What began as an ordinary evening in Bangkok’s Lat Phrao neighborhood turned grim on the night of September 16 when a woman was found unresponsive beneath a shopping mall parking structure. The incident — which took place at about 7:30pm at a well-known department store in the Chatuchak district — has left neighbors and shoppers asking how someone could end up on the roadway below a second-floor lot. Police Lieutenant Chakkrit Suwanwong, deputy inspector of Phahonyothin Police Station, coordinated a multi-agency response that included forensic officers, medical staff from the Institute of Forensic Medicine at the Police General Hospital, and rescue volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation. Emergency teams described a scene of rapid, solemn activity as responders worked to stabilise and assess the woman before she was transported for further examination. Witnesses at the scene reported a sudden discovery: people had passed through the area earlier without noticing anything out…
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GPS Gone Rogue: Pattaya Physiotherapist’s Wild Ride Ends With 2km Forest Hike What began as a simple afternoon photo hunt at Krok Ma Tai Waterfall turned into an unexpected wilderness adventure for 23-year-old physiotherapist Punnyawat Buddachun. On the evening of Monday, September 15, Punnyawat found himself trudging through dense forest as dusk closed in after his motorcycle toppled on a steep hillside — all thanks to a misbehaving GPS that routed him down a treacherous track instead of a proper road. The Sawang Boriboon Pattaya Rescue Foundation received the call at around 7:00 pm reporting a stranded rider in Pong subdistrict, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri. Rescue teams scrambled, deploying off-road vehicles to reach the Khao Phai area where Huay Yai police were already assisting the tired and dirt-smattered rider. Witnesses described him as exhausted and grateful; he had walked more than 2 kilometres through thick undergrowth to find help. Punnyawat’s…
It was a scene more typical of a soap opera than a sleepy temple night: a drumbeat, a livestream, a locked monk’s quarters — and a crowd outside demanding answers. Villagers in Kalasin’s Kae Pae subdistrict, Mueang district, woke up a community and a controversy after discovering a woman inside the abbot’s private room just after 11pm on the evening of September 16. According to local reports, the alarm was first raised by a temple boy who saw an outsider slip into the abbot’s living quarters and sounded the warning by beating a drum. That old-fashioned signal rippled through the neighbourhood faster than a text message, and within minutes dozens of people had gathered under the temple’s lantern light. By 11:07pm, someone had started livestreaming the commotion on Facebook — and the scene was being watched in real time by viewers beyond the village. Police from Kalasin City Station arrived…
When Walton Goggins and Parker Posey stepped onto the red carpet stage at the 77th Emmy Awards to present Best Director, they didn’t just hand out a trophy — they sent Thailand a standing ovation. The two stars, fresh from eight months filming The White Lotus Season 3, used their few public words to praise the country’s scenery and cuisine, and the crowd loved it. Aloha to Thailand — Straight from Hollywood Goggins, with that casual charm he’s known for, told the audience, “We just spent eight months in Thailand filming The White Lotus Season 3.” Posey followed with a grin, “It’s so beautiful there, and the food is amazing.” Short, sincere, and perfectly timed — their comments drew warm applause and a ripple of excitement that reached well beyond the theater. That brief moment — a Hollywood stage acknowledging Southeast Asia — is more than just a feel-good headline.…
Monkey Mayhem in Lopburi: How a Nursery Breakout Turned the Town into a Primate Playground Chaos hit the streets of Mueang district in Lopburi on September 16 when more than 100 monkeys from the Pho Kao Ton Monkey Shelter escaped their enclosures and turned the neighbourhood into a scene from a slapstick wildlife movie. Residents woke to troops of macaques sprinting down roads, raiding houses, rifling through parked cars and even making a surprise visit to the Tha Hin Police Station — where officers scrambled to defend the premises with whatever they had at hand. What began as a noisy morning quickly became pandemonium. Some monkeys clambered onto vehicles and poked through open windows; others nosed around rubbish bins and brazenly explored gardens. A handful made it onto the grounds of Tha Hin Police Station, rummaging through parked cars and forcing officers to improvise deterrents. According to witnesses, slingshots were…
Picture this: a robed monk, saffron cloth caught in the Bangkok breeze, pausing not to chant or meditate but to scribble down a promising string of lottery numbers for a hopeful visitor. It sounds like the setup to a satirical sketch — yet the Thailand Sangha Council says it’s a real, recurring problem that must stop. The council has issued a clear reminder: monks and novices are forbidden from acting as fortune tellers for lotteries or engaging in gambling-related activities. The warning is not merely a modern PR move; it underlines a longstanding concern that such behaviour corrodes Buddhist discipline and misleads the faithful. “Monks who present themselves as mystical figures or fortune tellers are breaching discipline,” the council declared. “Such behaviour fosters superstition, distracts people from honest work, and misleads society.” A prohibition with historical teeth This isn’t news as in “new policy.” The ban stretches back decades —…
Thailand’s political curtain has been drawn back — almost. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has confirmed that the new Cabinet lineup is complete and now sits on the royal desk awaiting endorsement. Once His Majesty signs off, ministers will take their oaths, the government will deliver its policy statement to Parliament, and the new administration will officially hit the ground running. A polished handover: policy ready, partners briefed Behind the scenes, the coalition has been busy. Anutin revealed that the draft policy document has already been circulated to coalition parties. Each party has been asked to scrutinise the portions relevant to their ministries and suggest edits that make implementation smoother. “We’ve made sure ministers feel confident as they take on their roles,” he said, underlining that this is not a rushed handover but a carefully coordinated transition. When pressed about Cabinet nominees and their qualifications, Anutin took a lighter tack —…
In a city known for beaches, nightlife, and an endless bustle of tourists, one unlikely celebrity has parked himself at a Bangchak petrol station in South Pattaya — and people can’t help but stop for a selfie. Meet Bangchak Orange, a ginger stray cat whose lottery-themed corner has turned this humble pump stop into a must-see roadside attraction. The setup: kitty comfort meets lottery kitsch Tucked into a cosy nook near the pumps, Orange has a little kingdom: a soft bed, a low chair, and a hand-painted sign introducing him to the world. Translated, the sign reads: “My name is Bangchak Orange. I’m a stray at this station, but everyone here loves and cares for me, providing food and water daily. If you like me, you can leave dry or wet food at the shop. Thank you!” Right beside his throne, a decorative lottery stall completes the picture. There’s a…
Bangkok’s beloved Chao Phraya River turned from scenic to smoky on the evening of Sunday, September 14, when three passenger boats went up in flames near Wat Ratcha Singkhon Pier in the Bang Kholaem district. What began as a single blaze at 6:43pm on an unoccupied vessel moored close to the ever-popular Asiatique The Riverfront quickly escalated into a dramatic riverfront scene that drew emergency crews, volunteers and a flood of social media photos. A fast-moving fire and a rapid response Witnesses say flames leapt from the first boat to two neighboring vessels in a matter of minutes. The heat was so intense that the ropes securing the boats snapped, allowing the burning craft to drift into the middle of the Chao Phraya River while still alight — an unnerving sight as plumes of thick black smoke rose against the Bangkok skyline. Thanks to swift alerts through the 199 hotline…
Early-morning blaze in Yan Nawa: refrigerated truck fire spreads to shophouse, one man found dead An ordinary Bangkok morning was shattered by smoke and sirens on September 15 when a fire ripped through a four-storey shophouse in the city’s Yan Nawa district. Emergency services were alerted at 5:05am after reports of a blaze near the Nang Linchi intersection on Ratchadaphisek Road in Chong Nonsi subdistrict. What began as a vehicle fire quickly spread to neighboring floors, and by the time firefighters had the flames under control a man was discovered dead on a third-floor balcony. Police from Thung Maha Mek Station, firefighters and rescue teams raced to the scene and found a refrigerated truck parked in front of the building engulfed in flames. The fire had already jumped from the truck to the connected two-unit shophouse, consuming parts of the second and third floors. Crews worked aggressively to contain the…