- Thailand News
Naked and afraid: Thai man confronts thief with desperate plea
A Thai man shared a video of his plea to a thief on social media and sought help from local police officers in the northern province of Chiang Rai after his condominium room was a victim of two robberies. The victim shared the video, in which he begged the thief not to break into his room, on the news Facebook…
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Thai mother ignores after new husband sexually assaults daughter
A Thai father is taking legal action against his ex-wife’s new husband after the man sexually assaulted his 16 year old daughter while the mother allegedly turned a blind eye for financial reasons. The 16 year old girl from Pattaya turned to Channel 7 after her biological mother refused to help and did not believe her account of the sexual assault…
- Thailand News
Family suspect black magic in deaths of Thai man and daughter
A Thai man and his daughter died under mysterious circumstances in their home in the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat. Relatives suspect their deaths may be linked to the woman’s belief in black magic. A relative visited the home of 87 year old Samreng and his 57 year old daughter, Katechada, in the Pak Phun sub-district of Mueang Nakhon…
- Thailand News
Nong Bua Lamphu gunman surrenders amid hunger, exhaustion
The Thai gunman who murdered three people in the Isaan province of Nong Bua Lamphu surrendered to the police today, claiming exhaustion and hunger. The 58 year old gunman, Samart, hid in the Na Klang district of Nong Bua Lamphu forest after he shot dead three victims in the Si Bun Rueng district yesterday, November 27. The three victims were…
- Thailand News
Hospital blunder blamed for death of pregnant wife and unborn son
A Thai man is seeking justice following the tragic deaths of his pregnant wife and unborn son, attributing their demise to a misdiagnosis at a hospital in the Si Racha district of Chon Buri. The 39 year old man, Wissanu Kirdchor, transported the bodies of his 39 year old wife, Lampai Pew-on, and their unborn son to their home province…
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Thai Grab rider arrested for attempted rape of university student
Police arrested a Thai Grab rider yesterday for the attempted rape of a female passenger, a university student, at her destination near a university in the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima. The 20 year old student from Suranaree University of Technology filed a complaint at Pho Klang Police Station yesterday, November 27. She explained that she booked the ride from…
- Thailand News
Nong Bua Lamphu gunman hides in forest, declares intent to kill another
The Thai gunman who shot and killed three people in the Isaan province of Nong Bua Lamphu has been hiding in a forest since yesterday, November 27. He declared that he intends to kill another victim before surrendering to the police. The 57 year old gunman, identified as Samart, fled from the Sui Bun Rueang district to the Na Klang…
- Thailand News
Thai police ignore hit-and-run case linked to stolen vehicle (video)
A Thai couple urged police officers in the central province of Pathum Thani to take their hit-and-run case more seriously, as they also suspect the perpetrator of being involved in stolen vehicle trafficking. Following police inaction, the couple, Suthat Naenchoo and Nongluck Chansook, sought help from non-profit organisation Saimai Survive to seek justice. The organisation held a press conference yesterday,…
- Thailand News
Thai man swindles 1.1 million baht from Chinese man
Police arrested a 26 year old Thai man for defrauding a Chinese national of 1.1 million baht. He claimed to have close connections with a senior police officer and offered to secure the release of the Chinese national’s friend from detention. The Chinese national filed a complaint against the 26 year old Thai man named Thanajit in March last year over…
- Phuket News
Thai transwomen fight over foreign client on Phuket’s Bangla Road
Another physical fight broke out between Thai transwomen on Soi Bangla in Phuket last night, reportedly over a dispute to win the heart, and wallet, of a foreign client. Local news outlet Phuket Times reported on the incident, which occurred on the yesterday, November 26. “Ladyboys! Violent altercation! Bangla Road, Patong. Fighting over a foreign client. Ignoring repeated warnings. Locals…
- Bangkok News
Thai man urged by police to retrieve lost wallet containing drugs
Bangkok police officers yesterday took to social media to search for a Thai man who accidentally dropped his wallet containing drugs at a shopping mall in the Prawet district. Officers from Prawet Police Station shared a picture of the wallet on their Facebook page yesterday, November 26, accompanied by a caption that read: “Nong Nat… You lost your wallet at…
- Thailand News
10,000 baht digital wallet theft behind fatal shooting in Nong Bua Lamphu
The theft of a 10,000-baht financial handout under the digital wallet scheme is reportedly the motive behind a fatal shooting in the Isaan province of Nong Bua Lamphu today. The Naresuan Rescue Association reported this morning that a mass shooting occurred in the Si Bun Rueang district. Three people lost their lives in the incident, while the gunman, 58 year…
- Thailand News
Note-worthy theft: Singer hits a sour note as tenant steals treasures
A famous Thai singer is on the hunt for his foreign tenant, who vanished after failing to pay rent for several months. The tenant also absconded with furniture, antiques, and other valuables from the singer’s property in Sing Buri province. The 57 year old Thai man, Suppanat Chatpattarachai, filed a complaint with Mueang Sing Buri Police Station on November 24,…
- Thailand News
BREAKING: 4 killed in Nong Bua Lamphu mass shooting, gunman on the run
Another mass shooting occurred in the Isaan province of Nong Bua Lamphu today, November 27, claiming four lives in the Si Bun Rueang district. The gunman is currently at large, reportedly fleeing the scene on a blue motocross motorcycle. The official Facebook page of the Narresuan Rescue Association reported the shocking incident in the Ban Fai Hin community, located in…
- Thailand News
Dashcam footage exposes foreign man attack on tuk tuk driver (video)
A Thai woman took to social media to search for a foreign man who attacked a Thai tuk tuk driver during a ride on a road in the Isaan province of Khon Kaen. The woman, who witnessed the physical assault, shared dashcam footage of the incident with a local news Facebook page to draw the attention of the police and…
- Thailand News
Australian man melts hearts with sweet chat with Butterbear
An Australian man went viral among Thai TikTokers after a heartwarming TikTok video captured his lovely conversation with Thailand’s beloved mascot, Butterbear. The video was shared yesterday, November 25, by a Thai woman identified only as Kae. It featured her foreign boyfriend engaging in a video call with Butterbear, showcasing a sweet and affectionate tone. The clip, posted on her…
- Thailand News
Thai monk in Isaan denies sexual encounter allegation with followers
A Thai monk in the Isaan province of Maha Sarakham denied engaging in sexual activities with his followers and accused another monk of attempting to tarnish his reputation due to a financial dispute. The accusations against the renowned monk surfaced after the news Facebook page J Moi V+ (เจ๊มà¸à¸¢ v+) shared the story yesterday, November 25. The page claimed to…
- Thailand News
Thai nurse accused of defrauding soldier of nearly 700,000 baht
A Thai soldier fell victim to a romance scam allegedly orchestrated by a nurse and appealed for the woman to return nearly 700,000 baht, as his family is now in financial crisis. He admitted ignoring warnings from his son. The 50 year old soldier sought help from the non-profit organisation Saimai Survive after losing nearly 700,000 baht to the 41…
- Thailand News
Thai man sorry for brutal assault of Bangkok taxi driver (video)
A Thai man yesterday turned himself in at a police station after brutally assaulting a 70 year old taxi driver following an accident on Borommaratchachonnani Road in Bangkok on November 19. The old driver, who has no family members, remains in hospital since the incident. A viral video shared on a Facebook news page showed the motorcycle rider, later identified…
- Thailand News
Govt criticised for closing road for bus blaze merit-making ceremony
Thai motorists criticised government officials for closing Vibhavadi-Rangsit Road yesterday to host a merit-making ceremony for the 23 victims of the tragic bus blaze, which caused heavier-than-usual traffic congestion. The fire broke out on a coach bus carrying students and teachers from Wat Khao Phraya Sangkharam School during a field trip on October 1, resulting in the deaths of 23…
- Thailand News
Tensions rise on Thai-Myanmar border over alleged incursion
The Thai-Myanmar border in the Pai district of the northern province of Mae Hong Son is experiencing heightened tensions after the United Wa State Army (UWSA), also known as Red Wa, reportedly encroached on Thai territory. ThaiRath reported today, November 26, that the Shan State National Army (SSNA) revealed the situation along the border at Doi Nong Luang and Doi…
- Thailand News
Shooting near Samut Prakan crocodile farm kills 4, injures 1 (video)
A shooting in a residential area near a crocodile farm in Samut Prakan province around 8.30pm yesterday resulted in the deaths of four people, including the gunman, and left an eight year old girl seriously injured. Officers from Mueang Samut Prakan Police Station received a report of the shooting yesterday, November 25, and rushed to the scene, a house in…
- Thailand News
Drunk Thai man fatally stabs stranger after intrusion and drug use
A drunk Thai man today stabbed a drug-addicted stranger to death after he entered his room in the central province of Ratchaburi without permission and then used drugs in his accommodation. Officers from Photharam Police Station were called to investigate the lifeless body of a Thai man named Noi, found lying face-up on a road leading to a village in…
- Phuket News
Shore thing: Foreign couple shamed by locals for public sex on Phuket beach
Another foreign couple faced criticism from locals in Phuket after they were caught engaging in sexual activity on Kata Beach yesterday. A picture of the foreign couple, whose nationalities remain unidentified, was shared by the Phuket Times. The page posted the image for its followers today, November 25, with a caption that read… “It’s windy and chilly. Foreign tourists were…
- Thailand News
Thai soldiers save stranded Chinese man from watery trap (video)
Thai soldiers rescued a Chinese man who was trapped for three days in a 10-metre-deep water well in a forest near the Thai-Myanmar border in the northern province of Tak. Soldiers from the Ratchamanu Task Force Headquarters in Mae Sot district were patrolling the area last night, November 24, at around 8.30pm to prevent drug and human trafficking. During their…
- Thailand News
Thai couple accuses ex-employee of stealing 5 million baht in cash and gold
A Thai couple suspected their ex-employee of stealing cash and gold accessories worth over 5 million baht from their home in the northern province of Lampang. The couple, whose identities have not been disclosed, filed a complaint with Kelang Nakhon Police Station after discovering the theft. Their home, located in Mueang Lampang district, also operates as a second-hand auto parts store.…
- Bangkok News
12 year old boy saves suicidal teen girl from Chao Phraya, Bangkok
Thai media outlets and netizens praised a 12 year old boy for the rescue of a 17 year old girl from an attempted suicide in the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok on Friday. The Ruamkatanyu Foundation at Bang Phong Phang Police Station Facebook page shared a video of the young hero on Friday, November 22. In the caption, the foundation…
- Thailand News
Thai man commits suicide after shooting 2 women over love fraud
A 60 year old Thai man committed suicide in the middle of a rice field in the central province of Ayutthaya after shooting two women, allegedly for cheating him out of money in a love fraud. The two victims remain in critical condition. A local discovered the two injured women on Bang Pla Mor Temple Road in the Ban Barn…
- Thailand News
No Bathing Trip but lots of noise as safety ride becomes a gamble (videos)
The Phetchabun Provincial Transport Department and police emphasised safety improvement in the controversial motorcycle trip, known as the No Bathing Trip as only one death was reported. However, gambling, fake banknotes, and loud noises continued to make headlines. A group of more than 6,000 motorcyclists and their followers, led by the YouTuber May Rai Ratchada, held their annual No Bathing Trip on…
- Thailand News
Drunk deputy district chief kills 2 teenagers, injures 1 in Tak car crash
A drunk deputy district chief crashed her pickup into a motorcycle carrying three Thai teenagers on a road in the northern province of Tak, resulting in two deaths and one serious injury. Officers from Umphang Police Station were alerted to the fatal accident on the Mae Sot-Umphang Road in the Umphang district of Tak at approximately 8.15pm on Friday, November…