- Thailand News
Villagers seek lottery luck from ancient neem tree on holy day
As the night deepens, residents seek lottery numbers on a Buddhist holy day, gathering around a neem tree over 100 years old situated near an abandoned house in the rice fields at the edge of Nong Sai village. Yesterday, February 26, local villagers in Mueang district, Surin province, offered flowers, incense, candles, and red drinks to the ancient tree, hoping…
- Road deaths
Four killed, five injured in Nakhon Sawan van-truck collision
A tragic accident occurred yesterday, February 26, when a van collided with a trailer truck on Highway 11 in Nakhon Sawan province, resulting in four fatalities and five injuries. The van was returning from Dhammakaya Temple and heading to Phichit province. Police Lieutenant Pisol Phasuk from Tha Tako Police Station received the report about the accident occurring in Don Ka…
- Thailand News
Ceremony at Wat Kham Chanod reveals lucky numbers in sacred water
At Wat Kham Chanod in Udon Thani’s Ban Dung district, a ceremony was conducted to seek blessings and prosperity, coinciding with a significant Buddhist holy day. Although fewer tourists visited the site compared to weekends, the ritual drew attention, particularly due to auspicious numbers believed to bring luck. The ceremony took place yesterday, February 26, aligning with the Buddhist holy…
- Bangkok News
Man threatens Bangkok police with machete over 1,000 baht fine (video)
A man, upset after his car was wheel-clamped for parking in a no-parking zone, threatened police with a machete, causing a commotion on a Bangkok street yesterday, February 26. The confrontation occurred in Soi Yothee, Bangkok, after police wheel-clamped a vehicle parked during restricted hours. The encounter was captured in a video posted on the Facebook page อยากดังเดี๋ยวจัดให้ รีเทริน์ part…
- Crime News
Man arrested in Phrae for selling e-cigarettes to students
Police from Rong Kwang station apprehended a 42 year old man for selling e-cigarettes to students, seizing a significant amount of evidence from his residence. Yesterday, February 26, Police Colonel Tharadorn Hemphat, head of Rong Kwang Police Station, instructed Deputy Superintendent of Operations, Police Lieutenant Colonel Christmas Hiangkoh, to lead a team comprising several officers, including Police Major Watcharapong Pannasan,…
- Crime News
Tragic tiger cub incident investigated in Chanthaburi
Police and veterinary teams investigated a tragic incident involving a tiger cub yesterday, February 26 at 2pm in Chanthaburi province. The cub escaped its enclosure during transit to a police station and was fatally struck by a vehicle. Initial examinations revealed its left hind leg was broken, and internal injuries were evident, but the exact cause of these injuries remains…
- Crime News
Interior Ministry probes illegal condo rentals by Chinese nationals
The Interior Ministry is currently investigating allegations that Chinese nationals have been illegally renting out their condominiums in breach of the Hotel Act, according to Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. The Department of Provincial Administration is scrutinising claims that Chinese citizens have purchased condo units along Sukhumvit Road and rented them to other foreigners. Anutin highlighted that renting out hotel rooms…
- Crime News
Udon Thani lecturer accused of selling explicit content online
A university lecturer in Udon Thani province has allegedly been running a secret online group selling explicit images and videos, prompting students to gather evidence and file complaints with university management. The lecturer, who has denied these allegations, has a history of misconduct, including a previous incident of motorcycle theft. According to reports yesterday, February 26, the lecturer, a doctor…
- Crime News
Thai police crackdown on illegal immigration leads to 9532 arrests
Thailand’s national police chief has directed a nationwide crackdown on illegal immigrants, resulting in nearly 10,000 arrests. Notably in Surin, police discovered a building used for forging Chinese passports to evade immigration checks. Speaking yesterday, February 26, Police Lieutenant General Achayon Kraithong, a spokesperson for the Royal Thai Police, stated that under the policy of Police General Kittirat Phanphat, the…
- Crime News
Police raid Buriram store for illegal gamecock medication
Police in Buriram, in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health, conducted a raid on a store selling gamecock medication, following reports of substandard drugs causing multiple chicken deaths. The unregistered medications were seized during the operation yesterday, February 26. Police Major General Narongsak Promtha, the Provincial Police Region Commander of Buriram, received a tip-off from the Ministry of Public…
- Thailand News
Two workers killed in landslide during pipe installation
Two workers tragically lost their lives while another narrowly escaped when a landslide buried them during a drainage pipe installation. The incident occurred around 6.30pm,yesterday, February 26, in Ban Huana, Khok Thai subdistrict, Pak Thong Chai district, Nakhon Ratchasima province. Police Colonel Boonprod Prasertsak, superintendent of Pak Thong Chai Police Station, received the report and promptly dispatched officers to the…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Extreme heat advisory: Thailand braces for soaring temperatures
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has predicted extreme heat conditions in several regions from today until March 5, with temperatures expected to soar above 40 degrees Celsius in some areas. Detailed forecasts reveal varying heat levels across the country. From today, February 27 to March 4, a weakening high-pressure system over the northeast and South China Sea will lead to reduced…
- Road deaths
Car repair shop owner survives truck accident in Udon Thani
A car repair shop owner narrowly avoided a fatal accident while test-driving a customer’s vehicle. The incident occurred yesterday, February 25, in Udon Thani province, when the truck overturned due to slippery conditions from rain. Emergency services quickly transported the injured person to the hospital. The accident took place around 4.51pm on the road between Wang Sam Mo district and…
- Thailand News
Nakhon Ratchasima student council president commits suicide
A tragic incident occurred involving a 12th-grade student council president in Nakhon Ratchasima province. Yesterday, February 25, Police Lieutenant Thongrat Khiewsanam, an investigating officer from Nang Rong Police Station in Buriram, was informed of a student’s death at a house in Nong Kong subdistrict, Nang Rong district. Upon arrival at the scene, police discovered the student in his school uniform.…
- Crime News
Shot in the dark: Funeral turns chaotic as man opens fire, 1 injured
An alarming firearm incident at a funeral in the province of Chanthaburi resulted in one injury. The perpetrator, identified as 32 year old man, was apprehended at the scene. The incident unfolded around 10.50pm on February 24 at Thung Phla Temple in Chamun subdistrict, Mueang district, where a funeral service was taking place. The initial police investigation revealed that Ekkarin,…
- Crime News
Smoke and mirrors: Cops bust fake bag shop selling e-cigarettes
Police in Chon Buri apprehended a man selling electronic cigarettes under the guise of a bag shop, seizing over 100 items. The operation was carried out by the Bang Lamung Police Station team opposite Nawong Market in Takhiantia subdistrict. The raid, led by Police Colonel Navin Sinthurat, Deputy Superintendent of Bang Lamung Police Station Suphawat Latpreecha, and Deputy Superintendent of…
- Thailand News
Highway to the danger zone: RTAF to test Gripen fighter jet in Songkla
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is set to conduct a test involving the takeoff and landing of a Gripen fighter jet on Highway 4287 in Songkhla province tomorrow, February 27. The exercise, comprising two flights, is designed to boost operational flexibility by ensuring that operations can continue from alternative locations if airports are compromised, an Air Force source revealed.…
- Tourism News
Thailand still top choice for Chinese tourists despite decline
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) addressed claims that Chinese tourist numbers have plunged by 94%, with many supposedly opting to travel to Japan instead. TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool confirmed that Thailand remains the top destination for Chinese tourists. She suggested that the recent decline might be linked to the government’s crackdown on call centre scams. Thapanee highlighted that despite…
- Thailand News
Stinging setback: Man knocked out after brutal hornet swarm attack
A 55 year old man suffered serious injuries yesterday after being attacked by a swarm of hornets, losing consciousness. The incident occurred near the Ang Thong-Sing Buri road’s entrance to Wat Ton Son Municipal School 1 in Talat Luang subdistrict, Mueang district, Ang Thong province. Emergency services were alerted at 6pm, yesterday, February 25, and upon arrival, they found the…
- Crime News
Vietnamese fishing boat collides with Thai patrol ship in illegal entry
A Vietnamese fishing vessel collided with a Thai patrol ship after illegally entering Thai waters, leading to the arrest of one boat and its crew of four. Yesterday, February 25, at 5pm, the Royal Thai Navy’s HTMS Thepa and a patrol ship towed the foreign fishing vessel to the multi-purpose port in Khlong Yai district, Trat province. This event followed…
- Crime News
400,000 meth pills seized along Mekong River in drug crackdown
The northeastern border drug suppression unit yesterday seized 400,000 methamphetamine pills along the Mekong River in Nakhon Phanom province. The operation underscores ongoing efforts by the military to combat drug trafficking in the region. The operation yesterday, February 25, was led by the Northeastern Border Narcotics Suppression Command (NBYorSor 24), with support from the Surasak Montri Task Force and local…
- Crime News
Police dismantle billion-baht foreign business network in Thailand
The Police Region 8 announced the results of its operation dismantling a foreign business network unlawfully taking jobs from Thais, with damages exceeding 1 billion baht. Yesterday, February 25, Police Major General Pornchai Khajornklin, Deputy Commander of Police Region 8, revealed the findings of an investigation and raid targeting foreign groups conducting illegal business activities in Thailand. The operation spanned…
- Crime News
Man critically injured over unpaid debt of tens of thousands baht
A 32 year old man was shot and critically injured after failing to repay a debt of tens of thousands of baht. The incident occurred at 6am today, February 26, in a house located in the Mueang district of Chon Buri province. Police Lieutenant Chinawat Thisala was notified of the shooting. Emergency services and rescue units attended the scene and…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Weather alert issued for heavy rain across 24 Thai provinces
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather warning for today advising residents across 24 provinces to stay alert for heavy rainfall, flash floods, and forest runoff. Coastal areas may experience sea waves exceeding 3 metres due to weather conditions. The TMD’s 24-hour forecast indicates that the easterly and southeasterly winds bringing moisture from the South China Sea and…
- Thailand News
Abandoned newborn found at Wat Saman Rattanaram temple gate
A newborn baby was discovered abandoned at the entrance gate of Wat Saman Rattanaram in Chachoengsao province, with mosquito bites covering its body. The temple’s abbot urged those responsible to reclaim the child and embrace their humanity. The incident took place at 5.45am today, February 25, when a social media post from Wat Saman Rattanaram highlighted the discovery of the…
- Crime News
Tragic family dispute in Udon Thani ends in fatal stabbing
A family dispute between two brothers ended in tragedy when a younger brother fatally stabbed his elder sibling in Udon Thani province. Police were alerted at 9.30pm, Sunday, February 23, to a stabbing incident in Mueang Dong Yen district, where 35 year old Phumwat Suea was injured and later died in hospital. His brother, 32 year old Sakchai Hin, stayed…
- Crime News
Buriram man arrested for selling cannabis in space-themed room
A 25 year old man from Buriram was apprehended for selling cannabis from his home, which featured a space-themed room for customers. He ordered supplies from Bangkok and reportedly earned an average of 60,000 to 80,000 baht per month. Yesterday, February 24, police from the Nang Rong district in Buriram, in collaboration with district administration and public health officials, executed…
- Thailand News
Phatthalung residents evacuate as flash floods hit due to heavy rain
Residents in Phatthalung province were forced to evacuate their homes late last night as relentless rainfall continued to cause flash floods, inundating roads and homes. At 9.30pm yesterday, February 24, officials reported that heavy rain persisted in the area, prompting highway officials to install warning signs along the Phatthalung-Trang route due to flash floods from the Banthat Range. The flooding…
- Phuket News
Eight Chinese nationals arrested for illegal work in Phuket
Thai police yesterday apprehended eight Chinese nationals illegally working as contractors at a construction site in Thalang district, Phuket. The operation, carried out by the Immigration Bureau in collaboration with local security forces, followed a tip-off from a concerned citizen. Upon arrival at the construction site in Thep Krasattri subdistrict, yesterday, February 24, police encountered over 10 foreign people. When…
- Thailand News
Smoke and mirrors: Thai duo busted for illegal e-cigarette sales
A police operation in the Huai Khwang district yesterday resulted in the arrest of a man and woman involved in selling electronic cigarettes illegally. Police Colonel Worawit Yanchinda led the operation, yesterday, February 24, resulting in significant seizures of the illicit goods. Police officers, including Police Colonel Phitak Suthikul, Police Colonel Korakot Pochayawanich, and Police Colonel Denla Rattanakit, orchestrated the…
