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Police officer murders wife at house in central Thailand
A Thai police officer murdered his police officer wife at their home in the central province of Chantaburi. Mueang Chantaburi Police Station officers investigated the incident house in the Bang Kaja sub-district, Mueang district, Chantaburi province, and discovered the lifeless body of a female police officer from the Rayong Provincial Immigration Bureau, 51 year old Ampaiwan Kongkrajang. Ampaiwan’s body was…
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Thai investment scammers sentenced to 1,155 years in jail and 145 million baht fine
A major investment scammer and his accomplices are facing a significant legal consequence for their involvement in an investment scam that took place between 2020 and 2021 which caused the damage of over 1 billion baht. The court has sentenced them to an astounding 1,155 years in prison and imposed a hefty fine of 145 million baht. Between November 23…
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Bangkok school security guard rapes 14 year old student
A security guard at a school in the Sai Mai district of Bangkok has been accused of raping a 14 year old student. The victim, named A, sought help from the non-profit organisation Saimai Survive to accompany her to Sai Mai Police Station to report the alleged sexual assault by a 52 year old Thai man named Santi Narknoi. A…
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Police demand CCTV footage of escalator accident from Bangkok airport
Officers from the Don Mueang Police Station issued a demand to Don Mueang International Airport to provide them with the CCTV footage of the escalator accident that occurred on June 29. The police have set a deadline for the airport to comply with their request by the end of this week, warning that a summon warrant will be issued if…
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Dead body of Austrian man found in Andaman Sea, Krabi
Locals discovered the dead body of an Austrian man in the Andaman Sea, in the southern province of Krabi, near the Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park. Locals today at 10.30am reported the grim discovery at Ao Nang Police Station, the national park, and with the marine police. The lifeless body of the Austrian man was found a kilometre…
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Mini bus driver caught on viral video threatening to hit foreigner with iron bar in Phuket
A video has gone viral of a Thai minibus driver threatening to strike a foreigner with an iron bar in Phuket. The case is under investigation by the police. In the video shared yesterday, July 2, a white minivan is seen parked on a roadside in front of a coffee shop on Ratsada Road in Phuket. The driver, dressed in…
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Heartbreaking end: Love’s refusal triggers fatal shots to Thai man’s penis
A Thai man refusing to accept his relationship was over was fatally shot in the stomach and penis by his ex girlfriend’s sailor friend who defended her from his vicious attack. A rescue team and officers from Sattahip Police Station dashed to the scene in Soi Man Kaeo in the Sattahip district of Chon Buri to discover a 38 year…
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Game over for Thailand? Political interference penalty puts FIFA ban in play
A Move Forward Party (MFP) MP raised concerns about a potential ban on Thailand by the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) due to political interference. This comes after Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan allegedly exerted pressure on the President of the Football Association of Thailand (FA Thailand) to resign. The official Facebook page of FA Thailand announced on July…
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Surgical setback: Airport amputation victim’s reattachment hopes dashed for safety reasons
The son of a woman who suffered the loss of her leg at Don Mueang International Airport revealed that the planned reattachment surgery was cancelled due to concerns about his mother’s safety. The incident occurred when the woman collapsed on an escalator at the airport Wednesday morning. Prompt action was taken to rescue her, and she was swiftly transported to…
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Medical student’s tragic plunge: Bangkok condo becomes site of heartbreaking leap
A Thai medical student reportedly committed suicide by leaping from the 21st floor of his condominium, located within the premises of the Lerdsin Hospital in the Silom neighbourhood of Bangkok The deceased was identified as 24 year old Jirasak Prakartpeasat, who was a sixth-year student at the Rungsit University, and a medical student trainee at Lerdsin Hospital at the time…
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Another injured victim steps forward following escalator accident at Bangkok airport
Ten days prior to the incident involving a woman losing half of her leg at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok, a young boy experienced an escalator mishap that resulted in his foot getting trapped underneath. Fortunately, the boy made a successful recovery after receiving 11 stitches. A Thai woman yesterday lost her leg after she collapsed on the escalator…
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Political blow lands MP in hot water: Move Forward Party member apologises for assaulting woman
Move Forward Party (MFP) Member of Parliament Sirin Sanguansin yesterday reached out and apologised to the victim of a physical assault, and expressed remorse to voters disappointed by his actions. The victim, a 26 year old woman, filed a complaint against Sirin at Borwin Police Station in Chon Buri saying the MP punched her in the face while they were…
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Banked betrayal: 84-year-old mother accuses daughter of stealing 2.5 million baht
An 84 year old mother filed a complaint against her oldest daughter, accusing her of stealing 2.5 million baht from her bank account. The victim, Lek, revealed to both the media and officials at Takhli Police Station that she has five children, with her oldest daughter, 60 year old Natcha, being the alleged thief. Lek made it abundantly clear that…
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Old escalator potentially the cause of tragic accident at Bangkok Airport
Authorities at Don Mueang Airport reported that an old escalator caused the tragic accident resulting in a Thai woman losing her leg. During a press conference this afternoon, airport director Karun Thanakunjeeraphat provided an update on the victim’s condition. The victim requested a transfer from Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital to Banrungrad International Hospital. The latter hospital has since announced the good…
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Unleashed tragedy: Family pit bulls turn from pets to predators, fatally maul bedridden Thai owner
Two family pet pit bulls yesterday attacked and killed their elderly bedridden owner at a house in the Hang Chat district in the northern province of Lampang. The rescue team yesterday was notified about the death of a 78 year old Thai man named Pratheep. Upon investigating the deceased’s room on the first floor of the house, rescuers discovered a…
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Thai woman loses leg on Bangkok airport escalator
A Thai woman tragically lost her leg after collapsing on an escalator at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok today. The Director of the Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok, Karun Thanakunjeeraphat, revealed the accident took place around 8.30am today, June 29. He reported that the accident happened at an escalator in the South Corridor between Pier 4 and Pier…
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Move Forward Party MP accused of physically assaulting girlfriend
A Thai woman filed a complaint against a Move Forward Party (MFP) MP claiming he physically assaulted her. The MFP has taken immediate action by initiating investigations into the matter. Screenshots of the 26 year old Thai woman’s injuries immediately circulated on Thai social media after the posts appeared yesterday on her Instagram account. The posts contained images of a…
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Thai police accused of demanding 500,000 baht from Kazakhstan suspect
A Thai lawyer and a Kazakhstan thief accused Thai Immigration Bureau officers of demanding 500,000 baht in exchange for the temporary release of the suspect. According to a Channel 7 report, a Kazakhstan man was arrested by Thai police officers from Mueang Pattaya Police Station, and Koh Samui Police Station, after he and his friends stole from a victim on…
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Betrayal: Thai woman raped and blackmailed by ex-boyfriend in Bangkok
A 20 year old woman sought help from the public after her pervert ex-boyfriend raped and blackmailed her with explicit pictures and videos. She later discovered that the man lied about his age, employment, and marital status. The woman revealed to the administrator of a news Facebook page that she travelled to Bangkok after finishing high school. She studied at…
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Pet-ri-fying clash: Pit bull lover severely beats her mother to protect her pet
A Thai woman with a mental health issue attacked her mother with a statue after she beat her pet pit bull. The mother recovered from the severe wound on her head but still desired to live with her daughter. Kanlayakorn Laoprasert, a member of staff at a condominium in Prathum Thani province near Bangkok, revealed to the media that the…
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Teenage girl files complaint against her drug-addled mother after she abused her 4 year old brother
A teenage Thai girl filed a complaint against her drug-addled, gambling-addicted mother who physically abused her four year old brother. The 17 year old girl, Sirirat, captured videos of her mother, Rattiya, taking drugs with her boyfriend and violently assaulting her younger sibling. She handed over the videos to the community leader, Malee Kanyo, who then reported the matter to…
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Thai woman’s fingers and toes amputated during hospital visit for diarrhoea sparks outrage
A Thai woman and her husband filed a complaint against a hospital in Chon Buri after a doctor amputated the woman’s fingers and toes during her visit to the hospital for severe diarrhoea. This incident, which took place on April 12, has sparked controversy and speculation, with some netizens suggesting that the amputation was performed to save her life. The…
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Divine intervention: Buddha statue transport turns fatal, spirits stir unrest
A Thai man was killed and another injured when a Buddha statue they were transporting from Baan None Kate Temple in the northeastern province of Si Saket toppled over them. Residents believe the fatal accident occurred because the Buddha spirits did not want the statue to be moved. Baan None Kate Temple was preparing to hold a royal cremation ceremony…
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Thai woman swindles over 1 million baht from husband
A Thai man urged Channel 3 to share a story about his ex-wife, who deceived him and swindled over 1 million baht from him, to warn other men not to fall victim to a similar situation. The Thai woman, 42 year old Dee, caught the attention of 52 year old Nat on Facebook. Dee claimed to be employed at the…
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Cameraman caper: Former journalist nabbed for stealing from fellow hacks
Parliamentary Police officers arrested a former Thai journalist as he posed as a news cameraman for stealing valuables from other hacks. Police believe the suspect attempted to blackmail new Members of Parliament. Journalists from several news outlets gathered at Parliament House yesterday to interview new MPs who reported for work at Parliament. Amid the chaos, one reporter noticed the former light-fingered…
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Whale of a collection: Thai masseur wows beachgoers with intriguing 50 million baht puke treasure
A Thai masseur captivated the public’s attention by showcasing his intriguing collection of whale puke while plying his trade on beaches in the southern province of Phang Nga. If proven to be authentic, it could be worth 50 million baht. The owner of a local furniture store in Phang Nga, Wirat Ratso, invited reporters from ThaiRath to explore the whale…
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2 Thai women seek help after being lured into prostitution in India
Two Thai women sought help from a lawyer after a Thai woman and her Indian husband lured them into prostitution in India. The lawyer, Nopphon Auamson, revealed to the media yesterday, June 26, that 32 year old May and her friend 30 year old Da, who are trapped in India, called and requested he facilitate their return to Thailand. ThaiRath…
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Thai cyanide serial killer loses baby in prison, lawyer plans legal action
The Thai cyanide serial killer lost her baby last week during imprisonment in the Central Women’s Correction Institution. The killer, Sararat “Am” Rangsiwuthaporn, reportedly displayed no signs of emotion or disappointment. Sararat’s lawyer is preparing to take legal action against the Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police (RTP), Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, and his team for putting too much…
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Trans-forming blackmail: Thai transwoman’s explicit image scam lands her behind bars
Officers from Investigation Division Metropolitan Police Bureau (IDMB) arrested a Thai transwoman who lured men into sharing explicit images of their penis and blackmailed them for money. According to the IDMB, the arrest was made on the back of another transwoman’s arrest in the central province of Nakhon Pathom in 2021. The initial case involved Piyachat, who enticed men through provocative…
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Wave of disapproval: Krabi residents make waves as foreign men scale tsunami tower in unruly act
Residents in the southern province of Krabi condemned two foreign men for their unruly behaviour after they put their lives in danger to climb a 16-metre tsunami warning tower on Ao Nang Beach. Witnesses speculated that the duo was under the influence of alcohol. A 25 year old Thai woman shared a video of the two foreigners with the Thai news…
