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Alleged drunk American stabs Australian man to death in Krabi
A reportedly drunk American man stabbed an Australian man to death in the southern province of Krabi, following a heated argument at a bar on Ao Nang Beach. Officers from Ao Nang Police Station investigated the stabbing, which occurred on the roadside near Nopparat Thara Beach at 2am on July 22. Rescuers had already taken the injured Australian man, later…
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Thai singer Cherreen files police report against ex-husband
Singer Cherreen “The Star” Nutjaree, alongside her lawyer, plans to file a police report today against her ex-husband for physical assault and ongoing harassment. Today, July 23, Cherreen and lawyer Kaew Monchai are set to visit Thonglor Police Station at 10am. Cherreen, whose full name is Nutjaree Horvejkul, has been facing threats and harassment from her ex-husband following their separation.…
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Thai man commits murder-suicide, kills 4 family members of ex-wife
A Thai man committed murder-suicide in the Isaan province of Sisaket, killing four family members of his ex-wife before taking his own life in his car. Only a 10 year old boy survived the incident. Officers from Mueang Sisaket Police Station were alerted to a shooting at a house in Nong Phai sub-district, Mueang district, Sisaket province, at approximately 9.30pm…
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Bangkok hostage crisis ends with two dead, four injured
A tragic incident unfolded in Bangkok yesterday when Tha Kham Police Station received a report at 9.45pm about an armed man holding his family hostage at a residence in Rama 2, Bang Khun Thian. The man, identified as Bunma, a 49 year old printing shop owner, had a domestic dispute that escalated into violence. Bunma fatally shot Police Lieutenant Colonel…
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Stark Corporation scandal costs 14.7 billion baht
Shareholders and stock investors of Stark Corporation are reeling from an accounting and embezzlement scandal that has incurred damages estimated at a staggering 14.7 billion baht. This debacle has impacted 4,704 shareholders and led to the prosecution of the former chairman and several top executives in what is deemed one of Thailand’s largest corporate frauds in recent years. Adding to…
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Tak Bai tragedy court case to be decided next month
A lawsuit against nine former top officials implicated in the Tak Bai tragedy is set for consideration by the Narathiwat Provincial Court next month. The lawsuit, filed on April 26 by a group of 48 plaintiffs, seeks justice for the victims and their families who have seen no action taken by police or prosecutors beyond financial compensation. The plaintiffs, consisting…
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Berry misleading: Thailand picks apart fake Finland job offers
Thailand is actively pursuing local agents who deceived Thai citizens into believing they had secured berry picker jobs in Finland. This action follows the interception of 43 individuals at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Saturday, July 20, just before they were set to board a flight to the Nordic country. The Department of Employment initiated the investigation after receiving a tip-off about…
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Thai police arrest Nigerian man for cocaine and visa overstay
Thai police raided a luxury hotel in Koh Pha Ngan and arrested a 47 year old Nigerian national for possession of cocaine and overstaying his visa. The Nigerian, Kenneth, claimed to use magic to evade detection during his drug transactions. Tourist Police Chief Saksira Puek-am revealed that the operation was conducted as part of a broader crime suppression effort targeting…
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Man surrenders after BB gun road rage incident in Nonthaburi
A 44 year old man turned himself in after firing a BB gun at another driver in response to a close encounter on the road. The incident, captured on CCTV, led to his swift surrender to the police. The incident unfolded yesterday at 6pm when Anan Worasart, chief of Bang Khen Police Station, along with his deputies, received Puridet (surname…
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Father takes daughter hostage in Bangkok, police officer killed
A father wielding four firearms took his daughter hostage, leading to a dramatic rescue of four family members and a tragic police shooting. The incident occurred yesterday, July 20, at 11.30pm in the D.K. Village, Soi 2, Phraya Monthon Road, Bang Bon District, Bangkok. Police Lieutenant Colonel Thanyathon Rasamee of Tha Kham Police Station received a report of an armed…
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Stolen luxury cars returned to Thailand’s British Embassy
Thai police handed over 30 of 35 stolen luxury cars to the British Embassy, marking a significant breakthrough in a convoluted case that dates back to 2016. These high-end vehicles, valued at millions, are set to be returned to their rightful owners in the UK. The return was officially announced yesterday, July 19 during a joint press conference featuring Minister…
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Thai senior police officer disguised as monk arrested in scam probe
Thai police apprehended a senior police officer, allegedly involved in a call centre scam, who had fled to become a monk in Lampang. The officer denied being the ringleader, claiming he was merely an accomplice. An investigation into a call centre scam led police to a residence in Pa Tan, Mueang district, Chiang Mai, and another apartment within the Baan…
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Young girl drowns in Khon Kaen weir tragedy
A young girl drowned in Khon Kaen as she played on a weir with a group of others. Three were rescued after a four-hour search. Police from the Water Operation Unit of the VR Friendship Rescue Association in Phon Mueang mobilised to search for the 12 year old girl, Panadda Nganman, also known as Nong Mai yesterday, July 19. She…
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Police arrest man terrorising Don Mueang community
Police apprehended a Thai man for causing disturbances in Don Mueang. Residents complained about his disruptive behaviour, including blocking roads and live-streaming. Police searched his home, discovering weapons and taking him into custody. The Thai man, 42 year old Ekaluk, also known as Ek Saiteo, has been a notorious figure in his neighbourhood for some time. Residents finally reached their…
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Pickup causes severe multi-vehicle crash in Chachoengsao
A high-speed attempt to overtake ended in a severe accident involving a pickup truck, a Toyota Fortuner, and an 18-wheeler truck last night, July 19, on the Chachoengsao-Phan Thong Road. The collision left multiple vehicles damaged and individuals injured, with rescue operations underway. Police officer Teep Mailuekdee from Ban Pho Police Station in Chachoengsao province received a report of a…
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Police seize vaping products worth 5 million baht in Lat Krabang
Police raided a large warehouse in Lat Krabang yesterday, July 19, discovering over 60,000 pieces of illegal vaping products worth 5 million baht. Two suspects were arrested, and the warehouse was disguised as a grocery store. Police Colonel Korrawis Thongsriwanich, head of Division 1 of the Tourist Police Bureau, led the operation. His team collaborated with Police Colonel Somkid Pracheunsuk,…
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Sattahip officials detain mentally ill man after resident complaints
Sattahip District officials, responding to residents’ complaints, apprehended a mentally ill man who had been causing disturbances and damaging property. Sattahip District Chief Phakhawat Khanthahiran tasked his deputy and a team of officials, along with Sattahip Police, to address the situation yesterday. Upon arriving at the scene, the team worked together to restrain the unidentified homeless man. He was then…
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Truck driver in Bangkok collision found with drugs
A massive collision involving 29 vehicles in the Rama 2 area of Bangkok on Wednesday, July 17 has led to significant developments. Tha Kham police provided updates on the involvement of a four-wheel truck driver who is receiving treatment at PMG Hospital under police guard. Blood tests conducted on the truck driver, Kiatchai, revealed the presence of amphetamine in his…
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Four Colombian men arrested for Bangkok area home burglaries
Four Colombian men have been apprehended in Nonthaburi and Chon Buri for a series of home burglaries targeting housing estates in Bangkok and nearby provinces. Immigration officers and police arrested three suspects at a condominium in Mueang district, Nonthaburi, and the fourth at a hotel in South Pattaya, Chon Buri, according to Police Major General Panthana Nuchanart, deputy commissioner of…
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Drunk Thai man stabs taxi rider with scissors to avoid paying fare
A drunk Thai man stabbed a motorcycle taxi rider in the neck with a pair of scissors outside a village in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok on July 17 because he could not pay the fare after spending all his money on booze. Bang Bua Thong Police Station officers were alerted to the stabbing and rushed to the scene with Poh…
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Thailand tops South Korea’s drug seizure list
Thailand continues to dominate in the seizure of illicit drugs by South Korean police this year, accounting for a significant portion of the narcotics confiscated at the country’s entry points. Thailand was responsible for 25% of the 298 kilogrammes of drugs seized in South Korea during the first half of 2024, according to data from the Korea Customs Service (KCS)…
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Slapstick meth dealer flees from police, runs into wall, gets caught
A slapstick meth dealer in Nakhon Ratchasima was apprehended in a drug raid on his residence, where he attempted to flee, but ran into a wall in his drug-fuelled haste. He was promptly caught by the police, who discovered his hidden stash of methamphetamine. Police from the Khon Buri Police Station, led by Deputy Superintendent Decho Phengleng, and Investigation Inspector…
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South Korean man faces jail for hiding illegal Thai worker’s body
A South Korean court sentenced a pig farm owner to 18 months in prison, suspended for three years, for concealing the body of a Thai worker who had been working illegally at the farm for 10 years and died last year. The body of 67 year old Boonchu was discovered on a mountain in Pocheon City, Gyeonggi province, South Korea,…
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Thai man on the run after stealing 10 million baht from employer
A Thai woman is demanding Pathum Wan Police Station officers speed up their investigation after her employee stole 10 million baht in cash from her on July 5. The thief remains at large. The victim, 68 year old Pimduen Siyaphak, urged Channel 7 and other news agencies to publicise the image of the alleged thief, 60 year old Preeda, to…
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Persistent Chiang Mai gang arrested for bird food scam on tourists
Police have detained members of a scammer gang at Tha Phae Gate, Chiang Mai, who were scamming tourists by selling bird food and charging them for photos, deemed to be damaging the area’s reputation as a tourist destination. Today, July 19, officers from the Tourist Police Division 2, led by Makara Srisakulpisut and Nithipat Bunmak, conducted a thorough inspection of…
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Ex-official kills sub-district head in a Phitsanulok murder-suicide
A tragic incident unfolded during a local celebration as an ex-assistant village headman fatally shot a female sub-district head before taking his own life at a fruit market in Phitsanulok province. Police officer Surin Takrudphet reported that around 9.57pm yesterday, July 18, a distress call was received about a shooting at a fruit market centre in Wang Thong district, where…
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Knife-wielding man shot dead after attacking police in Chiang Rai
A man wielding a knife caused chaos in Santat village, Mae Chan district, Chiang Rai province, injuring a police officer before being fatally shot. A subsequent search of his home revealed drug paraphernalia. Local police received a report at 9.30pm yesterday that a man was wreaking havoc in the village. Upon arrival, the officers found 28 year old Toon walking…
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Moo-ving: Thai man hallucinates, talks to cows after cannabis use
A distressed mother called the police on account of her son’s erratic behaviour following his consumption of cannabis, she caught him talking to a cow. Her son, who had been showing signs of hallucination, was found talking to a cow and its newborn calf. Chai Nat police officers responded promptly and assessed the situation. Officers from the Mueang Chai Nat…
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Newborn’s body found in Bangkok rubbish bin sparks urgent probe
A tragic discovery of a newborn baby girl’s body, wrapped in a towel and concealed in a black bag inside a blue rubbish bin, was made yesterday by a waste collector in Bangkok. Police are now urgently investigating the case. Pitak Kaewkamhan, an inspector from Sutthisan Police Station, received a report at around 8pm yesterday about the incident in Soi…
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Thai teenager killed while making homemade bomb in Isaan
A 16 year old Thai teenager lost his life while making a homemade bomb at his friend’s house in the Isaan province of Surin. The boy, identified only as A, was found dead outside his friend’s home in the Khwao Sinrin district of Surin at around 11.40am on Tuesday, July 16. Officers from Khwao Sinrin Police Station were called to…
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