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  • Thailand NewsCharging power bank blamed for Nakhon Ratchasima condo fire | Thaiger

    Charging power bank blamed for Nakhon Ratchasima condo fire

    A power bank explosion triggered a fire in a condominium in Mueang district, Nakhon Ratchasima, at about 1am today, April 8, prompting an emergency evacuation of residents. Police and rescue workers responded to reports of a fire at the building in Nai Mueang subdistrict. Firefighters and municipal teams were deployed to the sixth floor, where the blaze had broken out…

  • Northern Thailand NewsNakhon Ratchasima teacher accused of hitting boy with broom | Thaiger

    Nakhon Ratchasima teacher accused of hitting boy with broom

    A mother filed a complaint at Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima Police Station after her eight year old son, a student at a school in Nakhon Ratchasima, was allegedly hit in the face with a broom by his class teacher on March 30, leaving him with facial injuries. The boy’s mother said that shortly after she dropped her son off at school,…

  • Crime NewsMotorway shooting probed after body found in Nakhon Ratchasima | Thaiger

    Motorway shooting probed after body found in Nakhon Ratchasima

    A man was found dead on the shoulder of the M6 motorway in Sung Noen district, Nakhon Ratchasima, late last night, March 28, with police treating the case as a shooting while they work to identify the suspect. Highway Police from Station 3, Sub-division 8, Highway Police Division were alerted at about 8pm after a tow-truck driver reported a man…

  • Thailand NewsOctopus ride malfunction in Nakhon Ratchasima injures two girls | Thaiger

    Octopus ride malfunction in Nakhon Ratchasima injures two girls

    An octopus ride malfunction at the annual Thao Suranari Victory Celebration in Khon Buri district, Nakhon Ratchasima, left two 14 year old girls injured on March 4, leading local officials to stop ride operations while inspections and repairs are carried out. The incident happened at about 8pm, at the fairground area in front of the Khon Buri District Office, where…

  • Thailand NewsFour students injured in school dog attack in Nakhon Ratchasima | Thaiger

    Four students injured in school dog attack in Nakhon Ratchasima

    Four students were attacked and left injured by three large mixed-breed dogs that entered a school in Wang Nam Khiao district, Nakhon Ratchasima, yesterday afternoon, January 5. The dogs, believed to be Doberman and German Shepherd mixes, reportedly wandered into the school grounds, possibly startled by fireworks or firecrackers from the New Year celebrations. Locals suspect the animals may belong…

  • Thailand NewsNakhon Ratchasima police allege Russian spies hired by Cambodia | Thaiger

    Nakhon Ratchasima police allege Russian spies hired by Cambodia

    Police in Nakhon Ratchasima sparked confusion among Thai netizens after briefly posting, then deleting, a warning on social media that alleged Cambodia in hiring Russian nationals to spy on and attack military facilities in the province. The official Facebook page of Phon Krung Police Station published the post at around 6pm yesterday, December 14. The post stated… “Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial…

  • Thailand NewsYoung tiger seen near tourist spot in Nakhon Ratchasima | Thaiger

    Young tiger seen near tourist spot in Nakhon Ratchasima

    A young male tiger made a surprise appearance near a popular viewpoint in Nakhon Ratchasima on December 6. Its proximity to human territory is becoming concerning for wildlife officials and locals. Tourists captured video footage of a male tiger near the Pha Rak Saladdai viewpoint and the road leading up Khao Saladdai in the Thai Samakkhi subdistrict, Wang Nam Khiao…

  • Crime NewsPolice suspect foul play after woman found hanging at Nakhon Ratchasima home | Thaiger

    Police suspect foul play after woman found hanging at Nakhon Ratchasima home

    Police suspect foul play after a Thai woman was found dead, hanging from a bedroom window at her home in the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima yesterday. Officers from Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima Police Station were called to investigate the death of the 68 year old woman, Pawanphat, at a house in the Nong Bua Sala sub-district. Police attended the scene…

  • Thailand NewsNakhon Ratchasima man wins 12 million baht with lucky lottery bet | Thaiger

    Nakhon Ratchasima man wins 12 million baht with lucky lottery bet

    A man from Nakhon Ratchasima struck gold in the national lottery, winning 12 million baht after spending just 200 baht on tickets: a fraction of what he usually spends. The Government Lottery Office announced the results of yesterday’s draw, September 16, with the winning first prize number confirmed as 074646. Other results included front three-digit numbers 740 and 512, back…

  • Thailand NewsVolunteer drowns while installing flood barricade in Nakhon Ratchasima | Thaiger

    Volunteer drowns while installing flood barricade in Nakhon Ratchasima

    A volunteer rescue worker drowned in Nakhon Ratchasima on Saturday while trying to install a barricade at a weir to protect locals from flash floods. Two fellow volunteers survived the incident. The tragedy occurred on September 7 in Ban Sap Charoen, Mueang district. Police from Sikhiu Police Station were alerted in the evening that a man had been swept away…

  • Thailand NewsNakhon Ratchasima woman wins 30 million baht in lottery | Thaiger

    Nakhon Ratchasima woman wins 30 million baht in lottery

    A significant lottery win was announced yesterday, September 1, with a total jackpot of 60 million baht from the latest LottoPlus draw. A 30 million baht share was claimed by a fortunate woman from Nakhon Ratchasima, while a man from Uttaradit won 12 million baht, expressing his joy with tears. The draw, conducted by LottoPlus and hosted by Kiattisak Udomnak,…

  • Thailand NewsTragic drowning of young girl in Nakhon Ratchasima pond | Thaiger

    Tragic drowning of young girl in Nakhon Ratchasima pond

    Rescue personnel in Nakhon Ratchasima were called to the scene yesterday, August 24, after a six year old girl tragically drowned in a 4-metre-deep pond. The incident occurred in Baan Nong Khai Nam, Mueang district, as three children, two boys and a girl, were playing. The girl slipped into the deep part of the pond, and despite the boys’ attempts…

  • Crime NewsMan accused of killing wife with concrete post in Nakhon Ratchasima | Thaiger

    Man accused of killing wife with concrete post in Nakhon Ratchasima

    A 38 year old man, Worachat, is suspected of killing his 35 year old wife, Suwachanan, by striking her with a concrete post near Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Nakhon Ratchasima, yesterday, August 19. The incident occurred at 1.30pm and was reported to Police Lieutenant Wanchai Phayakpha by bystanders. The scene was located along a road adjacent to the university’s…

  • Road deathsPickup truck loses wheel at Nakhon Ratchasima intersection (video) | Thaiger

    Pickup truck loses wheel at Nakhon Ratchasima intersection (video)

    Yesterday, August 3, a pickup truck’s wheel detached and rolled across an intersection before hitting a curb. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the incident was captured on video and shared online as a warning to other drivers. The footage depicted a black pickup truck carrying a motorcycle at the rear, halting at a red light at the Nong Krasang…

  • Thailand NewsFire at Nakhon Ratchasima bicycle store causes 3 million baht damages | Thaiger

    Fire at Nakhon Ratchasima bicycle store causes 3 million baht damages

    A significant fire engulfed a major bicycle sales and repair centre in Nakhon Ratchasima, trapping the shop owners, a couple, on an upper floor. Police expect damages to exceed 3 million baht (US$92,570). The incident occurred at 4.55am today, July 30, when Police Colonel Nathee Sukuna received a report about a fire at Wandi Bicycle Store in Ban Nong Phiman,…

  • Crime NewsIllegal kratom juice factory dismantled in Nakhon Ratchasima | Thaiger

    Illegal kratom juice factory dismantled in Nakhon Ratchasima

    Police in Nakhon Ratchasima province have dismantled an illegal kratom juice factory that was mixing the juice with illicit cough syrup, posing a risk of acute kidney failure. A 39 year old man, Trakarn Chuankratok, who rented the premises, admitted to hiring workers to produce the concoction for the past two weeks. Yesterday, July 23, at Chokchai Police Station, Police…

  • Crime NewsDSI investigates illegal airfield on public road in Nakhon Ratchasima | Thaiger

    DSI investigates illegal airfield on public road in Nakhon Ratchasima

    The Natural Resources and Environment Crime Division of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) recently disclosed findings regarding a private airfield, known as the VIP Runway, located in Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima. Clarifications are awaited from five government agencies regarding the alleged illegal transformation of a public road into a private airstrip. This investigation was prompted by a complaint from…

  • Thailand NewsNakhon Ratchasima temple’s ‘miracle Buddha’ sparks lottery frenzy | Thaiger

    Nakhon Ratchasima temple’s ‘miracle Buddha’ sparks lottery frenzy

    A centuries-old Buddha statue in Nakhon Ratchasima is fuelling a frenzy among lottery devotees, who swear its blessings have turned them into instant millionaires—seven draws in a row. Wat Muen Wai, an ancient temple tucked away in Muen Wai subdistrict, Mueang district, has become a magnet for hopeful devotees and lottery fans alike. The star attraction is Luang Pho Thong,…

  • Road deathsMajor traffic accident in Nakhon Ratchasima leaves 10 vehicles damaged | Thaiger

    Major traffic accident in Nakhon Ratchasima leaves 10 vehicles damaged

    A major accident involving over 10 vehicles occurred on Mittraphap Road, Pak Chong district, Nakhon Ratchasima province, causing substantial traffic congestion. Police swiftly responded to assist those trapped in vehicles after receiving a report at 12.20pm yesterday, July 13. Police Lieutenant Colonel Thanachok Patanatawee from Klang Dong Police Station, along with emergency services from Klang Dong Subdistrict Municipality, Simamongkol Municipality,…

  • Crime NewsNakhon Ratchasima student injured in spear gun attack | Thaiger

    Nakhon Ratchasima student injured in spear gun attack

    A 20 year old technical college student was injured in Nakhon Ratchasima after being shot with a spear gun dart. The victim, Kritin, had arranged to meet his girlfriend to resolve issues regarding infidelity. Upon arrival, he encountered an unknown male accompanying her, leading to a confrontation where the dart pierced his left hand. Yesterday, July 7, Police Lieutenant Sunthiphap Phonsawang,…

  • Crime NewsTeen found driving mum’s car in chains in Nakhon Ratchasima | Thaiger

    Teen found driving mum’s car in chains in Nakhon Ratchasima

    A 15 year old boy with a history of erratic behaviour and a dependency on methamphetamine was found driving his mother’s car over 80 kilometres away, chained at the ankle. The incident occurred in the Mueang district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, where police were alerted by a concerned citizen yesterday, June 10. At the scene, Police Colonel Weenawat Sriyam, head…

  • Crime NewsNakhon Ratchasima home accused of 1,700 baht electricity theft | Thaiger

    Nakhon Ratchasima home accused of 1,700 baht electricity theft

    Officials from the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), along with local police, uncovered a modified electricity meter at a single-storey concrete house, yesterday, June 9, in Nakhon Ratchasima, The modification allowed the house, equipped with five air conditioners, to pay a significantly reduced electricity bill of only 1,700 baht (US$50) per month instead of the expected 4,000 to 5,000 baht (US$120…

  • Crime NewsThief strikes again, stealing 27 drain covers in Nakhon Ratchasima | Thaiger

    Thief strikes again, stealing 27 drain covers in Nakhon Ratchasima

    A thief has, for the third time, stolen metal drain covers in the middle of the night in Nakhon Ratchasima. A total of 27 covers from 14 locations in Mueang Thai subdistrict, Chok Chai district, have been taken. Residents are worried about potential hazards and have reported the incidents to the police, but there has been no significant progress. The…

  • Thailand NewsArgument turns deadly as nephew stabs uncle in Nakhon Ratchasima | Thaiger

    Argument turns deadly as nephew stabs uncle in Nakhon Ratchasima

    An argument turned fatal in Nakhon Ratchasima this morning, May 19, when a 32 year old man fatally stabbed his uncle during a violent altercation following a heated argument. The incident occurred around 8.15am at a single-storey house in Ban Krabueang Noi, Phimai district. Police from Phimai Police Station responded to the scene after receiving a report from local patrol…

  • Thailand NewsBee attack at Nakhon Ratchasima temple injures over 30 people | Thaiger

    Bee attack at Nakhon Ratchasima temple injures over 30 people

    A ceremony at Wat Bandai Ma in Pak Chong district, Nakhon Ratchasima province, was disrupted after a swarm of bees attacked attendees, resulting in injuries to over 30 people, including one severe case. The incident occurred yesterday, May 3, around 12.54pm during a monk ordination for Theeraphat Harnkhokkruad, also known as Ohm, when a child’s balloon accidentally struck a large…

  • Thailand NewsMotorcycle rider killed in Nakhon Ratchasima road accident | Thaiger

    Motorcycle rider killed in Nakhon Ratchasima road accident

    A tragic accident occurred on Mittraphap Road yesterday, April 18 when a motorcycle collided with a pickup truck and was subsequently struck by a trailer truck, resulting in the death of the rider. Police Colonel Anon Sajanthuek, an investigator with the Pho Klang Police Station, received a report of the accident near the entrance to Ther Thai Market in Suranaree…

  • Thailand NewsNakhon Ratchasima waste crisis worsens as military halts disposal | Thaiger

    Nakhon Ratchasima waste crisis worsens as military halts disposal

    In Nakhon Ratchasima, 34 local administrative organisations face a growing waste crisis, as the military orders halt waste disposal due to excessive accumulation. The rubbish disposal facility in Mueang district has been overwhelmed, with the Second Army Area prohibiting waste dumping in the temporary 50-rai landfill in Zone C from April 11. The backlog has reached over 334,863 tonnes, surpassing…

  • Songkran NewsMan attacks woman, damages cars during Songkran in Nakhon Ratchasima | Thaiger

    Man attacks woman, damages cars during Songkran in Nakhon Ratchasima

    A man wielding a baseball bat attacked a woman and damaged two cars, stealing car keys in the process, during the Songkran festival in Nakhon Ratchasima. The incident, which occurred today, April 15, left several people injured and has prompted a public call for the man’s capture. Facebook user จรรยาพร เสาโร shared photos and videos of the assault, describing how…

  • Road deathsYouTuber’s van collides with truck, injuring seven in Nakhon Ratchasima | Thaiger

    YouTuber’s van collides with truck, injuring seven in Nakhon Ratchasima

    A van carrying the team of a popular YouTuber collided with the rear of a trailer truck, injuring seven people, including the YouTuber’s mother. The incident occurred yesterday, March 26, at 8.30am, on Mittraphap Road in Nakhon Ratchasima. Police Colonel Ratthawit Anandadilakkrit from Khong Police Station received the report and directed Police Lieutenant Songphon Nimmani to the scene, along with…

  • Thailand NewsExplosion at Nakhon Ratchasima scrap shop kills one, injures four | Thaiger

    Explosion at Nakhon Ratchasima scrap shop kills one, injures four

    An unexplained explosion at a scrap shop in Nakhon Ratchasima’s Wang Nam Khiao district resulted in one fatality and four serious injuries. Police are actively investigating the incident, which occurred at 8.30am today, March 18, in the village of Non Si Thong, Udomsap subdistrict. Officers from the Udomsap Police Station responded to reports of the explosion, accompanied by the bomb disposal…