Bright Choomanee

With a degree in English from Srinakharinwirot University, Bright specializes in writing engaging content. Her interests vary greatly, including lifestyle, travel, and news. She enjoys watching series with her orange cat, Garfield, in her free time.
  • Crime NewsPhotographer surrenders after fatal Suphan Buri shooting

    Photographer surrenders after fatal Suphan Buri shooting

    A fatal shooting occurred at a schoolteacher’s residence in Suphan Buri, leaving a senior police officer dead. The suspect, a photographer from a well-known TV channel, has surrendered to the police. Investigations into the motive are ongoing. Yesterday, April 12, Police Lieutenant Colonel Panya Yupitak, Deputy Superintendent (Investigation) at Thung Khok Police Station in Suphan Buri province, was alerted to…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok man charged with murder after shooting pregnant wife

    Bangkok man charged with murder after shooting pregnant wife

    At noon yesterday, April 12, a tragic incident occurred in the Thung Khru district of Bangkok, when a 35 year old pregnant woman was shot dead in her home by her husband. The suspect confessed to the police that a heated argument led to the fatal shooting, with charges of intentional murder and firearm violations filed against him. The incident…

  • Crime NewsRetired officer found dead after shooting motorcycle taxi leader

    Retired officer found dead after shooting motorcycle taxi leader

    A retired police officer was discovered dead beneath a Bodhi tree at a temple in Saraburi after allegedly shooting a motorcycle taxi leader in front of a passenger. Yesterday, April 12, Police Lieutenant Nikathat Haken, a duty officer from Nong Khae Police Station, was alerted by locals to a death at Wat Rat Samakkhi in Khok Yae subdistrict, Nong Khae…

  • Bangkok NewsVietnamese woman arrested in Bangkok for Songkran thefts

    Vietnamese woman arrested in Bangkok for Songkran thefts

    A 42 year old Vietnamese woman was apprehended in Bangkok for allegedly cutting open bags of people praying during Songkran festivities. The arrest, made today, April 13, at 2.30am, followed surveillance footage capturing the act. The operation involved multiple high-ranking police officers, including Police Lieutenant General Siam Boonsom. Nguyen, charged with theft and disguising herself to avoid detection, was arrested in…

  • Songkran NewsSongkran 2025 triggers travel surge across Thailand

    Songkran 2025 triggers travel surge across Thailand

    Songkran 2025 kicked off yesterday, April 12, marked by extensive travel as thousands journeyed to their home provinces or holiday destinations across Thailand. The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) governor, Veeris Ammarapala, reported that Krungthep Apiwat Station was bustling with activity. The passenger count was anticipated to exceed 117,000 on the first day, with over 81,000 departures. To manage the…

  • Pattaya NewsChinese YouTuber mugged in Pattaya by fellow nationals

    Chinese YouTuber mugged in Pattaya by fellow nationals

    A Chinese YouTuber was discovered with severe injuries in Pattaya in the early hours of yesterday, April 12, after reportedly being tricked into a mugging by two fellow Chinese nationals. Police in Chon Buri’s resort town were notified by a resident at 5.10am about a man who had been assaulted and left on the roadside in Soi Thep Prasit 6/1,…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesSummer storm warning for 44 Thai provinces including Bangkok

    Summer storm warning for 44 Thai provinces including Bangkok

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather forecast indicating persistent severe conditions, with a summer storm affecting 44 provinces, including Bangkok. Thunderstorms are expected across the north, central, east, and Bangkok, covering 60% of these areas on April 13. The weather forecast for the next 24 hours predicts a summer storm in upper Thailand, characterised by thunderstorms, strong…

  • Crime NewsSAO secretary in Lop Buri attacked, fears for safety

    SAO secretary in Lop Buri attacked, fears for safety

    In Lop Buri province, a 55 year old subdistrict administrative organisation (SAO) secretary was assaulted by two people while returning to his vehicle. The attack left him injured, and he was subsequently treated at Somdet Phra Narai Maharat Hospital. Currently, Panapot is considering relocating his workplace due to fear of further attacks after previously receiving threats urging him to leave…

  • Road deathsMotorcycle taxi driver dies in Pathum Thani collision

    Motorcycle taxi driver dies in Pathum Thani collision

    A motorcycle taxi driver tragically died after being thrown 50 metres when losing control and colliding with a 57 year old pedestrian, who was severely injured. The accident occurred at 9.30pm yesterday, April 9, near the U-turn under the Kaew Bridge, Phahonyothin 121, in Pathum Thani province. Police Lieutenant Phairat Wannee from Pratunam Chulalongkorn Police Station received the report of…

  • Crime NewsPolice sergeant faces charges for fatal drink-driving crash

    Police sergeant faces charges for fatal drink-driving crash

    Police are set to charge a sergeant with three serious offences after he drove a car while allegedly drunk and collided with a motorcycle, resulting in the deaths of a woman and her three year old son, and leaving her husband critically injured. The tragic incident occurred on April 7 at 8.12pm in Ban Kae Ma, Tanyongmat subdistrict, Ra-ngae district,…

  • Bangkok NewsThai police arrest foreigners with illegal cannabis and ketamine

    Thai police arrest foreigners with illegal cannabis and ketamine

    Thai police successfully apprehended three foreign nationals accused of selling illegal processed cannabis and ketamine, seizing over 300 kilogrammes of evidence. Police Lieutenant General Siam Boonsom, Commander of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, and Police Major General Noppasil Poolasawat, Deputy Commander, yesterday, April 9, instructed Police Colonel Santi Kornkasem and the crime suppression officers to carry out the arrest. The suspects,…

  • Crime NewsThai woman arrested for smuggling 8 million meth pills

    Thai woman arrested for smuggling 8 million meth pills

    A 47 year old Thai woman has been arrested for her alleged involvement in a drug trafficking operation smuggling eight million methamphetamine pills across the Mekong River. Police have gathered substantial evidence, including financial transactions and chat messages, which they believe will solidify the case against her. Yesterday, April 9, Police Major General Songklot Krirkkritya, commander of the Anti-Trafficking in…

  • Crime NewsMan arrested in Chon Buri for alleged assault on niece

    Man arrested in Chon Buri for alleged assault on niece

    A 42 year old man was apprehended following allegations of sexually assaulting his three year old niece in Chon Buri’s Sattahip district on April 6. The child’s mother, a 21 year old named A (pseudonym), reported the incident to police. Yesterday, April 9 at 6pm, a concerned citizen informed local police that Yongyuth or Joe was hiding near a fishing…

  • Crime NewsHair-raising heist: Duo snips 12,000 baht from elderly man in Thailand

    Hair-raising heist: Duo snips 12,000 baht from elderly man in Thailand

    Two women posed as buyers to steal 12,000 baht from an 84 year old man in Phetchabun province. On April 8, the pair distracted the elderly man while one pretended to use the bathroom and stole money he had saved from haircuts and selling woven goods. The incident occurred at around 12am, when the homeowner, Lop Sonkaew, was assisting relatives…

  • Road deathsMotorcycle and car collision in Ayutthaya claims life

    Motorcycle and car collision in Ayutthaya claims life

    A collision between a motorcycle and a car resulted in one fatality. The incident occurred at 7.30pm, yesterday, April 9, on Asia Road heading towards Bangkok in Bang Pa-in district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province. The dead man was identified as 32 year old Laotian, Rattanaporn, whose bag contained several methamphetamine pills. At the scene, a black Honda Wave motorcycle…

  • Crime NewsPoacher arrested near Bhumibol Dam for illegal wildlife hunting

    Poacher arrested near Bhumibol Dam for illegal wildlife hunting

    A task force comprising park rangers and military personnel apprehended a poacher suspected of using forest fires to drive wildlife into water before hunting them. The arrest took place near Bhumibol Dam, in Mae Ping National Park, Tak province. On Tuesday, April 8, district chief Chaiwat Pradaphet and Prayut Waiwong, director of the 14th Conservation Area Office, conducted an investigation…

  • Crime NewsSecurity camera dispute leads to shooting in Phetchabun

    Security camera dispute leads to shooting in Phetchabun

    A dispute over security cameras led to a shooting incident in Phetchabun province, where a man shot his neighbour and a police officer, leaving both injured. Despite negotiations, the suspect remains at large. Yesterday, April 9, the communication centre of Chon Daen Police Station in Phetchabun received a report of a shooting incident in Ban Khlong Kon Huad, Mueang Chon…

  • Crime NewsEx-police officer arrested for indecent acts with child in Krabi

    Ex-police officer arrested for indecent acts with child in Krabi

    A 70 year old former police officer has been arrested for allegedly luring a seven year old girl to buy toys before committing indecent acts. The man was previously dismissed from service for similar offences. Yesterday, April 9, Police Major General Wichaya Sriprasertphap directed Police Colonel Phatarawut Onchuay and Police Lieutenant Colonel Kittibodin Kimsea to apprehend Thongdee (surname withheld) under a…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesBrace for a wild Thai-m: Storms set to reign over 45 provinces

    Brace for a wild Thai-m: Storms set to reign over 45 provinces

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued its first warning of summer storm forecast, predicting thunderstorms and strong winds affecting 45 provinces, including Bangkok. The weather conditions are expected to intensify from April 12 to April 14. Over the next 24 hours, upper Thailand will experience hot weather, with particularly high temperatures in the north and central regions. Thunderstorms and gusty winds…

  • Bangkok NewsDon Mueang Airport sees 10% rise in Songkran passenger numbers

    Don Mueang Airport sees 10% rise in Songkran passenger numbers

    Don Mueang International Airport is anticipating around 700,000 passengers during the Songkran holiday, marking a 10% increase compared to the previous year. Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) President Kerati Kijmanawat confirmed today, April 9, that Don Mueang Airport is prepared to accommodate the expected surge in travellers. Wichit Kaewsaitiam, the director of Don Mueang Airport, noted that April 11 is…

  • Chiang Mai NewsTeen found dead in Chiang Mai after swallowing ping pong bomb

    Teen found dead in Chiang Mai after swallowing ping pong bomb

    A tragic incident occurred today at a residence in Mae Chaem district, Chiang Mai province, when a 17 year old boy was found dead after swallowing a ping pong bomb. The victim, who suffered from depression and was known for spending long hours in his room, was discovered following a reported explosion at 3.19am today, April 9. Police Lieutenant Sumerng…

  • Thailand NewsElderly man arrested for alleged assault of granddaughter in Phatthalung

    Elderly man arrested for alleged assault of granddaughter in Phatthalung

    An 83 year old man has been arrested at his home in Pa Phayom district, Phatthalung province, following allegations of repeatedly assaulting his 15 year old granddaughter. The arrest of the old man, Somsuk, was executed by the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division (ATP), acting on a warrant issued by the Phatthalung Provincial Court dated April 3. The investigation began after the…

  • Bangkok NewsNight fire near Bangkok mall causes chaos and power cuts

    Night fire near Bangkok mall causes chaos and power cuts

    A significant fire incident late last night near a popular shopping mall in Bangkok, caused widespread panic among residents and led to traffic congestion. The fire, which broke out in a large transformer at the Saen Saep substation in Din Daeng district yesterday, April 8, was quickly addressed by local fire crews. Emergency services from the Huai Khwang fire station…

  • Crime NewsWidow loses 620,000 baht to call centre scam in Thailand

    Widow loses 620,000 baht to call centre scam in Thailand

    A widow with twin daughters sought help from the Pavena Foundation, claiming she was deceived into transferring over 620,000 baht by the Poipet Company. She had intended to save her late husband’s life insurance money for her daughters’ education. Yesterday, April 8, at the Pavena Foundation in Thanyaburi district, Pathum Thani province, a 44 year old woman, referred to as…

  • Thailand NewsUdon Thani worker found dead amid extreme heat

    Udon Thani worker found dead amid extreme heat

    In Udon Thani, amidst extreme heat, a 27 year old construction worker was found dead at a worker’s camp near a water factory. Lying beside electrical wires wrapped around him, police suspect dehydration and heatstroke, leading to heart failure. Police Lieutenant Kittikawin Umathitipong received reports of a dead worker at a construction camp in Mueang district, Udon Thani province. Upon…

  • Bangkok NewsLuxury village theft ring busted, assets worth 5 million baht seized

    Luxury village theft ring busted, assets worth 5 million baht seized

    Four foreign nationals from Colombia and Peru were apprehended for orchestrating a theft ring targeting luxury villages without security guards, stealing assets worth 5 million baht. Police suspect an organised operation with possible accomplices behind the scenes. The arrest took place at 7pm yesterday, April 8 at the Mueang Pathum Thani Police Station. Police Lieutenant General Surapol Prembutra, Police Major…

  • Road deathsDrunk police officer kills mother and child in Narathiwat crash

    Drunk police officer kills mother and child in Narathiwat crash

    A police officer driving under the influence collided with a motorcycle carrying a family of three, resulting in the deaths of a mother and her child, while the father was injured. The officer’s blood alcohol content was found to be 177 milligrammes per cent, significantly above the legal limit. Yesterday, April 8, Police Colonel Suphachai Yiwangkon, the superintendent of Rangae…

  • Thailand NewsPower bank explodes, sparking fire in Chachoengsao home

    Power bank explodes, sparking fire in Chachoengsao home

    A power bank exploded due to extreme heat, causing a fire in a bedroom that nearly spread throughout the entire house in south central Thailand. The incident occurred at 1.15pm yesterday, April 8 in Thata Kiab district, Chachoengsao province. Police Lieutenant Taweechai Chuchom, Deputy Inspector at Thata Kiab Police Station, received the fire report. Volunteers from Thata Kiab and firefighters…

  • Crime NewsMajor drug dealer captured after dramatic canal chase in Tha Sala

    Major drug dealer captured after dramatic canal chase in Tha Sala

    Police in Tha Sala district yesterday arrested a major drug dealer after an intense pursuit. The suspect, identified as a key figure in the local drug trade, attempted to evade capture by attacking officers and fleeing into a canal. Police Colonel Thawatchai Sangkhamitkon of Tha Sala Police Station yesterday, April 8, had received reports of drug trafficking in the area.…

  • Pattaya NewsKoh Larn resort worker arrested for trespassing and assault

    Koh Larn resort worker arrested for trespassing and assault

    Police arrested a 40 year old resort employee on Koh Larn following accusations of trespassing and sexual assault made by his former girlfriend. The arrest took place yesterday, April 8, when officers from Mueang Pattaya district executed two warrants against the man, known only as Samarn, at his residence in Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province. The warrants, issued by…