- Crime News
Cyber police arrest gambling site admins, seize illegal weapons
Cyber police arrested administrators of the FAST24h gambling website and a person managing finances for AUTO.UFABET-PGSLOT, confiscating illegal weapons and ammunition. The suspects, who reportedly earned substantial incomes from these activities, will face legal proceedings. Yesterday, June 16, at the Technology Crime Suppression Division headquarters in Mueang Thong Thani, senior officers, including Police Lieutenant General Trirong Piewpan and Police Major…
- Crime News
Udon Thani luxury home ransacked and used for drug party
A 50 year old lawyer was left devastated after discovering his luxury two-storey home in Udon Thani had been ransacked and used for a drug party, resulting in damages estimated at 1.5 million baht. The incident occurred yesterday, June 16, with Police Lieutenant Suksan Hasuk, Deputy Inspector at Mueang Udon Thani Police Station, receiving the report and promptly investigating the…
- Thailand News
Orchard owner electrocuted by high-voltage wire in Chanthaburi
A tragic incident occurred yesterday when a 28 year old orchard owner was electrocuted by a 22,000-volt high-voltage wire while trimming a durian tree in Chanthaburi province. The recovery of his body from the 6-metre-high tree was challenging for rescue teams. Police Colonel Pramote Kongnantha and rescue officials from the Sawang Katanyu Dhammasathan Association investigated the accident yesterday, June 16,…
- Crime News
Laotian man caught smuggling 672kg of kratom in Nong Khai
Customs officials in Nong Khai have apprehended a Laotian man attempting to smuggle 12 sacks of kratom leaves weighing over 672 kilogrammes. The leaves were concealed in a van, preparing to be taken out of the country. Yesterday, June 16, at the Nong Khai Customs Office, officials led by Wannapa Phutthao, director of the Nong Khai Customs Office, Pakin Tiebkam,…
- Thailand News
Chon Buri villagers celebrate big lottery win with monk’s blessing
A village in Chon Buri celebrated a collective lottery win after a 40 year old woman performed a merit-making ceremony and sought blessing from a local revered monk at Wat Huai Sup, Namatoom subdistrict, Phanat Nikhom district. Supanya drew a lucky number, 206, from a jar. This prompted residents to buy lottery tickets with the number 06, each buying ten…
- Bangkok News
Warehouse pair caught with 1,200 meth pills in parcel mix-up
A warehouse manager and her partner, an employee at the same delivery company, were apprehended for allegedly inserting methamphetamine into a parcel. The arrest occurred today, June 17, when Police Lieutenant General Siam Boonsom, alongside senior officers, instructed the Min Buri police investigation team to expand a probe into a drug trafficking network using parcels. This led to the capture…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Rain of terror! 31 provinces braced as storms pour in from north
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a weather warning for 31 provinces, highlighting heavy rainfall, particularly in the north, where 60% of the area is expected to be affected. Residents are advised to stay informed about the impacted areas. Today, June 17, the TMD forecast for the upcoming 24 hours indicates heavy rain in certain parts of north Thailand, while…
- Thailand News
King cobra devours snake in Thai plantation, alarming workers
A large king cobra was discovered devouring a rat snake at the base of a rubber tree in a plantation in Songkhla province, causing alarm among plantation workers. This incident took place at 65 year old Timao’s residence, number 29, in village 7 of Ban Samong, Plak Nu subdistrict, Nathawi district. The workers, too frightened to continue their work, promptly…
- Thailand News
Man found dead on bus in Lampang, no foul play suspected
A 38 year old man was found dead on a bus at the bus terminal in Lampang province. The man, a resident of Phichai subdistrict, Mueang district, Lampang, showed no signs of assault but had bruises on his left leg with blood seeping out. Police were alerted today, June 16, after the bus travelling from Nakhon Ratchasima to Chiang Mai…
- Crime News
Bangkok police seize 600,000 meth pills in Nonthaburi raid
Police in Bangkok apprehended a couple in Nonthaburi with 600,000 methamphetamine pills hidden in a rented room. Police also found a firearm and ammunition. The couple admitted they were paid 2,000 baht per sack for transportation. Yesterday, June 15, Police Lieutenant General Siam Boonsom, along with senior officers including Police Major General Napasil Poolsaard, Police Major General Pallop Aremlaa, Police…
- Crime News
Man arrested in Kalasin for abusing stepdaughter
A 34 year old man, Anon, has been arrested for allegedly abusing his 4 year old stepdaughter in front of her mother, who was too afraid of him to intervene. This distressing incident came to light when the child’s grandmother noticed signs of abuse and reported it to the police yesterday, June 15. Police Colonel Kukong Disawat, along with other…
- Crime News
Man arrested in Chon Buri for assaulting teen met online
A man was apprehended for sexually assaulting a 14 year old boy he befriended through an online game. The suspect, a 43 year old identified as Niphai, was arrested in Chon Buri yesterday, June 15, after evading capture following the incident. Police Major General Theerachat Theerachatthamrong directed the operation, leading to Niphai’s arrest under a warrant from the Roi Et…
- Thailand News
Fire destroys monk’s residence at Wat Had Poo Dai, Lampang
A fire devastated the monk’s residence at Wat Had Poo Dai in Lampang province, with locals unable to control the blaze. The incident, suspected to be caused by an electrical short circuit, occurred at 6.15pm yesterday, June 15. Police at the Ko Kha district station in Lampang province received a report of the fire at Wat Had Poo Dai and…
- Crime News
Surin motel scandal: infidelity leads to chaotic confrontation
In Surin province, a dramatic confrontation unfolded at a motel involving a local administrative organisation leader, his wife, and the husband of a woman he was allegedly having an affair with. The two spouses collaborated to track down their partners after suspecting infidelity. The altercation, captured in a video, escalated when the wife of the local administrative organisation leader used…
- Bangkok News
Hotel worker dies in tragic Bangkok motorcycle crash
A hotel employee tragically died on the night of June 16 after a motorcycle collision with a parked truck outside a convenience store in Bangkok’s Bang Khen district. The incident occurred around 12.30am on Phahonyothin 49/2 Alley, Anusawari subdistrict. Police from Bang Khen Police Station, along with forensic doctors from Bhumibol Hospital and volunteers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation,…
- Thailand News
Over 100 fall ill after eating red pork rice at funeral in Phayao
Over 100 residents from Mueang Dok Khamtai district in Phayao province were hospitalised with severe symptoms of vomiting and diarrhoea after consuming red pork rice distributed at a local funeral yesterday, June 15. Emergency services were called for some people as their conditions worsened. The affected people reported that the red pork rice was part of approximately 700 meal boxes…
- Crime News
Manhunt for suspect in Khon Kaen child assault case
Police are actively searching for a man who allegedly lured a 10 year old girl with the promise of buying snacks before assaulting her in a forested area in Khon Kaen province. The incident, reported by the girl’s mother, occurred during the night of June 15. The investigative team from the Mueang Khon Kaen Police Station has been dispatched to…
- Thailand News
Motorbike collision in Pathum Thani leads to rider’s tragic death
A motorbike collided with a pickup truck, causing the rider to lose control and crash into a power pole, resulting in his tragic death. The pickup driver, unaware of the approaching motorbike, heard a loud crash but could not see where the motorbike came from. Today, June 16, Police Lieutenant Colonel Sirote Naebnian, Deputy Inspector at Khlong Luang Police Station,…
- Crime News
Major drug bust in Phayao: 470 kg of meth seized
A significant drug smuggling operation in Phayao has been intercepted, resulting in the arrest of two men and a woman involved in the transportation of 470 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine. Police seek more suspects in connection to this operation. Yesterday, June 15, Police Lieutenant General Krithapol Yisakhon, Police Region 5 Commissioner, received intelligence about a large drug shipment being transported…
- Pattaya News
Cyber police dismantle Pattaya gambling network with 9 million baht flow
Yesterday, June 14, cyber police dismantled a significant online gambling network known as FAST24H in Pattaya. The operation revealed a monthly circulation of over 9 million baht. Police Major General Trirong Phiewphan ordered the raid, which resulted in the arrest of two people. Police Major General Trirong Phiewphan, together with Police Major General Kritchat Bumrungrattanayot and other officials, led the…
- Pattaya News
Chinese tourist, 22, dies in fall from Pattaya hotel
A 22 year old Chinese tourist tragically died after falling from the 21st floor of a luxury hotel in Pattaya today, June 15. Before the incident, he reportedly inquired about a convenience store. A security guard heard a loud thud prior to discovering the body. Police Lieutenant Colonel Suchart Dutsadee received the report of the fatal fall at the hotel…
- Crime News
Ice cream vendor shooting in Prachinburi leaves woman injured
A shooting incident involving competing ice cream vendors occurred in Prachinburi’s Kabin Buri district, leaving a female vendor seriously injured. The suspect fled the scene, prompting police to launch a search operation to apprehend him. The incident took place at 8.30pm yesterday, June 14, when Police Lieutenant Colonel Thirawat Yeamon, an investigator at Kabin Buri Police Station, was alerted by…
- Crime News
Chiang Rai man arrested for alleged assault attempts on women
A 27 year old man in Chiang Rai has been arrested for allegedly attempting to assault several women, including a 23 year old nurse, by forcing her off the road with his motorcycle. Fortunately, a passerby intervened. Police suspect multiple victims and urge them to come forward. Yesterday, June 14 at 5.30pm, at the Mueang Chiang Rai Police Station, Police…
- Crime News
Drones with grenade launchers spark urgent probe in Songkhla
A suspicious discovery involving two drones has prompted a high-level investigation in Songkhla province after they were unearthed in the Sadao district. The drones, equipped with grenade launchers, are suspected of being intended for violent acts or illegal activities. Lieutenant General Paisal Nusang, the Fourth Army Region Commander and Director of Internal Security Operations in the area, led the inspection…
- Crime News
Gold shop employee arrested for 300,000 baht theft
Police apprehended a temporary employee at a gold shop in the Wang Burapha area after she allegedly stole gold weighing 6 baht, valued at 300,000 baht, and disappeared. The incident occurred today, June 15, with the suspect being captured three days later. According to Police Lieutenant General Siam Boonsom, the Metropolitan Police Bureau Commissioner, and Police Major General Napasin Poolsawat,…
- Thailand News
Cambodia bans Thai fruit imports at Khlong Yai checkpoint
Cambodia has imposed a ban on Thai fruits and agricultural products entering the Khlong Yai checkpoint starting June 14, with no specified duration for the restriction. This decision has significantly impacted the fruit trade in Trat province. At noon on June 14, the Khlong Yai Customs House in Khlong Yai district, Trat province, received a notification from Cambodia. The Koh…
- Road deaths
Tragic accident: toddler dies in Nakhon Pathom motorbike fall
A tragic accident occurred in Nakhon Pathom when a 14-month-old Burmese girl died after falling from a motorbike and being run over by a truck. The incident happened on June 13 on Thawil Phatthana Road, Mueang district. Police and medical personnel from Nakhon Pathom Hospital responded to the scene. Upon arrival, they found the young girl deceased on the road…
- Thailand News
Woman wins 190,000 baht lottery after shrine visit
A woman recently won a large lottery prize, including 15 tickets with the winning last two digits, after seeking fortune from the sacred water basin at the Kuman Thong Jao Sua Heng shrine. Yesterday, June 14, at Ruasi Nen That Phutthakun, Mueang Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya district, locals and tourists were seen gathering in large numbers to seek blessings from…
- Bangkok News
Mass motorcycle crash near Don Mueang Airport injures three
In the early hours of today, June 15, a motorcycle accident involving over 50 riders took place on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road near Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok. The incident left one person seriously injured and two others with minor injuries. Police from Vibhavadi station and volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation arrived at the scene around 2am to assess the situation.…
- South Thailand News
Bomb explosion in Narathiwat kills ranger, injures five
An explosion in the Si Sakhon district of Narathiwat province resulted in the death of a 27 year old paramilitary ranger, Amru Sama-ae, and injuries to five others. The incident occurred at 8.50pm yesterday, June 14, when unidentified people detonated a bomb targeting the 4916 paramilitary ranger patrol (mobile unit) at the Sri Banphot subdistrict’s bridge area. The fatality was…
