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Thailand’s online fraud hits a new ‘baht’-tering high
Thailand last month witnessed a dramatic surge in online fraud, with a staggering 34,989 cases reported and total losses hitting a whopping 3.47 billion baht. That’s an eye-watering average daily loss of 111.98 million baht. Meanwhile, requests to freeze suspicious accounts topped 13.54 billion baht, with police managing to lock down 1.49 billion baht. Deputy Government spokesperson Karom Phonphonklang highlighted…
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Norwegian man falls to his death from 16th floor of Pattaya condo
A Norwegian man allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the 16th floor of his condominium in Pattaya yesterday, shocking his Thai wife, who was cooking in the kitchen. The wife contacted officers from Mueang Pattaya Police Station to report the death of her husband, 88 year old Jan Asbjorn Hauge, at their condominium in the Jomtien neighbourhood of Pattaya. The…
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Chinese man suspected in death of Lao girlfriend in Chon Buri
An overstaying Chinese man told police that his Lao girlfriend chased him from her condominium in Chon Buri and had nothing to do with her death. She was later found dead in the bathroom with a severe cut to her throat. The cause of her death remains unclear. A 25 year old woman, Nong, reported the death of her 28…
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Cops ‘call’ it quits on Sri Racha call centre scam operation
Police in Sri Racha dismantled a call centre scam operation that had recently relocated from neighbouring countries to a secret base within the Chon Buri province. This action, executed yesterday, August 8, was part of a concerted effort by Thai law enforcement to combat fraudulent activities targeting Internet users. The crackdown followed the disruption of the scammers’ underground internet cables…
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AI and supply chain attacks top cyber threats, warns Kaspersky
Supply chain attacks, vulnerabilities in artificial intelligence (AI), and the infiltration of trusted communities are emerging as significant cyber threat trends, according to Russian security firm Kaspersky. Ransomware remains the most prevalent form of cybercrime globally, with perpetrators operating it as a business model known as ransomware as a service. Igor Kuznetsov, Director of Kaspersky’s Global Research & Analysis Team,…
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Herbal hustlers busted in Pattaya: Foreign workers found
Law enforcement officers yesterday raided three herbal product stores in Pattaya, uncovering a tangled web of deceit, illegal employment, and dubious health claims. The raid was triggered by complaints from the Pattaya Indian Community Association, which accused certain stores of ripping off customers with overpriced and ineffective herbal remedies. It was alleged that these businesses were using foreign nationals to…
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Blood & brine: Meat throwers leave Thai couple in a pickle (video)
A Thai couple today sought help from a news agency after police were unable to identify two men who threw bags of pork blood and pickled fish at their home on Soi Phetchaburi 31 in the Ratchathewi district of Bangkok on Monday. A Channel 3 team today, August 8, visited the victim’s home, a five-storey building on Soi Phetchaburi 31…
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Bribe & ride: Gay Thai man’s 1 million baht cover-up hits dead end
Police arrested a gay Thai man suspected of fatally poisoning his close friend, for offering a 1 million baht bribe to the police to conclude that his friend died in a motorcycle accident. The death of a 25 year old Thai woman, Chonlada “Tong” Kongdam, caught the attention of Thai netizens and news agencies last week, even though she died…
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Nightclub owner denies attempted rape, claims victim wanted sex
A Thai nightclub owner denied attacking and attempting to rape a female singer who worked at his club, claiming the alleged victim took off her clothes because she wanted to have sex with him. The victim’s boyfriend, Chaloemsak Maleerod, took to social media to seek justice for his 36 year old girlfriend, Nui. He posted pictures of Nui with wounds…
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Online gambling network kingpin arrested in central Thailand
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) apprehended a key figure in an online gambling network after he evaded capture for over a year. The arrest took place yesterday, with the suspect facing charges of promoting illegal gambling and money laundering. Police Lieutenant Colonel Yuthana Phaerndam, Deputy Director-General of the DSI, received a report from Witthawat Sukantharos, Director of the Surveillance…
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Transgender thief nabbed after stealing gold necklace in Bangkok
Thai police apprehended a transgender woman who deftly snatched a gold necklace worth nearly 100,000 baht from an Australian man on Sukhumvit Road before fleeing to a dormitory in Suan Luang district, Bangkok. The arrest occurred yesterday, August 7. The Australian national, Brock Christian Jarvis, reported to the police on July 21 that he had been robbed by a transgender…
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Drill sergeants get rained on: 45 days in jail and pensions revoked
The Royal Thai Army (RTA) sentenced two soldier drill sergeants to 45 days of imprisonment and revoked their pensions for ordering ten conscripts to stand naked in the rain. Their commander was also punished with 15 days of confinement. A younger sister of one of the conscripts urged non-profit organisation, Saimai Survive, to seek justice for her brother and the…
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Thai woman scammed in Chon Buri fake gold auction (video)
A woman was in tears after discovering the gold she had bid on for hundreds of thousands of baht was fake. The incident was shared by the TikTok user @namobanchangtongdaengso0, who owns a gold shop and posted a warning clip. A woman from Chon Buri brought gold items she had won in an auction to the shop to verify their…
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Thai Tiktoker warns of scammer posing as fortune teller (video)
A TikTok user shared a cautionary tale about encountering a scammer posing as a fortune teller, who managed to trick her into transferring money. The incident sparked significant online discussion, with many commenting on the scam’s credibility. Thitapa, nickname Sense, (TikTok account @sensethitapa) shared her experience with Khaosod Online yesterday, August 7, at around 11.20am. The encounter occurred the previous…
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Khao Sok National Park to sue travel agency after fatal cave death
Khao Sok National Park in the southern province of Surat Thani plans to sue a travel agency after two Thai tour guides violated safety rules and took 22 foreign tourists to Nam Talu Cave during its closure, resulting in the death of one guide in the flash flood on Tuesday, August 6. National park rangers and rescuers saved the other…
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Thai woman’s Labubu toy order stolen from damaged package
A woman was left frustrated after ordering a Labubu toy from POP MART, only to find it stolen by someone who tampered with the package. Despite contacting the delivery company, no resolution was offered, and the company acknowledged this issue happens frequently. Noot, the affected customer, shared her experience with KhaoSod Online after her order of collectable toys from the…
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Thai teen shares stone-throwing neighbour’s antics on TikTok
A Thai teen expressed frustration over an anti-social neighbour who repeatedly threw objects at her house for merely looking in her direction. The incident was shared on TikTok, garnering significant attention and comments from the online community. The original TikTok post by user @dkauv, showcased a woman hurling objects at a house across the street while shouting profanities. The post…
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Pattaya police intervene to stop violence as Kuwaiti tourists clash
Tensions escalated once more as Kuwaiti youths clashed in Pattaya last night, leading to police intervention. Police in Pattaya City were alerted to a brawl in the Soi Yensabai area of South Pattaya. The incident occurred around 11.06pm, yesterday, August 7, and officers from the Pattaya City Police Station quickly arrived at the scene. Upon arrival, the police discovered two…
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Krabi loan shark arrested for violent tactics and high-interest rates
Police arrested a notorious loan shark in Krabi for charging exorbitant interest rates of 35% to 135% per year and assaulting debtors who failed to repay on time. Yesterday, August 7, officers from the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) and the Ao Luek Police Station executed a court-issued warrant to apprehend the suspect, Parinyada, also known as Lek, at her…
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Laotian man arrested for secret filming in public restrooms
A Laotian man has been arrested for secretly filming women, particularly young girls, in public restrooms and selling the footage to private groups. The suspect, identified as a 31 year old man confessed to the crime, which generated hundreds of thousands of baht. Yesterday, August 7, law enforcement officials, including Pattarawit Keetamotaneeyakul, the Trang Provincial Police Commissioner, along with Rattakhon…
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Thai forces seize 130,000 meth pills after clash with traffickers
A fierce clash between Thai forces and a drug trafficking gang led to the seizure of over 130,000 methamphetamine pills. The confrontation occurred at 9.40am yesterday, August 6, near the Khao Hua Lon passage in Ban Nong Tao, Mon Pin Subdistrict, Fang District, Chiang Mai Province. The Pha Dam Command, under the Chaiyanuphap Task Force, was conducting a patrol to…
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Police in Suphanburi arrest man after methamphetamine discovery
Police in Suphanburi apprehended a man suspected of drug use after a tip-off from residents. Despite his initial denial, a urine test confirmed methamphetamine use, leading to the discovery of more drugs hidden in his home. A special task force targeting drug suppression and social order, led by Sit Yamphraiphirom, the district chief of Mueang Suphanburi, and Thanapon Sangkhaphan, a…
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Thai thief gets his knickers in a twist over stolen briefs (video)
A Thai thief who stole underwear from a village in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok got his knickers in a twist and begged a victim to drop legal charges against him, fearing his wife would be hurt and think he liked other people’s underwear more than hers. The victim, a Thai woman named Bee, reported the theft to Chaiyaphruek Police Station…
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PM Srettha denies rumoured bribes to MFP MPs
Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin vehemently denies knowing anything about the explosive rumours circulating about attempts to bribe Move Forward Party (MFP) MPs to switch allegiances. Insiders claim that rival political factions have allegedly dangled a staggering 30 million baht in front of some MFP MPs to lure them away. These tantalising whispers come as the MFP, the leading opposition…
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Thai Lion Air flight delayed over fake bomb threat at Indian airport
At India’s Cochin International Airport, a passenger’s fake bomb threat wreaked havoc, delaying Thai Lion Air flight SL211 and leading to the individual’s arrest. The drama unfolded today during a routine security check before the flight’s departure to Thailand. According to Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL), the disruptive passenger made the bomb threat while undergoing the Secondary Ladder Point Check…
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Inmate charged with sexual assault in Bang Kwang Central Prison
A prisoner in Bang Kwang Central Prison has been charged with drugging and sexually assaulting a fellow inmate. Despite reporting the incident to prison staff, no action was initially taken, leading to further harassment and severe emotional distress for the victim. The incident occurred in a cell at Bang Kwang Central Prison on January 7. The victim decided to seek…
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Massage therapist assaulted and robbed in Pattaya cassava field
A massage therapist was lured into a cassava field, assaulted, and robbed by an assailant, with the victim hiding in the grass until dawn before seeking help. The incident occurred yesterday, August 6, at 8.05am, with the victim filing a complaint at Nong Prue Police Station. The 45 year old victim, Ya (pseudonym), arrived at the police station in a…
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Three insurgents killed in Pattani clash with security forces
Security forces in Thailand’s southern province of Pattani engaged in a fierce clash with a group of insurgents in the Khlong Chang area, resulting in three insurgents being killed. This incident follows a sequence of violent events linked to the insurgents over several years. The confrontation occurred during a law enforcement operation in Khlong Chang, Naket subdistrict, Khok Pho district,…
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Red Shirt leader sentenced to five years for disclosing state secrets
The Criminal Court sentenced Red Shirt leader Jatuporn Prompan to five years in prison without probation for disclosing confidential state documents regarding Thai-Cambodian relations. His lawyer has filed for bail with collateral amounting to 250,000 baht. The Criminal Court convened yesterday, August 6, to deliver its verdict on the undecided case number 2540/2565. The public prosecutor had charged Thai politician…
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Fake cop caught with his pants down and penis out on social media
Mueang Chiang Mai Police Station in northern Thailand arrested a man impersonating a police officer after he sent lewd pictures of his penis to women on social media. A netizen took to a local Chiang Mai Facebook group to share a picture of the suspect and warned women to stay away from him because he randomly sent explicit pictures to…
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