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  • Local leader’s gunfire hits elderly man during Songkran celebration

    Local leader’s gunfire hits elderly man during Songkran celebration

    A celebration took a perilous turn when a local leader of the Volunteer Defense Corps fired shots into the air, with one stray bullet striking a disabled 67 year old man, Somchai, as he rested at home. The gunman, identified as 48 year old Phiphat admitted to losing control due to intoxication during the Songkran festivities. This reckless act not…

  • Young man found dead in Khon Kaen pond sparks police probe

    Young man found dead in Khon Kaen pond sparks police probe

    Tragedy struck when the body of a young man was discovered, his head brutally stuffed in a bag and submerged in a pond, triggering an urgent police investigation. The unsettling find was made at 10am today, April 14, in a water body within the Ban Ped area of Khon Kaen province, Thailand. Law enforcement, accompanied by the Sawang Khon Kaen…

  • Man arrested in Thailand for assaulting teen during Songkran

    Man arrested in Thailand for assaulting teen during Songkran

    A 40 year old man was arrested yesterday for luring and assaulting a 16 year old girl in a harrowing Songkran holiday incident. Thai police apprehended the suspect, known as Arm Laisak, with an extensive criminal background, including prior offences related to drug trafficking. The arrest followed a mother’s desperate rescue of her daughter, who was found in a traumatised state…

  • Songkran celebration turns tragic as stray bullet hits elderly man

    Songkran celebration turns tragic as stray bullet hits elderly man

    A celebration of Songkran took an alarming turn in Chachoengsao province when a stray bullet pierced through the ceiling and struck a 70 year old diabetic man, Somyot, who had previously lost a leg to his illness. The incident, which occurred at 9pm yesterday, April 13, is currently under police investigation as they search for the shooter. Somyot was lying…

  • Man found dead in Chachoengsao after breakup

    Man found dead in Chachoengsao after breakup

    A tragic love story unfolded during the Songkran festival as a man, after being told by his girlfriend that their relationship was over, was found dead with a gunshot wound. The incident, which occurred in the early hours today, has shocked the local community in Chachoengsao province, and police are investigating to uncover the exact circumstances surrounding his death. The…

  • Police checkpoint blitz targets helmetless riders in Pattaya

    Police checkpoint blitz targets helmetless riders in Pattaya

    To curb the mayhem on Thailand’s roads during the Songkran Festival, Bang Lamung police have unleashed a blitz on helmetless riders. Setting up shop along Sukhumvit Road in Nong Prue Subdistrict on Thursday, officers aimed to tackle the notorious issue of motorcyclists without helmets, a leading cause of accidents, especially during festive times. Police Lieutenant Colonel Jakrit Chantakham, Traffic Inspector…

  • Bangkok harnesses AI to tackle illegal sidewalk use

    Bangkok harnesses AI to tackle illegal sidewalk use

    Bangkok authorities are ramping up the enforcement of sidewalk regulations, deploying artificial intelligence (AI) to detect and fine lawbreakers. The Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Suphakrit Bunkhan, announced progress in the sidewalk management campaign, emphasizing the use of technology to improve the efficiency of law enforcement. From June 12, 2022, to April 1, 2024, a pilot programme…

  • Man found dead in Khon Kaen, police chase killer

    Man found dead in Khon Kaen, police chase killer

    Police are urgently pursuing a suspect in the brutal slaying of a 41 year old man, who was found with his throat slit while returning to his shack in the middle of a field. The murder incident occurred today, April 12, when police from the Ubonrat Police Station in Khon Kaen Province were dispatched to investigate the crime scene in…

  • Chinese teenager escapes suspected smuggling operation in Thailand

    Chinese teenager escapes suspected smuggling operation in Thailand

    A 16 year old Chinese teenager made a daring escape from a moving vehicle in Prakhon Chai district, Buriram, Thailand, in the early hours of this morning. The teenager, known as Sukai, ran towards the local police station seeking help, alleging that he and his friends had been tricked into smuggling by another Chinese national under the pretext of working in…

  • Delayed police response on Thai woman’s brutal murder in London

    Delayed police response on Thai woman’s brutal murder in London

    The brutal stabbing murder of a 27 year old Thai woman, in her residence in Westminster, London, has stirred up public fire against the local police over their delayed response to distress calls from her friends. The unfortunate incident unfolded in a home located on Stanhope Place, near Hyde Park, valued at around US$4 million. The victim Kamonnan Angela Thiamphanit’s…

  • Myanmar national attacks Belgian partner with hammer in Hat Yai

    Myanmar national attacks Belgian partner with hammer in Hat Yai

    A 32 year old Myanmar national was apprehended in Hat Yai, Songkhla after a violent episode in which he attacked his Belgian partner using a hammer. The incident, incited by jealousy, according to the apprehended, took place in their shared apartment, leaving the 56 year old Belgian man with severe head injuries and the apartment splattered with blood. Upon arriving at…

  • Family’s holiday nightmare: Luxury villa turns out to be scam

    Family’s holiday nightmare: Luxury villa turns out to be scam

    A family’s excitement for their Hua Hin holiday took a turn as they fell victim to a cunning Facebook scam, leaving them high and dry. Amidst the bustling holiday anticipation, a family, with an individual named Kukkai as their representative, eagerly planned their annual retreat, scouring for a pet-friendly haven to accommodate eight to 10 people. Their quest led the…

  • Crypto crackdown: Regulatory bodies unite to reel in P2P fraud

    Crypto crackdown: Regulatory bodies unite to reel in P2P fraud

    Regulatory bodies are rallying together to develop stringent rules to monitor the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies via peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions. These authorities have observed that fraudsters, seeking to cover their tracks after illicit activities, tend to use cryptocurrencies purchased P2P. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is being urged to revise or create regulations related to digital assets, to…

  • Youth stabbed in violent confrontation at Phuket’s Saphan Hin

    Youth stabbed in violent confrontation at Phuket’s Saphan Hin

    A violent confrontation at Saphan Hin in Phuket resulted in a youth being stabbed in the early hours of this morning. The conflict arose between two factions early this morning near the Phuket Extreme Sports Stadium. Phuket City Police were notified and arrived at the scene at 4.13am, today, April 11. The aftermath of the conflict was apparent. A damaged Honda Wave…

  • American man arrested for smashing Thai man’s car in Phuket

    American man arrested for smashing Thai man’s car in Phuket

    Police arrested an American man, who appeared to be drunk, after he smashed the window of a Thai man’s car in Phuket in the early hours of this morning. The 33 year old Thai victim, Tharathit Na Pattalung, filed a complaint at Wichit Police Station at around 5.30am today, April 11. He told police that a foreign man damaged his…

  • Thai tuk tuk driver fails to help Vietnamese woman after fatal fall

    Thai tuk tuk driver fails to help Vietnamese woman after fatal fall

    A Thai tuk tuk driver fled the scene after a 76 year old Vietnamese woman fell out of his vehicle in the Isaan province of Udon Thani. The driver claimed he did not notice the passenger falling, and unfortunately, she later died en route to the hospital. Udon Thani Hospital Rescue Team was alerted to the incident around 3.30pm on…

  • Kanchanaburi man arrested after violent restroom assault

    Kanchanaburi man arrested after violent restroom assault

    A brutal incident of violence has shaken the community of Tha Maka in Kanchanaburi Province, where a 38 year old man turned methamphetamine agent was arrested for a savage attack. The altercation, which occurred on October 22, 2023, resulted from a seemingly minor incident where the victim, Anek (surname withheld), inadvertently bumped into Udon (surname withheld) near a restroom, prompting…

  • Five Russians jailed in Phuket for kidnapping and crypto extortion

    Five Russians jailed in Phuket for kidnapping and crypto extortion

    Five Russian men have been sentenced to two years each in prison for kidnapping and extorting a Russian couple. The incident took place in Phuket Town earlier this year. The verdict was confirmed by the Phuket Provincial Court yesterday. The names of the culprits were not disclosed in the court’s announcement. They were initially sentenced to a jail term of…

  • Fake gold sales soar as Thai baht-weight hits 40,000 baht record

    Fake gold sales soar as Thai baht-weight hits 40,000 baht record

    Gold prices have recently skyrocketed, touching a record high of 40,000 baht per baht-weight, prompting a surge in sales for fake gold shops as genuine gold becomes less accessible for many consumers. Amidst these soaring prices, the allure of fake gold that doesn’t tarnish but cannot be pawned has captured a diverse customer base, from luxury car drivers to factory…

  • Thai man arrested for murder of his 10 year old daughter

    Thai man arrested for murder of his 10 year old daughter

    Police arrested a Thai man who murdered his 10 year old daughter at a resort in the northern province of Uttaradit. He admitted to killing his daughter and attempting suicide but was too afraid to go through with it. The dead body of the 10 year old girl, Napat, was discovered at a resort on Tuesday, April 9. Her father,…

  • 70 year old Thai rapist accuses teen victim of faking rape for cash

    70 year old Thai rapist accuses teen victim of faking rape for cash

    A 70 year old Thai rapist accused his 13 year old victim and her mother of faking a sexual assault case to extort money from him. The victim’s mother sought help from the Investigation Division of Metropolitan Bureau (IDMB) after learning that her daughter was repeatedly raped by the 70 Thai man, Piw, over a five-year period since she was…

  • Thailand’s PM demands swift return of cadmium waste to Tak

    Thailand’s PM demands swift return of cadmium waste to Tak

    Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has demanded the swift return of cadmium waste discovered in various locations to its original location in Tak before the end of the month. Government spokesperson Chai Watcharonke announced the decision following a meeting between the prime minister, Industry Ministry representatives, and executives of Bound & Beyond Plc, which owns the cadmium tailings. The company has…

  • Thaksin Shinawatra’s ‘secret’ health scandal

    Thaksin Shinawatra’s ‘secret’ health scandal

    Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra‘s health condition has sparked controversy, with conflicting reports emerging about his fitness. Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong claims Thaksin’s health is dire, but questions arise after photos surfaced of him lifting weights. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s health has become the centre of a heated debate after Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong asserted his deteriorating condition. Tawee’s…

  • Move Forward Party’s fate hangs in balance

    Move Forward Party’s fate hangs in balance

    The Constitutional Court is set to discuss extending the deadline for the Move Forward Party (MFP) to submit its defence in a crucial dissolution case. Sources revealed that President Nakharin Mektrairat announced that the court will convene next Tuesday, April 16, to mull over the pivotal decision of granting a 15-day extension. Nakharin hinted at the likelihood of the court…

  • Thai tree felling tragedy claims motorcycle rider’s life

    Thai tree felling tragedy claims motorcycle rider’s life

    A Thai man was felling a neem tree along the roadside when it collapsed onto a passing motorcycle rider, resulting in his death in the central province of Suphan Buri. A motorist came across the injured Thai man, later identified as 24 year old Kritsana Siangjaew, on the Liab Klong Chonlaprathan Road in the Uthong district of Suphan Buri province…

  • Wedding guest scam ruins dream ceremony in Thailand

    Wedding guest scam ruins dream ceremony in Thailand

    A tale of deceit and dashed dreams emerged when a 41 year old British woman conned friends, including a bridesmaid, out of thousands for a Thailand wedding. The scandal unravelled just days before Elaine and Marc Walker’s nuptials, leaving the bride’s mother footing the bill for guests’ flights. In a twist of events, 41 year old Natalie Green was instructed…

  • Suicide or foul play: Mystery surrounds man’s death in Bangkok (video)

    Suicide or foul play: Mystery surrounds man’s death in Bangkok (video)

    Police are investigating the mysterious death of a Thai man who allegedly committed suicide soon after a drunken row with his Burmese wife. The Thai man bit his Burmese wife’s lip before allegedly committing suicide by setting himself on fire at their shared home in the Saimai district of Bangkok on April 7. However, the circumstances surrounding his death remain…

  • Homeless man’s reign of terror sparks concern in Sattahip

    Homeless man’s reign of terror sparks concern in Sattahip

    In a corner near the junction of Highway 332 and J-Intersection-Kasemphop Road, Bang Saray, Sattahip, a temporary abode has been claimed by a violent 55 year old homeless man. Responding to distress calls, law enforcement officers swooped in to confront the unidentified vagabond, after reports flooded in of his erratic and alarming behaviour. Witnesses recounted harrowing tales of the man…

  • Pattaya plagued by motorcycle wheel thieves

    Pattaya plagued by motorcycle wheel thieves

    A criminal gang is targeting motorcycle wheels in a recent surge of thefts in Pattaya. The brazen escapades of the gang have left the community on edge, with urgent pleas for police intervention. The shocking incident unfolded at Government Housing Na Jomtien Village, captured in chilling detail by closed-circuit television cameras. The footage, which swiftly made rounds on social media,…

  • Thai man disappears after allegedly killing his 10 year old daughter

    Thai man disappears after allegedly killing his 10 year old daughter

    A Thai man vanished after allegedly killing his 10 year old daughter at a resort in the northern province of Uttaradit on April 8. Mueang Uttaradit Police Station officers were alerted to the death of the 10 year old girl, Napat, yesterday, April 9, by an employer of a resort. Upon arrival at the scene, employers led officers to room…