- Crime News
Thai police crackdown on human smuggling network
Police announced the arrest of a network smuggling Chinese and foreign nationals through Thailand to third countries. Meanwhile, the Immigration Bureau confirmed that an engineer at a construction project holds a valid temporary work visa, not a student visa as previously reported. Yesterday, April 29, at the Royal Thai Police headquarters, Police Lieutenant General Itthipol Ittisarnronnachai, an assistant to the…
- Crime News
Woman killed by ex-husband in Chon Buri knife attack
A 51 year old woman was killed after her ex-husband stabbed her eight times in a fit of rage at her rental home in Bo Win, Si Racha district, Chon Buri province. The suspect, 50 year old Den, who was also injured after attempting to take his own life, was rushed to Laem Chabang Hospital for treatment. Police Lieutenant Colonel Kanoknan…
- Crime News
Police hunt for suspect in child sexual assault case in Surat Thani
Police are actively pursuing a 52 year old man wanted for allegedly raping and sexually assaulting a nine year old girl. The incident occurred on April 25 in Surat Thani province, and a warrant for his arrest was issued on April 26. Police Colonel Narong Rakprathum and Deputy Superintendent Manop Marotrakul from the Khiri Rat Nikhom Police Station, along with…
- Thailand News
Child’s play turns to ash: Toy factory fire sparks 10 million baht loss
A fire erupted at a children’s toy warehouse shortly after the owner left, causing damage estimated at over 10 million baht, though fortunately, the blaze did not spread to adjacent warehouses. The incident occurred at approximately 6.30pm yesterday, April 29, at Tiny Lion Co., Ltd., located in Mueang Samut Sakhon district, Samut Sakhon province. The company specialises in distributing children’s…
- Crime News
Ratchaburi man, 79, shoots son-in-law amid inheritance dispute
A 79 year old Ratchaburi man allegedly shot and killed his son-in-law following a recurring property inheritance dispute believed to be the motive. The incident took place yesterday, April 29, in Ratchaburi province, where Police Colonel Phasaphong Monta of Pak Tho Police Station received a report concerning the fatal shooting. Upon arrival at a house in Moo 5, Yang Hak subdistrict,…
- Thailand News
Man and homemade boat vanish after crash in Nonthaburi canal
A 51 year old man, who had crafted a two-section boat for racing, took it out for a leisurely ride in a canal and tragically disappeared along with the vessel. Witnesses reported seeing the boat speeding and crashing into a pier. Yesterday, April 29, at 2pm, police from Pak Kret district, Nonthaburi province, responded to a report of a boat…
- Crime News
Khon Kaen restaurant faces closure over illegal hours and drug use
Police in Khon Kaen raided a well-known restaurant after receiving complaints about its operation beyond legal hours and the involvement of youths in drug activities. The venue, Foryou, on Ruenrom Road in Mueang district, which allegedly served alcohol from 2am to 1pm daily, has been proposed for a five-year closure. During the raid yesterday, April 29, officers led by Deputy Superintendent Police…
- Chiang Mai News
Arsenic contamination in Chiang Mai’s Kok River sparks testing
The testing of aquatic animals and agricultural produce is underway in Chiang Mai following the arsenic contamination of the Kok River. Police have issued warnings against using the river water for daily consumption and food preparation. Yesterday, April 29, at Chiang Mai Provincial Hall, deputy governor Siwako Buaphong attended an online meeting with the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and…
- Thailand News
Nakhon Phanom man credits lottery win to sacred numbers
A 51 year old man from Nakhon Phanom visited the Ruesi Nen Hermitage in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province to offer a pumpkin to revered Grandfather Ruesi Prommeth after winning a lottery prize. The man credited his success to numbers he saw in a sacred water basin at the hermitage. Yesterday, April 29, a vibrant atmosphere was reported at the…
- Crime News
Man arrested for bag snatching to fund online gambling habit
A 47 year old man was arrested by police at Rattanathibet Police Station for snatching a bag to fund online gambling. His mother publicly chastised the suspect, Navi, emphasising she never raised her son to be a criminal, despite his unemployment. Investigations began on April 27 when a 25 year old Myanmar national, Nan Mu Aw Kon, reported a theft…
- Bangkok News
Retired police general in Bangkok hit-and-run incident
A retired police general was involved in a hit-and-run accident involving a luxury car and a motorcycle near the entrance of Kluaynamthai Hospital on Rama 4 Road, Phra Khanong, Khlong Toei district, Bangkok. The incident occurred at 11pm on April 27. The driver fled towards Phra Khanong intersection, where vigilant locals managed to stop him. The area falls under the…
- Bangkok News
Concrete slab from old overpass kills driver in Bangkok
A concrete slab fell from an older overpass onto a pickup truck, injuring the driver yesterday on the outbound side of Rama 2 Road in Bangkok. The incident, not related to the new bridge construction, prompted immediate action to assist the injured party. The accident occurred around 8am, yesterday, April 29, when concrete debris fell from an old overpass connecting Krathum…
- Crime News
Father seeks justice for daughter allegedly murdered in Amnat Charoen
In Amnat Charoen, a man’s daughter was allegedly beaten to death by her husband, a volunteer defence officer. The father, deeply affected by the incident, believes it was intentional murder and disputes claims of infidelity. He is determined to see justice served. Recently, at Wat Si Sombun in Chanuman subdistrict, Amnat Charoen province, the family held a funeral for the…
- Tourism News
Up in the air: Thailand to elevate tourism with airport upgrades
The Ministry of Transport in Thailand has allocated funds to upgrade airports in three provinces in northeastern Thailand to boost secondary city tourism. Assistant Transport Minister Manoporn Charoensri announced efforts to transform Nakhon Phanom, Sakon Nakhon, and Mukdahan into year-round tourist destinations. The initiative aligns with the government’s policy under Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who emphasises secondary city tourism, with…
- Thailand News
Thai woman, 70, arrested for brother’s murder over inheritance row
A 70 year old woman was recently apprehended for the murder of her younger brother, a crime stemming from a land inheritance dispute that had remained unresolved for over a decade. The arrest was made by the police in Rayong province, following a directive from Police Major General Thirachart Thirachartthamrong. The incident dates back to 2012, when the woman, identified…
- Bangkok News
Thai locals show compassion, aid foreign woman in roadside seizure (video)
A foreign woman experienced a seizure on the roadside, prompting immediate assistance from nearby Thais who showed great compassion. Yesterday, April 28, a TikTok user @guyslumclub posted a video capturing the incident, highlighting the kindness of Thai locals who rushed to help without hesitation. The post humorously encouraged support for the poster’s noodle shop, Ann’s Kuay Teow Khua Gai, Baanthat…
- Crime News
Mae Hong Son manhunt intensifies as suspect remains elusive
An uncle and his nephew were laid to rest after being fatally shot by a 37 year old man, last week. The incident occurred on April 23 in Mae Yom subdistrict, Mae Sariang district, Mae Hong Son province. The victims, 65 year old Dike Sukulkij and 41 year old Kamol Sukulkij, were allegedly killed without any clear motive by Yutthana Jatupornsivalee,…
- Bangkok News
Thai transport ministry fast-tracks 20 baht train fare policy
The Ministry of Transport is accelerating efforts to implement the 20 baht flat fare for electric trains policy, targeting completion by September 2025. A new draft of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand Act is slated for Cabinet consideration in May. Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri highlighted that the ministry is currently detailing the draft law, aimed at modernising…
- Crime News
Tragic car accident in Phayao leaves one dead, three injured
A tragic accident occurred in Phayao, where a car from Bangkok collided with a parked pickup truck, resulting in one fatality and three severe injuries. The incident, which left both vehicles severely damaged and debris scattered across the road, took place in the Mueang Phayao district, northern Thailand. On April 28, Phukamyao police received reports of a car rear-ending a…
- Crime News
Thai police shut down illegal Myanmar-run complex in Samut Sakhon
Thai police dismantled a Myanmar-run entertainment complex in Mueang district, Samut Sakhon, revealing illegal activities including drug use and the employment of undocumented workers. The operation, conducted by over 200 officers from various agencies, was led by provincial governor Naris Niramaiwong. Working alongside government inspectors and supported by provincial police, the task force targeted a repurposed warehouse allegedly operating as…
- Crime News
Heroic team rescues elderly man from locked car in Ayutthaya
A collaboration between the police, rescue workers, and a good Samaritan recently saved an elderly man found unconscious inside a locked car on Highway 340 in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province. The team decided to break the car window to transport the man to a hospital. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, April 27, involved officers from Lat Bua Luang…
- Crime News
Couple arrested for online gambling scheme promising 50000 baht prizes
The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau apprehended a couple involved in operating an online gambling activity named Egg Pick for Luck and Wealth, based in Nakhon Pathom province. The couple reportedly lured participants with cash prizes up to 50,000 baht, generating a monthly income of 400,000 baht. Police Lieutenant General Trirong Phiwphan, together with other senior officials, yesterday, April 28, announced…
- Crime News
Factory worker found dead with injuries in Chon Buri room
A factory worker was found dead in his rented room in Si Racha district, Chon Buri province, yesterday, April 28. The 40 year old, identified as Montree, bore bruises on his face and body, and there were traces of blood splattered across the room. Police Colonel Tosawat Phothisa from Nong Kham Police Station received the report of the death. Officers, including…
- Crime News
Fruit vendor arrested for distributing child pornography in Thailand
The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) in Nonthaburi yesterday held a press conference announcing the arrest of a fruit seller who was also distributing child pornography for financial gain. Police Lieutenant General Trirong Phiwphan, along with other senior officers, detailed the investigation that led to the capture of 32 year old Thammasorn, a fruit vendor from Chon Buri, who was…
- Crime News
Sisaket family seeks justice after decade of son’s abuse
A family in Sisaket province is pleading for justice after enduring a decade of abuse from their drug-addicted son. Thirty-two-year-old Songpol has been accused of repeatedly assaulting his 60 year old mother, Thongsri. The incidents have been reported to local police numerous times without any decisive action. The latest incident occurred yesterday, April 27, around 9am in Ban Phue Mai…
- Thailand News
Thailand enforces new rules on liquids and gels for flights
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has issued new regulations restricting the volume of liquids, gels, and sprays that passengers can carry onto aircraft or into restricted airport areas. Effective from April 22, these items must not exceed 100 millilitres per container to avoid confiscation. The Royal Gazette announced that the CAAT had released guidelines for screening liquids, gels, and…
- South Thailand News
Yala police officers injured in devastating roadside bomb attack
An explosive attack targeted a patrol vehicle in Yala province, resulting in severe injuries to three Border Patrol Police officers. The incident occurred while they were returning from a medical check-up in Yala city. One officer later succumbed to injuries, and two others remain in critical condition. The attack took place in Thanto district, Yala, affecting officers from the Border…
- Thailand News
Ayutthaya ordination ceremony draws crowd with elephants
A lively ordination ceremony took place at Wat Pom Raman, in Ayutthaya province for the son of Manoch and Anchalee Khaokaew, renowned proprietors of a religious supply store. Their son, Akkarawit Khaokaew, was ordained with grandeur, riding into the temple on an elephant amidst a vibrant procession. The event drew a lively crowd, including family, friends, and notable guests like…
- Thailand News
Misunderstanding over alleged child abduction in Saraburi clarified
A misunderstanding involving an alleged child abduction gang in Saraburi surfaced after CCTV footage captured the incident. The people involved claimed it was merely playful behaviour. A shop owner supported their statement, and they plan to meet the police yesterday, April 27. The incident began when a Facebook user shared a video showing three men in a white box truck.…
- Thailand News
Thailand targets nominee accountants to curb illegal foreign businesses
The Ministry of Commerce is set to introduce regulations preventing people acting as nominees from serving as accountants in a bid to curb foreigners from illegally operating businesses in Thailand. Oramon Sapthaweetham, Director-General of the Department of Business Development, revealed that Deputy Commerce Minister Napintorn Srisanpang, who chairs the Subcommittee on Preventing and Suppressing Nominee Activities, is prioritising the issue…
