Illegal foreign workers busted in Bangkok salon raid

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

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A beauty salon in Bangkok catering to Chinese tourists was raided, leading to the arrest of six hairdressers from China and Myanmar. The Chinese owner fled the scene.

 

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Trio arrested for stealing highway cables in Surat Thani

By Bright Choomanee

 

 

Three men have been arrested for stealing highway street lighting cables in Surat Thani province. The suspects were caught in the act by local highway officials and police. A subsequent search of their residence revealed more stolen items.

 

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Thailand’s Destination Visa loophole that could cost you

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

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The much-hyped Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) is proving to be more of a bureaucratic headache than a dream ticket. While Bangkok Immigration (Division 1) has published criteria for extending the visa by six months, these guidelines aren’t binding on provincial offices, leaving holders navigating a minefield of uncertainty.

 

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Phuket Prepares for Important Local Elections on February 1

 

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Phuket is gearing up for significant local elections, with final preparations led by Governor Sophon Suwannarat. The elections for the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO), including the president and council members, are scheduled for February 1st.

 

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700 Stray Dogs Starving in Thai Landfill - Rabies Fears Rise

 

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In a dire situation in Chachoengsao province, over 700 stray dogs are starving at a local landfill, raising fears of a potential rabies outbreak as temperatures rise. Residents are calling on the government to urgently address the growing crisis.

 

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Headless Body Found in Canal by Playing Children

 

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On January 28, a group of children found a shocking scene while playing football near a canal in Om Noi, Krathum Baen district, Samut Sakhon province. Chasing after their ball, they discovered a decapitated body missing its arms in the water.

 

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Police Boost Security for Tourists on Pattaya's Walking Street During CNY

 

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During this year's Chinese New Year, tourists visiting Pattaya's famous Walking Street experienced more than vibrant neon lights and lively nightlife. Law enforcement was highly visible, with Pattaya Tourist Police, local police, and the US Navy Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) teaming up for a major safety operation aimed at protecting visitors.m

 

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Thailand denies mistreatment of jailed Chinese gambling tycoon

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

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Thailand has refuted allegations of mistreatment against She Zhijiang, a jailed gambling tycoon facing extradition to China over charges of running illegal online gambling operations in Southeast Asia, said Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong.

 

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Brutal Pattaya beatdown: Thai police hunt down Chinese gang

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

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Thai police are cracking down on a brutal gang attack in Pattaya that left a Chinese man beaten unconscious in a shocking assault caught on CCTV. The violent attack, which took place on September 13 last year, quickly went viral, sparking outrage and a high-profile police investigation.

 

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Thai barber denies sexual assault allegation after customer shares video

By Petch Petpailin

 

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A Thai man accused a barber in the Isaan province of Khon Kaen of sexually assaulting him while receiving a haircut, but the barber denied the accusation, claiming he merely flirted with the customer.

 

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Thai transwoman stifles laughter as thief steals fake gold necklace

By Petch Petpailin

 

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A thief broke into a luxury house in the Isaan province of Udon Thani and escaped with a gold necklace, but the homeowner later confirmed that the stolen item was a fake.

 

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Thailand’s Skyward Surge: Aviation Nears Pre-Pandemic Passenger Levels

 

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Thailand's aviation sector is set to soar back to pre-pandemic heights, as predicted by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT). The agency predicts at least 25 million passengers flying in 2024, approaching 2019's bustling figures.

 

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Bangkok Residents Demand Action Over Disruptive Chinese New Year Fireworks - video

 

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Bangkok's residents are unhappy about fireworks set off by Chinese celebrants during the Chinese New Year. These fireworks have sparked fires in local grasslands, creating chaos for the fire department and distressing pets. Social media users across multiple Bangkok neighborhoods, like Huai Khwang, Rama 9, and Ramkhamhaeng, are voicing their complaints.

 

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Thai couple arrested for swindling millionaire out of 21 million baht

By Petch Petpailin

 

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Crime Suppression Division officers arrested a Thai couple for deceiving and swindling over 21 million baht from a millionaire in the southern province of Yala.

 

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Thai cops shut down illegal steroid lab in Bangkok

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

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Thai police have smashed a massive underground steroid operation, seizing 1.9 million unregistered Dexamethasone tablets in a dramatic raid in Bangkok on January 24.

 

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Senator's Earnings Under Scrutiny Over Clinic Name Plate Practices

 

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The Public Health Ministry has initiated an investigation into the earnings of Senator Dr. Keskamol Pleansamai, stemming from her involvement with a clinic in Phetchaburi province. For nearly a decade, Dr. Keskamol reportedly allowed her name to be displayed as a general practitioner at the Keskamol clinic, earning 210,000 baht annually as she declared to the National Anti-Corruption Commission.

 

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House Backs Single-Ticket Plan for Trains and Buses in Bangkok

 

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Today, the House approved the Pheu Thai Party’s proposal for a single ticket system with a vote count of 226 to 142. This system promises to simplify travel by allowing passengers to use one ticket for both urban trains and bus services.

 

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