- Central Thailand News
Fiery accident on Ayutthaya overpass leaves car ablaze after collision with 18-wheeler
A traumatic accident occurred in the early hours of this morning, as a sudden brake from an 18-wheeler led to a fiery collision on an overpass in the central Ayutthaya province. north of Bangkok. The vehicle crashing into the trailer was a passenger car unable to brake in time, resulting in an intense fire. Upon investigation at the scene, it…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Heavy downpours forecasted across 42 Thai provinces, flash floods expected
The country has been warned of possible intense downpours and potential floods today by the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD), affecting 42 major provinces across Thailand, including Bangkok. Residents are being cautioned of sudden flash floods. At 5am today, the TMD forecasted a 24-hour weather change with the intrusion of monsoons from the north and northeast. These monsoons are heading towards…
- Thailand News
Motorbike accident: Young woman dies, another critically injured in a fatal collision near Bangkok University
A tragic motorbike accident resulted in the death of a 23 year old woman, with another critically injured when their motorbike crashed head-on with a fully laden bus on Phaholyothin Road in Khlong Luang district, Pathum Thani, close to Bangkok University. In a hair-raising account, the bus driver recounted the moment the motorbike suddenly veered into his path at about…
- Crime News
Phone scam: 400,000 baht stolen using face recognition and hacking, former Bangkok MP aids victim
Former Bangkok MP Patcharin Sumsiripong accompanied a woman who was tricked by fraudsters claiming to be land officials raiding her phone. They managed to take her money by gaining her trust using accurate data before she realised that her money had been transferred to another account. This phone scam took place yesterday, when Patcharin escorted the swindled woman, Yaowalak, to…
- Crime News
Thai court officer fined 500 baht and sentenced for charging journalist for parking
A security officer previously stationed at a civil court building in Bangkok has been sentenced to one month in prison and fined 500 baht (US$15) for abusing his position by coercing money from a female journalist for parking. It’s the first time he’s been convicted, with the sentence suspended for a year. The report comes following an incident on July…
- World News
Bizarre wall reveals decomposing body in Parisian suburb flat as owner returns from vacation
A chilling discovery was made recently in an apartment in Livry-Gargan, a northeastern suburb of Paris, France. A 1.5-metre long, 40-centimetre wide, and 1-metre high wall mysteriously erected in the middle of the kitchen revealed a decomposed body wrapped in heavily sealed plastic, hidden within its confines. The apartment owner was returning from a six-month holiday in Algeria when she encountered…
- Central Thailand News
Elderly woman captivates by sitting for exam, proving it’s never too late
An inspiring story emerged recently when a Thai woman in her sixties turned up smartly clad in a student uniform to sit for an exam. A touching narrative unfolded around the woman, eager to learn and position herself as a role model for her grandchildren—highlighting that it’s never too late to embrace education. The conversation came into the spotlight when…
- Thailand News
Uncaring boss berates employee for Covid-19 sick leave
A compelling online controversy has ignited following an exchange of conversation between a female employee who requested sick leave because of Covid-19 and her uncompassionate boss. This incident, disclosed by TikTok user lilich_pch in a video clip, has amassed substantial attention across the Internet. @lilich_pch♬ เสียงต้นฉบับ – Fraremn In the shared video, lilich_pch reveals a chat message conversation with her…
- Chiang Mai News
San Mahaphon chairman found after mysterious 4-day disappearance in forest
The chairman of San Mahaphon Municipality Council, located in Chiang Mai province, has been located after mysteriously disappearing for four days. He was found today in a forest nearly 5 kilometres from where he disappeared. He went missing from home without a trace from July 17 onward. According to family members, he had crossed the Mae Faek dam and a…
- Chiang Mai News
Illegal logging crackdown: Two men arrested and valuable timber seized in Chiang Mai park
In a continuous crackdown on illegal logging, officials from Sri Lanna National Park in Chiang Mai arrested two men and seized valuable processed timber. It is part of broader efforts to deal with crimes against forest resources and wildlife. Additionally, a hunt is underway for four other men allegedly involved in the illegal activities. The order for this intensified action…
- Crime News
Cyber police summon 2 Thai influencers in crackdown on gambling promotion
The Thai Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) summoned two notable Thai influencers who have been connected with illegal online gambling. According to reports today, Police Lieutenant General Vorawat Watnakrobunsa, from the CCIB ordered a probing of different social media platforms for evidence of illicit online gambling. Initial findings revealed that some influencers have been using their high follower counts to…
- World News
Explosion rocks Johannesburg: 41 injured, cars tossed as main road ruptures in suspected gas blast
Johannesburg yesterday was shaken by an explosion, disrupting a central part of the city located in the northern region of South Africa. The blast caused a significant rupture on a main tarmac road, and several vehicles, including a mini-bus, were hurled by the blast’s force. A reported 41 people were injured due to the incident. Emergency services initially suggested that…
- Thailand News
Son and wife deny assault on mother despite CCTV evidence
An alleged robbery and assault committed by a son and his spouse have shocked a municipality in Ratchaburi province, leaving a mother seriously injured. The pair, identified as Warayut and Laoangdao (surnames withheld), were taken into custody. However, they vehemently denied the assault and participation in the brutal crime, despite the abundance of incriminating evidence. The events unfolded today in…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Monsoon causes storm surge across Thailand with high risk of flash floods: 36 provinces on alert
The Thai Meteorological Department issued a warning for severe thunderstorms and floods impacting 36 provinces across Thailand due to the monsoons. Citizens are urged to remain alert to the risks of flash floods. The department forecasts such weather patterns to continue for the next 24 hours. The north and the northeastern regions are experiencing a trough of the monsoon passing over them,…
- Transport News
Delta Airlines passengers endure 44°C heat for 4 hours on Las Vegas runway
On a Delta Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Atlanta, passengers were forced to wait for four hours on the tarmac in searing temperatures of up to 44°C, further exacerbated by non-functioning air conditioning. This resulted in several passengers, including air hostesses, fainting and needing immediate medical attention. A foreign media outlet reports that this extreme situation was due to…
- Thailand News
Thai tragedy: Fake cops’ brutal attack claims a life
A Thai man lost his life in a brutal targeted attack by two fake cops. The victim, aged 52, was killed at his home after being shot four times. The crime happened in Phetchabun province around 6.30pm, on July 19. Saichon Pumpuang, the investigative officer from Dong Khoi Police Station in Phetchabun province, promptly received the news of a male…
- World News
Malaysian barber loses 450,000 baht after cash scattered along highway
A man found himself in an unexpected and unfortunate predicament recently when he inadvertently left nearly half a million baht in cash in the boot of his car, which blew away in the wind. This compelling story was shared on social media by an individual requesting help for the 24 year old man, who lost the money when the boot…
- Crime News
Ex-airman confesses to Bangkok murder amidst pending charges for wife’s killing
A former air force serviceman confessed to police today that he had murdered his friend in Bangkok. The murder took place yesterday in a rented house. It was revealed that he previously faced charges for killing his wife and was awaiting a sentence for the crime. The victim, 37 year old Pronanan, was found last night with his throat slit…
- Thailand News
Concrete catastrophe: Temple construction worker crushed to death in tragic accident
A tragic incident occurred at a temple construction site in Thailand when an unfortunate construction worker was fatally crushed by falling concrete while dismantling a mould from a temple gate. The incident, which occurred around 10.30am today, claimed the life of a 59 year old worker named Da (surname reserved), instantly making the tranquil temple area a scene of chaos…
- Crime News
Thailand rattled as TikTok unveils woman shot over motorcycle noise, assailant released on bail
A shocking revelation has caused widespread concern, as a Thai TikTok user shared her mother‘s harrowing experience of being shot by a neighbour, who was allegedly agitated by the noise of her motorcycle. The incident, which resulted in serious injuries to the victim, prompted a barrage of outcry in the online community. @palployyyy🙂♬ เสียงต้นฉบับ – Praeploy🧚🏻♀️ In a video posted…
- Road deaths
Motorcycle-sedan collision claims life of security guard in road tragedy
A security guard at a private firm was killed in a motorcycle-sedan crash in a road tragedy during the early hours of this morning. The accident also resulted in a nine year old boy, who was a passenger in the sedan, being injured. The accident took place at roughly 8.30am on the 3063, a main highway linking the districts of…
- Road deaths
Southern Thailand calamity: Lorry crash kills retired school director, triggers village blackout
A lorry plunged into a house and hit a retired school director who was out for a walk, causing fatal injuries, in a village in southern Thailand. The mishap also caused damage to a residence and a high-voltage power pole and left three motorcycles damaged. Lieutenant Bundit Prasert, deputy investigator of Betong Police Station, today rushed to the scene at…
- Thailand News
Thai entrepreneur hosts 10 million baht funeral spectacle in honour of parents
In an extravagant affair, a local entrepreneur, known for his tent rental business, laid out an impressive funeral ceremony for his late parents in Thailand. The funeral, which cost over 10 million baht, featured a five-tiered, nine-peak funeral pyre, sparking intrigue and awe in all those who attended. The event, hosted in Jula Manee Temple’s parking area yesterday, was unexpectedly…
- Thailand News
Final suspect in Thai counterfeit bond scam apprehended by OIG
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) apprehended the final suspect involved in a counterfeit bond scheme. The gang collaborated with fraudulent money-lenders to deceive prominent owners of guesthouse businesses, by soliciting payment for the approval of large loans. This culminated in the arrest of 64 year old man yesterday under the charge of currency counterfeiting. The arrested individual, Thanakrit, is…
- World News
Wake and ache: Chinese tour guide’s rude awakening sparks backlash among dozing tourists
A tour guide in China’s southwestern city of Lijiang has drawn sharp criticism for waking a sleeping tourist on a bus, an incident seen as disrespectful towards travellers. The unidentified woman tourist, who was visiting the region as part of a weekend tour on July 9, was roused from her slumber on the bus by the Chinese tour guide, stirring…
- South Thailand News
Storm hits Trang, uprooted tree traps bedridden woman in her home
As storms lashed the district of Kantang in the southern Trang province last night, emergency services were called to rescue a 78 year old bedridden woman and her family. The disastrous weather resulted in a 100 year old banyan tree falling on their residence and trapping them inside. The rescue operation was coordinated with local authorities under the leadership of…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok family tragedy: 2 lives lost in townhouse fire, extensive injuries to 3 more
In the early hours of this morning, tragedy struck in the form of a fire that engulfed a five-story townhouse in Bangkok, claiming two lives and leaving three extensively injured. The victims were members of a single family. One woman died after making a desperate attempt to escape the inferno by jumping from the fourth floor with her youngest son,…
- Road deaths
Ayutthaya farmer dies in motorcycle crash a week after recovering from previous accident
A farmer‘s late-night return trip ended in tragedy when his motorcycle swerved off the road and collided with a tree. It was revealed that the farmer had just recovered from an accident that had broken his leg the previous week. The incident occurred in Thailand’s central Ayutthaya province. At around 12.30am today, officer Parada Tantirungruang and the rescue team of Puthaisawan…
- World News
Tourists on alert as dingoes attack woman on Australia’s K’gari island
A chilling episode unfolded on Australia‘s island of K’gari, as a 24 year old woman experienced the fear and trauma of being chased and attacked by a pack of dingoes. K’gari is the world’s largest sand island, located in the state of Queensland. The unfortunate incident yesterday prompted the Australian authorities to issue warnings to tourists on the island regarding their…
- World News
French woman faces charges after disfiguring husband’s genitalia in drunken row over infidelity
In an alcohol-fuelled bout of domestic violence, a French woman savagely disfigured her 45 year old husband’s genitalia during a heated argument. The altercation took place near the French city of Toulouse, in the southwestern village of Portet-sur-Garonne. The altercation was over allegations of infidelity at a party the previous night. The 36 year old wife and her husband were…
