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Phuket officials probe ‘extra-large’ condo scandal
A major investigation is underway in Phuket as officials probe two controversial condominium developments in Cherng Talay. The projects, described as “extra-large,” have raised legal and environmental concerns, prompting high-level scrutiny from the Ministry of Interior. Leading the charge is Supoj Rotruang Na Nongkhai, Chief Inspector of the Ministry of Interior, who is conducting a two-day inspection on the island.…
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Thai dancer shocked after drink spiked with sexual stimulant
A Thai dancer had a terrifying brush with death after suffering a severe shock mid-performance at a temple in Kamphaeng Phet. The culprit? A mystery drink laced with a sexual stimulant, handed to him by a member of the audience. The official Facebook page of the Mor Lam performance band, หมอลำใจเกินร้อย (Mor Lam Jai Kern Roi, meaning over 100% spirit…
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Ex-mayor arrested over 900,000 baht mobile toilet scam
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) arrested a former mayor in a bathroom after allegations of corruption involving the purchase of a mobile toilet vehicle, causing damages exceeding 900,000 baht. The arrest took place yesterday, March 4, as Saroj Phuengrampan, NACC Secretary General, reported that the NACC Region 1 office tracked down and apprehended Saijai, former mayor of Khao Sam Yot…
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Chiang Mai police capture six Tai Yai gang members after stabbing
Police in Chiang Mai have apprehended six members of the Tai Yai gang, known as 575, following the fatal stabbing of an 18 year old Thai male. Two suspects remain at large. The incident stemmed from a confrontation over eye contact. Yesterday, March 4, at 2pm, investigative officers at Mueang Chiang Mai Police Station detained six members of the 575…
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Grill and illegal thrills: Cops smoke out e-cig and kratom juice joint
Investigation Division 1 police conducted a raid on a dual-purpose establishment masquerading as a grill restaurant while illicitly selling e-cigarettes and bottled kratom juice. The operation resulted in the arrest of four workers, both Thai and Lao nationals, who confessed to merely overseeing operations for a daily wage of 600 baht (US$18). The raid took place at 3pm yesterday, March…
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Cambodian slashed in Pattaya over cigarette smoke dispute (video)
A late-night altercation in Pattaya turned violent when a Chinese restaurant worker allegedly attacked a Cambodian man with a knife, leaving him seriously injured on the roadside. The Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation radio centre received a call at 2.19am today, March 5, about a knife attack near Soi Chaloem Phrakiat 4/1, North Pattaya, in Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province.…
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Suranaree task force seizes 196,000 meth pills in drug bust
The Suranaree Task Force seized approximately 196,000 methamphetamine pills and arrested a 26 year old suspect during an operation yesterday, March 4. The suspect was caught transporting the drugs in an ant army style operation and has since been handed over to the police for further legal action. Lieutenant General Boonsin Padklang, commander of the Second Army Region and head…
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Former boxer accused of killing mother in Trang province
Police yesterday escorted a former Thai boxer from detention for questioning at Mueang District, Trang Province. He is accused of killing his 46 year old mother, Sudarat, a vegetable and fruit vendor, at their home in Koh Pia subdistrict, Yantakhao district, Trang, on February 28. The former pugilist, 28 year old Nattaphon Thongtriphan, also known as Khiam, was apprehended in…
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Illegal durian plantation found in Chanthaburi forest reserve
A durian and banana plantation has been uncovered on a 400-rai plot in a national reserved forest located in Khlung district, Chanthaburi province. Efforts are underway to determine the ownership of the land. The discovery is part of a series of recent findings in the eastern province, where officials suspect that some Chinese investors have established operations by using Thai…
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South Bangkok court allows class action against CPF by farmers
A group of farmers has taken a major step in their legal battle against agribusiness giant Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) after the South Bangkok Civil Court approved their class action lawsuit. The case, filed over claims of environmental damage and harm to livelihoods, was given the green light at 9am yesterday, March 4. The lawsuit alleges that CPF’s industrial operations…
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Digging trouble: Bangkok man arrested for shovelling blows at cops
A 38 year old man was arrested in Bangkok after allegedly assaulting two police officers with a shovel. The incident occurred on March 3, when the man, Kamla, was reportedly found engaging in indecent behaviour in public. Subsequently, he fled into a construction building, where the confrontation ensued. At approximately 9.04pm, police received a report of a man undressing and engaging…
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Police seize more than 300k meth pills in Thailand drug bust
The Metropolitan Police recently apprehended four men involved in drug trafficking in Pak Kret, seizing a firearm and a large quantity of illegal substances. On March 1 at 8.15pm, officers conducted a successful operation, confiscating 301,150 methamphetamine (meth) pills and nearly 1 kilogramme of crystal methamphetamine (Ice). The operation was led by Police Colonel Sithisak Nakamat, alongside the investigative team,…
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Missing student found dead in Nan River after 4-day search
The search for a missing fourth-year university student came to a grim end after his body was discovered floating in the Nan River in northern Thailand, four days after he vanished. At 8am, today, March 4, police and rescue teams were alerted to a body found face down near a houseboat in Mueang Phitsanulok district, close to Wat Sawang Arom. The…
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Chinese man arrested at Thailand-Cambodia border with fake passport
Immigration Bureau officers today arrested a Chinese man at a border checkpoint in the Isaan province of Sa Kaeo for entering the country with a fake passport. As part of measures to tackle call centre scam operations, Thai officials implemented stricter inspections at border checkpoints nationwide. Officers at the Ban Khlong Luek Border Checkpoint followed these directives and managed to…
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Man found dead in Bangkok tuk tuk with stab wound and drugs
A 49 year old man from Roi Et was found dead with a stab wound in a tuk tuk in Ratchathewi district, Bangkok. Police discovered 10 methamphetamine pills at the scene. The police are currently investigating the incident to determine the cause of death. The incident occurred at noon yesterday, March 4, when Police Lieutenant Jeeranan Kaoeian, Deputy Inspector at…
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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…
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Boy injured by fishing spear gun on way to school
An 11 year old student encountered a serious accident on his way to school. While cycling, he found a fishing spear gun and accidentally discharged it, causing a dart to embed in his neck. The injured boy managed to return home for help. Patsakon Changthongmadan Kong shared the incident on Facebook, urging parents to keep dangerous items away from children.…
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Thai military seizes 400,000 meth pills near Myanmar border
Soldiers from the Pha Mueang Task Force intercepted a drug trafficking operation, seizing 400,000 methamphetamine pills in Fang district, Chiang Mai province. The encounter, which took place at 12.30am yesterday, March 4, resulted in no injuries or fatalities. Captain Sawatsakon Onkaew, commanding officer of the 3rd Cavalry Company, under the Chaianuphap Special Task Force, directed two military patrol teams to…
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Prominent betel garden owner found dead in Phatthalung plantation
A well-known betel garden owner was found dead on his plantation after failing to return home, leaving his devastated family grappling with the shocking loss. The tragic discovery was made yesterday, March 4 at 8pm, when Mueang Phatthalung Police received a report of a body found in a betel plantation in Rom Mueang subdistrict, Phatthalung province. Police Lieutenant Prasert Duang-iad,…
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Suspected arsonist targets motorcycle in Nakhon Ratchasima
A suspected arsonist set fire to a motorcycle parked at a house, endangering five residents. Fortunately, security cameras captured the act. The incident, believed to stem from a misunderstanding last year, occurred late at night on March 3 in Nakhon Ratchasima province. Police have vowed to pursue legal action. Police Lieutenant Pasit Jitprasert from Khon Buri Police Station, yesterday, March…
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Thailand cracks down on call centre scams, cuts losses by 20%
Thailand’s crackdown on call centre scams has cut financial losses by 20%, as officials sever power, Internet, and fuel supplies to fraud hubs along the Myanmar and Cambodian borders. Over 100 suspects now face arrest, while a new law will hold banks, telecom providers, and social media platforms accountable for scam-related losses. Digital Economy and Society Minister Prasert Chantararuangthong announced…
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Fast and furious: Bangkok tuk tuk race ends in crash, 3 injured
A high-speed tuk tuk race on a Bangkok road ended in a devastating crash, leaving three people seriously injured, including one driver with a severe head injury. The incident, which occurred late last night, March 3, sparked a police investigation, with officers awaiting blood alcohol test results. The collision happened around 10pm on Ratchadaphisek Road in Chong Nonsi, Yannawa district,…
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Bomb found in Lopburi temple prompts swift police action (video)
A shocking discovery at a Lopburi temple sent police officers scrambling after a black bag containing a live bomb was found inside the monk’s quarters. Police and bomb disposal teams rushed to the scene to secure the area and remove the explosive device. The alarming incident took place yesterday, March 3 at Wat Thaduea Uthumphon in Lopburi’s Mueang district. The…
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Thailand forms task force to combat border crime
Thailand is ramping up its fight against border crime, drug trafficking, and call centre scams with a newly established security task force, granting the military greater control over cross-border threats. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra signed an executive order on February 28, forming the Committee for the Prevention and Resolution of Security Threats in Border Areas with Neighbouring Countries. The initiative…
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Seeing red: Thai motorists take legal aim at Mazda menace (video)
Thai motorists have initiated legal proceedings against the driver of a red Mazda hatchback, notorious for reckless driving and aggressive behaviour, especially targeting motorcyclists. One victim claimed his actions were akin to attempted murder. The Thai man, better known as “Pete Red Mazda,” regularly shared dashcam footage on Facebook, often complaining about the behaviour of other motorists, mainly motorcyclists. His…
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Phuket loan sharks busted for 50% interest rate scam
Two men running an illegal loan shark operation in Phuket have been arrested after allegedly extorting desperate borrowers with sky-high interest rates. Their arrests come as part of a nationwide crackdown on unlawful debt practices and predatory lending. Phuket Immigration officers, working alongside the Immigration Bureau’s Crime Suppression Division 8 and Immigration Bureau 6, swooped in last Thursday, February 27,…
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Police seize 5 million meth pills after Kamphaeng Phet chase
A dramatic police chase unfolded yesterday when a pickup truck driver attempted to evade a checkpoint in Mueang district, Kamphaeng Phet province. The vehicle collided with an 18-wheeler, leading to the discovery of five million methamphetamine pills. At approximately 8pm, yesterday, March 3, Police Major General Opas Kongmueang, Kamphaeng Phet Provincial Police commander, and Police Colonel Kornwit Onthong, Kamphaeng Phet…
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Brothers caught with over 1 kilo of meth in Samut Prakan raid
Over 1 kilogramme of powdered methamphetamine was discovered hidden in the home of two brothers accused of breaking into coin-operated machines in the Samut Prakan province. The pair was apprehended yesterday, March 3, by Bang Kaeo police officials, including Police Colonel Adirek Thongkamkaew, Deputy Police Colonel Chanwut Thiamwongkorn, Police Lieutenant Wason Wongrueng, and Police Captain Danai Kaewnan. The suspects, 35…
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DSI seeks arrest for major general in trafficking case
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) forwarded an arrest warrant request for Major General Maung Chit Thu to the Attorney General. The case involves human trafficking and implicates Thai nationals. Officials are confident there is sufficient evidence for prosecution. Yesterday, March 3, at 4.30pm, Police Lieutenant Colonel Siriwich Kasemsub, Director of the Human Trafficking Case Division at the DSI, discussed…
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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…
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