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Lottery luck: Phetchabun woman scoops 6 million baht jackpot (video)
A woman from Phetchabun won the national lottery’s first prize, sparking cheers as her neighbours gathered to celebrate her 6 million baht jackpot. The winner, known as Jeab from Ban Ang Padu, became the centre of attention when the results of today’s (October 1) government lottery draw were announced. The winning number, 876978, secured her the life-changing payout, sparking cheers…
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Thai father attacks daughter with saw in Samut Prakan house
A Thai father attacked his 15 year old daughter with a saw at a house in Samut Prakan province near Bangkok today, October 1, after she refused to help him with his work. Officers from Bang Kaew Police Station rushed to a house in the Bang Pli district of Samut Prakan this afternoon following reports of child abuse. Rescuers from…
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Banana tree miracle draws lottery hopefuls in Phetchabun
Villagers in Phetchabun, central Thailand, gathered at a rare banana tree that produced two large clusters, performing rituals to seek lucky numbers ahead of the lottery draw. The tree, found in Ban Bueng Najan, Sri Thep district, has sparked excitement after producing two clusters of bananas, each carrying 11 hands, totalling 22. Residents rushed to the site carrying incense, candles…
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Lost phone leads to discovery of skeleton in abandoned building
A lost phone led to the discovery of the skeleton of a Thai man inside an abandoned building in the Chaeng Wattana area of Nonthaburi province near Bangkok. A Thai man posted on Facebook, sharing photos of the skeleton taken inside the abandoned building and appealing to netizens to help him identify the location. He explained that he lost his…
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Thai man blames alcohol after attempted rape of 84 year old neighbour
Police arrested a Thai man for attacking and attempting to rape an elderly woman at her home in Samut Prakan on the night of Sunday, September 28. The 84 year old victim, Nuan, was found outside her home in the Bang Pli district of Samut Prakan province on Monday afternoon, September 29, after seeking assistance from neighbours. She had sustained…
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84 year old Thai woman attacked and nearly raped in Samut Prakan home
An 84 year old Thai woman sought assistance from her neighbours yesterday, claiming that a man attacked her and attempted to rape her at her home in Samut Prakan province. Neighbours of the elderly woman, identified only as Nuan, contacted officers from Bang Pli Police Station and rescuers from the Ruam Katanyu Foundation at around 3pm. They found her lying…
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Lottery fever: Hopefuls hunt lucky numbers in Nakhon Pathom
Devotees gathered at a temple in Nakhon Pathom yesterday to seek blessings and lucky numbers as they prepare for the upcoming national lottery draw. Wat Klang Bang Phra in Nakhon Pathom has once again become a magnet for lottery hopefuls, as devotees gathered yesterday, September 29, to pay respects and seek good fortune from the temple’s revered figures. At the…
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Samut Prakan garage shootout leaves 1 dead, 2 seriously injured
A shooting at a car repair shop in Samut Prakan left one person dead and two others seriously injured, prompting a police investigation into the incident. The violent incident occurred around 5.20pm yesterday, September 29, and is currently under investigation by local police. Officers responded to reports of gunfire at the garage, located at the end of Soi Si Samit.…
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Thai millionaire market owner found dead in Ratchaburi canal
A female millionaire disappeared from her home in Ratchaburi province yesterday, September 28, before her body was found floating in a canal. Officers from Photharam Police Station were alerted to the discovery of a body in the Mae Khlong Canal at around 11.30am. The woman was dressed in a yellow shirt and white and green striped shorts. She bore no…
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Lotto hopefuls flock to Ang Thong’s 200 year old ‘lucky tree’
Locals in Ang Thong province, central Thailand, gathered at a revered temple tree, hoping to uncover lucky numbers as the next lottery draw approaches, continuing a long-held tradition. As lottery fever grips Thailand once again, residents of Pho Thong district in Ang Thong are heading to Chulamuni Temple, hoping to uncover lucky numbers from the famed Mae Ya Sroi Thong…
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‘Eel of fortune’ has locals hooked on lucky lottery numbers (video)
A rare albino eel with golden markings was discovered by a villager in Phetchabun, central Thailand, sparking a local lottery frenzy as residents sought lucky numbers. The fishy phenomenon emerged yesterday, September 25, after a video clip showing the striking eel went viral on social media. Filmed by Amnat Phonok, a resident of Phu Toei village in Wichian Buri district,…
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Thai woman sues police for shooting and killing her mentally ill father
A Thai woman is suing police in Ratchaburi province for abusing their authority after officers fatally shot her mentally ill father. Police defended their actions, citing the man’s repeated violent behaviour in the community. On September 24, officers from Mueang Ratchaburi Police Station responded to complaints from residents in Tha Rarb sub-district. Locals reported that 60 year old Suraphon, who…
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Lucky firecracker numbers spark lotto frenzy in Suphan Buri
Villagers in Suphan Buri, central Thailand, are scrambling for lottery tickets after lucky numbers appeared in the smoke and sparks of firecrackers during a local spirit ceremony. The numbers 34 and 117, revealed from firecracker tails, have become the talk of the town after being spotted during a merit-making ritual at Wat Then Phlai in Si Prachan district yesterday, September…
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8 year old boy rides pet buffalo to school in central Thailand
An eight year old boy in Thailand has charmed locals by riding his pet buffalo to and from school each day, turning heads with his unique daily routine. Thanwa “Fluke” Thong-iam makes his daily journey to school on the back of his pet buffalo, Kalamae. The pair have become a familiar sight in Khao Yoi district, Phetchaburi province, where they…
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Thai man confesses to killing son-in-law for raping his granddaughter
An 80 year old Thai man in Nakhon Sawan province confessed to killing his son-in-law, stating that the victim had raped his stepdaughter, who is also his beloved granddaughter. A Thai woman discovered the dead body of her husband, 44 year old Sergeant Major First Class Nirut, in a pond in the Phaisali district of Nakhon Sawan on September 22.…
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Bus driver found dead beside parked vehicle in Chachoengsao
A 52 year old bus driver was found dead beside his parked vehicle in Chachoengsao province, central Thailand, leaving factory workers stranded as police launched an investigation. The incident took place around 9pm yesterday, September 23, at a designated parking area along Bang Na-Trat Road. The driver, identified as 52 year old Veerawat from Samut Prakan, was found lying on…
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Fugitive gunman caught in central Thailand after years on run
Highway police in central Thailand arrested a fugitive wanted for murder, shootings and theft after years on the run, following a routine checkpoint stop. The Central Investigation Bureau confirmed that highway police arrested the suspect, a Thai national named Harris, at a traffic checkpoint on Rama II Road in Pak Tho District. Officers discovered he was wanted under an arrest…
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Injured baby elephant rescued from cassava plantation in Kanchanaburi
Locals rescued an injured baby elephant found in a cassava plantation in Kanchanaburi province on Saturday, September 20. The animal was successfully moved to the Wildlife Conservation Office in Suphan Buri for further care. The community leader, Wiparat Sawatsai, told ThaiRath that residents had reported the elephant in their cassava plantation in Cha Lae sub-district, Thong Pha Phum district, on…
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Thai man accused of fatally abusing 2 year old boy stepson
A Thai man in Lop Buri province denied accusations of fatally abusing his two year old stepson, insisting he was merely playing with the boy by punching him in the stomach. The man, identified only as Mai, brought his stepson to Khok Samrong Hospital, claiming the child had lost consciousness for an unknown reason. Tragically, doctors confirmed the boy had…
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Gunman claims community leader hires him to kill rescuer in insurance row
A Thai community leader in Ayutthaya province denied involvement in the murder of a volunteer rescuer, despite a confession from a hired gunman. The killing is suspected to have been motivated by a conflict over insurance money. The body of 24 year old rescue volunteer Sarayut “Keng” Nokjan, from the Ayutthaya Ruamjai Foundation, was discovered on a road on September…
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Samut Prakan truck mishap triggers domino crash of 10 cars (video)
More than 10 cars were damaged in Samut Prakan when a truck, started with its gear engaged, lurched forward and triggered a chain-reaction crash. The incident, caught on video and widely shared on TikTok by user @jikkosanfa, unfolded outside a residential building where vehicles had been parked in tight rows. The footage, captioned “A reminder from the housing community, unsure…
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Central Thailand monk probed over funds and woman scandal
Police have launched a probe into a senior monk accused of financial misconduct and improper relationships, following a complaint from a woman abroad. Thai police have launched an investigation into the financial activities of a senior monk from Wat Na Pahpong, a well-known temple in Pathum Thani, following allegations linked to the suspicious circulation of around 500 million baht and…
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Pensioner’s 1 million baht scam foiled in central Thailand (video)
A man was caught by police after attempting to help a pensioner withdraw a large sum of cash from a bank account in suspicious circumstances. The attempted scam was stopped just in time thanks to quick-thinking bank staff who flagged suspicious behaviour and alerted police before the man could disappear with the cash. At around 3.30pm yesterday, September 18, officers…
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Knife thug robs Saraburi gold shop, takes customer hostage (video)
Police are hunting a knife-wielding robber who held a customer hostage during a gold shop robbery in Saraburi, central Thailand, escaping on a motorcycle with stolen jewellery. The incident took place at Por Udomsuk gold shop in Tha Lan market, Ban Mo district, at around 4.30pm on Wednesday, September 17. Police Captain Sombat Phonsing, deputy investigation chief at Banmor Police…
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Chao Phraya Dam surge floods Ayutthaya and displaces thousands
Heavy water discharge from the Chao Phraya Dam has triggered flooding across Ayutthaya, affecting thousands of households and prompting urgent safety warnings. Floodwaters have swept through large parts of Ayutthaya after water discharge from the Chao Phraya Dam was increased by 2,000 to 2,500 cubic metres per second. The National Water Resources Committee approved the release to handle surging inflows…
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Monkey madness: Hundreds escape cages and run riot in Lopburi
Chaos erupted in Lopburi when hundreds of monkeys broke free from a shelter, invading homes, ransacking cars, and even storming a police station. Residents of Lopburi faced a wild spectacle today, September 16, as more than 100 monkeys escaped from the Pho Kao Ton Monkey Shelter in Mueang district. The mass breakout sparked panic in the area, with troops of…
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Temple denies funds missing as 40 million baht dispute arises
The Luang Por Ngern Wat Bang Klan Foundation and a former temple committee member have clarified that no funds have gone missing, disputing claims that between 30 and 40 million baht have disappeared. Yesterday, September 13, Porn Panpeng, the foundation’s secretary and former committee member of Wat Hirunyaram or Wat Bang Klan in Pho Thale district, Phichit province, addressed the…
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Nonthaburi upskirt suspect dies after dangerous mall plunge
The young man who leapt from a Nonthaburi shopping mall after being caught filming under a woman’s skirt has died from his injuries, police confirmed. Police in Nonthaburi have confirmed that the 21 year old university student who jumped from the fourth floor of Central Westgate mall has died, following a desperate attempt to evade arrest yesterday evening, September 12.…
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Thai motorcyclist dies after dodging sudden lane change by another rider
A Thai woman died in a motorcycle crash in Nonthaburi province yesterday, September 11, after swerving to avoid a sudden lane change by another rider. Officers from Bang Srimueang Police Station were alerted to the accident at around 7.30am outside a petrol station on Ratchaphruek–Nonthaburi Road. At the scene, police and rescue workers found a 20 year old woman, later…
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Lottery fever: Tarantula picks lucky number for upcoming draw
A crowd gathered at a temple in central Thailand for a ritual where a tarantula selected lottery numbers, sparking fresh excitement among players. Dozens of hopeful locals gathered today, September 12, behind Wat Bot Rat Sattha in Bang Rakam subdistrict, Pho Thong district, Ang Thong province, for a traditional ritual centred around the legendary Paya Bung, a revered, burrow-dwelling tarantula…
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