- Thailand News
Death toll in Phuket landslide rises to 9, including 2 Russians
The death toll from the flash flood and landslide in Phuket rose to nine, with two of the deceased being Russian nationals. Ten people were injured while dozens remain missing. The heavy rain from 1am today, August 23, led to a flash flood and landslide in the community near Kitti Sangkatam Temple in the Mueang district of Phuket. The residential area located…
- Thailand News
Police hunt 3 Thai thieves for Bangkok apartment robbery
Police are reviewing CCTV footage in a bid to identify and track down three Thai thieves who stole 50,000 baht in cash, three mobile phones, and a gold bracelet from three victims at an apartment in the Bangkok Yai district today. Officers from the Bangkok Yai Police Station swooped on an apartment room in Soi Charan Sanitwong 12 after the…
- Thailand News
Thai teacher suspected of creating explicit images of schoolgirls
Thai schoolgirls in the southern province of Pattalung suspected their male teacher of creating explicit images of them and sharing them on the Instagram application. A schoolgirl and her parents filed a complaint at Khok Cha-ngai Police Station today, August 23, after she came across nude images of herself on Instagram. She brought the matter to teachers but the school…
- Thailand News
Thai man accuses cop of assault after he honked truck horn (video)
A Thai man accused a police officer in Samut Prakan province, near Bangkok, of physically assaulting him, even though he did not violate any laws and only honked his truck horn to greet a passing friend. The Thai truck driver shared a video on Facebook, where he and his girlfriend were seen arguing with a traffic police officer from the…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok restaurant owner accused of trying to slap foreign tourists
A Thai tour guide accused the owner of a Michelin Guide-recommended restaurant in Bangkok of attempting to slap foreign tourists after a reservation dispute. The Facebook user, Burapa Seiko, shared the story on the Facebook page, พวกเราคือผู้บริโภค (meaning “we are consumers”), yesterday, August 22. He introduced himself as a tour guide who provides services to foreigners travelling in Thailand. Burapa…
- Pattaya News
Indian man attacked by fellow countrymen in Pattaya (video)
An Indian man lost consciousness on a footpath along Pattaya Tai Road after being attacked by a gang of fellow countrymen in the early hours of yesterday. A video of the physical assault went viral on Thai social media yesterday, August 22. The footage showed the Indian victim running away from a group of fellow countrymen along Pattaya Tai Road…
- Thailand News
3 Chinese men arrested in online gambling and call centre scam
Immigration Bureau officers arrested three Chinese men in Chon Buri for operating a multinational online gambling and call centre scam with over 5.5 billion baht in circulation. The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China requested cooperation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand to arrest the Chinese suspect, 47 year old Su, for fraud and operating a casino.…
- Phuket News
1 killed and 4 injured in flash flood and landslide in Phuket (video)
A devastating flash flood and landslide struck the popular holiday resort of Phuket near Kata Temple in the Mueang district, killing one person and injuring four others. Thai government officials made it known that people were reported missing but their identities have not yet been made public. Prachachat news agency reported that heavy rain hit many areas of Phuket at…
- Thailand News
Bulletproof Buriram man survives triple shooting, claims immortality
A Thai man shot his foe three times in a village in the Isaan province of Buriram amid a seven-year feud, after the victim claimed he was immortal. Remarkably, the victim’s boast turned out to be true as he survived the shooting. The victim, 40 year old Somchai, sought justice at Satuek Police Station, claiming that his foe, 44 year…
- Phuket News
Kyrgyzstan boxer wanted for raping Thai sauna worker in Phuket
Officers at Chalong Police Station in Phuket are searching for a Kyrgyzstan boxer after he allegedly raped a 19 year old Thai worker at a sauna near his boxing gym. The 19 year old Thai victim filed a complaint at Chalong Police Station yesterday, August 21, immediately after the sexual assault took place. She explained that the mixed martial arts…
- Thailand News
Thai dancer and her boyfriend arrested for child prostitution
Chiang Mai police arrested a 20 year old Thai dancer and her boyfriend on charges of child prostitution. The woman alleged that dancing did not provide sufficient income, leading her to become a part-time sex worker and recruit other underage dancers into prostitution. Anti-human trafficking organisations ZOE and the Immanuel Foundation reported the child prostitution racket to the Cyber Crime…
- Thailand News
3 Thai TikTok stars arrested for 6 million baht Forex scam
Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) arrested three Thai TikTok stars for deceiving victims in a Forex scam, causing a total loss exceeding 6 million baht. The three arrested TikTokers were identified as a 31 year old woman named Apinya, a 43 year old man named Rattawut, and a 41 year old woman named Prapakorn. Various valuables worth approximately 6…
- Thailand News
Thai father crashes car into son-in-law for abusing his daughter
A Thai father deliberately crashed his car into his abusive son-in-law after the man repeatedly assaulted his daughter. In the subsequent collision, a police officer and a witness who had tried to intervene in the physical domestic abuse were also injured. Officers from the Sriracha Police Station and rescuers from the Sawang Prateep Foundation were called to a house in…
- Phuket News
2 Chinese women and foreign-Thai couple clash in Phuket mall
Police are searching for a foreign man and his Thai wife after two Chinese women accused the couple of physically assaulting them outside a shopping mall in Phuket. The Chinese woman named Wu and her daughter named Jang filed a complaint at Wichit Police Station in Phuket on Tuesday, August 20, after an altercation with the foreign man and his…
- Thailand News
Japanese man loses 310,000 baht to visa scam and corrupt police
A Japanese man filed a complaint with the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) after losing 300,000 baht in a visa scam and an additional 10,000 baht to a corrupt Thai cyber cop. The victim, 51 year old Shinichi Maeda, who runs a clothing export business in Thailand, revealed to CIB police that he has been living in Thailand for 20 years…
- Politics News
Digital wallet scheme to offer cash option for vulnerable groups
The digital wallet policy conundrum, promoted by the Pheu Thai Party, has taken a new turn, with vulnerable residents potentially receiving 10,000 baht in cash rather than digital currency. Following the leadership change, rumours about the possible cancellation of the digital wallet scheme raised concern among those eagerly anticipating the funds. Many were worried that the new Prime Minister Paetongtarn…
- Phuket News
Taxi to the danger zone: Driver stabbed in Phuket passenger showdown
An airport taxi driver stabbed a fellow driver outside a hotel in the Patong neighbourhood of Phuket yesterday after a dispute over passengers. Officers from Patong Police Station investigated the stabbing outside Novotel Vintage Park Resort and arrested the attacker, 55 year old Raphiphan Saelor, at the scene. The injured victim, 40 year old Apinan Boonpha, was rushed to hospital…
- Thailand News
Trans leader’s TikTok blunder: A careless like for a disabled spot
A Thai transgender community leader apologised for an inappropriate TikTok video mocking people with disabilities and using a special car park for disabled people, stating that she was careless and focused only on gaining likes and shares on social media. Esor News 3 reposted the TikTok video of the renowned transgender community leader, Nattanon “Tor” Sudtanon, on August 20, drawing…
- Thailand News
Old Thai man arrested after defending business partner against affair accusation
Police arrested an 80 year old Thai man after he defended his female business partner against accusations of an affair during an interview on a television news programme. Netizens criticised the police, claiming they treated the 80 year old unfairly. The accused Thai woman, Pimon Panwisai, sought help from non-profit organisation Saimai Survive and various news agencies after Suay accused…
- Phuket News
Thai women fight Kuwaiti tourists in Soi Bangla, Phuket (video)
Netizens have called on Patong Police Station officers and Phuket administrative officials to intensify their efforts in safeguarding the province’s reputation, following yet another physical altercation on Soi Bangla. Reports indicate that the incident involved Thai women and Kuwaiti tourists. The news Facebook page, โหดจัง จังหวัดภูเก็ต (translated as “So Brutal, Phuket Province”), shared a video today, August 21, showing Thai…
- Thailand News
Disney drops attempt to dismiss Thai doctor’s death lawsuit
Disney dropped its attempt to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the husband of a Thai doctor who died from a severe food allergy at a Disney restaurant in Florida, following controversy over Disney’s initial reliance on its Disney+ streaming service terms to argue the case. The 42 year old Thai doctor, Kanokporn Tangsuan, died from an allergic reaction after a…
- Thailand News
Thai woman fatally stabs abusive husband to protect old parents
A Thai woman stabbed her husband to death with a pair of scissors yesterday at their home in the Isaan province of Buriram due to his repeated physical abuse of her old parents. Officers from Khumueang Police Station investigated the fatal stabbing at a two-storey wooden house in the Khumeuang district of Buriram at about 9am yesterday, August 20. They…
- Thailand News
Burmese roti seller stabs Indian vendor after prime spot dispute (video)
Police yesterday arrested a Burmese roti seller for stabbing a fellow Indian roti vendor following a dispute over a prime location for their stalls outside a convenience store in the Sriracha district of Chon Buri. Officers from Sriracha Police Station yesterday, August 20, were called to the car park of a convenience store to investigate the stabbing. The 47 year…
- Thailand News
Missing Indian man found dead in abandoned Pathum Thani eatery
Officers from Khlong Luang Police Station are investigating the death of an Indian man who went missing for nearly a week before being found at an abandoned restaurant within an apartment in the central province of Pathum Thani. Suicide is suspected. The family of Jain, a 38 year old Indian man, arrived in Thailand yesterday, August 20, to search for…
- Thailand News
Thai man survives shooting, suspects disgruntled colleague
A Thai man, who survived a shooting while driving in Chon Buri, has accused a former disgruntled colleague of orchestrating the attack. He believes his Buddhist amulet played a crucial role in saving his life. The victim, 52 year old Payungsak Narin, accompanied by his lawyer, filed a complaint at Panthong Police Station in Chon Buri after the shooting occurred…
- Thailand News
Foreign man pays 1,500 baht to Thai woman after dog dispute
A foreign man paid 1,500 baht in compensation to a Thai woman in the Isaan province of Udon Thani after he crashed his motorcycle into her fence and gave her the middle finger because he was irritated by her dog’s barking. A video that went viral was recorded by the Thai woman, 45 year old Mod, and shared with Thai…
- Thailand News
Off-duty Thai cop hit by truck while aiding accident victims in Isaan
A 28 year old Thai police officer lost his life after being struck by a pickup truck on Saturday in the Isaan province of Loei while he was assisting victims of a car accident outside of his working hours. The story of the deceased police officer, Police Corporal Patipan “Hernfa” Auttaboon, came to light after his friends and colleagues expressed…
- Thailand News
Thai woman seeks justice after false affair accusation with business partner
A Thai woman is seeking justice after being falsely accused of having an affair with her 80 year old business partner by his 70 year old ex-wife. The victim claimed that her husband recently died from stress after over seven years of a legal battle with the bitter old woman. The 37 year old Thai woman, Pimon Panwisai, sought help…
- Thailand News
Thai thief falls between a rock and a hard place
A Thai thief fell into a gap between two buildings yesterday while attempting to escape arrest after breaking into an abandoned bank in the central province of Kanchanaburi. Mueang Kanchanaburi Police Station officers received a tip-off from a witness that a Thai man, approximately 40 years old, broke into a building that previously operated as a bank. Officers yesterday, August…
- Road deaths
Teenage motorcyclist killed by lorry driver while parked at red light
A 10-wheel truck driver yesterday crashed into and killed a teenage motorcyclist waiting for a red light to turn green on the Surat-Nasan Road in the southern province of Surat Thani. The fatal accident occurred at a traffic light intersection on the Surat-Nasan Road and was reported to Khun Talay Police Station at noon yesterday, August 19. The police subsequently…
