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Thai man kills former mother-in-law over financial help refusal
Police yesterday arrested a Thai man for the murder of his former mother-in-law at her home in the central province of Phetchaburi. The 69 year old woman, Pranee Wadprawate, was found lifeless in her home in Phetchaburi province at around 5am on October 17. She was only wearing underwear, with her sarong found near her body. A computer, gun, camera, and…
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Yaba-dabba do! Cops seize 100 kilos of crystal meth at Thai border
Police uncovered a substantial smuggling operation near the Thai-Malaysian border, seizing 100 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine hidden in a tour van’s roof compartment in Songkhla province. Law enforcement arrested the van’s driver and two additional suspects involved in the operation. Officers from the Southern Border Provinces Investigation Division sub-division 2 and the Office of the Narcotics Control Board’s Region 9…
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Big Joke’s on her: Police wife caught in affair and burglary storm
The wife of former Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police, Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, has surrendered to Phra Kanong Police Station following allegations of an affair and the theft of 5.7 million baht. These allegations, concerning an extramarital affair and the theft of valuables worth approximately 5.7 million baht, surfaced after a complaint was filed with the police on…
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Thai police arrest YouTuber for illegal firearm sales
Thai police arrested a young delivery rider who illegally manufactured and sold firearms through YouTube to earn extra income. Police detained 25 year old Wongsakorn in his fourth-floor apartment in Din Daeng, Bangkok, after discovering various homemade firearms and ammunition. The operation, led by Police Colonel Santi Kornkasem and his team, followed a tip-off from an informant about illegal gun…
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Man arrested for murder and robbery of former village head’s wife
Police in Phetchaburi Province arrested a 41 year old Thai man in connection with the murder and robbery of a former village head’s wife. The family suspected foul play, prompting them to exhume her body for a forensic examination. The tragic incident occurred earlier this month when the former village head’s wife, Pranee, was found dead in her home. Initially,…
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Thai families seek justice against rainbow cult for investment scam
Two Thai families are attempting to take legal action against the leader of a “rainbow cult” in the Isaan province of Sisaket for allegedly promoting explicit behaviour and operating an investment scam. Members of two families visited Prang Ku Police Station yesterday, October 23, to file a complaint against the cult leader, accusing him of tricking their mothers into an…
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Lands scam: Woman shocked by 6 million baht ‘official’ con job
A woman was left in shock after losing over 6 million baht to a scam involving people impersonating officials from the Department of Lands. Despite her initial scepticism, the fraudsters managed to deceive her into installing a fake application, leading to the theft. Police recently apprehended 25 year old Waranuch under a warrant issued by the Pathum Thani Provincial Court…
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Thai man denies rape attempt in Chon Buri, claims erectile dysfunction
A Thai man in Chon Buri admitted to physically assaulting a victim over a 100,000 baht debt but denied attempting to rape the victim’s wife, who is eight months pregnant, claiming he suffers from erectile dysfunction. The Thai victims sought help from news agencies following the brutal attack and alleged attempted rape by a 46 year old vintage shirt vendor…
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Grave concerns: Skull thief puts a new spin on black magic
Police are searching for a thief responsible for stealing 27 skulls from a cemetery in Chon Buri. Locals suspect the theft is connected to black magic rituals and the creation of amulets. Prawate Swatsri, a 39 year old rescuer from the Sawang Tung Huiang Foundation, was the first person to discover the shocking theft at a cemetery on Panat Nikhom-Nong…
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Jumping to conclusions: Thai man takes a dive to dodge the law
A Thai man on the run from the law took a reckless plunge from the fifth floor of a building, crashing onto a pickup truck and suffering serious injuries. The audacious escape came just hours after he had stolen a motorcycle and sought refuge in a nearby dormitory. Yesterday, October 23, officers from Khlong Luang Police Station in Pathum Thani…
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Follower fallout: Thai influencer caught cashing in on gamble posts
Cyber police arrested a popular female influencer with over two million followers for promoting online gambling. The influencer admitted to receiving 2,500 baht per post for sharing gambling links. Police Major General Athip Phongsiwapai, head of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, directed Police Colonel Chitsanupong Waidee, the Superintendent of Division 3, to take the 26 year old woman, identified only…
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Pill poppers: Pattaya pharmacy busted for herbal heist on tourists
Police raided a pharmacy in Pattaya on Tuesday for allegedly overcharging tourists for herbal products and operating without proper licenses. The operation, conducted by Tourist Police and Public Health officials at 7.06pm, Tuesday, October 22, in South Pattaya, targeted an unnamed pharmacy accused of making exaggerated claims about the benefits of its products and using aggressive tactics to pressure tourists…
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High stakes: Phuket shop owner rolls up on thieves for a taste of revenge
One of the cannabis shop owners in Phuket, who fell victim to two foreign thieves, yesterday tracked down the suspects and physically assaulted them at their accommodation. Several cannabis shop owners in Phuket reached out to other vendors to warn them after losing products to the two foreign thieves, whose identities remain undisclosed. CCTV footage from some of the ganja…
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Chiang Mai condo fraud victims seek justice over 300m baht losses
Frustrated victims of a condominium fraud scandal in Chiang Mai are seeking help from the Foundation Campaigning to Reclaim Social Justice, having seen little progress since they first raised their concerns back in 2022. Ronnarong Kaewpet, the foundation’s chairman and a seasoned lawyer, has received distressing evidence from those affected. Among them is Narumon Simons, who invested in a luxury…
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Ex-boxer arrested for fatal punch of colleague while drinking
A former boxer has been arrested for fatally punching his colleague during a drinking session due to a long-standing grudge. The ex-boxer confessed to the crime while reconstructing the event with the police. Police Lieutenant Colonel Sirichai Jaroensiri from Prakhon Chai Police Station in Buriram province, along with the investigation team, escorted 32 year old Krittana for a reenactment of…
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Dessert storm: British man gets burned for smoking at sweet stall (video)
Two Thai dessert vendors in Chiang Mai clashed with an ignorant British man after he smoked outside their stall, despite a no-smoking sign and warnings from the vendors. The altercation between the Thai vendors and the Brit garnered public attention after a witness shared a video of the incident on her TikTok account, @ketar_nk, on October 23. In the caption,…
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Motorcycle repairman fatally shot in Samut Sakhon
A motorcycle repairman was fatally shot in front of his girlfriend in Samut Sakhon, Thailand. The attacker unmasked, fired three shots before fleeing the scene. Police are investigating the incident. At around 12.30am today, October 23, Police Colonel Sor Suetrongpanich, the superintendent of Krathum Baen Police Station, was alerted to a shooting on Phetkasem 97 Road, intersecting with the road…
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Police seize 68 motorcycles in Bangkok street racing crackdown
Police in Bangkok apprehended a large group of motorcycle riders racing on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, seizing 68 motorcycles and detaining both racers and their supporters. The operation followed reports on social media about the planned gathering. At 12.30am yesterday, October 23, Phuchong Mae-thung, a traffic control officer from the Vibhavadi Rangsit Traffic Control Centre, led over 60 traffic police officers in…
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Bangkok drug gang suspect at large after shooting at police
A suspect from a drug gang in Bangkok remains at large after firing five shots at police to facilitate his escape. His accomplice, who was apprehended, was found with 160,000 methamphetamine pills and 1 kilogramme of crystal methamphetamine hidden in the car’s boot. Yesterday, October 22, around 10.30pm, police officers led by Rangsang Sonsingh, along with Sanchai Keerirat and Wutthichai…
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Homemade bomb explodes in Pattani, no casualties reported
A homemade bomb exploded late last night in Mueang district, Pattani, a southern border province. The incident resulted in no casualties. The explosion occurred at Kalapo intersection in Tambon Chabang Tikor around 10pm, yesterday, October 22. Fifty-minutes later, bomb experts arrived at the scene and discovered remnants of the device, including pieces of a plastic bottle, an electronic circuit, nails,…
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Holy scam! Monk and mate nabbed for fake charity con in Rayong
Police apprehended a monk and his accomplice for fraudulently collecting donations under the guise of a religious charity in Rayong, Thailand. The offenders placed donation bins at various shops, falsely claiming to represent a defunct temple. Today, October 23, law enforcement officials responded to reports of fraudulent activity involving donation bins placed in multiple shops along the roads in Rai-Tamnanpa,…
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Woman accuses Kamphaeng Phet headman of sexual abuse
A 21 year old woman has come forward to accuse a village headman in Kamphaeng Phet province of sexually assaulting her over a year, resulting in a sexually transmitted disease (STD). She claims the assailant threatened to kill her if she revealed the abuse. The victim, identified as A, reported the incidents to the police with the assistance of Prakakrit…
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Kit and run: Thief brazenly changes into stolen sports uniform in Pattaya
In a bold and shameless act, a brazen thief stole a schoolboy’s sports kit from a house in Pattaya and had the audacity to change into it right in front of a security camera! Yesterday, October 22, reporters spoke to Songwut Thiangsiri, who had taken to social media to warn locals, revealing that the crook had swiped his son’s sports…
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Koh Chang businessman fights illegal jetties causing coastal erosion
A business operator in Koh Chang appealed to the Interior Ministry’s Damrongdharma Centre to assist in the demolition of two large, unlawfully constructed concrete jetties that he claims are worsening coastal erosion. Kitti Yimrewat, the businessman, argues that these jetties, which he describes as comparable to buildings due to their massive size, have detrimental effects on nearby coastal areas. He…
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Thai man arrested for stealing from Russian couple in Phuket
Police arrested a Thai man for stealing from a Russian couple while the victims were enjoying Kata Beach in Phuket. The Russian couple, whose identities remain undisclosed, filed a theft complaint at Karon Police Station at around 8am on October 18. They reported that they visited Kata Beach and left their belongings unattended while enjoying the beach. The victims saw a…
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Thai cops race against crime to catch Chinese students kidnap gang
Thai police are urgently tracking a gang responsible for kidnapping three Chinese students from a renowned university in Thonburi, demanding a ransom of 1.5 million baht. The last known location of the students indicates they were taken across the border into Myanmar. On October 20 at 5am, a professor from the university reported the incident to the Thammasala Police Station…
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Weed out the thieves: Phuket cannabis shops on high alert after 100k baht heist
Cannabis shop owners in Phuket issued a warning regarding two foreign thieves who stole over 100,000 baht worth of cannabis from several shops across the province. The victims urged the Phuket Times to warn other cannabis shops in the province to be cautious of two young foreigners posing as customers and taking the opportunity to steal products. The page included…
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Thai man steals from friend to buy ring to win back ex-wife
A Thai man surrendered to the police after stealing more than 100,000 baht worth of valuables from his friend‘s home in Chon Buri province, allegedly to buy a gold ring to win back his ex-wife. The victim, 42 year old Tharathep, filed a complaint at Na Jomtien Police Station after catching his former colleague and neighbour, 44 year old Bandit,…
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Thai nationals in Korea prepare to exorcise ‘little ghosts’
Thai nationals in South Korea launched a new service aimed at facilitating the arrest of illegal Thai workers, also known as “little ghosts,” who have disputes with their clients. The Facebook page Poetry of B*tch shared details of this unusual new service yesterday, October 22. The service, operated by Thai people in South Korea, offers assistance to those who want…
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Thai husband forgives wife in monk-y business affair scandal
A Thai husband in the Isaan province of Buriram is ready to forgive his wife after discovering she was having an affair with a drug-addicted monk. Unfortunately, his wife chased him out of their home and attempted to bail the monk out of detention. The husband, 31 year old Tone, filed a complaint against 37 year old monk Ek after…
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