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Online gambling raid nets three arrests, seizes over 920,000 baht
The police conducted a series of raids on properties in both Bangkok and Loei on Saturday, apprehending three individuals under dubious circumstances, allegedly tied to the operation of online gambling websites. Deputy National Police Chief Roy Ingkapairote yesterday revealed that these arrests were the handiwork of the Police Cyber Taskforce (PCT) who’d been inspired by suspicious activities linked to several…
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Nakhon Si Thammarat murder: Man arrested for chilling strangulation, deadly violence
The quiet town of Nakhon Si Thammarat was left in shock as local police arrested Seri Boonprap, an infamous 57 year old, yesterday, for the brutal strangulation of a woman in a bungalow, an act he chillingly admitted was fuelled by resentment. The victim’s premature death came as a shocking end to their tumultuous relationship, resulting in the horrifying Nakhon…
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Rayong man arrested with 70,000 meth pills despite daughter’s pleas
A Thai man from Rayong province was arrested by officials from the Bang Lamung Police Station, in Chon Buri province. This incident saw law enforcement confiscating over 70,000 methamphetamine tablets from the man’s Rayong residence. The man’s young daughter was present during this event, and in an emotional plea, asked the officials to let her father go, promising to behave…
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Thai man held for running “Little Angel” child porn group
Amid growing concern over child exploitation, an individual running a child pornography distribution group labelled Little Angel, infamous for its cache of over 1,000 child sex videos, has been apprehended. Abhisit, the 29 year old behind the group was arrested at a house in the Sattahip district of Chon Buri. The arrest ensued, thanks to the vigilant activities of Police Colonel…
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Drug trafficking ring spanning across Thailand busted by police
A police crackdown resulted in the arrest of seven individuals in connection to a drug trafficking ring spanning the length of Thailand. Police stated the organised criminals caught yesterday had a long-standing pattern of sustained violence, striking fear into local communities. The drug trafficking ring’s operations extended from Chiang Rai through Nakhon Si Thammarat and on to Trang. The arrests were…
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Student safety urged as Bangkok police chase man harassing schoolgirls
The parents of students from a prominent school in Ratchadamnoen yesterday warned of a man exhibiting signs of mental illness who has been causing harm to female students in a number of locations. The police are hot on his trail after he struck several times. The student safety alert shared on the LINE app includes a picture of the man.…
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Unruly youths unleash graffiti mayhem and tree-molition in Pattaya (video)
In a shocking show of disregard for public property, a gang of unruly youths went on the rampage daubing graffiti on public park structures and destroying several trees in Chak Nok Public Park in Pattaya. The park, under the purview of Nong Prue Municipality, is ordinarily a tranquil haven for locals to unwind and engage in fitness activities amongst its…
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Shanghai businesswoman blackmailed by younger lover after online dating turns sour
In a case of deception and online blackmail, a 45 year old woman from Shanghai found herself victim to a young man who exploited her wealth and love. The woman, Zhang, a successful businesswoman, was drawn into an online relationship with the young man, before discovering his true intentions. Zhang’s success in her career came about at a very young age,…
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Grisly find: Kratom vendor stumbles upon naked body of homeless man in Rayong
A kratom vendor discovered the dead body of a homeless man lying naked and covered in faeces on PMY Beach in the eastern province of Rayong. The murderers were suspected to be a group of men hanging out on the beach before the discovery. Sawang Pornkuson Rescue Team rushed to PMY Beach at 2.30am today after the call from the…
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Popular influencer Mod Oi admits to promoting illegal online gambling after Thai crackdown
In an escalating crackdown on illegal gambling promotion, Thai authorities issued orders to summon about 30 celebrities and influencers, including Phannarai Khemmi, commonly known as Mod Oi, a popular and sexy influencer with 1.1 million followers on Twitter. Mod Oi today appeared at the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) headquarters in Nonthaburi province with her boyfriend, accepting the accusations of…
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Thai teacher accused of sex with underage student girls for better grades
A Thai teacher has been accused of blackmailing female students into having sex with him in exchange for higher grades at a high school in the Isaan province of Roi Et. The teacher allegedly acknowledged he had a relationship with one of his teenage students but denied he blackmailed them into sex. According to the Big Krian Facebook page, the…
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Tragic paws: Pit bull restraint effort ends in pawful outcome for Chon Buri locals
Chon Buri province residents’ attempt to stop a violent pit bull from attacking people by tying its mouth and legs resulted in its death. The distressing incident occurred when the pit bull, belonging to a family in the community, was left at home with a boy. On that fateful day, the unleashed pit bull lunged at a woman walking along…
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Mental ill man attacks bank manager after 1 billion baht request refused
A Thai man with mental health issues attacked a bank manager with a knife after the manager refused to give him 1 billion baht, inside the Bank of Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) in the Isaan province of Loei. CCTV footage of the incident was handed to the media yesterday, July 26, showing a man in a striped shirt rushing…
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Police catch another suspect in Pattaya teen violence case
Bang Lamung Police caught another suspect from last week’s episode of teen violence that shook Pattaya. In the latest development, officers successfully apprehended an 18 year old man for his alleged involvement in an explosive attack on his rivals near the railway track road. The incident, which occurred at 4am on July 19, left two teens injured. The attack unfolded when…
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Shop owner robbed of over 100,000 baht during his absence
A shop owner returned to his premises in Udon Thani City at 10am yesterday to discover that his property had been robbed while he was away. The intruder had stolen valuable goods of over 100,000 baht. The local police, led by officer Nattawat Ladawan, were quickly on the scene. The shop, at 63 Phonphisai Road, was owned by 38 year…
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500 million baht returned to China seized from illegal Chinese businesses in Thailand
Thailand returned approximately 400 to 500 million baht to China that had been seized from illegal businesses operated by Chinese nationals within the country. The Chinese government was overwhelmed by the gesture. Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam shared details of the illegal businesses with the press and China’s Minister of Interior Li Fangshu on a visit to China last week. Wissanu…
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Pak Chong tragedy: Nephew murders uncle over insult feud
A horrific family dispute in the Pak Chong district of the northeast Nakhon Ratchasima province ended in tragedy as a 31 year old man fatally shot his 57 year old uncle. Police took several hours to interrogate the suspect under arrest. They managed to get a confession out of him, eventually revealing a grudge sparked by the victim’s insulting words.…
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Child abuse victim’s baby buried in field: Police probe Mukdahan tragedy
A distressing story has come to light as a baby born out of child sexual abuse died. The baby’s mother was a 12 year old girl who was allegedly abused by her father. This case reached its chilling climax when the baby was seen buried unceremoniously in a field by relatives, sparking suspicion regarding the cause of death. Police in…
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Infidelity accusation leads to armed dispute at Trat bus depot
A public transportation hub in the southern Trat province was the scene of a standoff that escalated dangerously. A 34 year old man, accused by his spouse of infidelity, allegedly threatened her with a .38 firearm. The situation was resolved when police quickly interceded, apprehending the suspect and securing the weapon before disagreements could take a tragic turn. At around 9.30am…
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MFP member alleges death threats from Pheu Thai Party employee
Move Forward Party (MFP) Rakchanok Srinork yesterday revealed she received death threats from an employee of former Pheu Thai Party MP Wanchalerm Ubumrung. The Bang Born district of Bangkok MP took her first steps on the political ladder in May’s General Election. Her victory was a surprise because the area was previously a safe Pheu Thai Party seat under Wanchalerm.…
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Bangkok luxury homes raided in 300 million baht fraud search featuring ‘Crypto King’
A massive operation launched by Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB), dubbed The Hunt for the Crypto King Ep:3, led to the raid of two luxury homes in central Bangkok. Taking place today, the operation was conducted under the authority of police officials including Assistant Division Commander Amnaj Traipoj and his team. The undertaking resulted in the confiscation of possessions and…
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Jealous boyfriend’s brutal assault leads to girlfriend’s death in Saraburi rental room
Police yesterday captured a violently jealous boyfriend after he allegedly killed his 24 year old girlfriend in a rental room in Saraburi. The man confessed to the police, suggesting his girlfriend had too many male admirers, which sparked his jealousy. The violent incident took place in a single-storey rental room in the central Saraburi province. An investigation revealed that the…
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2 fake cops taser and rob victim in western Thailand
Two fake police cops remain at large after they tasered a Thai man, stole his pickup, mobile phone, and 3,000 in stolen cash from the victim in western Thailand. A picture of a shirtless man surrounded by police officers was shared on social media with a caption warning netizens to beware of the fake police officers in question. The victim…
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Phuket Police apprehend man with homemade firearm and meth pills
Phuket, generally known for its phenomenal beaches and vibrant nightlife, was the scene of a rather more dramatic event. Thalang Police are running a critical investigation that led to the arrest of a man armed with a homemade firearm and in possession of two methamphetamine pills in Srisoonthorn, Thalang district. Boonmee Saenglao, a 42 year old native of Khon Kaen…
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Bodyguard of MFP leader Pita hits a snag: Criminal past uncovered
The bodyguard of Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat has been suspended from duty after Thai netizens discovered he has a criminal past. He was jailed in 2011 for kidnapping someone for ransom. The bodyguard in question, Sisuriyen Sikamonpakdee, became the talk of Thai social media because of his dedication to protecting Pita wherever the politician went. However, netizens…
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Chiang Mai court convicts dog killer: A justice victory for popular campus pet
In Chiang Mai, a man who killed a beloved dog has been sentenced to six months in prison for animal cruelty. The dog was known as Thia Mor Chor, a short-legged, popular fellow among students. Watchdog Thailand, an animal rights organisation, announced the verdict yesterday, signalling justice for Thia, whose name means shorty. The late Thia was an adored fixture…
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Scammers use fake social media accounts of luxury hotels to swindle money
A luxury hotel nestled within the picturesque landscapes of Khao Yai National Park in Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand, became the unsuspecting target of a cunning hotel scam that left more than 40 victims in its wake. Fraudsters hatched a plan by creating a fake social media account for the esteemed MYS Khao Yai Hotel, deceiving unsuspecting guests and luring them…
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Thai man arrested for making a dick of himself in public places
Police Cyber Taskforce (PCT) officers arrested a Thai man involved in the creation and sale of explicit videos showing his penis in public places on the Twitter and OnlyFans platforms. Bang Yee Khan Police Station in Bangkok received a complaint from a man on Wednesday, July 19 that he had been lured into recording a video of his penis in…
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Nakhon Ratchasima schoolboy fatally stabs peer in jealousy-fuelled dispute
In a tragic incident, a Year 8 student fatally assaulted his Year 10 schoolmate, reportedly due to jealousy, at a prominent school in Pimai district, Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand. The assailant, who did not flee the scene, surrendered to police following the unfortunate event. The incident unfolded as A, a 14 year old student, stabbed 15 year old B with…
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