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5 arrested as obsessive fans stalk Thai actresses
Five suspects have been arrested for stalking and harassing Thai actresses Sirilak “Lingling” Kwong and Kornnaphat “Orm” Sethratanapong. The actresses, who star in the popular TV series The Secret of Us, filed a police complaint after being relentlessly pursued by a group of obsessive fans. According to police, the suspects had been following the actresses to their residences, photographing their cars…
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Police halt truck with 19 illegal migrants and drugs in Kanchanaburi
Kanchanaburi highway police intercepted a suspicious pickup truck at a red light and discovered 19 illegal Myanmar migrants along with drugs today, June 11. While patrolling Route 3199 in Kanchanaburi, near the Lat Ya intersection in Mueang district, police noticed a white four-door Isuzu pickup truck in the rightmost lane. The vehicle appeared suspicious due to its abnormal load, prompting…
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Thai Fruits Festival 2025 launched to boost domestic durian sales
The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) and the Thai Fresh Market Association have jointly initiated the Thai Fruits Festival 2025 by DIT to distribute quality durian and promote domestic consumption, aiming to support local fruit prices. Goranij Nonejuie, Deputy Director General of the DIT, announced the collaboration with the Yes Bang Phli market in Samut Prakan to enhance fruit consumption…
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Gang brawl suspect arrested after six years on the run
After six years on the run, the final suspect in a gang-related brawl among motorcycle taxi drivers at Udomsuk Market, which resulted in a fatality, has been apprehended. The suspect, who fled to Bang Na, was arrested while working as a motorcycle taxi driver. Today, June 12, Police Major General Witthaya Srisaprasert, commander of the Provincial Police Region 4, directed…
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Navy conscript arrested for attempting to assault teen in Chon Buri
A 22 year old navy conscript, known as Bank, has been arrested after allegedly impersonating a police informant to lure a 14 year old girl from her home in Sattahip district, Chon Buri province. On June 8 at approximately 11.30pm, the suspect is said to have threatened the girl with arrest over possessing an e-cigarette, leading her into a banana…
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Teenagers assault Thai actor after Bangkok market row
Police arrested two Thai teenagers for allegedly physically assaulting a well-known actor near Khlong Thom Plaza in Bangkok yesterday. One of the suspects reportedly said, “I know I’m just a child, but I would never have acted this way if the adult hadn’t started it.” Officers from Phlapphla Chai 1 Police Station accompanied the 69 year old actor, Saphatchanon Cespedes,…
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Police seize firearms after arrest in Chon Buri condominium
Police apprehended a 22 year old man at a condominium in Chon Buri, discovering an M16 assault rifle along with numerous other firearms and over 100 rounds of ammunition. The suspect claimed to have purchased the weapons online. Yesterday, June 11, Na Jomtien Police Station in Chon Buri received a tip-off from a concerned citizen about a suspicious man parked…
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Thailand to launch direct flights to the US after aviation boost
Thailand is gearing up to reconnect with the United States through direct flight routes, as part of the government’s ambitious plans to turn the country into Southeast Asia’s aviation hub. Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit announced accelerated efforts to establish non-stop services between Thailand and the US, a move that could significantly enhance the country’s global standing. Currently, no airline offers…
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Roi Et rocket crashes into Yasothon school as festival chaos erupts
A lively rocket festival turned into a terrifying ordeal after a massive homemade rocket crashed through the roof of a school in the northeastern province of Yasothon, narrowly missing teachers during a lesson. At around 9am yesterday, June 11, a 6-inch wide, 4-metre long Saen Tho rocket, launched as part of the annual Bun Bang Fai Festival in Roi Et…
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Austrian man hospitalised in Bangkok with 255 meth pills
An Austrian man was urgently transported to Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital from Don Mueang Airport after suffering seizures and passing out. A CT scan revealed multiple suspicious packages, with 255 methamphetamine pills initially found. At 1am yesterday, June 11, Police Lieutenant General Siam Boonsom, Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, along with Deputy Commissioner Police Major General Pallop Aermla and Police…
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Thai-Cambodia border tensions rattle SET index
Tensions at the Thailand-Cambodia border have unsettled investors, with the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index declining by 4.8% since May 15. Krungsri Capital Securities (KCS) reported that cross-border commerce disruptions and shaken confidence in sectors linked to Cambodia, such as beverages, food, cinemas, and hospitality, are contributing factors. Carabao Group, which generates 10% of its sales from Cambodia, and…
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Thai police dismantle Bitcoin mining operations using state electricity
Police in Ayutthaya have dismantled three illegal Bitcoin mining operations that were covertly using government electricity for three months, resulting in an estimated initial loss of over 3 million baht. Yesterday, June 11, Police Major General Pairoj Sukruaythanachot, Deputy Commissioner of Provincial Police Region 1, along with Police Major General Worachat Saenkham, Commander of the Investigation Division of Provincial Police…
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Man with chainsaw storms Government House over unpaid wages
A furious man armed with a chainsaw caused chaos outside Government House this morning, demanding justice over unpaid wages linked to a state hospital construction project. The drama unfolded at 8.20am today, June 12, when 53 year old Chalerm, from Nan province, stormed Gate 4 of Government House in Bangkok. Wearing an orange reflective vest and gripping a buzzing electric…
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Bangkok doctor suspended over sedative scandal
A doctor at Police General Hospital in Bangkok has been suspended following her arrest over allegations of procuring large quantities of sedatives. A disciplinary investigation is underway. Police Colonel Doctor Anchulee Theerawongpaisal, a psychiatrist, is accused of using her credentials to obtain tens of thousands of alprazolam pills and other psychotropic substances from the Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA).…
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Teen grandson suspected in 500,000 baht theft from family
An 80 year old woman, and her 35 year old son, from Ban Makkhaeng, reported a theft by a teen grandson to Police Lieutenant Theeraphan Kaewphornyo at Mueang Udon Thani Police Station at 10.20am yesterday, June 11. The woman victim, Chalo, and her son, Cha, claimed that gold jewellery weighing a total of 9 baht, valued at approximately 453,798 baht (US$13,990),…
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Thai student suffers life-threatening muscle injury from school punishment
A Thai student in Bangkok suffered kidney failure and a rare muscle injury after being punished by a teacher with 200 sit-ups. A doctor who treated the student urged the Facebook page Drama-addict to publicise the incident to highlight the life-threatening consequences of extreme punishments in schools, especially to raise awareness among teachers. The doctor revealed that the high school…
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Monkey sterilisation drive ramps up in Lopburi crackdown
Efforts to control the monkey population in Lopburi city centre are ongoing, with macaques being trapped, sterilised, and relocated to shelters. A new facility is being built to accommodate more of these monkeys, which have been causing disruptions in the area. The operation is managed by the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant…
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Pattaya couple cuffed for meth deal with toddler in tow
A Pattaya couple have been arrested in a major drug sting, after allegedly turning up to a meth deal with their two year old son sat on the motorbike. Pattaya police reported that 42 year old Wirot Ratloi, nicknamed “Ting,” and his 27 year old wife, Ployphan Mueangdit, known as “Pin,” were caught with over 1,000 Yaba pills, just moments after…
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Thai Journalists Association urges PM’s team to stop intimidating media
The Thai Journalists Association urged officials working closely with the Prime Minister of Thailand, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, to refrain from any intimidating behaviour towards journalists following a recent confrontation between the PM and a reporter. The Thai premier was seen expressing irritation towards a journalist during an interview on June 4 regarding the ongoing conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. The 38 year…
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Hotel boss eyes Thai tourism slump as golden opportunity
Thailand’s tourism sector may be cooling off, but one hotel boss is turning up the heat — and he’s betting big on local travellers. Despite a slowdown in international arrivals, Koko Global Hospitality (Thailand) Co Ltd (KGH), the operator behind the Kokotel hotel chain, is expanding its footprint across the region. The company’s chief executive, Rei Matsuda, believes the current…
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Visa Las Vegas: Cops bust illegal workers in Chon Buri
A massive crackdown on illegal foreign workers has rocked Thailand’s party province of Chon Buri, with multiple raids, social media tip-offs, and a string of arrests hitting everything from restaurants to racy nightlife venues. A joint task force yesterday, June 11, stormed businesses in the Bang Lamung district, rounding up eight undocumented workers at a company in the Huay Yai…
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Teenagers injured in Bangkok shooting incident at home
Two teenagers were injured in a shooting incident today at their residence on Soi Veluwanaram 21, Don Mueang district, Bangkok. Police Lieutenant Colonel Jarukit Janrada, Deputy Inspector of Don Mueang Police Station, responded to the scene at 2am today, June 12, alongside the 191 patrol unit and Don Mueang patrol officers. The incident occurred at a single-storey townhouse, where two…
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Tragedy strikes: Missing granny found dead in Phuket canal
A peaceful afternoon in Phuket turned tragic after the body of a 72 year old woman was discovered in a canal, more than 24 hours after she reportedly vanished. The elderly woman was reported missing yesterday afternoon, June 11, when her family raised the alarm, fearing she may have fallen into the Bang Yai Canal in Phuket Town. Rescue workers…
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Welshman on life support after vanishing on Thai booze-up
A Welshman is on life support, clinging to life in a Pattaya hospital, after undergoing emergency brain surgery following a night out in Thailand. Ashton Jones disappeared without a trace while partying with pals in a Bangkok nightclub, only to be discovered hours later in a hospital bed 55 miles away from the Thai capital, hooked up to machines and…
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Splash warning: Thailand braces for monsoon madness
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued an urgent alert for the northeast of Thailand, warning of torrential downpours and thunderstorms set to drench the entire nation. Locals are urged to stay on high alert for flash floods and landslides, especially in those tricky hilly regions and low-lying areas. Farmers, take heed, it’s time to shield those crops from the impending…
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Thai man finds wood in leg wound after reckless treatment in Nakhon Sawan
A Thai woman took to social media to condemn Ladyao Hospital in the central province of Nakhon Sawan after her brother discovered two pieces of wood embedded in his wound three months after receiving reckless treatment there. The victim’s sister, using the Facebook account “N’Mim Mimja, shared pictures on Tuesday, June 10, showing the bloodied wooden fragments that were removed…
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Chinese man arrested for running unlicensed VVIP tour in Bangkok
A Chinese man has been arrested for operating a luxury VVIP programme for Chinese tourists in Bangkok’s historic Rattanakosin Island, despite not having the required permit. The suspect, identified as 25 year old Ling Zixiang, was detained near Tha Chang Pier on Maharat Road. The arrest was the result of a detailed investigation by tourist police, led by Police Major…
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Vietnamese call centre gang busted in Bangkok, millions seized
Thai police have dismantled a sophisticated call centre gang, run by 27 Vietnamese nationals, who were operating out of luxury villas on the outskirts of Bangkok. The gang’s elaborate romance scam targeted victims across Thailand, defrauding them of tens of millions of baht. Led by Police Lieutenant Colonel Paiboon Sorso, Deputy Superintendent of the Patrol Division, a team of 191…
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‘Dead’ man comes back to life, cries for help in Nonthaburi canal
Emergency responders in Nonthaburi were left stunned when a man, presumed dead and floating in a canal, suddenly cried out for help. The shocking turn of events left police and volunteers scrambling to rescue the man, who was later identified as 70 year old Kosem. Police from Bang Bua Thong station and Ruamkatanyu Foundation volunteers responded today, June 11, to…
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United Thai Nation Party in chaos over Cabinet reshuffle demands
The United Thai Nation (UTN) Party is in turmoil after 22 MPs, led by deputy leader Suchart Chomklin, submitted a letter to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Monday, calling for a reshuffle of the party’s ministers. The move, which has sparked internal conflict, suggests that the reshuffling of the Cabinet members is necessary to improve governance and crisis management. Suchart,…
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