Everything posted by hotchilli
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Thailand Heightens Alert Over Nipah Virus After India Outbreak
Human-to-human transmission has occurred, particularly in healthcare settings, That'll be interesting if it gets over here, as most people I know head to a hospital with just a runny nose.
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Eligibility Questioned Over Thaksin's Sentence Suspension
Let him apply, just drag out the review process...
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Wild Elephant Attack Leaves Village Official Critically Injured
Officials said the team attempted to frighten the elephants away by firing shots into the air. The animals panicked, and the mother elephant charged at Mr Preecha, who tripped and fell while trying to escape. There are better plans to deter elephants
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Thai Rice Innovation Boosts Value Beyond Food Uses
The product contains more than 45 percent rice bran, is Non-GMO, and is the only product in the market supported by research. It is rich in vitamins B1 and B3, magnesium and phosphorus, contains antioxidants, has no cholesterol and offers health benefits linked to reducing the risk of non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and cancer. The innovation won first prize in the Thai Rice Innovation Awards 2025 in the industrial category. And the starch level is ? For those on a diet?
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Tourist Police Move Against Harbin Tour Scam Company
A bit like travelling to Bangkok in smog season...
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Police Raid 25 Koh Phangan Sites, Charge 35 Suspects
Officials said the action was intended to curb illegal activity in a key tourist destination and protect local economic interests. Let foreigners set-up a business, get it running, then arrest them. Let the Thai nationals take over?
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Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Ayutthaya Rice Field
Villagers described moments of fear as the helicopter circled overhead before landing away from homes. Those damned new inventions, big metal birds the like of which we've never seen before... probably came out to throw bread at it.
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Police Help Stranded Briton Return to Bangkok After Wallet Loss
Tourist police on Koh Phangan have located and assisted a British national who went missing after losing his wallet and bank cards, ensuring his safe return to the British Embassy in Bangkok on 22 January 2026. The man was found exhausted on a beach, given immediate care and supported through his onward journey home. Strange.... he looks like an adult to me?
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Finnish Girl Rescued from Torture and Captivity in Sa Kaeo
The couple initially entered Thailand on November 15, 2021, and their stay permit expired on January 30, 2024. They have overstayed by 723 days and admitted to this violation. Proof that the Immigration service network is unable to flag over-stayers.
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Police Detain Pair Over Public Sex Act on Pattaya Beach
A Finnish guy ...
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Police Detain Pair Over Public Sex Act on Pattaya Beach
Police in Pattaya have detained two people after an alleged public indecency incident involving a Thai woman and a foreign national on Pattaya Beach, directly opposite Pattaya City Police Station I wonder if she woke them up ?
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Lisa's Lotus Sea Ad Starts New Photo Sharing Trend
"I am following the trail of Lisa." The sad time we live in
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Overcharged by Taxi, Japanese Tourist Cuts Bangkok Trip Short
It doesn't state how far though
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Man Arrested Over Fake Czech Massage Job Scam in Bangkok
The suspect was detained in Bangkok after allegedly allowing his bank account to be used in the fraud, which affected multiple victims seeking overseas employment. Czech mate
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School Truck Plunges into Canal, 39 Students Escape
The truck, registered in Pathum Thani, was found partially submerged in the canal. Students, both male and female, were inside the vehicle at the time of the crash. That's gotta be scary, crashing is bad enough, when water starts coming in it's time to get out quick
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Viral 'Ladyboy Form' from Bangkok Hotel Raises Questions
The form requires guests to confirm their intentions about bringing a transgender guest and to disclose any negotiated service fees. It also includes warnings about potential conflicts, advising guests to secure their valuables. Nothing wrong with being pro-active...
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13 Africans Arrested in Muang Thong Thani Romance Scam Bust
In early 2026, the suspect claimed to be involved in a large construction project but said funds could not be withdrawn, asking the victim to transfer money in advance with a promise of repayment. Should be a red flag to anyone....
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Norwegian Tourist Warned After Nude Incident on Pattaya Beach
The man involved was identified as a Norwegian national, who was not named, who appeared to be heavily intoxicated. Officers noted that his behaviour had already drawn significant attention from nearby beachgoers. Just hanging-out along the sea front
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Former Deputy Chief Surachate Faces New Abuse Allegations
Police are preparing to question more witnesses and victims regarding alleged abuses by former deputy police chief, Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, against his subordinates. The accusations, involving incidents reportedly occurring between two and eight years ago, were filed only this week. With a statute of limitations of 10 years, investigations spearheaded by Pol Maj Gen Jaroonkiat Pankaew of the CIB are underway. When in a hole stop digging...
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Body of Missing British Tourist Found in Thailand
Too much fun or too much of something
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Japanese Restaurants in Thailand Show First Decline in Years
Chicken phal is my go to... homemade and tweaked to my taste.
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Iranian Man Arrested for Illegally Selling Medicines in Pattaya
He's gonna find life back home a tad different if he gets deported.
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Ex-Red Shirt Leaders Jailed for 2010 Protest Role
16 years later....
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Malaysian Call Scam Suspect Arrested Over 1.5m Fraud
A Malaysian suspect was arrested in Bangkok for a call centre scam targeting a retired Thai colonel. Porkies gonna regret doing that.
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Car Crashes Through Car Park Wall on Rama IV
While reaching into the rear of the vehicle to collect an item, she intended to press the brake pedal but mistakenly pressed the accelerator. She learnt a hard lesson.