- Thailand News
North Thailand resident wins 18 million baht in Lottery Plus
A new millionaire from north Thailand has emerged after winning 18 million baht through Lottery Plus. The fortunate person bought three tickets, all of which turned out to be winners. They are now awaiting Not Phanthawat to personally deliver the prize money to their home. Yesterday, March 1, the Government Lottery Office announced the results for the draw dated March…
- Crime News
Angler’s shocking catch in Pathum Thani: a body, not a fish
A 36 year old man fishing in Pathum Thani’s Rangsit Phra Yurasak Canal was surprised to discover a body, mistaking it for a fish initially. Yesterday, March 1, at 10pm, Police Lieutenant Pornchet Prommool from Pratunam Chulalongkorn Police Station was informed about a body found floating in the canal near Pier 2, close to Kaew Bridge, on the way to…
- Phuket News
Phuket tightens immigration checks amid illegal work, drug concerns
Phuket, in collaboration with international consulates, is intensifying its immigration checks and efforts to combat illegal activities due to a rise in drug-related offences and the presence of foreigners working without proper documentation on the island. Last year, 194 foreigners had their visas revoked, and 998 faced deportation in Phuket for activities primarily linked to drugs and working without valid…
- Pattaya News
Korean driver dies in Nong Prue truck collision
A Korean national tragically lost his life in a car accident involving a truck in Nong Prue during the early hours of yesterday, March 1. Emergency responders were alerted to the incident at 3.06am on Motorway 7 Section 5, which connects Bangkok to Chon Buri. Upon arrival, they discovered a damaged small car on the road. The driver, identified as…
- Pattaya News
Danish tourist stabbed in Pattaya, refuses hospital treatment
A 22 year old Danish national sustained multiple stab wounds in Pattaya on the night of February 28. The incident, which occurred at 10.36pm on Chalerm Phrakiet Road in Nongprue, Bang Lamung, remains shrouded in mystery as the victim refused to provide details, press charges, or seek hospital treatment. Emergency responders discovered the injured man, identified only as Daniel, with…
- Pattaya News
Police raid in Pattaya nets eight arrests in drug den bust
Anti-narcotics officers conducted a significant raid on an alleged drug den in Soi Jomtien 3, Pattaya, at 2.06pm on February 28. The operation resulted in the arrest of eight people, including one dealer and seven users, following complaints from locals about ongoing drug activities despite continuous efforts to eliminate them. The raid was carefully planned through a sting operation involving…
- Bangkok News
Suvarnabhumi Airport tightens checks amid Congo fever outbreak
Heightened disease control measures have been implemented at Suvarnabhumi Airport to screen travellers arriving from high-risk countries after reports of a mysterious fever outbreak in Congo. Doctor Panumas Yanwetsakul, Director General of the Department of Disease Control (DDC), addressed reports from the World Health Organisation (WHO) regarding an outbreak of an unknown illness in Congo. As of February 19, the…
- Thailand News
Foreign worker healthcare costs soar to 92 billion baht in 2024
The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) recently stood by its figures regarding healthcare costs for foreign workers, stating that the data was sourced from the Ministry of Public Health. According to NESDC’s report, there has been a notable rise in healthcare demand from foreign patients, particularly in border areas, reaching a record 3.8 million healthcare visits in the fiscal…
- Thailand News
Villagers seek lottery luck from ancient neem tree on holy day
As the night deepens, residents seek lottery numbers on a Buddhist holy day, gathering around a neem tree over 100 years old situated near an abandoned house in the rice fields at the edge of Nong Sai village. Yesterday, February 26, local villagers in Mueang district, Surin province, offered flowers, incense, candles, and red drinks to the ancient tree, hoping…
- Road deaths
Four killed, five injured in Nakhon Sawan van-truck collision
A tragic accident occurred yesterday, February 26, when a van collided with a trailer truck on Highway 11 in Nakhon Sawan province, resulting in four fatalities and five injuries. The van was returning from Dhammakaya Temple and heading to Phichit province. Police Lieutenant Pisol Phasuk from Tha Tako Police Station received the report about the accident occurring in Don Ka…
- Thailand News
Ceremony at Wat Kham Chanod reveals lucky numbers in sacred water
At Wat Kham Chanod in Udon Thani’s Ban Dung district, a ceremony was conducted to seek blessings and prosperity, coinciding with a significant Buddhist holy day. Although fewer tourists visited the site compared to weekends, the ritual drew attention, particularly due to auspicious numbers believed to bring luck. The ceremony took place yesterday, February 26, aligning with the Buddhist holy…
- Bangkok News
Man threatens Bangkok police with machete over 1,000 baht fine (video)
A man, upset after his car was wheel-clamped for parking in a no-parking zone, threatened police with a machete, causing a commotion on a Bangkok street yesterday, February 26. The confrontation occurred in Soi Yothee, Bangkok, after police wheel-clamped a vehicle parked during restricted hours. The encounter was captured in a video posted on the Facebook page อยากดังเดี๋ยวจัดให้ รีเทริน์ part…
- Crime News
Man arrested in Phrae for selling e-cigarettes to students
Police from Rong Kwang station apprehended a 42 year old man for selling e-cigarettes to students, seizing a significant amount of evidence from his residence. Yesterday, February 26, Police Colonel Tharadorn Hemphat, head of Rong Kwang Police Station, instructed Deputy Superintendent of Operations, Police Lieutenant Colonel Christmas Hiangkoh, to lead a team comprising several officers, including Police Major Watcharapong Pannasan,…
- Crime News
Tragic tiger cub incident investigated in Chanthaburi
Police and veterinary teams investigated a tragic incident involving a tiger cub yesterday, February 26 at 2pm in Chanthaburi province. The cub escaped its enclosure during transit to a police station and was fatally struck by a vehicle. Initial examinations revealed its left hind leg was broken, and internal injuries were evident, but the exact cause of these injuries remains…
- Crime News
Interior Ministry probes illegal condo rentals by Chinese nationals
The Interior Ministry is currently investigating allegations that Chinese nationals have been illegally renting out their condominiums in breach of the Hotel Act, according to Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. The Department of Provincial Administration is scrutinising claims that Chinese citizens have purchased condo units along Sukhumvit Road and rented them to other foreigners. Anutin highlighted that renting out hotel rooms…
- Crime News
Udon Thani lecturer accused of selling explicit content online
A university lecturer in Udon Thani province has allegedly been running a secret online group selling explicit images and videos, prompting students to gather evidence and file complaints with university management. The lecturer, who has denied these allegations, has a history of misconduct, including a previous incident of motorcycle theft. According to reports yesterday, February 26, the lecturer, a doctor…
- Crime News
Thai police crackdown on illegal immigration leads to 9532 arrests
Thailand’s national police chief has directed a nationwide crackdown on illegal immigrants, resulting in nearly 10,000 arrests. Notably in Surin, police discovered a building used for forging Chinese passports to evade immigration checks. Speaking yesterday, February 26, Police Lieutenant General Achayon Kraithong, a spokesperson for the Royal Thai Police, stated that under the policy of Police General Kittirat Phanphat, the…
- Crime News
Police raid Buriram store for illegal gamecock medication
Police in Buriram, in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health, conducted a raid on a store selling gamecock medication, following reports of substandard drugs causing multiple chicken deaths. The unregistered medications were seized during the operation yesterday, February 26. Police Major General Narongsak Promtha, the Provincial Police Region Commander of Buriram, received a tip-off from the Ministry of Public…
- Thailand News
Two workers killed in landslide during pipe installation
Two workers tragically lost their lives while another narrowly escaped when a landslide buried them during a drainage pipe installation. The incident occurred around 6.30pm,yesterday, February 26, in Ban Huana, Khok Thai subdistrict, Pak Thong Chai district, Nakhon Ratchasima province. Police Colonel Boonprod Prasertsak, superintendent of Pak Thong Chai Police Station, received the report and promptly dispatched officers to the…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Extreme heat advisory: Thailand braces for soaring temperatures
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has predicted extreme heat conditions in several regions from today until March 5, with temperatures expected to soar above 40 degrees Celsius in some areas. Detailed forecasts reveal varying heat levels across the country. From today, February 27 to March 4, a weakening high-pressure system over the northeast and South China Sea will lead to reduced…
- Road deaths
Car repair shop owner survives truck accident in Udon Thani
A car repair shop owner narrowly avoided a fatal accident while test-driving a customer’s vehicle. The incident occurred yesterday, February 25, in Udon Thani province, when the truck overturned due to slippery conditions from rain. Emergency services quickly transported the injured person to the hospital. The accident took place around 4.51pm on the road between Wang Sam Mo district and…
- Thailand News
Nakhon Ratchasima student council president commits suicide
A tragic incident occurred involving a 12th-grade student council president in Nakhon Ratchasima province. Yesterday, February 25, Police Lieutenant Thongrat Khiewsanam, an investigating officer from Nang Rong Police Station in Buriram, was informed of a student’s death at a house in Nong Kong subdistrict, Nang Rong district. Upon arrival at the scene, police discovered the student in his school uniform.…
- Crime News
Shot in the dark: Funeral turns chaotic as man opens fire, 1 injured
An alarming firearm incident at a funeral in the province of Chanthaburi resulted in one injury. The perpetrator, identified as 32 year old man, was apprehended at the scene. The incident unfolded around 10.50pm on February 24 at Thung Phla Temple in Chamun subdistrict, Mueang district, where a funeral service was taking place. The initial police investigation revealed that Ekkarin,…
- Crime News
Smoke and mirrors: Cops bust fake bag shop selling e-cigarettes
Police in Chon Buri apprehended a man selling electronic cigarettes under the guise of a bag shop, seizing over 100 items. The operation was carried out by the Bang Lamung Police Station team opposite Nawong Market in Takhiantia subdistrict. The raid, led by Police Colonel Navin Sinthurat, Deputy Superintendent of Bang Lamung Police Station Suphawat Latpreecha, and Deputy Superintendent of…
- Thailand News
Highway to the danger zone: RTAF to test Gripen fighter jet in Songkla
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is set to conduct a test involving the takeoff and landing of a Gripen fighter jet on Highway 4287 in Songkhla province tomorrow, February 27. The exercise, comprising two flights, is designed to boost operational flexibility by ensuring that operations can continue from alternative locations if airports are compromised, an Air Force source revealed.…
- Tourism News
Thailand still top choice for Chinese tourists despite decline
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) addressed claims that Chinese tourist numbers have plunged by 94%, with many supposedly opting to travel to Japan instead. TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool confirmed that Thailand remains the top destination for Chinese tourists. She suggested that the recent decline might be linked to the government’s crackdown on call centre scams. Thapanee highlighted that despite…
- Thailand News
Stinging setback: Man knocked out after brutal hornet swarm attack
A 55 year old man suffered serious injuries yesterday after being attacked by a swarm of hornets, losing consciousness. The incident occurred near the Ang Thong-Sing Buri road’s entrance to Wat Ton Son Municipal School 1 in Talat Luang subdistrict, Mueang district, Ang Thong province. Emergency services were alerted at 6pm, yesterday, February 25, and upon arrival, they found the…
- Crime News
Vietnamese fishing boat collides with Thai patrol ship in illegal entry
A Vietnamese fishing vessel collided with a Thai patrol ship after illegally entering Thai waters, leading to the arrest of one boat and its crew of four. Yesterday, February 25, at 5pm, the Royal Thai Navy’s HTMS Thepa and a patrol ship towed the foreign fishing vessel to the multi-purpose port in Khlong Yai district, Trat province. This event followed…
- Crime News
400,000 meth pills seized along Mekong River in drug crackdown
The northeastern border drug suppression unit yesterday seized 400,000 methamphetamine pills along the Mekong River in Nakhon Phanom province. The operation underscores ongoing efforts by the military to combat drug trafficking in the region. The operation yesterday, February 25, was led by the Northeastern Border Narcotics Suppression Command (NBYorSor 24), with support from the Surasak Montri Task Force and local…
- Crime News
Police dismantle billion-baht foreign business network in Thailand
The Police Region 8 announced the results of its operation dismantling a foreign business network unlawfully taking jobs from Thais, with damages exceeding 1 billion baht. Yesterday, February 25, Police Major General Pornchai Khajornklin, Deputy Commander of Police Region 8, revealed the findings of an investigation and raid targeting foreign groups conducting illegal business activities in Thailand. The operation spanned…
