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BANGKOK – The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) is changing the face of Thailand’s vibrant capital city. A massive ongoing project aims to convert tangled overhead power lines into a sleek underground cable system. This ambitious initiative spans heavily populated areas across Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan. It promises a modern, highly reliable, and visually stunning […]

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OCT

Bangkok Drivers Warned to Checks Routes as Water Lingers

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Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK – Floodwaters continue to linger across many major roads and intersections in Bangkok this week. The recent heavy rainfall has left several key commuter routes partially submerged and difficult to navigate. As a result, city officials are urging everyone to plan their trips carefully before leaving home. Driving blindly into these flooded areas could […]

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OCT

Police in Bangkok Raid Jewish Center Over Illegal Businesses

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Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK – Thailand’s Justice Ministry recently launched a major crackdown with the Royal Thai Police targeting suspected illegal foreign business networks across the city. Working with the Department of Special Investigation, they successfully raided three distinct locations in Bangkok. This massive joint operation aimed to expose foreign groups using Thai citizens as fake business owners. […]

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OCT

Khlong Chan Residents Denied Bangkok’s Flood Relief Payouts

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Anna Wong

BANGKOK – Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation officials have delivered tough news to families living in the Khlong Chan housing complex. These local residents will absolutely not receive the highly anticipated government flood compensation payments. The large community simply failed to meet the strict guidelines set by disaster relief authorities. As a result, many […]

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OCT

78-Year-Old Driver Charged in Fatal Bangkok Shrine Crash

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Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK – A horrific crash in Bangkok’s bustling Chinatown area has left one person dead and several others injured. On Thursday afternoon, a 78-year-old man lost control of his electric car and crashed into a crowded place of worship. The electric SUV ploughed directly into the historic Guanyin Shrine at the Thian Fah Foundation in […]

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OCT

Bangkok’s Siam Amazing Park Faces Sale After Flood

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Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK – Thailand’s iconic Siam Amazing Park has suffered catastrophic damage from unprecedented urban flooding this month. The rising floodwaters rapidly submerged beloved mechanical rides and visitor facilities starting in late September. As a result, the historic entertainment venue now faces a highly uncertain and precarious future. The park remains closed indefinitely while exhausted staff […]

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OCT

Police Take Down Chinese Scam Gang in Bangkok

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Naree Srisuk

BANGKOK – Thai police officers have successfully cracked down on a major Chinese call center scam operation. These brazen criminals recently tricked a local college student out of millions of Thai baht. During the crime, the suspects falsely claimed to be high-ranking police officers and financial investigators. The manipulative scammers told the 19-year-old victim that […]

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OCT

Thai Customs Seize $1.6 Million in Cash at Bangkok Airport

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Naree Srisuk

BANGKOK – Thai customs officers recently made a massive cash bust at Bangkok’s bustling Suvarnabhumi Airport. They arrested two foreign passengers who were carrying a shockingly large amount of undeclared US money. The travelers had just arrived on a direct flight from Jakarta, Indonesia. Officials searched their belongings and found $1.6 million in US S100 […]

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OCT

Can a Bangkok Governor Be Removed? What the Law Says

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Thanawat Chaiyaporn

A Bangkok governor can leave office before a term ends, but public pressure or a political disagreement alone doesn’t remove the governor. The process depends on why the office becomes vacant and which law applies. Resignation, loss of legal qualifications, statutory removal, and the next election are separate matters, with rules that shouldn’t be confused. […]

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OCT

Bangkok Residents Wade Through Sewage for Flood Aid

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Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK – The recent flash floods in Bangkok have left the Khlong Chan flats in a total crisis. Floodwaters rose rapidly during the night, catching many unsuspecting families completely off guard while sleeping. Today, these displaced residents are dealing with a severe lack of basic necessities and shelter. Ongoing power outages have plunged the large […]

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