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In an unsettling turn of events that has rocked the heart of Surat Thani province, a tragic incident unfolded in the tranquil environs of Thung Kong subdistrict on the evening of July 6, 2025. At precisely 7:41 PM, the serene neighborhood bore witness to a heart-wrenching act of violence as a man, driven by unbridled emotions, took the life of his ex-partner. With a relationship that scarcely spanned three months, 36-year-old Wirapong, who went by the nickname Bee, found himself standing at a crossroads of love and anger. Even the leafy residents of Thung Kong, who were accustomed to the rhythms of tropical life, were unprepared for the events about to unfold. His prior relationship with 26-year-old Supachanee, whose surname remains undisclosed, had come to an abrupt and violent end as she sought to move past their brief entanglement. The recollections of that fateful evening are grim. Under the modest…

In a bizarre turn of events at the picturesque Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya, a tale of misjudgment took an unfortunate leap without a splash. Picture this: a seasoned fisherman navigating through life’s choppy waters, only to meet his match not with a fish or a wave, but with an automatic car park elevator shaft. Indeed, the spirited morning of July 6 blessed us with a story that has both eyebrows raised and rescue squads on full alert. Worapong Taengtong, a 66-year-old fisherman who probably has more fish tales than anyone in Pattaya, found himself at the bottom of a 5-metre deep pit. His recent cataract surgery left him with a vision blurrier than the misty morning sea, and quite unfortunately, he didn’t spot the open maw of the elevator. What was meant to be a casual shortcut to the beach turned into an unforeseen adventure when his world suddenly…

In a dramatic and heart-stopping turn of events, a construction site in the bustling city of Bangkok became the epicenter of chaos when a massive steel structure crumbled, significantly altering the night for workers and rescuers alike. It was a night like any other—until time froze at exactly 7:45 PM on July 6, when the titanic steel frame decided it was time to forgo the laws of gravity. Picture the scene: frantic shouts echo across the construction site on Soi Nimitmai as tons of unforgiving metal plummet to the earth, trapping workers in its unyielding grasp. The immediate aftermath? A symphony of sirens blaring into the night as the unsung heroes from Boonwipha Radio Centre and nearby rescue squads rushed to assist with the urgency of a page-turning thriller. Enveloping the area in a sea of flashing red lights, brave souls battled through the wreckage, their collective spirit as indomitable…

Last Friday, the serene streets of Patong in Phuket were abuzz with whispers and curiosity as police officers placed two Iranian men in handcuffs, unraveling a mystery reminiscent of a suspense novel. This intriguing saga began at a humble second-hand shoe shop on Phang Mueang Sai Kor Road, where the quiet business of buying and selling footwear took an unexpected turn on July 3. The tale centers around a pair of grey Adidas trainers with red stripes, unsuspectingly at the heart of this crime caper. The plot thickened when the shop’s CCTV captured the two foreign men, seemingly ordinary customers, as they navigated through the aisles, trying on several pairs of shoes. Their interest wasn’t fleeting, for they soon slipped out with the coveted trainers. Their getaway, executed with a flourish, saw them speed away on a Honda Click motorcycle, leaving only pixels and footprints behind. Police, armed with this…

Batten down the hatches, Thailand! The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has rolled out a weather advisory that has 39 provinces in a tizzy, bracing for severe rainfall. Picture this: 70% of these areas are going to be having their parades thoroughly rained on, with northern, northeastern, eastern, and southern Thailand taking the brunt of it. The blame lies squarely on a low-pressure system hovering over northern Vietnam and a lively southwest monsoon that’s been cheekily wiggling its way around the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. Meanwhile, Typhoon Danas, like a drama queen who’s lost her voice, has dwindled to a strong tropical storm near Taiwan. She’s going to crash China’s party between July 8 and 9, but luckily, won’t be gracing Thailand with a cameo. However, her presence will be felt as she stokes up that southwest monsoon over the region. Grab your umbrellas, folks! If you’re keeping…

In a twist that might surprise the altruistic globetrotters exploring the bustling streets of Thailand’s hotspots like Phuket, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Chon Buri, a high-ranking official has sounded the alarm over a seemingly benign yet escalating challenge. The vibrant tapestry of Thailand’s culture occasionally veils a pressing social issue: the burgeoning homelessness crisis. This concern has prompted Varawut Silpa-archa, Thailand’s Minister of Social Development and Human Security, to take a bold stance, advising the public to reconsider offering handouts to beggars. According to the minister, benevolent gestures, while well-intentioned, may inadvertently fuel the problem rather than providing a solution. “Begging has existed for years, but it’s important to understand that it’s illegal under Thai law,” Varawut asserts, addressing the legal landscape intertwined with compassion. In an earnest interview, Varawut highlighted that both the government and law enforcement agencies are intensifying efforts to curtail street begging. The crackdown isn’t solely…

In the bustling seaside city of Pattaya, where sunlit beaches meet the rush of urban life, an incident unfolded yesterday that was both alarming and unanticipated. Chawwee Nu-eiam, a 67-year-old pensioner, encountered a scene straight out of an action-packed thriller—courtesy of man’s best friend. The drama began as Chawwee navigated her trusty motorbike, humble sidecar in tow, through the lively streets near Soi Huay Yai. Alas, a third participant entered the scene, as if scripted by fate—a robust Thai dog, bounding with wild abandon, evidently having mistaken the sidecar for either a noble steed or an invader in need of vanquishing. Witnesses watched in shock as the dog, tail wagging with zealous intent, lunged at the sidecar, barking an orchestra of robust barks. Poor Chawwee, startled by this unexpected furry missile, lost control of her vehicle. The once-cheerful jaunt home transformed into a frenetic dance with disaster as the motorbike…

In a dramatic nighttime showdown with flames, firefighting teams heroically tamed a blaze that swallowed a furniture warehouse in Samut Sakhon. This fiery ordeal, breaking out just as the clock ticked towards 8:45 PM on July 5, drew an impressive assembly of emergency responders and equipment, all orchestrated to wrest control back from the inferno. Despite the two-hour tug-of-war with fate, the cause and full measure of the destruction remain shrouded in mystery, pending further investigation. The tranquility of Moo 4, Tha Sai Subdistrict in Mueang District was shattered when local authorities received distress signals concerning a fire at a facility neatly nestled along the Tha Chin River. This warehouse wasn’t just a run-of-the-mill storage space; it was a bustling hub, part of a larger enterprise offering a suite of services from storage to docking. However, on this night, its primary role transformed quickly into a chaotic battleground against blazing…