- Thailand News
Crowds seek blessings at Kham Chanod on Magha Puja Day
Visitors flocked to Kham Chanod yesterday, February 12, to seek blessings from the revered spirits, Por Pu Si Sutho and Mae Ya Sri Pathumma, coinciding with the Buddhist holiday, Magha Puja Day. The island, located in Ban Muang, Ban Dung district, Udon Thani province, was bustling with activity as worshippers gathered to make offerings and pray for luck and fortune…
- Crime News
Thai security operation rescues 261 from Myanmar call centre
A Thai security operation successfully received 261 foreign nationals who were previously lured by a call centre scam in Myanmar. The operation yesterday, February 12, at 4.10pm, involved the Ratchamanu Task Force, Border Patrol Police, and local administrative officials in Tak province. At 4pm, the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) handed over 221 men and 39 women from 20 different…
- Pattaya News
South Korean fraud suspect arrested in Pattaya for visa overstay
A coordinated effort yesterday led by Police Major General Chairit Anurit, Commander of Immigration Bureau Division 3, alongside Police Colonel Plearn Klinpayom, Deputy Commander of the same division, culminated in the apprehension of a 41 year old South Korean national. The South Korean, Jiyong Ki, was taken into custody in a room located in North Pattaya, yesterday, February 12, at…
- Road deaths
Honda Jazz overturns and catches fire in Nong Khai
A white Honda Jazz collided with a barrier, flipped, and caught fire this morning in Mueang district, Nong Khai province. The 48 year old driver, Preecha, returning from dinner with his mother, stated he could not recall the accident’s details. Police Lieutenant Sittisart Moolmanat of Mueang Nong Khai Police Station received reports of the incident on Sadej Road leading to…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok taxi driver arrested for targeting intoxicated passengers
Police in Bangkok arrested a 46 year old taxi driver accused of stealing from passengers who were intoxicated and abandoning them en route. The arrest followed the attachment of a GPS tracker to his vehicle. The driver, Sawat was apprehended yesterday, February 12, in Soi Chok Chai 4, Soi 69, Lat Phrao district, Bangkok, acting under a warrant from the Criminal Court…
- Crime News
Teenage girl seeks temple refuge after uncle’s alleged assault
A teenage girl, referred to as A, has accused her uncle of sexual assault and her aunt of physical abuse, prompting her to seek refuge in a temple. Yesterday, February 12, the 16 year old girl, accompanied by Chaiyanat Yamasamit, a 36 year old assistant village headman from Ao Noi subdistrict in Mueang district, Prachuap Khiri Khan province, reported the incidents…
- Crime News
10 year old girl assaulted outside Chon Buri school
A distressing incident unfolded in the Chon Buri province involving a 10 year old girl who was lured outside her school under the pretense of receiving sweets, only to be assaulted by three men. The victim is currently in critical condition and requires urgent surgery at Chon Buri Hospital. According to A, the girl’s 35 year old mother, the incident…
- Thailand News
Uncontrolled fire rages at Ratchaburi candle factory
A fire at a candle manufacturing factory in Ratchaburi remains out of control, echoing a similar major incident a decade ago. Yesterday, February 12, Police Lieutenant Colonel Praman Plathong from Mueang Ratchaburi Police Station received a report of a fire at the factory located in Mueang district. Fire engines were dispatched to assist, and upon arrival, flames were seen erupting…
- Bangkok News
Student injured by car running red light in Bangkok
A vehicle ran a red light and struck a student from Suankularb School while he was crossing a zebra crossing, causing injuries. The driver claimed unfamiliarity with the area and was distracted by her GPS. Police have pressed charges. Today, February 13, Police Lieutenant Colonel Seksan Chumchaem, Deputy Superintendent of Traffic at Phra Ratchawang, reported the incident occurred on February 10…
- Pattaya News
Pattaya Beach stabbing: Suspect caught, drugs found, police investigate
In the early hours of this morning Police Lieutenant Chaowalit Suwanmanee, Deputy Chief of Investigation at Pattaya City Police Station, responded to a report of a violent altercation at Pattaya Beach, near Soi 10. Police and rescue workers from Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Pattaya City rushed to the scene at 1.06am, today, February 13. Upon their arrival, they encountered numerous Thai and…
- Pattaya News
South Korean drug smuggler arrested in Pattaya condo raid
The arrest of 51 year old Lee Chun Sam, a South Korean national, was announced by Pattaya Police Major General Chairit Anurit yesterday, February 12, at 6pm. He was wanted under an Interpol red notice for involvement in transnational drug smuggling. His arrest occurred at a luxury condominium on the eighth floor of Soi Thepprasit 9 in Jomtien. The Chon…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Thailand braces for rising heat and southern thunderstorms
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) today forecasts increasing temperatures with hot weather during the day and thunderstorms expected in southern provinces of Thailand. Mariners have been advised to exercise caution due to the high seas. In the next 24 hours, a weakened high-pressure system is affecting northeastern Thailand, resulting in cool morning temperatures and hot conditions during the day. The…
- Thailand News
Teenager tragically killed by harvester in Kamphaeng Phet
A tragic incident occurred in Kamphaeng Phet when a 15 year old boy from Phetchaburi, working in a sugarcane field, was killed by a sugarcane harvester. Relatives claimed the boy was asleep in a furrow, unnoticed by others. Yesterday, February 11 at 2.30pm, Lan Krabue Police Station was informed that the sugarcane harvester had pulled the boy into its machinery…
- Thailand News
Norwegian parents’ cave tour with baby in Thailand sparks debate
A Norwegian couple, known for documenting their global adventures, recently revealed an unconventional solution to include their 10 month old son on an adventure trip in Thailand. The destination of the Norwegian couple, 32 year old Tora and 31 year old Marcus, was the Emerald Cave, a sea cave that leads to a hidden lagoon and beach, accessible only by swimming,…
- Crime News
Myanmar and Rohingya migrants found abandoned in Thai forest
More than 50 people, identified as Myanmar and Rohingya nationals, were discovered hiding in a forest near a village in Rim Si Muang subdistrict, Khao Kho district. They had been abandoned after being smuggled into the country and left without assistance. The discovery emerged after a Facebook post by Phaitoon Khotsombat, a district official, shared a video of the group…
- Bangkok News
Pregnant woman mourns husband shot by police in Bangkok theft
A nine-month pregnant woman was left in mourning after her husband was shot dead by police during a motorcycle theft incident in Bangkok. The man, part of a gang involved in stealing motorcycles, was confronted by investigators and shot after allegedly threatening officers with a firearm. The family claims the police response was excessive. The shooting occurred near the entrance…
- Crime News
Tragedy in Trat as rubber worker kills toddler
A 25 year old rubber-tapping labourer was apprehended by the police for the murder of a one year old boy in Bo Rai, Trat province. The incident, involving multiple stab wounds, occurred after he allegedly consumed methamphetamine and claimed he was threatened by the child’s father. Police Colonel Thanapon Temsara, deputy inspector at Bo Rai Police Station, reported the arrest…
- Crime News
Thai boy forced into inappropriate acts by foreign students
An incident involving a seven year old Thai boy being forced by four foreign students to perform inappropriate acts at a school has emerged. The boy’s mother reported the incident to the police, who have been accused of dismissing the boy’s claims as playful experimenting among children. According to reports, the boy, who is in the first grade, was allegedly…
- Thailand News
Thailand considers border ban and export halt to curb scams
The Government of Thailand is considering intensifying its efforts against call-scam gangs operating from Myanmar, potentially including a border ban on suspected accomplices and halting solar panel exports to Myanmar. This was stated by senior officials following recent discussions. Chatchai Bangchuad, Secretary General of the National Security Council, stated yesterday, February 11, that current anti-scam measures will continue. Should these…
- Phuket News
Phuket probes kindergarten injuries amid social media uproar
Officials in Phuket have launched an investigation into alleged student injuries at Patong Kindergarten following concerns highlighted on social media. A high-level meeting was convened on February 10, with officials committing to a comprehensive and impartial inquiry. Attendees of the meeting included Phuket Vice Governor Ronnarong Thipsiri, Patong Mayor Chalermsak Maneesri, Deputy Mayor Lalita Maneesri, Phuket MP Chalermpong Saengdee, senior…
- Phuket News
Phuket cybercrime bust: Six arrested in online gambling crackdown
A significant operation against international cybercrime in Phuket has led to the arrest of six people, including three Taiwanese nationals, connected to a complex online gambling and money laundering scheme. This was part of an initiative by the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB). The arrests were publicised yesterday, February 11, at the CCIB headquarters in Bangkok. The operation, named Hunting…
- Crime News
Chinese factories in Thailand raided for legal violations
Three Chinese-owned factories in Samut Sakhon’s Mueang district were raided and had their operations suspended for multiple legal violations. The Industry Ministry and the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division of the Royal Thai Police led the inspections after residents raised concerns about night-time black smoke emissions. The factories were engaged in metal smelting and processing non-hazardous waste like…
- Crime News
Teen attacked by classmates in Buriram school incident
In the Lahan Sai district of Buriram, a 13 year old student has reported to the police that a group of her schoolmates physically assaulted her for approximately one hour. The Grade 7 student, accompanied by her parents, approached the Lahan Sai Police Station yesterday, February 11, after being attacked by at least 10 classmates from both Grade 7 and Grade…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Thailand’s temperatures rise slightly despite chilly mornings
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts a slight warming trend despite cold morning temperatures. The Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea will experience waves of about 1 metre, prompting caution for seafarers yesterday, February 11. An update for the next 24 hours highlights that while temperatures in upper Thailand are set to rise by 1 to 3 degrees Celsius,…
- Business News
Gold prices hit record high amid Trump’s tariff threats
Gold prices reached a new record after US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, creating further uncertainty in global financial markets. The price of bullion surged beyond US$2,895 an ounce following a 2.2% increase last week, driven by heightened demand for safe-haven assets amid the president’s trade threats. Trump indicated on February 9…
- Crime News
Disabled man killed in Surin after argument turns deadly
A 52 year old man with a disability was tragically killed following an altercation in the Surin province. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon, February 10, when police were alerted to an assault resulting in death near the village hall in Mueang, Sangkhla district, Surin. Upon arrival, police found the body of An, a local with a prosthetic leg, lying on…
- Thailand News
High-stakes hiss: 4 metre king cobra captured after tense showdown
A highly aggressive king cobra measuring 4 metres in length was safely captured after it raised its hood over 1 metre high and threatened to strike. The incident occurred on Sunday, February 9, when 62 year old Sunthon Chumanuan, residing at 98/1, Village 1, Sathon subdistrict, Nathawi district, Songkhla province, alerted police to the presence of a large and fierce…
- Thailand News
Monkey shelters in Phetchaburi to be ready by March
The Government of Thailand is overseeing the construction of monkey shelters in Phetchaburi, which are expected to be completed by March. These facilities aim to accommodate troublesome monkeys from Phetchaburi city, addressing the issue of overpopulation. Yesterday, February 10, at the Huai Sai Wildlife Breeding Station in Cha-am district, Phetchaburi province, Yutthaphon Angkinan, a former advisor to the minister of natural…
- Bangkok News
Elderly driver crashes Honda HR-V into pole in Bangkok
A 72 year old man drove a Honda HR-V into a utility pole, splitting it in half, as the vehicle spun to the opposite side of the road. Witnesses reported seeing the car approach at high speed without braking. The incident occurred at 3.30pm yesterday, February 10, opposite Rama 6 Soi 11, Rong Mueang subdistrict, Pathum Wan district, Bangkok. Volunteers…
- Crime News
Police dial in on call centre scams at Thai-Cambodian border
Police recently conducted an inspection of Internet and mobile phone signals near the Thai-Cambodian border, specifically targeting call centre gangs in Poipet. Yesterday, February 10, at 4pm, Police Lieutenant General Yingyos Thepchamnong and Trairat Viriyasirikul, acting Secretary General of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), visited the area to inspect mobile phone base stations and international connection points, collaborating…
