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Senators urge justice minister’s removal over election probe
A group of senators is advocating for the dismissal of Justice Minister Police Colonel Tawee Sodsong due to the Department of Special Investigation’s (DSI) plan to examine complaints linked to last year’s Senate election. The DSI is set to convene on Tuesday, February 25, to deliberate on whether to pursue an investigation into vote-fixing allegations. This follows demands from unsuccessful…
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Man fatally shot while fishing in Ang Thong province
A man was fatally shot while fishing with friends outside a house in Ang Thong province. The incident occurred today, February 23 at 3am when gunmen approached the group, asked for the victim by name, and then opened fire. The victim fell into a canal and drowned, and the attackers returned to fire additional shots. Police Lieutenant Colonel Wiwat Pawong,…
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Thai man chases foreigner with knife in Pattaya after fare dispute
In Pattaya, a Thai man was observed pursuing a foreigner with a knife along Jomtien Second Road, allegedly due to a fare dispute. The incident was initially reported on February 21, when a video was posted to a Facebook group. The footage depicted a Thai man, donning a full-face helmet, chasing a foreigner on the street with a knife. The…
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Thunderstorms and strong winds across 39 Thai provinces
Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) warned 39 provinces about thunderstorms, strong winds, hail, and potential lightning today, February 23. A new high-pressure system from China has moved into northern Vietnam and is expected to cover northeastern Thailand and the South China Sea, bringing moisture from the South China Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. This will result in unstable weather in…
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Chiang Mai loan shark arrested for illegal high-interest lending
A 33 year old man known as Oat has been apprehended for leading an illegal loan operation in Chiang Mai, involving high interest rates and intimidation tactics. This follows reports of aggressive debt collection methods in the Chai Sathan subdistrict of Saraphi district. Yesterday, February 21, the loan shark gang reportedly threatened debtors at their homes. Social media posts revealed…
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British man drops cocaine at Phuket Airport and causes a scene
A British man caused a scene at Phuket International Airport on February 18 after allegedly dropping a bag of cocaine while rolling on the floor in a frantic outburst. The suspect, who had arrived from Shanghai on Juneyao Air flight HO 1323, reportedly began shouting and rolling on the ground, drawing the attention of immigration officers. Footage shows him lying…
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Fake doctor arrested at Samut Prakan clinic for illegal practice
A fake doctor was apprehended at a clinic in Phra Samut Chedi while administering injections to a patient. This occurred around 3pm yesterday, February 21. Nuttanaporn Wongboonkeokul, a 32 year old pharmacist and head of the consumer protection and pharmaceutical health group in Samut Prakan province, alongside Police Lieutenant Colonel Prayoon Pattanuli, Deputy Superintendent of Investigation at Phra Samut Chedi…
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Suphan Buri temple abbot arrested for child assault and indecent images
A temple abbot in Suphan Buri has been arrested for sexually assaulting a 13 year old child and capturing indecent images. Police promptly coordinated with the monastic council to defrock the abbot, who now faces legal proceedings. On February 21, a complaint was filed against the abbot of a temple in Dan Chang district, Suphan Buri province, accusing him of…
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Bangkok faces severe air pollution as PM2.5 levels rise
The Pollution Control Department has issued a warning concerning high PM2.5 levels across 32 provinces in Thailand, with Bangkok experiencing the most severe pollution. Predictions indicate that PM2.5 levels in Bangkok and its vicinity are likely to rise in the upcoming week. Yesterday, February 21, the Air Pollution Resolution Communication Centre of the Pollution Control Department released a report on…
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Man arrested for distributing child pornography on social media
Police apprehended a 44 year old man, Pattanakorn (surname withheld), for allegedly distributing child pornography on social media under account X. He is accused of creating and sharing content featuring people in school and various professional uniforms to lure victims into secret groups with a membership fee. The arrest took place at his residence in Mueang district, Nakhon Ratchasima province…
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White Lotus season 3 boosts Koh Samui tourism by 88%
The third season of the HBO series The White Lotus has led to an 88% increase in Internet searches for Koh Samui and a 44% rise in hotel bookings on the island, according to tourism executives. The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) predicts that Koh Samui may not experience a low season this year due to the popularity of the…
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Phuket police arrest 13 Chinese tourists in illegal gambling raid
Phuket Provincial Police arrested 13 Chinese tourists involved in an illegal gambling operation in Phuket Town, supported by locals. The raid, led by Police Colonel Ekkalak Boonsangcharoen, occurred at the Phuket Poker Sports Club in Soi Poonphol at 11pm on February 20. The gambling venue, managed by a Thai national, was secretly catering to Chinese gamblers. During the operation, police…
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Sai Mai man threatens neighbours, arrested for guns and meth
Police in Sai Mai district apprehended a man for illegal possession of firearms and drugs, following a domestic dispute where he allegedly threatened neighbours afterwards. The arrest took place yesterday, February 20, at 2.30pm at his residence in Sai Mai, Bangkok. The arrest took place after police received complaints from locals about a neighbour brandishing a weapon following an argument…
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Third time’s the harm: Bangkok gambling den busted yet again
A major gambling den in Don Mueang, Bangkok was raided and dismantled yesterday, February 20 at 3pm. This recent raid marks the third time the establishment has been raided since 2024. Officers, led by Police Major General Jesada Suaysom and Police Major General Chotiwat Lueangwilai, executed a search warrant at a property located in Soi Songprapha 1, Don Mueang district,…
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Thailand and Laos to boost trade and security ties by 2027
Thailand and Laos agreed to a commitment to enhance collaboration across several sectors, including bolstering border security, addressing haze problems, and setting a joint trade target of US$11 billion (369.9 billion baht) by 2027. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra held a meeting yesterday, February 20, with her Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone at Government House in Bangkok. During the meeting, the two…
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Maid to misbehave: Cleaner caught red-handed in CCTV sting
In a crooked web of betrayal within the private confines of a family home, a Thai housemaid was arrested by police after her secret life of crime was laid bare by unforgiving lens of CCTV. Naphonthip “Kan” a 46 year old housemaid from Phitsanulok, faces charges of theft after swiping a fortune in gold and jewellery from her employer to…
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Australian couple arrested for snatching belongings from Phuket tourists
Police today arrested an Australian couple for snatching the belongings of two foreign tourists in the Rawai area of Phuket on Wednesday, February 19. The first victim filed a complaint at Chalong Police Station at around 9.30pm, today, February 21, stating that two thieves on a motorcycle snatched her bag while she was outside a convenience store on Soi Samakkhi…
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Temple abbot arrested for child pornography possession
Police arrested a temple abbot in Suphan Buri on charges of possessing and distributing exploitative materials of minors. The suspect also faces additional charges related to the abuse of a temple assistant. Today, February 21, Police Colonel Peera Assawapiboonphol, Superintendent of Suphan Buri Provincial Police Investigation Division, ordered an operation at Nong Chaeng temple in Dan Chang district, Suphan Buri…
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Thai man shares ex-girlfriend’s explicit images online after car dispute
A Thai woman urged netizens to help her report a post as spam after her ex-boyfriend shared her explicit images on X (formerly Twitter) following a dispute over car payments. The victim shared her story yesterday, February 20, with the news Facebook page เจ๊มà¸à¸¢ v+ (Jmoi v+). She revealed that her ex-boyfriend, identified as Boy, blackmailed her by threatening to share…
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Foreign tourist jumps from moving tuk tuk in Phuket (video)
A foreign tourist jumped out of a moving tuk tuk on a road in the Patong area of Phuket yesterday, February 20. Details of his injuries and the reason behind his actions have not been reported. Phuket Hotnews shared dashcam footage of the unexpected jump yesterday. The incident occurred as a red tuk tuk travelled from the Patong area towards…
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Thai woman fined for letting foreigner drive tuk tuk in Phuket
A Thai woman faces a fine for allowing a foreign tourist to drive her tuk tuk in Phuket yesterday, February 20. The Facebook news page Phuket Times yesterday shared pictures of a foreign man driving a light blue tuk tuk along a Phuket road, accompanied by a caption criticising the foreigner for allegedly working illegally in Thailand. The caption read……
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Caught in the act: Khon Kaen cops bust hotel prostitution racket
Khon Kaen police smashed an alleged prostitution ring operating brazenly in a well-known hotel, in a sensational sting operation. A Khon Kaen police spokesperson called the operation a “masterstroke in undercover policing,” cornering the suspect right in the heart of the city’s hospitality scene. The drama unfolded in the early hours of this morning, February 21, as Khon Kaen’s Provincial…
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Drug suspect arrested in Rawai sea gypsy village in Phuket
A 30 year old man was arrested during an anti-drug raid at the sea gypsy village in Rawai, Phuket, where officers seized a substantial quantity of illicit drugs. The operation was conducted by the Special Operations Unit of the Phuket office of the Department of Local Administration (DOLA), led by Akkara Suwatthikul. The raid followed intelligence reports suggesting that drugs…
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Foul play: Thai rubber plantation cockfight ruffled by police raid
Royal Thai Police (RTP) yesterday swooped on an illicit cockfighting ring hidden in the heart of a rubber plantation in Nakhon Si Thammarat. The brazen operation unfolded yesterday, February 20 at 4.30pm, catching both gamblers and organisers off guard. The ringmaster had audaciously chosen to stage these brutal battles only on Buddhist holy days but his cunning plan unravelled spectacularly.…
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Little thieves in big trouble: Teenagers nabbed for stealing motorcycles
Chachoengsao province was rocked by a cheeky two-wheeled crime spree as local police uncovered a shocking twist: the culprits behind the stolen motorcycles were none other than a trio of audacious teenagers aged just 13 to 15. Leading the pint-sized pilferers was a 15 year old ringleader with a foot already in legal trouble, having been out on bail for a…
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Peeping Tom busted: Ex-brother-in-law’s 3-year peep show horror
In a perverted tale of betrayal and invasion of privacy, an ex-brother-in-law has been arrested for being a Peeping Tom after waging a sinister three-year campaign of secret filming, threats, and harassment against his own sister-in-law. The sordid saga unfolded with the arrest of 30 year old Kaweedech (surname withheld) yesterday, February 20, after his relentless torment of his former…
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2 Indian men attacked in Pattaya for allegedly groping Thai women
A gang of Thai people attacked two Indian men for allegedly groping the breasts and bottoms of two Thai women on a road along Pattaya Beach. The altercation occurred near Pattaya Beach at around 5.30am,yesterday, February 20. CCTV footage showed two Indian men running away from a group of Thai women. The women were heard screaming for help, prompting motorcycle taxi…
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Rice and fall: Thailand faces grain pains as India lifts export limits
Thailand’s rice market, once riding high, now faces a shaky season as Indian export restrictions relax, threatening to steal the spotlight and curb the kingdom’s grain gains. After a bumper year, it seems that the golden grains might lose their sparkle, casting a shadow on Thailand’s export figures. Despite a slight boost in Thai rice production, set to rise by…
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Cheers: Thailand’s booze rules shake-up promises economic tonic
In a move that could pop the cork on a 100-billion-baht economic boom, Thailand is considering scrapping its afternoon booze sales ban: a measure that could turn holidaymakers’ frowns upside down and get tills ringing right across the Land of Smiles. Industry leaders are raising a glass to the potential windfall, with the promise that lifting these restrictions could lure…
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3 year old Thai boy killed and 11 others injured in Phang Nga bus accident
A three year old Thai boy lost his life in a coach bus accident that also injured 11 others in the southern province of Phang Nga. Officers from Takua Thung Police Station were alerted to the accident on Phetchakasem Road in the Takua Thung district at around 6pm, yesterday, February 20. Upon investigation, they found the overturned coach on the left…
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