- 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
Zebra crossing accident in Sa Kaeo leads to11 year old boy’s death
A black sedan struck a Thai man and his 11 year old nephew on a zebra crossing outside Sa Kaeo Crown Prince Hospital in the Isaan province of Sa Kaeo yesterday, resulting in the boy’s death. The Office of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation in Sa Kaeo reported the fatal accident to the public after it occurred at 10.45am, yesterday, March…
- 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…
- 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
Thai diver stung by sea creatures but online critics take a bigger bite
A Thai woman issued a warning to diving enthusiasts after sustaining injuries from sea anemones and sea urchins while diving in the southern province of Chumphon. The incident occurred due to strong waves, but instead of sympathy, she found herself facing online criticism over her choice of swimsuit. The victim, identified as Fon Nongnaphat, shared a video of the incident…
- 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
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…
- Thailand News
Burmese man commits suicide in Chon Buri during video call with girlfriend
A Burmese man yesterday committed suicide on a railway track in the Bang Lamung district of Chon Buri during a video call with his girlfriend. Officers from Bang Lamung Police Station were called to the railway track near Krating Lai Temple yesterday, March 4, to investigate the death of 22 year old Burmese national Maw Asein. He was reported to…
- 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
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…
- Pattaya News
Pregnant Lao woman killed, 3 injured in tragic Pattaya crash
A pregnant Lao woman tragically lost her life yesterday, while her husband and two young daughters suffered serious injuries after a six-wheel truck collided with their motorcycle on a road in Pattaya. A crowd of locals gathered at the tragic and horrifying accident scene on Highway 331 (Chachoengsao-Sattahip) in the Bang Lamung district of Pattaya at around 4pm, yesterday, March…
- 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…
- 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 เดินรà¸à¸šà¸žà¸±à¸—ยา (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
Thai man blames social security delay for brother’s death
A Thai man blamed delayed treatment under the Social Security Office (SSO) for his brother’s death while others came forward to express their disappointment over the poor quality of medical care provided under the SSO. Facebook user Chatpat Chuthichok shared the story of his brother yesterday, March 2. His brother died in hospital on February 28 after a lengthy wait…
- 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
Love triangle leads to knife attack in Samut Prakan rented room
A messy love triangle driven by jealousy led to a knife attack yesterday in a rented room in Samut Prakan province near Bangkok. The suspect also boasted about his past crimes involving drugs and attempted murder after being arrested. A worker at a barbecue restaurant in the Bangpu Mai sub-district, Mueang district, Samut Prakan, called Ruam Katanyu Foundation rescuers, yesterday,…
- Bangkok News
Thai man with depression falls to his death near Chatuchak Market
A Thai man suffering from depression yesterday fell to his death from the car park of a shopping mall near Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok. The 47 year old man, Wanna, fell from the fourth floor of the car park, yesterday, March 2. He sustained a deep cut on his right hand, a broken left arm, and severe internal injuries…
- Phuket News
Phuket monkey steals French tourist’s phone, takes selfie (video)
A French tourist shared a hilarious TikTok video of a monkey in Phuket snatching her mobile phone and taking a selfie video. Fortunately, some Thai locals successfully helped them retrieve the phone. The French TikTok user @justinefortemps shared the video on Friday, February 28, with the caption “Monkey Hill Attack.” The footage showed a monkey, believed to be a young…
- Phuket News
2 foreign couples exposed for dine and dash at Phuket restaurants
Two Thai restaurant owners took to social media to expose two foreign couples for committing dine and dash offences at their establishments in Phuket last week. A female Thai restaurant owner, Narissara O OOp, shared a post on her Facebook account on February 28 condemning two foreigners for their fraudulent act and warning other restaurants to be cautious of the…
- Thailand News
Drunk Russian man caught in Rayong for drinking beer without paying
A Thai food vendor in the eastern province of Rayong called the police to arrest a Russian man for drinking beer at her stall without paying and attempting to give away her beer to others for free. The owner of the som tum stall on Road 4006, 35 year old Yupaporn, called Mueang Rayong Police Station to her shop yesterday, February…
- Thailand News
Thai woman accuses police of false arrest, assault, and attempted theft
A Thai woman accused police officers in the northern province of Chiang Rai of fabricating a drink driving charge against her, a physically assault, and an attempt to steal her gold bracelet on January 22. The 29 year old woman, Chonthicha, visited the Chiang Rai Provincial Police Office yesterday, February 27, to seek justice. Her lawyer accompanied her to the…
- Phuket News
Netizens condemn foreign motorists for reckless driving in Phuket
A Thai man took to TikTok to condemn foreign motorists for reckless driving after a foreign motorcyclist collided with another foreigner’s hatchback on a road in Phuket. The Thai motorist shared dashcam footage of the accident on his TikTok account, @ram_cream, yesterday, February 27. In the video caption, he criticised the foreign motorists and government officials. “#WakeUp. When will Phuket…
- Thailand News
Spanish YouTuber arrested for possession of protected animals
Police arrested a Spanish YouTuber, the ex-husband of a famous Thai model and singer, at his home in the central province of Kanchanaburi yesterday for the illegal possession of protected animals. Officers from the Immigration Bureau and the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation received a complaint regarding the alleged illegal possession of protected species by the Spanish…
- Thailand News
Thai transwoman rescued in suicide attempt over boyfriend’s affair with sister
Good Samaritans successfully intervened in a suicide attempt by a Thai transwoman on the Bhumibol 1 Bridge in Samut Prakan province near Bangkok. She claimed her decision was motivated by the discovery of her boyfriend’s affair with her sister. Motorists and pedestrians travelling on the bridge noticed the suspicious behaviour of the 30 year old transwoman, Thanakorn, and reported the matter…
- Phuket News
Search underway for missing American woman in Phuket
A jet ski rental operator on Patong Beach in Phuket contacted the police yesterday after an American woman went missing, leaving the rented jet ski floating in the sea. The operator reported the incident to Patong Police Station at approximately 11.25am, yesterday, February 27, stating that the foreign woman, later identified as 38 year old American citizen Nina Ng, disappeared.…
