Man Attacked with Knife Over Jealousy in Samut Prakan

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A Myanmar man, Zaw Kala Stone, aged 27, sustained critical injuries after being attacked with a knife near a convenience store in Samut Prakan on January 13. Emergency teams responded promptly and found him with multiple severe slash wounds, particularly to his nearly severed right foot. Medical personnel provided immediate treatment before transporting him to Bang Phli Hospital.

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Mother Claims Police Delay in Abuse Probe of Autistic Son

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A Thai mother has accused police of delaying an investigation into her autistic son's alleged abuse at a school in Nonthaburi province. The 45-year-old, identified as A, reported that a teacher at the school cut her 12-year-old son's leg with a ruler and locked him in a locker. She sought help from Porramate Chaipatcharakunpong, an adviser to the Education Minister, after noticing behavioral changes in her son, who attends school in Bang Bua Thong district.

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Loyal Dog Guards Owner’s Body After Elderly Woman's Death

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An elderly woman was found deceased on January 12 at her home in Soi Ngamwongwan 8, Nonthaburi. Her loyal dog, Hippo, prevented initial access to her body, resulting in a unique rescue effort. The 77-year-old was discovered face-up next to a bathroom with her walking cane nearby, after officers and rescue teams responded to the scene.

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Bangkok MRT’s Distinctive Scents: Commuters Speak Out

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A social media post about the distinctive scent of Bangkok's MRT system has triggered a vibrant discussion among commuters trying to pinpoint its unique aroma. The inquiry, shared on the Facebook group "คนขึ้นรถไฟฟ้า - คอมมูนิตี้", described the smell as specific and neither clearly pleasant nor unpleasant. Dozens of responses followed, with diverse descriptions from users.

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Loader Accident in Phrae: Woman Dies Saving Colleague

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A Thai woman died after heroically saving a colleague from a loader accident in Phrae province. The tragic event took place at an agricultural product store in the Mae Lai sub-district yesterday afternoon. Authorities arrived to find the woman’s body atop a corn pile, confirming her death due to severe injuries.

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Student Outsmarts Scammers in Chai Nat Incident

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An 18-year-old student in Chai Nat turned the tables on a call centre scam attempt involving 50,000 baht on January 12. The student, Ikkyu, received a call from a fraudster posing as a mobile network manager, accusing him of laundering 8 million baht. The scammer, using fake documents, tried to convince Ikkyu to transfer nearly 50,000 baht for verification purposes.

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Thai Gaming Sector Seeks Modernization to Compete Globally

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Pheu Thai’s Yodchanan Wongsawat met with key figures from Thailand's gaming industry on January 12 in Bangkok. The meeting aimed to discuss strategies for enhancing the country's standing in the global digital economy. Industry leaders highlighted the sector's value of nearly 40 billion baht and stressed the need for modern legal frameworks to unlock its full potential.

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Gold Bribery Scandal: NACC Staff Issue Second Appeal

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Staff at Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) have released a second statement urging the legal community to uphold ethical standards in the wake of a bribery scandal involving a former commissioner. Despite an initial demand for commissioner Ekkawit Watchawalku to resign, the request was ignored. Ekkawit has now been removed from his position as the NACC conducts an internal investigation.

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MORE Case: Phornprapha Family Formally Indicted

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Three members of the Phornprapha family, including Akapat “Kim” Phornprapha, have been formally indicted in the MORE share-trading case. Prosecutors escorted Akapat, along with Athipat and Orpin Phornprapha, to the Criminal Court on January 13, 2026. Legal steps were pursued after court-approved warrants led to their detention.

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Four Husbands Policy: New Gender Equality Proposal

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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. Mongkolkit Suksintharanont, representing the Thai Alternative Party, shared this idea recently on social media, triggering extensive online discussions. Some see the notion as progressive, while others view it as potential satire or merely a tactic meant to spark conversation.

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Drunken Rant: Foreigner Criticizes Thais, Praises Cambodia

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A foreign tourist was forcibly removed from a train in Thailand after causing a disturbance. The man, accompanied by his Thai wife, reportedly insulted passengers, praised Cambodia, and engaged in aggressive behavior. Witnesses and railway staff had to intervene after he smashed a train window and demanded alcohol during a late-night altercation.

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Top Foreign Muay Thai Fighters Receive Thai Honor Cards

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Thailand Privilege Card has awarded “Friends of Thailand” membership cards to three foreign Muay Thai fighters from the Rajadamnern World Series. The ceremony, held at Rajadamnern Boxing Stadium, recognized these individuals for their international promotion of Muay Thai and contribution to Thai culture. The honored fighters include Karl Tannian from Ireland, Barbara Aguiar from Brazil, and Estonia's Marie Ruumet.

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Injured Muntjac Deer Rescued in Thailand's Mae Hong Son

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Wildlife officials in northern Thailand successfully rescued an injured young muntjac deer after it entered a residential area in Mae Hong Son. The deer, estimated to be a two-year-old female, was found hurt in Ban Pong village, Ban Kat subdistrict, Mae Sariang district. It was captured and taken for medical treatment.

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Twin 4.2 Quakes Off Sumatra, Tremors Felt in Phuket

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Two earthquakes with a magnitude of 4.2 were detected off the northern coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, on January 13, 2026. The tremors were felt in parts of southern Thailand, prompting the Meteorological Department to issue alerts. These seismic events occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers and were recorded several hours apart.

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Fishing Boat Intercepted with 4,000 Litres of Smuggled Diesel

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A fishing boat carrying 4,000 litres of smuggled diesel was intercepted at a pier in Muang district early Tuesday morning. Suspicious movements were noted around the local vessel, Afzeen, at the pier in tambon Tanyong Po around 1:10 am. Authorities from the Office of Marine Enforcement Command 3 boarded the boat, discovering a modified tank filled with untaxed diesel.

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