Foreigner arrested on illegal land trading charges
A FOREIGN MAN on the run after being slapped with charges of illegal land trade in Phuket and Surat Thani has been arrested in Pattaya, Naewna newspaper said last night (Mar. 15). The wanted foreigner, only identified as Mr. David, 58, from the USA, was taken into custody in front of Jomtien Hospital in […]
Read MoreUS puts off sale of F-35A fighters: Air force source
The US has said it is delaying the sale of Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters to Thailand with delivery of the first two earlier expected in 2034, an air force source told Naewna newspaper today (May 23). According to the source, US Ambassador Robert F. Godec met Air Force Chief ACM Alongkorn […]
Read MoreWoman fuming at getting an old engine in a new pickup she bought in cash
A YOUNG woman asked the Rayong Photographers and Media Club for help after finding out that a pickup truck she bought in cash two years ago was in fact fitted with an old engine and chassis, Matichon newspaper said today (Feb. 19). Ms Jindarat (surname withheld), 26, asked the media for justice because no […]
Read MoreSale of fake banknotes online rocks social media
AN ANNOUNCEMENT of the sale of counterfeit banknotes on a Facebook page shook up Thai social media with many netizens wondering whether those in their wallet are real or not, Amarin TV said today (Dec. 10). Mr. Pakphum Dejhassadin, a medical technologist who runs the popular Panda Lab Doctor webpage, drew attention to this […]
Read MoreThai netizens blast post on selling kidney to get mobile phone
THAI social media lambasted a Facebook post that emerging from Laos showing three persons with wounds on the their abdomen holding up a mobile phone with the caption saying “Agreed for iPhone14” which they interpreted as meaning selling their kidney to get this newly-released cell phone, TV Channel 7 and Matichon newspaper said today […]
Read MoreThai, foreign investors eager to buy hotels in Bangkok, major tourist cities
AS a result of tourism having improved in the first half of this year both Thai and foreign investors are now keen on buying hotels in Bangkok and four key tourist cities, Phuket, Samui, Pattaya and Chiang Mai, with several deals having already been concluded, Matichon newspaper today (July 27). Mr. Phattarachai Thaweewong, research director […]
Read MoreUS approves US$100 million sale for Taiwan missile upgrades
By Reuters and published by Channel NewsAsia Washington – The United States has approved a possible US$100 million sale of equipment and services to Taiwan to “sustain, maintain, and improve” the Patriot missile defence system used by the island, the Pentagon said on Monday (Feb. 7), drawing an angry threat of retaliation from Beijing. China, […]
Read MoreLegendary Korat hotel being sold after coronavirus severely hit business
JOINING the ranks of hotels put up for sale in Nakhon Ratchasima province (Korat) after the coronavirus pandemic caused business to plunge sharply is one that had been operating for 30 years and had a massage parlour on its top-most 12th floor, Amarin TV said today (Feb. 5). Pegasus Korat Hotel, located on Mitraphab […]
Read MorePhetchaburi people announce ‘sale of their Governor’
A JOURNALIST in Phetchaburi province posted a message on his Facebook page today (June 1) saying, “Urgent! Announcing the sale of the Governor of Phetchaburi province” but then quickly deleted it, Sanook.com said this evening. However his deleted post attracted posts from other residents of this province saying, “Announcing auction of Phetchaburi province (Free Thai […]
Read MoreSQUEEZY LIVING: London’s thinnest house is on sale for £950k
By Kiro Evans, The Sun SPACE is at a premium at London’s thinnest house, on the market for £950,000. Just 1.6m at its narrowest, the five-floor property has a kitchen and dining area, reception area, bathroom and two bedrooms. Estate agent David Myers said the former Victorian hat shop in Shepherd’s Bush would appeal […]
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