- South Thailand News
Nighttime explosion in Pattani claims three lives, investigation underway (video)
A nighttime explosion in the Sai Buri district, Pattani province, resulted in the immediate deaths of three officials. The incident occurred yesterday, March 8 at approximately 11.20pm, prompting police to await daylight for further investigation due to concerns about additional explosive devices. Residents are urged to report any suspicious person or objects to the police promptly. At around 11.20pm, the…
- Thailand News
Four Samut Sakhon recycling plants shut over pollution concerns
Industry Minister Akanat Promphan has mandated the suspension of operations at four recycling plants in Samut Sakhon due to complaints regarding air pollution and wastewater leakage affecting local salt farms. Akanat acknowledged receiving grievances from residents of tambon Nakhok in Mueang district, adjacent to Bangkok, about pollution from recycling operations. This pollution has reportedly blackened local salt fields, severely impacting…
- Thailand News
Seagrass shortage threatens Thai dugong population
The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) reported that nearly 40% of dugongs stranded last year were underweight, primarily due to a shortage of seagrass, their main food source. In January, the DMCR and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Thailand conducted a survey to assess the dugong crisis along the Andaman coast. The findings indicated a critical state of the…
- Pattaya News
Pattaya police arrest suspects in chaotic drug raid at Jomtien Beach
Pattaya City Police conducted an unexpected drug raid at Jomtien Beach yesterday with the assistance of over 50 officers. The operation focused on Soi 2 and Soi 3, causing chaos as dealers and users attempted to flee, some even trying to climb walls to escape. The area was quickly secured by the police, who managed to apprehend all suspects involved,…
- Pattaya News
Mongolian arrested for stealing goods worth 26,000 baht in Pattaya
A Mongolian man was detained by Pattaya City Police after allegedly stealing brand-name items from a mall near Pattaya Beach. The incident was reported by a security guard and a representative from the shopping centre. The 52 year old Mongolian national, Byamba, was found with 12 brand-name shirts and two bags, totalling 26,000 baht (US$770) in value. The security guard,…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Thailand braces for final warning on summer storms
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued its final warning regarding a summer storm affecting upper Thailand, forecasting thunderstorms, strong winds, and potential lightning. The warning, issued at 5pm yesterday, March 8, highlights the impact on 33 provinces, including Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, and Phichit. The northern, central, and upper southern regions are expected to experience summer storms, characterised by thunderstorms and…
- Thailand News
Grandmother finds grandson dead in Udon Thani kitchen
A shocking discovery unfolded when a grandmother found her grandson dead in the kitchen of their home, prompting suspicions of sudden death or heart failure. At around 1.40pm yesterday, March 5, Police Lieutenant Neeranuch Buttakhiao, deputy investigator of Mueang Udon Thani Police Station, received a report of an unexplained death in a residence in Ban Non Phu Thong, Moo 11,…
- Crime News
Teen girl assaulted in Samut Prakan, legal action pursued
A distressing incident has unfolded in Samut Prakan province, where a 14 year old girl was reportedly assaulted by four male peers, aged between 13 and 15, after being left alone by a female friend she trusted. The friend and her boyfriend left the scene, claiming parental summons, leaving the girl vulnerable. Upon discovering the ordeal, the girl’s mother confronted…
- Crime News
Motorcyclist mob brutally attacks Thai teen seeking refuge in store
A group of over 10 motorcyclists attacked a 17 year old seeking refuge in a convenience store. The incident occurred around 12.30am yesterday, March 5, with the victim sustaining severe injuries to the forehead, arms, and back. Reporters met with the victim, Tae, who had seven stitches on his forehead, a swollen right eye, a split lip, and cuts on…
- Thailand News
Contractor found dead in Thai police cell after truck theft arrest
A 32 year old contractor was found dead today in a holding cell at Phra Samut Chedi Police Station. The victim, identified as Donrathee, was reportedly distressed after facing charges for stealing a pickup truck, leading to his tragic death. His 51 year old mother, Saravee, was seen grieving at the scene. The incident occurred within the male detention area,…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok bust: Nigerian duo caught in a powder keg of trouble
Two Nigerian nationals were apprehended in Bangkok following the implication of their involvement in drug trafficking by a woman caught attempting to smuggle cocaine into Japan. Both men were identified as overstayers and are now facing immediate immigration charges, alongside being investigated for alleged drug-related offences. Immigration and narcotics control police conducted a raid on a condominium on Navamin-Ram Intra…
- Bangkok News
Karaoke crackdown: Illegal workers caught off-key in Bangkok raid
The Department of Employment, under the Ministry of Labour, conducted a raid on seven karaoke venues in Khlong San district, uncovering 28 illegal workers. The operation, yesterday, March 5, followed a tip-off about foreign workers lacking proper permits. The investigation identified 52 migrant workers, with 24 possessing valid documents, while 28 were found working illegally. Legal proceedings have been initiated…
- Crime News
Jealous boyfriend murders partner in central Thailand
A jealous boyfriend murdered his 28 year old girlfriend for smiling at a male colleague. The young couple had been living together for six months while working at the same factory before the tragic incident unfolded. Police Lieutenant Phasith Chultakarn from Ban Pong Police Station in Ratchaburi province, yesterday, March 5, at 6pm, received a report of a woman fatally…
- Thailand News
10 year old Thai girl rescued after going missing in Trat forest
A 10 year old girl went missing for 10 hours after delivering food to her mother in a rubber plantation in Trat province. Discovered under a tree and barely conscious, she was found by rescue teams and is now in a stable condition. Yesterday, March 5, at 4.30pm, the Sawang Boonchuay Luea Rescue Association in Trat province received a request…
- Crime News
Teacher arrested for posting indecent images of boys in Thailand
Technology Crime Suppression Division officers have detained a male teacher for posting indecent images of boys under 13, with five victims identified, some abused for over a decade. The arrest took place yesterday, March 5, at Kui Buri Police Station in Prachuap Khiri Khan province. The Technology Crime Suppression Division, also known as cyber police, summoned A (a pseudonym) for…
- Phuket News
Body of foreign tourist found on Kata Beach, Phuket
A grim discovery cast a shadow over Kata Beach in Phuket yesterday, as the lifeless body of a female foreign tourist, believed to be in her 50s, was found face down in the sand. The solo traveller’s body was unearthed near the Karon subdistrict municipal office yesterday, March 5, leaving officials stumped and scrambling for answers. With the cause of…
- Crime News
Pipe bomb attack in Yala injures seven near market (video)
Two assailants attacked a police booth in Yala with a pipe bomb yesterday resulting in several injuries. The incident occurred, yesterday, March 5, at 7.50pm, on the railway track road near Pimolchai Market, prompting an emergency response from local police and security forces. At the scene, near Pimolchai Market, seven people sustained injuries from bomb shrapnel and were promptly transported…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Storm warning: Thailand braced for a shocking downpour
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) today announced a summer storm will hit 40 provinces with heavy rain, strong winds, hail, and lightning, in its daily weather forecast. This phenomenon is expected to impact the northeastern and eastern regions, while other regions will face similar conditions subsequently. Northern Thailand is experiencing generally hot weather, with extremely hot conditions in some areas…
- Crime News
Ex-mayor arrested over 900,000 baht mobile toilet scam
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) arrested a former mayor in a bathroom after allegations of corruption involving the purchase of a mobile toilet vehicle, causing damages exceeding 900,000 baht. The arrest took place yesterday, March 4, as Saroj Phuengrampan, NACC Secretary General, reported that the NACC Region 1 office tracked down and apprehended Saijai, former mayor of Khao Sam Yot…
- Chiang Mai News
Chiang Mai police capture six Tai Yai gang members after stabbing
Police in Chiang Mai have apprehended six members of the Tai Yai gang, known as 575, following the fatal stabbing of an 18 year old Thai male. Two suspects remain at large. The incident stemmed from a confrontation over eye contact. Yesterday, March 4, at 2pm, investigative officers at Mueang Chiang Mai Police Station detained six members of the 575…
- Crime News
Suranaree task force seizes 196,000 meth pills in drug bust
The Suranaree Task Force seized approximately 196,000 methamphetamine pills and arrested a 26 year old suspect during an operation yesterday, March 4. The suspect was caught transporting the drugs in an ant army style operation and has since been handed over to the police for further legal action. Lieutenant General Boonsin Padklang, commander of the Second Army Region and head…
- Crime News
Former boxer accused of killing mother in Trang province
Police yesterday escorted a former Thai boxer from detention for questioning at Mueang District, Trang Province. He is accused of killing his 46 year old mother, Sudarat, a vegetable and fruit vendor, at their home in Koh Pia subdistrict, Yantakhao district, Trang, on February 28. The former pugilist, 28 year old Nattaphon Thongtriphan, also known as Khiam, was apprehended in…
- Business News
Carbon copy: Thailand trades up for a green offset with carbon credit plan
Thailand is exploring the possibility of allowing businesses to offset up to 15% of their greenhouse gas emissions through carbon credits within a proposed emissions trading system. This initiative aims to boost the nation’s voluntary carbon market, according to Suraphon Buphakosum, Vice President, and Head of Sustainability Service Development at the Stock Exchange of Thailand, who is involved in the…
- Crime News
Illegal durian plantation found in Chanthaburi forest reserve
A durian and banana plantation has been uncovered on a 400-rai plot in a national reserved forest located in Khlung district, Chanthaburi province. Efforts are underway to determine the ownership of the land. The discovery is part of a series of recent findings in the eastern province, where officials suspect that some Chinese investors have established operations by using Thai…
- Bangkok News
Digging trouble: Bangkok man arrested for shovelling blows at cops
A 38 year old man was arrested in Bangkok after allegedly assaulting two police officers with a shovel. The incident occurred on March 3, when the man, Kamla, was reportedly found engaging in indecent behaviour in public. Subsequently, he fled into a construction building, where the confrontation ensued. At approximately 9.04pm, police received a report of a man undressing and engaging…
- Thailand News
Thai uni student’s lucky escape as car goes up in flames
A 20 year old student from a renowned university got the fright of his life when his car caught fire while driving home. The incident unfolded yesterday, March 4, at 6.30pm when a fire broke out in a black Ford sedan on outbound Phahon Yothin Road, Pathum Thani, causing significant traffic disruption. The Rangsit Municipal Fire Department promptly responded to…
- Bangkok News
Man found dead in Bangkok tuk tuk with stab wound and drugs
A 49 year old man from Roi Et was found dead with a stab wound in a tuk tuk in Ratchathewi district, Bangkok. Police discovered 10 methamphetamine pills at the scene. The police are currently investigating the incident to determine the cause of death. The incident occurred at noon yesterday, March 4, when Police Lieutenant Jeeranan Kaoeian, Deputy Inspector at…
- Thailand News
Cheers! Thai health minister pushes for designated booze zones
The Minister of Public Health highlighted the necessity of establishing designated areas for drinking alcohol for certain groups of tourists visiting Thailand. The government aims to support tourism, which is expected to see over 35 million visitors this year and the ministries have been tasked with proposing suitable locations for alcohol sales. The National Alcohol Beverage Policy Committee convened to…
- Crime News
Suspected arsonist targets motorcycle in Nakhon Ratchasima
A suspected arsonist set fire to a motorcycle parked at a house, endangering five residents. Fortunately, security cameras captured the act. The incident, believed to stem from a misunderstanding last year, occurred late at night on March 3 in Nakhon Ratchasima province. Police have vowed to pursue legal action. Police Lieutenant Pasit Jitprasert from Khon Buri Police Station, yesterday, March…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Thai heatwave hot to handle but a splash of rain may cool things
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) predicts that today’s weather in Thailand will be marked by high temperatures reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius, with light rain expected in some areas of 24 provinces. The upper part of Thailand will generally experience hot weather with haze during the daytime, with extremely hot conditions in some areas of north, northeast, and central…
