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Woman accuses soldier boyfriend of assault, sharing explicit videos
A 22 year old woman from Sangkhaom district in Udon Thani province, accused her boyfriend, a soldier, of assaulting her and posting explicit videos on social media without her consent. The incident reportedly happened on February 3 when her boyfriend took her phone and shared private content on Facebook. The victim, Kade, is now seeking action against him. Kade, who…
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PPRP opposes casino legalisation, fears national harm
The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) announced its opposition to the government’s proposed bill on entertainment complexes, which aims to legalise casino gambling. The party argues that the legalisation of casinos could negatively impact Thailand and its citizens, while the bill disproportionately empowers the prime minister. The party plans to address the casino issue during the no-confidence debate it intends to…
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Middle-aged man crashes sedan into parked truck in Chon Buri
An incident involving a middle-aged man was reported today, February 6, when he allegedly drove a sedan into the back of a parked pickup truck in Chon Buri. The crash occurred outside the Oum Rak Animal Hospital on Samed-Angsila Road, Mueang district, Chon Buri province, and left the sedan severely damaged. The driver, appearing to be in his 50s or 60s,…
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Pattaya shooting leads to surrender of two suspects
A violent incident in Pattaya involving a shooting has led to the surrender of two people, including the father of a 14 year old girl involved in a dispute with another teenager. The shooting resulted in injuries to three people. Two men, 36 year old Kittisak and 30 year old Ekachai, turned themselves in to the Pattaya police on Tuesday,…
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Motorcycle dispute turns violent in Nong Prue, Chon Buri
A confrontation over a borrowed motorcycle led to a violent altercation at a rented room in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri. Following a dispute about the motorcycle, which had been altered, the borrower was attacked with a knife. At 10.06pm, yesterday, February 5, a report of an assault was received by the Sawang Boriboon Rescue Radio Centre. Emergency…
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Caught with his visa down: Thai cops snare suspected American pedophile
In a dramatic swoop, Thai immigration officers uncovered an alleged American pedophile in the unsuspecting town of Nakhon Ratchasima after police discovered the 57 year old had overstayed his visa. Overstaying his welcome by far more than a few days, the man, named Negri, is a key suspect on the FBI’s radar, hunted down for harrowing charges encompassing child exploitation…
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Prisoners in Thailand may earn early release by reading books
The Department of Corrections (DoC) is considering the implementation of reading as a criterion for prisoners’ early release, as announced by Justice Minister Police Colonel Tawee Sodsong. The proposal involves a project where inmates could earn one day of parole for each book they read while incarcerated. The initiative is designed to encourage learning and ensure prisoners receive basic education…
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Thailand heat up by 3°C, PM2.5 levels to rise across regions
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning about an increase in temperatures by 1 to 3 degrees Celsius across Thailand and a likely rise in PM2.5 toxic dust levels, affecting nearly all regions. The south will experience rain, with residents advised to take health precautions until today, February 6. The 24-hour weather forecast predicts weakening high-pressure systems over northeast…
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Escaped Thai inmate from Nonthaburi caught on Chon Buri beach
Police arrested an inmate who had escaped from Nonthaburi Provincial Prison on February 2 while enjoying the beach in Chon Buri. The 32 year old prisoner, Wasan Obnual, seized an opportunity while working for the Department of Corrections at the Corrections Museum in Nonthaburi to escape. He immediately took a taxi back home, which was close to both the museum…
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Trump’s mad, mad, mad, mad world—now with extra madness
It’s a mad, mad, mad, mad, world, about to get a whole lot madder under newly elected United States President Donald Trump. The 78 year old alleged leader of the free world, not content with stirring a hornet’s nest by saying he plans to take over Greenland and make Canada a US state, yesterday, February 5, he announced plans to…
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Phatthalung woman detains parents over 30 million baht
A 46 year old Thai woman accused her 50 year old sister of detaining their parents in a rented house for over three months. The woman, Kulisara, claims her sister, Kirati administered psychiatric medication without a doctor’s prescription, allegedly to seize a 30 million baht inheritance. Kulisara reported the incident to the police in Mueang district, Phatthalung province, seeking to…
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Anutin: Thaksin still has political power despite election results
Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul countered assertions that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has lost his political influence. Anutin maintains that Thaksin continues to wield significant political power. “Warriors are warriors. To underestimate Thaksin or say he is losing his magic can bring [the big mouth] an unprecedented disaster.” The statement follows analyses from political commentators questioning Thaksin’s influence after…
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Unregistered hotels could boost tourism revenue to 3.5 trillion baht
Unregistered hotel operators entering the registration system could significantly increase hidden tourism revenues, potentially reaching 3.5 trillion baht if successful, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry. Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong stated that the annual revenue reported by the ministry is lower than the actual tourism figures due to the extensive informal economy, which includes illegal accommodations and…
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Nonthaburi: Retired teacher loses 2 million baht in call centre scam
A retired teacher fell victim to a call centre scam, losing 2 million baht after being convinced by fraudsters. The incident took place on February 3, when scammers contacted the elderly woman via a messaging app, impersonating officials from the Ministry of Finance. The scammers persuaded the woman that her bank account should not hold more than 2 million baht,…
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Thai man throws ex-girlfriend down stairs, threatens to share explicit videos
In a shocking display of violence, a Thai man reportedly threw his girlfriend down a 1.7-metre stairwell outside her workplace in the eastern province of Rayong. Not content with this abhorrent act, he brazenly took to social media, offering explicit videos as a twisted bounty for any information on her whereabouts. The Facebook page Jmoi v+ shared security camera footage…
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Thai hostages freed by Hamas to return home on Febraury 8
Five Thai nationals held hostage by the Palestinian group Hamas for over a year, are scheduled to return home on Saturday, February 8, as stated by Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa. Yesterday, February 4, the minister updated on the repatriation efforts from Israel. The Thai hostages returning are Sathien Suwannakham, Pongsak Thaenna, Watchara Sriaou, Surasak Rumnao, and Bannawat Saethao. While their return…
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Over 27 tonnes of illegal drugs to be destroyed in ONCB crackdown
Over 27 tonnes of illegal drugs are set to be destroyed tomorrow as part of drug eradication efforts by the Office of Narcotics Control Board (ONCB). Apikit Chrojprasert, Deputy Secretary General of the ONCB, attended an event yesterday, February 4, alongside police and other officials to prepare for the large-scale incineration of illegal drugs. The total weight of drugs confiscated…
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Trunk road surprise: Prachin Buri motorists have elephant-sized scare
Motorists in Prachin Buri province experienced a heart-stopping moment when two wild elephants wandered onto a public road, narrowly avoiding a collision with passing vehicles. The dramatic incident has reignited concerns over human-wildlife conflict in the region. The elephants, which had strayed from Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary, were spotted near Ban Hua Sa School in Si Maha Phot…
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Thai woman suspected of burning father to death in Kalasin
Police suspect a Thai woman of burning her father to death in a hut in the Isaan province of Kalasin on January 31. The woman continues to deny the accusation. The fire broke out in the hut in the Khong Chai district of Kalasin on January 31, and the body of a 73 year old man, Boonliang Jansri, was found…
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Troublemaker arrested after assaulting elderly man in Nonthaburi
Police in Bang Bua Thong district, Nonthaburi province, yesterday apprehended a notorious troublemaker who had assaulted an elderly man, causing two fractures in his leg. The perpetrator, identified as 29 year old Tosapol, was found hiding in his home after the incident. According to Police Colonel Pruet Jamrunsa, the arrest took place yesterday, February 4, at 11.45pm, following a report…
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CH7HD joins forces with Columbia Pictures Aquaverse
CH7HD, Thailand’s leading television network, and Amazon Falls, the operator of Columbia Pictures Aquaverse, yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at Studio 8, Building 7, CH7HD Headquarters. This partnership establishes a strategic alliance aimed at developing and producing high-quality content, as well as organising large-scale entertainment events nationwide. By leveraging the distinctive strengths of both organisations, they seek to…
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Jealous Thai man smashes ex-wife’s car, writes vulgarities on it
A Thai man in Pattaya apologised to his ex-wife after smashing her car and writing vulgar words on the vehicle yesterday, February 4. The 24 year old Thai woman, Thananya Khunwiset, filed a complaint against her ex-husband, 26 year old Thanadon, for causing damage to her car, a dark blue Honda Brio with the registration plate ขน 1747 Chon Buri.…
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Man arrested after girlfriend’s suspicious death in Chon Buri hospital
A young man has been arrested after taking his dead girlfriend to a hospital, claiming she had slipped in the bathroom. Medical staff at the Laem Chabang Hospital in Chon Buri, however, found suspicious signs, including bruises on her body, face, and eyes. They decided to lock the emergency room and notified the police. The man, Suwan Boonkhao, later confessed…
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Bus crash in Tak leaves driver, attendant dead, 35 tourists hurt
A bus driver and attendant died when a bus collided with a tree in the Wang Chao district of Tak province. The incident also left 35 foreign tourists injured. Police Colonel Wasan Sirikanjakom, head of Wang Chao Police Station, today, February 5, at 1.20am received a report from the Tak Provincial Police emergency centre about the accident on National Highway…
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Thailand’s new digital entry rule sparks panic: TM6 form
Thailand’s latest travel rule is set to shake up the entry process for all foreign visitors but with just a few months to go, crucial details remain missing. From May 1, all non-Thai passport holders must complete the Thai Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before travelling, replacing the outdated TM6 paper form. The online submission will require personal details, travel plans,…
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Romance scammer ‘Noon Hundred Faces’ caught after 4 million baht loss
Police arrested a Thai woman, known as “Noon Hundred Faces,” in Chon Buri for operating a romance scam and swindling more than 4 million baht from victims. Four victims filed complaints against the 29 year old Thai woman, Pinyaphak, also known as Noon, for deceiving them out of money. Most of the victims fell prey to Pinyaphak’s romance scam operation,…
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Police raid Pattaya nightclubs in surprise crackdown
Pattaya’s nightlife came under the spotlight as Tourist Police and Chon Buri Immigration officers launched surprise raids on entertainment venues on February 3. The operation, conducted under the 5 Safe policy, aimed to crack down on drugs, weapons, human trafficking, and illegal foreign workers while ensuring overall safety. Police targeted popular nightlife hotspots along Pattaya Third Road, where foreign tourists…
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Tutor arrested for alleged sexual assaults in Pathum Thani
A tutor has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting three female students, including an 18 year old who endured the abuse in hopes of entering a prestigious university. The police have filed severe charges and opposed bail, suspecting more victims. Yesterday, February 4 at 5.30pm, Pavena Hongsakul, Chairperson of the Pavena Hongsakul Foundation for Women and Children, accompanied the parents…
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Escaped Thai inmate suspected of hunting wife’s lover in Bangkok
The father of an inmate who escaped from a prison in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok on February 2 suspected his son fled after learning about his wife’s lover. The escaped inmate, 32 year old Wasan Obnual, was arrested for snatching in September 2022 and sentenced to three years in prison. He had been imprisoned at Nonthaburi Provincial Prison for nine…
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Floral justice: Sharp-eyed garland vendor helps snare temple thief
A flower garland vendor noticed suspicious behaviour from a middle-aged man near a temple in Lop Buri province, leading to his capture and the recovery of several stolen items. Yesterday, February 4, Police Lieutenant Colonel Prayoon Wisetchat from Ban Mi Police Station received a report from Phra Ajarn Thanong Kittipanyo, the abbot of Wat Khao Sanamjang, stating that villagers and…
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