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A local police station in Sisaket province faced an unusual challenge when an inebriated and lost mute man was brought in. Struggling to communicate, officers eventually relied on pen and paper to identify and safely return him to his family. Officers from Phon Khwao Police Station received a report yesterday, November 20, of a disoriented man … … The story Lost for words: Sisaket cops solve drunk mute man mystery as seen on Thaiger News. Read the full story

The court’s decision to sentence the Thai cyanide serial killer to death for the poisoning of one of her friends has sparked a wave of reactions. Sararat “Am” Rangsiwuthaporn, also known as “Am Cyanide” was sentenced by the Criminal Court of Thailand yesterday, November 20, alongside her former husband and her lawyer. Police Lieutenant Colonel Withun … … The story Death sentence for cyanide serial killer stirs reactions, legal battles loom as seen on Thaiger News. Read the full story

The arrest of a major drug gang leader was facilitated by an unexpected element: a passion for cockfighting. Law enforcement officials in Bang Lamung apprehended three suspects and seized 107,360 methamphetamine pills, over 1 kilogramme of crystal methamphetamine, and two vehicles, with a total estimated value of 2.3 million baht (US$66,370). Police led by Navin … … The story Cockfighting passion leads to drug gang leader’s arrest in Thailand as seen on Thaiger News. Read the full story

A peeping Tom, recently released from prison, was apprehended by police in Chachoengsao province after allegedly secretly spying on women bathing and later becoming violent under the influence of drugs. The suspect, 38 year old Nitikorn, had only been out of prison for two months following a drug-related conviction. The incident took place in a … … The story Peeping Tom turns violent: Ex-con caught spying on women in Chachoengsao as seen on Thaiger News. Read the full story

A Swedish man reportedly jumped from a ferry into the sea near Koh Chang, an island in the southeastern province of Trat. The man was rescued in time but was in serious condition. Rescuers from the Sawang Boon Chuay Luea Dhamma Satan Foundation were called to the ferry to assist the man, who was stranded … … The story Swedish man rescued after jumping from ferry near Koh Chang (video) as seen on Thaiger News. Read the full story

A father who had been missing for five days was tragically discovered dead in a sugarcane field in Khon Kaen province following a dream that led relatives to his location. Police suspect the cause of death was an accident involving his vehicle. The incident unfolded when officers from the Mancha Khiri Police Station were informed … … The story Missing father found dead in sugarcane field in Khon Kaen as seen on Thaiger News. Read the full story

In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay present a range of stories from across Thailand and Asia. Highlights include a woman sentenced to death for a series of cyanide poisonings, the nation faces rising fuel prices and debates over alcohol sales regulations. Meanwhile, tourism sees a major rebound with over 30 million visitors this … … The story Thailand video news | Thai woman sentenced to death for cyanide murders, Fundraiser supports injured British teacher in Thailand as seen on Thaiger News. Read the full story

A mysterious corpse was discovered floating in the sea near Bang Saray, sparking an urgent investigation into the cause of death, which remains unclear whether it resulted from murder or accident. The deceased, unidentified and of a large build, was found with a tattoo reading HOPE CLUB on the left wrist. Yesterday, November 20, at … … The story Unidentified body with tattoo found near Bang Saray prompts probe as seen on Thaiger News. Read the full story

Visitors to Phu Soi Dao National Park in northern Thailand are raising concerns over the origin of the water from the Sai Thip Waterfall. Reports of an unusual smell from the water have sparked debate and curiosity among tourists. Phu Soi Dao, covering areas in Nam Pat and Ban Khok districts in Uttaradit province, as well … … The story Tourists report smelly water at northern Thailand waterfall as seen on Thaiger News. Read the full story

A Frenchman dressed in Thai-style clothing committed suicide near a temple in Chon Buri province due to his financial difficulties. His Thai ex-wife revealed that he refused to return to France because of his deep love for Thailand. Officers from Sattahip Police Station were alerted to the incident at approximately 12.30pm yesterday, November 20. The … … The story Frenchman commits suicide amidst financial woes in Chon Buri as seen on Thaiger News. Read the full story

Over 100 passengers on an Air India flight to New Delhi found themselves stranded in Phuket for over 80 hours, enduring a string of delays due to persistent technical issues with their aircraft. The saga began when the flight, initially scheduled for departure on the night of November 16, was postponed by six hours, with … … The story Flight chaos: Air India passengers twice-stranded in Phuket as seen on Thaiger News. Read the full story

A woman in Samut Songkhram was arrested for drug possession after police found her in suspicious circumstances. The arrest took place after law enforcement received complaints about drug trafficking in the area, leading to a police operation. Police in Amphawa district, led by Kochanat Patthawichai, had been alerted to potential drug activities in Moo 6, … … The story Woman arrested in Samut Songkhram for drug possession as seen on Thaiger News. Read the full story

A terrifying fire turned a 13-seat passenger van into a fireball along the Buriram-Nang Rong Road, but in a miraculous twist, all six passengers, including a young schoolchild, made a lucky escape without a scratch. The fiery incident erupted on Tuesday, November 19, at 4pm, triggering a rapid response from the brave Mueang Buriram Police … … The story Van goes up in flames in Buriram, passengers unharmed as seen on Thaiger News. Read the full story

CCTV footage yesterday showed footage of a British man jumping into an uncovered sewer on a footpath in Phuket before he was later found dead in the drain. Officers from Patong Police Station and rescuers from the Kuson Dham Phuket Foundation were called to investigate the discovery of the body of a foreign man in … … The story CCTV footage captures fatal fall of British man into Phuket sewer as seen on Thaiger News. Read the full story

A clash between a motorbike taxi driver and his passenger unfolded in the early hours of yesterday morning right outside the Pattaya Police Station, culminating in a stabbing incident. The confrontation erupted at approximately 2.30am, yesterday, November 20, with the two men involved in a heated dispute that attracted the attention of passersby, both locals … … The story Motorbike taxi driver stabs Burmese man in Pattaya after dispute as seen on Thaiger News. Read the full story

A tragic accident occurred when a woman riding a motorcycle collided with the edge of a bridge and was then struck by an 18-wheel truck, resulting in her immediate death on the road. The truck driver stated that he was unable to brake in time. The incident was reported at 7am yesterday, November 20, to … … The story Motorcyclist dies in crash with truck on Thai bridge as seen on Thaiger News. Read the full story

A Myanmar cleaning staff member was injured by a knife while attempting to intervene in a fight at a hotel in Pattaya early yesterday. The incident, which occurred around 2.16am, on November 20, prompted an immediate response from the Sawan Boriboon Rescue Center following a report of an assault at the hotel on Soi Pratamnak … … The story Myanmar worker injured in knife fight at Pattaya hotel as seen on Thaiger News. Read the full story

Police yesterday arrested an Egyptian man for stalking and sexually assaulting a Thai woman in the lift of a condominium in Bangkok on Friday, November 16. The 25 year old victim, identified only as Ann, shared CCTV footage of the incident on her TikTok account, @khun_ning. The video was widely reshared by several Thai media … … The story Egyptian arrested for sexually assaulting Thai woman in condo lift as seen on Thaiger News. Read the full story

Thailand braces for cooler temperatures and strong winds in the north, while heavy rainfall is expected to pound 12 provinces. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued warnings about potential severe weather conditions, including strong waves exceeding 2 metres. A moderate high-pressure system from China now blankets upper Thailand and the South China Sea, leading to … … The story Rain check: Thailand takes a chill pill as north braces for wind, rain as seen on Thaiger News. Read the full story

Chaos ensued in a residential neighbourhood of Soi Kopai on 4/1 in Pattaya when a 36 year old Indian national fired a blank gun into the sky, causing widespread panic. This incident unfolded late yesterday, November 20, prompting immediate action from local law enforcement. Deputy Chief of the Pattaya City Police Station, R.T.T. Chittisuk Suthinitaswong, … … The story Indian man arrested for firing blank gun in Pattaya neighbourhood as seen on Thaiger News. Read the full story

In a wild twist on traditional farming, a quirky village in Nakhon Phanom, Thailand, is turning the world of unusual professions on its head by raking in a staggering 50 million baht annually from a rather slimy source: earthworms! Yes, you read that right. The ingenious residents of Ban Tan, nestled in the Na Wa … … The story Worming success: Thailand village cashes in on earthworm empire as seen on Thaiger News. Read the full story

The Europe issue is terrible, and I think Europe will be lost forever in a generation or two. Muslims have been in Thailand, the region and the Malay peninsula for centuries -- they are not recent arrivals. Anyway, whatever! Just one more thing to fight and kill over, I guess.

This is an issue all over the world. Capitulating to a group of people, be them of a religious persuasion or cultural, is fraught with danger. Once you allow this it becomes the accepted status quo. Look at many cities in Europe where there are now Muslim enclaves that pretty much run by their own rules and the rest of the population is encouraged to stay away. If people want to emigrate into an area that is predominantly of a different religious persuasion, either learn to live with it or go somewhere better suited to your religious or cultural beliefs. To tell people that they shouldn't build a statue celebrating Buddhism in a Buddhist area is enabling others to enforce their beliefs on others. This has been going on for thousands of years by many different religions, but that doesn't make it right.

That's how THEY view it. That's the point. The entire area has a significant Muslim population and as you surely know, it is specifically where Muslim militants have been waging a low-level insurgency for decades to try and create a new state out of Thai and Malaysian land. So my point stands; while I wish Muslims weren't so stabby this is a foolish statue to build.

Well they are known for terrorism. Buddhism is 1100 years older too.