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  • Bangkok man caught with meth pills during traffic stop | Thaiger

    Bangkok man caught with meth pills during traffic stop

    A Bangkok man’s suspicious behaviour at a traffic checkpoint led to his arrest after police found 60 methamphetamine (meth) pills hidden inside a cigarette pack. The operation took place yesterday, March 5 along the inbound Vibhavadi Road in Chatuchak district, where officers from the Vibhavadi Rangsit Traffic Control Centre were enforcing traffic rules, particularly targeting motorcyclists using the main lanes.…

  • Thai man caught on CCTV footage raping daughter of close friend | Thaiger

    Thai man caught on CCTV footage raping daughter of close friend

    A Thai mother installed a security camera in her 11 year old daughter’s bedroom and caught her husband’s close friend raping her daughter while she and her husband were away from home at work. The mother, 30 year old Noi, yesterday filed a sexual assault complaint with the Uthai Police Station and subsequently submitted the matter to the Be One…

  • Bangkok bust: Nigerian duo caught in a powder keg of trouble | Thaiger

    Bangkok bust: Nigerian duo caught in a powder keg of trouble

    Two Nigerian nationals were apprehended in Bangkok following the implication of their involvement in drug trafficking by a woman caught attempting to smuggle cocaine into Japan. Both men were identified as overstayers and are now facing immediate immigration charges, alongside being investigated for alleged drug-related offences. Immigration and narcotics control police conducted a raid on a condominium on Navamin-Ram Intra…

  • Thai-Chinese railway project gets 350-day extension due to delays | Thaiger

    Thai-Chinese railway project gets 350-day extension due to delays

    The long-awaited Thai-Chinese high-speed railway project has hit yet another roadblock, with the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) board approving a 350-day extension due to rental buildings obstructing construction. The new completion deadline has been set for March 10, 2026. SRT chief Veerith Amrapal announced the decision following a board meeting. The extension affects contract sections 3 to 5 of…

  • Mother and son confess to murder for inheritance in Chon Buri | Thaiger

    Mother and son confess to murder for inheritance in Chon Buri

    A 46 year old woman in Chon Buri has confessed to collaborating with her 30 year old biological son in the murder of her husband, with the intent of seizing his assets. The victim’s body was found in a fertiliser sack in a forested area. The development comes after the body of 52 year old Wachara, a security guard from…

  • Man sets family home ablaze after drug-fuelled threat | Thaiger

    Man sets family home ablaze after drug-fuelled threat

    A man under the influence of drugs allegedly set his house on fire with his wife and grandchild still inside before fleeing the scene. The wife, in tears, expressed disbelief, revealed he threatened to do it but added that she never thought he would go through with it. At 9pm yesterday, March 5, Police Lieutenant Piyanat Akkaraphumphol, Deputy Inspector of…

  • Repeat offender caught filming in football field bathroom in Nonthaburi | Thaiger

    Repeat offender caught filming in football field bathroom in Nonthaburi

    A security guard at a football field in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok caught a Thai man on Sunday recording videos of naked soccer players while they were showering. No legal action was taken. The 35 year old security team leader, Hammueyoh Awae, shared a video of the moment he caught the suspect in the football field’s bathroom on his Facebook…

  • Jealous boyfriend murders partner in central Thailand | Thaiger

    Jealous boyfriend murders partner in central Thailand

    A jealous boyfriend murdered his 28 year old girlfriend for smiling at a male colleague. The young couple had been living together for six months while working at the same factory before the tragic incident unfolded. Police Lieutenant Phasith Chultakarn from Ban Pong Police Station in Ratchaburi province, yesterday, March 5, at 6pm, received a report of a woman fatally…

  • ICONCRAFT presents Pottery Craft – The Art of Ceramics | Thaiger

    ICONCRAFT presents Pottery Craft – The Art of Ceramics

    ICONCRAFT, an inspiring space and a hub for creative crafts by Thai artisans, proudly presents Pottery Craft – The Art of Ceramics campaign. The event brings the latest collections from six of Thailand’s top ceramic brands, inviting pottery and ceramic enthusiasts to experience the beauty of Thai craftsmanship. Each creation reflects artistry, creativity, and modern aesthetics. The exhibition is open…

  • Thai court annuls 50-year-old student hairstyle regulation | Thaiger

    Thai court annuls 50-year-old student hairstyle regulation

    The Supreme Administrative Court has annulled a long-standing Education Ministry regulation, originally established 50 years ago, which restricted students’ hairstyles. This final decision, delivered yesterday, March 5, resolves a contentious issue that has involved educators, students, and parents. The regulation, implemented in 1975, was immediately nullified by the court for infringing upon individual freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution and being…

  • Teacher arrested for posting indecent images of boys in Thailand | Thaiger

    Teacher arrested for posting indecent images of boys in Thailand

    Technology Crime Suppression Division officers have detained a male teacher for posting indecent images of boys under 13, with five victims identified, some abused for over a decade. The arrest took place yesterday, March 5, at Kui Buri Police Station in Prachuap Khiri Khan province. The Technology Crime Suppression Division, also known as cyber police, summoned A (a pseudonym) for…

  • Home for Thais registration ends soon, housing lottery set for April | Thaiger

    Home for Thais registration ends soon, housing lottery set for April

    Registration for the Home for Thais initiative will end this month, with a property owner lottery scheduled for next month, according to Deputy Transport Minister Surapong Piyachote. Since the project started on January 17, around 350,000 people have registered. However, fewer than half, approximately 140,000 applicants, have passed the initial qualification screening, making them eligible for housing loans from the…

  • Israel boosts Thai worker quota to 21,000 amid labour shortages | Thaiger

    Israel boosts Thai worker quota to 21,000 amid labour shortages

    Israel has decided to increase the number of Thai workers in its agriculture and construction sectors to 21,000 positions this year, as announced by Labour Minister Rabbi Yoav Ben Tzur. During an official visit to Thailand concluding today, Ben Tzur addressed the press at the Israeli Embassy. He, along with Thai Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, signed a memorandum of understanding…

  • Zebra crossing accident in Sa Kaeo leads to11 year old boy’s death | Thaiger

    Zebra crossing accident in Sa Kaeo leads to11 year old boy’s death

    A black sedan struck a Thai man and his 11 year old nephew on a zebra crossing outside Sa Kaeo Crown Prince Hospital in the Isaan province of Sa Kaeo yesterday, resulting in the boy’s death. The Office of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation in Sa Kaeo reported the fatal accident to the public after it occurred at 10.45am, yesterday, March…

  • Election commission skips key meeting on Senate vote-fixing probe | Thaiger

    Election commission skips key meeting on Senate vote-fixing probe

    The Election Commission (EC) refused to attend a key Department of Special Investigation (DSI) board meeting today, where officials were set to decide on launching an investigation into alleged collusion in last year’s Senate election. Instead, the EC opted to send a formal letter asserting its sole authority over the matter. The decision was made during an internal meeting on…

  • Bang Bon Market shooting leaves fish vendor seriously injured | Thaiger

    Bang Bon Market shooting leaves fish vendor seriously injured

    A shooting incident at Bang Bon Market resulted in a fish vendor being seriously injured due to a dispute between the wives of two vendors. The altercation led to chaos as shoppers fled. Police Lieutenant Sarayut Santhat, Deputy Inspector from Bang Khun Thian Police Station, yesterday, March 5, responded to reports of a shooting at Bang Bon-Ekachai Fresh Market in…

  • Bet and busted: Poker faces flop in 51 million baht Bangkok bust | Thaiger

    Bet and busted: Poker faces flop in 51 million baht Bangkok bust

    Thai police made a full house of arrests on Tuesday, swooping down on a clandestine poker den tucked away in a Bangkok warehouse. The audacious raid on March 4, led by officers from Ladprao Police Station, captured 52 gamblers, both locals and foreigners, caught red-handed amidst a sea of chips worth a staggering 51.4 million baht. Tipped off about the…

  • Pipe bomb attack in Yala injures seven near market (video) | Thaiger

    Pipe bomb attack in Yala injures seven near market (video)

    Two assailants attacked a police booth in Yala with a pipe bomb yesterday resulting in several injuries. The incident occurred, yesterday, March 5, at 7.50pm, on the railway track road near Pimolchai Market, prompting an emergency response from local police and security forces. At the scene, near Pimolchai Market, seven people sustained injuries from bomb shrapnel and were promptly transported…

  • Phuket officials probe ‘extra-large’ condo scandal | Thaiger

    Phuket officials probe ‘extra-large’ condo scandal

    A major investigation is underway in Phuket as officials probe two controversial condominium developments in Cherng Talay. The projects, described as “extra-large,” have raised legal and environmental concerns, prompting high-level scrutiny from the Ministry of Interior. Leading the charge is Supoj Rotruang Na Nongkhai, Chief Inspector of the Ministry of Interior, who is conducting a two-day inspection on the island.…

  • Thai dancer shocked after drink spiked with sexual stimulant | Thaiger

    Thai dancer shocked after drink spiked with sexual stimulant

    A Thai dancer had a terrifying brush with death after suffering a severe shock mid-performance at a temple in Kamphaeng Phet. The culprit? A mystery drink laced with a sexual stimulant, handed to him by a member of the audience. The official Facebook page of the Mor Lam performance band, หมอลำใจเกินร้อย (Mor Lam Jai Kern Roi, meaning over 100% spirit…

  • Ex-mayor arrested over 900,000 baht mobile toilet scam | Thaiger

    Ex-mayor arrested over 900,000 baht mobile toilet scam

    The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) arrested a former mayor in a bathroom after allegations of corruption involving the purchase of a mobile toilet vehicle, causing damages exceeding 900,000 baht. The arrest took place yesterday, March 4, as Saroj Phuengrampan, NACC Secretary General, reported that the NACC Region 1 office tracked down and apprehended Saijai, former mayor of Khao Sam Yot…

  • Chiang Mai police capture six Tai Yai gang members after stabbing | Thaiger

    Chiang Mai police capture six Tai Yai gang members after stabbing

    Police in Chiang Mai have apprehended six members of the Tai Yai gang, known as 575, following the fatal stabbing of an 18 year old Thai male. Two suspects remain at large. The incident stemmed from a confrontation over eye contact. Yesterday, March 4, at 2pm, investigative officers at Mueang Chiang Mai Police Station detained six members of the 575…

  • Thai woman crashes car into boyfriend’s vehicle over jealousy | Thaiger

    Thai woman crashes car into boyfriend’s vehicle over jealousy

    A Thai woman crashed her car into her boyfriend’s vehicle on a road in the Romklao district of Bangkok last night, following a dispute driven by jealousy. The argument arose after her boyfriend had repeatedly sneaked out to party with his friends. The Facebook page ZOOM Rayong shared a video of the incident, with a caption reading, “The couple argued,…

  • Grill and illegal thrills: Cops smoke out e-cig and kratom juice joint | Thaiger

    Grill and illegal thrills: Cops smoke out e-cig and kratom juice joint

    Investigation Division 1 police conducted a raid on a dual-purpose establishment masquerading as a grill restaurant while illicitly selling e-cigarettes and bottled kratom juice. The operation resulted in the arrest of four workers, both Thai and Lao nationals, who confessed to merely overseeing operations for a daily wage of 600 baht (US$18). The raid took place at 3pm yesterday, March…

  • Suranaree task force seizes 196,000 meth pills in drug bust | Thaiger

    Suranaree task force seizes 196,000 meth pills in drug bust

    The Suranaree Task Force seized approximately 196,000 methamphetamine pills and arrested a 26 year old suspect during an operation yesterday, March 4. The suspect was caught transporting the drugs in an ant army style operation and has since been handed over to the police for further legal action. Lieutenant General Boonsin Padklang, commander of the Second Army Region and head…

  • Thailand makes biggest-ever showcase at ITB Berlin 2025 | Thaiger

    Thailand makes biggest-ever showcase at ITB Berlin 2025

    Thailand is making its biggest-ever splash at ITB Berlin 2025, the world’s largest travel trade show, with an expanded exhibition space and a record-breaking delegation of 160 Thai tourism operators. The event, running from March 4 to 6 in Berlin, Germany, will mark Thailand’s strongest push yet to capture the European travel market. Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong announced…

  • Former boxer accused of killing mother in Trang province | Thaiger

    Former boxer accused of killing mother in Trang province

    Police yesterday escorted a former Thai boxer from detention for questioning at Mueang District, Trang Province. He is accused of killing his 46 year old mother, Sudarat, a vegetable and fruit vendor, at their home in Koh Pia subdistrict, Yantakhao district, Trang, on February 28. The former pugilist, 28 year old Nattaphon Thongtriphan, also known as Khiam, was apprehended in…

  • Bangkok Airways suspends northern flights due to smog | Thaiger

    Bangkok Airways suspends northern flights due to smog

    Bangkok Airways announced the temporary suspension of all flights between Suvarnabhumi International Airport and the northern destinations of Lampang and Mae Hong Son, as thick smog and hazardous air pollution continue to engulf the region. The airline confirmed that services would be grounded from March 15 to April 20 due to dangerously low visibility caused by persistent haze, which has…

  • Illegal durian plantation found in Chanthaburi forest reserve | Thaiger

    Illegal durian plantation found in Chanthaburi forest reserve

    A durian and banana plantation has been uncovered on a 400-rai plot in a national reserved forest located in Khlung district, Chanthaburi province. Efforts are underway to determine the ownership of the land. The discovery is part of a series of recent findings in the eastern province, where officials suspect that some Chinese investors have established operations by using Thai…

  • AirAsia and TAT launch budget flights to 16 Thai cities | Thaiger

    AirAsia and TAT launch budget flights to 16 Thai cities

    AirAsia is making domestic travel more affordable than ever, joining forces with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to encourage travellers to explore hidden gems across the country. The budget airline is rolling out one-way fares starting at just 880 baht, giving tourists the chance to visit 16 destinations spanning all four regions of Thailand. The limited-time promotion is available…