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West Thailand: Search for missing three year old twins in Prachuap Khiri Khan ends tragically
The disappearance of three year old twins from their home in Sam Roi Yot district, Prachuap Khiri Khan province, ended tragically when their bodies were found in a nearby pond. The incident sparked a frantic search and rescue operation involving local authorities, volunteers, and over 200 villagers. Despite their efforts, the siblings, a boy and a girl, were found drowned…
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4 Chinese beggars arrested in Bangkok, at least 4 on the loose
Police in Bangkok arrested four Chinese nationals engaged in illegal begging and indicated that additional suspects are still at large after evading arrest. Ongoing investigations are delving into the possibility of human trafficking and the individuals responsible for orchestrating this operation. Guntouch “Gun” Pongpaiboonwet, a social media influencer, played a pivotal role in the discovery of the illegal Chinese beggars.…
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Insurance company Allianz Ayudhya investigates alleged misuse of student’s homework for telemarketing
Insurance company Allianz Ayudhya is investigating the alleged misuse of students’ homework for telemarketing purposes. The company was alerted to the issue when a parent from a prominent school in Khon Kaen province complained about receiving an unsolicited call from an insurance agent attempting to sell insurance and savings plans for his daughter. The agent claimed to have obtained the parent’s…
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Fake dollar bills found in security boxes of dead Taiwanese man
Thai police found fake dollar bills and tools for making cash in two security boxes belonging to the Taiwanese man found dead last week in a Bangkok hotel. The murder is suspected to be related to a conflict within a criminal gang. The Taiwanese man, Chu Chiang-shen, was found dead last week in room number 618 on the sixth floor…
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Pattaya: Indian man suspected of girlfriend’s murder found on Thai bridge then escapes by jumping into river
An Indian man suspected of murdering his girlfriend and leaving her body in a Pattaya hotel was discovered mid-escape on Bang Pakong River Bridge, before disappearing into the river. The incident occurred at 1am this morning, when the deputy superintendent of Bang Pakong Police Station, Pongphop Kudhom, accompanied by Chachoengsao rescue units, responded to a report of a suspicious individual…
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Wild West wow: British tourist takes a tumble in notorious Pattaya Go-Go girlie showdown (video)
In a scene reminiscent of a Wild West bar brawl, a British tourist got knocked out as over a dozen Thai girls fought for the young traveller’s attention in a notorious Pattaya Go-Go bar. British tourist Jack Fitzmaurice was having a drink and chatting with some scantily-clad ladies in the Paradise Agogo in the early hours of Sunday morning when…
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Phuket teacher dodges 1.5 million baht scam after suspicious call (video)
A mathematics teacher in Phuket, known as Beer, narrowly escaped a scam after receiving a suspicious phone call from a call centre gang just moments after a transfer of 1.5 million baht into his account. The swift movement of the fraudsters, who seemed to have precise intel about the transaction, left netizens stunned. This Phuket scam incident was shared today…
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Phuket man caught using fake red license plates to avoid loan payments
Phuket Highway Police apprehended a man using counterfeit red license plates on his vehicle, following his admission that he was unable to keep up with his car loan payments. The black Toyota Vios, sporting the dubious license plates, was first spotted by officers at a Highway Police rest stop. The car was parked near a restroom, its licence plates bearing…
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Gunshots shatter the rhythm on Phuket’s Bangla Road boulevard
The heart of Phuket’s nightlife on Bangla Road was jolted awake early this morning with the sharp echo of gunshots ringing through the air. In the aftermath, the President of the Patong Entertainment Business Association (PEBA), Weerawit Krueasombat, swiftly took to social media to clarify the incident and dismiss the circulating rumours. In a detailed Facebook update, Weerawit lambasted the reports…
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Mountain mayhem: Chaowalit manhunt disrupts peace, prompting authorities to rethink tactics
The continued manhunt of the fugitive Chaowalit Thongduang on the Banthat Mountain Range in the provinces of Phatthalung, Trang, and Satun is affecting residents and wildlife, with authorities considering a change in strategy. The hunt for Chaowalit, also known as Sia Paeng, began on October 22 following his escape from hospital custody in Nakhon Si Thammarat province. The search operations, involving…
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Bangkok kindergarten tragedy: Technical student fatally shot
A tragedy unfolded in front of a Bangkok kindergarten school today when a renowned technical student was fatally shot by four assailants. The incident took place at around 7.45am near the Kindergarten Krageaw, located on Ranong 2 Road in Dusit district, Bangkok. Superintendent of Dusit Police Station, Tripathi Rattan, along with his deputy and investigation officer, swiftly arrived at the scene…
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Turkish man loses nearly 100,000 baht to Thai woman he met on dating app
A Turkish man sought assistance from Mueang Pattaya Police Station officers after losing nearly 100,000 baht to a Thai woman he met on a dating app. The 50 year old victim, Ruhan Topal, told officers the theft occurred at a hotel in Pattaya last night, November 19. He spoke to a Thai woman who claimed to be from Phuket province…
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Khlong Toei shooting claims lives of student and teacher
A tragic event unfolded in the Khlong Toei district as two unidentified assailants opened fire on the roadside, ultimately leading to the death of a 19 year old student from Uthen Thawai Campus, Rajamangala University of Technology, known as Nong Yod. After an eight-day fight for life following the fatal Khlong Toei shooting, his mother confirmed his passing today. The…
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266 Thais rescued from Myanmar conflict zone, most charged for call centre scam
The Thai Foreign Affairs Ministry rescued 266 Thai nationals trapped in the Myanmar conflict zone. Most of them will be charged with running a call centre scam upon their arrival in Thailand. Thai PBS reported that the Chinese authorities announced an operation to get rid of illegal businesses run by Chinese nationals in Laukkaing District, Shan State, Myanmar. To avoid the…
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Chinese beggar nabbed in Bangkok, human trafficking suspected
Police arrested a Chinese beggar outside the Major Cineplex Pinklao in Bangkok yesterday. Suspicions of human trafficking were raised as there was more than one Chinese beggar and each earned more than 10,000 baht a day. Social media influencer Guntouch “Gun” Pongpaiboonwet yesterday reported a suspicious beggar to the Bang Phlat Police Station. Gun explained that he had been contacted…
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Thai customs paws animal smuggling duo, 124 untamed treasures seized
Two men were apprehended by Thai customs officers at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Friday for alleged wildlife smuggling, according to Phanthong Loykulnanta, the spokesperson for the Customs Department. Over 124 wild, unregistered animals were seized in the operation. A 24 year old man from Korea was one of those detained. Airport officers found 44 wild animals, including tarantulas and iguanas, concealed…
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Bangkok gold heist: 23 necklaces stolen in daring store robbery
A daring heist took place at a renowned gold store inside a Lotus’s mall branch in Nong Chok, Bangkok, where a lone masked robber wielding a gun swept away 23 gold necklaces. The aftermath saw the thief escaping in a parked orange taxi. The incident occurred at 7.30pm yesterday, and the police were promptly informed. As the officers from the…
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2 foreigners arrested for murder of Taiwanese man, 1 foreigner still at large
Thai police arrested two foreigners, a Burmese and a Cameronian, in connection with the murder of a Taiwanese man. Another foreigner, reportedly a European man, remains at large. A Thai woman was accused of planning the entire murder. Officers from Bangna Police Station gave an update to the media this afternoon on the investigation into the death of 47 year old…
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Nonthaburi: Fatal road accident on Kamphaeng Phet 6 Road results in fiery crash
A serious road accident resulted in a fiery crash and a fatality on Kamphaeng Phet 6 Road, heading towards the Lak Si intersection. The incident took place at 7.45am this morning. Nawin Sonitpon, a police investigator at Don Mueang Police Station, was on the scene to assess the situation alongside Don Mueang Fire Station and Poh Teck Tung Foundation officers.…
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Northern Italy: 31-stone killer who stabbed girlfriend to death released from jail
A 31-stone Italian killer who fatally stabbed his girlfriend in 2017 after a dispute about his eating habits has been released from jail as prison could not provide him with an adequate low-calorie diet. The Italian killer, 35 year old Biella-born Dimitri Fricano murdered his 28 year old girlfriend Erika Preti during a holiday to Sardinia. Preti was stabbed 57…
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Former insurance employee arrested for selling client data illegally
A former insurance employee has been apprehended by the cyber police for selling client data illegally from a bank-affiliated insurance company. The arrest made on November 16 followed the issuance of a warrant by the Thon Buri Criminal Court. The suspect was seized at the entrance of a posh residential community in Phasi Charoen district, with two mobile phones confiscated…
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Chon Buri: Unlawful doctor arrested for practising medicine from home
Authorities have apprehended an unlawful doctor, known colloquially as Doctor Gee, who was running an unauthorised medical practice from his residence. Despite only having completed his secondary education, Doctor Gee trained in bone-setting and provided treatment to patients. The activities of the unlawful doctor were discovered today (November 18), when the police, along with Health Support Department and the Chon…
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Samut Prakan: Young woman hit by lorry and killed in road accident involving motorcycle
A 21 year old woman was killed in a road accident at 9.30pm last night (November 17) when her motorcycle collided with a dog, causing her to lose control and be run over by a trailing lorry. The road accident occurred in the middle of Soi Bang Pla 2, in front of Sinpetch Village, Moo 11, Bang Pla Subdistrict, Bang…
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Thailand’s Public Health Ministry finalises Cannabis-Hemp Act draft
The Cannabis-Hemp Act‘s first draft has been completed by the Public Health Ministry, and despite public speculation, cannabis will not be reclassified as a narcotic. According to Public Health Minister Chonlanan Srikaew, the new legislation is a refined version of the initial draft, now streamlined from 94 to approximately 70 sections. The updated version addresses public concerns and closes loopholes…
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Northeast Thailand: Fatal motorbike accident at Amata City Chon Buri Industrial Estate claims life
A fatal motorbike accident claimed the life of a 25 year old resident from Don Mod Dang, Ubon Ratchathani. The incident occurred at approximately 10.30pm yesterday, November 17, within the Amata City Chon Buri Industrial Estate located in Don Hua Lo, Mueang District. Ratphol Ratchawakarn, the Deputy Inquiry Official of Don Hua Lo Police Station in Chon Buri, received a…
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Fateful flight: French tourist becomes another statistic of the ‘Pattaya Flying Club’
A 43 year old French tourist became yet another statistic of the insensitively named “Pattaya Flying Club” when he jumped from a hotel building in Pattaya and died at the scene. Police Lieutenant Anirut Jeroh, Deputy Inspector of Investigation, Pattaya City Police Station, received a report at 4.20am this morning of a French tourist who fell to his death from…
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Chiang Mai: Thief arrested for stealing from temple caught in moral dilemma
A 20 year old man was recently apprehended in Chiang Mai for stealing from a charity donation box at Jettiyanusorn temple, also known as Ban Yang Phra That temple, in Doi Saket. The suspect reportedly fled on a bicycle after the theft, which took place on November 8. Upon his arrest, the man confessed to taking 200 baht in cash…
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Central Thailand: Lorry driver hits two motorcyclists, refuses responsibility causing public outrage
The incident of a lorry driver hitting two motorcyclists and refusing to take responsibility has been met with outrage. Chalipa Rinradamanee, also known as Pim Seefor, decided to confront the driver after her son and his friend were injured in the accident. The lorry driver, who initially apologised for the incident, claimed that he was unable to meet her due…
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Northeast Thailand: Fatal motorcycle accident in Udon Thani caused by poorly lit conditions
A fatal motorcycle accident in the dark claimed the life of a 25 year old man from Udon Thani province. The incident occurred near a concrete factory situated on the Na Kha-Sum Sao Road, in the large Thon district of Na Kha. The accident scene was attended to by Police Lieutenant Colonel Ratchapol Morarat, an investigative officer of Na Kha…
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Trash horror: Waste collector stumbles upon newborn’s tragic fate in black Bangkok rubbish bin
A shocking discovery was made by a waste collector in the Nong Chok district of Bangkok when he found the discarded dead body of a newborn in a black rubbish bin. The incident happened at 4am this morning. Authorities from Suwinthawong Police Station, forensic doctors from the Police Hospital, and officials from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation were swiftly alerted to investigate the…
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