- Phuket News
2 foreign teens condemned for spray-painting Phuket building
Thai netizens condemned two foreign teenagers after they were caught in a viral video spray-painting the wall of a roadside accommodation in Phuket. The Phuket Times Facebook page shared pictures and a video of the teenagers today, October 15, with a caption that read… “Foreign teenagers climbed onto the roof to spray-paint the wall for video content. This happened last…
- Pattaya News
Bolt rider rescues woman held captive by ex-girlfriend in Pattaya hotel
A Bolt motorcycle rider yesterday, October 14, rescued a Thai woman who had been held captive in a Pattaya hotel by her ex-girlfriend for three days. The 21 year old Bolt rider, Nawin Mesaeng, accompanied the 24 year old victim, Suphatsara, to file a complaint at Mueang Pattaya Police Station at around 2am yesterday. The woman reported that she had…
- Thailand News
Thai agency denies forcing Chinese tourists to buy souvenirs after viral video
A Thai travel agency denied forcing Chinese tourists to buy souvenirs for commission or threatening to cancel their return trip, saying the Chinese tour guide seen in the viral video worked for the company’s partner agency in China. The video, showing the Chinese tour guide arguing aggressively with tourists on a tour bus, went viral on the Chinese social media…
- Thailand News
Blind German man unaware of Thai wife’s suicide until neighbour finds her
A blind German man was unaware that his Thai wife had committed suicide in their shared home in the central province of Chachoengsao until a neighbour visited yesterday, October 14. Officers from Mueang Chachoengsao Police Station investigated the death of a 53 year old Thai woman, Nissara, at a house in Khlong Udom Chonchon at around 6.30pm. At the two-storey…
- Pattaya News
Man goes viral after accidentally riding motorcycle into temple pond
A foreign man accidentally rode his motorcycle straight into a temple pond in Pattaya, giving locals a good laugh and earning the viral nickname “real-life divine help” after Thai monks came to his rescue. A Thai woman, Kalaya Modthong, witnessed the incident and shared a 35-second video on her Facebook account yesterday, October 14, which quickly became viral across Thai…
- Thailand News
Indian and Thai suspects scam American victims out of over 60 million baht
Thai cyber police officers arrested a Thai woman and an Indian man for operating a call centre scam and laundering money, leaving American victims with a loss of over 60 million baht. The Deputy Commissioner of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB), Chatchapantakan Klaiklueang, revealed to ThaiRath that officers arrested 41 year old Thai woman, Wandee, in the Isaan province…
- Phuket News
Russian man allegedly stalks Phuket woman after being rejected
A Thai woman accused a Russian man in Phuket of stalking, harassing, and threatening to harm her after she rejected his romantic advances. The woman, who works at a café in Patong, said she felt unsafe and decided to share her story with the Phuket Times Facebook page yesterday, October 14. She insisted that she had never encouraged the Russian…
- Thailand News
Pregnant woman missing after tugboat capsizes in Ayutthaya river
A pregnant Thai woman remains missing after her husband lost control of a tugboat, which capsized in the Pasak River in the central province of Ayutthaya yesterday, October 14. Officers from Nakhon Luang Police Station received a report that a cargo tugboat had sunk in the middle of the Pa Sak River at around 3.30pm yesterday. The incident left one…
- Thailand News
Mentally ill woman breaks into official’s house and makes herself at home
A mentally ill Thai woman broke into the home of a local government official in the Isaan province of Udon Thani and made herself comfortable by drinking alcohol, taking a shower, and cooking herself a meal. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) The owner of the rented house, 50 year old Aoy,…
- Thailand News
Chinese tour guide under investigation for threatening tourists in Thailand
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is investigating a tour guide who allegedly forced Chinese tourists to buy souvenirs in Thailand and threatened not to allow them to return home if they refused to spend money. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) A video showing the tour guide, believed to be a…
- Thailand News
Backhoe driver uncovers skeleton outside naval hospital in Chon Buri
A backhoe driver discovered a skeleton outside a naval base in Sattahip district, Chon Buri, yesterday, October 13. Officials believe the remains to be ancient human bones. Officers from Sattahip Police Station were alerted to the discovery outside Abhakornkiatiwong Hospital, located within the Sattahip Naval Base, at around 11am. The remains were found near the hospital’s entrance, where workers were…
- Thailand News
French tourist’s complaint leads to arrest of 4 Israeli soldiers in Koh Pha Ngan drug party
A complaint from a French national led to the arrest of four Israeli soldiers who threw a drug party at a villa on Koh Pha Ngan, an island in the southern province of Surat Thani. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) Koh Pha Ngan Tourist Police received a complaint through the 1155…
- Thailand News
Thai woman struck by lightning while hiking in Mae Hong Son
A 30 year old Thai woman sustained serious injuries after being struck by lightning while hiking on Doi Pui Luang mountain in the northern province of Mae Hong Son on Saturday, October 11. The woman, Phattharaporn, travelled from her home province of Nakhon Si Thammarat in southern Thailand to hike through a trail on Doi Pui Luang mountain, located in the…
- Pattaya News
Thai woman and Australian husband accuse Pattaya police of extortion
A Thai woman and her Australian husband accused a police officer of extorting 20,000 baht from them at Mueang Pattaya Police Station yesterday, October 13. The 25 year old Thai woman, identified only as Mint, shared details of the alleged corruption with local news outlet Athip Burapa, hoping to reclaim the money and bring the incident to light. The incident reportedly…
- Phuket News
Indian man wanted for attacking Phuket transwoman and stealing 10,000 baht
An Indian man remains at large after attacking a Thai transwoman in her rented room in Phuket and stealing 10,000 baht in cash from her yesterday, October 13. The Thai transgender victim took to social media and shared her story with local news outlets to warn others and help locate the Indian suspect. In an interview with the Phuket Times…
- Bangkok News
Indian man caught after wielding fake gun at Siam Square in Bangkok
An Indian man allegedly caused a disturbance while holding a gun-shaped lighter in a Bangkok shopping district yesterday, October 13. Authorities suspect he was under the influence of cannabis. Officers from Pathumwan Police Station were called to the Siam Square area near the Siam BTS Station at around 4pm. Thai and foreign shoppers panicked as a foreign man screamed and…
- Thailand News
Thai man wanted for allegedly killing and dumping body in Phetchaburi pond
Police are hunting for a Thai man suspected of killing a woman and dumping her body in a pond in the southern province of Phetchaburi. The victim’s body was found strangled and bound to a wooden log. Residents in Nong Ya Plong district of Phetchaburi discovered the body of the missing woman, 55 year old Ladda Dodesang, in the pond…
- Thailand News
Thai transwoman caught on CCTV stealing from drunk man sleeping in car
CCTV footage outside an entertainment venue in Ayutthaya province captured a Thai transwoman stealing from an intoxicated man who had fallen asleep in his car. The suspect was reportedly well known among locals for her history of theft. The theft victim, Sitti Wechadet, filed a complaint with the police on behalf of his older brother, who reported having his cash,…
- Bangkok News
Thai taxi driver steals phone from Japanese passenger after coffee favour
A Thai taxi driver allegedly tricked a Japanese woman into buying him a coffee at a convenience store before stealing one of her mobile phones while she was making a payment. A friend of the victim, Namwhan Apinya, shared details of the theft on her Facebook account today, October 9. The incident reportedly occurred at a convenience store at around 10am…
- Phuket News
Thief at large after stealing speedboat and abandoning it at see off Phuket
Police are searching for a thief who stole a speedboat from a travel agency and later abandoned it at sea off Nai Yang Beach in Phuket. The company asked local news page Phuket Times to report on the stolen speedboat, named Kantee, yesterday, October 8, in hopes of finding clues to its whereabouts. The boat was stolen at around 11.40pm…
- Thailand News
Family suspects murder after Thai man found hanging with 7 stab wounds
Police are investigating the death of a Thai man who was found hanging in his bedroom in the northern province of Phetchabun, with seven stab wounds to his abdomen. His family believes he may have been murdered. Officers from Lom Sak Police Station were called to a house in Lom Sak sub-district, Lom Sak district, Phetchabun, at 7.23am yesterday, October 8,…
- Thailand News
18 sports commentators arrested for illegal football streaming and gambling promotion
Police yesterday, October 8, raided six locations and arrested 18 sports influencers and commentators involved in illegal football streaming and online gambling promotion. Information gathered by the Social Listening and Monitoring Centre under the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) revealed several unauthorised websites broadcasting live football matches. Each broadcast featured multiple well-known Thai sports influencers and commentators. Some of the streamers…
- Pattaya News
Thai woman rescued after being held captive by Chinese nationals in Pattaya
A Thai woman sought help from police officers, claiming that Chinese nationals held her captive at a luxury hotel in Pattaya after she agreed to open a mule account for them. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) A Thai man, identified only as Bird, visited Mueang Pattaya Police Station at around 6am yesterday,…
- Thailand News
Parents of Thai chef found dead in Cambodia suspect foul play
The parents of a Thai chef who was found dead on a street in Poipet, Cambodia, on Tuesday, October 7, suspect he may have been fatally assaulted and are calling for an investigation into his death. Meanwhile, netizens questioned his alleged involvement in a call centre scam after his name was reportedly linked to a mule account. The death of…
- Bangkok News
Fake doctor arrested for supplying crystal meth to LGBTQ clients in Bangkok
Police arrested a man posing as a doctor for distributing crystal meth to LGBTQIA+ clients during a sting operation at a love hotel in Bangkok yesterday, October 7. The suspect allegedly offered drugs to gay couples during their sexual activities and even participated in the encounters himself. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger…
- Thailand News
Thai couple caught on viral videos having sex in disabled bathroom
A Thai TikTok user exposed a couple online after they were caught engaging in sexual activity inside a bathroom for disabled and elderly customers at a petrol station. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) Four explicit videos of the couple were shared by the TikTok account, @user4609781679653, yesterday, October 7. Some of…
- Thailand News
Thai student suspects foul play after mother found dead in Japan spa
A 20 year old Thai woman is suspecting foul play and seeking an investigation into the death of her mother, who was found lying naked in a spa in Japan after six months of employment. The young woman, Kanyavee “Mint” Nanongtoom, a second-year veterinary student, met with Paveena Hongsakul, founder of the Pavena Foundation for Children and Women, yesterday, October…
- Thailand News
Durian warehouse owner cancels assault reward and cuts ties with son
A durian warehouse owner in Chumphon cancelled his reward for a physical assault on his son’s mistress and announced that he is severing ties with his son in an effort to resolve the matter peacefully. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) The prominent businessman in Lang Suan district, Chumphon province, Arnon Rodthong,…
- Thailand News
Icelandic man arrested for drifting rental pickup truck in Chon Buri
Police arrested an Icelandic man yesterday, October 7, after he was caught drifting a rented pickup truck in Chon Buri. Motorists shared videos of the reckless driving on social media, which attracted widespread attention from local media outlets. The pickup truck in the video was an orange Ford Raptor, and the driver was reported to be a foreign national. In one…
- Thailand News
Taiwanese man caught smuggling live animals at Bangkok airport
Officers at the wildlife checkpoint at Don Mueang International Airport apprehended a Taiwanese man attempting to smuggle protected animals by concealing them on his body. According to the official Facebook page of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP), the suspect, identified as 54 year old Chiu Kuo-shu, was arrested yesterday, October 7. Chiu was due to…
