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Foreign Short Change Artist, Possibly Indian, Targets Phuket Shops and Brings Police Attention
A foreign man, possibly Indian, has been caught on CCTV using short-change scams at Phuket shops, buying cheap items with large bills and exploiting exchanges to steal money. Police are investigating the fraud affecting local businesses.
Chelsea Eye Barcelona's Xavi Hernández as New Manager
Chelsea target former Barcelona manager Xavi Hernández to revive their struggling squad after six consecutive league defeats left them without a permanent boss.
Foreign Couple Deported After Indecent Act on Tuk-Tuk in Patong
A Spanish man and Peruvian woman were deported from Thailand after authorities caught them engaging in a public indecent act on a tuk-tuk in Patong, drawing criticism over the incident's impact on Phuket's tourism reputation.
Luxury Porsche Sports Car Catches Fire on Chaloem Maharaj Expressway
A red Porsche 906 caught fire on the Chaloem Maharaj Expressway near Phayathai on May 5, with firefighters extinguishing the blaze in about 10 minutes and no injuries reported.
Sirikanya Blasts Government Over 400 Billion Baht Emergency Decree, Warns of Spiraling Debt Ceiling in Fiscal Year 2570
Pheu Thai deputy Sirikanya criticizes the government's 400 billion baht emergency borrowing decree, warning it will force a debt ceiling expansion in fiscal year 2570 and arguing half the amount doesn't warrant emergency measures.
Court Grants Bail to Two Navy Officers in Shooting of MP Kamlasak; Suspects Vow to Fight Case
Two navy officers charged with shooting Pheu Thai MP Kamlasak Leewamoh in Narathiwat were granted 200,000-baht bail each after intensive questioning, though authorities had opposed their release citing flight risk.
Ekniti Projects 400 Billion Baht Loan to Boost Thai GDP Growth by Additional 0.8%
Thailand plans to borrow 400 billion baht to address an energy crisis and boost GDP growth by 0.8%, with relief payments to citizens beginning June 1 under the government's "Thailand Helps Thailand Plus" program.
True Joins Forces with Google and Ministry of Education to Launch 'AI for All Thais,' Training 12 Million Future Workers
True Corporation, Google, and Thailand's Ministry of Education launched "AI for All Thais" to train 12 million workers by 2030, addressing a critical skills gap limiting AI adoption across the economy.
Pure Heart Foundation Donates Snacks for Memorial Merit-Making Ceremony for Princess Galyani Vadhana
The Pure Heart Foundation donated 2,400 snacks valued at 33,600 baht to support a memorial merit-making ceremony honoring the late Princess Galyani Vadhana, scheduled for May 6, 2025 at the Nawamaharat Building.
Disaster Agency Assesses Damage as Severe Storm Batters Lat Krabang Housing Estate, Destroying 17 Roofs
A severe thunderstorm devastated a Lat Krabang housing estate on May 4, destroying 17 roofs and prompting disaster officials to deploy drones for damage assessment and relief coordination.
Thai MMA Association Ready to Support 'Rodtang' if He Seriously Pursues Mixed Martial Arts
The Thai MMA Association is ready to support Muay Thai star Rodtang's potential transition to mixed martial arts if he commits seriously to the sport, offering training with the national team and workshops.
Worst Storm in a Century Strikes Residents With Ferocity Throughout the Night—Power Poles Topple, Roofs and Walls Torn Away
A rare century-old storm struck Wiang Sa District in Nan Province on May 5, devastating over 150 homes, toppling power poles, and hurling a school pavilion 50 meters across the landscape with destructive winds.