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 NewsGold heist at Bang Pa-in jewellery store, suspect at large

    Gold heist at Bang Pa-in jewellery store, suspect at large

    A male suspect allegedly executed a meticulously planned gold heist at a renowned jewellery store within a shopping centre in Bang Pa-in, adjacent to Asia Road, in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. The suspect stole gold necklaces weighing a total of 160 baht, valued at approximately 7.8 million baht (US$229,480). The incident occurred yesterday afternoon. Yesterday, March 24 at 1.30pm, at…

  • Road deathsRetired teacher dies in canal accident, wife saved by farmer

    Retired teacher dies in canal accident, wife saved by farmer

    A tragic accident occurred when a retired teacher, driving a Toyota Fortuner to pick up his wife from the airport, lost control of his vehicle, which subsequently plunged into a canal. The incident, which took place yesterday, March 24 at 4pm, resulted in the husband’s death, but a local duck farmer managed to save the wife’s life. The accident was…

  • Thailand NewsHeroic officer saves drowning girl with CPR in Chon Buri

    Heroic officer saves drowning girl with CPR in Chon Buri

    The regional police chief hailed a heroic patrol officer from Ban Bueng Police Station for successfully performing CPR on a 12 year old girl who nearly drowned. The officer’s prompt and skilled response saved the child’s life. Police Lieutenant General Yingyos Thepjamnong, Commander of Provincial Police Region 2, reported that on March 23, a team including Police Sub-Lieutenant Prawat Singhphadungsak…

  • Crime NewsPolice intercept 195,000 meth pills in Phichit drug bust

    Police intercept 195,000 meth pills in Phichit drug bust

    Police in Phichit province intercepted a drug trafficking operation involving nearly 200,000 methamphetamine pills after a suspicious vehicle turned into a petrol station just before a checkpoint. The three suspects confessed to transporting the drugs from the Thai-Lao border to Nakhon Sawan. At 9.30am yesterday, March 24, Police Major General Thadet Klumkliang, the Provincial Police Commander, along with Police Colonel…

  • Thailand NewsThailand battles severe air pollution across 61 provinces

    Thailand battles severe air pollution across 61 provinces

    Thailand is still grappling with severe air pollution, with PM2.5 levels exceeding safety standards in 61 provinces. Reports from the Pollution Control Department indicate that areas including Bangkok and the north are experiencing atmospheric conditions similar to a lid, trapping pollutants and causing concentrations to rise. The Air Pollution Solutions Communication Centre of the Pollution Control Department (PCD) reported at…

  • Pattaya NewsGang members arrested in Pattaya for assault on Laotian woman

    Gang members arrested in Pattaya for assault on Laotian woman

    Two men from a gang of seven have been apprehended in connection with a robbery and assault on a 26 year old Laotian woman, identified as Waewta, in Pattaya, Chon Buri province. The group, which included one woman and six men, used balaclavas to conceal their identities during the attack on February 2. They reportedly used a gun to intimidate,…

  • Crime NewsOfficer surrenders after assault and firearm theft in Chon Buri

    Officer surrenders after assault and firearm theft in Chon Buri

    A police officer has surrendered after assaulting his ex-girlfriend, attacking a police officer who intervened, and fleeing with the officer’s firearm. The 37 year old Kittisak, affiliated with the Immigration Police, kicked down the door of a house in Sattahip district, Chon Buri province, and assaulted his ex-girlfriend. Police Sub-Lieutenant Pasakorn Phachurabiabna, who attempted to assist the woman, was severely…

  • Crime NewsDelivery riders in Suphan Buri threatened by knife-wielding peer

    Delivery riders in Suphan Buri threatened by knife-wielding peer

    Over 30 delivery riders reported an alarming incident at the Mueang Suphan Buri Police Station, where a fellow rider threatened them with a knife. The attacks, reportedly without provocation, have left many riders fearful and unwilling to work. On the evening of March 18, A, a rider, recounted how he and his peers were threatened by a seemingly deranged fellow…

  • Thailand NewsAir pollution crisis: PM2.5 levels soar across Thailand’s provinces

    Air pollution crisis: PM2.5 levels soar across Thailand’s provinces

    The Air Pollution Solutions Communication Centre reported that PM2.5 levels exceeded the standard in 37 provinces across Thailand, with northern and northeastern regions experiencing the highest levels of air pollution. The situation is expected to worsen over the next seven days. The report today, March 20, highlighted that PM2.5 levels in several provinces, including Pathum Thani, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon,…

  • Thailand NewsMan tragically killed by train in Ayutthaya accident

    Man tragically killed by train in Ayutthaya accident

    A tragic accident occurred in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya when a 59 year old man was fatally struck by a train while crossing a railway track after work. The incident, which took place at Phachi Railway Station, left the man with multiple fractures and lacerations across his body. Today, March 20, Police Lieutenant Pallop Intharachet of Phachi District Police Station…

  • Crime NewsBrief encounter: Chon Buri thief caught with stolen underwear

    Brief encounter: Chon Buri thief caught with stolen underwear

    Officers at Koh Chan Provincial Police Station yesterday apprehended a man for stealing women’s underwear from a government official’s residence. The incident involved 36 year old Pornchai, also known as Kob, who was arrested under a Chon Buri provincial court warrant (No. 171/2568) dated March 18. He faces charges of nighttime burglary using a vehicle to facilitate the crime and…

  • Chiang Mai NewsDrug trafficker killed, 300,000 meth pills seized in Chiang Mai

    Drug trafficker killed, 300,000 meth pills seized in Chiang Mai

    Pha Mueang Task Force yesterday engaged with a group of drug traffickers in Mae Ai district, Chiang Mai province, resulting in one suspect’s death and the seizure of 300,000 methamphetamine pills. The officials remained unharmed. The incident, yesterday, March 19, at 8.30am, occurred when the patrol team spotted and attempted to search three to five suspicious people carrying modified backpacks…

  • Crime NewsChinese man assaults staff at Mahidol University, visa revocation urged

    Chinese man assaults staff at Mahidol University, visa revocation urged

    A Chinese man assaulted a university staff member at Mahidol University in Nakhon Pathom, prompting calls for his visa to be revoked. The incident occurred when the man, upset his girlfriend’s performance was not filmed, attacked a staff member with a chair and slammed the staff member’s head against a wall, resulting in the staff member being hospitalised in the…

  • Thailand NewsBridge collapse in Narathiwat claims one life, injures three

    Bridge collapse in Narathiwat claims one life, injures three

    A bridge collapse in Narathiwat province’s Chanae district tragically resulted in one fatality and three injuries as a vehicle and motorcycle were crossing. The collapse was attributed to damage to the underwater support structure caused by last year’s floods, which was still awaiting repair. At 5.45am today, March 19, Phichit Rungprasert, the district chief of Chanae, was informed by the…

  • Crime NewsDriver fuels up and bails, gaslighting Bangchak station

    Driver fuels up and bails, gaslighting Bangchak station

    A black Mitsubishi sedan was captured on CCTV at a Bangchak petrol station in Mueang Khon Kaen district, Khon Kaen province, refuelling with 1,000 baht of Gasohol 95, before the driver feigned a payment scan and fled without paying. The petrol station is now using social media to seek information about the vehicle. Manothai Thaopia, a 36 year old marketing…

  • Crime NewsHeated sepak takraw match kicks off late-night brawl

    Heated sepak takraw match kicks off late-night brawl

    A late-night altercation between neighbours in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province, involved a dispute over a sepak takraw game. Officers from Nong Prue Police Station reported the incident occurred at 11.06pm, yesterday, March 19. Officers, along with local rescue services, arrived at the scene to find two injured people resulting from a violent confrontation involving knives and…

  • Bangkok NewsIndian national found dead in Bangkok townhouse

    Indian national found dead in Bangkok townhouse

    A housekeeper discovered the unusual death of a 38 year old Indian national, who had rented a townhouse in Thon Buri district, Bangkok, for about two months. His relatives lost contact with him, prompting the house owner to request an inspection. At 2pm yesterday, March 19, Police Lieutenant Satha Duang-Iad, Deputy Inspector at Samre Police Station, responded to a report…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesBangkok chills as the north blows in, while the south stays soaked

    Bangkok chills as the north blows in, while the south stays soaked

    Bangkok is experiencing strong winds and a drop in temperature, which mirrors the cooler conditions in the north and northeast. Meanwhile, heavy rain persists in parts of the south. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts that a high-pressure system or cool air mass is affecting upper Thailand, leading to cooler temperatures and strong winds, with some thunderstorms expected in the…

  • Northern Thailand NewsSevere storm in Chiang Rai causes major damage and injuries

    Severe storm in Chiang Rai causes major damage and injuries

    A severe summer storm struck Chiang Rai, affecting five subdistricts with intense winds causing significant damage to temples, schools, and hospitals. Four people sustained injuries, with two in critical condition. The governor has ordered immediate assistance and damage assessments. The storm affected several areas in Chiang Rai province yesterday, March 18. According to the Chiang Rai Department of Disaster Prevention…

  • Crime NewsThai police seize 4.4 million meth pills worth 90 million baht

    Thai police seize 4.4 million meth pills worth 90 million baht

    Police from Provincial Police Region 1, in collaboration with military forces and the Office of the Narcotics Control Board, apprehended two men in possession of 4.4 million methamphetamine pills valued at 90 million baht. The raid took place in the Khlong Luang district of Pathum Thani province yesterday, March 18, at 2pm. Police Lieutenant General Surapol Prembutr, Commissioner of Provincial…

  • Thailand NewsUp in smoke: Nakhon Pathom paper factory fire burns 10m baht

    Up in smoke: Nakhon Pathom paper factory fire burns 10m baht

    A fire engulfed a paper manufacturing factory today in Nakhon Pathom’s Don Tum district, causing an estimated 10 million baht (US$297,315) in damage. The fire, which started at 3.30am, today, March 19, took more than three hours to control due to the factory’s complex structure and limited access. Police Lieutenant Pratheuang Lueangararm, an investigator at Don Tum Police Station, received…

  • Bangkok NewsBad karma: Ex-builder nabbed for 16m baht amulets, gold theft

    Bad karma: Ex-builder nabbed for 16m baht amulets, gold theft

    A former construction worker has been arrested for stealing 107 amulets and 35 baht worth of gold from a renowned amulet trader’s home, resulting in a loss of approximately 16 million baht. The arrest took place after a thorough investigation by the police in Lat Krabang. Today, March 19, at 9am, Police Lieutenant General Siam Boonsom, the Metropolitan Police Chief,…

  • Thailand NewsLop Buri’s got a monkey on its back: Officials’ primate crackdown

    Lop Buri’s got a monkey on its back: Officials’ primate crackdown

    Lop Buri officials are targeting the capture of 500 to 800 monkeys around Phra Prang Sam Yot, following last year’s rounding up of over 2,400 monkeys. The initiative aims to manage the monkey population, which has caused disturbances in the area. Yesterday, March 18, officials from the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP), along with Lop Buri municipal…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok man arrested for alleged harassment of teen in park

    Bangkok man arrested for alleged harassment of teen in park

    A 28 year old man from Ubon Ratchathani was arrested for allegedly harassing a 17 year old girl in a public park. The incident, which took place at 10pm on March 17, involved the suspect, Max also known as Nantawat, diverting the teenager off her intended route and attempting to assault her in a secluded area. The arrest was made…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok bust: 191 unit raids luxury home, nabs drug dealer

    Bangkok bust: 191 unit raids luxury home, nabs drug dealer

    The 191 police unit conducted a raid on a luxurious residence in the Wang Thonglang district of Bangkok, arresting a man involved in drug possession. The operation, which took place yesterday, March 18 at 10.30am, resulted in the seizure of substantial evidence, including 313 ketamine vape pods, 80 bags of ketamine, 53 ecstasy pills, and 38 disposable e-cigarettes. The operation…

  • Crime NewsSuspect arrested after fatal roadside stabbing near Lop Buri

    Suspect arrested after fatal roadside stabbing near Lop Buri

    A suspect has been arrested following the fatal stabbing of a man who escaped from a hospital and was later found dead near a roadside pavilion. The suspect claims self-defence, stating the victim attacked him while he was asleep. The police apprehended the suspect at his residence. Police from Phatthana Nikhom district in Lop Buri province discovered the body of…

  • Crime NewsTwo men detained for smuggling crystal meth worth 50 million baht

    Two men detained for smuggling crystal meth worth 50 million baht

    Two men have been detained for attempting to smuggle 54 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine on a flight. Police were astonished at their ability to evade airport scanners. The suspects confessed to being paid 20,000 baht each to transport the drugs, which were delivered to them by a contact from Laos. Yesterday, March 18, at the Provincial Police Headquarters in Udon…

  • Thailand NewsFire at Udon Thani Hospital quickly contained, no injuries reported (video)

    Fire at Udon Thani Hospital quickly contained, no injuries reported (video)

    A fire broke out at a seven-storey building at Udon Thani Hospital, leading to the evacuation of patients by nurses and rescue services. Swift action by fire services managed to control the blaze without any injuries or fatalities. The initial cause is suspected to be an electrical short circuit in a medicine dispensing robot’s control cabinet, with police investigating the…

  • Thailand NewsMan found dead in Chachoengsao cattle pen amid financial woes

    Man found dead in Chachoengsao cattle pen amid financial woes

    A 29 year old man was found dead in an abandoned cattle pen in Chachoengsao province, leaving behind his wife and three children. He was reported missing after expressing stress over financial issues and poor sales. The discovery was made on March 19 at 3am, when Police Lieutenant Colonel Attachapan Kochasi from Khlong Khuean Police Station was informed of the…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesThai it all together: Storms, PM2.5 smog and rough seas ahead

    Thai it all together: Storms, PM2.5 smog and rough seas ahead

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has warned of summer storms across much of Thailand today, with thunderstorms and rough seas expected in the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea. Meanwhile, northern Thailand continues to face persistent PM2.5 pollution. The TMD forecasts weather conditions over the next 24 hours, indicating that a high-pressure system or a relatively strong cold air mass…