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Police unplug 10 illegal bitcoin mines in Kanchanaburi
Police dismantled 10 illegal Bitcoin mining operations in Tha Muang, Kanchanaburi, uncovering extensive electricity meter tampering that caused state losses exceeding 20 million baht. They found sophisticated electronic devices and modified computers used for the illicit activity. Yesterday, October 9, officers from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), led by Police Lieutenant Colonel Yuthana Praedam, collaborated with officials from the…
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Brawl at Chinese nightclub in Bangkok fuels police corruption allegation
A sexual and physical assault at a Chinese-owned nightclub in the Huai Khwang district of Bangkok led to allegations of corruption against the superintendent of Huai Khwang Police Station. The President of the Crime Victim Assistance Association, Autchariya Ruengrattanapong, demanded that the newly appointed Royal Thai Police (RTP) Commissioner, Kittirat “Big Tai” Phanphet, investigate the alleged corruption involving the superintendent of Huai…
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Poker face-off: Pattaya cops deal winning hand to illegal gambling ring
Pattaya police, in a well-coordinated raid, last night successfully dismantled an illegal poker gambling ring involving foreign nationals. The operation yesterday, October 9, spearheaded by Bang Lamung District Chief Wekit Manarojkij and Pattaya City Police Chief Police Colonel Nawin Thirawit, resulted in the arrest of 11 individuals at a residence on Soi Sanamkhan Land in Nong Prue. Pol. Col. Nawin…
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Shore thing: Thai man decks drunk Indian tourist for sexual assault on wife in Pattaya
A Thai man assaulted a drunk Indian man yesterday, rendering him unconscious after the foreigner allegedly sexually harassed his wife on Pattaya Beach. Rescuers from the Swang Borriboon Dhammastan were called to Pattaya Beach, near Pattaya Soi 13/4, yesterday, October 9, to provide first aid to the injured Indian man, whose name was not disclosed. Upon arrival, the rescue team found…
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Thai woman alleges police husband’s affair with TikToker (video)
A Thai woman accused her police officer husband of having an affair with an online vendor through the TikTok app. The TikToker denied the allegation, stating that the policeman worked for her to pay off a debt. The cop’s wife, identified only as Beam, sought justice for herself and her child after her police officer husband appeared to be in a…
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Police delay leaves Thai mother seeking justice for son’s death
A Thai mother is seeking justice after her son was found dead with a gunshot wound to his head in a dormitory in the Isaan province of Sakhon Nakhon last year. The grieving mother is appalled that the investigation into the case has been delayed for no reason. The deceased’s mother, 54 year old Sudarat Ngoi-phuthorn, urged Channel 3 to…
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Bedroom horror: Phuket woman attacked in home, suspect at large
In a shocking home invasion that has left a woman traumatised and police on high alert, a 40 year old man forced his way into a bedroom in Moo 3, Ratsada, launching a terrifying attack that included attempted sexual assault and robbery. The horrifying incident unfolded in the early hours of Monday, October 7. The 34 year old woman bravely…
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Koh Samui hide ‘n’ seek: Fugitive’s 19-year retreat ends in arrest
Police apprehended a fugitive on the island of Koh Samui who had been evading capture for 19 years. The 47 year old suspect was only one year away from the statute of limitations expiring for his crimes. Police, under the direction of Lieutenant General Jiraphop Phuridech, Commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), and led by Major General Montri Theskhan,…
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Thai woman accuses renowned lawyer of stealing 1.8 million baht
A Thai woman came forward to expose a renowned lawyer who tricked her into signing a power of attorney document, stealing 1.8 million baht from her in the process. The 47 year old victim, identified only as Ple, sought help from non-profit organisation Saimai Survive to retrieve the 1.8 million baht from the well-known lawyer, whose name was not made…
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Chon Buri: PR girl dies after losing 50k in jade auction scam
A tragic incident unfolded as a 32 year old PR girl died after being deceived in a jade auction, losing 50,000 baht. Her 39 year old boyfriend tearfully recounted finding her in their bedroom. Police received a distress call from a house in Bang Lamung, Chon Buri at 10.46pm yesterday, October 8. Arriving at the scene, police officers and rescue…
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Chaiyaphum meatball vendor overpowers fake gun and sword attacker
A man wielding a fake gun and a long sword threatened a meatball vendor, only to be overpowered and captured by the vendor and his wife. The incident occurred yesterday, October 8, in front of a convenience store in Ban Khilek Yai, Chaiyaphum Province. Police were alerted to the altercation by a 191 call, and Deputy Inspector Thanat Wannaniwat from…
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Brief encounter: Indian woman strips to prove theft innocence (video)
An Indian woman accused of theft in the Isaan province of Udon Thani removed her underwear in front of police officers to prove her innocence. Officers from Mueang Udon Thani Police Station were called to a motorcycle garage to intervene in a heated argument between a 50 year old Thai man named Thanabordin Jansook and a 23 year old Indian…
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Jealous Thai man kills wife, suspected lover wanted for questioning
Bangkok police today revealed the jealous Thai man who fatally stabbed his wife after she had dinner with an alleged lover, tried to take his own life with a crossbow. The woman’s alleged lover is wanted for questioning. The 42 year old Thai man, Nattaphon, was arrested yesterday, October 8, after he stabbed his 36 year old wife, Chonticha, to…
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Student dies in collision with luxury Maserati in Chon Buri
Two students were involved in a collision with a luxury Maserati car, resulting in one fatality and another in critical condition. The incident took place at 6.40pm, yesterday, October 8, near the Khao Chi Chan Forest Park on Rural Road Chon Buri 1003 in Najomtien, Sattahip district, Chon Buri province. Police Lieutenant Thanakorn Suetrong, Deputy Inspector of Najomtien Police Station,…
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Thai police dismantle Taiwanese drug syndicate in Bangkok raid
Thai police recently dismantled a Taiwanese drug syndicate operating in Bangkok, seizing over 300 kilogrammes of narcotics. The operation targeted party-goers in the Min Buri area, leading to significant arrests and a substantial haul of drugs. Officers, led by Police Lieutenant General Samran Nuanma, Assistant Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, and Police Lieutenant General Thiti Saengsawang, conducted the raid…
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Chaiyaphum shooting spree ends in arrest after tense standoff
A man went on a shooting rampage, seriously wounding another individual, leading to a tense standoff with the Thai special weapons and tactics (SWAT) team. Several weapons and over 300 rounds of ammunition were found, resulting in two serious charges. Yesterday, October 8, the Chaiyaphum City Police Station received a report of a man shooting at civilians, injuring one person…
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Thai man’s livestream of police brutality in Bangkok sparks outrage (video)
A Thai man livestreamed claims of police brutality, sparking widespread online criticism. The video shows him being handcuffed and assaulted by officers in Bangkok. The incident has prompted discussions on appropriate police conduct. A video circulated online yesterday, October 8, capturing a man’s heated confrontation with a police officer. In the livestream, the man, who was handcuffed, alleged that he…
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Thai soldier arrested after shooting construction worker at school
A Thai soldier shot a construction worker at a school in the Isaan province of Chaiyaphum, after a long-standing feud with his colleagues. Fortunately, no teachers and students were armed by the random shooting. Teachers and students ran for safety, at the school in the Mueang district of Chaiyaphum province, after hearing gunfire yesterday, October 8, as the 24 year…
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Thief steals 20,000 baht from 100-million-baht temple in Photharam
A thief broke into the 100-million-baht Wat Phra Sri Aray temple and stole over 20,000 baht from the donation box. Police suspect an inside job and are conducting checks on all temple staff and monks. Police received a report about a break-in at the Wat Phra Sri Arn temple, located in Ban Luek, Photharam district. The incident was reported by…
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Motorcyclist critically injured in Pattaya hit-and-run incident
A motorcyclist suffered critical injuries after a hit-and-run incident on Sukhumvit Road in Pattaya on Monday evening. The collision occurred at 9.10pm on October 7 in front of an unidentified department store. The Sawang Boriboon Rescue Centre promptly received the report and coordinated with medical staff from Bang Lamung Hospital. Upon arrival at the scene, the rescue team and reporters…
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Noodle trouble: Celebrity chef’s diamond heist leaves victim in a lather
A Thai celebrity chef known for her popular noodle shop franchise was arrested yesterday in Bangkok for diamond sale fraud, resulting in 2 million baht in damages to her victim. Police apprehended 54 year old Yuwadee, widely known as Chef Aoi, while she was selling food at a booth in a shopping mall on Srinagarindra Road in the Prawet district.…
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Missing South African teacher found dead in Phnom Penh pool
The search for missing South African teacher Angelique Tong has ended in tragedy after her body was discovered following a swimming pool-related incident. The 26 year old woman, who had been missing in Phnom Penh since September 29, was last seen on a dinner date with a man known only as Jack. Friends launched an urgent appeal after the teacher,…
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Thailand and Laos combat drug smuggling and online scams
Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra engaged in a pivotal meeting with her Lao counterpart to address pressing cross-border issues, including drug smuggling, human trafficking, and the alarming surge in online fraud. During the ASEAN Summit in Vientiane, the Thai premier, accompanied by Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa, Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan, and PM’s secretary-general Prommin Lertsuridej, met with Sonexay Siphandone…
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South African teacher vanishes in Cambodia after dinner date
The search is on for a young South African teacher who vanished without a trace in Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh after a date with a British man known only as Jack. The South African teacher, 26 year old Angelique Tong, was last seen on September 29 after a dinner at Harry’s Bistro, a popular riverside spot in the Cambodian capital.…
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3 Thai men seek justice after assault by bar security guards and DJ
Three Thai men are seeking justice after they were physically assaulted by a group of security guards and a DJ at a bar in the northern province of Kamphaeng Phet on October 1. The video of the chaotic altercation inside the entertainment venue in Kamphaeng Phet was shared by various Thai news agencies. In the footage, the bar’s security guards,…
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Over 28% of Thais hit by fraud as AI scams soar
Thailand is facing a scam epidemic, with more than a quarter of its citizens falling victim to fraudsters in just the past year, a bombshell report has revealed. A staggering 28% of Thais have lost money, according to new data from Whoscall developer Gogolook, in collaboration with the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) and ScamAdviser. The survey of over 9,000 Thais…
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Scooting trouble: Luxembourg man ‘wheeled’ in for illegal Bangkok tour guide gig
Tourist Police officers arrested a man from Luxembourg for illegally working as a tour guide after he was found leading clients around Bangkok on electric scooters. The arrest followed a tip-off from Yongyos Samransook, head of the Inspection and Supervision of Travel Agency and Tour Guide Registration Division under the Department of Tourism. Yongyos reported that the foreign man was unlawfully…
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Fake Line Man caught in gold ‘heist’ situation by sharp-eyed bikers
A man disguised as a Line Man delivery driver attempted to rob a gold shop in Samut Sakhon but was captured by vigilant motorcycle taxi drivers before he could escape. The robbery occurred at the Bangkok Golds shop located in the Lotus Mahachai 2 branch in Maha Chai subdistrict, Mueang Samut Sakhon district, Samut Sakhon province. The suspect, a tall…
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Elderly Swiss man busted with gun at Phuket Airport
An 82 year old Swiss man was arrested at Phuket International Airport after security found a handgun tucked away in his luggage. The Swiss national, Kurt Fritz Loliger, a seemingly unassuming pensioner, was stopped at Gate 81 of the International Passenger Terminal last night, October 7. The drama unfolded around 8.30pm when Ainah Pango, an X-ray image officer, spotted something…
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Thai man receives death threats from cheating, bed-hopping wife
A Thai man pleaded for help after receiving death threats after seeking a divorce from his unfaithful bed-hopping wife, who cheated on him five times to his knowledge. The non-profit organisation Saimai Survive assisted the desperate Thai man, identified only as 45 year old A, and held a press conference today, October 8, for him to share his story with the…
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