A group of fraudsters disguised as fake police officers tricked shop owners in Pattaya, Thailand into giving them large sums of money. The scammers targeted shops selling products for Myanmar consumers, claiming…
Brutal murder: Jealous rage suspected as motive behind sword attack
Image via Khaosod: Law enforcement in the Bangkok Metropolitan Region is investigating a horrifying murder in which a man armed with a sword invaded a home and killed a man. CCTV footage…
Lottery frenzy: Seekers decode signs from pythons to prayers for winning numbers
Picture courtesy of Sanook. Lottery enthusiasts are eagerly deciphering potential winning numbers from various events and rumors for the latest draw on Friday, September 1. Townsfolk have been seen praying and performing…
A life of the “third culture” kid
Meet Kyle Dante, a Filipino raised in Thailand, who shares his experiences of growing up as a “third culture” kid. This short documentary, a collaboration between Thai PBS World and Stamford International…
Thailand’s Q2 economic recovery slows, full-year 2023 growth forecast revised
Lawmakers in Thailand are facing a slowdown in economic recovery, with GDP growth falling from 2.6% in Q1 to 1.8% in Q2 of 2023. This is below consensus estimates and growth projections….
Foxconn billionaire Gou announces Taiwan presidential bid
Terry Gou, billionaire founder of Foxconn, has announced his candidacy for the 2024 Presidential Election in Taiwan. Gou, who previously failed to become the nominee for the opposition Kuomintang party, is positioning…
Courts agrees to hear Thai celebrity’s “wig pulling” case
The Bangkok North District Court has accepted a lawsuit filed by LGBTQ celebrity Prairie Praiwan against socialite Leena Jungjunja. The lawsuit stems from an incident in which Leena pulled a wig off…
Srettha plays down talk of reform as Sutin emerges as defence minister
The Pheu Thai Party has nominated Sutin Klungsang as defence minister, but Prime Minister-elect Srettha Thavisin downplays expectations of military reform. Pheu Thai had made military reform a key policy, proposing downsizing…
Jealous Bangkok food delivery rider murders girlfriend in drug-fuelled rage
Image courtesy of Khao Sod Online. A tragic incident unfolded in the early hours of the day when a man, intoxicated and under the influence of drugs, took his girlfriend’s life in…
Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort offers stage spectacular seafront events
The Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort is making waves in the MICE sector by offering a stunning venue for beachside business meetings, social gatherings, and weddings. The resort features…