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Couple arrested for online gambling scheme promising 50000 baht prizes
The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau apprehended a couple involved in operating an online gambling activity named Egg Pick for Luck and Wealth, based in Nakhon Pathom province. The couple reportedly lured participants with cash prizes up to 50,000 baht, generating a monthly income of 400,000 baht. Police Lieutenant General Trirong Phiwphan, together with other senior officials, yesterday, April 28, announced…
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Thai national park wildfire hero dies in motorcycle accident
A tragic incident unfolded in Chiang Mai over the weekend when a 62 year old volunteer firefighter lost his life after his motorcycle plunged off a hill road following a long day battling wildfires. Manit Sawansu, a dedicated volunteer ranger with the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP), had been working tirelessly to combat the raging fires…
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He said, they said: RTA hits back over academic’s lèse majesté row
The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has fired back after a political bust-up over its decision to pursue lèse majesté charges against an academic, insisting it’s got every right to defend the monarchy, no matter who’s in the dock. RTA spokesperson Major General Winthai Suvari waded into the Paul Chambers controversy yesterday, April 28, confirming that Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC)…
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Rate expectations: BoT tipped to slash interest rates
Thailand’s top bankers are bracing for a financial shake-up, with the central bank set to cut interest rates this week as economic headwinds from abroad leave growth floundering. The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is widely expected to trim its key policy rate by 0.25 percentage points tomorrow, April 30, as the kingdom battles a growing storm of economic setbacks. Kasikorn…
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Factory worker found dead with injuries in Chon Buri room
A factory worker was found dead in his rented room in Si Racha district, Chon Buri province, yesterday, April 28. The 40 year old, identified as Montree, bore bruises on his face and body, and there were traces of blood splattered across the room. Police Colonel Tosawat Phothisa from Nong Kham Police Station received the report of the death. Officers, including…
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Fruit vendor arrested for distributing child pornography in Thailand
The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) in Nonthaburi yesterday held a press conference announcing the arrest of a fruit seller who was also distributing child pornography for financial gain. Police Lieutenant General Trirong Phiwphan, along with other senior officers, detailed the investigation that led to the capture of 32 year old Thammasorn, a fruit vendor from Chon Buri, who was…
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Phuket man injures neck with knife after forgetting to take his pills
In Kathu district, Phuket, a 41 year old man was hospitalised after inflicting a knife wound upon himself at his residence yesterday, April 28. Police were alerted by a relative about his erratic behaviour, prompting a response from officers. Upon arrival at the house on Soi Irrawaddy 6/3 around 10.15am, officers from Kathu Police Station discovered the man on a…
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Teenager reels in thief after mobile snatched at Pattaya pier
A teenager’s quiet night of squid fishing in Pattaya turned into a real catch of the day, when a suspected thief tried to make off with his mobile, only to get hooked and hauled in by a quick-thinking witness. It was around 9pm on Sunday, April 27, when a peaceful evening at Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya was interrupted by…
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High drama! Pattaya cannabis shop worker hurt in late-night attack
A late-night horror unfolded at a Pattaya cannabis shop when a terrified female store worker was attacked by a crazed customer, sparking fresh fears over security in Thailand’s booming weed industry. Just steps from the busy Tony Intersection on South Pattaya Road, and worryingly close to a traffic police booth, a young woman’s nightmare began at around 11pm on Sunday,…
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Summer storm hits Thailand with heavy rain and hail
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a forecast warning of a summer storm affecting 58 provinces with heavy rain, strong winds, hail, and possible lightning. The announcement yesterday, April 28, to Thursday, May 1, with regions in northern and northeastern Thailand expected to be affected. The TMD’s 24-hour forecast indicates that upper Thailand will experience summer storms, characterised by thunderstorms,…
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Iranian couple nicked after pulling sneaky money scam on tourists
Holidaymakers in Pattaya got more than they bargained for when a smooth-talking Iranian couple allegedly fleeced unsuspecting tourists out of their hard-earned cash before the long arm of the law finally caught up with them. Pattaya Tourist Police chiefs Police Lieutenant Colonel Torlap Tinamat, Pol. Lt. Col. Supharat Meeprecha, Pol. Maj. Apichart Jarurak, with Chon Buri Immigration Police yesterday, April…
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Chinese man denied bail for transgender’s murder in Pattaya
The 42 year old Chinese national, arrested for the murder of a 25 year old transgender woman in Pattaya, was denied bail after a three-hour-long interrogation today, April 28. Officers cited the severity of the crime, along with concerns of his fleeing, as the reason. Following the investigation, Tongyuen Fu, a was escorted to the Pattaya Provincial Court, where police implemented…
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Bangkok officials embezzlement charges for fake bus repairs
Police General Adisorn Ngamjitsuksrisuk, an advisor to the Governor of Bangkok, revealed details of a major corruption case involving the alleged embezzlement of funds intended for the repair of large buses under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA). The case was uncovered by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG), which discovered irregularities in the disbursement of repair budgets. The investigation…
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Xin Ke Yuan Steel’s licences revoked after legal violations
Industry Minister Akanat Promphan announced today that Xin Ke Yuan Steel Co Ltd will have its operating licences permanently revoked, alongside a nationwide ban on its use of induction furnace (IF) technology, following multiple legal violations on the State Audit Office (SAO) building. Akanat explained that Xin Ke Yuan Steel had violated several legal regulations and would face an investigation…
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Yala police officers injured in devastating roadside bomb attack
An explosive attack targeted a patrol vehicle in Yala province, resulting in severe injuries to three Border Patrol Police officers. The incident occurred while they were returning from a medical check-up in Yala city. One officer later succumbed to injuries, and two others remain in critical condition. The attack took place in Thanto district, Yala, affecting officers from the Border…
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PM visits Sakon Nakhon to address water quality, support tourism projects
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra visited Sakon Nakhon province today to review water management efforts and receive progress updates from Sakon Nakhon Governor Chusak Ruaying at Don Koen Public Park in Mueang district. The governor reported concerns about the deteriorating water quality and ecosystem of Nong Han Lake, which has become a major discharge point for untreated household wastewater. Rapid weed…
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Chinese national arrested in Bangkok for counterfeit goods
Police apprehended a 48 year old Chinese national at a well-known shopping mall in the Pratunam area of Bangkok, today, April 28. The suspect, Yang Jin, was caught smuggling and selling counterfeit goods, with over 27,856 items seized from his store. The operation was led by Police Major General Tasnaphum Charupraphan, with Police Colonel Phuwadech Julkasevi and Police Lieutenant Visarut…
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Drunk driver in Lamphun mows down mechanic in pre-dawn smash
A Phayao mechanic lost his life in a fatal collision in Lamphun province early this morning after a pickup truck, driven by an individual with a blood alcohol level of 240 milligrammes, veered off the road and struck his motorbike. Police from Ban Hong district in Chiang Mai today, April 28, received reports of a vehicle collision on the Li-Lamphun…
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Foreign Lamborghini driver condemned for dangerous driving
Thai netizens condemned a foreigner in a Lamborghini caught driving dangerously through Phuket. Accusations are flying, with locals alleging that police allow wealthy foreigners to dodge justice by flashing cash. A Thai driver captured the heated exchange with the foreign man and his Thai wife, sharing the explosive video on the Phuket Times Facebook page. The page subsequently shared the…
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Fugitive ferry fiend finally caught after 15-year hunt
After evading capture for over 15 years, a former ferry conductor from Khlong Saen Saep has been apprehended for luring and assaulting a 13 year old regular passenger. The incident occurred in a hotel room where the victim was later threatened into silence. Today, April 28, Police Major General Songklot Krikkritaya, commander of the Anti-Human Trafficking Division, ordered the arrest…
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Three Uyghurs relocated to Canada after decade-long detention in Thailand
Three Uyghurs, formerly held at Suan Phlu Immigration Detention Centre, have been relocated to a third country, finally putting an end to an extended diplomatic situation lasting over ten years. As confirmed by government and diplomatic sources, the Uyghurs have been transferred to Canada, following an agreement between Thai and Canadian officials. These individuals had been detained since 2014. This…
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Gunman arrested after killing 17 year old girl over glance exchange
Lam Luk Ka Police Station officers arrested a Thai gunman who killed a 17 year old girl at the weekend following an exchange of glances at a barbecue restaurant in the central province of Pathum Thani on April 20. The 17 year old victim, Wanwisa, also known as Tangmo, lost her life after a fatal shooting on a road in…
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Death dash: Thai man killed after running into traffic in Chon Buri
A 35 year old Thai man met a tragic end on Ban Huai Khai Nao Road, Bang Lamung, when he deliberately darted into oncoming traffic. While one quick-thinking driver narrowly swerved to avoid him, a second vehicle was unable to stop in time, resulting in a fatal collision. Police Lieutenant Monthathip Thongsai from the Huai Yai Police Station received a…
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Foreign Instagrammer slammed for climbing Bangkok’s ghost tower
Both Thai and international netizens criticised a foreign Instagrammer and his friend for breaking into and climbing the renowned ghost tower in Bangkok. The Instagram user, @ryan_rrobertson, shared a video of himself and his friend climbing multiple skyscrapers in various countries. His most recent video showed them at the top of the famous Sathorn Unique Tower in Bangkok. The property…
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Toyota Vios driver shoots truck driver in Prachuap Khiri Khan
In a shocking early morning showdown, a Toyota Vios driver unleashed six bullets at a truck driver, leaving him critically injured. The dramatic incident unfolded yesterday, April 27, on Phetkasem Road’s southbound stretch near kilometre marker 315 + 600 in the heart of Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan district. The gunman later handed himself over to the police. The car involved,…
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PP urges govt to drop charges against US academic for tariff talks
The People’s Party (PP), currently in opposition, is advocating for the government to drop charges against American academic Paul Chambers, highlighting its potential impact on tariff negotiations with the United States. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has associated the delay in tariff discussions with US national security concerns. He also referred to legal cases involving Americans, possibly alluding to the…
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2 British men fined after clash with group of Thai men in Pattaya
Two British men clashed with a group of Thai men at a convenience store in Pattaya and were ordered to pay 15,000 baht in compensation. The news Facebook page เจ๊มà¸à¸¢ v+ (Jamoi v+) reported the incident yesterday, April 27, and attached a video of the altercation to the post. The initial cause of the confrontation was a road dispute between…
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Thailand PM pushes major transport projects in northeast region
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is advocating for major transport development projects in northeast Thailand, aligning with an upcoming mobile Cabinet meeting agenda in Nakhon Phanom tomorrow, April 29. This initiative precedes the PM’s scheduled visit to the area today, where the government is considering transport projects in Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, and Mukdahan provinces. The aim is to transform the…
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PPRP vows not to rejoin Thai government coalition
Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader General Prawit Wongsuwon affirmed that the PPRP will not re-enter the government coalition. He dispelled rumours suggesting that its MPs had defected to the coalition Kla Dharma Party. Yesterday, April 27, the same day PPRP unveiled a new party logo, Prawit denied any intentions among the party’s MPs to defect, noting that all members were present…
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Boy shot dead by cousin after psychic’s chilling prediction
Police in Udon Thani are investigating the heartbreaking death of a 10 year old boy who was accidentally shot by his cousin, also aged 10, while playing with their grandfather’s antique gun. In a chilling twist, a fortune teller had reportedly predicted the youngster’s death, warning of danger after the boy survived several near-misses in the months leading up to…
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