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- Thailand News
Ayutthaya teens assault security guard in mistaken identity, face legal proceedings
A group of 11 teens was arrested by Ayutthaya‘s Bang Pahan police for assaulting a 31 year old security guard, Chat Chai (surname withheld), in a case of mistaken identity. The assailants believed the victim to have previously harmed them but later discovered they had targeted the wrong person. The security guard sustained injuries in the altercation, and the accused…
- Thailand News
Prof. Thasnai defies odds to become university lecturer after overcoming challenges and prejudice
A former non-formal education student, who faced numerous challenges during his academic journey, has become a university lecturer. Thasnai Sethaseree, now a media arts and design instructor at Chiang Mai University’s Faculty of Fine Arts, shared his harrowing past experiences on Facebook, revealing that he was frequently insulted by authority figures and forced out of multiple schools during his childhood…
- Crime News
Thai police seize 1,000 million baht assets in embezzlement case linked to ‘Boy’
Thai police have seized assets worth over 1,000 million baht (US$28,800,000) from a suspect known as “Boy” in connection to an alleged 140 million baht (US$4,036,000) embezzlement case. Speaking yesterday, police deputy commander Surachet Hakpal detailed that nine out of ten men facing accusations had reported to authorities, including Chonburi’s provincial governor. The investigation continues, with financial examinations expected to…
- Thailand News
Railway worker’s death in booth causes train delay in Udon Thani
A railway employee, Suthitham (surname withheld), 58 years old, unexpectedly passed away in a railway crossing booth causing a train delay in Udon Thani Province. The incident occurred around 7am today, as the train was unable to proceed due to the crossing barrier remaining up for over an hour, requiring another employee to come and assist. During the early hours…
- Thailand News
Surin school criticised for inviting controversial figure to teach morality at student camp
A school in Surin province has faced criticism for inviting a controversial figure with a history of mental health issues and social threats to teach morality to over 900 students participating in a camp. Netizens and students alike have expressed concern over the school’s decision, questioning the background checks conducted on the individual. The incident came to light after the…
- Road deaths
One dead, one injured as pickup truck overturns in Chachoengsao; driver missing
A pickup truck overturned and submerged in a water-filled ditch in Chachoengsao province, leaving one person dead and another injured. The incident occurred around 9.40pm yerterday, near the Sor. Prapasilp company on Chachoengsao–Suvarnabhumi Road. A third individual initially reported to be part of the group, has yet to be found. At the accident site, a white Mitsubishi Triton pickup registered…
- Thailand News
Romantic accident twist leads Thai friends to embrace identities during Pride Month
A twist in the tale of a romantic accident involving multiple individuals suggests that the involved parties are now close friends. Initially, fear masked the true nature of their relationship, which came to light after spending more time together, talking and bonding over shared experiences. Tharinya Klamthung, also known as Kru Tetae, admitted to an online news outlet that at…
- Thailand News
Two found dead in repossessed Chon Buri house amid debt woes, suspected overdose
Two individuals were found dead in a repossessed house in Chon Buri, Thailand, due to a suspected drug overdose. The tragic discovery was made yesterday after authorities received a report of deaths in the area. The victims, 46 and 47 years old, were surrounded by a note and other related items, offering insight into their financial problems. Upon investigation, authorities…
- Thailand News
Man falls to death from Nonthaburi condo’s 9th floor
A man tragically fell to his death from the ninth floor of a well-known condominium in Nonthaburi province, shocking nearby homeowners in the early hours of the morning. The 34 year old’s body crashed through the roof of a neighbouring townhouse, prompting authorities to urgently investigate the cause. At around 6am on June 17th, 2023, a homeowner awoke to a…
- Thailand News
Samrong beauty clinics raided for explicit content and unregistered products
Recently, a beauty clinic in the Samrong area and its Chai Samoraphum branch were raided by Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA), health service support and Consumer Protection Police Division officials. The investigation, which was prompted by revealing and provocative content uploaded to YouTube, uncovered more than 500,000 followers on a content creator’s channel. This marketing strategy, however, has caused…
- Thailand News
Yamaha worker dies weaving between racing trucks
Today, a tragic accident occurred as a 48 years old Yamaha factory employee, Anuwat Thawadee, attempted to weave his motorcycle between two trucks on Theparat Road, Samut Prakan. The man lost control, fell under the wheels of one truck, and was crushed to death, despite wearing a helmet. The incident is under investigation by the Bang Phli police. At the…
- Thailand News
Notorious Thai thief Khaitlek arrested, 2 million baht haul seized
Notorious thief Sarawut, 46 years old, also known as “Khai Lek”, with historical ties to the infamous “Thai Siam Gang” and a criminal record including three previous imprisonments, was recently arrested for multiple burglaries amassing over 2 million baht. Sarawut was apprehended in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya after investigators discovered his wrongdoings and managed to seize his single-lock picking tool…
- Thailand News
Chon Buri crash: Woman dies as car flips several times
A tragic car accident claimed the life of a 30 years old woman in Chon Buri province when her vehicle lost control, collided with a footpath, and rolled several times. The incident took place near a company in the Panthong district, with witnesses providing harrowing accounts of the scene. This incident was reported to the Phan Thong police station at…
- Crime News
Gold rush gone wrong: Thai influencer in hot water as cyber police investigate fraud allegations
A famous Thai influencer found herself facing the cyber police over allegations of fraud relating to the sale of gold lottery boxes and importing false information into a computer system. The total damage exceeds several million baht, as victims claimed they did not receive the boxes after purchasing them. The alleged fraudster, Anna Warintara Watsang, has yet to provide any…
- Crime News
Young student loses savings in iPad scam, Bangkok woman arrested
Police apprehended Nirisara, a 23 year old ‘money mule’ operating a scam that targeted a 16 year old student from Phichit, who lost her entire savings while trying to purchase an iPad for her studies. The Criminal Investigation Division officers, working closely with PCT Unit 5, arrested Nirisara in Bangkok’s Khlong Tan area after an intense investigation. The scam began when…
- Crime News
Old man posing as religious leader arrested for assaulting teen in Phuket
Officials apprehended a 60 year old man, Ismael Todting, who posed as a religious leader to deceive and assault a 16 year old girl in a Phuket hotel. He planned and lured the victim by gaining her trust before forcing himself on her and fleeing. Authorities tracked him down to Yala province, where he was participating in a group activity,…
- Road deaths
Flipside fiasco: Toyota Fortuner flips in severe collision with 18-wheel trailer
A severe collision occurred on a motorway bridge in Chachoengsao province when a Toyota Fortuner crashed into the rear of an 18-wheel trailer truck, causing the SUV to flip numerous times and suffer extensive damage. The police are investigating the incident, which left both drivers injured. A Toyota Fortuner last night collided with the back of an 18-wheel trailer on…
- Road deaths
Lorry driver’s fatigue causes fatal accident with monks in Nakhon Ratchasima
A lorry driver’s fatigue resulted in a tragic accident at 6am today, when the vehicle collided with three monks near the Non Phet intersection in Chokchai district, Nakhon Ratchasima province. The accident left one monk dead and two others injured. The incident took place on Highway 24, Chokchai-Det Udom Road, at a milestone of 59+700 from the Chokchai sub-district. The…
- World News
Helicopter hoopla: Malaysian aviation authority probes surprise school landing
The Malaysian Civil Aviation Authority launched an investigation into an incident where a helicopter landed in a school field in Shah Alam, Selangor, to drop off a student. The incident, caught on video, raised safety concerns and sparked criticism from the public and online communities. The 15-minute video from the April 17 shows a white helicopter landing on the grass field…
- Crime News
Illegal high-interest loan scheme busted in Thung Yai, 3 arrested
Cyber police raided three homes in Thung Yai district, Nakhon Si Thammarat today, arresting three suspects involved in an illegal high-interest loan operation. According to the commander of the police, three suspects were apprehended along with mobile phones, bank account passbooks, record books, and documents detailing loan agreements with interest rates exceeding the legal limit of 15% per year. Police,…
- Crime News
Thai woman loses 700,000 baht in telephone scam by fake police
A 47 year old woman in Udon Thani province, Thailand, has fallen victim to a gang posing as police officers, losing more than 700,000 baht (US$20,000) she had saved over 10 years through a telephone scam. The money was earmarked for paying off debt owed on machinery and bank loans. The victim urged the police to apprehend the culprits and recover…
- Thailand News
Motorcycle crash blamed on spirits by inebriated man alarms Thailand rescue team
A 32 year old factory worker crashed his motorcycle, and claimed that it was due to encountering spirits while riding under the influence, leaving him with injuries. Emergency responders arrived at the scene, where the injured man insisted on rescuing ghosts and deities first, baffling and alarming the rescuers. At around 3am yesterday, the Ayutthaya Rescue Association received a report regarding…
- Crime News
Man arrested for iPad theft from car in Bangkok shopping mall
A 50 year old man has been arrested in relation to the theft of an iPad and photographic equipment from a car parked in a shopping mall in the Ratchaprasong area of Bangkok. The suspect, identified as Sawad, allegedly shattered the car window and later sold the stolen gadgets at a mobile phone shop in Khu Bon. On June 11,…
- Road deaths
Fatal collision on poorly lit curve exposes need for better road lighting in Samut Sakhon
On a dimly lit curved road, a collision between an 18 year old motorcyclist and a 51 year old man turned fatal, leaving one dead and another severely injured. Locals disclosed that accidents frequently occur in this area due to poor road lighting. An accident was reported on Chalermphrakiat Bang Bo alley in the vicinity of the Srap Charoen Suk…
- Road deaths
Motorcyclist killed in Chon Buri crash as lorry driver flees scene
A 28 year old motorcyclist died after crashing into the back of a lorry in Chon Buri, but the lorry driver vanished from the scene. Police are searching for the driver by reviewing CCTV footage and are calling for cautious driving, particularly on bypass roads where vehicles often speed. At the accident site, the body of Kritsana Taen-ngu was discovered…
- Crime News
On-the-job ride: Rookie worker accused of motorcycle theft, owner in hot pursuit
A worker was accused of stealing a motorcycle after just one day on the job, causing the owner to track him down. The incident occurred in the Mueang district of Udon Thani province on May 17. The owner finally found the thief in Pattaya with a female companion, immediately informing the police. Yesterday, 37 year old Kanitta Jaikhaan, who owns…
- Crime News
Thai vocational students clash, leading to injuries
A clash between two groups of Thai vocational students yesterday resulted in injuries. The incident took place near a passenger terminal in Chachoengsao province, leading to police intervention and the questioning of one 16 year old student. Around 10 students from one vocational college had a standoff with a student from another technical institute, leading to a weapons-drawn clash before…
- Crime News
Teenage rider killed in brutal shooting near Bangkok, police pursue gunman
A teenage motorcycle rider was fatally shot in a brutal attack in Bangkok, at around 6.30pm yesterday. Deputy Superintendent Suwat Deeplang of Nong Chok Police Station and his team are investigating the incident while pursuing the ruthless gunman responsible for the murder of the 19 year old. At the scene of the crime, near Soi Liabwari 32 in Nong Chok…
- Thailand News
Car sales consultant found dead in Nonthaburi temple parking lot
A female car sales consultant was found dead in her car at a temple’s parking lot in Nonthaburi province after being reported missing by her sister. The 55 year old victim’s body was discovered yesterday, at around 4.30pm, in a white Toyota sedan with Phetchaburi licence plates. Local police arrived at the scene where the woman’s body was found, having been…