- Pattaya News
Pattaya cops stop brawl between Kuwaiti tourists & Thai bikers
Pattaya City police intervened to halt a confrontation involving Middle Eastern tourists, primarily from Kuwait, and young Thai men, many of whom were Bolt motorbike taxi app riders, in the early hours of yesterday. Captain Pansan Krongsit received the report at 5am, Saturday, August 3, leading officers to Soi Yen Sabai in Nongprue, where they discovered evidence of a conflict,…
- Road deaths
Gas shop operator killed in Sattahip road accident
A tragic accident on Sukhumvit Road in Sattahip, Chon Buri, resulted in the death of a local gas shop operator on August 2. At 5.50am, Sattahip police officers received a report of a collision between a sedan and a motorcycle with a sidecar. Upon arrival, rescue teams found the body of 58 year old Samniang lying in the middle of…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok seizes 1,878 items from Chinese supermarkets
Police in Bangkok seized 1,878 food items from 12 Chinese supermarkets due to non-compliance with Thai language labelling regulations. The Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) led the inspections following numerous public complaints. The inspection, which took place yesterday, revealed that 73 categories of food items lacked the mandatory Thai language labels, raising public…
- Chiang Mai News
Ceiling collapse at Chiang Mai Airport injures two foreign children
A ceiling collapse at Chiang Mai Airport‘s security checkpoint injured two foreign children yesterday at 7.55am. Medical staff at the airport quickly administered first aid to the injured children. The first child, from the Netherlands, sustained minor injuries to the back of his hand, while the second, from China, suffered a head injury. The Dutch child and his family decided…
- Thailand News
Two workers critically injured in Chanthaburi construction accident
Two construction workers were critically injured after one was electrocuted by a high-voltage wire, causing him to fall from a two-story building. The incident occurred yesterday, July 31 at a construction site near Wat Phlapphla in Chanthaburi province. Emergency services were alerted to the scene, where they found one worker unconscious and in critical condition, while the other was seriously…
- Crime News
Teens flee after attacking young motorcyclist in northern Thailand
A young man was left confused and injured after being knocked off his motorcycle at a busy intersection by a group of teenagers he did not know. The police are now urgently searching for the assailants. Police in Nakhon Ratchasima received a report yesterday, July 31, about a brawl involving teenagers at the Thipmanee intersection in Phimai district. Officers, along…
- Crime News
Cops crack down on illegal loan sharks in six provinces in Thailand
Police swooped on an illegal loan shark network across six provinces, arresting key members and uncovering over 50 million baht in circulation. The operation targeted the notorious Boy Lang Khao gang, infamous for their exorbitant interest rates and violent debt collection methods. The Police Economic Crime Suppression Division, led by Police Major General Phutthidej Boonkrapue, yesterday launched an extensive operation…
- Phuket News
Officials tee up hunt for wayward crocodile at Phuket golf course
Officials in Phuket are stepping up efforts to capture a crocodile spotted at Mission Hills Golf Course. The sighting on July 31 prompted an urgent response from local authorities and specialist crocodile capture teams. It seems the croc is making a real ‘swing’ at disrupting the course, and officials are keen to ‘par’ the situation before it escalates. Nikhom Suksawat,…
- Thailand News
Thailand emerges as Southeast Asia’s leader in tiger conservation
Thailand is now recognised as a leader in Southeast Asia’s efforts to protect wild tigers, a development that the government has warmly welcomed. This recognition follows Thailand’s significant success in conserving royal tigers (Panthera tigris), which has led to a noteworthy increase in their population. According to government spokesman Chai Wacharonke, the estimated number of adult royal tigers in Thailand…
- Road deaths
Four injured in multi-vehicle crash near Welgrow Industrial Estate
A collision involving multiple vehicles occurred near the entrance to Welgrow Industrial Estate, resulting in injuries to four people. The accident took place late yesterday night on a road adjacent to the motorway in Bang Wua, Bang Pakong District, Chachoengsao Province. Police reported that the incident involved a Honda Civic driven by 31 year old Suchon, which veered across lanes…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Heavy rain warning for 46 provinces, North hit hardest
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning for heavy rain in 46 provinces today, with the northern region expected to be hit the hardest, affecting 80% of the area. Residents are advised to be cautious of potential floods and flash floods. The TMD forecasts weather conditions for the next 24 hours, predicting a moderate monsoon trough passing over the…
- Thailand News
Lottery fans hunt for lucky numbers ahead of August 1 draw
Lottery enthusiasts eagerly search for lucky numbers ahead of the upcoming draw on August 1. The Government Lottery Office will announce the results, and hopeful gamblers are buzzing with excitement over various popular numbers. Lucky numbers have been flying off shelves, with combinations such as 28, 82, 72, 27, 10, 73, 12, 91, 92, 106, 728, 904, 672, 495, 812,…
- Road deaths
Motorcyclist dies in crash on way to see newborn daughter
A tragic accident occurred yesterday when a 23 year old man, on his way to visit his wife, who had just given birth to their daughter, lost control of his motorcycle and collided with a pavement, hitting a power pole. He succumbed to his injuries at the scene, leaving his father in tears. The incident took place at 5.45pm yesterday,…
- Crime News
Man shot over 10,000 baht debt near Chon Buri petrol station
A gang of brutal money lenders shot a 34 year old man after he failed to repay a debt of 10,000 baht. The incident occurred last night at 8.30pm near a PTT petrol station on the Chon Buri-Pattaya bypass road in Ban Suan, Mueang district, Chon Buri. Responding to the scene, police and rescue workers found shell casings and a…
- Thailand News
Boat crash in Bang Khonthi claims life of pier owner’s son
Strong waves caused a boat crash in Bang Khonthi, Samut Songkhram, leading to the tragic death of a 34 year old man who was the son of a famous pier owner in Damnoen Saduak. The incident occurred yesterday, July 31, at a riverside pavilion, shocking his father, who fainted upon hearing the news. At 5pm yesterday, Chaiyachet Duangrat, Deputy Inspector…
