Everything posted by hotchilli
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Thai Satellite THEOS-2 Fails to Reach Orbit After Launch
A damn site more than they spend on combating PM2.5
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Thai Satellite THEOS-2 Fails to Reach Orbit After Launch
Thank you for your confirmation...
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French Mafia Figure Arrested in Pattaya After Global Manhunt
You have a point there, and who says crime doesn't pay.... welcome to Thailand.
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Tourist Police Crack Down on Tourist Scams at Grand Palace
Police Lieutenant General Saksira Phueak-am presided over a workshop aimed at preventing tourist exploitation, including 80 local taxi drivers and vendors. Welcome to rip-off Thailand....
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Pattaya Immigration Raid: 37 Foreigners Detained
Business as usual...
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Abhisit Rules Out Coalition with 'Family-Run' Parties
Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has taken a firm stance, announcing that his party will not join any coalition with "family-run" parties or those fostering social division. Good luck going alone then....
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Four Husbands Policy: New Gender Equality Proposal
A Thai prime ministerial candidate has reignited debates on gender equality by proposing that women be allowed to have up to four husbands with mutual consent. I guess with the cost of surgery, cosmetics, spa treatments and the ever increasing cost of branded goods one sponsor is not enough.
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Parties Push Tourism Overhaul Ahead of Thai Election
With the general election just weeks away, Thai political parties are unveiling strategies to boost the economy, taking aim at the tourism industry's long-standing structural issues. Allowing millions of piss-heads in to bolster numbers ?
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Escape for Sale? Police Links Alleged in Chinese Detainee Escape
Thai authorities are launching an investigation into shocking claims of a police-linked network allegedly orchestrating the escape of over 100 Chinese detainees from immigration custody. The detainees reportedly fled to third countries, avoiding extreme punishments. This network allegedly involved corrupt officials, brokers, lawyers, and accomplices from both Thailand and China. Allegedly. Lol
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Drunken Rant: Foreigner Criticizes Thais, Praises Cambodia
Despite being ordered to exit at the next station, the man continued to insult Thais via livestreaming. His wife also reportedly joined in the verbal assaults. At the station, the confrontation peaked with the man causing further damage before being removed by authorities. Six months in detention centre to dry out, then deport him.
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French Mafia Figure Arrested in Pattaya After Global Manhunt
Looking at the look on hid face he's not a happy bunny, and about to pay dearly for his mis-deeds in life.
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Thai Satellite THEOS-2 Fails to Reach Orbit After Launch
Thailand can only launch Lanterns or fireworks... and that doesn't always go well. India was probably chosen as a package deal for more tourists
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Three Killed as SUV Hits Motorcycle at Pathum Thani Junction
Some traffic lights wouldn't go amiss...
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Chinese Man Robs Estate Agent at Scissor-Point in Pattaya
Seeing that the car could no longer be driven, the suspect abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot. Would that be Mr Long Gone ?
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Pheu Thai Unveils Inclusive Growth Vision for Chiang Mai
Pheu Thai has laid out an ambitious vision to turn Chiang Mai into a leading example of inclusive growth. In a public forum attended by prime ministerial candidates Yodchanan Wongsawat and Suriya Jungrungreangkit, the party engaged with the LGBTQIA+ community, cultural workers, and business leaders to discuss innovative policies. The aim is to integrate creative industries, cluster tourism, and educational reform to boost economic growth and embrace diversity. I wonder how many of the voters got diddled out of their 10K We all know how long promises last.
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US Paraglider Hits Power Line, Plunging Koh Larn Into Blackout
Electrifying decent to earth.
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Thai Satellite THEOS-2 Fails to Reach Orbit After Launch
Thailand's first domestically built Earth observation satellite, THEOS-2A, failed to reach its intended orbit after launching from India on Monday. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) confirmed that an anomaly occurred during the launch sequence, impacting the rocket's flight path and preventing the satellite from achieving its goal. I hope they had comprehensive insurance cover.
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British Tourist Arrested for Reckless Driving and Drug Use
He faces charges for driving under the influence, use of a Category 1 drug, and public indecency, carrying potential penalties of up to one year in prison and fines reaching 20,000 baht. A year in the slammer with some new friends should help himgrow-up
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Thailand Considers Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Thailand is debating a potential social media ban for those under 16, inspired by Australia's recent implementation. The Online Safety Amendment Bill in Australia restricts access to platforms like TikTok and Instagram to tackle digital addiction and harmful content. This initiative prompts Thailand to explore similar measures to protect its youth. Any minister who pushes for this will be out of work within a week... if run as a part of the election campaign they can get their CV ready now
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Filipina Tourist Criticises English Proficiency in Thailand
A Thai English teacher addressed a viral complaint by a Filipina tourist about the lack of English comprehension in Thailand. In her response, the teacher emphasised respect and cultural understanding more than language proficiency. Which is why Thailand is still in the dark ages... plus Thailand wants workers ants who ask no questions, just do as you're told, no need for language proficiency.
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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Hit by 400-Baht Omelette Row
Authorities in Ratchaburi have launched inspections and pricing controls at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market after tourists complained of excessively priced food, including a 400-baht plain omelette and a 1,400-baht egg fried rice. The case triggered widespread criticism online and prompted intervention by provincial commerce officials and police to protect tourists and the market’s reputation. I visited there a few years ago, the whole place is a rip-off... food, vendors, river-side stall owners. whatever you do don't set-foot in a boat for a tour..
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Alleged Romance Scam Targets Retired CEO, Millions at Stake
Mrs A further claimed that information from TikTok activity and confessions from former associates revealed that her husband had been given a “sexual stimulant” to induce obsession and impaired judgement. More like the smell of some young kitty
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TAT Targets 3 Trillion Baht with LISA as Global Ambassador
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has appointed global superstar Lalisa Manobal, known as LISA, as its Amazing Thailand Ambassador for 2026, aiming to generate record tourism revenue of at least 3 trillion baht this year. And that's just from pork-ball sales.
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Speedboat Carrying 50 Tourists Hits Fishing Boat Near Phi Phi
A tourist speedboat collided with a fishing boat near Phi Phi Island on 11 January 2026 at about 9.10am. • All 55 people on board the speedboat were rescued and taken safely ashore, with some injuries reported Welcome to sunny Thailand, take a trip with a suicide jockey... pray and hope for the best