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Police

White Mercedes Drives Wrong Way on Vibhavadi Road

A white Mercedes reversed several lanes backward on Vibhavadi Road near Lad Prao intersection on September 7, alarming other drivers who captured the dangerous maneuver on video.

White Mercedes Drives Wrong Way on Vibhavadi Road
7 Sept Khaosod

On September 7, a video emerged showing a white Mercedes driving in reverse along the inbound lane of Vibhavadi Road near Hawvang School, before the five-way Lad Prao intersection. The car traveled backwards across a four-lane road, shocking and alarming other motorists. A TikTok user posted the footage with a caption asking how the driver had managed such a maneuver, noting the car had reversed a considerable distance and that everyone on the road was startled by the incident.

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Tourism

US Navy Sailors Pump 100 Million Baht Into Pattaya Economy

Nearly 4,800 U.S. Navy sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln injected approximately 100 million baht into Pattaya's economy during a five-day September visit, with spending spread across attractions, restaurants, and shops rather than concen

US Navy Sailors Pump 100 Million Baht Into Pattaya Economy
7 Sept Khaosod

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National

Foreign Investors Hold Over 1 Million Rai of Land, Probe Underway

A government probe found that foreign-invested companies hold over 1 million rai of land across Thailand, with investigators now examining whether some entities are being used as illegal nominees to circumvent ownership restrictions.

Foreign Investors Hold Over 1 Million Rai of Land, Probe Underway
7 Sept Khaosod

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Tourism

808 Festival 2026 Adds Seven Global DJ Stars to Phase 2 Lineup

808 Festival 2026 reveals seven international DJ headliners for Phase 2, headlined by Italian techno duo 999999999 and featuring house, progressive, and trance artists performing October 2-3 at Bangkok's BITEC.

808 Festival 2026 Adds Seven Global DJ Stars to Phase 2 Lineup
7 Sept Khaosod

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Police

Timber Processing Warehouse Raided in Chiang Rai

Officials raided an illegal timber processing warehouse in Chiang Rai's Muang district and recovered 109 confiscated Siamese rosewood logs, as part of a nationwide crackdown on protected timber trafficking announced by the Natural Resources

Timber Processing Warehouse Raided in Chiang Rai
7 Sept Khaosod

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Police

Drug Courier Arrested After Falling Asleep at Car Wash

A suspected drug courier was arrested in Kalasin after falling asleep at a car wash, leading police to seize 42,000 methamphetamine pills and a handgun from his vehicle and hotel room.

Drug Courier Arrested After Falling Asleep at Car Wash
7 Sept Khaosod

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National

Consumer Council Sues to Revoke Gene-Editing Approval

The Consumer Council sued Thailand's Agriculture Ministry to revoke approval for gene-edited organisms in agriculture, claiming the certification lacks adequate consumer and environmental protections.

Consumer Council Sues to Revoke Gene-Editing Approval
7 Sept Khaosod

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National

Thailand Cuts Visa-Exempt Stay to 30 Days From September

Thailand is reducing visa-exempt stays from 60 to 30 days starting September 15, affecting travelers from 60 countries including the US, UK, Australia and Japan. The two-entry land border cap per calendar year remains unchanged, and those a

Thailand Cuts Visa-Exempt Stay to 30 Days From September
7 Sept Khaosod

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Police

Man, 61, Killed When Cement Load Crushes Motorcycle Sidecar

A 61-year-old man in Nakhon Si Thammarat was killed when a cement block he was transporting broke loose and crushed him after his motorcycle sidecar's chain snapped.

Man, 61, Killed When Cement Load Crushes Motorcycle Sidecar
7 Sept Khaosod

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National

Lawmaker Demands Answers on 31% Missing Personnel Budget

A Thai lawmaker questioned a 31% cut in personnel spending for southern border security operations, citing concerns about phantom troops and duplicate compensation payments across multiple agencies that may incentivize keeping regional prob

Lawmaker Demands Answers on 31% Missing Personnel Budget
7 Sept Khaosod

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National

BEM Opens Health Checkup Stations at Bangkok MRT Hub

BEM transforms Bangkok's Suan Chatuchak MRT station into a health hub with free screenings, vaccinations, and wellness services from September 4-6, 2026, partnering with major hospitals to bring preventive care to urban commuters.

BEM Opens Health Checkup Stations at Bangkok MRT Hub
7 Sept Khaosod

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