Ryan Turner

Ryan is a journalism student from Mahidol University with a passion for writing all kinds of content from news to lifestyle articles. Outside of work, Ryan loves everything to do with history, reading, and sports.
  • Thailand NewsMother demands justice after daughter’s death in police custody

    Mother demands justice after daughter’s death in police custody

    A mother has called for justice after her daughter died in police custody on suspicion of drug offences, presenting evidence of suspicious circumstances and missing belongings. The mother, 56 year old Supaporn Kanjana from Buriram province, brought photos and death certification documents to Patarapong Suphakson, a prominent lawyer, seeking help following the death of her daughter, 30 year old Suphansa…

  • Thailand NewsDrug addict opens fire at neighbour’s house in Samut Prakan

    Drug addict opens fire at neighbour’s house in Samut Prakan

    A young drug addict believed his neighbours were out to harm him and opened fire on their home in a Samut Prakan village. Fortunately, police apprehended him before any severe damage occurred. Ban Khlong Suan Police Station yesterday, August 9, received a report of a man frantically shooting at his neighbour’s house, causing significant damage. The incident took place in…

  • Pattaya NewsBang Lamung chief cracks down on gambling and drugs in Pattaya

    Bang Lamung chief cracks down on gambling and drugs in Pattaya

    Bang Lamung District Chief Wikit Manarojkij recently led a monthly meeting with village headmen and local leaders at the district office, the primary agenda focused on the stringent enforcement of policies against gambling and drug-related activities. Wikit underscored two crucial policies that require strict adherence: the ban on gambling and the crackdown on drug offences. He voiced concerns about unreported…

  • Thailand NewsThailand launches price cuts to boost economy before digital wallet

    Thailand launches price cuts to boost economy before digital wallet

    The Ministry of Commerce, in collaboration with 150 manufacturers, retailers, and government agencies, is launching a nationwide price reduction event to alleviate living costs and stimulate the economy before the digital wallet launch. Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai announced that the Ministry of Commerce invited government agencies, consumer goods manufacturers, wholesale and retail chains, the Thai Retailers Association, and other…

  • Thailand NewsJealous husband kills wife and himself in ‘cursed’ house

    Jealous husband kills wife and himself in ‘cursed’ house

    A tragic incident occurred involving a jealous husband who allegedly murdered his wife, a postpartum massage therapist, before subsequently taking his own life. Neighbours believe the house, which has seen nine deaths in a decade, is cursed. At 12.30pm yesterday, August 9, the Deputy Inspector of Khan Na Yao Police Station, Teerapong Chuayprasom, received a murder report at a house in…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesBrolly time: Thailand braces for heavy rain and flash floods

    Brolly time: Thailand braces for heavy rain and flash floods

    Thailand is set to experience heavy rainfall despite hot daytime temperatures, with 33 provinces expected to face severe weather conditions, including heavy rain. The Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts increased rain from today, August 10 to 12, especially in four regions. The TMD issued a 24-hour weather forecast for today, indicating that Thailand’s upper and lower parts will have less rain…

  • Thailand NewsPathum Thani police seize e-cigarettes worth 36 million baht

    Pathum Thani police seize e-cigarettes worth 36 million baht

    Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) officers raided two large warehouses storing e-cigarettes in Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, with a seized value exceeding 36 million baht. This operation followed a previous raid in Bang Kapi, Bangkok, in March. At 5pm yesterday, August 9, Assistant Police Commissioner Nirandon Lueamsri, along with the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) Division 2 and other officials…

  • Thailand NewsFamily feud ends in tragedy as brother-in-law kills sister’s husband

    Family feud ends in tragedy as brother-in-law kills sister’s husband

    A family feud ended in tragedy when a brother-in-law stabbed his sister’s husband to death after being unemployed for eight months. The incident occurred yesterday, August 9, in a two-storey house in Phaisalee, Nakhon Sawan province. Police and emergency responders found 52 year old Theerachart dead in the living room with stab wounds to his right chest and upper right…