National

Thailand's Election Commission Accuses 26 Senators of Vote Fraud

BANGKOK: Thailand’s Election Commission accused 26 sitting senators yesterday (Sept 14) of colluding to rig the last Senate election, an alleged vote-buying scandal that has sparked protests and could see them jailed.

Police

Five Indian Tourists Report Theft of 24,000 Baht by Thai Women

Five Indian tourists lost 24,000 baht to Thai women who took them to a Pattaya hotel under false pretenses on September 13, then stole their cash before fleeing.

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Weather

Heavy Rain Alert Issued for Thailand Sept 17-20

Thailand's Meteorological Department warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall across 57 provinces from September 17–20, with flash floods and strong waves expected as a cold air mass pushes monsoon systems southward. The public should avoid f

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Police

Man Escapes Naked After Gang Ambush, Assault

A 27-year-old man in Phatthalung was lured to a temple by his ex-girlfriend, ambushed by 10 masked youths, beaten and robbed, then fled naked to a nearby house for help.

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Police

Three Teens on Motorcycle Crash; One Dead, One Injured

A 13-year-old boy died and a 14-year-old was injured after a motorcycle carrying three teenagers crashed on Sukhumvit Road in Chachoengsao on September 14; the driver fled the scene without assistance.

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National

HYROX Updates Rules on Health Hazard Incidents During Races

HYROX has updated competition rules to disqualify athletes experiencing blood, vomit, or fecal incidents that pose health risks, following viral criticism of a Beijing race where a competitor defecated mid-course. Athletes withdrawn for con

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