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Norwegian man accused of sexually abusing child boxers dies of cancer
A Norwegian man, allegedly involved in child sex abuse and prostitution at a boxing gym in Rayong, reportedly died of cancer just a day before Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) officers raided the premises. Police arrested a 28 year old son of the Rayong boxing gym owner, Naruebet, at a resort in Chon Buri on July 15 for procuring child boxers for…
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Arrest made after shopping courier exposes Japan-bound meth parcel
Police arrested a man in Pathum Thani yesterday, July 16, in connection with methamphetamine hidden inside tamarind paste jars allegedly destined for Japan, following an investigation launched after a shopping courier discovered the drugs in a parcel. The arrest followed the discovery of approximately 2.059 kilogrammes of methamphetamine concealed inside six jars of tamarind paste found in a parcel beneath…
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Most Bangkok nightclub fire victims died from toxic gases, not flames, police say
Most victims of the Bangkok nightclub fire died from inhaling toxic gases rather than from burns, as carbon monoxide and cyanide were found in their systems. Officers from Phahonyothin Police Station and the Metropolitan Police Bureau met yesterday, July 16, to review progress in the investigation into the fire at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao nightclub. Following the meeting, Metropolitan…
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Japan-bound courier finds, reports hidden meth haul
Police seized about 2.059 kilogrammes of methamphetamine concealed inside six tamarind paste jars after a shopping courier transporting goods from Thailand to Japan reported finding suspicious objects hidden inside one of the jars while preparing a shipment, police said yesterday, July 16. The 43 year old woman, who works as a courier transporting goods for 450 baht per kilogramme, told…
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Japan steps in to help Thailand tackle Kok River contamination
Japan is partnering with Thailand to address heavy metal contamination in the Kok River basin and other transboundary waterways by strengthening monitoring and water quality management in northern Thailand and the Mekong basin. The Japanese government, the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Thailand’s Pollution Control Department (PCD) will develop monitoring and water…
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Chinese woman accused of ‘repeated disturbances’ in Pai
A Chinese woman was arrested after physically assaulting a Thai woman outside a pharmacy in Pai district, Mae Hong Son, on July 13. The victim reported the incident to officers at Pai Police Station on the day of the assault. The attacker was identified as a Chinese national named Su Qui. The pharmacy owner provided CCTV footage to investigators as…
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Six juveniles flee detention in stolen pickup, caught in Chaiyaphum
Six juveniles escaped from a juvenile detention centre in Nakhon Ratchasima early today, July 16, before allegedly stealing a pickup truck and driving to Chaiyaphum. Police later arrested all six safely. Police at Pho Klang Police Station were notified at around 5.30am that six boys had escaped from the Nakhon Ratchasima Juvenile Observation and Protection Centre. Staff told police the…
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Man charged with murder after stealing colleague’s money
A Thai man confessed to stealing 40,000 baht from his colleague before killing the victim at the Hua Lamphong Canal Drainage and Sewerage Office in Bangkok yesterday, July 15. Officers from Thong Lor Police Station were called to the office at about 8am yesterday, July 15, following reports of a possible murder. The victim, 54 year old drainage and sewerage…
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Driver finds woman’s body in car after unknowing journey
A Thai driver discovered the body of an unidentified woman in the back seat of his car after arriving at his destination in Samut Prakan in the early hours of today, July 16. The driver, 61 year old Chanasin, contacted officers from Samrong Tai Police Station after finding the body in his black Nissan sedan, which was parked at the…
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Fire exposes suspected illegal Bitcoin mine in Kanchanaburi
A fire at a three-storey building in Kanchanaburi yesterday, July 15, led police to uncover a suspected illegal Bitcoin mine, with more than 20 damaged mining machines and evidence of alleged electricity theft. Police and firefighters responded to the blaze in Mueang district, Kanchanaburi. The fire broke out on the third floor and was brought under control in about 30…
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Bangkok nightclub fire death toll reaches 33 as police widen investigation
The death toll from the Bangkok nightclub fire has risen to 33 after another member of the band performing on the night of the blaze died from his injuries yesterday, July 15. Police also identified two additional shareholders connected to the venue as the investigation into the disaster continues. Thitiwat “Din” Kaewkanha, a 27 year old singer who was performing…
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Bangkok cafe demands apology after customer’s homophobic tantrum
The owner of a Bangkok coffee shop plans to take legal action against a customer accused of verbally abusing his LGBTQ+ employee during a confrontation at the store. The incident gained widespread attention after the owner of Outletó Coffee shared CCTV footage on his Facebook account, แก๊ป วิงส์, on July 10. The footage appears to show a dispute between a…
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Chinese man arrested for pickpocketing South Korean at Bangkok temple
A Chinese man denied pickpocketing a South Korean tourist at Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan, better known as Wat Pho, in Bangkok despite clear footage from a security camera. He claimed the thief in the footage was a lot older than himself. A Chinese man has denied allegations that he stole a South Korean tourist’s wallet at Wat Phra…
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Thailand becomes first country in the world to launch Visa Destinations
Thailand has become the first country in the world to roll out Visa’s Destinations programme on a national scale, part of a push to make paying easier for tourists and to draw more small businesses into the cashless economy. Developed with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Visa Destinations Thailand is designed to support the country’s long-term tourism goals by attracting…
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Rayong child boxers sexually abused by Norwegian gym owner and tricked into prostitution
A Norwegian boxing gym owner in Rayong was accused of sexually assaulting child boxers, while the gym manager tricked them into providing sexual services to male customers. Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) received a tip-off about child prostitution at a boxing gym in Rayong. The gym’s manager, who was later identified as 28 year old Naruebet, was procuring…
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5 things to do in Bangkok this weekend (July 17 to 19)
Bangkok has a nicely mixed weekend ahead. You can stay up late for the World Cup final with a crowd in Railway Park, step into a cursed Korean palace in Song Wat, spend time around custom cars and motorsport culture at IMPACT, browse some of the best student art in the city, or keep things simple with a food-heavy stop…
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Australian man flees after assaulting another foreigner in Phuket
An Australian man allegedly assaulted another foreigner following a motorcycle collision and compensation dispute in Phuket yesterday, July 14. The incident was reported by the Phuket Times Facebook page, which published photographs of the aftermath and the injured man. The report said the altercation took place in the Rawai area, although the exact time of the incident was not disclosed. According…
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Former Bangkok council candidate denies spreading false fire information
A former Bangkok Metropolitan Council candidate responded to allegations that he spread unverified information following the Bangkok nightclub fire, insisting he acted as a volunteer and never intended to mislead the public. Acting Lieutenant Chitpong “Nut” Khattapong came under scrutiny after appearing at the scene of the deadly fire at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao on July 12, where he…
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Indian customs seize cannabis hidden on flight from Phuket
Indian customs officials seized about 1.5 kilogrammes of suspected hydroponic cannabis on July 12, hidden beneath a passenger seat on a flight from Phuket to New Delhi. The seizure took place at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI Airport) under an operation led by the airport’s Air Intelligence Unit (AIU). Officials said they used the Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) profiling…
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Death toll from Bangkok nightclub fire climbs, license revoked
The 31st death from the Bangkok nightclub fire was confirmed today, July 15. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced that the venue’s operating licence would be revoked, and the site would be barred from hosting another entertainment business. Metropolitan Police Division 2 confirmed today, July 15, that 34 year old Sudarat Pokkasub, who had sustained critical injuries in the fire at…
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Thai, Chinese scammers held for deceiving son to steal from mum
Cyber Crime investigation Bureau (CCIB) officers arrested a Thai woman and three Chinese nationals for operating a call centre scam and deceiving a 19 year old son into stealing nearly 11 million baht in cash and valuables from his mother. The victim, identified only as Mick, was targeted in November last year by fraudsters posing as police officers. The gang…
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Chiang Mai bar slaps Brit with 150,000 baht bill, gives refund
A British man filed a complaint against a karaoke bar in Chiang Mai, claiming he was overcharged by 150,000 baht at the venue. The bar initially denied the accusation but eventually refunded the full amount following public scrutiny. The British man and his Thai wife filed a complaint with Mueang Chiang Mai Police Station against the karaoke bar operator and…
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Fake official spreads misinformation at nightclub fire scene
A Thai man in military uniform, who previously ran as a candidate for the Bangkok Metropolitan Council, has come under scrutiny after allegedly presenting himself as an official at the scene of the Bangkok nightclub fire and providing unverified information to the media and Prime Minister of Thailand Anutin Charnvirakul. Following the deadly blaze at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao,…
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Thai mother calls for justice after son stabbed by classmate in Lampang school
An 11 year old schoolboy stabbed a classmate with a pair of scissors at a private school in Lampang on Friday, July 10. The injured child’s mother spoke to Channel 8, alleging that the family of the other student, who launched the attack on her son, had not contacted her or accepted responsibility following the incident. According to the mother,…
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Bangkok nightclub fire claims another victim, owner still in critical condition
The death toll from the Bangkok nightclub fire has risen to 29, and the nightclub owner remains in critical condition. The fire broke out at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao near Lat Phrao Intersection shortly after midnight on Sunday, July 12. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt previously confirmed that 90 people were inside the venue, including customers, musicians, employees and the…
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MEGA HALAL Bangkok 2026 to open alongside MEGA SHOW Bangkok at QSNCC
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and His Highness Prince Sulaiman Shah Al-Haj will officiate the opening ceremony of MEGA HALAL Bangkok 2026, held alongside the fifth edition of MEGA SHOW Bangkok 2026, at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The co-located exhibitions will take place from July 15 to 17, 2026, at Halls 5–8, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok.…
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Japanese TikToker faces backlash for fake pickpocketing video on Khao San Road
A Japanese content creator apologised after staging a fake pickpocketing video on Bangkok’s Khao San Road, prompting criticism online and a police complaint from one of the people featured in the footage. The video was originally posted on the TikTok account @washizu_aoi1211 before being deleted following widespread backlash. It was later reposted on X by user @DEATHDOL_NOTE, who criticised the…
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Blind father found dead in canal allegedly after fleeing abuses by drug-addicted son
A Thai man was found dead in a canal in Phetchabun province, allegedly after he escaped abuse at the hands of his drug-addicted son. The body of Sopha was discovered in a canal in Si Thep district yesterday, July 12, after he had been missing since July 7. According to his wife, she returned from Bangkok after learning of his…
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Chiang Mai locals say Swede suffers mental health after losses to Thai girlfriend
Police responded after a Swedish man blocked a road in Chiang Mai while attempting to help a sick pigeon on Friday, July 10. Locals claimed he developed mental issues after losing money to a Thai girlfriend. Officers from Mueang Chiang Mai Police Station were called to the road outside the Red Cross Blood Donation Centre after receiving reports of a…
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Bangkok nightclub fire exits reportedly locked to prevent customers from escaping their bills
The owner of a nightclub in Bangkok was accused of locking a fire exit in order to collect payment from customers trying to escape during the fire last night, July 12. Officials have not confirmed this claim, which is circulating on social media. The blaze broke out at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao nightclub near Lat Phrao Intersection at around…
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