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Hong Kong model stabbed to death in Bangkok apartment
A 24 year old Eurasian model from Hong Kong was found brutally stabbed to death in her Bangkok apartment. Thai media reports indicate that the young woman, who held a Swiss passport, was discovered last Thursday evening, July 18, after neighbours reported hearing screams around 6.15pm. CCTV footage captured the harrowing moment when the model, Gwendoline Cretton, was carried out…
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Nonthaburi official arrested over alleged 100,000 baht bribe
Police arrested the 48 year old director of the New Bang Bua Thong Municipality Public Works Division, in Nonthaburi on allegations of accepting a 100,000 baht bribe in exchange for a building permit. He claims the money was for hiring external engineers and architects. Chayut, accompanied by his lawyer, submitted a letter of clarification and evidence to Police Major General…
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Bangkok stepfather accused of assaulting teen, family seeks justice
A stepfather is accused of assaulting his 14 year old stepdaughter in a well-known condominium in the Bang Khen area. Her aunt has taken the case to the Central Investigation Bureau after the initial police report showed no progress, fearing the assailant remains at large. The incident occurred today, July 24, at 10.30am when Thammanan Tangtim, also known as Sergeant…
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2 policemen suspected of extorting Chinese tourists released on bail
Pattaya Provincial Court granted two policemen bail of 400,000 baht each after the pair were charged with allegedly extorting 700,000 baht from two Chinese tourists on a motorway heading to Pattaya. A group of men, claiming to be police officers, were caught on dashcam footage demanding money from two Chinese men in the foreigners’ rented SUV on the motorway on…
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Thai police arrest infamous scammer known as White Takli
Thai police apprehended a notorious online scammer who had been impersonating a police inspector and deceiving people for years. This arrest of the 30 year old man follows multiple incidents of fraud and a series of warrants out for his capture. Narongrit, known as White Takli, from Takli District, Nakhon Sawan Province, was arrested by a team led by Police…
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Lotto plot: Thai woman cries foul over ‘historic’ ticket trick
A Thai woman accused a lottery seller in the northern province of Kamphaengphet of tricking her into buying old lottery tickets from two months ago. The complainant, Sommai Wongkhamma, shared the story with Channel 7 hoping to issue a warning to other lottery enthusiasts. She showed three old lottery tickets to the media. The prize announcement date on the tickets…
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Missing Samut Prakan man found dead after five-day search
A Thai woman in Samut Prakan sought help to find her husband, who had been missing for five days. Tragically, he was found dead in a dense grassy area. The devastated woman collapsed in grief upon hearing the news. CCTV footage along Theparat Road near Bangna Garden captured 35 year old Kawi from Ubon Ratchathani, leaving his workplace at a…
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Perverted thief disguised as woman steals underwear in Rayong
A perverted thief last night disguised himself in women’s clothes complete with a wig before stealing 40 items of ladies’ underwear that were drying outside the homes of two women in the eastern province of Rayong last night. A Thai couple shared CCTV camera footage of the underwear theft with Channel 7 after the incident took place at about 12.50am…
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Heartbroken woman rescued from bridge in northeast Thailand
A Thai woman, distressed after a breakup, was found crying by the Chi River Bridge in Yasothon province, prompting a good Samaritan to call the police. Officers managed to calm her down after an hour, ensuring her safety and returning her home. A young woman, overcome with sadness from a recent breakup, was found sitting alone on the edge of…
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Myanmar chef murder suspect arrested in Bangkok
A young man has been arrested for the murder of a 46 year old Myanmar chef, whose body was discovered after two days in a rented room in Samut Prakan’s Bang Phli district. The incident has taken a disturbing turn as the suspect revealed his motives and the sequence of events leading up to the crime. Police apprehended 24 year…
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Another officer surrenders in Chinese tourist extortion case (video)
Following the extortion case involving Chinese tourists reported on July 10, another police officer turned himself in yesterday, July 23, but denied all accusations. The extortion, which took place on the motorway en route to Pattaya, was brought to attention after a representative of a travel agency stepped forward seeking justice for their Chinese clients. Footage captured by a dashcam…
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Missing Australian man found in Bangkok
An Australian man who had been missing for two weeks in Thailand has been found but he refuses to speak. The missing Aussie’s father had sought help in finding his 28 year old son, Kieran James Cramer, who had been missing for 15 days. Cramer, a nursing student, vanished shortly after arriving in Thailand on July 1. He last contacted…
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Teen found dead and father injured in Saraburi home attack
A tragic incident has unfolded in Saraburi, where a 14 year old boy was found dead with his throat slashed, and his father was severely injured. Police are investigating the case, calling in family members for questioning. Police in Saraburi are intensifying their investigation into the brutal killing of a 14 year old boy named Boonsin Kusri and the severe…
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Thai teen attacked by neighbour after unfriending on Facebook
A 14 year old girl was attacked by a neighbour at her home after unfriending them on Facebook. The incident has raised concerns about the safety and well-being of the minors involved. The attack occurred after the girl’s aunt requested help from activist Kan Chom Phalang. The neighbour, angered by the girl unfriending them on Facebook, stormed into the house…
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Drug-addicted Thai man lynched after attempted rape
A 17 year old Thai teenager and locals in the central province of Ayutthaya lynched a drug addict after he attempted to rape the teen’s mother. Officers from Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Police Station were alerted to the death of 38 year old drug addict Yuranan on the night of July 20. On arrival, officers found Yuranan lying face down on…
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Vespa desperado: Owner on a ‘scoot’ to find stolen bike in Pattaya
A Vespa motorbike owner in Pattaya is urgently seeking public assistance after her stolen vehicle was spotted near Pattaya Beach yesterday. The owner, a 34 year old woman named A, said she reported that her motorbike was taken from a parking lot on Soi 18 in the Naklua area on Saturday, July 20. CCTV footage reveals that the suspect is…
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2 Thai men attack ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend with knives
Two unhinged jealous ex-boyfriends managed to evade arrest following a vicious knife attack on their ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend at her home in the southern province of Phetchaburi. A medical team at Cha-am Hospital reported the stabbing to Cha-am Police Station after three victims were admitted to surgery on Sunday night, July 21. The Thai man, Dream, was cut…
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Police allegedly misinterpret stroke as drunk leading to man’s death
A family is seeking justice for a Thai man who died from a stroke while driving in Bangkok, resulting in multiple crashes. Police accused him of drink driving and delayed treatment, leading to his death. A video of the accident circulated on social media showing a black Toyota Fortuner SUV crashing into multiple cars on Charoen Krung Road. The car’s…
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Bingo! Gambian arrested for 7-year illegal stay on Koh Pha Ngan
Tourist Police arrested a Gambian man on Koh Pha Ngan, an island in the southern province of Surat Thani, on Friday, July 19, for illegally entering Thailand and staying on the island for more than seven years. He reportedly shouted “Bingo!” after being caught. Koh Pha Ngan Tourist Police were conducting a crackdown on illegal foreigners when they encountered the…
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Chinese passport sale billboard in Bangkok raises legal concerns
Police and Thai government officials are investigating a puzzling billboard in Bangkok‘s Huai Kwang district advertising the sale of passports from different countries in Chinese. A Thai Facebook user shared a picture of the billboard with the caption, “This is at Huai Kwang Intersection. I guess it’s about passport sales. You’re committing a crime, obviously. In case you don’t know,…
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Actress Sammy Cowell loses 1.2 million baht in handbag scam
Renowned actor Sammy Cowell fell victim to a scam, losing over 1.2 million baht after posting an advertisement to sell a luxury handbag. She shared details of the deception before realising and reporting the incident to the police. Sammy, whose real name is Panthita Phoowijarn Cowell, reported the scam at the Khok Kram Police Station. The incident occurred after the…
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Alleged drunk American stabs Australian man to death in Krabi
A reportedly drunk American man stabbed an Australian man to death in the southern province of Krabi, following a heated argument at a bar on Ao Nang Beach. Officers from Ao Nang Police Station investigated the stabbing, which occurred on the roadside near Nopparat Thara Beach at 2am on July 22. Rescuers had already taken the injured Australian man, later…
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Thai singer Cherreen files police report against ex-husband
Singer Cherreen “The Star” Nutjaree, alongside her lawyer, plans to file a police report today against her ex-husband for physical assault and ongoing harassment. Today, July 23, Cherreen and lawyer Kaew Monchai are set to visit Thonglor Police Station at 10am. Cherreen, whose full name is Nutjaree Horvejkul, has been facing threats and harassment from her ex-husband following their separation.…
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Thai man commits murder-suicide, kills 4 family members of ex-wife
A Thai man committed murder-suicide in the Isaan province of Sisaket, killing four family members of his ex-wife before taking his own life in his car. Only a 10 year old boy survived the incident. Officers from Mueang Sisaket Police Station were alerted to a shooting at a house in Nong Phai sub-district, Mueang district, Sisaket province, at approximately 9.30pm…
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Patong tuk tuk driver fined after aggressive road confrontation
Patong tuk tuk drivers are again under scrutiny after an alarming confrontation between a driver and a resident in traffic. The incident, captured in a 51-second video, ignited a wave of criticism and concern among Phuket residents. A resident, who has been living in Phuket for eight years, documented the encounter and posted the video on the Facebook page Driving…
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Stark Corporation scandal costs 14.7 billion baht
Shareholders and stock investors of Stark Corporation are reeling from an accounting and embezzlement scandal that has incurred damages estimated at a staggering 14.7 billion baht. This debacle has impacted 4,704 shareholders and led to the prosecution of the former chairman and several top executives in what is deemed one of Thailand’s largest corporate frauds in recent years. Adding to…
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Tak Bai tragedy court case to be decided next month
A lawsuit against nine former top officials implicated in the Tak Bai tragedy is set for consideration by the Narathiwat Provincial Court next month. The lawsuit, filed on April 26 by a group of 48 plaintiffs, seeks justice for the victims and their families who have seen no action taken by police or prosecutors beyond financial compensation. The plaintiffs, consisting…
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Berry misleading: Thailand picks apart fake Finland job offers
Thailand is actively pursuing local agents who deceived Thai citizens into believing they had secured berry picker jobs in Finland. This action follows the interception of 43 individuals at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Saturday, July 20, just before they were set to board a flight to the Nordic country. The Department of Employment initiated the investigation after receiving a tip-off about…
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Woman caught stealing beer in Udon Thani after fight with husband
A woman was caught stealing five cans of beer from a shop in Udon Thani, sparking a confrontation with her husband. She claimed the theft was due to a lack of money after an argument with him. Police in Udon Thani received a report yesterday about a woman stealing five cans of beer from a small community shop in the…
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Man surrenders after BB gun road rage incident in Nonthaburi
A 44 year old man turned himself in after firing a BB gun at another driver in response to a close encounter on the road. The incident, captured on CCTV, led to his swift surrender to the police. The incident unfolded yesterday at 6pm when Anan Worasart, chief of Bang Khen Police Station, along with his deputies, received Puridet (surname…
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