In a story that both tugged at heartstrings and sparked fury amidst the community, a newborn girl discovered abandoned in a backpack along Suhrawardy Bang Kasee Road in Samut Prakan has captivated the attention of the nation. Discovered by a passerby on July 18, the infant, remarkably resilient, had endured hours in the sweltering Thai heat before her rescue. It was a tale not just of abandonment, but of desperation, and perhaps misguided hope. Upon discovery, the tiny soul’s plight drew the watchful eyes of local authorities who wasted no time. Thanks to the unblinking gaze of modern technology, CCTV footage revealed a pivotal clue. The trail led them to a 32-year-old woman named Ploy, hailing from Sisaket province. Captured on video leaving her rental abode in Mueang Bang Sao Thong on the evening of July 16, Ploy was seen quietly slipping away with her precious, albeit hidden, cargo. A…
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Phuket is stepping into the future with a digital revamp of its tangled public transport network. Imagine whisking around this breathtaking island without the hassle of deciphering confusing routes or busting your brain over bus schedules. Thanks to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the launch of Phuket OneMap makes this a lively reality. This swanky web platform is your trusty sidekick, offering a seamless glimpse into live bus routes, guesstimated arrival times, and stop details—all in one neat package. No apps to download, just pop it open on any smartphone browser, and voila! Travelers and locals can instantly tap into real-time updates on six different bus lines, complementing the natural beauty of Phuket with a sprinkle of technological magic. While TAT Phuket Director Siriwan Siharat hasn’t shared much about the platform’s specifics, it’s worth noting that the brains behind Phuket OneMap are Phuket City Development Co Ltd (PKCD) and…
In the vibrant city of Pattaya, Thailand, home to bustling nightlife and a mélange of cultures, a night of dining turned into a chaotic spectacle worthy of a blockbuster script. The setting: the Green Chilly Indian Restaurant, conveniently located near Soi 16 in South Pattaya, became ground zero for an unexpected drama on a fateful Tuesday, July 15, 2025. It began as an ordinary evening, patrons savoring the rich flavors of Indian cuisine, oblivious to the impending disorder. All of a sudden, a dispute clattered into existence outside the restaurant’s doors, featuring an unidentified Uzbek woman and an Indian man embroiled in a mysterious fracas. Just as quickly, the scene morphed into an epic melee when a squadron of approximately 20 Bolt delivery riders, misinformed through visual cues, rallied to the woman’s assumed defense. Armed with good intentions albeit misguided, they crossed the street with the dexterity of action heroes,…
In the bustling city of Pattaya, life can be both an exotic adventure and a harsh reality check. For some, like Ratchaneekorn Pholjamrat, it’s an emotional roller coaster where dreams of quick solutions meet the hard sting of deceitful schemes. For this 26-year-old housekeeper, desperate times led her into the carefully woven web of online loan scammers who prey on the vulnerable and financially distressed. It was late in the evening of July 18 when Ratchaneekorn, with anxiety etched on her face, walked into the Pattaya City Police Station. Her only possession: a folder filled with receipts and digital proof, her heart heavy with both frustration and fear. With every step, she hoped for justice against the nameless faces hiding behind computer screens. Driven by the urgent need to help her ailing aunt, Ratchaneekorn was seeking a 10,000-baht loan. She found herself wandering the maze of online lending platforms, where…
In a tragically unexpected turn of events, a vacation that was intended to be a romantic prelude to matrimony ended in heartbreak in the vibrant city of Chiang Mai. At approximately 9:50 PM on the evening of July 18th, the local expat and tourist communities were jolted by the unfortunate news of a British man, in his 30s, who met a fateful end after falling from the 10th floor of a plush condominium located in the buzzing Chang Klan area. It should have been a dreamy escape for the couple who had come to Thailand to bask in the cultural tapestry and natural beauty of the region before their impending nuptials in the UK. Responding swiftly to the distress call, the local police alongside the rescue teams from the Phetkasem Chiang Mai Foundation descended upon the scene. The sight that greeted them painted a grim picture – the man’s lifeless…
In a legal saga echoing the intrigue of a gripping courtroom drama, the Mahagitsiri family has found themselves on the back foot in their battle against global food and beverage behemoth Nestlé over their Nescafé joint venture in Thailand. Nestlé announced on July 18 that Thailand’s Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court had reversed a previous court ruling by annulling a temporary injunction once favoring the Mahagitsiri clan. This decision has reinstated the original voting dynamics at Quality Coffee Products Co. Ltd (QCP), asserting that any resolution within the company’s leadership requires synchronized approval from both Mahagitsiri and Nestlé directors. The heart of this contentious dispute lies in the clashing visions for QCP’s future business strategy, a matter that has piqued the interest of investors far beyond Thai borders. As the courtroom dust settled, it became clear that the court’s ruling not only restored Nestlé’s favored structure but also…
In the bustling heart of Bangkok, a vibrant metropolis that never seems to slow down, tragedy struck within the confines of a commercial building situated in the Pom Prap Sattru Phai district. The routine hum of daily operations was abruptly silenced by a fatal accident involving a goods lift, which malfunctioned and resulted in the untimely demise of a dedicated worker, known to her colleagues only as Koi. Koi, a 46-year-old woman, was a well-known face at the forklift parts shop on Ban Batr Road. Her day started like any other—sifting through the assortments of parts, managing orders, and coordinating the logistics with her co-workers. But the ordinary nature of her day was shattered during a tragically routine transport run. It was just past midday when emergency services received an alarming call. A scene of horror awaited them in the five-storey building as they arrived. There, at the mezzanine level,…
In the vibrant, bustling heart of Bangkok, where neon lights flicker and music pulses into the night, a different kind of celebration unfolded. The iconic nightlife that draws revelers from across the globe ground to a halt when the police executed a masterful raid on a well-known hotspot in the Wang Thonglang district. What began as an electrifying night out ended with the arrest of a Vietnamese dealer and the detention of 40 others for drug use. This surprising climax was the result of a meticulous investigation by the Metropolitan Police Bureau, targeting an alleged drug operation led by a Vietnamese individual known only as Van. On Wednesday, July 16th, an arrest warrant was issued for Van. In the quiet hours of July 18th, the police zeroed in on their target at a lively bar, moving in decisively at 2:45 AM. Van, allegedly caught in the act, was reportedly found…
Ah, Pattaya, a city known for its vibrant nightlife, beautiful beaches, and, apparently, its knack for attracting international intrigue. Recently, this bustling enclave in Chon Buri province was the stage for a series of thrilling arrests that could rival any Hollywood script. In an action-packed scene better suited for a movie set, the first arrest unfolded in the Huai Yai subdistrict of Bang Lamung district. Officers from the Chon Buri Immigration Office, with the precision of a well-oiled SWAT team, swooped into a local residence with a surprise raid. Their target? Sun Jiangdong, a 39-year-old Chinese national with quite the international rap sheet. Sun, wanted for drug trafficking and illegal electronic cigarette distribution, had been flaunting an international arrest warrant like it was an accessory. Upon the officers’ sudden intrusion, in a move that could be described as both daring and desperate, Sun attempted to evade capture by scrambling onto…
The closure of Phuket’s Big Buddha Viewpoint, which commands breathtaking vistas and has long been a beloved tourist magnet, has now stretched to almost a year. It remains a site of sorrow for locals, marking the location of a disastrous landslide last August that tragically claimed 13 lives. As tensions soar among the local community, temple authorities, and government officials, debates rage over responsibility and the pivotal question—should this iconic site reopen? The land on which the Big Buddha majestically sits is legally owned by the Royal Forest Department’s Phuket branch (RFD Phuket). However, recent extensive deliberations have put forth a detailed list of 25 conditions that must be met before the site can once again welcome tourists. These stipulations, outlined during a meeting on Thursday, July 17, at Wat Kittisangkharam (Wat Kata), emphasize stringent adherence to existing Thai laws—including bans on unauthorized land use and measures to prevent environmental…