- Crime News
Woman caught transporting 200,000 meth pills in Thailand
A woman involved in the transportation of 200,000 meth pills from northern to southern Thailand was intercepted by police before receiving her 50,000 baht payment. Upon realising the operation had failed, she fled into the forest, fearing for her life, but later turned herself in to the police. Yesterday, June 10, Police Major General Witaya Sriprasert ordered Police Colonel Phataravut…
- Road deaths
Pickup truck with migrant workers crashes in Songkhla, driver flees
A pickup truck carrying undocumented migrant workers drove against traffic and collided with a car, causing the truck to overturn. The incident resulted in several injuries among the workers, while the truck driver fled the scene. Yesterday, June 10, Police Colonel Surachit Phetchajom, superintendent of Sadao, received a report of a collision with multiple injuries on Kanchanawanich Road near the…
- Crime News
Teen found driving mum’s car in chains in Nakhon Ratchasima
A 15 year old boy with a history of erratic behaviour and a dependency on methamphetamine was found driving his mother’s car over 80 kilometres away, chained at the ankle. The incident occurred in the Mueang district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, where police were alerted by a concerned citizen yesterday, June 10. At the scene, Police Colonel Weenawat Sriyam, head…
- Road deaths
Driver injured as paper boxes fall from truck in Chachoengsao
A personal vehicle collided with compressed paper boxes that had fallen from a truck on a road in Klong Khuean district, Chachoengsao province, yesterday, June 10. The driver, a 45 year old woman named Thananit, was critically injured and lost consciousness. The incident occurred when a belt securing the boxes snapped, causing them to fall onto the road. Emergency services…
- Bangkok News
Mother and daughter die in Bangkok cement truck collision
A tragic accident occurred yesterday when a mother and her nine year old daughter died after their motorcycle was hit by a cement truck. The incident, reported at 5.30pm, yesterday, June 10, took place on Sai Mai Road near Soi Sai Mai 51 in Bangkok. Police Lieutenant Thanongsak Duangphu, an investigator from Sai Mai Police Station, coordinated with forensic doctors…
- Phuket News
Urgent search for missing 72 year old woman in Phuket canal
Rescue teams in Phuket were alerted to a missing person incident, prompting an urgent search effort for a 72 year old woman. Relatives believe the woman, Yenjit Pae-Ui, might have fallen into Khlong Bang Yai. Her shoes were discovered near the canal, but the strong currents led to the suspension of the search. Plans are being made to resume the…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Thai downpour leaves 57 provinces singing in the rain
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) sounded the alarm, forecasting a bleak outlook for 57 provinces, including Bangkok, as a looming depression threatens to drench the nation. Residents should ready themselves for potential flash floods and mountain runoffs, with a torrent of heavy rain set to arrive today, June 10. For the upcoming 24 hours, thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecasted…
- Bangkok News
Thieves caught after ordering food during Bangkok warehouse heist
Three people were apprehended after breaking into a warehouse in Bangkok and stealing items worth millions. Their arrest came after they ordered food from a convenience store, leaving behind evidence that led to their capture. At 3.30pm yesterday, June 9, senior police officials, including Police Major General Siam Boonsom and several deputies, coordinated the arrest with the Metropolitan Police Bureau…
- South Thailand News
Pattani police hunt suspects after twin bombings in night market (video)
Security officials are actively searching for two people suspected of orchestrating the bombings in downtown Pattani at the weekend. A device detonated in front of a night market at approximately 8.05pm, Saturday, June 7, followed by another explosion in a nearby alley between the Santisook and Palace hotels around five minutes later, according to Pattani Police Major General Santhas Chueaputtarn.…
- Phuket News
Police arrest eight teens in Wichit street racing crackdown
A late-night police operation in Wichit resulted in the arrest of eight teenagers and the seizure of five motorbikes, as officers intensify efforts to combat illegal street racing that has disrupted residents’ sleep. The initiative was undertaken following numerous complaints from locals residing along Sakdidet Road in the Baan Bo Rae area, who reported frequent and disruptive motorcycle races at…
- Pattaya News
Drunk woman crashes car into Pattaya construction site
In the early hours of this morning, a 28 year old woman was involved in a car accident after leaving Walking Street in Pattaya. Her vehicle, a white Toyota Altis, crashed into construction equipment, including PVC pipes and wooden scaffolding, causing significant damage. The incident occurred at 3.30am, today, June 10, within a construction zone at Runway Market, Pattaya Second…
- Thailand News
Prachin Buri school lunch suspected in food poisoning outbreak
Some 23 teachers and students from Prachin Kalyani School in Prachin Buri were hospitalised after experiencing nausea and vomiting following their lunch. The meal, which included chicken rice and noodles, is suspected of causing food poisoning. Samples have been sent for examination. At 3.30pm yesterday, June 9, Prachin Buri Deputy Governor Chanathip Khokmani was informed by Jesada Deelerth, the school…
- Crime News
Teen impersonates police spy to lure girl in Chon Buri
An 18 year old man allegedly impersonated a police spy to lure a 14 year old girl out of her home in Mueang Sattahip district, Chon Buri. The girl was handcuffed and dragged into a nearby banana grove. Her 36 year old mother, A, has filed charges against the unidentified man, vowing to pursue the case to its conclusion. On…
- Crime News
Man re-arrested for assaulting police in Pran Buri incident
A 30 year old man was re-arrested after assaulting a traffic police officer in Pran Buri district, central Thailand. The incident occurred following his release from custody, where he was initially detained for causing public disturbances under the influence of alcohol. Upon release, Panya became irate due to the absence of transport home and assaulted the officer, resulting in further…
- Pattaya News
Crane collapse halts Pattaya luxury condo project, safety inspections underway
A crane collapse at a luxury 67-storey condominium construction site in Pattaya has led to an immediate halt in work as workers fled in panic. The incident occurred yesterday, June 9, at 1pm in the Thappraya Soi 15 area of Nong Prue, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri. Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. Pattaya City Mayor Poramet Ngampichet confirmed that…
- Crime News
Nakhon Ratchasima home accused of 1,700 baht electricity theft
Officials from the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), along with local police, uncovered a modified electricity meter at a single-storey concrete house, yesterday, June 9, in Nakhon Ratchasima, The modification allowed the house, equipped with five air conditioners, to pay a significantly reduced electricity bill of only 1,700 baht (US$50) per month instead of the expected 4,000 to 5,000 baht (US$120…
- Road deaths
Tragic collision on Highway 1086 leaves woman dead, son injured
A collision between a motorcycle and a truck carrying a prefabricated house resulted in a tragic accident that left one woman dead and her son critically injured. The incident occurred yesterday, June 9, on Highway 1086 (Phitsanulok-Wat Bot Road) in front of a noodle shop in Mueang district, Phitsanulok province. Police Lieutenant Colonel Prasong Sanoem-im, deputy inspector of Mueang Phitsanulok…
- Bangkok News
Fire in Bangkok paper warehouse claims two lives, others injured
A fire erupted in a paper warehouse along Khlong Phasi Charoen, resulting in two fatalities and leaving others injured or missing. Emergency services battled the blaze at 3am today, June 10, with efforts led by Police Lieutenant Nikhon Hao-bun of Nong Khaem Police Station. The single-storey warehouse, located in Soi Liab Khlong Phasi Charoen 20/2 in Nong Khaem district, Bangkok,…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Rain pain! Storm warning as 45 provinces brace for a soaking
Brollies up and sandbags out, Thailand’s bracing for a summer soaking as storms threaten to drench nearly half the country, with flash floods and landslides in the mix. Thailand’s weather boffins sounded the alarm, warning that heavy rain and thunderstorms are on the way for 45 provinces, including the capital Bangkok. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) says the east and…
- Thailand News
Tragic death of man in Thai police custody raises questions
A 26 year old man, referred to with a pseudonym A, was found deceased in a holding cell at the Bang Kruai Police Station in Nonthaburi province. The man had been arrested on charges of domestic violence and possession of methamphetamine. The incident came to light yesterday, June 8, when Police Colonel Kittisak Pongthanarak, superintendent of Bang Kruai Police Station,…
- Crime News
Couple arrested in Udon Thani for meth trafficking to fund wedding
A couple, expecting their first child, has been apprehended for transporting a substantial quantity of methamphetamine in Udon Thani, lured by the promise of nearly 1 million baht. The pair aimed to fund their wedding and childbirth expenses. They confessed it was their first attempt at drug trafficking. Yesterday, June 8, Police Colonel Korn Chaiseua of the Border Patrol Police…
- Phuket News
Danish tourist found dead in Patong rental bathroom
A 66 year old Danish tourist was found deceased in a bathroom at a rental property on Nanai Road in Patong yesterday, June 8. The man had been suffering from diarrhoea and fatigue, according to those at the residence. Patong Police, led by Police Lieutenant Colonel Chomphonuch Anantayakun, are investigating the incident alongside forensic officers and emergency responders from the…
- Road deaths
Tragic accident claims lives of mother, daughter in Phetchaburi
A tragic accident occurred at a notorious intersection in Mueang district, Phetchaburi province, involving a pickup truck and a motorcycle. The collision resulted in the deaths of a mother and daughter at the scene. The driver of the truck awaited the police in a state of shock. The incident took place at 3.50pm yesterday, June 8. Police Lieutenant Thanakun Wiriyapong, a…
- Thailand News
Phayao man finds lucky softshell turtle in his home
In Phayao province, a 55 year old resident, Pongsak Thuknuek, experienced an unusual event when a softshell turtle, locally referred to as pla pha, wandered into his home. This incident occurred at his residence on Maetam Sai Nai Road, Mae Tam subdistrict, Mueang Phayao district. Pongsak’s house is notably distant from any water sources and is surrounded by several roads,…
- Business News
Thai EV sales rise 46% but face industry challenges
The recent increase in electric vehicle (EV) sales in Thailand, marked by a 46% rise in battery EVs (BEVs) from January to April, does not necessarily indicate a smooth trajectory for the industry. Despite this growth, challenges persist, including heightened competition among manufacturers and a downturn in the automotive sector. The Automotive Industry Club of the Federation of Thai Industries…
- Phuket News
Thailand intensifies crackdown on foreign nominee arrangements, impacting investors
Thailand is currently undergoing a period of significant legal and economic changes, impacting its previously attractive environment for foreign investors. The country, which has long relied heavily on tourism and foreign capital, is intensifying its crackdown on nominee arrangements and clarifying property lease laws, creating uncertainty for foreign investments. Phuket, known for its stunning landscapes and vibrant tourism, has historically…
- Thailand News
Tractor accident in Chumphon claims life, colleague survives
A tragic accident occurred when a worker driving a tractor veered off a 30-metre deep cliff, resulting in his death, while his female colleague managed to escape with injuries. The incident took place at 5pm on June 8, when Police Lieutenant Samart Tan-In, investigator at Tha Sae district police station in Chumphon province, received a report of a tractor accident…
- Crime News
Man shot dead outside Surat Thani home; police seek suspect
A 35 year old man was fatally shot outside his home in Surat Thani province yesterday, June 8. Police Lieutenant Anirut Phonrak, Deputy Inspector of Khiri Rat Nikhom Police Station, along with other officials, responded to the incident around 9pm in Mueang Khiri Rat Nikhom district. The victim, Nattapong, originally from Nakhon Si Thammarat province, was found deceased in front…
- Crime News
Delivery rider attacks mobile shop owner over package delay in Nonthaburi
A mobile phone repair shop owner in Mueang district, Nonthaburi, was assaulted by a delivery rider after a dispute over a delayed package on June 5. The rider, known only as Boom Bang Yai, attacked the owner, causing injuries. The incident was reported today, June 9. The shop owner, referred to as Big, recounted the events that took place around…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Thailand weather alert: 41 provinces to face heavy rain and storms
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather warning for June 9, forecasting thunderstorms and heavy rain across Thailand, impacting 41 provinces, including Bangkok. Residents should be cautious of potential flash floods and sudden deluges, especially in vulnerable areas. This weather pattern is attributed to a moderate monsoon trough passing over the upper northern region and Laos, connecting to…
