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Russian tour guide arrested in Pattaya crackdown
A Russian man working illegally as a tour guide in Pattaya was caught red-handed during an early morning police sting. The Tourist Police Bureau’s Investigation Team swooped in on Sunday, February 16, arresting the suspect at Bali Hai Pier in South Pattaya. Police received reports of a foreign national illegally conducting tours, prompting Police Colonel Songwut Chueaplakit, Superintendent of Investigation,…
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Gold thief busted after high-profile heist in Sattahip
A wanted fugitive has been captured after leading police on a month-long chase following a high-profile gold heist. The seasoned thief, notorious for his criminal exploits, was arrested at dawn yesterday, February 18, in Ban Chang, Rayong, after officers raided his hideout. The sting operation, spearheaded by Police Colonel Khomsan Khamtunkaew of Supphaluang Police Station and his deputy, Pol. Lt.…
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2 men filmed engaging in sexual activity on Bangkok footpath
A Thai Bolt motorcycle rider shared a video on a Facebook group showing two men engaging in sexual activity on a footpath in Bangkok‘s Bang Khen district, prompting widespread criticism. The Facebook account, พชรดนัย ฯ., posted the explicit dashcam footage yesterday, February 18, in the group Bolt Drivers Thailand. The post was captioned, “Stabbing incident in Bang Khen area…” The…
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Over 100 foreigners arrested in Phuket police blitz
Phuket police sent a strong message to law-breaking foreigners after arresting over 100 people and issuing 1,625 traffic citations in a sweeping week-long crackdown. The operation, running from February 10 to 16, targeted illegal businesses, visa violations, drug offences, and reckless driving, according to Phuket Provincial Police Commander Police Major General Sinlert Sukhum. The coordinated effort, involving Phuket Immigration and…
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Pattaya thief slashes Russian tourist’s bag, steals 100,000 baht
A Russian tourist’s dream holiday in Pattaya turned into a nightmare after a brazen thief slashed open his suitcase, making off with over 100,000 baht in cash and valuables. The victim, Vladimir Tulayev, has been left frustrated after security cameras failed to capture the suspect. Tulayev, who was staying at a hotel in South Pattaya, reported that the theft occurred on February 12 while…
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Thai nationals arrested for trafficking methamphetamine worth 3 million baht
Two Thai nationals were apprehended in Amnat Charoen province for their involvement in trafficking methamphetamine, known as frung fring pills, mixed with crystal meth. Police Colonel Nipon Boonkert and the relevant officials arrested 39 year old Suriyan Wongchaiya and 21 year old Akkaraphon Saengphet as they attempted to deliver the drugs at designated locations. Police confiscated 106,000 pills, valued at…
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Bangkok-Pattaya bus overturns in Chon Buri, 40 injured
A bus accident occurred in Chon Buri yesterday, resulting in injuries to 40 people. The incident happened at 2pm yesterday, February 18, on the bypass road, Route 36, inbound to Pattaya, when the bus overturned after swerving to avoid a vehicle emerging from a gas station. Rescue services from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation responded promptly to the accident in…
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31 suspects arrested in Chinese-run gambling den in Bangkok
Police arrested 31 suspects during a raid on a gambling den run by Chinese nationals in the Huai Khwang area of Bangkok in the early hours of this morning. Officers from the Metropolitan Police Bureau and Suthisan Police Station raided the three-storey building in Soi Pracharat Bamphen 11 at 1am, today, February 19, following a tip-off about gambling operations. Upon…
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Rohingya man allegedly commits suicide in Nakhon Si Thammarat canal
A Rohingya man allegedly committed suicide in a canal in the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat. His body was discovered yesterday, February 18. Officers from Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat Police Station investigated the lifeless body of a foreign man found in the Tha Wang canal after being alerted at approximately 1.40pm. According to the police, the man was dressed…
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Busted: Police smash billion-baht Thai-Chinese fraud ring
Royal Thai Police this week swooped to arrest ten suspects linked to a gargantuan Thai-Chinese investment scam suspected of raking in billions of baht. The sweep, which spanned from the buzzing streets of Bangkok to various provinces, has unmasked a web of deceit that preyed on unwitting investors. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) revealed on Tuesday, February 18, that six…
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Police intercept vehicle with 15 illegal migrants in Kanchanaburi
Officers in Kanchanaburi, led by Police Major General Pornchai Chaloradej, yesterday intercepted a suspicious vehicle loaded with sacks of dried cassava. The officers discovered 15 illegal migrants concealed within the vehicle during the inspection at a checkpoint in Sangkhla Buri district. Police yesterday, February 18, noticed a white Mitsubishi Triton pickup truck, registration number นข 3507 Phetchaburi, heavily laden with…
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Illegal hotel owner in Sa Kaeo arrested for aiding scam operations
A covert operation led to the arrest of an unlawful hotel owner in Aranyaprathet district, Sa Kaeo province, on Monday, February 17, accused of facilitating Thai mule account holders before crossing into Poipet, Cambodia. The operation aimed to dismantle a call centre scam targeting Thai citizens. Police Major General Thaworn Dulayawijit, the Sa Kaeo Provincial Police Commander, assigned Police Colonel…
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Condo thieves caught after gunpoint dispute over stolen goods
Two thieves were caught after stealing packages from residents of a condominium. A disagreement over the division of stolen goods escalated to one of them pointing a gun at the other’s head. Police arrested one suspect, who claimed the argument was about money. Yesterday, February 17, CCTV footage from a condominium captured two young men arguing about dividing stolen packages.…
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Drunk Thai man found asleep next to Hello Kitty bike in Sattahip
A drunken man in Sattahip was found asleep on the roadside next to his motorcycle, which was decorated with a giant Hello Kitty plushie, prompting police intervention to prevent potential danger. A concerned citizen alerted Sattahip Police Station’s radio centre, fearing the man might be at risk of an accident or criminal activity. Officers Police Sergeant Major Pongnaphat Chotchuang and…
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German man in Krabi hospitalised after drug-induced hallucinations
A German expat in Krabi was taken for rehabilitation after experiencing intense hallucinations, allegedly from self-made drugs, causing a public disturbance by shouting for hours. Yesterday, February 17, police were called to a house in Village 4, Sai Thai subdistrict, after neighbours reported a foreigner screaming uncontrollably, disrupting the usually quiet community. Upon arrival, officers were met by 33 year…
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Thai woman attacked in Pattaya over Indian man in love triangle
A confrontation in Pattaya’s bustling Soi Diamond resulted in a Thai woman being assaulted by three other women in a dispute reportedly linked to an Indian man. The incident unfolded at 4.19am on February 16 near Second Road, involving four Thai women and an Indian man. Witnesses indicated that the Indian man tried to shield one of the women by…
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3 Thai men killed by train while drinking near railway track
Three Thai men lost their lives after sitting and drinking alcohol near a railway track in the northern province of Lamphun. Officers from Mueang Lamphun Police Station were called to the scene of the accident, located at the railway track near the Ban Umong community, at 7.50pm,yesterday, February 17. Upon arrival, officers were met with the harrowing sight of the…
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Students return 32,000 baht given by mistake at Saraburi gold shop
Two female students exchanged 5,000 baht at a gold shop but were mistakenly given 32,000 baht in return. They promptly returned the excess amount. The gold shop owner recounted the incident today, February 18, and praised their honesty. A social media post by Saraburi News V2 shared a video detailing how the mistake occurred at a gold shop managed by…
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Thai woman hit by stray bullet while resting on Valentine’s Day
A stray bullet struck a Thai woman in the chest while she was lying in her bedroom at a house in the southern province of Phang Nga on February 14. Police are still unable to identify the gunman. The victim shared her story with the Facebook news page Drama-addict yesterday, February 17. The incident reportedly took place at the house…
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Thailand cracks down on unruly foreigners
Thailand’s national police chief, Police General Kitrat Panphet, has ordered officers nationwide to monitor foreign nationals amid concerns over public order and safety. The directive, issued yesterday, February 17, cites reports of disruptive behaviour that could disturb social order, violate public morals, or harm Thailand’s reputation. It was sent to all police divisions, including the Metropolitan Police, Provincial Police Regions…
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Bangkok police arrest two men in motorcycle thefts
Police in Bangkok’s Thakham district yesterday announced the arrest of 26 year old Khemchat from Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province and 20 year old Anuchit from Bangkok. The policeseized a red Honda PCX motorcycle used in the crime, a stolen blue Honda Wave motorcycle, a white half-helmet, and clothing worn during the incident. The arrest took place yesterday, February 17,…
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Pattaya demolishes illegal structures in drug-prone area
Pattaya officials have taken decisive action to demolish illegal structures on Soi Jomtien 3, which had become a hotspot for drug-related activities. Pattaya Mayor Poramet Ngampichet yesterday, February 17, inspected the building demolition site, accompanied by Pattaya Police Chief Police Colonel Navin Teerawit. The operation comes in the wake of recent efforts aimed at tackling drug issues in the area.…
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Modelling agency operator arrested over death of party entertainer
Police arrested an 18 year old modelling agency operator involved in the death of a female party entertainer, who was allegedly forced by a Chinese man to take drugs. The 22 year old party entertainer, Irada, was found dead on the bed of a hotel in the Bang Kapi neighbourhood of Bangkok on February 10. She had visited the hotel…
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Chumphon rubber plantation owner arrested for shooting worker
The arrest of a rubber plantation owner accused of fatally shooting an employee has been confirmed. He allegedly sought assistance to influence his case but received no help. Rumours of his surrender circulated, yet he continued to deny the charges. The case involves 51 year old rubber tapping employee, Daeng Khan-on, who was found dead after being shot in a…
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AIS bolsters border security by adjusting signal towers
AIS is taking proactive measures to support the government’s efforts to manage and regulate mobile signal towers near border areas at risk of cross-border criminal activity by call centre gangs. Regional executives and engineers from AIS, along with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) and cyber police, visited the border area in Sadao district, Songkhla province yesterday, February 17.…
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Foreign musicians and bar owner deported after immigration raid in Pai
Immigration Bureau officials recently deported four foreigners in Pai district, located in the northern province of Mae Hong Son, for working and operating a bar without the proper permits. In light of the increasing number of Israeli nationals and the disruptive behaviour of some, locals in the Pai district voiced concerns about their presence. Some restaurants even banned Israeli tourists,…
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Man arrested in Buriram for stealing concrete blocks
A 30 year old man has been apprehended in Buriram’s Satuek district after being caught stealing two lightweight concrete blocks worth a total of 34 baht. The incident, captured on CCTV, occurred at 9pm on Sunday, February 16. Following the arrest, police discovered two methamphetamine tablets in his motorcycle, and a urine test showed positive results for drugs. Upon questioning…
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Driver arrested after evading fuel payment and causing accident in Nakhon Pathom
A 27 year old driver was arrested after evading fuel payment and subsequently causing a traffic accident in Nakhon Chai Si district, Nakhon Pathom province, yesterday, February 17. Wiriya admitted to using methamphetamine just before the incident. Police Colonel Phakphon Suchon, along with Deputy Superintendent Kla Sombatpiboon, led the operation to apprehend Wiriya at a red-light intersection on Phetkasem Road, heading…
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Bangkok woman suffers excessive blood loss after dimple surgery
A Thai woman sought assistance from the Ministry of Public Health after she recently lost consciousness due to severe blood loss following dimple surgery at a beauty clinic in Bangkok’s Prawet district. The 41 year old victim, Laila, urged the Be One organisation to bring her case to the Ministry of Public Health and help her receive proper medical treatment.…
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Burmese man arrested after attempted rape in Phuket
A Myanmar national has been arrested for the attempted rape of a 57 year old woman in Wichit after her son’s sudden arrival forced the attacker to flee. The horrifying incident unfolded at around 1pm on Saturday, February 15, when the victim, identified as Kai, was asleep in her home. The suspect, Soe Aung, allegedly broke in, restrained her, and…
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