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Thundering news: Wet ‘n’ wild weather to storm Thailand towns
Weather woes are set to strike as the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issues a dramatic alert for thunderstorms set to drench 48 provinces, including bustling Bangkok. With heavy downpours predicted to soak 40% of the area, residents are warned of wild winds and the possibility of hail in some spots. The culprit? A pesky moderate high-pressure system hanging over the…
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Holiday heartbreak: American dies in Phuket after night of drinking
A 22 year old American tourist from Washington State tragically died in Phuket Town after a night of heavy drinking, leaving behind stunned friends and a heartbroken girlfriend. The young man, whose identity is being withheld pending notification of his family, had been staying at the Rabbit Hotel on Phang Nga Road near Phuket Bus Terminal 1. He was travelling…
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Thai man jumps from cop shop after actress accuses him of fraud
A Thai man jumped from the third floor of a police station in Bangkok after being accused by a Thai actress of tricking her into marrying him and using the names of prominent politicians and even the royal family to defraud her of money. The 33 year old actress, Rinyarat “Kana” Watchararojsiri, sought help from social media influencer Guntouch “Gun”…
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Factory shuttle bus crashes into ditch in Ayutthaya injuring many
A factory employee shuttle bus veered off the road, crashing into a roadside ditch in Ayutthaya, leaving a number of passengers seriously injured. Police Lieutenant Thanapat Phongsatit from Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Police Station received a report of the accident at 8.20am, today, April 7, on the outbound Asia Highway at kilometre 21, Hantra subdistrict. Several people sustained injuries, prompting…
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Buriram domestic dispute leads to fatal stabbing, suicide attempt
A tragic incident unfolded in Buriram as a domestic dispute between a husband and wife over alleged infidelity resulted in a fatal stabbing. The husband, who later attempted to end his own life, was unsuccessful. The event occurred today, April 7. Police Lieutenant Colonel Aphisit Saengdao, an investigator at Pakham District Police Station, received a report of a fatal stabbing…
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Drama: TikTok star denies responsibility for injuring stray dog in car crash
Netizens’ opinions are divided after a transgender TikTok star and her friend denied responsibility for injuring a stray dog in a car crash in the northern province of Chiang Mai. The accident witness, later identified as Supithan Hitanon, also shared a video of his confrontation with the TikTok star, better known as Nungty, on Facebook. In the video, Supithan can…
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Man admits to injuring police in Ubon Ratchathani brawl
A man confessed to injuring police officers during an altercation in Ubon Ratchathani, claiming it was unintentional. The provincial governor has cancelled remaining festivities after 12 teenagers were arrested for assaulting officers at a local event. Today, April 7, Police Major General Patiyot Singhsomroj, Ubon Ratchathani Provincial Police Commander, along with Police Colonel Pornsak Lueanakh of Phibun Mangsahan Police Station,…
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Teen motorcycle crash in Ranong claims two lives
Two 14 year old male students tragically lost their lives in a motorcycle accident in Ranong. The incident occurred when their vehicle lost control and crashed into a concrete pole bearing a speed reduction sign, resulting in their immediate deaths. Police Lieutenant Puriphat Suksawat of Mueang Ranong Police Station received a report of the accident at 4.30pm,yesterday, April 6. The…
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Tragic accident claims life of motorcyclist in Pathum Thani
A 25 year old man tragically died in a road accident involving a six-wheel truck and a pickup truck near the Ban Hun intersection on the Thanyaburi-Wang Noi road in Pathum Thani province. The incident occurred at noon yesterday, April 6, when the vehicles collided, causing the truck to lose control and crash into Em Sukprasert’s stationary motorcycle. Police Major…
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Booze cruise: Drunk foreign man rescued from drowning in Pattaya
Locals safely rescued an drunk foreign man from drowning yesterday after he swam out into the sea at Jomtien Beach in Pattaya. According to a report by Channel 7, the rescue took place last night, April 6, near the Dong Tarn booth of the Mueang Pattaya Police Station. Locals observed the foreign man walking into the dark waters and appearing…
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Thai airports to boost tighten service for Songkran 2025
The Thai government has instructed the Department of Airports (DOA) to enhance security and efficiency in anticipation of increased passenger traffic during the Songkran festival in 2025. This includes strict measures against overpricing by taxis and airport vendors. Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri directed the DOA to ensure readiness for Songkran. The focus is on rigorous safety and security checks.…
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Hua Hin set to soar: Runway makeover aims to lift tourism fortunes
After years stuck on the tarmac, Hua Hin could finally be cleared for international take-off, with a long-overdue runway revamp set to bring in global jet-setters and breathe new life into the coastal city’s flagging tourism trade. The sun-soaked resort town may soon welcome international flights for the first time in years, as Thai officials look to upgrade the sleepy…
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Locals question Pattaya’s silence on Songkran traffic preparations
Pattaya is bracing for heavy traffic and travel delays as the city gears up for the annual Songkran holiday next week. As visitors flood into the seaside hotspot, both foot and vehicle traffic are expected to surge. But like in previous years, locals remained concerned about the expected gridlock. Last year, one local recalled how officials tried to control traffic…
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Former guard arrested for robbery to fund gambling, Songkran
A former security guard has been apprehended for allegedly robbing a woman on a motorcycle to finance gambling and Songkran festivities. Yesterday, April 6, Police Major General Komsit Rangsai of Metropolitan Police Bureau 9, alongside Deputy Police Colonel Teerachai Detkad and Police Colonel Wichayanon Ektasaeng of Tha Kham Police Station, received a report from Police Lieutenant Colonel Thanakorn Chanrod and…
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Swept into chaos! Bangkok road sweepers battered in bin bust-up
Two Bangkok road sweepers sustained injuries while on duty following a physical assault by a male vendor in the Samphan Thawong district at the weekend in a rubbish collection dispute. The Facebook page Red Skull XXX shared a video of the altercation, which occurred on Saturday, April 5, in the middle of an alley in the Samphan Thawong area. The post…
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Thai motorcyclist dies after crash into cement post and pond
A 25 year old man died when his motorcycle skidded off a curve and crashed into a cement post, propelling him into a pond. Yesterday, April 6, at 11am, officers from Ban Pho Police Station and emergency services in Chachoengsao were alerted to the discovery of a man’s body in a fish pond near a motorcycle at the entrance of…
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Brief encounter! Lawyer cuffed over ‘land grab’ threats in Phuket
A Phuket lawyer found himself on the wrong side of the law after allegedly trying to muscle in on someone else’s land, using threats and intimidation to stake his claim. Anantrak Phethin was nicked in broad daylight on Thursday morning, April 3, in the car park of the Phuket Provincial Land Office, after cops swooped in with a court-issued arrest…
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13 year old Thai boy fatally shoots friend over Yaba dispute
A 13 year old Thai boy surrendered to police after fatally shooting a 19 year old friend during a drug dispute in the Isaan province of Loei. The fatal shooting occurred yesterday, April 6, in a forest near Ban Saraphae School in Chiang Khan district, Loei province. Officers from Chiang Khan Police Station discovered the lifeless body of the 19…
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Thailand to boost US imports amid 36% tariff on exports
The Government of Thailand has committed to boosting imports of energy, aircraft, and agricultural products from the United States. This decision is part of efforts to counteract the impact of the US’s 36% tariff on Thai exports, according to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira is set to lead a delegation to the US this week to address…
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Thai bus driver and passenger lose lives in collision with truck
A coach driver and a passenger lost their lives after a bus collided with a six-wheel truck on a road in the central province of Pathum Thani yesterday. Officers from Lat Lum Kaeo Police Station investigated the fatal accident on Road 346 in the Lat Lum Kaeo district of Pathum Thani at 8.20am, yesterday, April 6. The Por Teck Tung…
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Teenage gang’s bomb plot blown in Phuket
A teenage gang leader has been banged to rights after cops uncovered homemade bombs, a firearm, and ammo in a dramatic raid to stamp out street racing and youth violence in Phuket. The 17 year old ringleader, known only as ‘T’, was arrested by Wichit police as part of a sweeping operation targeting underage biker gangs wreaking havoc on the…
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Songkran event: Fatal shooting, journalist threatened with death (video)
A Songkran Festival event at Tawanna Shopping Centre in the Bang Kapi area of Bangkok has been cancelled following a fatal shooting on Saturday night. A Thai journalist team was reportedly threatened with death by one of the event organisers. The Facebook page Jmoi V+ (เจ๊มอย v+) shared a video of the altercation on Saturday, April 5, between two groups…
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Drug gang caught with two million meth pills in Loei
A drug trafficking gang attempted to use the long holiday to smuggle two million methamphetamine pills from a neighbouring country. They were apprehended at a checkpoint after trying to flee. Yesterday, April 6, Police Lieutenant General Chatchai Surachetphong, Major General Boonsin Phadklang, Loei Provincial Governor Chaiphot Charoonpong, Police Major General Wiradech Lekaworakul, Police Lieutenant Colonel Yutthawat Chokchai, Police Colonel Natthakrit…
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Buriram businesswoman scammed 700,000 baht in call centre fraud
A businesswoman in Buriram’s Prakhon Chai district fell victim to a call centre scam, losing over 700,000 baht. The scam, which involved impersonation of electricity officials, highlights the need for vigilance despite previous caution. The family hopes this case serves as a warning to others. Reporters investigated the incident by visiting Chamras, a 54 year old resident of Prakhon Chai…
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Summer storm set to batter Thailand with wild weather
The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a warning for today, April 7, forecasting a summer storm set to sweep across northern and northeastern Thailand, bringing with it strong winds and hailstones in some unlucky spots. Meanwhile, Bangkok and surrounding areas aren’t off the hook either, with thunderstorms expected to lash 30% of the capital, commuters could be in for a…
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Busted: ‘Pilot’ grounded in Bang Lamung drug operation
In a dramatic late-night raid, Bang Lamung police swooped on a major drug operation, arresting two suspects, including a deliveryman dubbed the “pilot” of the trade. The suspects were cornered at 10.36pm yesterday, April 6, in a rented Laem Chabang room, as police swooped in. Led by Police Colonel Sarawut Nuchanart, the operation unveiled a shocking haul of 5,411 Yaba…
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Flaming fury: Unpaid worker sets Pattaya resort ablaze in protest
In a blaze of fury, an unpaid building worker unleashed havoc by setting fire to a luxury resort home in Na Jomtien. The dramatic showdown ended as the arsonist handed himself over to the police. At 9.30am on April 5, Na Jomtien Police sprang into action after receiving reports of a roaring fire at a plush three-storey residence. Firefighters dashed…
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Former temple secretary arrested for child assault in Thailand
A former secretary of a well-known temple’s abbot was apprehended while hiding on a boat, evading charges of assaulting young temple boys and novices. The case emerged after a victim contracted a sexually transmitted disease, prompting the parents to report the incident. Today, April 6, Police Major General Thirachat Theerachatthamrong directed Police Colonel Phaitoon Khusantia, chief of Division 1, and…
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Scottish tourist arrested after allegedly attacking teen, vandalising motorcycle in Phuket (video)
A 40 year old Scottish tourist was arrested in Phuket after allegedly attacking a teenage boy in front of his mother and a shopkeeper. George Paterson, from Glasgow, reportedly went on a rampage in the early hours of the morning on April 4, first vandalising a motorcycle outside a local store before turning violent. CCTV footage showed Paterson attempting to…
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Chinese fugitive arrested in Bangkok after two decades on the run
Thai police have apprehended a 52 year old Chinese national, owner of a popular mala restaurant in Bangkok, for allegedly shooting a compatriot in 2003. The suspect, Zhang Lao Er, had been evading police for over two decades before being captured. Yesterday, April 5, Police Major General Witaya Sriprasertphap directed the arrest of Zhang in connection with an outstanding warrant…
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