heavens decided to play a game of mix-and-match with the weather, turning the skies into a delightful, albeit slightly confusing, spectacle. Staring down at the scene, the devout high-pressure system spreading across upper Thailand and the South China Sea looks to be having a well-deserved nap, as its grip weakens. This means that warmer days are upon us, my friends! But grip your mugs of coffee tight—morning fog will be sashaying its way into your…
Amidst the bustling corridors of Suvarnabhumi International Airport, the air was abuzz with whispered tales of intrigue and deception as Yan Tianxi, a Chinese national embroiled in a high-stakes public fraud case, was formally extradited back to China. On the morning of January 16, the unsuspecting traveler found himself flanked by the watchful eyes of Shanghai’s Economic Police, as he prepared to board his flight to face justice back home. The arrest, as confirmed by Thitiwadee Sintawanarong, a prominent public prosecutor for the Foreign Affairs Division, followed a meticulous collaboration that spanned borders and brought global crime-fighting efforts to the forefront. The saga began with a staggering 112 million yuan (roughly US$15.3 million or 540 million baht) swindle allegedly orchestrated by Yan and his cohorts. As the ink dried on the arrest warrant issued by a Chinese court, whispers of Yan’s vanishing act took root, with the cunning dissenter having…
In the heart of Nonthaburi, an otherwise serene and spiritual sanctuary transformed abruptly into a scene of horror and mourning. The predawn hours of January 21 marked a devastating tragedy when the tranquil setting of a revered temple became the backdrop of a monk’s brutal death, courtesy of an unexpected predator—his own pitbull. This harrowing incident has reverberated through the temple community, leaving all who once felt safe and at peace within its sacred walls in a state of disbelief and sorrow. As the clock struck 1am, duty called for the dedicated officers at Bang Sri Mueang Police Station. A frantic call detailed an unimaginable scene: a pitbull had attacked a monk within the sacred confines of Tambon Sai Ma, Amphoe Mueang, ending in fatal consequences. Responding without delay, a coordinated effort ensued among police officers, forensic experts, and the quick-acting team from the Por Tek Tung Foundation, all racing…
In a surprising turn of events at the Electric Daisy Carnival Thailand 2025, held in the vibrant locale of Phuket, three foreign individuals found themselves in the hands of law enforcement for possessing illegal substances. The festival, an exuberant three-day affair nestled at the Boat Avenue Lakefront in Phuket’s scenic Choeng Thale district, wrapped up on a Sunday that is likely to remain memorable for mixed reasons. While the swirling kaleidoscope of lights, music, and energy garnered praise for bolstering the local economy and creating a vivid experience, concerns loomed large over issues of noise, traffic congestion, and the shadow of drug-related incidents. Tragedy was not far from the festivities as two unfortunate incidents cast a pall over the electric atmosphere. Attendees from overseas, a man from America and another from Canada, reportedly succumbed to unconsciousness amid the concert’s pulsating beats. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, their lives…
For the adventure seekers residing or visiting the picturesque Pai district in Mae Hong Son province, a shiver of excitement was in the air, albeit underground, as it played host to a series of 15 minor earthquakes. From the serene skies of Sunday evening, January 19, to the sunny afternoon of the following day, the Earthquake Observation Division of the Meteorological Department of Thailand reported quakes rattling Wiang Nuea subdistrict. These quakes were recorded between the hours of 9:56 PM Sunday and 3:46 PM on January 20, with magnitudes gently nudging the Richter scale within a range of 1.7 to 3.4. The quaint town of Pai sits snugly beside towering mountains and dense jungles, but it was the earth beneath that drew the attention of residents who felt the earth shiver at magnitudes of 2.7 and above. It was as if the town itself couldn’t resist a little jig when…
In a determined and bold move to tackle the relentless drug activity plaguing Pattaya, especially in the notorious Jomtien area, local government officials have set their sights on eradicating illegal structures in Soi Jomtien 3. The operation is as massive as it is ambitious, boasting a formidable force of over 900 officers hailing from 23 police stations. Their mission? To flush out every hint of criminal activity lurking within the labyrinthine realms of Sois 2, 3, and 4. Following on the heels of a similar operation last December, this blitzkrieg of justice has already resulted in more than 50 arrests on charges ranging from drug possession to drug usage. These neighbourhoods, shrouded in an atmosphere of dodgy dealings, are characterized by five-storey commercial buildings that transform like chameleons. By day, their ground floors buzz with the activities of beer bars, restaurants, laundromats, and massage shops. As evening falls, these commercial…
As the dawn of Donald Trump’s presidency begins, the world of cryptocurrency is witnessing an exhilarating upswing that has enthusiasts buzzing with excitement. Bitcoin, the poster child of digital currencies, is primed to soar during the initial months of Trump’s administration, potentially riding the wave of his crypto-positive outlook. Meanwhile, a groundbreaking initiative in Phuket could propel Thailand’s digital adoption rate to new heights, from its current 12% to a much more robust figure, all thanks to Binance’s innovative strategies. Donald Trump, on the verge of being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, seems to be casting a golden glow on Bitcoin, propelling its value to an awe-inspiring peak of US$109,000. Not to be outdone, Trump’s very own meme coin, cleverly dubbed $TRUMP, surged by an eye-popping 73% to hit US$46.06 during the vibrant Asian trading hours, cementing its market capitalization at a staggering US$9.2 billion.…
In the shadow of the towering, glittering billboards that adorn the bustling skyline near Bangkok, an unusual tale unfolded that could rival any movie script. Picture this: It’s the dead of night, the stars barely visible against the myriad of incandescent lights coming from a shopping mall. Then, out of nowhere, an intrepid—and perhaps desperate—Thai man decides to make himself at home inside a billboard. Intrigued? So were we. The peculiar saga set in the Nonthaburi province began when a vigilant security guard noticed a motorcycle parked suspiciously close to a billboard at around 1:30 AM on January 20. To the guard’s astonishment, the chain and lock securing the billboard’s door had been tampered with, giving rise to some serious suspicions. As they say, curiosity killed the cat—or, in this case, alerted a very efficient shopping mall security apparatus. Enter 27-year-old Tontrakarn, the star of our story. CCTV footage captured…
Picture a morning bathed in the gentle golden light of the rising sun, with the distant skyline of Nonthaburi province barely visible, cloaked as it is by a thick, pressing blanket of smog. This was the scene captured from Bang Rak Noi Tha It station on the Purple Line, deep in the heart of Nonthaburi’s Muang district. It’s a place where the air, thick with ultrafine dust, seemed almost to ripple with menace. On a Tuesday morning, the air quality was anything but a picture-perfect postcard. In fact, unsafe levels of ultrafine dust particles blanketed an alarming 70 out of 76 provinces across Thailand, with Greater Bangkok bearing the brunt of this invisible threat. The day began with a report from the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) at 7 am, highlighting the presence of particulate matter that was 2.5 micrometers and smaller in diameter, referred to as PM2.5.…