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AMLO freezes assets worth billions in major fraud crackdown
The Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) has made remarkable strides in addressing fraud cases, including those involving notable figures and corporations, resulting in the seizure and freezing of assets valued at billions of baht. The development was shared by AMLO Secretary General Theppasu Bavornchotidara and Witthaya Neetitham, its spokesperson, following a meeting with the transaction committee. Twelve significant cases have seen…
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Thai couple arrested for illegal online gambling in Mae Sai
Police apprehended a young couple for allegedly operating an illegal online gambling website in the heart of Mae Sai. Police from the Technology Crime Suppression Division of Provincial Police Region 5 (PCT Region 5) and local law enforcement carried out the arrest of 25 year old Anuthai, also known as Golf Las Vegas, and his girlfriend 22 year old Phon,…
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Squid vendor’s bribery allegation shakes Pattaya officials
Pattaya’s image-polishing efforts took a dramatic turn after a street vendor’s explosive accusations exposed alleged corruption among city officers. During a crackdown on illegal street vending near Walking Street, police arrested Nicha, a grilled squid vendor, who unleashed a fiery claim that certain officers had been extorting her for free food and bribes while turning a blind eye to her…
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Thai husband shoots wife dead after alleged affair with tomboy
A Thai man in the Isaan province of Roi Et shot his wife dead in front of their son and the wife’s tomboy friend after suspecting his wife of having an affair with the tomboy. Police arrested the 49 year old Thai man, Boonlai, in the Nikhom Kham Soi district of Mukdahan yesterday, December 17, for the murder of his…
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Police officer killed in Kamphaeng Phet migrant smuggling incident
A tragic event unfolded yesterday when a pickup truck transporting illegal migrants crashed into a police officer at a checkpoint in Kamphaeng Phet, resulting in the officer’s death. The driver, along with two other suspects, was apprehended following the incident. The operation, led by Opas Khongmueang, Provincial Police Commander of Kamphaeng Phet, was initiated after police received intelligence about a…
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Five injured in Kamala pickup vs tuk tuk smash
A dawn disaster struck the steep, winding road between Kamala and Patong when a pickup truck with faulty brakes collided with a tuk tuk, leaving five people injured, including a Russian tourist. The crash happened at 4.45am yesterday, December 17 just south of the notorious Khuan Yak Curve. When police and rescue teams from Kamala Rescue and the Kusoldharm Foundation…
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Thai man assaults wife after discovering her sex-for-drug deals
A Thai man physically assaulted his wife in a rented room in the Isaan province of Udon Thani after discovering she traded sex for drugs twice. The abusive husband later forgave her. The owner of the rented room, 62 year old Ittiphon, contacted officers from Nakha Police Station and asked the couple to explain the physical assault and the loud…
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PEA to sue firms for illegal cable use on power poles
Private firms and state enterprises face legal action by the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) for the illegal installation of communication cables on power poles. This decisive move follows directives from Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, urging the PEA to clamp down on these violations. The PEA has long grappled with this issue. According to Prasit Chanprasith, the…
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Ten-wheeler crash in Ang Thong claims driver’s life
A tragic accident unfolded yesterday when a 10-wheeler crashed into the back of a truck carrying rice husks, resulting in the driver’s death at the wheel. Rescue teams employed cutting tools to retrieve the body from the wreckage. Prasertsak Wiphanngern, a deputy inspector at Ang Thong Police Station, was notified of a collision involving two ten-wheeler trucks at 4pm yesterday,…
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Blanket coverage: Cops nab fugitive napping in the rain
A drug suspect who had been on the run was finally apprehended while sleeping under a blanket in a local pavilion, amidst cool, rainy weather. Startled by the police, he awoke in shock. Police had been pursuing him for a year. Yesterday, December 17, officers from the 434th Border Patrol Police Company in Phatthalung, led by Yotaphon Rungsawat, successfully arrested…
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Deceptive man nabbed for attempted abduction in Chon Buri
A 28 year old man, claiming to be an assistant secretary to a minister, was caught attempting to abduct a 19 year old woman at a petrol station in Chon Buri. The young woman’s father ingeniously set a trap, leading to the man’s arrest. Officers at the Mueang Chon Buri Police Station received a report last night about a group…
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Intoxicated driver crashes pickup into motorcycles in Nonthaburi
A serious traffic incident occurred when a heavily intoxicated driver crashed his pickup truck into five motorcycles, leaving four people injured. The chaotic scene unfolded early today in Nonthaburi’s Pak Kret district, with the driver attempting to flee before being apprehended at a nearby auto repair shop. Officers from Pak Kret Police Station received reports of the crash at around…
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Drunk taxi driver flees after crashing over 10 motorcycles, 3 injured
A drunk taxi driver remains at large after crashing into more than 10 motorcycles on a road in the western province of Phetchaburi, resulting in three serious injuries. Officers from Mueang Phetchaburi Police Station identified the taxi driver involved in the accident as 58 year old Chainuluck Wateperm. He was driving a green taxi with a black bonnet, bearing the…
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Father in Satun arrested for allegedly assaulting young daughter
A 33 year old man in Satun province has been arrested following accusations of sexually assaulting his 12 year old daughter. Law enforcement officers, led by Seksit Pragotchue, police chief of Mueang Satun, executed a warrant at a residence in Kuan Pho, Mueang Satun. The arrest took place yesterday, December 17, with the warrant issued the day before. The man’s…
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Cambodian begging gang busted in Pattaya, 19 arrested
Thai police apprehended 19 Cambodian nationals, including nine children, for allegedly begging illegally in Pattaya. The Chon Buri Immigration Office conducted the raid on Monday, December 16 in the Wat Tham Samakkhi area of South Pattaya, targeting what is believed to be a hideout for a Cambodian begging gang. During the operation, officers arrested 10 adults, consisting of both men…
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Family of young girl injured by drunk driver seeks compensation
A family in Bangkok is still seeking compensation for an accident which left a young girl severely injured. In 2014, a drunk driver, racing a modified pickup truck, lost control and crashed into a steakhouse at the entrance of Soi Ekachai 119, Bang Bon district, causing severe injuries to a young girl. Cartoon’s father fought a legal battle and won…
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Thailand rejects call to abolish death penalty
Thailand’s Cabinet dismissed the National Human Rights Commission’s (NHRC) proposal to abolish the death penalty. This decision, announced by deputy government spokesperson Kharom Polpornklang, underscores the government’s alignment with the courts of justice, which deem capital punishment necessary for certain grave offences. The NHRC had pushed for the abolition, citing the global trend of eliminating what they consider an excessively…
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Car crash into parked truck in Chon Buri leaves driver dead
A tragic accident occurred when a car crashed into the rear of a parked 18-wheel truck in front of a petrol station, leaving the vehicle severely damaged and resulting in the death of the driver. The truck driver was unaware of the collision until police informed him. Police officers from the Ban Bueng Police Station were notified of the incident…
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Russian driver on Santa’s naughty list for Xmas-lit car in Pattaya
In a merry mix-up fitting for the festive season, a Russian driver found himself in trouble with the law after transforming his sedan into a mobile Christmas light show in Pattaya. Eager to embrace the holiday spirit, the Russian, Ivanov, decked out his grey sedan with a dazzling array of multi-coloured lights, only to be stopped in his tracks by…
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Phu Kradueng reopens gates with new safety measures
Phu Kradueng National Park in Loei province is set to welcome visitors once again next Monday, December 23 following a tragic incident involving a wild elephant attack that led to its temporary closure. The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) announced the reopening, emphasising enhanced safety measures to ensure the well-being of tourists at this popular northeastern…
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Thai motorists enjoy free expressway during new year holidays
The Government of Thailand has announced that motorists will enjoy free access to two expressways and two motorways during the new year holidays. The initiative aims to ease travel and encourage economic activity during the festive period. According to deputy government spokesperson Anukul Prueksanusak, the fee waiver applies to the Burapha Withi Expressway, the Kanchanaphisek (Bang Phli-Suk Sawat) Expressway, the…
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Motorcyclist plunges into canal following GPS mishap in Thailand
A 24 year old man found himself in a precarious situation after his Honda Forza 350 motorbike plunged into a canal. The incident occurred late yesterday, December 17, as he was trying to follow GPS instructions while returning home. CCTV footage captured the moment of the accident, which took place just before midnight. Vatcharent had been riding his motorbike towards…
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Where to celebrate New Year in Phuket 2025
We can’t think of a better way to ring in the New Year than on the sun-kissed shores of Phuket. Ocean breezes whispering through the palms, glamourous soirées under the stars, the feshest seafood imaginable, and cocktails flowing like the tide – on this beautiful island, 2024 is going out in style. To make sure your New Year celebration is…
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Pheu Thai: Panthongtae Shinawatra plays no role in govt
The Pheu Thai Party swiftly quashed rumours spreading across social media about Panthongtae Shinawatra’s alleged appointment as chief of strategy and national economy. Chayapa Sindhuprai, serving as the party’s deputy spokesperson, made an emphatic statement on X, clarifying that these reports were unfounded and likely intended to sow confusion and damage the coalition government’s reputation. Chayapa asserted that during the…
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20 expelled PPRP MPs to join Thailand’s Kla Party
Narumon Pinyosinwat, leader of the Kla Party, announced that the 20 MPs recently expelled from the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) are set to join her party soon. The confirmation came following their ejection last week due to their association with Thamanat Prompow, a former influential figure in the PPRP. Thamanat is anticipated to take on a significant role within the…
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2025 kicks off with a salesplosion from the Commerce Ministry
Hold onto your hats, shoppers: the Commerce Ministry is kicking off 2025 with a bang, unveiling its sensational New Year Mega Sale 2025. With jaw-dropping discounts of up to 80% on over 40,000 products and services, this is a shopping spree you won’t want to miss. Over 300 vendors are rolling out the red carpet, from major manufacturers and department…
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Malaysian man and Thai wife arrested in Bangkok for money laundering
Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) officers arrested a Malaysian man and his Thai wife today at a luxury house in Bangkok for running a money laundering operation for a gambling website. The assistant to the Royal Thai Police (RTP) Commissioner, Thatchai Pitaneerabut, and the acting Commissioner of the CCIB, Trairong Phewphan, along with 20 other officers today, , December 17,…
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Child smacking ban in Thailand gets Senate green light
In a landmark move for children’s rights, the Senate yesterday unanimously approved a draft amendment to Section 1567 of the Civil and Commercial Code, redefining the boundaries of parental discipline. The amendment, which had earlier sailed through the lower house, was deliberated and passed in all three readings in one day. It proposes a crucial update to the clause that…
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Thai father battles absent mum for son’s 2 million baht insurance
A single father from Ratchaburi is embroiled in a legal battle following the tragic death of his 19 year old son. The son, who was raised solely by his father since the age of three months, died after sustaining injuries in an accident. The father is now facing a claim from the boy’s mother, who left the family shortly after…
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DSI apprehends 5th suspect in illegal surrogacy case in Bangkok
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) apprehended another suspect involved in an illegal surrogacy network, marking the fifth arrest in the case. Police detained Siriporn, who was wanted under a warrant issued by the Criminal Court on November 21, for allegedly engaging in commercial surrogacy operations and acting as a broker. Siriporn was caught at the DSI building in the…
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