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Thailand enforces stricter regulations on illegal factories
Thailand’s Industry Ministry is intensifying efforts to enforce stricter regulations on substandard products that falsely claim to meet Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) standards. Industry Minister Akanat Promphan announced the initiative following a Cabinet meeting, emphasising the need for collaboration with modern trade stores to conduct random product inspections. “To enforce measures to control substandard products, we are seeking cooperation…
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Thap Lan Park officer dies unexpectedly during forest patrol
A tragedy struck Thap Lan National Park when one of the park officers unexpectedly collapsed and died while on a forest patrol. Despite efforts from his colleagues to revive him, he did not regain consciousness. The incident occurred yesterday, November 5, and emergency services received a report at 3.30pm for urgent assistance. Warawan, serving as a forest protection officer, was part…
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Home invasion averted: Thai woman dodges ‘Yaba-dabbler’s’ entry attempt
A Thai woman narrowly escaped danger after a drug-addicted man attempted to enter her home in the Isaan province of Maha Sarakham. Police found 19 methamphetamine pills, also known as Yaba, in his possession. The female victim shared videos of the incident on the news Facebook page, เจ๊มอย v+ (Jmoi v+). The videos showed officers from the Phayakkhaphum Phisai Police…
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Major drug bust in Mukdahan uncovers 1.6 million meth pills
Police in Mukdahan province were alerted to a suspicious vehicle parked on a public road, leading to a major drug bust. The car, found at around 2pm yesterday, November 5, in Ban Don Sawan, Nam Thiang subdistrict, Khamcha-i district, contained a staggering 1.6 million methamphetamine (meth) pills hidden within fertiliser sacks. Police from the Khamcha-i Police Station were notified by…
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Sisaket house lights up after candle left burning overnight
A house fire broke out in Sisaket province after a man fell asleep with a candle lit due to a power cut, leading to a scramble for safety and the loss of his belongings. Apichat Kasorn, an investigator at Sisaket Provincial Police Station, received a report of a fire at house number 14, Village 5, Ban Yang Kut, Mak Kheab…
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Laotian mother appeals for hearing aids for blue-eyed twins with rare condition
A Laotian mother in the Isaan province of Nakhon Phanom is seeking public support for hearing aids for her twin daughters, who are hearing and speech impaired and have blue eyes due to Waardenburg syndrome. The two girls with bright blue eyes went viral on social media after a Facebook user, Wachi Wachi, shared their pictures on Monday, November 4.…
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British and Dutch men arrested in Bangkok for drug trafficking
Officers from the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) arrested a British man and a Dutch man at a condominium in Bangkok yesterday for drug trafficking. They were found in possession of 210 grammes of ecstasy and over 37 grammes of cannabis. The ONCB officers held a press conference today, November 6, to provide details on the arrests of…
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Thai woman found murdered in Nakhon Sawan home
A Thai woman was brutally murdered in her own home, located beneath her elevated wooden house in Phai Sali district, Nakhon Sawan province. Before her tragic death, she managed to call her sister and identify her alleged murderer. The woman’s puppies, unaware of their owner’s demise, gathered around her lifeless body. Police reported receiving a distress call about the murder…
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Thai girl’s arm saved from pool pipe nightmare in Si Racha
A village in Si Racha, Chon Buri witnessed a terrifying life-threatening ordeal when a young Thai girl found herself stuck in a swimming pool drainage pipe. The Sriracha Rescue Unit raced to the scene at Pornthep Village just after 5.30pm last Sunday, November 3 where a young girl’s left arm had become wedged in a powerful suction pipe, pulling water into…
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Molotov attack in Udon Thani leaves teen critically injured
A violent altercation in Udon Thani left a young man seriously injured after being attacked with Molotov cocktails. The incident unfolded when a group of youths targeted 18 year old Taa at a notorious intersection known for frequent disturbances. Footage from a nearby CCTV camera captured the harrowing scene, showing Taa and his 18 year old friend Art being pursued…
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Fatal attraction: Taiwanese man dies after sex with Thai transwoman
A Taiwanese man reportedly died after engaging in sexual activity with a Thai female sex worker who was later found to be a transwoman. Facebook page World Forum shared the tragic story of the 36 year old Taiwanese man, yesterday, November 5. “Top story in Taiwan. A 36 year old man from New Taipei City paid for sex with a Thai…
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Chiang Mai gold necklace thief caught in traffic hold-up
A brazen thief who snatched a gold necklace from a popular shopping centre in Chiang Mai was apprehended at an intersection after attempting to evade capture. The suspect, who had tried to blend in by changing clothes, was eventually caught in traffic. Yesterday, November 5, a gold necklace weighing 1 baht was stolen from the Mangkhorn Thong Yaowarat jewellery store…
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Israeli man ‘wheelies’ into trouble with viral Phuket beach stunt
A viral video of an Israeli man carelessly riding a motorcycle on Kamala Beach in the Kathu district of Phuket led to him receiving a 5,000-baht fine yesterday, November 5. The video of the Israeli motorcyclist was shared by a witness in a chat group on both LINE and Facebook. The witness captioned it, “Kamala Beach Racing!” The footage showed…
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Bangkok saleswoman arrested for air conditioner fraud scheme
A Thai saleswoman has been apprehended by Bangkok’s investigative police for allegedly falsifying information to defraud clients by selling air conditioners. The arrest took place in the Ramkhamhaeng area of Bangkok after a thorough investigation led by the city’s police force. The saleswoman, 34 year old Panida, was taken into custody following a coordinated effort by the police, acting on…
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Big Joke’s wife sues woman and her husband over alleged false theft complaint
The wife of former police chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, filed a lawsuit against a woman and her police officer husband for allegedly lodging a false theft complaint accusing her of stealing gold and cash valued at 5.7 million baht. Sirinatda Hakparn, the wife of Big Joke, visited Phra Kanong Police Station on October 24 to deny accusations of theft…
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Overturned cement truck causes major Pattaya traffic jam
A cement truck overturned on Sukhumvit Road, leading to a significant traffic jam in Pattaya on Monday. The Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Centre received an emergency call about the incident at 5.06pm, Monday, November 4. Promptly responding to the alert, rescue volunteers and officers from Pattaya Police Station arrived at the scene. Upon their arrival, police officers discovered a medium-sized…
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Fire at Surat Thani car dealership damages five vehicles
The early hours of yesterday saw a fire engulf the Siam Charoen Yont car dealership located in Surat Thani, causing significant damage to five vehicles. The blaze was reported to the police, who promptly responded to the emergency. Police Lieutenant Phumiphat Jaiyen from the Surat Thani City Police Station, in collaboration with Police Colonel Nipon Chatri and local disaster relief…
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Bangkok sings the blues: Cops bust Chinese in illegal karaoke bar
Police officers raided an illegal karaoke bar in the Huay Kwang district of Bangkok yesterday, arresting 26 Chinese nationals involved in a drug party. Officers from Huay Kwang Police Station and the Youth and Women’s Welfare Centre received a tip-off about the illegal bar and acted swiftly, conducting the raid yesterday, November 5. Upon arrival, they encountered a 25 year…
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Buriram mother bars her son: Prison bedroom sparks outrage
A Thai mother in the Isaan province of Buriram is facing criticism and may face legal charges for constructing a prison-like bedroom for her drug-addicted son. Journalists from multiple news outlets visited the house on Hak Road in Buriram’s Nang Rong district to interview 64 year old Saraphee and see the prison-like bedroom she built for her 42 year old…
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Danish tourist terrorises Koh Samui with weapons cache
A Danish tourist left Koh Samui in shock after a terrifying string of incidents involving threats, weapons, and what police are calling disturbing behaviour. Bophut Police began their investigation around 11am on Saturday, November 2 after multiple complaints about a foreign man wielding an air gun and machete, allegedly menacing locals and tourists. Witnesses reported the man, identified as 31…
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Pet dog turned blind after vet visit in Central Thailand
A 57 year old Thai man filed a formal complaint with the president of the Paveena Hongsakul Foundation for Children and Women in Pathum Thani. He is seeking justice for his pet dog, which was blinded following a trim at a veterinary clinic on the Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok Road. Athit Ritsitthangkun reported the incident to Paveena Hongsakul yesterday, November 4 at 5pm,…
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Foreigners brawl on Patong Beach sparks criticism of Thai laws
A viral video showing two foreigners fighting each other on a road along Patong Beach in Phuket sparked criticism of weaknesses in Thai laws. A Thai man shared the video of the altercation on his TikTok account, @aifkiatprasert, yesterday, November 5. He later shared it with the news Facebook page, Phuket Times, before deleting it from his account. The page…
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Thai mother cages in drug-addicted son in Buriram (video)
A situation has arisen in Buriram province where a 64 year old mother took drastic measures to handle her 42 year old son’s severe drug addiction and erratic behaviour. The son, who also struggles with gambling addiction, has been a source of distress, frequently threatening her and causing damage to their property. Despite undergoing rehabilitation over 10 times, his condition…
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Anti-social neighbour in Chiang Rai arrested after three years
An anti-social neighbour, living in a village in Mueang Chiang Rai district, Chiang Rai province, has been harassing residents for nearly three years with loud noises, threats, and littering. The main victim, a young nurse, has lodged several complaints with local police, yet little progress has been made until recently. Manop Senakun, the Provincial Police Commander of Chiang Rai, directed…
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3 children rescued in Bangkok after being abused by babysitter (video)
Locals in the Pracha Ruamjai Community in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district rescued three children today after they were reportedly physically abused by a female babysitter. Residents called Prachachuen Police Station and the Ruam Katanyu Foundation to bring the three young victims to a safe place. The children were aged five years, seven months, and six months, with the five year old…
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Cops on ‘holy heist’ hunt for temple donation box bandit
Police are intensifying efforts to apprehend a thief who targeted a temple in Ayutthaya, Thailand, stealing a donation box meant for utility expenses. The incident occurred yesterday, November 4, at approximately 5pm at Wat Pradu Song Tham, located in Phai Ling subdistrict, Ayutthaya, when a suspect made away with the wooden donation box. Police Lieutenant Virunkit Tantarakul from the Ayutthaya…
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Thai police slam brakes on unlicenced drivers in Phaya Thai
Police in Phaya Thai, Bangkok are cracking down on parking violations and unlicensed foreign drivers, aiming to enforce traffic discipline and ensure public safety. Phaya Thai Police Station’s superintendent, Watcharawee Thammasema, tasked traffic inspector Jumphon Yenpathomkul and 10 other traffic officers to implement stricter measures at the Phaya Thai intersection. These measures focus on two main aspects: regulating parking that…
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Fortune teller ‘decorates’ bank account with 66 million baht scam
A 77 year old Thai woman and her daughter accused a famous Thai fortune teller of swindling 66 million baht from their family by tricking them into paying for overpriced home decorations to bring good luck. The story of the elderly woman and her daughter was shared by the Facebook news page บิ๊กเกรียน (Big Kren) on Sunday, November 3. In…
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Bumpy ride: bus-truck crash ‘derails’ journey in Phrae, injuring 45
A collision involving a bus travelling from Bangkok to Chiang Rai and a trailer truck unfolded in Song district, Phrae province, injuring 45 people. The unfortunate incident took place this morning, highlighting ongoing road safety concerns in the region. The Highways Department reported that the accident occurred around 6.15am, today, November 5, on Highway 103. The impact was severe enough…
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Holy smoke: Abbot’s ‘vow of lavishness’ amid girlfriend scandal
The deputy abbot of a temple in the Isaan province of Maha Sarakham renounced his monkhood last night after being accused of having a girlfriend and providing her with a luxurious lifestyle. The deputy abbot’s violation of monastic rules was first revealed by the Facebook news page, คุณท้าวศรีสุวรรณภิรมย์ภักดี (Khun Thao Srisuwan Phiromphakdee), yesterday, November 4. The page began the story…
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