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Vietnam finally broke their winless streak at home against Thailand after 27 years with a 2-1 victory. Xuan Son played the hero for the hosts in this game with a brace, while Thailand got an important goal by Aukkee to keep their hopes for the second leg in Bangkok on Sunday.

From Khaosod English Three foreign tourists have died following a fire that broke out at The Ember Hotel, a six-story building in Bangkok, late Sunday night. One tourist was pronounced dead at the scene, while two others passed away at the hospital. Another victim remains hospitalized for smoke inhalation. Police Lieutenant General Siam Boonsom, Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, revealed that the fire originated in room 511 on the fifth floor. Surviving tourists are providing statements at Chana Songkhram Police Station as investigators work to determine the cause of the blaze. The forensics team is currently collecting evidence to build …

I'm somewhat surprised by how many views my recent "favorite building" and Bourbon Street strings have received. Is the string getting credit for people linking any photos to another site?

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From CBS News Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra declared more than $400 million in assets on Friday, her party said, including more than 200 designer handbags worth over $2 million and at least 75 luxury watches valued at almost $5 million. Paetongtarn, the youngest daughter of telecom billionaire and ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, took office in September as the fourth member of the clan to lead a Thai government in 20 years. Paetongtarn, now 38, also became Thailand's youngest leader at age 37 when she took office. Paetongtarn was obliged to declare her assets and liabilities to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). Sh…

From Bangkok Post Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is working with the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation on adapting rainmaking techniques to combat the PM2.5 dust problem in the city. PM2.5 refers to dust particles 2.5 micrometres or less in diameter, long-term exposure to which is linked with chronic diseases including lung and heart problems. Experts with the department explained that rainmaking techniques, also known as cloud-seed…

From Thai PBS World The Thai navy is ready to retaliate against Myanmar’s navy if they intrude into Thai waters and attack Thai fishing boats, according to naval commander-in-chief Admiral Jirapol Wongwit today. In response to a report that Myanmar’s patrol boats attacked a group of Thai fishing vessels, in waters off Ranong province, seizing one boat and 31 crew on Saturday, Admiral Jirapol said that the Royal Thai Navy will have to ask Myanmar about the incident, to determine where exactly the attack took place and whether the attack was an overreaction, adding however that, if the Thai vessels were fishing in the Thai waters and were attacked, the Thai …

hi everyone and happy new year ! When i am in Pattaya i sometimes go to a gay massage shop opposite the side entrance to Tukcom on the soi down the right hand side of it . There are usually about 6 boys there and a mamason who is there for years . Last time i was there there were the same boys (getting older) as have been for many years . Can anyone please update me on this place as i would now rate it as rough trade , however the massage can be excellent and all extras are readily available . thanks in advance .

NOTE -- In a plodding investigation that took over 15 years, more evidence of inept--and possibly corrupt-- leadership brought down the national carrier. From Bangkok Post Two former executives of Thai Airways International (THAI) have been found in the wrong in a probe related to a freight business that caused the airline more than 360 million baht in damages, according to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). In an NACC statement released yesterday, the anti-graft body said it completed its investigation into irregularities in the airline's deal with Southern Air Inc (SAI) from 2009 to 2011. In an NACC statement released yesterday, the anti…

Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove his Ford pickup into a New Year's Day crowd on Bourbon Street, killing at least 15. At least there won't be a need for a trial.

Only if it comes with complimentary daily massage at shop of your choice (tip included, of course).

From Pattaya News At 11:06 PM on December 30th, 2024, Pattaya police were alerted to a grim discovery near a resort in Naklua. The body of a foreigner, yet to be identified, was found in a highly unusual position—folded and wedged into a 50×50 cm drainpipe, with legs pointing upward. Pattaya police secured the area and inspected the scene, including the third-floor rooftop of a nearby building. They noted scrape marks on a large tree adjacent to the drain. Resort staff reported that another tourist first spotted the body, prompting immediate notification of authorities. Pattaya police are collaborating with forensic experts and investigators from Ch…

From The Nation Thailand, a country of rich culture, history, and biodiversity, boasts an impressive collection of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These sites offer a glimpse into the country's ancient civilisations, remarkable architecture, and diverse ecosystems. Here are the key UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Thailand: 1. Ayutthaya Historical Park The Ayutthaya Historical Park is a testament to Thailand's ancient capital, Ayutthaya, which was founded in 1350. As a former kingdom, it flourished for more than 400 years, becoming one of the world’s largest urban areas and a centre of global diplomacy and commerce. The ruins of palaces, temples and sculptures d…

From Pattaya News At 5:00 PM on December 30th, 2024, a 38-year-old Chinese man, name withheld at his request, filed a complaint with Pattaya police, claiming he was assaulted by security staff and associates at a prominent condominium in central Pattaya. Arriving at the station with blood on his face and supported by friends, the tourist alleged the conflict began after his online room booking, made through an independent agency, was abruptly canceled due to undisclosed “room issues.” Frustrated after paying 24,000 baht for two rooms and not getting support from the agency, he confronted the condo staff, according to the police. The situation escalated howev…

From The Nation The Thai Stamp Museum has announced the release of two sets of collectible postage stamps for 2025, one of which features a drawing by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. The first set comprises 10 stamps, each with a face value of 3 baht. These vertical stamps will feature a drawing of three snakes by the Princess, along with her signature. This will be the 11th release in the Princess’ Year of Zodiacs series, which has been issued annually since 2015. This year marks the Chinese Year of the Snake and the Princess drew three little snakes in green, pink and yellow, with the caption, “won’t take fis…

From Bangkok Post A young Thai social media influencer has died soon after being hired for 30,000 baht to guzzle a 350ml bottle of whisky. Thanakarn Kanthee, aka “Bank Leicester”, 21, was pronounced dead at a hospital at 3.40am on Thursday. A garland seller who performed improvised rap songs to attract buyers, he had been seen in several videos accepting paid challenges to drink alcohol rapidly in exchange for money. A video showing Thanakarn drinking quickly and straight from a small whisky bottle amid a cheering crowd at a party has been widely circulated on the internet. Some partygoers were seen filming him on mobile phones. After completing t…

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To whom it may concern. I have received a warning from the data center where the SGT and GB servers are located that the servers are technically obsolete since 2016, and the data center will migrate the contents of the servers to new machines. The migration is mandatory, and engineers will do it during January 2025. Such migrations are always difficult because the data processing software is being moved to a completely new hardware environment. Both forums are expected to be down during the migration and setup. Unfortunately, I cannot predict the day in January when this will happen, nor the duration of the downtime. You can ask questions in this forum thre…

From Time Moo Deng might seem to most people like just an adorable viral baby hippo, but to the government of Thailand, where she’s from, she’s a cultural ambassador and shining example of the country’s push to boost what it calls its “soft power.” The term soft power was coined at the height of the Cold War by American political scientist Joseph Nye, who used it to describe “when one country gets other countries to want what it wants” without the use of force, in contrast to the hard power “of ordering others to do what it wants.” But in the last year and a half, since the Pheu Thai party came to power in August 2023, Thailand has sought to redefine soft p…

From Bangkok Post The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has unearthed details of the gorilla baby smuggling network based at Chatuchak Market, says DNP director-general Atthapol Charoenchansa. The buyer who tried to bring in a baby gorilla from Türkiye was a millionaire businessman who collects exotic animals, he said without disclosing details. He also ordered a crackdown at the market for being involved in ordering the gorilla, classified as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and listed in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (Cites) which regulates export/…

From Pattaya News At 06:06 AM, Pattaya police received a report of a violent fight on Pattaya Third Road. Following the report, police, along with rescue workers from the Sawang Boriboon Foundation and The Pattaya News reporters, rushed to the scene. Upon arrival, authorities found Mr. Seita Tanabe, a 27-year-old Japanese man, who had been stabbed in the chest with a knife and was bleeding heavily. Rescue workers provided first aid and performed CPR before rushing him to the hospital. However, he was later pronounced dead at the hospital. The other person involved, identified by police only as Mr. David, a 36-year-old British-Thai man, was found with a swol…

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From Pattaya News An 80-year-old Belgian man was brutally attacked with a knife to the head and robbed of his wallet near his Pattaya home around midnight today, December 25th. At 12:36 AM, Pattaya police received a report of a foreign tourist being assaulted and robbed at the entrance of The Village Pattaya on Third Road. Upon receiving the report, police and rescue workers from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation rushed to the scene, along with reporters from The Pattaya News. At the scene, in a private residence, the authorities found Mr. Richard, an 80-year-old retired Belgian electrician, covered in blood. He had sustained severe lacerations to …