- Bangkok News
Bangkok taxi driver returns 154,000 baht to Japanese passenger
A Bangkok taxi driver has returned more than 154,000 baht in cash to a Japanese passenger who had left it in his cab. The woman, who had already flown back to Japan on March 6, never expected to see her valuables again. The 63 year old taxi driver, Chum Khamwiangsa, handed the black bag full of cash to Phithak Santirat…
- Thailand News
Thai woman mistaken for sister stabbed 18 times by sister’s ex
A Thai man mistook his former sister-in-law for his ex-wife yesterday stabbed her 18 times at the side of a road in the central province of Ayutthaya. Officers from Phak Hai Police Station were alerted to the stabbing at about 6.15am, yesterday, March 6. Upon arrival, they found the 39 year old woman, Waraporn, with severe injuries. She sustained at…
- Thailand News
Ayutthaya acting school director arrested for sexually assaulting 13 schoolboys
Police yesterday arrested an acting school director in the central province of Ayutthaya for sexually assaulting 13 schoolboys aged between eight and 12 years old. The child sex abuse at a school in the Bang Sai district of Ayutthaya came to light after the parents of one of the victims discovered it from their son. The parents then filed a…
- Thailand News
Thai woman confesses to killing husband with her son’s help
The body of a Thai man abandoned by the roadside in a forest in Chon Buri was not the result of a car accident or theft, he was murdered by his wife and her son allegedly over physical abuse and a financial issue. A Thai man and his colleagues stumbled upon the lifeless body of a man while working in…
- Phuket News
Laundrette looter! Foreign thief caught airing dirty laundry in Phuket
CCTV footage from a 24-hour laundrette in Phuket this week captured a man, believed to be a foreigner, stealing clothes belonging to the shop’s customers. A Thai man shared footage of the theft, at around 11pm on Monday, March 3, on social media to warn others who use the laundry shop in the Kathu neighbourhood of Phuket. He believed that…
- Thailand News
Military drill blunder leaves 4 Thais injured in South Korea
Two fighter planes mistakenly dropped eight bombs in a residential area in South Korea during a military drill between the country and the United States, resulting in 15 injuries. Four of the injured victims are Thai nationals. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Nikorndate Palangkul, reported that the ministry received notification of the bombing in Pocheon,…
- Thailand News
Thai motorcyclist praised for his kindness to disabled man in Bangkok
Thai TikTok users praised a Thai motorcyclist for helping a disabled man in a wheelchair cross a steep bridge in Bangkok. The female TikToker, @aileen_eenn, shared a video of the incident on Tuesday, March 4 to highlight the generosity of the motorcyclist. She added a caption to the video stating, “Others may not notice your good deeds, but I do.”…
- Thailand News
Thai lottery seller’s ‘magic’ massage leaves elderly woman with broken leg
Police arrested a Thai lottery vendor in the northern province of Chiang Rai for providing a magic massage to an 70 year old client, which resulted in a broken leg. The 70 year old Thai woman, Kham, filed a complaint with officers at Phrayamengrai Police Station after spending 20 days in hospital. She reported that the lottery vendor, later identified…
- Thailand News
Thai man caught on CCTV footage raping daughter of close friend
A Thai mother installed a security camera in her 11 year old daughter’s bedroom and caught her husband’s close friend raping her daughter while she and her husband were away from home at work. The mother, 30 year old Noi, yesterday filed a sexual assault complaint with the Uthai Police Station and subsequently submitted the matter to the Be One…
- Thailand News
Repeat offender caught filming in football field bathroom in Nonthaburi
A security guard at a football field in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok caught a Thai man on Sunday recording videos of naked soccer players while they were showering. No legal action was taken. The 35 year old security team leader, Hammueyoh Awae, shared a video of the moment he caught the suspect in the football field’s bathroom on his Facebook…
- Pattaya News
Failed enhancement: Pattaya rescuers remove steel ring from man’s penis
A Pattaya rescue team was called into action to remove a stainless steel ring from a Thai man’s penis. The man had hoped the ring would boost his sexual performance but he ended up in hospital instead. The 45 year old Thai man, whose identity remains undisclosed, visited a private hospital in Pattaya for treatment. His genital area was swollen…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok residents raise alarm over illegal condo rentals, prostitution
Furious residents in Bangkok’s Nana district say their once-tranquil homes have been turned into a noisy nightmare, thanks to illegal condo rentals and prostitution. They claim foreigners are not only flouting the rules but also running a seedy prostitution racket, sparking serious safety concerns. People’s Party MP Bhuntin Noumjerm brought the issue to public attention, highlighting the ongoing distress faced by…
- Thailand News
Thai family of 3 escape safely after roof collapse due to termites
A family of three fled their home in the eastern province of Rayong this week after their roof collapsed due to termite damage. Rescuers from the Sawang Phonkusol Rayong Foundation rushed to the scene at a house in Soi Koh Kloy 5, in Rayong’s Mueang district, on Tuesday, March 4, to investigate the collapse. The homeowner, along with her husband…
- Thailand News
Thai dancer shocked after drink spiked with sexual stimulant
A Thai dancer had a terrifying brush with death after suffering a severe shock mid-performance at a temple in Kamphaeng Phet. The culprit? A mystery drink laced with a sexual stimulant, handed to him by a member of the audience. The official Facebook page of the Mor Lam performance band, หมอลำใจเกินร้อย (Mor Lam Jai Kern Roi, meaning over 100% spirit…
- Phuket News
Phuket taxi driver’s dash after runaway Russian fare dodgers
A Thai taxi driver chased after a Russian couple who allegedly fled without paying their fare upon arriving at their destination in Phuket. The couple still refused to settle the bill after the driver caught up with them. The Phuket Times shared pictures and a video of the argument between the Russian couple and the Thai taxi driver today, March…
- Bangkok News
Thai woman crashes car into boyfriend’s vehicle over jealousy
A Thai woman crashed her car into her boyfriend’s vehicle on a road in the Romklao district of Bangkok last night, following a dispute driven by jealousy. The argument arose after her boyfriend had repeatedly sneaked out to party with his friends. The Facebook page ZOOM Rayong shared a video of the incident, with a caption reading, “The couple argued,…
- Thailand News
Parcel farce: Thai woman’s bomb scare turns out to be ex-plosive gift
A Thai woman called officers from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit to investigate a suspicious parcel at her home in the northern province of Nan, only to discover that the item inside was not a bomb but a gift from an ex-boyfriend. The woman contacted EOD officials at her home in the Du Tai sub-district of Nan after finding…
- Thailand News
Chinese man arrested at Thailand-Cambodia border with fake passport
Immigration Bureau officers today arrested a Chinese man at a border checkpoint in the Isaan province of Sa Kaeo for entering the country with a fake passport. As part of measures to tackle call centre scam operations, Thai officials implemented stricter inspections at border checkpoints nationwide. Officers at the Ban Khlong Luek Border Checkpoint followed these directives and managed to…
- Thailand News
Car accident or theft linked to dead body found in eastern Thailand
Thai workers yesterday discovered the lifeless body of a Thai man on a roadside forest in Chon Buri. It is suspected that he was killed in a car accident. The 44 year old Thai man, Weerapong, called Huay Yai Police Station to investigate the decomposed body in the forest on the side of Highway 331 (Sattahip-Chachoengsao) at 11am yesterday, March…
- Thailand News
Thai man shares shocking venomous snake surprise in ice pop
A Thai man in the central province of Ratchaburi took to Facebook to share his shocking discovery of a venomous snake in his ice pop. The man posted pictures of his ice lolly yesterday, March 4, with a caption that read, “The doe-eyed snake, are you dead yet? Black bean ice pop from an ice cream cart. This is the real…
- Pattaya News
2 Foreign men give Pattaya monks a lift and get blessings in return
Two foreign motorcyclists went viral on Thai social media after a TikTok video showed them offering a ride to two Thai monks in Pattaya. The monks rewarded them with gifts for their kindness. The TikTok user @tubs096 shared a video of himself and his friend giving the monks a lift. In the video, the TikToker could be heard saying, “Just…
- Thailand News
Seeing red: Thai motorists take legal aim at Mazda menace (video)
Thai motorists have initiated legal proceedings against the driver of a red Mazda hatchback, notorious for reckless driving and aggressive behaviour, especially targeting motorcyclists. One victim claimed his actions were akin to attempted murder. The Thai man, better known as “Pete Red Mazda,” regularly shared dashcam footage on Facebook, often complaining about the behaviour of other motorists, mainly motorcyclists. His…
- Thailand News
Thai woman accuses ex-husband of embezzling her business
A Thai woman is seeking justice for herself and her children after her ex-husband embezzled her business and house in the central province of Pathum Thani. The victim, 38 year old Sarinrat Kasemmatchawang, filed an embezzlement complaint with officers at Suan Phrik Thai Police Station, but the case made no progress. As a result, she turned to news agencies, urging…
- Phuket News
Phuket locals demand action against foreign beggars targeting tourists
Locals in the Patong neighbourhood of Phuket demanded official action against foreign beggars asking for money from tourists, fearing a negative impact on the province’s reputation. Newshawk Phuket shared a video yesterday, March 3, showing one of two foreign women asking a foreign man for money. The page reported that the incident took place in the Patong area of Phuket…
- Thailand News
Thai drug addict kills 2 year old nephew by slamming him to ground
A Thai drug addict killed his two year old nephew by slamming the boy to the ground outside a house in the southern province of Satun yesterday, March 3. A relative of the child victim called officers from Tha Phae Police Station and rescuers to the scene. The relative revealed that he heard two thuds and rushed to check the…
- Thailand News
Thai photocopy shop owner denies attempted rape accusation
The owner of a photocopy shop in the Isaan province of Udon Thani denied an attempted rape accusation by a Thai teacher and offered 20,000 baht in compensation to the alleged victim to settle the matter legally. The Thai teacher, Nachanok Intasang, accused the shop owner of attempting to rape her on Saturday, March 1. She visited the shop to…
- Pattaya News
EM tagged foreigner lures Pattaya women into robbery and assault
Women in Pattaya have warned each other after a foreign man wearing an electronic monitoring (EM) bracelet allegedly lured them into hotel rooms to rob and murder them. The Facebook page เดินรอบพัทยา (which translates to Walking Around Pattaya) shared a video of the accused foreign man, along with a warning to local women. According to the page, the foreigner frequently…
- Thailand News
Koh Pha Ngan police accused of ignoring foreign cannabis thieves
A Thai cannabis shop owner accused police officers on Koh Pha Ngan island, in the southern province of Surat Thani, of inaction after they allegedly ignored a cannabis theft committed by two foreigners on February 26. Jariya Kamonrat, the owner of the cannabis shop, Monkey’s Dispensary, posted in a Facebook group for business operators on Koh Pha Ngan to seek…
- Thailand News
Drunk Thai photocopy shop owner allegedly tries to rape customer
A Thai teacher narrowly escaped an attempted rape by a drunk photocopy shop owner in the Isaan province of Udon Thani after he locked her inside while she was using the service. The victim, Nachanok Intasang, shared a video on Facebook revealing her terrifying experience on Saturday, March 1. She posted a video alongside a picture of the photocopy shop…
- Thailand News
Thai MotoGP bid runs out of track as Thailand hits the brakes
Chang International Circuit chairman Newin Chidchob expressed his disappointment on Facebook that the Thai government has decided not to extend the MotoGP contract in 2027. Newin took to his Facebook account, ลุงเนวิน (meaning Uncle Newin), to inform Thai MotoGP fans that the event would be held at Chang International Circuit for the last time in 2026 unless the Ministry of Tourism…
