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Surin officer fatally shoots girlfriend in Saraburi
A district police officer in Surin lured his girlfriend into a meeting under the pretence of discussing compensation for a previous assault, only to fatally shoot her inside a vehicle in Saraburi yesterday. Thakorn Boonla-or, previously serving in Sangkha district, had been reassigned to Mueang Surin district following charges of assaulting 41 year old Kanya Greenfield in July, which left…
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Trang manhunt after fatal shooting over family dispute
A tragic shooting incident occurred in Trang, resulting in the death of a 56 year old Thai man. The man was allegedly shot over a perceived insult to the perpetrator’s dignity. Police launched a manhunt for the suspect. Police officers, led by Deputy Inspector Vechan Hiranyasuwan from Mueang Trang Police Station, were alerted to a shooting at house number 21/5…
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Thai driver flips car in Pattaya after falling asleep at wheel
A 38 year old Thai driver lost control and flipped his car after falling asleep at the wheel in Pattaya. The incident occurred around 1.46am yesterday in Soi Khao Talo, Nong Prue subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province. The Sawang Boriboon Rescue Center reported the accident and coordinated with the Nong Prue Police Station. Upon arrival, police discovered a…
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Suspected motorbike thief caught in Pattaya
A suspected motorcycle thief was apprehended in Pattaya yesterday after being recognised by his victim, who then alerted the police. Bang Lamung police received a report at 8.19am yesterday, August 19, from residents stating they had successfully detained a motorbike theft suspect. The police dispatched patrol officers to the scene on the road alongside the railway near Soi Nern Plub…
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Gun-toting dad holds daughter hostage in Bangkok standoff
A dramatic hostage situation unfolded yesterday in Lat Krabang Soi 16, Bangkok, as a father armed with a gun held his ten year old daughter captive inside their home. Police swiftly cordoned off the area, barring any unrelated individuals from entering the tense scene. The alarming incident came to light when the child’s mother alerted the police, reporting that her…
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Knife-wielding man causes chaos in Udon Thani over inheritance
A knife-wielding man, reportedly under the influence of drugs, caused chaos as he attacked his relatives, claiming his mother was unfairly dividing the family inheritance. The incident took place in Mueang district, Udon Thani province. Police today, August 19, were called to the scene after reports of a man acting violently at a house on Phon Phisai Road, Mak Khaeng…
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Police seize e-cigarettes disguised as toys worth 10 million baht
Police raided a warehouse belonging to the major northern Thai online e-cigarette dealer, YAI VAPE, seizing 30,000 items worth 10 million baht. The police found the e-cigarettes disguised as toys to avoid detection by parents and teachers. The Ministry of Public Health is pushing for legislative changes to close legal loopholes. Thai police conducted a press conference today to announce…
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Thai man faces jail for raping, blackmailing young stepdaughter
Police in Samut Prakan province near Bangkok arrested a depraved Thai man for raping and blackmailing his eight year old stepdaughter. The pedophile’s tattoos and explicit videos on his mobile phone were used as key evidence. The victim’s mother, 24 year old Mew, sought help from the Pavena Foundation for Children and Women after finding explicit pictures and videos of…
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Former PM Thaksin faces court over 2015 lese majeste allegations
Thaksin Shinawatra, the former Prime Minister of Thailand, made a dramatic return to the Criminal Court today, facing charges in a high-stakes lese majeste case linked to a controversial 2015 interview in Seoul. Arriving at 8.53am, today, August 19, in a yellow shirt and black jacket, the 75 year old Thaksin appeared unfazed as he briefly addressed the press. “I’m…
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Thai monk murders ex-girlfriend and her friend in Rayong
A Thai monk turned himself in at Phe Police Station in the eastern province of Rayong after the brutal murder of his ex-girlfriend after she broke up with him. The unhinged monk also killed his girlfriend’s friend for supporting their separation. The 36 year old perpetrator, Sumate, surrendered to police today, August 19, for the murders of the two Thai women,…
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Thai man stabs transgender girlfriend to death in Koh Samui
A Thai man fatally stabbed his transgender girlfriend at a shopping mall on Koh Samui Island in the southern province of Surat Thani. He said he stabbed her to death because she insulted and belittled him. Officers from Bor Phut Police Station rushed to the shopping mall after receiving a stabbing report. The injured victim, 23 year old Rinlada, was taken to…
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Thai teen arrested in Bangkok gold heist to support wife and child
A 17 year old Thai yesterday admitted to stealing a gold bracelet worth over 200,000 baht from a gold shop in the Ratchada area of Bangkok. He stated that he needed the money to take care of his wife and their one year old child. The robbery took place yesterday, August 18, at a shop on the second floor of…
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Pattaya Tourist Police catch Cambodian duo in water safety sting
Pattaya Tourist Police arrested two Cambodian men as they conducted a water safety plan in the popular holiday seaside resort. Pattaya Tourist Police, in collaboration with the Water Transport Inspection Unit, Regional Harbor Office 6 (Pattaya Branch), and the Chon Buri Marine Disaster Prevention Division, intensified their efforts to enhance water safety over the past weekend. The joint inspection aimed…
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Thai window cleaner falls to death from 31st floor of Bangkok hotel
A Thai window cleaner fell to his death on Saturday after his scaffold gondola platform collapsed and plummeted from the 31st floor of a hotel in Soi Sukhumvit 24, Bangkok. Thong Lo Police Station officers were alerted to the fall of the gondola at a hotel in the Khlong Toei district of Bangkok at about 3.49pm on Saturday, August 17.…
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Teen gunman kills Myanmar girl in Phuket shooting
A tragic shooting incident in Phuket resulted in the death of a young Myanmar woman, sparking a police manhunt for the teenage gunman involved. Police in Kathu district, Phuket, received a report about a fatal shooting incident. The incident occurred while Kittipong Jantawong, a 27 year old man, was driving a white Toyota pickup truck with the license plate บม…
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Woman shot dead in Rayong in front of her daughter
A tragic shooting occurred in Rayong, where a woman was killed in front of her two year old daughter. The police are investigating two main motives: issues with a colleague and a dispute with an ex-husband. Police in Rayong are intensively searching for a ruthless gunman who shot and killed a woman in front of her two year old daughter.…
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Mother and daughter fatally shot in Samut Sakhon home
A tragic shooting incident claimed the lives of a 62 year old woman and her 22 year old daughter at their home near a railway in Samut Sakhon. The suspect remains at large as police investigate the motive behind the attack. Police were alerted to the incident around 8pm yesterday, August 17. Supachai Metta Mitphong, a Deputy Inspector at Bang…
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Nonthaburi university hazing incident leads to severe injuries
A brutal hazing incident at a prominent university in Nonthaburi has come to light, revealing the shocking abuse suffered by a freshman student. The victim’s parents have filed complaints against senior students involved in the violent initiation rituals. The parents of a 20 year old student, referred to as Ton, reported the incident to Nonthaburi police, detailing the horrific treatment…
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Misunderstanding over clogged drain leads to stabbing
A 45 year old man voiced complaints about a clogged drain after heavy rainfall, which a nearby 23 year old neighbour misinterpreted as a personal attack, leading to a violent altercation and stabbing. Police Lieutenant Wallaop Yangyuen, Deputy Inspector of Investigation at Mueang Phatthalung Police Station, reported a stabbing incident yesterday, August 17, in the Chai Charoen community, behind Tha…
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Sergeant shot dead at resort after winning lottery prize
A sergeant was fatally shot at a resort, just a day after winning the third prize in the lottery. His mother, in tears, revealed that he had transferred money to her after his win. His personal Mercedes-Benz was still parked outside his room. Yesterday, August 17, officers from Kabin Buri Police Station in Prachinburi province received a report about a…
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Local roti vendor hailed as hero after rescuing woman in Phuket
A local vendor is being hailed as a hero after he rushed across a busy street to rescue a young woman from being harassed inside a dental clinic. The incident occurred in Rassada, Mueang District, Phuket. A 35 year old man, identified as Pongsak, was arrested by Phuket City Police for indecent behaviour towards a 21 year old female customer…
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Brazen theft of motorcycle in Pathum Thani caught on CCTV
A brazen theft involving a Honda PCX motorcycle occurred when an unmarked white Isuzu pickup truck with a covered bed stole the vehicle within seven minutes and fled the scene. The incident, captured on CCTV, has prompted calls for police action due to frequent vehicle thefts in the area. Yesterday, August 17, 2024, a 32 year old machinist named Niwat…
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Police intensify probe into UAE human trafficking case
Police are set to deepen their investigation into a suspected human trafficking ring following the rescue of a 21 year old Thai woman who was deceived into travelling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for work, only to be forced into the sex trade. The young woman, originally from Lampang, arrived yesterday at U-Tapao Airport in Rayong, according to Kosolwat…
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Young boy found abandoned on Koh Samui beach sparks outrage (video)
A young boy was found sleeping alone on a beach on Koh Samui, abandoned by his father. A TikTok user, @chawavepetprom, shared a distressing clip revealing the boy’s dire circumstances. The incident occurred yesterday on a beach in Koh Samui, as @chawavepetprom discovered the boy, known as Kao, lying on the sand in a dangerous and unlit area. “Dirty clothes…
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Construction worker disappears from Lamphun riverside camp
A construction worker mysteriously disappeared from a riverside camp in Lamphun, sparking an intensive search by rescue teams. The worker’s wife revealed his unusual behaviour following his return from a funeral rite ordination. Rescue teams are actively searching the Lamphun area for Kittitach, also known as Bew, a 29 year old construction worker who vanished from his riverside camp. Bew’s…
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Thai businesswoman loses 29 million baht from bank account
A complaint has been lodged with Thailand’s Ministry of Interior after a businesswoman discovered that 29 million baht had been withdrawn from her account without her knowledge. The matter is now under review to determine the appropriate course of action. Real estate businesswoman 60 year old Kirana and Akkarawat Kraisisombat, also known as Tae Achiva, submitted a petition to the…
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Thai teacher kills ex-wife and father-in-law at Ayutthaya temple
A young Thai teacher shot and killed his former wife and father-in-law at a temple in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya before fleeing the scene. The suspect has since contacted the police to surrender. Officers at Rong Chang Police Station received a report yesterday at 6.30pm about a shooting at Wat Chao Pluk in Maha Rat district. Upon arrival, officers, along…
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Police intercept convoy with illegal Chinese imports in Kalasin
Police intercepted a convoy of three 10-wheel trucks transporting illegal Chinese imports worth 20 million baht. Over 800 items lacking proper certification were confiscated. The drivers claimed they were hired to deliver the goods. Highway police intercepted three ten-wheel trucks loaded with illegal Chinese imports yesterday, August 15. The operation took place on Highway 299, kilometres 19-20, in Phai subdistrict,…
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Chanthaburi: Van smuggling Cambodians across border stopped
Immigration officers in Chanthaburi intercepted a suspicious van attempting to smuggle illegal immigrants into the country. The incident occurred on Wednesday, August 14. The officers, led by Veerayos Karunyathorn, Deputy Commander of Immigration Division 2, and Sawat Chotiranaphas, Deputy Commander of Chanthaburi Immigration, were conducting routine checks on main and secondary roads to curb illegal immigration activities. While patrolling Sukhumvit…
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Factory worker killed in 18-wheel lorry accident in Chon Buri
A tragic accident occurred today when a 28 year old factory worker was struck and run over by an 18-wheel lorry, resulting in her immediate death. The driver claimed not to have seen the motorcycle and was confused about when the collision occurred. Police Lieutenant Chinawat Thisala from the Mueang Chon Buri Police Station received a report at 7am today,…
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