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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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Missing father found dead in water container in Nakhon Ratchasima
A missing father was found dead in a water container behind his house in Nakhon Ratchasima. The discovery prompted a rapid response from the police and left the family and community in deep sorrow. Police Colonel Lieutenant Boonyarith of Huai Thalaeng Police Station reported that police received a call about a person found dead in a water container at their…
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Thai man admits ordering poison from Hat Yai in suicide pact
A Thai man confessed to ordering the toxic substance known as potassium gold cyanide from Hat Yai and having it delivered to a dormitory in Nonthaburi. He claimed that he intended to consume it in a suicide pact. However, he vomited it all out. Yu’s confession comes amidst the mysterious death of Udomsak Thongmuan, also known as Dr Keng, a…
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Zebra crossing drama: Pickup truck hits student outside school (video)
A careless pickup truck driver struck a student walking across a zebra crossing in front of a school, causing him to be thrown onto the road. This incident was captured on a TikTok video posted by user @boonlertkhunkham yesterday, August 15. The video reveals the shocking accident that occurred on August 6. A group of students were standing by the…
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Kuwaiti man assaulted in Phuket after insulting Thais (video)
Two Thai men physically assaulted a Kuwaiti man near Soi Bangla in the Patong neighbourhood of Phuket after the foreigner allegedly insulted Thai people. Officers from Patong Police Station were alerted to the gang attack on the tourist at about 7.20am on Tuesday, August 13, and rushed to the scene, a road near Soi Bangla in the Kathu district of…
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Taxi driver slaps security guard after illegal U-turn in Nonthaburi (video)
A taxi driver, who made an illegal U-turn, slapped a security guard after he warned the cabbie not to make the turn. The incident occurred at a prominent shopping mall in Bang Yai, Nonthaburi, and was captured on a 42-second dashcam video shared on a popular Facebook page. The video shows a green and yellow taxi making an illegal U-turn.…
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Thai police arrest over 30 armed youths in Udon Thani
Thai police arrested over 30 youths, aged 14 to 18, armed with knives and homemade bombs, waiting to ambush rivals in Udon Thani. The incident occurred at 2am yesterday, August 15, prompting a swift response and investigation. Police in Udon Thani received a report about a group of teenagers involved in a brawl at Thai Siri 3 Market, Ban Wua…
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Suspicious car linked to Pattani bombing found abandoned in Yala
Police discovered a suspicious car linked to the recent car bomb incident in Pattani, abandoned in a rubber plantation in Yala. The vehicle, a Nissan Almera, showed signs of attempted arson and had its licence plates removed. A bomb exploded near the entrance to the fish market bridge next to the Provincial Police Division in Pattani on August 9. Following…
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Pattaya police inspect stores after toxic drain cleaner deaths
Pattaya police have carried out a series of inspections at hardware stores and their construction materials to probe sources of hazardous chemicals and educate the public on their safe use. This action comes in the wake of the tragic deaths of a mother and her two children, who were killed by toxic fumes from a drain cleaner. Police Colonel Navin…
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South Korean man arrested in Pattaya for drug smuggling
Pattaya police yesterday arrested a South Korean man for illegally entering Thailand and smuggling drugs into the kingdom. Pattaya Tourist Police yesterday, August, 14, received a tip-off that a South Korean man, later identified as Kim Jinjong, had entered Thailand from a neighbouring country. Further investigation revealed that Jinjong was staying in a village in the Bang Lamung district of Chon…
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Monk arrested in Loei temple raid for meth possession
Police raided a temple in Loei province and arrested a monk caught with methamphetamine hidden in his quarters. The monk was immediately defrocked and charges have been filed. Officers from the 3rd Control Division (R.8) of the Surasak Montri Army, led by Captain Chamnarn Manboon, along with local police and administrative officials, conducted a search at a temple in Namala…
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Man found dead on motorcycle in Samut Sakhon
A man from Udon Thani was found dead on his motorcycle, likely due to a pre-existing condition. Rescuers revealed they had previously assisted him during a severe asthma attack. The police are investigating the exact cause of death. Police Lieutenant Panadecha Manolert from the Samut Sakhon Police Station received a report about a man found dead on a motorcycle along…
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Thai child care centre officer accused of raping 8 year old with autism
A Thai mother accused an unidentified officer at a child development promotion centre of raping her eight year old daughter who has autism. The child care centre officers denied the accusation and accused the girl’s stepfather as the potential rapist. The 43 year old woman, identified only as A, sought help from non-profit organisation Be One after a doctor confirmed…
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Hundreds of illegal resorts face demolition in Nakhon Ratchasima
The scenic district of Wang Nam Khiao in Nakhon Ratchasima is witnessing a massive government crackdown as over 400 resorts face the threat of demolition for encroaching on public land. The Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry launched inspections, spearheaded by Thanadol Suwannarit, chairman of the ministry’s task force on illegal land ownership under the Agricultural Land Reform Office (ALRO). This aggressive…
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Thai man injured in a gunfight with his son over 1 million baht debt
A Thai man yesterday sustained an injury to his left leg during a gunfight with his son over a 1 million baht debt at the son’s pawn shop in the Isaan province of Khon Kaen. Officers from Mueang Khon Kaen Police Station were alerted to the shooting outside the pawn shop on Na Mueang Road at approximately 4.30pm, yesterday, August…
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Pattaya police crack down on noisy Kuwaiti motorcyclists (video)
Pattaya police intensified efforts to crack down on Kuwaiti motorcyclists causing disturbances with loud engines, resulting in numerous motorbike seizures. Officers set up checkpoints to address the complaints from residents distressed by the noise and reckless driving. Police officers in Pattaya yesterday, August 14, led by Navin Teerawit, Sirachat Nootes, and Apinan Boonyarat, conducted a coordinated operation targeting various forms…
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Thai woman assaulted for rejecting man in nightclub (video)
A Thai man took to social media to call for justice after an influential person in the Isaan province of Sisaket physically assaulted his girlfriend for refusing to clink glasses with him at a nightclub on August 12. The Thai man, Kong, shared a screenshot of security footage on Facebook yesterday, August 14, showing his girlfriend, Noi, being attacked. Kong…
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Police officers face charges for wrongful arrest in Sa Kaeo murder
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) submitted the case files of eight police officers from Aranyaprathet Police Station to the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) Region 2 Prosecutor’s Office regarding the wrongful arrest of a woman’s husband for her murder in Sa Kaeo. The officers face serious charges under Section 157 of the Penal Code and the Prevention and Suppression…
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Surat Thani police seize 404,000 meth pills after car chase
Police in Surat Thani arrested two men and seized 404,000 methamphetamine (meth) pills following a dramatic car chase. The suspects, 31 year old Suriyen, and 25 year old Sitthipong, were apprehended after attempting to flee from the police. Surat Thani Governor Jetsada Jitrat, who also serves as the Director of the Provincial Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC), directed the operation.…
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Businessman robbed by transgender at Bangkok hotel, car found
A businessman was robbed by a transgender woman he met at a hotel, who then attempted to sell his stolen vehicle on social media. The police set up a sting operation but the suspect managed to flee. Around 1am today, August 15, a 42 year old businessman, referred to as Gorn, visited the Nonthaburi City Police Station to identify his…
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Teenagers injured in Ayutthaya market attack
Teenagers defied the law by throwing bombs and firing shots in a bustling market in Ayutthaya, leaving an 18 year old boy and a 16 year old girl injured. Police identified the suspects, and efforts are underway to apprehend them. Early today, August 14, at 2.30am, Deputy Inspector Chaloemchai Roentaithong of Uthai Police Station received a report of a violent…
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