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Family of 11 under scrutiny for alleged incest and porn production
A Thai woman clashed with the founder of a non-profit organisation in the central province of Phetchabun after her family was accused of incest and pornography production. The alleged incest and pornography production involving a family of 11 members garnered significant public attention after the news Facebook page, Tan Bao, shared the story on Saturday, May 10. In the post,…
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Strong wind topples tree onto motorcyclist in Chon Buri
A 21 year old woman suffered a broken arm when a tree fell on her motorcycle during a strong wind, causing significant damage to the vehicle. The accident occurred at 11pm, yesterday, on May 12 on the Phanat Nikhom-Nong Samet road in Mueang district, Chon Buri province. Emergency services were called to the scene by the Sawang Het Ban Thung…
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Knife fever: Brit suspect flees after Frenchman knifed in Phuket
A Frenchman is fighting for his life after being savagely stabbed outside a Phuket nightclub, with one British suspect fleeing the country and another still on the run. What began as a wild night out in Cherngtalay turned into a horror scene in the early hours of Sunday, May 11, when 29 year old French tourist, Nubel, was knifed three…
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Thai woman publicly severs ties with scam mother
A Thai woman publicly announced that she cut ties with her biological mother after the mother repeatedly used her identity to deceive men online. The woman’s daughter, Phantiwa, took to her Facebook account to inform her followers that she would no longer be involved with her mother, Suphat, and would not be held responsible for any damages caused by her.…
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China slump no drag-on for Phuket, says property tycoon
Fears that China’s economic slowdown could batter Thailand’s tourist trade have been brushed aside by a luxury property boss, who insists Phuket is still booming thanks to big spenders from elsewhere. Phuket’s posh property scene is still sizzling despite fewer Chinese tourists hitting the island and one property mogul reckons it’s all just a blip. Allan Zeman, chairman of the…
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Former conscript arrested for 2015 sexual assault of teenager in military camp
A former conscript accused of sexually assaulting a 16 year old girl in a military camp in 2015 has been apprehended after nearly a decade on the run. The incident involved six conscripts and took place in Prachin Buri province. Today, May 13, Police Major General Theerachart Theerachatthamrong ordered Police Colonel Patai Kusantia and Police Lieutenant Colonel Chatuporn Tikkaew to…
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Ko Samui waterfall horror lands British soldier in deep debt
A dream trip to Thailand turned into a living hell for a British soldier after he plunged from a waterfall, shattering his body and racking up a jaw-dropping £100,000 (4.4 million baht) medical bill, with no way home in sight. The 21 year old squaddie has been left broken and stranded after falling from a popular Thai waterfall while taking…
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Motorcycle taxi rider arrested for murder and robbery of old woman
Police today arrested a motorcycle taxi rider for the murder and robbery of an elderly woman in the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat. The suspect was apprehended while hiding on Koh Samui in Surat Thani province. The lifeless body of the missing woman, 89 year old Nin, was discovered inside a fertiliser sack in a grassland area along Terd Phrakiat…
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Fake gun robbery foiled as thief’s motorcycle runs out of fuel
A 23 year old man was apprehended after using a fake gun to rob a noodle vendor in Udon Thani, obtaining 700 baht. His escape was thwarted when his motorcycle ran out of fuel, prompting a local to assist in his capture. At 2.30pm yesterday, May 12, emergency services received a report of a robbery at a noodle shop in…
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Sex, lies and seaside sweeps: Pattaya cops accused of cover up
Pattaya cops are under fire after a recent crackdown on foreign sex workers along Pattaya Beach was branded a “PR stunt” by furious locals and expats, who say Thai officials are ignoring the city’s deeper problems while putting on a show for the cameras. On December 26, a joint operation between Pattaya Tourist Police, Chon Buri Immigration, and the Social…
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Drunk taxi driver tees off in Phuket road rage meltdown
A booze-fuelled drunk taxi driver sparked chaos on a busy Phuket road after allegedly smashing into a parked car, then battering the other driver with a golf club in a shocking midday meltdown. The unhinged attack, caught on video and now circulating widely online, took place around 12.19pm, yesterday, May 12, outside a 7-Eleven in the Baan Lipon area of…
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THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2025: Powering Asia Pacific’s F&B future
THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2025, Asia Pacific’s most influential food and beverage (F&B) trade event, will return this May (27 to 31), at IMPACT, Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, Thailand. The show will bring together industry players, thought-leaders, startup founders, and C-suite executives from across the globe to define and shape global trends on what we eat and how the industry…
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Danish man vanishes after no-show at Thailand airport
A Danish man who failed to board a flight home from Thailand in March has vanished without a trace, leaving behind a trail of confusion, concern and desperate pleas from loved ones as fears grow for his mental health and safety. The baffling disappearance of Jakob Jensen, has sparked an international search effort after the Danish tourist seemingly vanished in…
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Man arrested in Bangkok for exploiting youths in trafficking scam
Police apprehended a 20 year old man in Din Daeng, Bangkok, linked to a human trafficking operation exploiting youths via Facebook. Police revealed that the suspect, along with four accomplices, falsely promised lucrative overseas jobs, leading to the victims being recruited by a call centre gang. Abdul Waris, yesterday, May 12, was arrested under a warrant from Phitsanulok provincial court dated…
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Elderly couple hit by pickup truck in Kanchanaburi collision
A collision at a traffic junction in Kanchanaburi province resulted in one fatality and one serious injury when an elderly couple’s motorcycle was struck by a pickup truck. The incident occurred at 10.20am yesterday, May 12 and involved 73 year old Somchai, who died at the scene, and his 74 year old passenger, Sudjai, who was critically injured. Upon receiving…
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Israeli man arrested for illegal motorcycle rentals on Koh Pha Ngan
Another Israeli brought shame on himself after being arrested for allegedly operating an illegal motorcycle rental business on Koh Pha Ngan, generating millions of baht annually with nearly 100 vehicles. Thai police discovered the man, Pavel Fadeev, used a Thai woman’s account for transactions. The arrest comes only days after a shameless Israeli woman refused a polite request to remove her…
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KAWS:HOLIDAY returns for a grand spectacle in Bangkok
Following recent stops in Indonesia, Shanghai, and Le Brassus, KAWS:HOLIDAY embarks on a new and extraordinary chapter in Thailand. Presented by KAWS in collaboration with long-time partner AllRightsReserved and local partner Central Embassy, this latest stop transforms the historic grounds of Sanam Luang, Bangkok’s vast ceremonial ground and cultural heart, into an open-air canvas for artistic expression. For this stop,…
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Chon Buri school scam: Parents allege fake certificates and fees
Concerns have arisen among parents and students at a well-known private school in Chon Buri regarding the issuance of fake graduation certificates and receipts. Despite having made full payments, many were informed of outstanding balances, leading to over 50 victims filing complaints with Nong Prue Police Station on May 12. They plan to further escalate the matter to the Damrongdhama…
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Baht to the future: 20 baht Bangkok train fare plan on fast track
Bangkok commuters could soon be zipping across the city’s electric rail network for just 20 baht a ride, no matter how far they go, as the government pushes ahead with its wallet-friendly fare cap. The Department of Rail Transport (DRT) officially proposed a flat-rate fare ceiling of 20 baht for all electric train services, with Cabinet approval expected later this…
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Myanmar man arrested for murder of Bangkok gym owner
A 23 year old Myanmar national has been apprehended for the alleged murder of a fitness centre owner in Bangkok. The incident occurred after the suspect, Saihan, reportedly threatened his pregnant wife, leading to a deadly confrontation when he attempted to enter her employer’s home. Police Colonel Thitipong Siya, along with Police Colonel Pramote Chanbungkaew, led the investigation team from…
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Fire at Bangkok factory causes toxic air pollution and evacuation
A fire broke out at a factory in the capital containing 300 tonnes of plastic pellets, resulting in air pollution and chemical emissions. Residents within a 300-metre radius were evacuated, with recommendations to avoid using air conditioning and instead use fans for ventilation. At 1.30pm yesterday, May 12, at the incident command centre located at Lam Pa Ong School, Doctor…
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Last orders: Drunk biker dies on booze run near Pattaya
A late-night booze dash ended in tragedy when a drunk biker was killed after losing control of his vehicle and slamming into a pickup truck on a deadly bend in Chon Buri near Pattaya. The 29 year old victim, a Thai construction worker, died in a horrific high-speed motorbike crash after heading out to buy more booze following a drinking…
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Heavy rain warning across 46 Thai provinces, including Bangkok
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) today sounded the alarm with a dire weather warning. An impending deluge is set to drench 46 provinces, including Bangkok – with a staggering 70% of the area bracing for a serious soaking. Residents are urged to batten down the hatches and prepare for potential havoc, including dangerous flash floods. Stay safe and keep your…
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Phuket seas claims the life of another Aussie tourist
Phuket police issued a warning to swimmers following a second Aussie tourist death inside a week off a popular holiday resort beach. An Australian father-of-two washed ashore at the weekend two weeks into a dream holiday with his wife. Anthony John Heathcote was reported missing last Wednesday. His body was eventually found on Saturday, May 10, in waters about 20…
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Man arrested after knife attack on wife over infidelity claims
Early this morning, May 12, a domestic dispute in Sing Buri province turned violent as a man attacked his partner, citing infidelity. He was detained by an onlooker after the knife attack, with police arriving at the scene moments later. At 6am this today, Police Lieutenant Sthaporn Buttaka of Mueang Sing Buri Police Station, Sing Buri province, was alerted to…
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Corrections Department denies plan to challenge Thai doctors’ disciplinary action
The Department of Corrections refuted claims yesterday, May 11, that it intended to seek a court order to overturn a decision by the Medical Council of Thailand (MCT) regarding disciplinary action against three doctors linked to former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s contentious hospitalisation. The department clarified that it had only become aware of the MCT’s decision through media outlets and…
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Tragic head-on collision in Uthai Thani claims one life
At 4am today, May 12, Police Lieutenant Colonel Suriyan Sutthinithikornkul of Huai Khot Police Station in Uthai Thani province was notified about a head-on collision on the Ban Thung Sali–Ban Chum Thahan road in Moo 7, Suk Thueai subdistrict, Huai Khot district, Uthai Thani province. The accident resulted in one fatality and another person trapped inside a vehicle. The police…
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Arrest warrant issued for Sia Golf in Songkhla officer attack
An arrest warrant has been issued for Sia Golf, a 28 year old man involved in an incident where a group attacked a police officer at a polling station in Songkhla province. The attack on Police Lance Corporal Nisathit Khongthep, from the 43rd Border Patrol Police Company, occurred while he was on duty maintaining order during local elections at polling…
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Police pursue leads in Trang oil palm plantation triple murder
Police have uncovered a significant lead in the case of four people found murdered and burnt in an oil palm plantation in Si Kao district, Trang province. Initial investigations suggest the crime, believed to be committed by a group of four to five people familiar with the victims, stems from a conflict over oil palm collection. The victims, 69 year…
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Phitsanulok man arrested for girlfriend’s murder after Koh Chang trip
A 30 year old man was apprehended in Phitsanulok on May 10 for allegedly strangling his 28 year old girlfriend shortly after they returned from a five-day trip to Koh Chang island. Police Colonel Watcharapong Sitthiroongrote, chief of the Mueang Phitsanulok Police Station, reported yesterday, May 11, that Surasak Khamtanode was detained around 7pm on May 10, accused of the…
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