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Early morning teen violence shocks Pattaya with gunshots and explosives
Pattaya was roused in the early hours of this morning by an incident of teen violence erupting onto the streets. The shocking incident took place at 4am today near the Sukhumvit Pattaya Karn Chang garage in the Naklua sub-district of Chon Buri’s Bang Lamung district. A group of adolescents took to guns and explosives to settle disputes. Two Thai men…
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Porsche powerplay: Drivers blaze jaw-dropping trail from Bangkok to Singapore
In a revved-up feat of automotive prowess, a dynamic team of Porsche drivers left car enthusiasts awe-struck as they blazed a trail from Bangkok, Thailand to the heart of Singapore in a jaw-dropping sub-30-hour dash. The trio, hailing from Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, took the wheel of a cutting-edge Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo in the small hours of June…
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Nonthaburi clash over cruel joke triggers shocking gunfire: Three injured
A cruel joke resulted in shocking gunfire, with a total of seven shots fired and three people injured. The incident took place around 10pm yesterday, in front of Building 85 in the Euar Arthorn 2 Project area, in the Pak Kret district of Nonthaburi, Thailand. The scene of the incident revealed a littering of bullet casings, six in total, along…
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Son and wife deny assault on mother despite CCTV evidence
An alleged robbery and assault committed by a son and his spouse have shocked a municipality in Ratchaburi province, leaving a mother seriously injured. The pair, identified as Warayut and Laoangdao (surnames withheld), were taken into custody. However, they vehemently denied the assault and participation in the brutal crime, despite the abundance of incriminating evidence. The events unfolded today in…
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Monsoon causes storm surge across Thailand with high risk of flash floods: 36 provinces on alert
The Thai Meteorological Department issued a warning for severe thunderstorms and floods impacting 36 provinces across Thailand due to the monsoons. Citizens are urged to remain alert to the risks of flash floods. The department forecasts such weather patterns to continue for the next 24 hours. The north and the northeastern regions are experiencing a trough of the monsoon passing over them,…
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Delta Airlines passengers endure 44°C heat for 4 hours on Las Vegas runway
On a Delta Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Atlanta, passengers were forced to wait for four hours on the tarmac in searing temperatures of up to 44°C, further exacerbated by non-functioning air conditioning. This resulted in several passengers, including air hostesses, fainting and needing immediate medical attention. A foreign media outlet reports that this extreme situation was due to…
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Thai potash mine disaster: Unseen contamination taints 10,000 rai of land
Analysis from the Synchrotron Light Research Institute (SLRI) has found a worrying degree of contamination on a significant amount of agricultural land adjacent to a potash mine in Nakhon Ratchasima. As per the analysis, over 10,000 rai of land has been tainted with sodium chloride and potassium chloride. The firm holding the operating rights to the mine, Thai Kali Co,…
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Thai tragedy: Fake cops’ brutal attack claims a life
A Thai man lost his life in a brutal targeted attack by two fake cops. The victim, aged 52, was killed at his home after being shot four times. The crime happened in Phetchabun province around 6.30pm, on July 19. Saichon Pumpuang, the investigative officer from Dong Khoi Police Station in Phetchabun province, promptly received the news of a male…
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Relative denies sexually assaulting 15 year old pregnant teenager
A shocking case was brought to the attention of Bang Sao Thong Police authorities, involving a pregnant 15 year old girl who had allegedly been sexually assaulted by her relative. The ramifications of this incident reverberated through the local community of Bang Sao Thong, Samut Prakan. The recent developments unfolded around noon on July 18, at Bang Sao Thong Police…
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Derailment of cement-laden train near Bangkok causes transport chaos
A train derailment caused havoc with a train crashing into a signal tower, and blocking essential transport routes in the eastern province of Chachoengsao, east of Bangkok. The incident unfolded at approximately 2.40am today. The enquiry was led by Kritsata Soamorm, a patrol officer from Mueang Chachoengsao Police Station. The scene was a picture of chaos: A blue-branded diesel train,…
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Election intrigue: Thai court mulls lawsuit over EC’s unjust targeting of MFP leader Pita
In a significant development, the Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases is considering a lawsuit against the Election Commission (EC) of Thailand for unjustly targeting Pita Limjaroenrat, the Move Forward Party’s leader, resulting in damage to his reputation. A verdict on whether to officially open the case for hearing is expected at 9:30am on August 9. Those implicated…
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Love triangle trouble: Jealous bigamist shoots third wife at T-shirt shop
A jealous Thai bigamist last night shot his third wife in a jealous rage at a second-hand T-shirt shop in Pathum Thani province near Bangkok. Astonishingly, the victim was later rushed to the hospital by none other than the gunman himself. Officers from Mueang Nakhon Pathom Police Station investigated the shooting scene at a three-and-a-half-storey building, which housed a second-hand…
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Thailand rattled as TikTok unveils woman shot over motorcycle noise, assailant released on bail
A shocking revelation has caused widespread concern, as a Thai TikTok user shared her mother‘s harrowing experience of being shot by a neighbour, who was allegedly agitated by the noise of her motorcycle. The incident, which resulted in serious injuries to the victim, prompted a barrage of outcry in the online community. @palployyyy🙂♬ เสียงต้นฉบับ – Praeploy🧚🏻♀️ In a video posted…
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Love on the rocks: Thai woman’s 5 million baht loss leads to threats from scammer
A Thai woman approached the non-profit organisation Saimai Survive for help after she lost 5 million baht to a romance scammer and faced threats after she tried to distance herself from the violent swindler. The 37 year old victim revealed to the Saimai Survive that she lost 5 million baht to the scammer in three months. The woman explained that…
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Fraudster posing as Mirror Foundation officer to solicit funds arrested in Rayong
In a significant development, police apprehended a woman known as “the quack teacher.” The suspect falsely claimed to be an officer of the Mirror Foundation, a social development foundation. The woman claimed to be capable of enrolment into voluntary teaching services across the schools in the northeast of Thailand. She swindled schools into raising funds for construction and solicited money…
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3 victims report vehicle theft and conning involving nearly 2 million baht
Three people reported a case of fraud and vehicle theft to the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) today. The case involved a hustler who claimed to be associated with local law enforcement in the Pak Chong district of the northeast Nakhon Ratchasima province. The accused is alleged to have borrowed vehicles since 2020 under various pretences before running away with the…
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Motorcycle-sedan collision claims life of security guard in road tragedy
A security guard at a private firm was killed in a motorcycle-sedan crash in a road tragedy during the early hours of this morning. The accident also resulted in a nine year old boy, who was a passenger in the sedan, being injured. The accident took place at roughly 8.30am on the 3063, a main highway linking the districts of…
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Thai tourism minister proposes bolstering sector for sustainable tourism
To boost the national economy, Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Thailand’s Tourism and Sports Minister, has put forth a proposal to prioritise tourism as a national agenda, with a focus on making Thailand a destination for sustainable tourism. He strongly encourages his successor to continue this endeavour. Phiphat’s aspirations don’t end there, as he also suggested elevating the status of the tourism ministry,…
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Forward no more: MFP leader Pita Limjaroenrat suspended from Parliament duty by Constitutional Court (video)
Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP) and a candidate for the prime ministerial position, has been suspended from his role as an elected member of the House of Representatives by the Constitutional Court. The court’s decision came after accepting a complaint regarding Pita’s ownership of shares in the now-defunct media company, iTV Plc. According to the…
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Southern Thailand calamity: Lorry crash kills retired school director, triggers village blackout
A lorry plunged into a house and hit a retired school director who was out for a walk, causing fatal injuries, in a village in southern Thailand. The mishap also caused damage to a residence and a high-voltage power pole and left three motorcycles damaged. Lieutenant Bundit Prasert, deputy investigator of Betong Police Station, today rushed to the scene at…
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Final suspect in Thai counterfeit bond scam apprehended by OIG
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) apprehended the final suspect involved in a counterfeit bond scheme. The gang collaborated with fraudulent money-lenders to deceive prominent owners of guesthouse businesses, by soliciting payment for the approval of large loans. This culminated in the arrest of 64 year old man yesterday under the charge of currency counterfeiting. The arrested individual, Thanakrit, is…
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Thai woman detained over fraudulent number plates and illegal cigarettes haul
The Highway Police detained a Thai woman over fraudulent number plates attached to her vehicle. This follows a report from a man who received a speeding ticket, despite never having driven in the area where the offence was allegedly committed. After an investigation by the police, the suspect was tracked down. The search also revealed an additional case with numerous…
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Wake and ache: Chinese tour guide’s rude awakening sparks backlash among dozing tourists
A tour guide in China’s southwestern city of Lijiang has drawn sharp criticism for waking a sleeping tourist on a bus, an incident seen as disrespectful towards travellers. The unidentified woman tourist, who was visiting the region as part of a weekend tour on July 9, was roused from her slumber on the bus by the Chinese tour guide, stirring…
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Bhumjaithai Party MP found holding iTV shares, investigation called
Thai news agencies and locals were quick to highlight the fact that Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP), owned shares in the media company iTV. However, it appears that Pita is not the only politician with such holdings. Bhumjaithai Party MP Jakkrit Thongsi also possesses 40,000 shares in a media company. The Office of the National…
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Monsoon forecast triggers flood alerts across Thailand, mariners advised caution
The Thai Meteorological Department forecasted inclement weather for the next 24 hours due to a strong southwesterly monsoon hovering over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. This has resulted in widespread thunderstorms and scattered heavy rains, particularly in the northeast and central regions of the country. Some areas in the eastern and southern regions are expected to face…
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Ayutthaya farmer dies in motorcycle crash a week after recovering from previous accident
A farmer‘s late-night return trip ended in tragedy when his motorcycle swerved off the road and collided with a tree. It was revealed that the farmer had just recovered from an accident that had broken his leg the previous week. The incident occurred in Thailand’s central Ayutthaya province. At around 12.30am today, officer Parada Tantirungruang and the rescue team of Puthaisawan…
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Religious fraud: Police crackdown on Thai online racket dealing in bogus artefacts
In a recent development regarding religious fraud artefact dealings, Thai police apprehended a member of an online racket. This syndicate, formerly led by a notable monk connoisseur branded as Pete Tha Prachan, had been noted for tricking unsuspecting victims into leasing Buddha statues and religious amulets, only to disappear without delivering the promised goods. Thai law enforcement investigators, under the…
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Thai drug crime: Over 1000 suspects nabbed in major Thai southern provinces
In a sweeping operation against Thai drug crime, spanning seven southern provinces, over 1,000 suspects have been put behind bars. The large-scale sting, dubbed “Sayob Andaman (Defeating Andaman) 7/66,” was conducted by the team of Provincial Police Division 8. The detailed brief about the Thai drug crime operation was presented at a press conference in Phuket yesterday by the special…
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Thai tourism boost: 25.8 million Asian tourists expected in 2024
In a bid to breathe fresh life into the Thai tourism sector in 2024, The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims to attract an impressive tally of 25.8 million tourists. The focus is on visitors from geographically proximate Asian and South Pacific countries categorised as short-haul markets, shared Thanet Petchsuwan, TAT Deputy Governor. This quota forms a significant portion, 74%…
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Fake NATO military doctor arrested for romance scam
Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) officers arrested a Thai man involved in a romance scam. The swindler deceived victims by claiming he was a military doctor for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) looking to relocate to Thailand. Several victims filed complaints with the police after they lost money to the romance scam gang. Following further investigation into the case,…
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