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Two men arrested in major drug bust by MPB worth millions of baht
A recent crackdown by the Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) led to a drug bust and the arrest of two 25 year old men. The duo, identified as Ton from Chiang Rai province, and Narongkiet from Suphanburi province, were apprehended today at their rental residence in Phutthamonthon, Nakhon Pathom province, with an assortment of illegal drugs worth millions of baht. The…
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Phuket’s fungicide frenzy: Patong crackdown on magic mushrooms keeps the tourist hub trippin’ free
The bustling tourist hub of Patong, Phuket, is witnessing a relentless crackdown by local law enforcement against the illicit trade of hallucinogenic fungi, commonly known as magic mushrooms. This campaign was further intensified with the recent apprehension of two individuals on the vibrant Bangla Road. The duo was detained in the wee hours of November 8 at the popular “Puff…
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Bloody confrontation on dusty road: Fatal stabbing rocks peaceful village in Nakhon Phanom
A tragic incident unfolded in the village of Phathai, Tha Uthen, Nakhon Phanom, where a 48 year old local man was fatally stabbed multiple times by a 56 year old man from Loei province. The killing took place on a dusty road near the perpetrator’s residence at around 5.30pm yesterday. Police Lieutenant Colonel Saewang Khonklong, station chief of Tha Uthen…
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Brazilian national’s reckless car chase in Patong leads to multiple collisions
A reckless high-speed car chase on the streets of Patong resulted in the capture of a Brazilian national. The man’s careless actions not only caused multiple collisions but also sent a van carrying foreign tourists careering off the road. Early this morning, a report came into the local police station about a hit-and-run incident near the Government Savings Bank Intersection…
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Pattaya night takes a dark turn: Russian tourist mugged in brutal phone snatch attack
A distressing event unfolded in the early hours of today in Pattaya as a 23 year old Russian tourist, reported being mugged and assaulted by two Thai men. The victim, Aleksandra Rychkova, was making her way back to her condominium after a late-night visit to a convenience store when she was brutally attacked, with her phone stolen in the process.…
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Man detained for climbing ancient Buddhist stupa’s golden spire at Wat Phra Mahathat in Nakhon Si Thammarat
A young man was detained after climbing to the top of the golden spire of the ancient Buddhist stupa, Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan, in Nakhon Si Thammarat province. The spire, adorned with ancient gold artefacts and blue sapphires, is a revered site for Buddhists worldwide. At around 1am this morning, local law enforcement and passersby noticed a man scaling the…
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Bang Pla officials arrested in 2.3 million baht corruption scandal
A corruption scandal has surfaced in the Bang Phli district of Samut Prakan province, where the 61 year old chairman of Bang Pla Tambon Administrative Organisation (TAO), and his 44 year old secretary, were apprehended today. The duo was accused of demanding a 2.3 million-baht bribe from a local business. The arrest followed a complaint lodged by a business firm…
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Influencer arrested for sexual assault in Bangkok
A well-known influencer was arrested by police for sexually assaulting an 18 year old man after establishing a close relationship through a game. The accused admitted to the crime when arrested at his condominium in the Narathiwat-Chong Nonsi area today. The case began when Rattanamongkol Lerttavivit, a former candidate for the Din Daeng constituency from the Thai Create Thai Party,…
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Thai man abuses ex-girlfriend and sells her explicit footage
A Thai woman turned to social media influencer Guntouch “Gun” Pongpaiboonwet for help after her ex-boyfriend physically abused her and sold explicit footage of her online. Gun accompanied the victim, 29 year old Am, to Taling Chan Police Station to file a complaint against her 25 year old ex-boyfriend, who physically abused her throughout their three-month relationship and sold a…
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Panda’s peril: Thai mutt’s home warehouse heist in Udon Thani leaves owner pawsitively stunned
The owner of the Thai Mutt dog named Panda failed to ward off a thief who broke into a home improvement warehouse in Udon Thani, stealing valuable assets and then escaping. The incident took place at approximately 5.30pm yesterday. The police officer in charge, Kritsada Chanon, of the Mueang Udon Thani Police Station, was notified about the burglary at the…
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Tragic road trip takes toll: Family of three’s fate takes a dark turn in Chon Buri
A tragic car accident in Chon Buri province yesterday evening resulted in the unfortunate demise of a family of three, including a five year old girl. The fatal incident took place on the Bo Thong – Khlong Ta Phet Road, located within the Bo Thong subdistrict. In response to the tragedy, emergency services and the Chon Buri police hurried to…
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District chief’s death by drowning not gunshot wound
Autopsy results revealed that the demise of a district chief from Sanam Chai Khet, Chachoengsao, was due to suffocation from drowning, not a bullet wound as initially suspected. The incident occurred when the pick-up truck Khomsan Suranattakul was driving, guided by a GPS, fell into a water spillway. His co-passenger, Gregchai Photithong, another district chief from Sanam Chai Khet, managed…
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21 year old Saraburi soldier arrested for kidnap, sexual assault of 12 year old girl in central Thailand
A 21 year old Saraburi soldier was apprehended by the authorities yesterday for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 12 year old schoolgirl. Chaiyarat (surname withheld) first came into contact with the victim via Facebook before luring her to a friend’s house where the attack took place. The incident, which occurred earlier this year, was brought to the attention of the…
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Four Thai ‘bastard police’ jailed for extorting money from Taiwanese actress
The Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct sentenced four Thai “bastard police” officers to five years in prison for extorting money from a Taiwanese actress. Taiwanese actress An Yu-Qing, also known as Charlene An, exposed corruption in the Royal Thai Police (RTP) in January this year and warned others about Thailand’s “bastard police.” An reported that she and her friends…
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Thai Bankers’ Association assures bank app security after facial recognition scam
The Thai Bankers’ Association affirmed the security and stability of bank apps, following news of the arrest of a programmer selling software that bypasses facial scanning for transfers exceeding 50,000 baht. The fraudsters exploited loopholes in the system to facilitate transfers without the need for facial recognition for transactions over 50,000 baht. The Thai Bankers’ Association’s Technology Information Security Coordination…
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3 Thai children rescued after being abused by their foster family
Non-profit organisation Pen Nueng (เป็นหนึ่ง) swooped to rescue three children who had been routinely abused by their foster family for years. A neighbour could not bear witness to the abuse any longer and reported the matter to Pen Nueang. The neighbour explained that the three children had been adopted by a couple who had, at first, provided them with loving…
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Phuket’s peace shattered: 36,000 methamphetamine pills ‘Yabandoned’ by arrested suspect
The tranquillity of Phuket‘s streets was shattered when local law enforcement apprehended a single suspect, seizing a staggering 36,000 pills of methamphetamine, colloquially known as Yaba. The main protagonist in this unexpected drama was Chanaphon Bamrungwong, also known as Suea, a 36 year old resident of Moo 7, Ratsada. Phuket’s Provincial Police reported his arrest yesterday evening, after intercepting him…
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Drug induced man fatally stabs 21 year old student in southern Thailand
In a shocking incident, a drug-addled man fatally stabbed a 21 year old student in Trang, southern Thailand yesterday. The victim, Kulissara (surname withheld), also known as Bam, was attacked by 36 year old Jakraphong (no surname given), a relative, who was reportedly high on drugs. The incident occurred at 6pm in a local village, and the 21 year old…
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14 year old Thai girl commits suicide after suffering sexual assault over 8 years
A 14 year old Thai girl committed suicide at Krung Thep Bridge in Bangkok after being sexually assaulted by her grandfather-in-law for more than eight years. Bangkholaem Police Station officers and rescuers tried to save the teenage girl from the Chao Phraya River at around 11.45am on November 6. Rescuers administered CPR but were unable to save her life. A…
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High-stakes takedown: DSI nabs UFA’s online gambling kingpin in Thailand
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) arrested gambling kingpin Pakapoom, a top executive of one of the three largest online gambling networks in Thailand, UFA. At just 29 years old, Pakapoom managed over 80 accounts, circulating more than 10 billion baht. The arrest was announced yesterday by Suraya Singhamon, the DSI Director. Pakapoom, also known as Diddy, was found to…
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Trio arrested for alleged involvement in major data breach
A trio, consisting of an insurance broker, a programmer, and a Facebook page administrator, has been apprehended for their alleged involvement in a significant data breach operation. They stand accused of compromising and subsequently selling the personal data of over 15 million individuals to illicit businesses. Acting Deputy National Police Chief, Police Lieutenant General Thana Chuwong, shared these developments in…
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Thai tuk tuk driver’s fare fight leads to handcuffs in Bangkok
Police arrested a Thai tuk tuk driver for physically assaulting two foreign passengers on Phloen Chit Road in the Pathum Wan district of Bangkok on the night of November 5 after they failed to agree on the fare. Lumphini Police Station officers received a complaint of theft from two foreigners in the middle of the night and rushed to the…
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Thai mother confesses to physical abuse on child amidst stress and domestic issues
A distressing case unfolded in Pathum Thani province, where a mother confessed to physically abusing her three year old child due to accumulated stress from menstrual pain after a quarrel with her new husband. The 24 year old mother, Piyaporn Pongchan, admitted to hitting her child twice during an interrogation that lasted over seven hours. Authorities have charged her and…
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Thai singer’s late-night jam turns trashy: Singer crashes Volvo into garbage truck (video)
A Thai singer crashed his Volvo S90 sedan into a garbage truck on the Krung Thep-Nonthaburi Road in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok, injuring two sanitation workers in the early hours of yesterday morning. Officers from Mueang Nonthaburi Police Station received a report of the accident at 4am yesterday, November 7. Investigating officers arrived at the scene with the Ruam Katayu…
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Thai man’s love turns deadly, murders crush’s stepfather in central Thailand
Police arrested a Thai man for the murder of his crush’s stepfather and a witness to the crime after the deceased’s stepdaughter rejected him at his house in the central province of Kanchanaburi. The distressing episode came to light when a Thai woman named Mod contacted the authorities at the Lao Kwan Police Station to report a shooting that occurred…
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Thai keyboard player’s final note: Musician found dead days after disappearance
A 30 year old Thai keyboard player was found dead in a roadside ditch in the Nong Ki district, Buriram province, alongside his black PCX motorcycle, six to seven days after he disappeared. His body was discovered today, following a report by his relatives who had reported him missing on November 4. The musician, Anusorn (no surname given), who lived…
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Case of the elusive Chaowalit: Fourth accomplice in hot pursuit
An arrest warrant has been issued for another accomplice following more case evidence, making it the fourth in line, in the case of aiding the fugitive Chaowalit Thongduang, known as Sia Paeng. Meanwhile, the Deputy National Police Chief has called for all units involved to tighten the case and pursue further. Today at the Nakhon Si Thammarat City Police Station,…
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Buddhist office turns to Thai Cyber Police over AI-generated Facebook content
The National Office of Buddhism (NOB) sought assistance from the Thai Cyber Police, following the discovery of inappropriate content related to Buddhism on Facebook. The content, generated by artificial intelligence (AI), depicts Buddhist monks engaging in non-religious activities, such as playing musical instruments and racing on motorbikes. These images, deemed damaging to the image of the monastic community, have raised…
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American woman sexually assaulted in Bangkok
A 24 year old American woman was sexually assaulted by a man in her apartment, following a meeting arranged via a dating app. The 25 year old suspect, Tienming Ho, asked if he could spend the night at her place, and then committed the crime. Ho allegedly confessed to the offence and was apprehended by the police at 11.15am today. The…
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Morning mayhem: Student transport crash takes a detour for disaster in northern Thailand
A student transport vehicle suffered a brake failure, lost control and overturned, causing severe injuries at a U-turn on the 201 road. The incident, which took place at 8.15am this morning, was reported by investigating officer Chanarong Krotha from Chum Phae Police Station. The vehicle was transporting students to a local college when it lost control and flipped at a U-turn…
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