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  • Family battles deceitful Thai bus owner after Nonthaburi collision | Thaiger

    Family battles deceitful Thai bus owner after Nonthaburi collision

    A tragic accident involving a tour bus and a van left one person dead and another permanently disabled. The victims’ family sought compensation but faced numerous challenges as the tour bus owner appeared to have transferred assets to evade legal repercussions. A Facebook post by Naphatsawan Kat Klinnin yesterday, August 26, highlighted the dire situation her family has faced since…

  • Thai man beats wife to death in jealous rage after friend raped her | Thaiger

    Thai man beats wife to death in jealous rage after friend raped her

    A Thai man yesterday murdered his wife at their home in Soi Pattanakarn 20 Bangkok out of jealousy and anger after she was raped by his friend. Khlongton Police Station officers yesterday, August 26, investigated the murder at the home of the Thai couple, 35 year old Top and 36 year old Bua, along with a rescue team. The victim,…

  • Chon Buri resort owner assaults guest over room policy (video) | Thaiger

    Chon Buri resort owner assaults guest over room policy (video)

    A resort owner has come under fire for physically assaulting a customer following a disagreement over room occupancy and refund requests. The incident, which took place in Chon Buri yesterday, was captured on video and posted on the Facebook page Social Hunter 2022. The video shows the resort owner attacking the customer after a heated argument. Two customers initially checked…

  • Bangkok moonshine death toll rises to 4, 28 in critical condition | Thaiger

    Bangkok moonshine death toll rises to 4, 28 in critical condition

    The death toll from moonshine consumption in Bangkok has risen to four as of today, with 28 other victims remaining in serious condition. A further investigation into the sources of the moonshine led to the arrest of two Thai men yesterday, August 26. The issue came to light after multiple residents in the Khlong Sam Wa, Min Buri, and Nong…

  • Bangkok tragedy: Filipino’s suicide plunge drags girlfriend with him | Thaiger

    Bangkok tragedy: Filipino’s suicide plunge drags girlfriend with him

    A Filipino man allegedly committed a murder-suicide by jumping from the 23rd floor of a Bangkok condo, dragging his Chinese girlfriend with him. Pairat Saengjit, an employee at the condominium in the Bang Na district of Bangkok, filed a report with officers at Bang Na Police Station at about 5pm yesterday, August 26, after the bodies of a foreign couple…

  • Women assaulted at Bangkok pub seek justice | Thaiger

    Women assaulted at Bangkok pub seek justice

    Two women reported being assaulted by a man at a pub in Huai Khwang district, Bangkok, raising concerns about their safety and justice. According to a Facebook post on the page อยากดังเดี๋ยวจัดให้ รีเทริน์ part 7, a woman shared her distressing experience involving her friend and herself at a local pub. The woman explained that her friend had initially called her…

  • Fruitful bust: Yasothon orchard owner caught with guns and Yaba | Thaiger

    Fruitful bust: Yasothon orchard owner caught with guns and Yaba

    Police arrested a Thai orchard owner in the Isaan province of Yasothon for the illegal possession of several guns and 78 methamphetamine tablets, also known as Yaba, found in his home. He claimed he did not use the drug as it was a gift for his employees. Locals living near the fruit orchard in the Lerng Nokta district of Yasothon…

  • Sa Kaeo deputy district chief faces probe after alleged assault | Thaiger

    Sa Kaeo deputy district chief faces probe after alleged assault

    A deputy district chief in Sa Kaeo province has been reassigned and is now subject to disciplinary and criminal investigations following allegations of assault against a restaurant employee. The Ministry of Interior is dedicated to ensuring justice and safeguarding the public’s welfare. The Ministry of Interior promptly responded to reports of a deputy district chief brandishing a firearm and physically…

  • Mentally ill Thai man dismembers wife, scatters body parts on road | Thaiger

    Mentally ill Thai man dismembers wife, scatters body parts on road

    In a shocking scene more suited to a horror movie, a mentally ill Thai man murdered his wife before dismembering her and scattering her body parts on a road in the Doi Luang district of the northern province of Chiang Rai in the early hours of today, August 26. Officers from the Doi Luang Police Station were called to investigate…

  • Jewellery store employee arrested for theft worth 24 million baht | Thaiger

    Jewellery store employee arrested for theft worth 24 million baht

    Officers from the Phra Ratchawang Police Station in Bangkok apprehended a jewellery store employee who had been stealing gold necklaces from the store’s showcase for years, accumulating 646 baht in weight, valued at over 24 million baht. The suspect confessed to selling the gold to fund personal expenses and travel. Today, August 26, Police Major General Samart Promchat, Commander of…

  • Social media scandal: South Korea men share illicit family photos | Thaiger

    Social media scandal: South Korea men share illicit family photos

    A South Korean user on the X social media platform issued a dire warning about secret chat rooms where men share illicit photos of their mothers, sisters, and other women in their lives. The scandal ignited a firestorm on social media. These chat rooms, operating on the Telegram app, include disturbing images taken without consent. Photos are often taken while…

  • Thai cyber police bust online luxury accommodation scam | Thaiger

    Thai cyber police bust online luxury accommodation scam

    Thai Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) officers apprehended a prominent company for an online luxury accommodation auction scam. The scheme deceived numerous victims and resulted in damages totalling over 3 million baht. Yesterday, August 25, CCIB officers interrogated 46 year old Busnavee, owner of a company that purportedly offered cheap accommodation but failed to provide the promised services. This inquiry…

  • Bangkok nightclub raided for illegal operation and late alcohol sales | Thaiger

    Bangkok nightclub raided for illegal operation and late alcohol sales

    Bangkok police raided a nightclub in Thonglor for operating without permission and selling alcohol past legal hours, with patrons still drinking and enjoying live music. At 2.06am yesterday, August 25, Lieutenant General Thiti Saengsawang, along with Major General Witawat Chinnakam and other officers, directed a raid on the Milley nightclub located on Thonglor 15, Sukhumvit 55, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana…

  • Mukdahan musicians hit the high note in methamphetamine bust | Thaiger

    Mukdahan musicians hit the high note in methamphetamine bust

    Two musicians from Mukdahan were arrested for transporting 140,000 methamphetamine tablets. They admitted to doing this twice due to unemployment and the poor economy, receiving 20,000 baht each time. Police officers set up a checkpoint to intercept illegal goods on the ring road around Ubon Ratchathani city yesterday, August 25. Deputy Traffic Inspector Natthanon Seefah and Traffic Inspector Thirasak Chaiphan…

  • Repairman fatally attacked in Pattaya sparks justice concerns | Thaiger

    Repairman fatally attacked in Pattaya sparks justice concerns

    A repairman was lured to a site by a phone call, only to be ambushed and fatally assaulted. His wife fears justice may not be served and has sought media help. The incident occurred on Friday, August 23 in Chon Buri. The repairman’s wife, 29 year old Chutikarn reported her husband, 28 year old Natthaphon, the repairman, was attacked and…

  • Son of former Phuket leader arrested in major drug trafficking bust | Thaiger

    Son of former Phuket leader arrested in major drug trafficking bust

    Police in Phuket arrested the son of a former local leader for his involvement in a major drug trafficking network. The raid uncovered a substantial amount of crystal methamphetamine, firearms, and ammunition. Colonel Somsak Thongkliang of Kamala Police Station reported the arrest of Jesdaporn to Major General Sinlert Sukhun, Commander of the Phuket Provincial Police. This operation followed an extensive investigation…

  • Surat Thani police initiate successful Ban Klang rehabilitation | Thaiger

    Surat Thani police initiate successful Ban Klang rehabilitation

    The police in Surat Thani launched a sustainable community rehabilitation project to address drug problems comprehensively, in line with national strategy. Following successful implementation in the Islamic community of Santisuk, the project has now been introduced in another Islamic community, Ban Klang. Yesterday, August 25, a meeting was held at the Raotul Jannah Mosque in Ban Klang, Bang Kung subdistrict,…

  • Brothers arrested for illegal alcohol linked to fatal incident | Thaiger

    Brothers arrested for illegal alcohol linked to fatal incident

    Two brothers have been arrested for their involvement in producing illegal alcohol in Bang Chan and selling it to local shops. Investigations are underway to determine if their products are linked to a fatal herbal alcohol incident that resulted in 19 illnesses and one death. Orasa Thongboonrod of the Bangkok Area 5 Excise Department received a tip-off about illegal alcohol…

  • Chinese man arrested for offering illegal Pattaya travel on TikTok | Thaiger

    Chinese man arrested for offering illegal Pattaya travel on TikTok

    Police officers arrested an illegal Chinese tour guide at Pattaya Floating Market on Thursday for illegally operating a travel agency and offering travel packages on the TikTok application. Pattaya Tourist Police received a tip-off about illegal foreign tour guides from the Department of Tourism. The department reported that these foreign tour guides were taking foreigners, especially Chinese nationals, to multiple…

  • German teacher escapes attempted rape by Grab rider in Isaan | Thaiger

    German teacher escapes attempted rape by Grab rider in Isaan

    A German teacher was “lucky” to escape an attempted rape by a Grab rider and sought help at a tea shop on Suppasit Road in Ubon Ratchathani’s Isaan province around 7.30pm on Friday, August 23. Officers from Mueang Ubon Ratchathani Police Station received a report of the attempted rape by staff at the Cha Chok Dee (“lucky tea”) shop. Officers…

  • Thai police raid reveals underage exploitation at a semi-pub | Thaiger

    Thai police raid reveals underage exploitation at a semi-pub

    A recent raid by the Thai police at a semi-pub restaurant in Chaiyaphum province uncovered illegal activities involving underage girls. The operation led to the arrest of the owner and three girls under 20 years old, who were found offering illicit services. The raid took place yesterday, August 24, when the Chaiyaphum Provincial Police, led by Police Major General Suchart…

  • Intoxicated municipal inspector injures four in Pattaya crash | Thaiger

    Intoxicated municipal inspector injures four in Pattaya crash

    A municipal inspector, identified as Wuttikorn, was involved in a car accident in Pattaya while driving under the influence, resulting in injuries to four individuals, including a two year old child. Yesterday, August 24, at 8pm, the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Radio Centre in Pattaya, Chon Buri, received a report of a car colliding with a motorcycle, causing multiple injuries.…

  • Thai man turns himself in after woman found dead in Khon Kaen | Thaiger

    Thai man turns himself in after woman found dead in Khon Kaen

    A man connected to the last moments of a woman found dead by a pond has come forward to the police, shedding light on the incident. The 51 year old woman, referred to as Somchok, was discovered dead near a pond in Khuean Ubolratana, Ubolratana, Khon Kaen. Medical professionals attributed her death to pre-existing health conditions. The last person reportedly…

  • Police arrest contract killer after 33 year manhunt in Lopburi | Thaiger

    Police arrest contract killer after 33 year manhunt in Lopburi

    Police in Lopburi province yesterday apprehended a contract killer who escaped a 33 year prison sentence after a failed assassination attempt at a hotel. Chief of Police Supakorn Chantabut, along with Deputy Chief Siwawong Damrongsatchasi, alongside other officers successfully arrested the 56 year old contract killer, Paisan, yesterday, August 24. The arrest took place in Chaibadan district, Lopburi province. The…

  • Illegal Bitcoin mine in Ratchaburi causing power shortages raided | Thaiger

    Illegal Bitcoin mine in Ratchaburi causing power shortages raided

    Police raided a hidden Bitcoin mining operation in Ratchaburi, uncovering over 900 mining rigs and revealing illegal electricity use that caused power shortages in the community. The raid was led by Deputy Superintendent Chumphon Sukphakdi of Ratchaburi City Police Station, along with Jumnong Chanwong, Chief District Officer for Security, Yotsaphon Chaibulwat, District Officer, and officials from the Provincial Electricity Authority…

  • Ekkamai taxi driver demands 400 baht for 10-minute ride | Thaiger

    Ekkamai taxi driver demands 400 baht for 10-minute ride

    A heated encounter unfolded in the Ekkamai area of Bangkok when a taxi driver charged a passenger an exorbitant fare of 400 baht for a 10-minute ride without using the meter. The incident, captured on TikTok sparked a public outcry. The passenger, who had been enjoying a rare trip to Ekkamai, was shocked to discover that the driver demanded a…

  • Teen killed in Lopburi over jealousy-fueled shooting | Thaiger

    Teen killed in Lopburi over jealousy-fueled shooting

    A 16 year old boy was shot and killed by a 14 year old in Lopburi after the younger boy became jealous over romantic attention towards his girlfriend. The incident occurred yesterday evening. Police received a report at 7.05pm about a shooting at a three-way junction in Ban Nong Krathum, Maha Phot subdistrict, Sa Bot district, Lopburi province. Upon arrival, authorities…

  • Bangkok restaurant owner found dead in car after marital woes | Thaiger

    Bangkok restaurant owner found dead in car after marital woes

    A restaurant owner was found dead inside her car in a secluded alley in Bangkok. Police revealed she had been stressed and upset about her husband’s infidelity. Friends were unable to contact her throughout the day. Police discovered the body of a 21 year old woman, identified as the owner of a restaurant in the Phutthamonthon Sai 5 area, in…

  • Chon Buri police arrest 100 migrant workers in construction site raid | Thaiger

    Chon Buri police arrest 100 migrant workers in construction site raid

    Chon Buri Immigration Police conducted a significant raid on a construction site yesterday, leading to the arrest of over 100 migrant workers who now face possible deportation. This operation was spearheaded by Police Colonel Napaspong Khositasuriyamanee, Chief of Chon Buri Immigration, and took place in Soi Takhian Tia 20, Takhian Tia subdistrict, Bang Lamung district. During the inspection, the site…

  • Frenchman robbed by transgender individual on Pattaya songthaew | Thaiger

    Frenchman robbed by transgender individual on Pattaya songthaew

    A Frenchman in Pattaya reported being robbed by a transgender individual who slashed his bag and stole his mobile phone before fleeing. Pascat Gaston Pair Francais, a 71 year old French national, filed a complaint with Pattaya police yesterday at 2am. He recounted that while riding a songthaew from Soi Buakhao to Soi 6, someone had secretly slashed his bag…