- Crime News
Sorry for the heist: Buriram burglar leaves apology after shop break-ins
Police arrested an apologetic man who broke into several shops in Buriram to steal money and mobile phones, before leaving an apology note for his crimes. The suspect, 31 year old Witawat, confessed he needed the money to support his family. Yesterday, September 2, Police Colonel Jamras Siriliang from Buriram City Police Station led Witawat to reenact his crimes after…
- Thailand News
Man dies after falling into charcoal kiln in northern Thailand
A man tragically fell into a charcoal kiln and died from severe burns in the Sisaket province of Thailand. His friend expressed deep sorrow, highlighting the deceased’s hard-working nature and dedication to earning a living through various jobs. At noon yesterday, September 2, Apisit Supho, Deputy Inspector at Mueang Sisaket Police Station, received a report of a fatal accident involving…
- Thailand News
6 year old girl drowns after being thrown into pond by grandfather
A six year old girl tragically drowned after being thrown into a pond by her grandfather in Bueng Kan. Police are investigating the incident which occurred yesterday, September 2. Officers from Pong Hai Police Station in Bueng Kan province responded to a report of a young girl’s body found drowned in Bung Chaiwan pond, located in Ban Nong Teen Phuak, Nam…
- Thailand News
Eighth death in Bangkok methanol poisoning crisis
The eighth victim of the deadly methanol poisoning cluster has died, with five others still on ventilators. This latest casualty was in critical condition from the moment of hospitalisation yesterday, September 2. The situation was reported by the Department of Medical Services and the Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, revealing a total of 44 patients affected by…
- Crime News
Man kills grandmother with hoe and knife in Bueng Kan
A 47 year old man, identified as Som, attacked his grandmother with a hoe and a knife, leading to her death in front of their home. Neighbours subdued him before police arrived, and he was taken to the hospital for injuries. Police in Sri Wilai district, Bueng Kan province, responded to an emergency call reporting a violent incident involving an…
- Phuket News
Warning issued for Patong beach after bluebottle jellyfish found
Officials in Phuket issued a warning for Patong beach visitors after dozens of venomous bluebottle jellyfish were found washed ashore. The Marine and Coastal Resources Research Centre (Upper Andaman Sea) reported encountering the jellyfish on the beach yesterday evening. Officials from the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) and lifeguards from Patong Surf Life Saving quickly responded, discovering 40…
- Crime News
Cyber police arrest loan shark in Nakhon Si Thammarat
Cyber police raided and arrested a loan shark in Nakhon Si Thammarat who charged exorbitant interest rates of 10% per month and accepted vehicles and firearms as collateral. The suspect confessed. Today, September 1, Worawat Watnakornbancha, the head of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, directed Phumipat Phattharasriwongchai, the commander of Division 5, along with deputy commander Bancha Srisuk and chief…
- Thailand News
Man attacks ex-girlfriend in Suan Luang before having seizure
A violent altercation occurred when a man attacked his ex-girlfriend outside a mansion in Suan Luang, before succumbing to seizures. Both were rushed to the hospital by police, who are now preparing to press charges. Police Colonel Surapong Putkao of the Pravet Police Station reported that yesterday, August 31, around 5pm, officers received a report of an assault involving a…
- Thailand News
Flash floods collapse 300-metre road section in Sukhothai
Flash floods and the Yom River have severely damaged a road in Wang Yai, Sukhothai, causing a 300-metre section to collapse and submerging thousands of acres of farmland. Officials are actively working to provide assistance. The flooding situation in Sukhothai has seen some areas beginning to improve, with water levels in the Yom River receding slightly. However, residents of Moo…
- Crime News
Gunfire erupts in Yala market after minor vehicle collision
A confrontation in Yala’s Malayu Bangkok market ended in gunfire as two men, upset after a minor vehicle collision, ambushed a contractor and fired three shots at his vehicle before fleeing the scene. Yesterday, August 31, at 1.50pm, the 191 Emergency Response Centre in Yala received a report of a shooting incident at the Malayu Bangkok market. The caller, who…
- Crime News
Teenagers rob friends on Phra Pok Klao Bridge at gunpoint
Nine local teenagers on motorcycles confronted a group of five friends sitting on Phra Pok Klao Bridge in Thonburi, Bangkok, demanding their shoes and other belongings at gunpoint. The incident occurred around 4am yesterday, August 31. Five friends were relaxing near the stairs of Phra Pok Klao Bridge on Prachatipok Road when a group of nine teenagers arrived on three…
- Crime News
Triple murder shocks Prachuap Khiri Khan community
A brutal triple murder in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province has left a community in shock. A pregnant woman, her daughter, and her husband were found murdered in separate locations. Police believe the motive was robbery. Police received a report at 10.30am yesterday about the discovery of the bodies of a 38 year old pregnant woman and her seven year old…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Monsoon rains to hit 44 Thai provinces, severe downpours
Heavy monsoon rains are expected to batter 44 provinces across Thailand today, with two regions facing severe downpours covering 70% of their areas. Residents are urged to be cautious of flash floods and forest runoff. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts that over the next 24 hours, a monsoon trough will move across the upper northern and upper northeastern regions,…
- Crime News
Pattaya police crackdown on laughing gas balloons and prostitution
Pattaya witnessed a significant police operation on August 30 evening, as officers from the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division, collaborating with Pattaya City police, inspected entertainment venues to curb the illegal sale of laughing gas balloons and prostitution. The operation, which began at 8.30pm, saw more than 20 officers patrolling the pub and beer bar areas, particularly targeting establishments adorned with…
- Thailand News
Thailand to launch digital money handout in two weeks
The coalition government is set to initiate its policy implementation, including the digital money handout scheme, in two weeks, according to caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai. However, Phumtham did not specify when the revised Cabinet line-up will be submitted for royal endorsement. He indicated that nominations from all coalition parties had been reviewed by state organisations and forwarded to…
- Tourism News
Malaysian tourists boost Thailand’s economy by 100 million baht
The recent influx of tourists to Thailand’s southern region during Malaysia’s National Day, known as Merdeka Day, is poised to inject approximately 100 million baht into the local economy. Over 13,000 Malaysian tourists crossed into Songkhla through the Sadao checkpoint yesterday, August 31, with an additional 5,000 arriving via the Betong checkpoint in Yala, according to local officials. The substantial…
- Tourism News
Suvarnabhumi Airport to handle 80 million passengers yearly by 2031
Airports of Thailand (AoT) announced ambitious plans to upgrade Suvarnabhumi International Airport in a bid to accommodate 80 million passengers annually by 2031. AoT President Kerati Kijmanawat stated yesterday, August 28, that the agency is revising its master plan to expand the airport’s capacity over the next decade. This move aligns with the government’s goal to see Suvarnabhumi Airport rank…
- Crime News
Teenager killed by youths while helping girl after local event
A 17 year old boy known for his devotion to his grandfather was tragically killed by a group of teenagers from another village. The incident occurred while he was riding his motorcycle to drop off a girl he had met at a local event. Rattanapol, affectionately known as Mark, died from a brain haemorrhage after being assaulted by three teenagers.…
- Road deaths
Elderly Thai man killed in roadside collision with pickup truck
A tragic accident occurred involving an 82 year old man who was parked on the side of the road with his motorcycle when a pickup truck crashed into him, resulting in his death. The collision happened when the truck driver momentarily glanced at his side mirror. At 4pm yesterday, August 28, Nonthiwakorn Sangkaew, a deputy inspector at Mueang Chanthaburi Police…
- Thailand News
Young dugong dies despite rescue efforts near Krabi
A young dugong found swimming alone near Krabi’s Koh Poda has died from respiratory failure despite veterinary efforts to save it. Researchers from the Andaman Coastal Research Station received a report from Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park officials on August 10. Tourists had spotted the solitary juvenile male dugong struggling to stay afloat. The animal, estimated to…
- Tourism News
Thailand anticipates 2 million Korean tourists amid Chuseok holiday
Thailand is gearing up for a significant influx of South Korean tourists during the upcoming six-day Chuseok holiday, aiming to maintain a strong momentum as the country anticipates a record high of 2 million Korean visitors by the end of the year. Tourism operators in Thailand remain confident despite fierce competition from Vietnam and Japan in attracting Korean tourists. Chuwit…
- Crime News
Police raid drug gang near Chanthaburi provincial hall
Police apprehended over 100 people connected to the drug gang operating in the Nern FM community, just 1 kilometre from the Chanthaburi provincial hall. Police launched a dawn raid, targeting the gang known for its blatant drug trafficking. Yesterday, August 28, the Chanthaburi Provincial Police, in collaboration with the Chanthaburi City Police, special operations units, immigration officers, and administrative officials,…
- Crime News
Scammer cons elderly in Udon Thani with free groceries ruse
Residents of a village in Udon Thani were left shaken after a man posing as a district officer tricked elderly locals into scanning their faces in exchange for free eggs, instant noodles, and cooking oil. Believing he was a legitimate official, the villagers complied, only to later suspect he was a fraud. Yesterday, August 28, villagers from Ban Nong Keb…
- Thailand News
Retired officer’s daring Chao Phraya River rescue saves mother and baby
A rertired maritime police officer risked his life to save a distressed mother and her three month old baby who had jumped into the Chao Phraya River. Initially claiming she slipped, the mother later admitted to jumping due to stress over her child’s developmental delays. At 7.50pm yesterday, August 28, rescue teams from Samut Prakan Municipality and the Ruam Kuson…
- Thailand News
Calls to extend digital TV licences beyond 2029 to support industry
The Association of Digital Television Broadcasting (ADTEB) called on the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to extend existing digital TV licenses beyond their 2029 expiry to navigate the evolving challenges in the local digital TV market. The association further urged the NBTC to reconsider its plan to auction the 3500-3800 megahertz spectrum for telecom services, highlighting that this frequency…
- Crime News
Police offer 100,000 baht reward in Thung Song gold heist case
Royal Thai Police are intensifying their efforts to capture the suspect involved in a gold heist at a Thung Song shopping mall. Police gathered around 70% of evidence pointing to the suspect’s identity and announced a 100,000 baht reward for information leading to his arrest. The incident occurred recently when a man, disguised in clothing that completely concealed his face,…
- Thailand News
Rescue team saves men trapped in flooded pigsty in Lampang
Rescuers navigated a motorised flat-bottomed boat through strong currents to save two middle-aged men trapped in a pigsty in a flooded field. Rising waters from a rapidly flowing stream left the men stranded and unable to escape. At 2.30pm yesterday, August 28, Katha Leelayut, leader of the Wang Nuea Rescue Association in Lampang province, and his team set out to…
- Pattaya News
Pattaya police arrest app driver for assaulting teen passengers
Police in Pattaya arrested a 47 year old app based driver for sexually assaulting two female passengers aged 15 and 18. The incidents occurred while the victims were being driven to their destinations. The first victim, a 15 year old girl using the pseudonym A, recounted her experience. She ordered a Toyota Vios via a ride-hailing app at 4.30am yesterday,…
- Crime News
Photographer arrested in Bangkok for selling explicit images online
Thai police arrested a 46 year old prominent photographer for selling explicit images of models on VK and OnlyFans, earning him hundreds of thousands of baht monthly. He was previously arrested in 2020 for lewd acts involving victims. Police officials, led by Major General Athip Phongsiwapai, orchestrated the arrest of Thanakrit “Ohm” Weerapakdee at his residence in Bangkok. The operation was…
- Crime News
Thief in Songkhla returns stolen manhole cover within 48 hours
A mysterious incident in Songkhla saw a stolen manhole cover returned just a day later, sparking widespread speculation online. Yesterday, August 27, CCTV footage captured a thief stealing the metal cover, only to bring it back within 48 hours. The CCTV footage showed a middle-aged man, wearing a cap and dark glasses, driving a pickup truck to a house in…
