- Crime News
Police arrest legendary gambling den owner in Ayutthaya raid
Police have arrested 69 year old Amnuay Kiattidonmuang, known as Pa Nuay Don Mueang, the renowned owner of the legendary gambling den. The arrest took place following a raid on a mansion in Bang Pahan district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province. This follows the joint operation by the Department of Provincial Administration and Don Mueang Police Station which led to…
- Crime News
Pattaya restaurant raided for illegal kratom drink sales
In the early hours of yesterday, August 30, a task force led by senior district official Wanchai Wannapraham carried out a raid on a restaurant named Feel Camp, located in Soi Pattaya Tai. This operation was initiated under the directive of Banglamung District Chief Patcharapat Sritanyanon, following complaints lodged with the Damrongdhama Centre. The complaints were related to the establishment’s…
- Pattaya News
Motorcyclist survives 3 metres overpass fall in Pattaya accident
Yesterday, on August 30 at 8.06am, the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Unit in Pattaya received news of a motorcycle accident on the Motorway Section 7 overpass. The rider, who collided with the overpass barrier, sustained injuries. Rescue volunteers quickly made their way to the location. Upon arrival, police found a black Yamaha Grand Filano motorcycle that had crashed into the…
- South Thailand News
Thai navy seizes 8,000 litres of smuggled diesel oil
The Second Naval Area Command in Songkhla recently detained a modified fishing vessel suspected of smuggling 8,000 litres of diesel oil without customs clearance. Three crew members were apprehended, and the vessel was brought ashore for legal proceedings. This marks almost 30,000 litres of oil seized in just one month. Yesterday, August 30, naval forces, including patrol boat T.266 and…
- Crime News
Khon Kaen motorcycle crash leads to methamphetamine discovery
A motorcycle accident at a red-light intersection in Khon Kaen province led to an unexpected discovery, resulting in the arrest of 35 year old Supannee. The incident occurred at 12.30am yesterday, August 31, when she collided with the rear of a pickup truck in front of Mueang Khon Kaen Hospital in Kut Khao subdistrict, Mueang Khon Kaen district. Emergency services…
- Pattaya News
Pattaya police raid convenience store selling illegal vapes, seize 600 items
In a late-night operation on August 30, at 12.36am, Banglamung Police executed a raid on a commercial property located at 112/13-14, Soi Phornprapanimit 2, Pattaya. Led by Police Colonel Sarawut Nootnarut, with assistance from Police Lieutenant Colonel Kornphong Sukwisit and Police Sub-Lieutenant Thongthawat Phonlakhon, the police targeted a convenience store that was covertly functioning as a comprehensive electronic cigarette outlet.…
- Pattaya News
Middle Eastern tourists in serious Pattaya motorcycle crash
A motorcycle accident involving a group of Middle Eastern tourists took place on Sukhumvit Road near Makro Pattaya in the early hours of August 30. The crash, reported at 3.06am, resulted in two people suffering serious injuries and significant damage to two motorcycles. The Pattaya Sawang Boriboon Rescue Unit was quick to respond to the scene. They discovered a white…
- Crime News
Khon Kaen police raid karaoke bar, 23 test positive for drugs
In Khon Kaen, police conducted an early morning raid on a karaoke bar yesterday, August 30, discovering 23 patrons who tested positive for drug use. The venue’s owner is now facing charges as a result of the suspected narcotics event. The raid was prompted by reports that the bar allowed tourists to consume Happy Water, a cocktail containing drugs like…
- Crime News
Thai police arrest man for smuggling 21 Myanmar migrants
In Kanchanaburi, police detained a 32 year old man accused of smuggling 21 illegal migrants from Myanmar. Phuri Lertchaiprachim was apprehended yesterday, August 30, in Dan Makham Tia district with the migrants, following a tip-off about a smuggling operation. According to Police Major General Songklod Krirkkritaya, commander of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division, the arrest occurred after officers received information…
- Thailand News
Driver found dead in parked car at Pathum Thani petrol station
A security guard at a petrol station in Pathum Thani discovered a driver mysteriously deceased inside a stationary Toyota Fortuner, prompting an urgent call to police for investigation. The vehicle had been parked since the evening without moving. At 2.30am today, August 31, Police Lieutenant Rapeepong Boonphuaphan, an investigator from Pratunam Chulalongkorn Police Station, received a report of a death…
- Thailand News
Snake at doorstep turns into fortune-telling sign for lucky numbers
A man was intrigued by a green pit viper that repeatedly coiled at his doorstep for three consecutive nights. This unusual occurrence prompted neighbours to ask for his house number, hoping to use it for lottery predictions. The incident began on August 28, when a Facebook user posted a video of the snake coiled on a shelf at his front…
- Bangkok News
Crane collapse on Rama 2 Road injures three, causes power outage
A construction crane collapsed on Rama 2 Road, dropping a 3-tonne metal beam onto a passing pickup truck, severely damaging it and trapping two occupants. Emergency services responded promptly at 2.30am today, August 31, following a report received by Police Lieutenant Colonel Suwit Moolsongkiat of Mueang Samut Sakhon Police Station. The incident occurred during elevated road construction at kilometre 27,…
- Thailand News
Thailand recruits 10,000 Sri Lankan workers to tackle labour shortages
Labour Minister Pongkawin Jungrungruangkit has confirmed the government’s strategy to recruit foreign labour, including an initial group of 10,000 workers from Sri Lanka, approved by the Cabinet. This initiative aims to mitigate potential labour shortages and provide immediate assistance to businesses. The Labour Ministry plans to present an expanded proposal for Cabinet approval this week and is considering mobilising local…
- Bangkok News
Thai police arrest duo for selling wildlife on Facebook
Thai police arrested a 22 year old woman and a 39 year old man for illegally selling protected wildlife online. The operation also involved the seizure of firearms in a separate case in Bangkok. Police investigations revealed that protected wildlife, including one bearcat and one slow loris, were being advertised for sale on Facebook under the account name Chatree Kodkan.…
- Thailand News
Thai Teacher pleads for compassion as student faces deportation to Cambodia (video)
A Thai teacher has shared his heartbreak after a 13 year old student, who achieved a perfect 4.00 GPA, was detained by police for being an undocumented foreigner, despite growing up entirely in Thailand and being unable to speak his parents’ native language. Today, 28 August, teacher Sopon Jongboriboon posted a video on Facebook expressing his sadness and frustration after…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok woman arrested for illegal surrogacy with foreigners
Yesterday, August 27, at approximately 1.50pm, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) apprehended a woman involved in illegal surrogacy arrangements for foreigners. Police Lieutenant Colonel Yuthana Praedum ordered the operation, which was led by Police Lieutenant Colonel Chatupol Bongkotmas, deputy chief of the DSI. The arrest was carried out by the Centre for Investigation and Intelligence of the DSI, a…
- Crime News
Woman assaulted by ex-husband over meth and gambling refusal
A 28 year old woman reported being assaulted by her 28 year old former husband at a shop in Nong Mek subdistrict, Nong Han district, Udon Thani, on August 26. The attack occurred after she refused his request to borrow a vehicle to purchase methamphetamine and later denied him 11 baht for online gambling. View this post on Instagram …
- Crime News
Nong Khai police thwart meth smuggling with million pills seized
Military rangers in Nong Khai, alongside local police, captured a 29 year old man attempting to smuggle methamphetamine across the border. The suspect, who had hidden in a cemetery overnight, was found with nearly one million pills. The operation took place at 11.30am yesterday, August 27. Sompop Samitasiri, the governor of Nong Khai, joined forces with Colonel Rewat Thamjiradet, deputy…
- Crime News
Infamous Don Mueang gambling den raided, over 200 gamblers caught
The Department of Provincial Administration (DPA) has conducted a raid on the infamous gambling den in Don Mueang, capturing over 200 gamblers. The operation, Singh Prab Payas, targeted the legendary gambling venue located in Soi Songprapha 1, with Phumtham Wechayachai leading the operation. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) The gambling establishment…
- Crime News
Thai soldier loses foot in Cambodia border landmine blast
A Thai soldier suffered the loss of his right foot after stepping on an anti-personnel landmine near Hill 350, close to the Ta Kwai temple ruins and the Cambodian border in Surin province, yesterday afternoon, August 27. This incident marks the sixth Thai soldier to be injured by a landmine since the current border conflict began in July. The explosion…
- Thailand News
Phetchabun drug bust: Police intercept 1.2 million meth pills
Phetchabun police seized a massive drug haul totalling 1.2 million methamphetamine tablets, valued at nearly 10 million baht, in a major crackdown against narcotics trafficking. The announcement came during a joint press conference attended by Phetchabun Governor Saranyu Meethongkham, Police Region 6 Chief Police Lieutenant General Kittisak Durongkaviboon, Phetchabun Provincial Police Chief Police Major General Saranai Khongmueang, Lum Sak Police…
- Thailand News
Thailand grants Myanmar refugees legal right to work
Today, 27 August, Jirayut Huangsub, spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister, announced that the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has commended Thailand for granting long-term Myanmar refugees the legal right to work. The announcement follows a Cabinet decision yesterday, 26 August, approving measures to regulate employment for refugees living in temporary shelters for those fleeing conflict…
- Crime News
Caught red handed: man admits sexually abusing dog in Songkhla Public Park
In a shocking case in Songkhla, a 59 year old man has been admitted to sexually abusing a dog inside a public restroom at a popular city park. The incident reportedly took place at the Woodball Sports Park near Laem Son On, a well-known tourist area in the city. View this post on Instagram A post shared by…
- Pattaya News
Thailand to host Tomorrowland festival with 2 billion baht budget
The Thai Cabinet has approved a budget of 2 billion baht, equivalent to approximately US$59 million, to host the globally acclaimed electronic dance music festival Tomorrowland in Thailand for the next five years. Pattaya has been chosen as the prime location for this event, and the official announcement was made today, August 27. The festival is expected to generate at least…
- Tourism News
Thailand sees nearly 21 million tourists, 992 billion baht revenue
Tourism and Sports Minister Sarawong Thianthong revealed that nearly 21 million foreign tourists have visited Thailand in almost eight months, generating approximately 992 billion baht. Chinese tourists, numbering 3 million, surpassed Malaysians, making them the top visitors. As of August 24, Thailand had welcomed 21 million foreign tourists since January 1, 2025, bringing in 992,058 million baht (US$30 million) in…
- Crime News
Fake police scam targets Nonthaburi businesses with 2,000 baht tickets
Today, August 27, a prominent lawyer received reports of a group allegedly posing as members of the Police Administration and Inspection Committee (PAIC) of the Rattanathibet Police Station. They were accused of forcing local businesses in Nonthaburi province to purchase concert tickets for a well-known female artist at 2,000 baht each. The tickets purportedly supported police activities, causing scepticism and…
- Crime News
Thief steals gold necklace worth 300,000 baht in Udon Thani hotel
Yesterday, August 26, a robbery occurred at a prominent hotel in Udon Thani city, with a thief stealing a gold necklace valued at nearly 300,000 baht from a guest’s room. Police have launched an investigation to apprehend the suspect. Police Colonel Phattanawong Chanphon, along with the investigative team, visited the hotel in central Udon Thani following the incident. The victim,…
- Road deaths
Multi-vehicle collision near Pathum Thani university leaves one injured
A collision involving multiple vehicles occurred outside a prominent university in Pathum Thani province yesterday, August 27, at approximately 6am. The accident took place near Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, Rangsit Centre, in Prachathipat subdistrict, Thanyaburi district. The incident involved a car driven by Patipan, who failed to see a motorised tricycle, resulting in a severe crash. The tricycle, driven…
- Thailand News
Rayong police officer found dead, stress linked to financial woes
A 33 year old police officer was found dead at his residence behind the Nikhom Phatthana Police Station in Rayong province, allegedly due to stress over failing to secure 100,000 baht to settle a car accident claim. The scheduled payment was missed yesterday, August 26, at 3.45pm. Police Lieutenant Jiranawat Nijai, deputy inspector of Nikhom Phatthana Police Station, received the…
- Crime News
Supermarket raid uncovers unapproved Chinese products in Pathum Thani
The public health ministry, along with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Consumer Protection Police Division, conducted a raid on a supermarket near a university on Phahonyothin Road, Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang district, Pathum Thani, yesterday, August 26. The operation followed student complaints about products lacking FDA approval, raising safety concerns. The inspection revealed a single glass-encased stall…
