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Teen motorcyclist kills homeless man in tragic Chon Buri accident
A tragic accident occurred at 10.50pm yesterday when a 14 year old girl, riding a motorcycle with a 13 year old passenger, collided with a homeless man sitting by the roadside in Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri Province, resulting in his death. Police Lieutenant Jatesarit Sukjam from Bang Lamung Police Station in Chon Buri Province received a report of a…
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Buriram man killed by friend in liquor dispute, community in shock
A man was fatally assaulted by his friend after an argument over buying liquor in Buriram Province, leaving the community in shock. The incident occurred yesterday in the village of Kradon, Huai Rat District. Police Lieutenant Ongart Manobal, Deputy Inspector of Huai Rat Police Station, received a report about a fatal assault. Upon arriving at the scene with a rescue…
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Man fatally stabbed in Pathum Thani by hallucinating attacker
A rider, suffering from severe hallucinations, stabbed a young man in the eye and fatally wounded his brother, who came to help. The incident occurred yesterday at 5pm in Pathum Thani, prompting immediate police and emergency response. Investigating officers, including Wut Pradetchwong from the Pak Khlong Rangsit Police Station, arrived at the scene in Moo 6, Udom Chok Alley, Bang…
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Thai police bust major illegal alcohol and cigarette ring in Hat Yai
Police in Songkhla have successfully dismantled a major illegal alcohol and cigarette operation in Hat Yai, following complaints from local businesses about unfair competition. Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed the operation’s success, which took place yesterday at 2pm. The crackdown came after legal businesses reported significant losses due to vendors selling illicit products at lower…
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Motorbike taxi speeds along Patong Beach, alarming tourists (video)
A motorbike taxi was seen speeding along Patong Beach in Phuket, causing confusion among the many tourists relaxing on the shore. Lifeguards attempted to intervene but were unable to catch the rider. A video showing a motorbike taxi riding on Patong Beach in Kathu district, Phuket, was shared by Monsoongarbage Thailand and Newshawk Phuket, causing a stir on social media.…
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North Thailand: Police seize 66,000 smuggled e-cigarettes
Police seized 66,000 smuggled e-cigarettes valued at over 15 million baht from a warehouse in Mueang, Uttaradit, northern Thailand. The Thai Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) and other relevant agencies announced the successful operation during a press conference yesterday. CPPD officers had been investigating illegal online e-cigarette sellers who targeted juveniles by disguising the products as cartoon characters. These toy-like…
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Songkhla police seize over 30 million baht in meth and ice
Police in Songkhla seized more than 1 million methamphetamine (meth) pills and 400 grammes of crystal meth (Ice), valued at over 30 million baht. The suspects, previously involved in multiple serious crimes, are linked to a significant drug distribution network. Police in Songkhla province announced the major drug bust, which took place at the provincial police headquarters yesterday. The press…
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Thai teenage boy fatally electrocuted at Chai Nat boat race
A teenage boy was electrocuted and fell, hitting his head near the stage at a local annual boat race in Chai Nat province. Despite efforts to save him, the boy succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. Police from Mueang Chai Nat Station received a report at 8pm yesterday about a boy who had been electrocuted and suffered severe head…
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Thai police intercept 90 tonnes of toluene destined for Myanmar
An enormous shipment of toluene, a solvent that can also serve as a precursor for narcotic drugs, was intercepted at Laem Chabang Port in Si Racha district, preventing its export to Myanmar. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin led a press conference at the port yesterday to provide an update on the drug suppression operation. Key officials in attendance included Assistant National…
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Cypriot man arrested for stalking and burglary in Nakhon Pathom
Immigration officers from the Immigration Bureau 1 apprehended a 36 year old Cypriot man for allegedly stalking and breaking into his ex-girlfriend‘s condominium in Nakhon Pathom province. The suspect, identified as Nicholas, was detained at a hotel in the Rachathewi district in Bangkok yesterday. An arrest warrant for Nicholas had been issued by the Nakhon Pathom Provincial Court for burglary…
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British tourist crashes into Iranian motorcyclist in Pattaya
A British tourist reportedly cut off an Iranian motorcyclist on a Pattaya road, leading to minor injuries for the latter. The accident occurred on Thapphraya Road, opposite Rita Resort Residence yesterday. The collision involved a Honda Click125 motorcycle and a red Toyota Yaris sedan. Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan rescuers arrived promptly to find an Iranian man, whose name was withheld, in…
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Senior judge accused of molestation on sleeper train to Chiang Mai
A female court stenographer has lodged a complaint with the Crime Suppression Division (CSD), alleging that a senior judge molested her while they were travelling on a sleeper train to Chiang Mai for a personnel development activity. Investigators, led by Police Colonel Ekkasit Panseetha, began their inquiry into the case on Wednesday, July 10, after the stenographer filed her lawsuit.…
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Weather warning for heavy monsoon rains in 47 provinces
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a weather warning for heavy monsoon rains expected to affect 47 provinces, including Bangkok, with a 70% chance of heavy rainfall. Flash floods and forest runoff are also anticipated. The 24-hour forecast predicts moderate southwesterly monsoons covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand, coupled with a low-pressure area over northern Vietnam.…
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Father arrested for sexually abusing daughter in Chachoengsao
Police arrested a 33 year old Thai father for sexually abusing his 11 year old daughter for over a year. The mother, initially in disbelief, broke down after hearing the truth from the child, who had confided in a neighbour. The suspect claimed he was drunk and unable to control himself. At 8pm yesterday, Sumit Phromtong, the superintendent of Bang…
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Khon Kaen fatal collision leaves one dead
A car accident on a road in Ban Phai, Khon Kaen, resulted in a fatal collision, with one man dead at the scene and efforts underway to locate his relatives. The crash involved a sedan spinning out of control and hitting a pickup truck. Police Lieutenant Kittipol Sripan of Ban Phai Police Station received a report of a car accident…
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EU’s Global Gateway initiative unlocks new opportunities for education and research in ASEAN
In a landmark discussion hosted by the Ambassador of the European Union (EU), H.E. Sujiro Seam, the EU, ASEAN and leading scholars from both regions came together to enhance cooperation in education and research. The Partners’ Dialogue focused on the transformative impact of the EU’s Global Gateway strategy in ASEAN, emphasising innovation, research collaboration, sustainable development, and the exchange of…
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Thai police bust syndicate exploiting workers for mule accounts
Police apprehended two individuals connected to a syndicate that exploited foreign workers to establish mule bank accounts, later sold to scammers, facilitating more than 3 billion baht in fraudulent transactions. The syndicate legally brought foreign workers into Thailand, deceiving them into opening accounts at various banks. These accounts were then sold to scammers, including operators of gambling websites. The Cyber…
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Foreigner and Thai woman get into heated argument on BTS (video)
A video went viral of a foreign man and a Thai woman arguing on the BTS Skytrain in Bangkok after the foreigner almost missed the train because the crowd at the door were reluctant to make space and move inside the carriage. A Thai woman, Jah, shared the video of the argument on social media and later sent it to…
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Speeding motorcyclist dies in Phuket underpass crash
A tragic motorcycle accident at a Phuket underpass in Rassada resulted in the death of a motorcyclist. The motorcycle rider was allegedly speeding and lost control before being stencilled into the back of a car. The deceased, identified as 36 year old Nattapol from Nakhon Si Thammarat, was found lying on the road near a grey Toyota. The rear of…
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Thai cops make waves with underwater raid on illegal timber stash
Police in Kanchanaburi, West Thailand, conducted a significant raid on an illegal timber storage site, seizing a large quantity of protected wood both on land and underwater. Individuals have until July 15 to present ownership documents or face legal action. Director of Forest Fire Prevention, Suppression, and Control Narupon Thipmonda ordered the Director of the Forest Protection and Suppression Unit,…
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Officer killed, another injured in Chiang Mai drug raid shooting
A police officer lost his life and another was injured in a shooting incident involving a drug suspect in Chiang Dao district, Chiang Mai last night. A coordinated operation involving police, soldiers, and local officials took place at around 9.30pm yesterday, July 11, targeting the suspect’s residence in Jiachan village, Moo 13, located in the Mueang Na subdistrict. As the team…
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Chumphon’s rosewood row: Locals prickled by illegal tree cutting
Residents of Chumphon raised concerns over the unauthorised cutting of five large rosewood trees, aged 20 years, by a local community leader. The trees were sold to a private investor for a substantial sum without government approval. The community leader, alongside locals, allegedly used chainsaws to fell the rosewood trees located in the Tha Sae district, selling them to a…
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Futsal athlete dies in motorcycle crash on Lopburi road
An accident claimed the life of a futsal athlete who lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into a median on his way back from a restaurant. The incident occurred on a road notorious for frequent accidents, prompting an urgent search for a grey-black sedan. Jeerawat Phutapuek, an investigator with Lopburi City Police Station, received a report of a motorcycle…
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Elderly woman with Alzheimer’s abused by caregiver
A bedridden elderly woman with Alzheimer’s has allegedly been abused by her caregiver, resulting in broken teeth and bruises. The caregiver resigned to evade responsibility but continued to seek similar jobs on Facebook. At 11am yesterday, July 12, at Min Buri Police Station, Ekkapop Luangprasert, advisor to the Interior Minister and founder of a prominent Facebook social activist page, arrived…
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Red yeast rice scare: Thai FDA ensures public protection
Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reassured the public that red yeast rice supplements linked to a shocking number of deaths in Japan have not entered the Thai market. This announcement follows Japan’s Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co’s revelation that it is investigating an additional 76 deaths potentially connected to its benikoji (red rice tablets). The health scare began in March when…
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Indonesian man wreaks havoc after Thai woman rejects him (video)
Police apprehended an Indonesian man yesterday in a rented room in the Phra Pradaeng district of Samut Prakan province near Bangkok for causing a disturbance after being rejected by a Thai woman. The Indonesian man, Iqbal, trashed the rented room in Samut Prakan while drunk. Phra Pradaeng Police Station officers were called to the scene to control the situation. Each…
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Bangkok Botox bust: Police pinch counterfeit ring, seize millions
Bangkok police recently dismantled a major counterfeit Botox production ring, distributing fake beauty products via online platforms, seizing over 26,000 items worth more than 9 million baht. A press conference was held yesterday, July 11, at the Pracha-arak Building of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB). Police Major General Wichaya Sreeprasert, alongside multiple CIB officers, revealed the crackdown on a counterfeit…
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Foreign minister: China’s banking giant to boost tech investment
Thailand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Maris Sangiampongsa met with Ge Haijiao, Chairman of the Bank of China, on Wednesday, July 10, during his official visit to China. The meeting, held to bolster Thai-Chinese economic ties, saw the presence of Pongsarun Assawachaisophon, Deputy Secretary-General to the prime minister. In a strategic pitch, Maris extended an invitation to the Bank of China to…
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Samut Sakhon release 90,000 Asian seabass, targets invasive fish
Samut Sakhon officials launched an operation to release 90,000 barramundis (Asian seabass) to combat the invasive blackchin tilapia. The first release is scheduled for tomorrow, July 12, with a focus on introducing large-sized barramundis into the local waterways. A senior fisheries officer in Samut Sakhon, Niran Promkruan revealed the operation, with the initiative marking a significant step in using the…
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Thai woman fights off bag snatcher in Cambodia to save belongings
A Thai woman working in the Cambodian city of Poipet yesterday fought off a bag snatcher and managed to retrieve her belongings. Thai nationals previously filed nine similar theft cases to the Cambodian police without any successful arrests. Both Thai and Cambodian nationals working in Poipet have fallen victim to thefts in recent months, prompting officials from both countries to…
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