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2 e-cigarette vendors surrender after shooting 2 police in Pathum Thani
Two e-cigarette vendors surrendered to police at Pak Khlong Rangsit Police Station in the central province of Pathum Thani after shooting two police officers during a sting operation on Sunday, June 29. The 28 year old Police Sergeant Autsanai Rueangsai posed as a parcel delivery rider to buy an e-cigarette from the primary suspect, 35 year old Naphontorn “Toon” Fakfueangboon.…
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Motorcyclist dies after crash on Pattaya-Bangkok motorway
A tragic incident occurred when a motorcyclist veered off the road, crashing into a Pattaya-Bangkok motorway bridge railing, resulting in the rider’s fatal fall from a height of 5 metres. Rescue efforts were in vain as the injuries proved too severe. At 3.06am today, July 1, the Sawan Boriboon Pattaya Rescue Centre received reports of a motorcycle accident on the motorway…
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Storming the banks: Tree tops ATMs in Bangkok showdown
A powerful storm barrelled through Bangkok at the weekend, toppling a massive banyan tree that smashed into a row of bank ATMs in front of the Din Daeng 2 Housing Authority office. Despite the chaos, an unflappable woman calmly continued her cash withdrawal in one of the dangerously tilted booths. A photo of her undeterred focus amid the wreckage on…
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Rescuers retrieve 8 bodies from Saraburi factory fire, 2 still missing
A rescue team successfully brought a fire at a tissue factory in the central province of Saraburi under control and retrieved eight bodies from the scene. Two other victims remain missing. The blaze reportedly broke out at the tissue paper factory in the Hemaraj Industrial Estate, located in Bua Loi subdistrict, Nong Khae district, Saraburi province, at around 12pm yesterday,…
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Slithery surprise: Indian caught smuggling live snakes into Mumbai
An Indian passenger arriving from Bangkok was arrested at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on June 27 after customs officers uncovered a shocking stash of 16 live snakes concealed in his luggage. Yes, you read that right—live snakes! It’s a case that’s leaving everyone wondering: what exactly was he trying to scale his way through? The incident unfolded when…
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Thai-phoon forecast: TMD warns of heavy rain across the nation
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning for severe weather across Thailand, predicting heavy rain, particularly in the south with a 40% chance, and in the north, northeast, central, and eastern regions, including Bangkok, with a chance of 60 to 70%. The weather forecast for the next 24 hours indicates heavy rainfall in several provinces due to the moderate…
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Weed out competition: Thailand’s cannabis shops face crackdown
Thailand’s once-thriving cannabis industry is about to face its biggest shake-up yet, with new regulations that could see up to 12,000 cannabis flower shops shut down by the end of the year. The country’s Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) revealed a wave of stringent rules that could spell the end for many who have jumped on the…
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Canadian man caught trying to ‘bag’ heroin at Bangkok airport
In a bizarre bid to ‘bag’ a fortune, a Canadian man was arrested at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Bangkok, after attempting to smuggle over three kilogrammes of heroin hidden in women’s handbags. The suspect, on his way to Taiwan, was caught in the act yesterday, June 30, after sharp-eyed customs officers became suspicious of his luggage. When they ran the bags…
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Fire at Saraburi paper factory claims 6 lives and leaves over 10 missing
A fire at a paper factory in the central province of Saraburi reportedly claimed six lives, with at least 13 people reported missing at the time of reporting. The Facebook page Fire & Rescue Thailand reported at 1.20pm today, June 30, that the blaze broke out at a paper factory in the WHA Industrial Estate, also known as Hemaraj Land…
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District official arrested for extorting migrant work permit fees in Chiang Mai
A senior district official in Chiang Mai was arrested for allegedly extorting millions of baht from brokers handling migrant worker registrations. Officials from the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC), and police units apprehended a man named Boonyarit, who is the chief registrar of the Region 5 Registration Centre and district chief of San Sai, at…
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Karen refugee suspected in brutal murder of Thai employer
A Karen refugee from Myanmar was suspected of the murder of his Thai employer in Chiang Mai’s Mae Chaem district before fleeing to a refugee centre in Mae Hong Son province. The incident took place on June 27 when police were alerted to a murder in a mountain orchard in Ban Mae Satop Tai, Mae Suek subdistrict. Officers from Mae…
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Man detained in Pattaya for attempted gold shop robbery
A man was arrested in Pattaya after he allegedly planned a gold shop robbery to cover debts from stock trading losses, but he hesitated to act upon his plans, which led to his arrest. Police detained the suspect, identified as 31 year old Phermphol, at 6.36pm yesterday, June 29, at a department store in North Pattaya, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung…
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Brawl erupts between Swedish national and Thai men in Pattaya
A Swedish man took legal action against a group of Thai men following a gang assault in Soi Bua Khao, Pattaya, yesterday, June 29. One of the Thai men involved defended the group’s actions, claiming the foreigner acted violently. A video of the incident circulated on Thai social media, showing a foreign man pushing a Thai woman to the ground…
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Pheu Thai delays casino bill debate for further review
The Pheu Thai Party has announced a delay in the debate over the proposed casino-entertainment complex bill, initially scheduled for July 3. The postponement, which extends the timeline by about a month, is attributed to the need for further review rather than political discord. Danuporn Punnakanta, a Pheu Thai Party MP and spokesperson, confirmed the delay and emphasised that the…
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Australian man smashes window and hurls objects from Pattaya hotel
An Australian man caused a scene yesterday, June 29, after he smashed a hotel window on Pattaya Sai Song Road and hurled random objects from the 12th floor onto the street below. Passersby scrambled to avoid falling debris as shards of broken glass, a chair, a sofa, a speaker, and bedding items rained down onto the road, prompting repeated screams…
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Bangkok’s newest coffee party is here!
Dusha Speciality Coffee Co., Ltd. has announced the grand opening of Dusha Social Club, A Saturday morning coffee party and community. Gatherings are hosted by Dusha Cafe at new locations every 2 weeks. It’s where coffee lovers, party lovers, creatives, expats and local friends come together to network, share ideas, and start the day with great energy, all over a perfectly…
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Shower-time heist: Indian man loses 20,000 baht in cash to Pattaya sex worker
An Indian man sought assistance from Pattaya police officers after a Thai sex worker shattered his expectations and disappeared with 20,000 baht in cash. The 45 year old Indian national, Sudip, filed a complaint at Mueang Pattaya Police Station yesterday, June 29, after his night was ruined by a Thai sex worker. He reported losing a total of 20,000 baht,…
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Man arrested in Phuket with illegal firearm and ammunition
A 24 year old man from Satun province has been detained in Phuket for possessing an illegal firearm and ammunition. This arrest is part of ongoing security measures in the area aimed at enhancing public safety. On June 27, around 9pm, officers from the investigation unit of Phuket City Police Station conducted patrols to monitor suspicious activities. During their patrol…
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Motorcycle crash leaves young man critical in Chon Buri
In the early hours of yesterday, June 29, a significant motorcycle accident took place in front of the Moo Moo Wash shop, located in Village 3 of Bo Win Subdistrict, Si Racha District, Chon Buri. At approximately 3am, Kampanat Saentho, the assistant village headman of Village 3, came across the scene while returning from inspecting local entertainment venues. Upon arrival,…
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E-cigarette vendor shoots 2 police in sting operation in Pathum Thani
An e-cigarette seller shot two police officers during a sting operation outside a convenience store in the central province of Pathum Thani yesterday, June 29, before managing to escape arrest. One of the officers suffered a serious gunshot wound to his genital area. Customers and staff at the convenience store, along with diners at a nearby restaurant, rushed to find…
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Laotian woman killed and baby injured as taxi driver speeds through zebra crossing
A Thai taxi driver struck and killed a Laotian woman at a zebra crossing in the central province of Pathum Thani while she was carrying her five month old son, who is now in critical condition. The fatal accident occurred at 10pm yesterday, June 29, on Lam Luk Ka Khlong 4 Road in Lam Luk Ka district. The taxi driver responsible…
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Man caught stealing shrine donations avoids charges with community service
In Sri Racha District’s Bo Win subdistrict, a man was apprehended on June 29 at 5pm for stealing donation money from a shrine dedicated to Luang Pho Thongdam, the former abbot of Huai Prab Temple. The incident was reported by Phra Kru Palad Thanakorn Thammapalo, the current abbot, who sought assistance from local police. Kampanath Saentho, acting village headman of…
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Man detained after brother’s fatal stabbing at Bangkok intersection
A 31 year old man named Thanin was found crying beside the body of his older brother, 34 year old Anurak, following a stabbing incident at Suan Luang Intersection in Bangkok yesterday, June 29, at 3.30pm. Police Lieutenant Phisanu Inthrachai from Khlong Tan Police Station was informed of the incident and dispatched officers to investigate. According to Thanin, the brothers…
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Illegal white sea bass worth 600,000 baht seized in Narathiwat
The Department of Fisheries, in collaboration with relevant agencies, has intercepted the illegal importation of white sea bass packed in 157 foam boxes, weighing a total of 7,536 kilogrammes with a value of approximately 600,000 baht, at Padang Yo checkpoint in Sungai Kolok district, Narathiwat. Bancha Sukkhaew, the director-general of the Department of Fisheries, highlighted the increased efforts to prevent…
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Cambodian man arrested for cable theft causing 1 million baht damage
A Cambodian man was arrested for stealing electrical cables from a recycling factory in Chon Buri, causing damage valued at over 1 million baht. The suspect admitted to selling the cables to buy methamphetamine. Yesterday, June 29, CCTV footage from a waste recycling factory in Mueang subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri, captured a man in a green camouflage long-sleeved…
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Protesters demand PM Paetongtarn resignation, deny coup support
Anti-government protesters have intensified demands for the resignation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, while also denying claims from the Pheu Thai Party and the People’s Party that they support a military coup. The United Power of the Land to Protect Sovereignty group, which organised a large rally at the Victory Monument on Saturday, June 28, is pressuring PM Paetongtarn to…
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Man fined 2000 baht for crashing into Bangkok police station
A 36 year old man driving a Mitsubishi Triton pickup truck accidentally accelerated instead of braking, leading to a collision with the entrance of the Yannawa Police Station in Silom, Bang Rak district, Bangkok. This incident occurred around 11pm yesterday, June 29. The driver, identified as Apichai, revealed during questioning that as he was turning right onto Surasak Road beside…
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Heavy rainfall warning issued for 40 Thai provinces
The Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather warning for today, June 30, forecasting heavy rainfall across 40 provinces in Thailand, including Bangkok, which is expected to experience significant downpours. Over the next 24 hours, the upper northern, upper northeastern, western central, and eastern regions are expected to experience heavy rain. This weather pattern is due to a moderate southwest…
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Sixth explosive device found at Krabi’s Noppharat Thara Beach
In Krabi, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) officers have discovered a suspicious object buried beneath a tree in a pine garden at the Noppharat Thara Beach National Park headquarters. This marks the sixth such finding in the area. The operation, conducted yesterday, June 28, by the EOD team and investigative officers from the Krabi provincial police, involved extensive use of metal…
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Large pothole on Chok Chai-Det Udom Road causes vehicle damage
A large pothole on Chok Chai-Det Udom Road has caused a dramatic incident involving a black Toyota Alphard carrying six passengers, including a revered monk. The vehicle suffered a tyre burst and a damaged wheel rim. On June 29, Phra Mahanarinthep Narintho, also known as Luang Por Maha Noi, the abbot of Wat Suan Thammavaree in Buriram province, shared his…
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