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15 year old schoolboy stabs friend after girlfriend jibes (video)
A 15 year old schoolboy stabbed his friend at a temple near Matthayom Wat That Thong School in Bangkok yesterday, February 25, in anger after being repeatedly teased about his girlfriend. Patrol officers from Khlong Ton Police Station were called to investigate a stabbing at the temple near Ekkamai BTS Station at approximately 3.35pm yesterday. Upon arrival, officers found the…
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MRT breakdown leaves commuters stranded during rush hour
Commuters were left fuming during this morning’s rush hour as the MRT malfunctioned between Chatuchak Park Station and Phahon Yothin Station, stranding passengers and causing significant delays. The breakdown occurred at approximately 7.50am today, February 26, leaving hundreds of commuters stuck on platforms and inside trains. The MRT management quickly issued a statement at 8.30am. “The MRT is malfunctioning at…
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At least 17 deaths reported in coach bus accident in Prachin Buri
A coach bus crashed into a traffic barrier and overturned on the side of a road in the central province of Prachin Buri at 3.30am today, February 26, resulting in at least 17 deaths and multiple injuries. Officers from the Wang Khon Police Station in the Nadee district of Prachin Buri closed the right lane of Road Number 304 to…
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Room for concern: Foreign investors in Thai property causes a stir
Tourist industry insiders voiced concerns about the amount of foreign investors snapping up hotels, pool villas, and luxury digs in Thailand’s bustling tourist hotspots like Phuket and Bangkok. Thienprasit Chaiyapatranun, President of the Thai Hotels Association (THA), added his voice to the growing chorus of concern. He’s especially wary of Russian property owners flouting the rules by secretly renting out…
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Pattaya police slam brakes on motorcycle theft gang
In a daring night-time crackdown, Pattaya police brought a screeching halt to a high-octane motorcycle theft gang, catching them in the act thanks to eagle-eyed locals. Under the cover of night on February 25 at exactly 12.30am, officers from Bang Lamung Police Station swooped into the Khao Ta Lo area, acting on red-hot tips from fed-up residents, reported Pattaya News.…
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Young Thai CEO charged in 800 million baht fraud case
In a shocking twist to a massive investment scam, the CEO of a Thai company has been charged with aiding fraudsters who defrauded victims out of 800 million baht through a fake digital investment scheme. The accused allegedly registered a company used by scammers to launder money, receiving just 500 baht for his role in the elaborate fraud. Police Colonel Thiraphas…
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Washed up: Garbage crisis floods Phuket’s Sirinat National Park
Sirinat National Park on Phuket’s northeast coast is drowning in garbage, sparking serious concerns among officials and locals. The mounting waste problem has reached alarming levels, with 200 to 300 kilogrammes of trash generated daily but left uncollected due to limited resources, according to Park Chief Siriwat Suebsai. The shocking revelation emerged during a visit by the House of Representatives…
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Woman’s body found strangled in Thai paddy field
A shocking discovery emerged when a fisherman found the body of a woman, strangled and abandoned in a paddy field. Police are now working to identify the deceased and pursue the perpetrator. The incident unravelled yesterday, February 24, at 10pm in a field within Soi Rai Khing 34, Rai Khing subdistrict, Sam Phran district, Nakhon Pathom province. Police Lieutenant Colonel…
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Thai couple accuse shop of selling fake gold, only to find son thief
A Thai couple accused a Bangkok gold shop of selling them a fake gold necklace, only to later discover that their son stole the genuine one and replaced it with a counterfeit. The couple, 66 year old Rungroj and 54 year old La-ong, filed a complaint at Rattanathibet Police Station on Sunday, February 23, after realising that the gold necklace…
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Severe floods hit Phatthalung: Homes submerged, school closed
Severe flooding has wreaked havoc across Phatthalung province, leaving hundreds of homes submerged, schools closed, and livestock in danger, despite the rain easing this morning, February 25. The deluge has impacted several districts, including Kong Ra, Srinakarin, Pa Bon, Tamode, and Pa Phayom, with Khuan Khanun among the hardest hit. Key areas such as the Pho Thong intersection and the…
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Lao woman arrested in Hat Yai prostitution sting
In a dramatic undercover operation, Hat Yai Police busted a Lao woman running a covert prostitution ring through the LINE app, exposing a hidden world of illicit activity in the heart of Hat Yai, Songkhla province. The sting operation, led by Police Colonel Nattapong Koet-iem, Superintendent of the 6th Police Station, uncovered the scheme operating out of a resort on…
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Tourists attacked on Bangla Road, police hunt for security guard
A wild night on Bangla Road turned violent when two foreign tourists were brutally assaulted by at least one security guard, leaving them injured and shaken. The shocking incident occurred in the early hours of today, February 25, prompting a swift response from Patong Police who are now hunting for the attacker. The two victims were identified as 24 year…
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Tragic family dispute in Udon Thani ends in fatal stabbing
A family dispute between two brothers ended in tragedy when a younger brother fatally stabbed his elder sibling in Udon Thani province. Police were alerted at 9.30pm, Sunday, February 23, to a stabbing incident in Mueang Dong Yen district, where 35 year old Phumwat Suea was injured and later died in hospital. His brother, 32 year old Sakchai Hin, stayed…
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Thai actress files theft charges against ‘wicked’ nanny
Thai actress Panadda Wongphudee, also known as “Boom,” is taking a stand after discovering her former nanny had repeatedly stolen from her. In a dramatic turn of events, Boom filed an official complaint yesterday, February 24, declaring she won’t let the wrongdoer get away with it any longer. The scandal first erupted when Boom took to social media to expose…
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Buriram man arrested for selling cannabis in space-themed room
A 25 year old man from Buriram was apprehended for selling cannabis from his home, which featured a space-themed room for customers. He ordered supplies from Bangkok and reportedly earned an average of 60,000 to 80,000 baht per month. Yesterday, February 24, police from the Nang Rong district in Buriram, in collaboration with district administration and public health officials, executed…
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7 foreign tourists arrested in Pai for public nuisance
In a bold crackdown on disruptive behaviour, Pai Police arrested seven foreign tourists for causing public nuisance, including smoking cannabis in public. The arrests were made yesterday, February 24, as part of a campaign to maintain public order in the popular tourist destination. Led by Police Colonel Samret Samsitong, Superintendent of Pai Police Station, along with Police Lieutenant Colonel Nopphakhun…
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Building trouble: Businesswoman’s missing gear found at cop’s home
A businesswoman dealing in construction equipment reported a significant loss of over 1.6 million baht after her products went missing during a relocation. Later found at a police officer’s home who had been hired for the move, her attempts to reclaim the items were met with resistance. The businesswoman, referred to as Noong (pseudonym), reached out to the media to…
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Visa la Vida: British man busted in Chiang Mai after 25-year overstay
In a stunning immigration crackdown, Chiang Mai Immigration arrested a British man who had overstayed his visa by an astonishing 9,135 days – more than 25 years. The man, whose name has not been released, managed to evade authorities for over two decades, making this one of the longest visa overstays ever recorded in Thailand. The dramatic arrest took place…
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Eight Chinese nationals arrested for illegal work in Phuket
Thai police yesterday apprehended eight Chinese nationals illegally working as contractors at a construction site in Thalang district, Phuket. The operation, carried out by the Immigration Bureau in collaboration with local security forces, followed a tip-off from a concerned citizen. Upon arrival at the construction site in Thep Krasattri subdistrict, yesterday, February 24, police encountered over 10 foreign people. When…
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Charged up: Bangkok set to roll out 1,520 electric buses by August
The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) is preparing to lease 1,520 electric buses with the first batch set to be operational by August. This initiative aims to replace over 30-year-old non-air-conditioned buses and reduce maintenance costs. According to a report from the Ministry of Transport today, the BMTA will propose the leasing project to the board during their meeting tomorrow,…
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Student falls out of moving van in Nakhon Si Thammarat
A terrifying moment was caught on camera when a school child fell out of a moving van in the middle of a busy intersection in Nakhon Si Thammarat province. The shocking incident occurred today, February 25, as the back door of the school van suddenly swung open, sending the boy tumbling onto the road. Miraculously, the car behind managed to…
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Thai woman stages fake wedding, refused to reveal her motive (video)
A Thai man took to social media to reveal that a Thai woman faked a wedding with him and tricked her friends into attending the ceremony at a resort in the southern province of Prachuap Khiri Khan. Netizens took to social media saying they were suspicious of both of them, the fake bride and groom. The 34 year old Thai…
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Island crackdown: Phuket ups the ante on illegal foreign workers
Phuket officials announced they are getting tough on the wave of illegal foreign workers casting a shadow on the island’s paradise status. A high-stakes meeting unfolded at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday, February 24, spearheaded by Vice Governor Ronnarong Thipsiri. Power players in attendance included Worawan Waritphuttimeth, Chief of the Phuket Provincial Labour Office, and Phichit Singthongkam, Chief of the Phuket…
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Bribery scandal sparks crackdown at Laem Chabang Port
Thailand’s busiest deep-sea port, Laem Chabang, is under scrutiny as the Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) launches an urgent investigation into severe traffic congestion and a bribery scandal involving queue-jumping fees. With over 6 million trucks passing through the port annually, the PAT is racing to implement solutions, including a crackdown on corruption, to restore order and efficiency, said PAT…
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Thailand cracks down on scrap shops selling stolen goods
Scrap shop owners beware! A tough new law is set to impose prison sentences on those caught buying stolen goods, aiming to crack down on a rising wave of thefts targeting public and private property. The Control of Sale by Auction and Trade of Antiques Act 1931 has been amended by the House Committee on Industry to close legal loopholes…
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Youth gang attacks man in Khlong Toei over 10 baht demand
A group of youths, the youngest being a 10 year old, allegedly attacked a 23 year old Cambodian man with a knife in the Khlong Toei area of Bangkok after he refused to give them 10 baht. The incident took place yesterday, February 24, near the Khlong Toei Community School and, was reported to the Tha Ruea Police Station. The…
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200 Myanmar migrants sent home in Thai repatriation drive
In a significant crackdown on illegal immigration, 200 Myanmar migrants were deported from Ranong province yesterday, February 24 as part of Thailand’s ongoing efforts to address the influx of undocumented workers. The group, consisting of 198 men and two women, were repatriated after undergoing legal proceedings and voluntarily joining the government’s repatriation programme. The migrants were transported to the customs…
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Thailand tightens exhaust checks to combat PM2.5 pollution
The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has intensified its efforts to inspect exhaust emissions from trucks and buses across Thailand to tackle the PM2.5 air pollution issue. Nearly 1,000 vehicles were banned yesterday, February 24. Jirut Wisalchit, DLT Director General, reported on the progress of the vehicle inspections, which align with the Ministry of Transport’s policy to address and prevent…
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Thai police crack down on illegal e-cigarettes near schools
The Royal Thai Police (RTP) Commissioner ordered a strict crackdown on illegal e-cigarettes, particularly around schools and educational institutions, to protect children and youths. Yesterday, February 24, Police Lieutenant General Achayon Kraithong, spokesperson for the RTP, stated that the directive follows the government’s policy to curb illegal e-cigarette sales. Police General Kittirat Phanphet, Police Commissioner, responded promptly to the directive…
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Kothon and 8 charged in murder of PAO member
In a chilling conclusion to a high-profile murder case, the Crime Suppression Division has officially indicted Sunthon Wilawan, known as Kothon, and eight accomplices for the brutal killing of Chaimes Sitthisanitphong, also known as S.J. Tong, a member of the Provincial Administrative Organisation in Prachin Buri. The case files were submitted to prosecutors today, February 25, marking a major development…
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