- Thailand News
Bangkok police arrest pair for major drug trafficking operation
Police today apprehended a Bangkok couple for their involvement in drug trafficking activities, a raid conducted on the property of the pair yielded a significant amount of drugs and valuable assets. Police officers arrested 35 year old Supakit and 28 year old Sasithorn on a road in the Bang Phlat district. The arrest followed a search of their residence and…
- Thailand News
Village headman shoots villager nine times over grilled beef
A village headman shot and killed a villager with a 9mm firearm, firing nine consecutive shots at a fish pond in Chiang Mai. The victim’s friends, who were drinking nearby, fled in fear. Police are investigating the motive behind the incident yesterday, June 30. Police Lieutenant Sittichok Buadang of San Pa Tong Police Station reported that an incident was received…
- Phuket News
Phuket flight fiasco: Downpour delays leave one still in the clouds
Phuket International Airport confirmed that only one of the 17 flights delayed by yesterday’s downpours has yet to complete its journey. To mitigate any dangers posed by landing in intense weather conditions, inbound flights were diverted to Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi International Airports, as well as airports in Krabi, Langkawi, Penang, and Surat Thani as pilots had no vision of…
- Thailand News
Police intercept eight illegal immigrants in Mae Sot operation
Thai police intercepted eight illegal immigrants attempting to enter the country, revealing they were hired by an employer. The individuals have been detained and will face legal proceedings. The Ratchamanu Special Task Force (STF) conducted a patrol in Mae Sot district, Tak province, yesterday, June 30, at 9.30pm. While monitoring the area, officials noticed a suspicious black Toyota pickup truck…
- Thailand News
PM urged to rescue Moroccans trapped by human trafficking gang
An anti-human trafficking organisation urgently called upon Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to assist 21 Moroccan citizens trapped by a scammer gang on the Thai-Myanmar border. This plea comes after months of inaction from various agencies. A prominent anti-trafficking group, Exodus Road, revealed the Moroccan Embassy in Bangkok had reached out for help on behalf of the victims. The embassy contacted…
- Thailand News
Motorcyclist injured after falling into unmarked construction hole
In a neverending saga of Pattaya’s unfinished roadworks posing a threat to road users, a contractor’s negligence led to a motorcycle accident as a rider fell into an unmarked construction hole, injuring herself yesterday, June 30. Repeated incidents have frustrated locals. At 8.30pm, Pattaya’s Sawang Boriboon Rescue Centre in Chon Buri received a report of a motorcycle accident involving a…
- Thailand News
BJT defends senators-elect from criticism over backgrounds
The Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) is calling for an end to the criticism targeting senators-elect over their backgrounds, asserting that the election process was designed to give candidates from all walks of life an equal opportunity to join the Upper House. BJT party member and former MP, Somsak Prissananantakul released a statement on Facebook today. “Some senators-elect come from ordinary backgrounds.…
- Thailand News
MFP’s Pita accuses EC of double standards in dissolution bid
The chief adviser of the Move Forward Party (MFP) accused the Election Commission (EC) of employing double standards in its petition to the Constitutional Court to disband the party. Pita Limjaroenrat, yesterday, June 30, updated the public on the MFP’s efforts to avoid a fate similar to its predecessor, the Future Forward Party, which was dissolved in 2020. He criticised…
- Thailand News
Thunderstorms to hit 32 provinces, Bangkok faces 40% rainfall
Weather forecasts indicate thunderstorms across 32 provinces today, with Bangkok expected to experience rainfall covering 40% of the area. The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) warns of potential dangers, with sea waves exceeding 1 metre in some regions. The TMD forecasted the weather for the next 24 hours with a moderate southwesterly monsoon currently affecting the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and…
- Business News
Shifting gears: Thai interest charges towards hybrids, veers from EVs
Interest in battery electric vehicles (BEVs) among Thai consumers has declined over the past year, while hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) have gained popularity, according to a survey conducted by Deloitte. The 2024 Global Automotive Consumer Study indicates that the percentage of Thai respondents interested in purchasing a BEV has dropped to 20% this year from 31% in 2023. Conversely, interest…
- Thailand News
Watch out: Bangkok cops nab 2.4 million baht luxury watch scammer
Police in Bangkok have arrested a suspect involved in a 2.4 million baht luxury watch scam, where the perpetrator tricked a delivery service into handing over a high-end timepiece after the customer had already made the purchase. The arrest took place yesterday, bringing to light the details of the elaborate con. Police from the Metropolitan Investigation Unit and Huamark Investigation…
- Thailand News
Heroic pharmacist in Satun’s quick thinking saves choking infant
An infant child was saved from a life-threatening situation after choking on food, thanks to the quick actions of a pharmacist. The footage of the harrowing event was shared on social media, showing a distressed mother seeking help at a pharmacy. At 11am today, June 28, pharmacist Napakkamon Luksana from Baan Khlong Kut Clinic Pharmacy in Satun shared details of…
- Thailand News
Betting blitz: Cyber cops score big, seize 40m baht from online sites
Cyber police apprehended two online football betting and gambling websites, seizing assets worth over 40 million baht and arresting ten suspects, with memberships exceeding 12,000 individuals and a cash flow nearing 100 million baht. At 10am yesterday, cyber police officials, led by Worawat Watnakornbancha held a press conference detailing the successful capture of two online gambling networks. The operation resulted…
- Thailand News
Thai police dismantle Chinese call centre scam in Chiang Mai
Thai cyber police dismantled a Chinese cross-border call centre scam gang based in Chiang Mai, involved in defrauding victims in China, arresting 13 suspects, including seven Chinese nationals and six from Myanmar. Today, June 28, officers from the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) led by Worawat Watnakornbancha, along with senior officials, conducted a raid on a pool villa in Doi…
- Thailand News
Chinese woman arrested for 150 million baht Ponzi scheme
A Chinese woman involved in a Ponzi scheme that caused over 150 million baht in damages to victims has been arrested at a condominium in Pattaya, Chon Buri province. According to Deputy Chief of the Immigration Bureau (IB), Police Major General Panthana Nuchanart, the 24 year old scammer, identified only as Hu, was apprehended by immigration police at a condominium…
- Thailand News
Residents reclaim ancient stone castles in Nakhon Ratchasima
Residents in Nakhon Ratchasima have achieved a significant milestone in their campaign to reclaim ancient castles after a local temple built a structure over a treasured historic site. Demolition notices issued by the Supreme Administrative Court. The dispute began when residents discovered that the monks at Wat Khok Prasat had constructed a Dharma practice hall over the ancient ruins of…
- Thailand News
Former rock band member victim to relentless online scam efforts
A member of a famous 90s Thai rock band known as Fly, fell victim to an online scam when a fraudster tricked him into providing his one-time password (OTP) code, hacked his Facebook account, and then proceeded to ask for money from his family and friends. Chaiyakorn Duangwong filed the complaint at the Sai Noi Police Station in Nonthaburi, accompanied…
- Thailand News
Nakhon Ratchasima faces water shortage as rainy season begins
Nakhon Ratchasima faces a severe water shortage crisis just as the skies open for Thailand’s rainy season, with water reserves for the province’s water supply at a critical 34%. Lam Chae Dam, one of the key reservoirs, currently reports no new water inflows. Farmers in the area downstream of Lam Chae Dam, one of the four main dams in Nakhon…
- Pattaya News
Gamble gone wrong: Pattaya rescue foils truck-held hostage drama
A Chinese national was rescued by Pattaya police and immigration officers today after allegedly being abducted and held captive in a pickup truck by a fellow Chinese gambler over a football betting debt. This incident unfolded at 3am, today, June 28, in front of a Chinese restaurant on Pattaya Second Road. According to Fu, the Chinese national, the ordeal began…
- Pattaya News
Pattaya begins major clean-up project at Bali Hai Pier
Pattaya City mobilised a significant workforce from the Department of Resource and Environment along with other relevant agencies to carry out a massive clean-up operation at Bali Hai Pier. This initiative, conducted yesterday, June 27, follows direct orders from Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, who visited the area recently and highlighted the need for improvements. Prime Minister Srettha’s visit to Bali…
- Thailand News
Calls to include lese majeste offences in new amnesty bill
Two political organisations urged the special House committee to include violations of Section 112 of the Criminal Code, known as the lese majeste law, in the new amnesty bill proposals. They urged that parties are opposed to the coup orchestrators, rather than the monarchy itself. The Peace and Harmony Organisation and June 24 Democracy groups jointly submitted their petition to…
- Thailand News
EGCO boosts investment to expand power capacity by 1,000MW
Electricity Generating Plc (EGCO), part of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) plans to boost its investment budget this year to acquire more assets, aiming to add 1,000 megawatts (MW) of new power generation capacity each year. The company has already added 370MW from operational power plants, leaving an additional 630MW needed to hit its target. As of yesterday,…
- Business News
Thailand tourism spending to miss 1.2tn baht target, rising costs
Thailand’s domestic tourism spending is projected to fall short of the government’s ambitious target of 1.2 trillion baht amid economic concerns and rising travel costs, as the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) indicates. TAT Deputy Governor for Domestic Marketing, Somradee Chitchong, expressed confidence that domestic trips would reach 210 million this year, surpassing the initial target of 200 million. Despite…
- Thailand News
Stolen truck rampage: New employee causes ruckus in Nonthaburi
A Burmese worker stole his boss’ pickup truck and caused a series of collisions, injuring three children and a woman before fleeing the scene. The worker had been in his new job for only four days. At 1am today, June 28, officers from Bang Bua Thong Police Station received a report about a pickup truck crashing into motorcycles on the Sai…
- Thailand News
Korat village under water: Residents left high and dry without aid
Flooding has plagued a village in Korat for over five days, leaving residents without assistance. Some have been forced to rent temporary accommodation due to the severe conditions. A local, Teerapat Nuwongsri, shared photos of villagers wading through water and homes submerged in water. His post highlighted the ongoing struggle, noting that while his house remains submerged, other areas had…
- Thailand News
Former deputy commerce minister faces death sentence for murder
The Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence for Banyin Tangpakorn, found guilty of murdering construction tycoon Chuwong Saetang. The ruling was read yesterday, June 26, at the Phra Khanong Criminal Court, confirming the previous judgments from lower courts. Chuwong’s widow, Sirirat Saetang, alongside prosecutors, initially filed the case against Banyin, a former Deputy Commerce Minister and ex-MP for Nakhon…
- Thailand News
Cameroonian man seeks lucky numbers at temple ceremony
A Cameroonian man recently participated in a sacred ceremony at Wat Sawang Arom in Nakhon Pathom, seeking divine blessings and lucky numbers to share with his Thai wife. The event took place yesterday, June 26, at 11am, with a lively atmosphere as people gathered to pray for prosperity and good fortune. The temple attracts a diverse crowd, especially as the…
- Thailand News
Foul smell led to discovery of decomposing body northern Thailand
Students in Nakhon Ratchasima, drawn by a foul smell that made them suspect a dead animal, discovered a decomposing body in a house. It was later identified as a man who had been dead for over five days. Nakhon Ratchasima police responded to reports of a deceased man found in a house in the Mueang district. The discovery was made…
- Thailand News
Human rights activist narrowly clinches Senate election
Renowned human rights activist and widow of kidnapped lawyer Somchai Neelapaijit, Angkhana Neelapaijit secured a seat in the Senate as a representative of the civil sector and NGOs. However, she has raised serious concerns about the integrity of the election process, alleging widespread fraud and vote manipulation in favour of certain candidates. In an impassioned statement, Angkhana claimed that the…
- Thailand News
Buriram police seize drugs and guns, suspect claims he found them
Buriram police seized methamphetamine, firearms, and ammunition, from a drug dealer’s home, who claimed he found all the illegal items on the street, leading officers to stifle their laughter during the arrest. Buriram Provincial Police Commander, Police Colonel Ruttaphon Naowarat, yesterday led a team to raid the home of a suspected drug dealer and confiscate various illegal items. The evidence,…
