Picture courtesy of KhaoSod. Chiang Mai lottery buffs are eagerly awaiting Friday’s highly anticipated lottery draw, with people rushing to buy numbers associated with high-profile figures such as Thaksin Shinawatra and Pita…
“Utility Tokens” to be used for “digital wallet” scheme
The Thai government is considering the use of Utility Token Type 1 as a means of payment for its “digital wallet” scheme. However, since utility tokens are not recognized by the central…
Robbery turns deadly in Suphan Buri: Man shot as thieves demand gold
Picture courtesy of Sanook. A 42-year-old man was fatally shot during a home robbery in central Thailand. Two unidentified men, one slim and the other fat, entered the victim’s bedroom demanding gold….
No more beer in glass bottles on Koh Tao
From September 1, Koh Tao is banning beer in glass containers as part of efforts to address the island’s garbage problem. The Pollution Control Department director general stated that only canned beer…
Theft and Extortion of 78-Year-Old Danish
Bangkok Metropolitan Police have arrested a 30-year-old transwoman, known as “Alda,” for theft and extortion. Alda allegedly befriended a 78-year-old Danish tourist through a friend-finding app and stole his belongings, including his…
American-Filipino man murdered for drawing swastika on friend’s forehead
Photo via ThaiRath A half Thai half Filipino man murdered his half American half Thai friend after he allegedly drew a Nazi Party swastika sign on his forehead in Bangkok. The incident…
Narcotics board intensifies probe into illicit drug parties in Bangkok massage parlours
The Narcotics Control Board (NCB) in Thailand has expanded its investigation into illicit drug parties at massage parlours in Bangkok. Four suspects have been arrested, linked to illegal drug trafficking and operating…
Health experts caution against antibiotics misuse: Patient’s ordeal sends a message
Picture courtesy of Freepik. A renowned medical professional page issued a warning against unnecessary consumption and prescription of antibiotics. The caution comes after a case where a patient diagnosed with influenza took…
Gabon soldiers say election result cancelled, ‘regime’ ended
A group of Gabonese military officers announced on television that they had taken power after President Ali Bongo’s re-election. They declared the cancellation of the election results and dissolution of all institutions…
Thai model caught in billion baht cryptocurrency scams and money laundering bust
Photo courtesy of KhaoSod. Royal Thai Police swooped on 30 targets, capturing an illicit Chinese network involved in cryptocurrency scams, romance scams, and money laundering. The operation, led by Police Colonel Siriwat…