- Crime News
Wanted murder suspect captured after fatal shoot-out in Ang Thong
A long-standing warrant offender was apprehended today after a shoot-out which led to a fatality in Ang Thong province, central Thailand. The suspect, a 36 year old man, murdered a 45 year old man. The suspect eventually wound up in hospital after injuring himself during the incident. Officers from Pho Thong Police Station, Wiset Chai Chan Police Station, and Mueang…
- World News
American man enjoys VIP flight after 18-hour delay leaves him as lone passenger (video)
Receiving an upgraded travel experience to VIP, a top-tier operational manager for a property firm, shared his unique story after his American Airlines flight was delayed for a lengthy 18 hours. His video post on TikTok explaining his exclusive trip quickly went viral, gaining over 54 million views and more than 10 million likes. @phil.stringer♬ Makeba The young American, Phil…
- Phuket News
Thai municipal organisation defends 1.7 million baht educational yacht trip amid backlash
In the face of criticism regarding the alleged overspending on a yacht for an educational trip to Phuket, the Sakon Nakhon Municipal Organization (SNMO) has come forward to defend its actions. The organization maintains that transparency and the project’s value are at the forefront of its efforts. The controversy spiralled from a Facebook page, ‘ปฏิบัติการหมาเฝ้าบ้าน,’ which highlighted the cost –…
- Thailand News
Passenger’s botched domestic flight sparks questions about airline accountability
A heated online discussion was sparked when a disgruntled passenger shared his exasperating domestic flight experience. His intended short journey from Don Mueang International Airport to Trang, taking off at 7.35am yesterday and originally slated to land in Trang by 9am, turned out to be a distressing mid-air marathon caused by an unexpected chain of issues springing up. As the…
- Thailand News
Korat Zoo’s new 25 million baht spotted hyena enclosure wows visitors
The Korat Zoo in Nakhon Ratchasima unveiled its latest attraction – a new enclosure for a group of spotted hyenas, drawing the attention of visitors to an up-close encounter via the Sky Walk bridge. Thanachan Kensing, the director of Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo, today formally introduced the newcomers: Six spotted hyenas, aged 13 to 15 years old. The cohort, imported from…
- Chiang Mai News
Ancient Obnoi ravine: Chiang Mai’s hidden beauty set to become major tourist attraction
Recently, a local government council led by Phansak Kaewsudjai, along with a group of administrative staff and media representatives, explored a narrow ravine in the Chom Thong district of Chiang Mai. The ravine is known to the locals as ‘Obnoi.’ With impressive rock formations and ancient inscriptions suspected to be thousands of years old, this is an enchanting spectacle reminiscent…
- Thailand News
Midnight sea tragedy in Prachuap Khiri Khan claims fisherman’s life
A fishing crew member tragically drowned at sea near Prachuap Khiri Khan region after resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful. The unfortunate accident occurred around 12.30am today, as revealed by Artit Butlakorn, Deputy Inspector (Interrogation) at Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan Police Station. Local police were alerted by officials at Prachuap Khiri Khan Port Control Center (Pipo). Upon arrival at the scene near…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Severe weather alert: 45 Thai provinces to experience heavy rain
The Thai Meteorological Department issued a severe weather warning as a depression is set to bring heavy rainfall to 45 provinces, including Bangkok. In the wake of the monsoon, the southern region is expected to witness the worst conditions, with waves expected to reach up to 2 to 3 metres high. Today’s weather conditions are further complicated due to the…
- Thailand News
Shocking twist of fate: Lightning zaps farmer’s trousers, leaving family thunderstruck
A sudden bout of lightning killed a 49 year old farmer after it struck the metal buttons on the crotch area of his trousers shocking relatives and onlookers. The incident took place in Chaiyaphum province, in the vast area of Huay Yae, where heavy thunderstorms have been reported recently. Witnesses were startled by the sudden turn of events, leaving the…
- Thailand News
Albino Eel becomes Prachin Buri’s lucky charm as villagers flock for fortune
An unusual albino eel, believed to bring good fortune, has become the centre of attraction in Prachin Buri province. Yesterday, a 51 year old resident of house number 15 caught the unusual-looking creature, different from typical eels. The eel has an appearance much like an electric neon bulb and residents have been gathering daily to catch a sight of it,…
- Crime News
Gangland-style gunfight in Thai restaurant leads to death of 45 year old man
In an unsettling event in Ang Thong, a ferocious gunfight erupted in a restaurant, resulting in a 45 year old man losing his life. With over 30 cartridge cases found at the scene, the suspected rival believed to be severely injured fled in a Sedan car. The incident unleashed chaos late evening yesterday. The gunfight venue, located in the city…
- Crime News
Stabbing incident: Jealous teen kills girlfriend, jumps from building fearing rivalry
Tragedy struck at the social housing project in Minburi as a jealous 20 year old male, fatally stabbed his 19 year old girlfriend, out of fear she had another admirer. The stabbing incident, which shocked the community, occurred around 9.30pm yesterday. After attacking his girlfriend, the man attempted to evade punishment by leaping from the building, resulting in serious injuries.…
- Crime News
Pattalung school teacher investigated for alleged child abuse
A female teacher is under investigation for alleged child abuse at a school in Pattalung‘s Pa Phayom district. The investigations follow reports that the teacher hit the back of a five year old boy, leaving visible bruises, after he accidentally scratched her car. The incident came to light when the boy’s parents lodged a formal complaint at the local police…
- China News
Chinese security forces thwart tomb-raiding gang and recover Song Dynasty coins
Public security forces disclosed their successful crackdown on a tomb-raiding gang in Ningxia Hui, northwest China. The police reclaimed hundreds of kilograms of ancient coins dating back to the Song Dynasty (1503-1822). Police in Helan County got wind of an operation to exchange vintage coins in Tongxin County last May. The investigation revealed that these archaic coins were exhumed from…
- Crime News
Public outcry after a video emerges of a youth attacking a mentally ill man in Bangkok
A video has been widely shared on social media showing an irate youth attacking a mentally ill man with a stick in a fit of anger. The disturbing incident took place today near Praratchawong Police Station, at the mouth of the Talad canal in the Phra Nakhon district of Bangkok. The agitated young man’s outbursts have provoked discussions among viewers…
- China News
Father mistakenly reports son to police for motorbike theft in a surprise twist of events
In a bizarre incident of theft occurring in China‘s Kaoyan City, Jiangsu province, a middle-aged man reported the loss of his motorbike only to discover his son was the culprit. The unidentified man’s unexpected discovery spread via online Chinese social media platforms two days ago. The victim notified the local police about his missing motorbike, suspecting it had been stolen.…
- Central Thailand News
ID in bedlam: Sick Thai man’s forced outing proves fatal, district chief issues belated apology
A Pathum Thani district chief apologised to the family of a sick bed-ridden Thai man who died after they forced him to leave his sick bed to pick up a new identification card (ID). This follows a controversial Facebook post describing the ordeal which saw a severely ill bedridden father forced to undergo the bureaucratic process of renewing his expired ID.…
- China News
Turbulent twist: Elderly woman threatens to vomit on, assault young flyer over pre-booked seat (video)
An unusual incident occurred aboard an aeroplane recently, as an elderly woman passenger threatened to vomit on a young woman in an attempt to force her from her pre-booked window seat. The elderly passenger claimed to suffer from a grave disease, but when her coercion attempt failed, she and her husband resorted to threats of physical violence. The peculiar episode…
- Crime News
Chiang Rai couple arrested over 24 million baht investment fraud
A couple involved in an investment scam in Chiang Rai has been apprehended. The husband, a 36 year old former government official turned investment advisor, and his 37 year old wife, are accused of defrauding investors out of 24 million baht (US$672,457) through their company K1FX Trader Club. The arrests followed a warrant issued by the Nakhon Pathom court after…
- Road deaths
Driver detained after fatally striking cyclist and discarding body due to poor visibility
A pickup driver has been detained following a harrowing incident where he fatally struck a cyclist and then discarded the body roadside. The suspect claimed the accident was unintentional and cited poor road lighting as a contributing factor. The horrific incident occurred when 47 year old amateur cyclist Samnao (surname withheld) was struck by a vehicle while he was returning…
- Road deaths
Tragic road accident claims life of 34 year old driver in Chachoengsao
A tragic road accident occurred today involving a 34 year old man driving a Mitsubishi Mirage, and a six-wheel truck, in the middle of a bridge across the Lad Pladuk Canal on Thepparat Road near Chachoengsao province, eastern Thailand. Police rushed to the scene, providing emergency assistance and checking for available CCTV coverage. The catastrophic collision left the sedan severely damaged…
- Crime News
Elderly monk at Buriram temple tricked by imposter loses 180,000 baht
An 82 year old resident monk at a temple in Thailand’s Buriram was reportedly duped by a conman impersonating a monk, leading to the theft of 180,000 baht (US$5,051) from the temple. Villagers from Butapuang, Mueang district yesterday called for the police to track down the culprit. At around 1pm Yesterday, the imposter paid a visit to the temple where the…
- Thailand Weather Updates
TMD warns of torrential rainfall across 44 Thai provinces
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) today warns that a trough will pass over the upper part of the country causing torrential rainfall in 44 provinces. The southern region will experience heavy rainfall across 70% of its area. Additionally, the seas are predicted to have high waves. The department‘s weather forecast for the next 24 hours mentions that a trough will pass over…
- Northern Thailand News
Residents relive late-night tremors as earthquake strikes Phitsanulok and Phichit (video)
Early this morning, an earthquake of magnitude 4.5 sent shudders through the provinces of Phitsanulok and Phichit. The Thai Meteorological Department reported the seismic event occurred at 12.17am, with Phitsanulok’s Bang Krathum district identified as the quake’s epicentre. The quake was detected 5 kilometres beneath the Earth’s surface. Residents from several areas within the provinces experienced the tremor. Quick to…
- Pattaya News
Pattaya boy critically injured following wall collapse
An 11 year old boy was critically injured as an old wall collapsed on him in Pattaya. As locals looked on in worried anticipation, emergency services promptly administered first aid and transferred the injured boy to a nearby hospital. Upon reaching the scene of the incident, an unassuming one-storey dwelling in Nong Prue sub-district, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province,…
- Crime News
Thai father unveils child abuse by nursery teacher over car damage incident
A 38 year old father of a five year old boy reported that his son was physically abused by a female nursery teacher in Pa Phayom district, Phatthalung province, sothern Thailand. The father discovered red and purple bruises on his son’s back during bath time, which his son affirmed, were inflicted by a teacher at the school. Stating the sequence…
- Crime News
Stolen lorry in wild Thai car chase causes havoc, damaging 20 cars
A wild car chase saw a 31 year old man steal a ten-wheel lorry in Rayong province, Thailand, resulting in an encounter with the police and causing damage to nearly 20 parked cars. The incident began at a local truck service company Sannan Wai Tract Service’s compound last night. Officer Somhai Sadee at Map Ta Phut Police Station responded to…
- Thailand News
Bedridden Thai man dies after he was forced to physically renew ID
In an incident eliciting nationwide outrage, a chronically ill Thai man from Pathum Thani province was required by local authorities to physically appear for the renewal of his expired national ID, despite being bedridden. The man tragically passed away a day after the ID was renewed, putting Thai bureaucratic systems under scrutiny. Facebook user Prangtong Jaiboon recently posted about the…
- Thailand News
Bangkok community demands expulsion of disrespectful teacher
Tensions erupted in a close-knit neighbourhood located in Wat Suttharam school surrounding Bangkok yesterday as residents sought to oust a school teacher and his wife accused of disrespectful and aggressive behaviour. The resentment harboured towards the teacher by the community, which comprises over 200 residents, reached a fever pitch following his controversial behaviour on social media, wherein he insulted and…
- Thailand News
Man shot in arm during neighbourhood dispute in Trang
A neighbourhood argument escalated to gun violence, leaving a 26 year old in critical condition last night in Trang, Krabi. The victim, identified as Amornthep, was allegedly shot by his 25 year old neighbour, Natthapong, who subsequently fled the scene with his 52 year old father, Anon. At about 9.30pm yesterday, local police were alerted to a shooting in front…
