- Crime News
Thai police seize 400,000 meth pills, capture Laotian suspect
Police from Chanuman Police Station pursued a drug trafficking gang smuggling methamphetamine into Thailand, successfully arresting one Laotian suspect and seizing 400,000 pills. Two other suspects escaped by boat on February 23. Police Lieutenant Komsan Kamwan reported the arrest following a tip-off about drug smuggling at Ban Si Sombun, Chanuman district, Amnat Charoen province. The operation took place in the…
- Thailand News
New coronavirus HKU5-CoV-2 identified, no human infections reported
The Ministry of Public Health has verified the identification of a new coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, by a laboratory in China, stating that no human infections have been reported to date. Doctor Opas Karnkawinpong, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health, indicated that the virus, discovered by Chinese researchers at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, belongs to the Merbecovirus subgenus.…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok revamps Klong Toey Market walkway for pedestrian safety
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is undertaking renovations of the walkway at Klong Toey Market on Rama IV Road following the removal of an extension market that had occupied the footpath for nearly 20 years. Known as Rim Khlong Hua Lamphong Market or Talat Lao, this street-side market has been a longstanding fixture in the area. The BMA aims to…
- Road deaths
Truck accident claims life of young driver in Samut Prakan
A tragic accident occurred today involving a six-wheel truck that collided with a parking post in Bang Pu Mai, Mueang district, Samut Prakan province. The 26 year old driver, Kwanchai, who had been employed for less than a month, was found dead at the scene, pinned between the door and the truck. Police from Bang Pu station, along with officers…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok tragedy as ex-husband kills transgender woman’s new partner
A tragic incident unfolded in Bangkok when a former husband fatally stabbed his ex-wife’s new partner, a transgender woman after allegedly being taunted via text messages. The attack occurred around 11pm on February 21 in Bang Bon district, resulting in the death of 32 year old Myanmar national, Sin Oo. The suspect, 46 year old Soe, fled the scene but…
- Crime News
Chinese-Thai duo arrested for 30 million baht crypto scam
A Chinese man and a Thai woman have been apprehended in connection with a money laundering operation linked to a cryptocurrency investment scam. This fraudulent scheme is believed to have caused damages exceeding 30 million baht (US$897,640), with an estimated annual transaction volume of over 10 billion baht (US$299,213). Assets worth 20 million baht (US$598,372) have been seized. Yesterday, February…
- Thailand News
Petanque ball shell explodes, damages home in Kanchanaburi
A metal object resembling a petanque ball shell fell through a house roof into a bedroom in Mueang 3, Nong Lan subdistrict, Tha Maka district, Kanchanaburi province, yesterday, February 23. Officers from Tha Maka Police Station responded to the alarming incident, accompanied by the village headman, Sanphap Klandee. They found a large hole in the bedroom ceiling and metal fragments…
- Crime News
Elderly man arrested for murder at shrimp pond in Ratchaburi
An 83 year old man was apprehended at a shrimp pond after allegedly killing his former lover during a dispute. The incident involved Boonsri, who reportedly stabbed 60 year old Natthida Milom, known as Auntie Malee, following an altercation on February 21 in Ban Pong district, Ratchaburi province. Boonsri escaped the scene on an old motorcycle after the event, which…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Severe weather alert: Thunderstorms and hail expected in Thailand
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a forecast for today, February 24, predicting severe weather conditions across 49 provinces in Thailand. Thunderstorms, strong winds, lightning, and hailstorms are expected, particularly in the north and northeast regions. Following these conditions, temperatures are anticipated to drop by 1 to 3 degrees Celsius. Residents in upper Thailand are advised to take health precautions…
- Crime News
Transgender scammer causes distress in Thai massage deception
A 39 year old transgender, identified as Luk, was brought in for questioning by the Bang Yai police in Nonthaburi over allegations of impersonating a Thai massage housekeeper to scam men into paying deposits for services. The incident caused significant distress to the real housekeeper, 53 year old Thanida, who had strangers regularly knocking on her door due to the…
- Crime News
Chiang Mai loan shark arrested for illegal high-interest lending
A 33 year old man known as Oat has been apprehended for leading an illegal loan operation in Chiang Mai, involving high interest rates and intimidation tactics. This follows reports of aggressive debt collection methods in the Chai Sathan subdistrict of Saraphi district. Yesterday, February 21, the loan shark gang reportedly threatened debtors at their homes. Social media posts revealed…
- Crime News
Fake doctor arrested at Samut Prakan clinic for illegal practice
A fake doctor was apprehended at a clinic in Phra Samut Chedi while administering injections to a patient. This occurred around 3pm yesterday, February 21. Nuttanaporn Wongboonkeokul, a 32 year old pharmacist and head of the consumer protection and pharmaceutical health group in Samut Prakan province, alongside Police Lieutenant Colonel Prayoon Pattanuli, Deputy Superintendent of Investigation at Phra Samut Chedi…
- Crime News
Suphan Buri temple abbot arrested for child assault and indecent images
A temple abbot in Suphan Buri has been arrested for sexually assaulting a 13 year old child and capturing indecent images. Police promptly coordinated with the monastic council to defrock the abbot, who now faces legal proceedings. On February 21, a complaint was filed against the abbot of a temple in Dan Chang district, Suphan Buri province, accusing him of…
- Crime News
Chanthaburi destroys confiscated e-cigarettes worth 20 million baht
In Chanthaburi province, a massive police operation led to the destruction of nearly 245,058 items of confiscated goods, including e-cigarettes and illegal tobacco products valued at nearly 20 million baht. This action was taken following the conclusion of 67 cases. Yesterday, February 21, at 11am, police gathered at a public area in Mueang Chanthaburi district, far removed from residential areas,…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok faces severe air pollution as PM2.5 levels rise
The Pollution Control Department has issued a warning concerning high PM2.5 levels across 32 provinces in Thailand, with Bangkok experiencing the most severe pollution. Predictions indicate that PM2.5 levels in Bangkok and its vicinity are likely to rise in the upcoming week. Yesterday, February 21, the Air Pollution Resolution Communication Centre of the Pollution Control Department released a report on…
- Crime News
Man arrested for distributing child pornography on social media
Police apprehended a 44 year old man, Pattanakorn (surname withheld), for allegedly distributing child pornography on social media under account X. He is accused of creating and sharing content featuring people in school and various professional uniforms to lure victims into secret groups with a membership fee. The arrest took place at his residence in Mueang district, Nakhon Ratchasima province…
- Pattaya News
Man sets motorcycle on fire near Pattaya station, investigation underway
Witnesses reported an unusual incident near Pattaya Railway Station where a man allegedly set his motorcycle ablaze before walking away. At 8pm on February 20, Bang Lamung Police Station received reports of a motorcycle fire in the vicinity of Pattaya Railway Station. On being informed, police coordinated with Pattaya’s fire department, which dispatched a fire truck to the location. Upon…
- Thailand News
Thailand’s biometric data lapse leaves borders vulnerable
The Immigration Bureau did not collect biometric data from approximately 17 million travellers entering and leaving Thailand last year due to the system reaching its capacity, as stated by People’s Party deputy leader Rangsiman Rome. Rangsiman highlighted on his Facebook page yesterday, February 21, that Thailand’s current lack of biometric data collection for border security presents a significant risk, as…
- Tourism News
White Lotus season 3 boosts Koh Samui tourism by 88%
The third season of the HBO series The White Lotus has led to an 88% increase in Internet searches for Koh Samui and a 44% rise in hotel bookings on the island, according to tourism executives. The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) predicts that Koh Samui may not experience a low season this year due to the popularity of the…
- Phuket News
Phuket police arrest 13 Chinese tourists in illegal gambling raid
Phuket Provincial Police arrested 13 Chinese tourists involved in an illegal gambling operation in Phuket Town, supported by locals. The raid, led by Police Colonel Ekkalak Boonsangcharoen, occurred at the Phuket Poker Sports Club in Soi Poonphol at 11pm on February 20. The gambling venue, managed by a Thai national, was secretly catering to Chinese gamblers. During the operation, police…
- Thailand News
Buriram students hospitalised after using kratom water, e-cigarettes
Emergency services in Buriram province transported three students, two from primary school and one from secondary school, to the hospital. They experienced chest tightness, difficulty breathing, and low oxygen levels after using e-cigarettes and consuming kratom water for a year. On February 18, Facebook user Paphawarin Simlakorn from the Don Mon Subdistrict Municipality’s emergency unit shared a post warning parents…
- Crime News
Man arrested for selling account used in 2.2 million baht scam
The Anti-Human Trafficking Division has apprehended a 28 year old man suspected of being a mule account holder for a scam call centre gang. The suspect, Somprasong, allegedly sold his bank account for 300 baht, which was then used to defraud victims of 2.2 million baht. His criminal history includes charges of drug use, theft, and gambling. Police Major General Songklot…
- Crime News
Chiang Rai man arrested for illegal firearm collection
Police arrested a 44 year old man in the Mueang district, Chiang Rai, after he posted images of illegal firearms on his Facebook account. Upon searching his home, Police discovered a substantial collection of firearms, reportedly purchased from acquaintances. Some weapons were sent by customers for repainting. Yesterday, February 19, Police Lieutenant General Tairong Phiwphan, alongside high-ranking officers, ordered a…
- Crime News
Child abduction scare in Nakhon Phanom prompts school warnings
A recent incident involving a suspected child abduction gang has caused alarm in Nakhon Phanom province. Three men in a pickup truck allegedly attempted to lure students with sweets, leading to widespread concern among parents and teachers. The local education office issued a warning to schools in the area. A 10 year old student, referred to as Noy, attending Baan…
- Crime News
Tragic shooting in Buriram: Wife critical, husband dead
A tragic incident unfolded in Buriram yesterday where a 46 year old street vendor named Somsak allegedly shot his 51 year old wife, Nahathai, a school director, before turning the gun on himself. Nahathai remains in critical condition at Buriram Hospital. The incident took place around 9.30am, yesterday, February 19, in the Mueang district of Buriram province. Nahathai was reportedly…
- Bangkok News
Green gone wrong: Police raid illegal cannabis factory in Bangkok
Police raided a cannabis factory in a well-known market in the Don Mueang districk of Bangkok, arresting three foreign nationals overseeing operations. Legal proceedings are underway for the building owner and employer. Yesterday, February 19 at 2pm, Police Colonel Sukrit Mankalasawat from Don Mueang Police Station directed efforts to investigate the site. Armed with a search warrant from the Criminal…
- Crime News
Man shot by police after machete attack in Nakhon Si Thammarat
A 57 year old man wielding a machete was fatally shot after attacking police and residents in Nakhon Si Thammarat’s Thung Song district. The incident occurred yesterday, February 19, when police attempted to subdue him following reports of his violent behaviour. At the scene in Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat, officers discovered the body of the victim, Adisak, with a bullet wound to…
- Thailand News
Elderly woman found dead after gate collapse in Nakhon Ratchasima
An 80 year old woman was found dead after a metal gate collapsed on her, with the discovery made the following morning. A housekeeper became suspicious when the woman, who had previously called to say she would attend a funeral, did not arrive as expected. Yesterday, February 19, Police Lieutenant Colonel (Female) Kornwika Manopsin, a deputy investigator from Phimai Police…
- Crime News
Immigration Bureau arrests two foreigners for sexual offences
The Immigration Bureau 3 apprehended two foreign nationals involved in sexual offences. The first suspect, 68 year old Rudolf, was arrested for indecent acts with a minor, while the second suspect, 41 year old Oliver, was charged with abducting and sexually abusing a minor. Police Lieutenant General Phanumart Boonyaluck, commissioner of the Immigration Bureau, ordered a crackdown on crimes related…
- Crime News
Thai man kills ex-wife in Udon Thani after separation dispute
A Thai man attacked and killed his ex-wife at their home in the Mueang district, Udon Thani province, yesterday, February 19, following a dispute over their separation and his struggles with drug addiction and gambling. The incident, which occurred around 12.30pm, was reported to the local police by concerned relatives who had previously been threatened by the assailant. Police Colonel…
