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Thai man locks penis with 2 rings over fear of genital theft
A Thai man in the Isaan province of Buriram sought help after he locked his penis with steel and plastic rings, claiming someone tried to steal his private part because of its size. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) Satuek Hospital, on October 6, called rescuers from the Wang Krood Foundation to…
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Police search for man who stole motorbike and damaged shops in Phatthalung
Police in Phatthalung are searching for a man believed to be under the influence of drugs after a series of incidents involving property damage and the theft of a motorbike. The incident occurred earlier today, October 7. A man, approximately 30 years old, was first seen riding a red Honda Wave 110 motorcycle through Pa Phayom district, where he allegedly…
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Police officer kills wife and himself in Nonthaburi over alleged affair
A police inspector reportedly shot his wife before turning the gun on himself in a murder-suicide at their home in Nonthaburi, after allegedly discovering she was having an affair. The incident occurred at around 4pm yesterday, October 6, at a three-storey townhouse in Bang Kruai district. Officers from Bang Kruai Police Station arrived at the scene with forensic experts, a…
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Officials suspect Narathiwat gold shop robbery linked to BRN insurgent group
Officials from the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) Region 4 suspect that the Barisan Revolusi Nasional Melayu Patani (BRN) was behind the gold shop robbery at a supermarket in Narathiwat on Sunday, October 5, which caused the loss of more than 23 million baht. An unidentified number of armed thieves robbed a gold shop inside the Big C Supermarket in…
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Thai MP faces 100m baht defamation lawsuit over scam allegations
South African businessman Benjamin Mauerberger, widely known as Ben Smith, has filed criminal and civil defamation lawsuits against People’s Party MP Rangsiman Rome, seeking 100 million baht in damages. The lawsuits stem from remarks made by Rangsiman during a Parliamentary debate on September 30, in which he alleged that Smith was a central figure in Cambodian-linked scam networks, call-centre fraud,…
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Decision imminent on controversial Pattaya waterfront condo
A final decision on the controversial waterfront condo in Pattaya is expected soon, with the Department of Lands set to rule on whether to revoke or uphold the project’s title deed. Pattaya Mayor Poramese Ngampichet said the case, unresolved for over a decade, hinges on the legality of the land certificate used for the high-rise construction near Bali Hai Pier.…
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Fire engulfs Route 66 warehouse but spares main venue
A fire broke out at a warehouse belonging to the popular nightclub Route 66 in Bangkok’s Royal City Avenue (RCA) yesterday, October 6. The club confirmed that its main building was undamaged and would reopen as usual from today, October 7. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) The official Facebook page of…
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Thaksin second royal pardon request denied by justice minister
Thailand’s justice minister has rejected a second royal pardon petition filed on behalf of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, meaning the 74 year old must serve the remainder of his one-year jail term. Justice Minister Rutthapon Naowarat said he has formally submitted his opinion on Thaksin’s appeal to the Cabinet Secretariat after reviewing the findings of a special committee. The…
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Tropical Storm Matmo threat still lingers, heavy rain expected
The Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued another warning for Tropical Storm Matmo, which is expected to bring heavy rain and strong monsoons to Thailand today, October 7. The storm, centred over Lang Son, Vietnam, will not enter Thailand but is expected to influence the weather. The storm is currently moving westward at approximately 15 kilometres per hour and is expected…
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Fire engulfs restaurant in Bangkok’s RCA entertainment venue
A fire broke out at a restaurant within the well-known entertainment hub Royal City Avenue (RCA) in Bangkok today, October 6, prompting a swift response from fire and rescue teams. According to the Facebook page, Fire & Rescue Thailand, the blaze was reported at around 5.11pm at a restaurant located on Soi Sun Wichai-Rama 9, off Rama 9 Road, in…
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Pattaya homeless woman abandons 2 daughters and flees police
A homeless woman abandoned her two young daughters at an apartment in Pattaya yesterday, October 5, before fleeing from the police. The apartment owner, Malee, sought assistance from officers of Pattaya City Law Enforcement and the Pattaya Social Welfare Bureau at around 10pm after the woman left her daughters, aged three and one, in her care. Malee explained that the…
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Chiang Mai man smashes up cars, mental health concerns raised
A man with suspected mental health issues has been reported to have damaged parked vehicles in Chiang Mai, prompting residents to call for appropriate intervention from relevant authorities. Today, October 6, Chiang Mai residents contacted local media after a man was seen smashing car windows with rocks across the Mueang district and surrounding areas. The man appeared homeless and displayed…
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Thaksin gets visit from sister and ex-PM Somchai at Klong Prem Prison
Former Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat and his wife, Yaowapha Wongsawat, visited Thaksin Shinawatra at Klong Prem Central Prison this morning, October 6, to offer moral support, as the former leader awaits the outcome of his royal clemency plea. This marked the seventh family visit since the Supreme Court ordered Thaksin back to prison on September 9 to serve a one-year…
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Bangkok Governor accepts proposals to fix housing crisis
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has pledged to address housing issues, vowing to bring all informal communities under the “Ban Mankong” housing scheme. Yesterday, October 6, members of the People’s Movement for Land and Housing Rights submitted a nine-point proposal to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) during an event marking World Habitat Day. Chadchart personally received the document at the Lan…
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Phuket motorbike rider arrested after threatening taxi driver with fake gun
A motorbike rider in Koh Kaew, Phuket, was arrested after threatening a taxi driver with what appeared to be a gun, prompting a police investigation and multiple charges. The incident took place around 1pm on October 5 and was captured on a dashcam. The footage circulated online, leading Phuket City Police Chief, Police Colonel Chatree Chukaew, to order officers to…
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Taxi driver caught on CCTV keeping lost wallet in Nonthaburi
A CCTV camera captured a taxi driver taking a lost wallet at a petrol station in Nonthaburi province, but refused to return the money to the victim, claiming he had already spent it on fuel. The 40 year old Japanese interpreter filed a complaint against the taxi driver at Bang Bua Thong Police Station on Saturday, October 4, accusing him…
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Former inmate kills neighbour in minor road dispute in Phetchaburi
A former inmate remains at large after fatally shooting his neighbour following a road dispute in the southern province of Phetchaburi. Officers from Raisathon Police Station were called to investigate the death of 46 year old Rungarun Thiankham on a road in Raisathon Subdistrict, Ban Lad District, Phetchaburi, at around 5pm on Saturday, October 4. Rungarun sustained multiple gunshot wounds…
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Bangkok police arrest nine in teen gang shooting under Phra Pok Klao Bridge
Bangkok police arrested nine teenagers linked to a shooting that injured two young men under Phra Pok Klao Bridge early on October 3. Authorities say the attack stemmed from an ongoing conflict between rival youth groups from Thonburi. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) Police Lieutenant General Siam Boonsom, Commissioner of the…
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Man breaks into ex-wife’s home in Ayutthaya, kills her father
A man allegedly shot and killed his ex-father-in-law and seriously injured himself during a violent altercation at a residence in Bang Pa-in district, Ayutthaya, yesterday, October 5. Police are continuing their investigation and have detained the suspect at a local hospital. At around 11am, officers from Bang Pa-in Police Station were notified of a fatal domestic dispute at a house…
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3 prisons officials killed in murder-suicide in welfare accommodation
An official from the Department of Corrections committed a murder-suicide involving his ex-wife and her new boyfriend out of jealousy at a welfare accommodation in the northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima. Officers from Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima Police Station were called to investigate the incident at a welfare house within the Central Prison compound. Upon arrival, they found three people with…
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Thai-Cambodian border conflict victims receive financial aid
Displaced residents in Buriram province have begun receiving compensation following uncertainties and damages caused by the Thai-Cambodian border conflict. Today, October 6, financial aid ranging from 2,000 to 5,000 baht per household was distributed, prompting locals to queue at ATMs as early as 1am. The support package is intended for families forced to evacuate due to clashes between Thai and…
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Iranian man poses as police and extorts money from Indian men in Pattaya
An Iranian man posed as a police officer and extorted US$300 (approximately 9,700 baht) from two Indian men on Sukhumvit Road in Pattaya on October 1. The Indian victims, 32 year old Gaganddepp Singh and 20 year old Prabhdeep Singh, filed a complaint at Bang Lamung Police Station yesterday, October 5, after being conned out of 9,700 baht in cash…
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Parliament passes Fisheries Act amendment; concerns over marine conservation
Thailand’s Parliament has passed a controversial amendment to the Fisheries Act, aiming to strike a balance between marine conservation and the livelihoods of fishers. The revised bill was approved by the House of Representatives on September 17, despite earlier objections from senators over Article 69, a clause that regulates fishing gear. The Department of Fisheries confirmed that Article 69 has…
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Thailand video news Former Boxing Champion Amnat Ruenroeng in Convenience Store Brawl, Outrage as Teacher Accused of Assaulting Student Over Marshmallows
Thailand and the region faced a dramatic week of headlines spanning crime, social issues, and tragedy. Authorities intensified their anti-narcotics drive, dismantling nine drug networks and seizing millions of meth pills and other drugs. In contrast, viral incidents stirred national debate — from former boxing champion Amnat Ruenroeng’s drunken brawl, to a Lampang teacher accused of assaulting a…
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Armed gang steals 23 million baht in gold from Narathiwat supermarket
An armed gang of between seven and ten suspects escaped with gold accessories worth more than 23 million baht after a robbery at a gold shop in the southern province of Narathiwat yesterday, October 5. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) Security cameras at the Big C supermarket in Su-ngai Kolok district…
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Thailand aims to boost gaming sector with new industry law
Thailand is set to join Japan, South Korea, and China in formalising its digital gaming industry as the Game Industry Act edges closer to becoming law. The bill, drafted by the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA), is gaining traction under the newly appointed Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister, Chaichanok Chidchob, who has expressed strong support for the country’s fast-growing…
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Democrat Party revival as Abhisit Vejjajiva set to return
The Democrat Party is experiencing a revival as seasoned politicians rejoin its ranks, driven by the anticipated return of former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva to the party leadership. This movement is gaining traction ahead of an important general assembly scheduled for later this month. Among the notable individuals returning is Supatra Masdit, a former minister to the prime minister’s office.…
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Thai TikToker’s lion attacks 2 victims, including 11 year old boy in Kanchanaburi
A lion escaped from the home of a Thai TikToker and attacked two people, including an 11 year old boy, in the central province of Kanchanaburi on Saturday, October 4. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) Viral footage captured the moment the young boy and another man fled from the lion, named…
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Outcry over man’s comments on security guard’s dining choice
An online uproar has erupted following a man’s controversial comments about encountering a security guard dining with his family at the same restaurant. The man expressed surprise, questioning whether security guards earn enough to afford such luxurious outings, thus sparking intense debate. The incident occurred when the man posted his experience of dining at a buffet on a Chao Phraya…
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Thailand disrupts nine drug networks, seizes millions of narcotics
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced the successful disruption of nine significant drug networks, resulting in the arrest of 16 suspects and the confiscation of large quantities of drugs during a nationwide operation in September. During a press conference at the Narcotics Suppression Bureau, Anutin, who is also the interior minister, highlighted that drug suppression is a national priority and an…
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