- Crime News
Man arrested in Trang for alleged rape of 17 year old niece-in-law
A 37 year old man, named Thavorn (surname withheld), was arrested for allegedly raping his 17 year old niece-in-law for nearly a year. The suspect was apprehended today, January 12, following a warrant issued by the Thung Song Provincial Court on January 6. The charges include rape and abducting a minor aged over 15 but under 18 for indecent acts.…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Thailand braces for temperature drop and heavy rain
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued its ninth announcement, warning of a temperature drop between January 12 and 13 in northern and northeastern Thailand, with the mercury expected to fall by 3 degrees Celsius. Bangkok is also anticipated to experience a 2 degree Celsius decrease, accompanied by heavy rain in some areas and high sea waves. The announcement, made…
- Thailand News
Tragic fire claims life of Thai councillor and family
A tragic fire erupted yesterday, January 11, in a three-storey commercial building in Suphan Buri Municipality, resulting in the death of Phusit Rungronchaiporn, a 52 year old candidate for District 1 Provincial Councillor, along with his family members. Phusit’s wife, Kanokwan, their 26 year old son Teerawat, and their 24 year old daughter Warasiri also perished in the incident. The…
- Pattaya News
Motorcyclist dies in pickup collision on Soi Nong Ket Yai
A collision occurred between a motorcycle and a pickup truck in Soi Nong Ket Yai, Bang Lamung district, at 5.06am yesterday, January 11, prompting a response from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Centre in Pattaya. Upon arrival, the rescue team discovered an orange pickup truck with severe damage at the front. The driver, 34 year old Chaiyarat Panpitanusorn, was present…
- Thailand News
No human metapneumovirus cluster reported in Thailand, say officials
Thai health officials have confirmed that there is no cluster of human metapneumovirus (hMPV) in the country and have advised the public to remain calm. The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has been monitoring information from the World Health Organisation and China regarding hMPV cases. Doctor Panumas Yanawetsakul, director-general of the DDC, stated that there is no confirmation of a…
- Thailand News
Uyghur detainees in Thailand fear imminent deportation to China
A group of Uyghur men, detained in Thailand for more than 10 years, claim that the Thai government is planning to deport them to China, where they risk abuse and torture, according to activists. Senator Angkhana Neelapaijit, former head of the National Human Rights Commission, has urged Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to clarify any plans regarding their deportation. The Associated…
- Crime News
Thai border police seize meth and Happy Water worth millions
The Border Patrol Police Company 237 in Tha Uthen district, Nakhon Phanom province, yesterday seized 240,000 methamphetamine tablets and Happy Water. The drugs were smuggled across the Mekong River and intended for distribution within the region. On Tuesday, January 7, anti-narcotics officers from Border Patrol Police Company 237 received a tip-off from a local informant about a large quantity of…
- Crime News
Khon Kaen delivery rider fined 2,000 baht for littering
A 40 year old female delivery rider in Khon Kaen, known for discarding waste throughout the city, has been detained by police and fined. Her partner claims she suffers from mental health issues. Yesterday, January 8, footage from a local restaurant’s security camera showed the woman, wearing a distinctive cat-ear helmet, dumping rubbish and liquid substances in front of an…
- Thailand News
Parents mourn sudden loss of daughter to viral heart infection
The parents of a three year old girl have shared their heartache following her sudden death due to a viral infection that caused acute myocarditis. Doctor Anu Thongdaeng from Chumphon’s public health office explained that the virus is commonly found in the environment. The young girl, Diana, who showed no prior warning signs, experienced mild fever and then severe convulsions.…
- Thailand News
Miracle healer in Mueang Phayao offers relief for ailments
Excitement is spreading throughout Mueang Phayao as news emerges of a healer, known locally as the miracle doctor, providing relief for various ailments. Yesterday, January 8, numerous patients reported recovery from conditions such as partial paralysis after receiving treatment from Ton Khampa, also referred to as Ajarn Ton, at Ban San Pu Ya in Phan district, Chiang Rai province. Employing…
- Crime News
Attorney general drops charges against actors in iCon Group case
The Office of the Attorney General has decided not to prosecute actors Pechaya “Min” Wattanamontri and Yuranunt “Sam” Pamornmontri in connection with allegations related to The iCon Group. The case involves 17 others who have been charged, with clear evidence against Kan Kanthathavorn, known as Boss Kan, indicating his involvement from the company’s inception. The Office of Special Litigation has charged…
- Business News
Taxing times: Thailand cashes in on digital currency revolution
Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira has committed to comprehensive tax reform aimed at enhancing Thailand’s competitiveness and promoting the use of digital currency by the end of the year. During a seminar organised by the Marketing Association of Thailand, Pichai explained that the ministry’s strategy involves fostering business partnerships through incentives and attractive measures. He emphasised the necessity of revising the…
- Tourism News
Thai tourism faces 20% drop in Chinese visitors amid safety fears
The Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) anticipates a potential 10 to 20% decline in Chinese tourists during the upcoming Lunar New Year, attributed to reduced safety confidence. This follows an incident involving a Chinese actor who fell victim to a human trafficking gang using Thailand as a gateway. ATTA President Sisdivachr Cheewarattanaporn indicated that the impact could be minimal…
- Road deaths
Tragic collision kills Myanmar migrant in Thai smuggling attempt
Thai police on Tuesday responded to a tragic accident involving two pickup trucks on the Sangkhla Buri-Three Pagodas Pass road in Kanchanaburi. At the scene, a silver pickup truck with side railings was discovered with damage along its right side, while the driver had reportedly escaped under the cover of night. Approximately 10 metres away, a black pickup truck had…
- Thailand News
Tragic death in Saraburi: Man killed by his own dog
A tragic incident yesterday in Saraburi‘s Kaeng Khoi resulted in the death of an 84 year old man following an attack by his dog. The incident occurred yesterday, January 8, at the man’s residence, a wooden house where rescue volunteers discovered bloodstains and scattered belongings beneath the structure. The victim, identified as Khanthi, was found near the bathroom under the…
- Thailand News
Thailand airports boost biometrics for faster service times
The Airports of Thailand (AoT) is enhancing its biometric identification systems to expedite service times at airports. Yesterday, January 8, AoT Director Kerati Kijmanawat confirmed that this system has been implemented at six major international airports managed by AoT, including Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai, and Hat Yai. However, the system currently does not…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok fire destroys 22 rooms, affects 33 in Klong Toey
A fire in Bangkok’s Klong Toey community ripped through and destroyed 22 rooms, affecting 33 residents in the community. Emergency services worked hard to control the blaze and set up a temporary shelter. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire. The incident occurred at 2.45am today, January 9, when Police Lieutenant Santi Chansathien, an investigator at the…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Cold spell and strong winds hit Gulf of Thailand
The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a second warning about a cold spell and strong winds affecting the Gulf of Thailand from January 10 to 13. According to the weather forecast released at 5pm yesterday, January 8, a high-pressure system from China is expected to spread over Thailand and the South China Sea, causing a temperature drop and strong…
- Road deaths
Truck overturns in Nonthaburi, killing two and injuring two
A tragic accident occurred yesterday in Nonthaburi province, where a truck overturned after crossing the central reservation, resulting in two fatalities and two injuries. The accident took place on Ratchaphruek Road, opposite the 18 Chord Market in Bang Phlap subdistrict, Pak Kret district. Officers from Chaiyaphruek Police Station and emergency services, alongside forensic doctors, attended the scene. At the site,…
- Thailand News
Bird flu dodged: Thailand flies clear of H5N1 outbreak
Thailand has yet to experience an outbreak of the H5N1 avian influenza, despite reports of a fatality in the United States. Health officials highlight the severity of the virus in migrating birds and recommend preventive measures. According to Doctor Opas Karnkawinpong, the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Public Health, the United States has documented 66 cases of human infection…
- Crime News
Mother seeks justice after landlord evicts children in Pathum Thani
A mother sort police help after a landlord forcibly entered her rented room and evicted her 14 year old daughter and three year old son. The incident occurred yesterday, January 7 at 8.30pm, when the Saimai Must Survive Facebook page assisted the mother in filing a complaint with Police Captain Sura Lertthaisong at Khu Khot Police Station, Pathum Thani province.…
- Road deaths
Elderly driver in tragic collision with motorcyclist in Sattahip
A tragic accident occurred yesterday when a 71 year old woman driving a white Mitsubishi Triton collided with a motorcycle, resulting in the motorcyclist’s death. The incident happened yesterday, January 7, at 12.30pm, at the Na Jomtien subdistrict in Sattahip, Chon Buri. Police Lieutenant Thanakorn Suetrong from the Na Jomtien Police Station received the report of the collision at the…
- Thailand News
95 billion baht project to upgrade Chao Phraya irrigation system
The National Water Resources Committee has sanctioned a 95 billion baht initiative to enhance the Chao Phraya River irrigation system on the lower eastern side, encompassing Ayutthaya and Pathum Thani provinces, to mitigate flooding. Deputy Prime Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong chaired the meeting on January 6, where the committee endorsed the Department of Royal Irrigation’s extensive project aimed at improving water…
- Thailand News
Foreign Ministry warns against PP visit to detained Thai crew in Myanmar
Concerns have been raised by the Foreign Ministry regarding a potential visit by representatives of the opposition People’s Party (PP) to Myanmar to meet four Thai trawler crew members currently detained there. Vice Minister Russ Jalichandra expressed yesterday, January 7, that while the ministry cannot stop Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, a PP party-list MP and chairman of the House’s Military Affairs Committee,…
- Thailand News
Thai university faces legal threats over unauthorised police training
The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) will initiate legal proceedings against Siam University if it fails to address the issue of a Chinese executive allegedly conducting an unauthorised volunteer police training programme for Chinese nationals. Minister Supamas Isarabhakdi stated yesterday, January 7, that Siam University confirmed its lack of involvement or awareness regarding the programme and…
- Pattaya News
Thai man arrested with 1,800 meth pills and crystal meth
A 56 year old Thai man was apprehended by Bang Lamung police with a significant quantity of drugs, including 1,800 methamphetamine pills and crystal meth. Yesterday, January 7, officers arrested Amnuay Uean-amnuay and seized the drugs, which were contained in a green plastic bag, along with a white Toyota Altis sedan, at a property in the Takhian Tia area. This…
- Thailand News
Israeli Embassy lacks updates on six Thai hostages held by Hamas
The Israeli Embassy in Thailand reported that it lacks any information regarding the six Thai hostages still held by Hamas, amidst reports of potential hostage exchanges in the region. A representative from the Israeli Embassy confirmed the news yesterday, January 7. “There is still no information about the Thai hostages.” The statement follows a report from January 6 by Reuters,…
- Crime News
Six Myanmar teens arrested for assaulting Thai man at temple fair
Six Myanmar teenagers were arrested for assaulting a Thai man, citing an incident at a temple fair where they allegedly stepped on each other’s feet. The police assured that this was an altercation among hot-headed youths, not related to any gang influence. Yesterday, January 7, at the multi-purpose ground of the Samut Sakhon Provincial Police Headquarters, Samut Sakhon Governor Narit…
- Bangkok News
Cyber police dismantle major Bangkok gambling network
Cyber police swooped on the Bangkok 198 online gambling network, arresting its financial executive and seizing luxury cars, along with over 9 million baht in cash, and uncovering a monthly turnover exceeding 10 million baht. Yesterday, January 7, Police Lieutenant General Trirong Phivphan, head of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, instructed Police Colonel Surapong Thaiprasert and Police Colonel Apirak Champasri,…
- Thailand News
Thailand faces cold weather, frost and southern thunderstorms
Thailand is experiencing cool to cold weather, with frost reported in mountainous regions and thunderstorms anticipated in five southern provinces. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts temperature changes and advises caution for high waves at sea as of January 8. In the coming 24 hours, temperatures in northern and northeastern Thailand are expected to rise by 1 to 2 degrees…
