| Woman leaves date after man denies loud fart, sparks online debate |
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A woman walked out of a dinner date after her male companion loudly passed gas and vehemently denied it, causing a scene despite her assurances that it was right. This unusual incident spurred the woman to seek opinions from netizens on whether her reaction was excessive. The woman had been looking forward to the date … The story Woman leaves date after man denies loud fart, sparks online debate as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Saraburi explosion prompts health checks for chemical risks |
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The health implications of a fireworks factory explosion in Saraburi province are under rigorous scrutiny following orders from the Public Health Minister. The incident, which resulted in one fatality, has prompted immediate investigations to ensure the safety of the local environment and public health. Today, May 4, the Public Health Minister, Somsak Thepsuthin, addressed the … The story Saraburi explosion prompts health checks for chemical risks as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Chiang Mai sting seizes 5.6 million meth pills with teen involved |
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A drug bust in Chiang Mai province led to the shocking discovery that a 14 year old boy was among two individuals apprehended with a massive haul of 5.6 million methamphetamine pills. The early morning operation conducted by the police successfully intercepted the drug transport before it could pass through a checkpoint. Chiang Mai police, … The story Chiang Mai sting seizes 5.6 million meth pills with teen involved as seen on Thaiger News. |
| French tourists arrested in Phuket for damaging police chain |
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Phuket police recently apprehended two French tourists in Patong, Loma Circle, who were caught damaging a police chain used to secure their illegally parked motorbike. The arrest took place on May 2 and was publicised by Patong Police Station only two days after the launch of the You Cut, I Catch campaign by Phuket City … The story French tourists arrested in Phuket for damaging police chain as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Phuket police crack down on illegal fireworks trade at Patong Beach |
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Patong Beach in Phuket has seen a boost in police activity in recent days, aiming to put an end to the unlawful trade and use of fireworks. The initiative, which began on May 1, has already led to the arrest of three individuals, including a citizen of New Zealand. Patong Police have been systematically carrying … The story Phuket police crack down on illegal fireworks trade at Patong Beach as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Phuket man narrowly escapes as electric motorcycle bursts into flames |
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A 28 year old man, Wichuthat Chotchuang, narrowly avoided harm when his electric motorcycle ignited into flames mid-ride on Thepkrasattri Road, Phuket, yesterday afternoon, May 3. Wichuthat, a resident of Moo 1, Thepkrasattri, was headed north on Thepkrasattri Road at around 5.20pm when he observed smoke emanating from his motorcycle. Acting quickly, he managed to … The story Phuket man narrowly escapes as electric motorcycle bursts into flames as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Maybank drops Thailand’s GDP growth forecast amid export and manufacturing slump |
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Maybank IBG Research has revised downwards its GDP growth forecast for Thailand, for both the current year and 2025. The downgraded estimates are due to a combination of factors, including a faltering export outlook, a deepening manufacturing slump, an uneven recovery in tourism, and limited chances of interest rate cuts by the Bank of Thailand … The story Maybank drops Thailand’s GDP growth forecast amid export and manufacturing slump as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Thailand’s dominance in durian exports to China under threat |
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Thailand‘s reign as the leading exporter of fresh durians to China is teetering, as reported by an industry insider to Xinhua News Agency. The news has emerged in the wake of a report that China’s major land border checkpoint, Youyiguan, has received 48,000 tonnes of durian shipments in this year’s first quarter. The shipment detailed … The story Thailand’s dominance in durian exports to China under threat as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Man fatally stabbed in Pathum Thani underpass confrontation |
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In a tragic turn of events, a 33 year old man met his demise after being brutally attacked and stabbed beneath a motorway bridge in Pathum Thani province. The victim from Lat Phrao district, Bangkok, had arranged to meet his girlfriend to retrieve his mobile phone, a meeting that culminated in his death. The incident … The story Man fatally stabbed in Pathum Thani underpass confrontation as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Deadly motorcycle race on Kanjanapisek Motorway claims teen lives |
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A tragic event unfolded early this morning on the Kanjanapisek Motorway, where a high-speed motorcycle race turned deadly, claiming the lives of two teenagers and leaving another injured. The incident occurred near the 46+600 kilometre marker, heading towards Bang Pa-In. Two young lives were cut short when a motorcycle race went horribly wrong on the … The story Deadly motorcycle race on Kanjanapisek Motorway claims teen lives as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Karen rebels set up border patrol near Mae Hong Son |
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Karen rebel fighters have reportedly begun strengthening defences against the Myanmar army by setting up patrols just across the border from Mae Hong Song province.
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| UN ‘rebuffed requests to help Uyghurs’ in Thailand |
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The United Nations’ refugee agency rebuffed unofficial requests from the Thai government to help 48 Uyghur asylum seekers from China who have been detained in Bangkok for a decade, partly out of concern about angering China, human rights activists say.
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| Gulf solar farms to enable easier handling of power bills |
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The development of 25 new solar farms is expected to help the government better regulate electricity prices, potentially leading to lower power bills, says Gulf Energy Development Plc, which is building the solar power generation facilities.
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| NACC to eye digital wallet for graft risks |
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The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will continue monitoring the government's digital wallet policy, particularly the planned use of funds from the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) to finance the scheme.
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| Asian shares powered by tech rally, yen revives |
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RECAP: Hong Kong led gains across most Asian and European markets on Friday thanks to a surge in tech giants, while the yen extended gains against the dollar on revived hopes for US interest rate cuts.
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| Promises and perils of handout |
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Much anticipated as it is controversial, the digital wallet scheme has seen its veil of uncertainty finally lifted.
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| Let court decide on Pichit's appointment, Srettha says |
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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Friday brushed aside the notion that he could be held responsible for appointing Pichit Chuenban, his adviser, as a PM's Office Minister, allegedly without verifying his eligibility and submitting his appointment for royal endorsement despite his questionable background.
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| Premier's talk show to debut next week |
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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will kick off the first episode of his monthly talk show programme next Saturday to promote the government's work, according to a source.
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| Analysts trim growth for this year and next |
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Analysts are downgrading GDP growth estimates for this year and next as the export outlook turns patchy, the manufacturing slump deepens, the tourism recovery is uneven and the likelihood of interest rate cuts by the Bank of Thailand this year seems limited.
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| 1% credit card fee remains on hold |
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The Bank of Thailand is continuing to freeze the attempt to charge an additional 1% fee to local credit cardholders, prompting card issuers to explore alternative solutions.
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| Karen rebels set up border patrol near Mae Hong Son |
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Karen rebel fighters have reportedly begun strengthening defences against the Myanmar army by setting up patrols just across the border from Mae Hong Song province.
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| UN ‘rebuffed requests to help Uyghurs’ in Thailand |
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The United Nations’ refugee agency rebuffed unofficial requests from the Thai government to help 48 Uyghur asylum seekers from China who have been detained in Bangkok for a decade, partly out of concern about angering China, human rights activists say.
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| Fire rages through paper factory in Samut Sakhon |
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A fierce fire raged through a paper recycling factory in Muang district of Samut Sakhon on late Saturday morning.
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| Floods in Indonesia's South Sulawesi kill 14 |
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JAKARTA - Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain have killed 14 people in South Sulawesi, while 115 people were evacuated, the country's disaster management agency said on Saturday.
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| American arrested for theft, assault in Phuket |
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PHUKET: An American man accused of assaulting a Thai woman and stealing her cash and valuables last month was arrested in Muang district of this island province on Friday, police said.
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| Orangutan uses medicinal plant to treat wound |
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JAKARTA - In June 2022, a male Sumatran orangutan named Rakus sustained a facial wound below the right eye, apparently during a fight with another male orangutan at the Suaq Balimbing research site, a protected rainforest area in Indonesia. What Rakus did three days later really caught the attention of scientists.
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| Indian nationals arrested in murder of Sikh activist in Canada |
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OTTAWA - Canadian police arrested three Indian nationals on Friday linked to the murder of a Sikh activist that sparked a major diplomatic clash between Canada and India.
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| Asean, Japan, China, S. Korea ensure funds for pandemics, disasters |
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TBILISI - The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) plus Japan, China and South Korea on Friday agreed to provide each other funds in times of emergency such as pandemics and natural disasters, building on their existing currency swap arrangements for the United States dollar and its counterparts.
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| Gulf solar farms to enable easier handling of power bills |
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The development of 25 new solar farms is expected to help the government better regulate electricity prices, potentially leading to lower power bills, says Gulf Energy Development Plc, which is building the solar power generation facilities.
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| 1,370 seen as a critical point for the SET |
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The Stock Exchange of Thailand experienced significant volatility in April. In the second week, the SET index broke above the key resistance zone between 1,400 and 1,405 after testing it for three months, reaching a monthly high of 1,411.
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