- Crime News
Chiang Rai drug bust: 456 kilogrammes crystal meth seized
Military and police forces intercepted a drug smuggling operation in Chiang Rai, seizing approximately 456 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine. The operation followed a local tip-off about a Mitsubishi pickup truck involved in a collision and subsequent escape. Yesterday, January 15, soldiers from the Phaden Base, Task Force Chao Taak, and the Pha Mueang Force, in collaboration with Mae Fa Luang…
- Road deaths
Motorcycle-car crash on Khlong Khlung Bridge leaves one dead
A tragic accident occurred yesterday when a motorcycle collided with a car on the Khlong Khlung Bridge over the Ping River in Kamphaeng Phet province, resulting in one death and two severe injuries. The incident prompted a response from the police and rescue services. Police Lieutenant Chatchanon Sanitmak, attached to Khlong Khlung Police Station, yesterday, January 15, reported the accident…
- Crime News
Man found dead in Chanthaburi abandoned house after disappearance
A Thai mother’s worst fears were realised when her 42 year old missing son was found dead in an abandoned house in Chanthaburi province. Police and emergency services discovered the body following a GPS trace that led them to the location. Financial stress and personal issues were cited as potential reasons for the suspected suicide. Police Colonel Jirannon Thongsroi of the…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Thailand weather takes a chill pill as storms brew in the south
The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) forecasts a cold air mass to cover the region, causing temperatures to drop by 2°C. Heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected in the south, particularly affecting the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea. Yesterday, January 15, a new high-pressure system from China reached northern Vietnam and Laos and is expected to spread…
- Road deaths
Teacher’s car hits motorbike, kills Myanmar man
A 26 year old teacher, returning from a celebratory party, drove her white Ford Focus through a red light and collided with a motorbike, resulting in the death of a 36 year old Myanmar national. The accident, captured on CCTV, occurred at 9.45pm yesterday, January 14, at the Suwinthawong Market intersection in Bang Nam Priao district, Chachoengsao province. At the…
- Crime News
Panty creep: Residents fume as pervert steals women’s underwear
Residents have expressed frustration over a perverted man with a mental disorder and voyeuristic tendencies, who has been stealing underwear and spying on women in their homes. The incident culminated when he fell through a ceiling while watching a woman shower. Police apprehended him but his mother secured his release. Yesterday, January 14, CCTV footage from a house in the…
- Road deaths
Honda Jazz suspect evades police in high-speed Chon Buri chase
A white Honda Jazz evaded a police checkpoint in the Mueang district of Chon Buri yesterday, January 14, at 10pm, leading to a high-speed chase that spanned multiple districts. The vehicle registered as กต 1875 Khon Kaen was pursued by officers from Don Hua Lo and Phan Thong Police Stations. The chase continued along Sukprayoon Road, eventually reaching a U-turn…
- Crime News
Chachoengsao arrests suspects in motorcycle theft smuggling plot
Police in Chachoengsao apprehended two people suspected of motorcycle theft, with intentions to smuggle the vehicles across the border. The suspects, 24 year old Nantawat and 16 year old A, were stopped during a routine vehicle check on Highway 3259. Both had motorcycles without registration plates, raising the suspicion of the officers. Upon inspection, the motorcycles were found to be…
- Thailand News
Thousands of ancient amulets unearthed at Suphan Buri temple
A significant discovery has been made at a renowned temple in Suphan Buri, where over 10,000 amulets were found beneath a submerged sacred boundary stone during renovation work. The abbot plans to make these available for worship rentals from yesterday, January 14, at Wat Sangachai Thera in Suan Tang subdistrict, Mueang district, Suphan Buri province. Reporters learnt that the amulets…
- Road deaths
Six year old tragically killed by car in Nonthaburi accident
A tragic accident occurred in Nonthaburi province when a six year old girl was fatally struck by a car while running across the road without looking. Her grieving mother was seen embracing her daughter’s lifeless body at the scene, while the driver appeared to be in shock. Police officers from Chaiyaphruek Police Station, along with Por Tek Tung Foundation volunteers,…
- Crime News
Pathum Thani youths arrested after gun video surfaces online
Royal Thai Police (RTP) apprehended a group of youths involved in shooting a firearm along a road in Pathum Thani and posting the incident on social media. The suspects confessed to buying the gun through a messaging app. The incident came to light after a video was posted on the Sai Mai Must Survive Facebook page, showing young individuals discharging…
- Thailand News
Visitors flock to hermitage for luck ahead of lottery draw
As the lottery draw date nears, a surge of visitors has been observed at the Ruesi Nen That Phutthakhun Hermitage in Bang Sai district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. People are flocking to this popular site to seek blessings from sacred entities, a common practice believed to bring luck before the lottery results are announced. Within the hermitage, visitors pay their…
- Thailand News
Sax and spin cycle: Musician’s melody finger cut short by washer woe
A saxophonist in Nakhon Ratchasima suffered a severe injury when his finger was caught and partially severed by a washing machine. Doctors confirmed the need to amputate the upper part of his finger and advised caution when using washing machines. A Facebook user shared this incident as a warning, explaining that after hearing a loud noise from the washing machine,…
- South Thailand News
Father and son Border Patrol Police killed in Narathiwat attack
A tragic incident occurred in Narathiwat yesterday when two Border Patrol Police officers, a father and son, were killed in an attack involving an explosive device and subsequent gunfire. This violent event took place on the Sri Sakhon-Lubo Yuering Road near Ban Ai Kue Tae in Si Banphot subdistrict. Police Colonel Phakawat Wansanuk, head of Sri Sakhon Police Station, and…
- Thailand News
Young woman dies after jumping from moving vehicle in Ranong
A tragic incident occurred when a young woman jumped from a moving vehicle after an argument with her boyfriend, a police lance corporal. She suffered a fatal neck fracture. Before her death, she secretly shared her location to a friend who overheard the incident. The incident took place today, January 15 at 1.30am, on the road near Khlong Hat Som…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Cold weather and heavy rain hit Thailand as monsoon intensifies
The Thai Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) reported today that a strong high-pressure system continues to cover upper Thailand and the South China Sea, resulting in cold weather across the regions. Northern and northeastern areas are experiencing cold to very cold conditions, with temperatures dropping to 9°C, while Bangkok and surrounding provinces have temperatures ranging from 18°C to 20°C. Residents…
- Thailand News
Surat Thani aids residents hit by high seas and strong winds
The Marine Department in Surat Thani province is actively assisting residents in two districts affected by strong winds and high sea levels. Yesterday, January 13, the Second Naval Area Command, led by Captain Natthaphon Sinphunphon and Captain Sompop Srisuksai, visited Chon Kram subdistrict in Don Sak district and Phlai Wat subdistrict in Kanchanadit district. They distributed relief packages to those…
- Road deaths
Fatal collision scatters chicken parts on Thai road
A collision involving a six-wheeled truck and a trailer truck yesterday on the Pho Phra Ya-Tha Ruea road in Mueang district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province, resulted in one fatality. The impact led to fresh chicken parts scattering across the road. Police Lieutenant Banchoed Jongphitakphong of the Tha Ruea Police Station received the accident report yesterday, January 13, at 12.30pm,…
- Business News
Thailand sees record investment surge, driven by digital sector boom
Investments in Thailand are projected to increase this year, following a 35% rise in investment incentive applications, reaching 1.14 trillion baht (US$32.8 billion) last year. This marks the highest level since 2014, driven by substantial foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in data centres and cloud services, according to the Board of Investment (BoI). For the first time in 2024, the…
- Thailand News
Chinese tourists cancel Thailand trips amid safety concerns
Hotels and airlines are experiencing widespread cancellations from Chinese tour groups ahead of the Chinese New Year holiday, with independent tourist bookings also slowing due to safety concerns in Thailand. Eason Chan, a singer and actor from Hong Kong, cancelled a planned concert in Thailand last week, citing safety concerns for Chinese fans visiting the country. Additionally, Hong Kong’s Security…
- Thailand News
Firestarter: Thai man torches own home in Yasothon blaze
A man suffering from mental health issues set fire to his own home, causing significant damage to a two-storey wooden house in Ban Song Pueay, Mueang Song Pueay, Kham Khuean Kaeo district, Yasothon province. The incident occurred yesterday, January 13, with strong winds exacerbating the fire’s rapid spread. Emergency services deployed two firetrucks to the scene, working alongside locals who…
- Road deaths
Accident claims life of motorcyclist in Nakhon Si Thammarat (video)
A tragic accident occurred in Mueang district, Nakhon Si Thammarat province, yesterday, resulting in the death of 48 year old Chitlada. The incident involved an 18-wheel truck and a motorcycle driven by Chitlada, who was returning home from rubber tapping. Police Colonel Phadungphong Duksukkaew received the report yesterday, January 13, and instructed investigators to examine the scene with a local…
- Crime News
Former police officer accused of laundering 1.7 million baht
The Office of Anti-Money Laundering (AMLO) lodged a complaint against a former senior police officer, accusing him of money laundering. This follows an investigation by Thung Maha Mek Metropolitan Police Station into a group involved in illegal online gambling, which revealed financial connections implicating certain individuals. Police Major General Nopasilp Poolsawat, deputy commander of the Metropolitan Police Bureau and spokesperson,…
- Road deaths
Tuk tuk crashes into timber truck in Surat Thani, driver dies
A tragic accident occurred involving a tuk tuk and a parked timber truck yesterday in Mueang Surat Thani district. The collision resulted in the death of the tuk tuk driver and injuries to seven passengers, six of whom were seriously hurt. Police Lieutenant Thanongsilp Kayannoi from the Mueang Surat Thani Police Station received the report of the accident yesterday, January 13…
- Pattaya News
Fatal crash on Bang Lamung road as SUV hits car
A tragic accident occurred yesterday when a car collided head-on with an SUV, resulting in severe damage to both vehicles and the death of one driver. The incident took place at 10.06pm yesterday, January 13, on Takhiantia-Khaomaikaew Road, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province. Emergency services from Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Centre in Pattaya received reports of a serious collision…
- Phuket News
Tourist theft in Patong escalates to stabbing incident
A foreign tourist caused a disturbance in Patong early yesterday morning, January 13, following an alleged theft of headphones from a local shop and injuring a passerby who tried to assist. The incident took place around 1.30am at a shop on Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Road, known for selling bags, headphones, and various items. Police Lieutenant Colonel Chanan Mekchai from the…
- Road deaths
Motorcyclist dies in crash on Rojana Road in Ayutthaya
A 23 year old man tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident today, January 14, at 5am. The incident occurred on Rojana Road in the outbound direction, near kilometre marker 10 in Sam Ruean subdistrict, Bang Pa-in district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province. Police Lieutenant Colonel Thaworn Saengsai from Bang Pa-in Police Station was notified and arrived at the…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Cold snap in Thailand: Bangkok dips to 16 degrees Celsius
The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) forecast that Thailand, particularly the northern and northeastern regions, will experience cold to very cold weather, with Bangkok and its surrounding areas seeing temperatures drop to as low as 16 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, the south is facing rough sea conditions with waves exceeding 3 metres. As of today, January 14, the strong high-pressure system…
- Crime News
DoE warns against illegal job agencies after 10 million baht scam
The Department of Employment (DoE) has advised those seeking overseas employment to verify agencies with the DoE to prevent falling prey to illegal operators. This caution comes after 50 individuals from Nakhon Ratchasima reported to the Anti-Human Trafficking Division (ATPD) that they were swindled out of 10 million baht by agents promising jobs in South Korea. Yesterday, January 12, DoE…
- Thailand News
Frost warning: Phetchabun chills hit a cool -3 Celsius
In Nam Nao district, Phetchabun province, temperatures have dropped to a chilling -3 degrees Celsius, with frost covering the ground and car rooftops. In 2023, the temperature reached a record low of -5 degrees Celsius. The provincial governor urged close monitoring of the situation. A Facebook user reported that today, January 13, they awoke at 4am to find the temperature…
