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Thailand slams Hun Sen and Hun Manet assassination plot claims
Thailand has fiercely denied claims from Cambodia that it plotted to assassinate two of the country’s most powerful leaders. The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) hit back after Cambodia’s Minister of Information reportedly accused Thailand of conspiring to kill Senate President Hun Sen and Prime Minister Hun Manet, citing so-called foreign intelligence sources. The allegations surfaced on social media…
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Gruesome murder mystery unfolds in Trang forest
In the depths of a dense forest in Trang province, a deceased man was found in a gruesome state, with his mouth gagged and his hands and feet bound. Believed to have been dead for four days, the discovery was made yesterday, August 4. The police are now working to unravel the circumstances surrounding this murder. Police from the Rassada…
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Phuket man arrested for raping unconscious woman on video
A 40 year old man has been arrested in Phuket after he allegedly raped his girlfriend’s unconscious best friend and secretly filmed the assault. Police say the shocking incident occurred after a birthday party earlier this year. The suspect, Yotsaphan Wichetwarinwet, originally from Hat Yai, was apprehended by officers from Wichit Police Station while applying for a job at a…
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Abbot wounded in temple shooting, suspect flees in Loei
Two abbots were involved in a late-night altercation that escalated into a shooting at a well-known temple in Chiang Khan. A bullet struck one abbot near his left ear, and the gunman fled in a sedan. Police are currently investigating the incident and pursuing the suspect. Today, August 5, police from the Chiang Khan Police Station reported an incident yesterday,…
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Phuket police arrest trio, seize over 6,000 meth pills
Thalang Police in Phuket have detained three people suspected of drug trafficking, confiscating more than 6,000 methamphetamine pills, known locally as ya bah, and over 300 grammes of crystal meth, referred to as ya ice, during a targeted operation against a local drug network. The apprehensions occurred yesterday, August 4, led by investigators from Thalang Police Station under Police Lieutenant…
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Pattaya convenience store clash leaves one injured in love triangle row
In Pattaya’s Nongprue subdistrict, an altercation occurred outside a convenience store yesterday, August 4, resulting in injuries to one person. The incident was reported at 10.06pm, prompting a swift response from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Unit and Banglamung Police. Upon arrival at Moo 6 in Nongprue, police discovered a scene of disarray with damaged items scattered around. The injured…
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Phuket drug bust nets 6,000 pills and ‘Ice queen’ ringleader
Three suspected drug traffickers are behind bars after police seized more than 6,000 methamphetamine (meth) pills and over 300 grammes of crystal meth (Ice) in a major Phuket sting. Thalang Police moved in yesterday, August 4, targeting a known drug network operating in Thepkrasattri. Officers arrested 27 year old Bank, his 24 year old girlfriend Pop, and 29 year old…
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Swedish tourist arrested for flying drone over Pattaya Beach
In Pattaya, Thailand, on August 3, at 10pm, Pattaya Special Affairs officers apprehended a 28 year old Swedish tourist for operating a drone over Pattaya Beach without the necessary permission. The tourist, whose name has not been disclosed, was questioned with the help of an interpreter. He explained that he had just arrived in Pattaya and was attempting to capture…
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Cambodian beggars with babies flood Pattaya streets
Beggars clutching babies have returned to Pattaya’s bustling streets, as Cambodian women flood tourist zones in desperate bids for survival. On Sunday night, August 3, reporters uncovered scores of Cambodian beggars scattered throughout the city, particularly outside convenience stores and nightlife hotspots. Despite repeated crackdowns, the same faces reappear just weeks after being deported. This time, they’re back — and…
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Truck driver charged after Phuket underpass carnage injures 3
A truck driver has been charged with reckless driving after a violent crash in Phuket’s Darasamut Underpass left three people injured and several vehicles smashed in a high-impact pile-up. The chaos unfolded last Friday, August 1, when the driver, behind the wheel of a palm oil truck, slammed into four vehicles while heading towards Chalong. Police say the trucker, who…
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Missing French woman found dead near Angkor Wat in Cambodia
A French woman was found dead near the popular tourist attraction, Angkor Wat, in Cambodia after going missing during a morning jog on Saturday, August 2. A friend of the French woman, Lisa Girard, provided an update on the search at 12.55pm today, August 4, confirming that Girard’s body had been found earlier in the day. The friend also expressed…
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3 Thai girls missing after late-night escape from Chiang Mai school
Three Thai girls, aged between seven and nine, went missing after leaving their school in the northern province of Chiang Mai yesterday, August 3. Officers from Mae Ai Police Station urged residents of Chiang Mai and nearby provinces to report any information that may assist in locating the three girls, who disappeared from Rajaprajanugroh 30 School in the Tha Ton…
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Thai man loses leg after disassembling live grenade at home
A Thai man lost his left leg after an M79 grenade exploded at his home in the central province of Lop Buri as he was attempting to disassemble the device to sell its copper components. Officers from Mueang Lop Buri Police Station and rescue workers responded to the incident at a house in Thasala district, Lop Buri, yesterday, August 3,…
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Thai man commits suicide in police custody after shooting wife and daughter
A Thai man committed suicide in police custody after shooting his wife and daughter at a house in the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat, leaving both in serious condition. The 56 year old man, Somboon, was arrested on Saturday, August 2, after he shot his wife, 52 year old Suphanee, and their daughter, 30 year old Phatcharin, at a…
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Thailand boosts bird flu control after Cambodia outbreak
The Thai government has heightened bird flu control measures after an outbreak in Cambodia raised concerns of potential spread. The Department of Disease Control (DDC) is intensifying surveillance efforts, while the Department of Livestock Development urges farmers to closely monitor animal health. At the Royal Government House today, August 4, Anukul Pruksanusak, deputy government spokesperson, discussed the continued transmission of…
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Car theft leaves Thai saleswoman devastated, losses over 50,000 baht
A 40 year old saleswoman was left devastated when her only car was stolen from a hotel in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. In just 11 minutes, the thief took the vehicle, along with running shoes and valuables worth 50,000 baht, on August 2. Naphisara Monyao, a resident of Ang Thong, shared her ordeal on Facebook, mentioning that her black five-door Toyota…
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Bangkok police arrest man after three-day stolen vehicle pursuit
Police in Bangkok apprehended a 46 year old man from Chaiyaphum after a three-day manhunt. The suspect, identified as Sutthichak “Nui” Inmanee, was caught while attempting to exchange a stolen vehicle for drugs. The arrest occurred around 10.30pm yesterday, August 3. The case began on August 1 when Busakorn, the 46 year old owner of a silver Toyota Vigo pickup…
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Nonthaburi man shot dead in Surat Thani rubber plantation
A 35 year old man from Nonthaburi was fatally shot in a rubber plantation in Surat Thani province. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred at 7.41pm yesterday, August 3, while also taking the victim’s unfamiliarity with the area into consideration. Police Lieutenant Colonel Prasit Damnui from the Phra Saeng Police Station received a report of a fatal shooting at…
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Thai man claims self-defence after stabbing singer in Bangkok petrol station
A Thai man claimed self-defence after stabbing a popular Thai singer at a petrol station in Ramkhamhaeng, Bangkok, yesterday, August 3. The well-known singer, 40 year old Palitchoke “Peck” Ayanaputra, was rushed to Samitivej Hospital at around 1.30am with a stab wound to his chin. The incident occurred at a petrol station in Soi Ramkhamhaeng 76, in the Bang Kapi…
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Thai police seize 4 million meth pills in drug bust
Yesterday, August 3, a large-scale drug trafficking operation was intercepted by Thai police in Chiang Khan district, Loei province. The operation led to the seizure of nearly 4 million methamphetamine pills. Police Lieutenant Colonel Sumet Polyeam, commander of the Border Patrol Police Company 246, coordinated with border security units, which consisted of the Eastern Forces, Chiang Khan Boat Station, local…
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Police intercept pickup carrying suspected stolen motorcycles in Sa Kaeo
Yesterday, July 3, Police Major Kamonpop Harnwet, along with highway police officers from the Prachin Buri-Sa Kaeo division, intercepted a pickup truck suspected of illegally transporting seven stolen motorcycles. The incident occurred on Highway 33 in Sa Kaeo province. During routine checks to enforce traffic discipline and prevent crime, officers noticed a grey Isuzu with an unusually heavy load. Upon…
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Cambodian spy arrested in Thailand for military espionage
In a dramatic crackdown on espionage, Thai security forces arrested a Cambodian national on August 1 in Ta Phraya district, Sa Kaeo province, accusing him of spying and transmitting sensitive military information back to Cambodia. The suspect, whose identity has been withheld due to ongoing investigations, reportedly received a daily payment of 20,000 Cambodian riel (approximately 162 baht) in exchange…
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Five drug traffickers killed in Thailand, 1.35m meth pills seized
Soldiers in Chiang Mai’s Fang district engaged in a confrontation with suspected drug traffickers early today, August 3, resulting in the deaths of five suspects and the capture of 1.35 million methamphetamine pills, along with firearms, the military reported. The incident took place at approximately 2.40am when soldiers from the 3rd Cavalry Company, part of the Chaiyanupap Task Force, encountered…
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Lopburi woman arrested for illegal karaoke bar and child exploitation
Police in Lopburi have arrested a 50 year old woman accused of operating an illegal karaoke bar and facilitating underage prostitution. The arrest took place yesterday, August 2, after police received information about the illegal activities at the establishment. The operation was led by Police Major General Songkrot Krikkriya, who instructed Police Colonel Warit Pathumarak and Police Lieutenant Colonel Supoj…
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Raids in Jomtien’s Soi 2 lead to drug arrests
In the late evening of August 1, a coordinated raid was conducted in the Jomtien Soi 2 community of Nongprue, Banglamung district, Chon Buri. The operation was led by Deputy Superintendent Arut Saphanont, Deputy Inspector Prasitboon Bunprasit, and the Narcotics Suppression Unit, in collaboration with Banglamung district administrative officials Nathaphop Yomjinda, Tharit Chancharoon, and Natthawat Sophonsewatsilp. This initiative was part…
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Thai hospital fined 1.2 million baht for data breach via snack bags
A significant private hospital in Thailand has been penalised with a fine of 1.2 million baht after patient paper records were discovered being repurposed as snack bags, as reported by the nation’s data protection authority. This incident was one of five major cases announced on August 1 by the Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC), which also included penalties for data…
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Thailand unveils new traffic ticket formats from August 4
The Royal Gazette has published an announcement from the Royal Thai Police (RTP) detailing the new formats for traffic tickets, effective August 4. The updated designs, intended to align with administrative fine orders, include three formats as part of its 2025 implementation. The Royal Gazette published the Royal Thai Police’s announcement regarding the new traffic ticket designs. This follows a…
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Bangkok man nabbed for selling bank accounts in fraud case
An arrest in Bangkok has uncovered a man selling bank accounts for criminal activities, leading to millions in losses. In an operation led by the Metropolitan Police Division 3, a 25 year old man, Surayut Kungseng, was arrested for selling his bank accounts for 3,000 baht each. These accounts were later used in fraudulent activities that caused financial damage exceeding…
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Love triangle turns deadly in Bangkok minibus shooting
A bitter love triangle turned deadly in Bangkok, leaving one man dead and another on the run. At around 2am today, August 2, a tragic shooting occurred outside an apartment on Rama 2 Road, leaving 38 year old minibus driver Anucha dead after being shot multiple times. The suspect, 36 year old Sira—also a minibus driver—is currently on the run.…
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South Korean tourist assaulted in Pattaya robbery gone wrong
A brutal assault on a South Korean tourist outside a Pattaya nightclub has left police probing whether it was a botched robbery or something darker. At 4.06am yesteday, August 1, Police Lieutenant Colonel Alis Phuangwai, Deputy Chief of Pattaya City Police Station, received an urgent call about a violent incident in a parking lot near an entertainment venue on Soi…
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