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Spiritual medium scam: Bangkok’s cybercrime unit arrests mother-daughter duo over 50 million baht fraud
Bangkok’s cybercrime division launched a raid that led to the arrest of a mother and daughter duo accused of conning over 50 million baht from their victims over a spiritual medium scam. The two women set up a sham spiritual medium business, with the older woman and her 40 year old daughter, claiming to channel a deity and foretell the…
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Russian defence ministry’s flight schedules “drone-ed” due to Ukraine attack
The Russian defence ministry announced that it faced a drone attack originating from Ukraine, causing a temporary disruption in flight schedules at Vnukovo International Airport in Moscow. The attack took place yesterday, involving about five drones and extended to surrounding territories as well. The defence authorities have clarified that all involved drones were shot down successfully, causing no harm to civilians…
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Chinese man arrested in Chon Buri for using fake registration plate on Bentley
Highway Police officers arrested a Chinese man on a highway in Chon Buri province for using a fake registration plate on his luxury Bentley sedan. Highway police officers in Chon Buri province made a surprising discovery on a routine patrol resulting in the arrest of a 34 year old Chinese man, Chaing Meng, for using a fake registration plate on…
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Trang unveils Nang Fa Waterfall, capturing the hearts of tourists
Trang province boasts a brilliant new tourist attraction that has already grabbed the attention of foreign visitors. Named Nang Fa Waterfall, also known as the slider, offers shimmering water amid a backdrop of stunning nature and enthralling activities. The local community plays a part in preserving and promoting this tourist spot. Residents of Tambon Chong in Trang’s Na Yong district…
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Off-duty police officer kills 2 in drunken accident in Ayutthaya
In a tragic accident last night, a police officer driving recklessly crashed his pickup into four motorcycle riders, killing two and injuring two others. The report confirmed the officer’s alcohol levels as exceeding the legal limit. An Isuzu pickup truck collided with three motorbikes on Napeephat Canal Road in Ayutthaya’s Wang Noi district at around 4.30am. The incident, resulting in two…
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Roadside rescue turns into drug bust as police uncover meth pills and firearms
A potential roadside rescue incident today remarkably turned into a drug bust. Highway police in Surat Thani province initially responded to what appeared to be a broken-down vehicle but unexpectedly stumbled upon a sizeable drug haul hidden in the car’s compartment. The suspicious behaviour of the driver, a 31 year old man, led the police to undertake a search of…
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Distraught mother seeks justice after 12 year old son sustains serious burns allegedly caused by friend
A distraught mother is seeking justice for her 12 year old son who sustained serious burns after being doused in alcohol by a friend in the Chacherngsao province near Bangkok. The attacker’s mother, who happens to be a teacher, compensated the victim only 2,000 baht and defended her child’s innocence. Kittiya Kaenchan visited the Plaeng Yao Police Station to follow…
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Murder mystery: Khon Kaen grandmother killed by grandson for 100 baht
A shocking scene unfolded when an elderly woman was found murdered in her garden by the riverside yesterday at approximately 1.30pm in Sila sub-district, Mueang Khon Kaen, Thailand. In a subsequent investigation led by the local police chief, Pra Kengsarikit, crucial evidence about the crime was discovered. With the main suspect on the run, the manhunt to nab him escalated…
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Woman truck driver killed in Nakhon Si Thammarat shooting spree
A woman truck driver lost her life when anonymous gunmen targeted her vehicle, leaving her vehicle’s cabin peppered with several rounds on one of Nakhon Si Thammarat’s main roads earlier today. The shooting took place at 6am on the southern-expressing Asian Highway 41, in tambon Na Bon. Police, rescuers, and medical personnel rushed to the scene to confront the sight…
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Intoxicated man fatally shoots friend in Ratchaburi karaoke bar
In the early hours of this morning, a chilling incident occurred at a popular Karaoke bar in the Ban Pong district of Ratchaburi province. A man believed to be under the influence fatally shot his friend inside a VIP room before fleeing the scene. The police promptly arrived at the location to investigate the case, believing it to be a premeditated…
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Teenage boy racer dies after horrific collision with lorry in Lopburi
A fatal crash involving a motorbike and a 10-wheeled lorry took place, causing a 19 year old to die instantly. The teen, a college student from Lopburi Province, frequently participated in late-night street races, despite efforts by the police to clamp down on these reckless activities. Last night, Police Lieutenant Phayup Rung Huapai, from Khok Samrong Police Station in Lopburi,…
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Heavy rain alert: 39 Thai provinces including Bangkok braced for potential floods
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued an advisory for continuous rain over many parts of the country. A total of 39 provinces, including the capital city of Bangkok, are expected to experience heavy rainfall, covering 60% of these areas. The TMD forewarned residents in these regions to be on guard for potential flash floods and land runoff from today onwards.…
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Rack ’em and attack ’em: Deadly shootout unleashed in snooker showdown in northern Thailand
A man armed with a gun stormed his friend’s house and fatally shot him following a dispute over a snooker game and an unsettled bet in northern Thailand. The gunman was swiftly apprehended by the police in Nakhon Sawan province, who are now investigating the case in detail. The shooting last night shook the local community of Phaisalee in Nakhon…
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Late-night teen brawl in Nonthaburi ends in gunfire: 1 injured, weapons seized
A late-night brawl among a group of teenagers in Nonthaburi triggered a public uproar. A violent clash left one individual injured following a gunshot penetrating his hand. Local police seized possession of several knives involved in the incident. Video recordings captured by a bystander showed the chaotic scene. The confrontation took place at around 2am today near a convenience store…
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EV Market soars as Thailand and Indonesia take the lead in Asia
In a global trend, electric vehicles (EVs) are steadily gaining traction in the worldwide automobile market, with significant growth realised in Asia-ASEAN countries, specifically Thailand and Indonesia. This comes as per a study undertaken by the BloombergNEF research agency. Ideally placed at the forefront of Asia-Pacific transportation, Senior Analyst of BloombergNEF, Allen Tom Abraham, projected a sharp increase in the…
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Thai investment scammers sentenced to 1,155 years in jail and 145 million baht fine
A major investment scammer and his accomplices are facing a significant legal consequence for their involvement in an investment scam that took place between 2020 and 2021 which caused the damage of over 1 billion baht. The court has sentenced them to an astounding 1,155 years in prison and imposed a hefty fine of 145 million baht. Between November 23…
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Thai man hunted following suspected murder of 12 year old stepdaughter in Bangkok
A 29 year old man become a prime suspect in the brutal murder of a 12 year old girl, referred to as ‘Ae,’ in Bangkok, Thailand. He was acting as the caretaker for Ae, who was his stepdaughter. The incident reportedly occurred at 3.30am today, with claims that the man allegedly beat Ae to death, using a baseball bat, before hiding her…
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Child neglect: Bangkok townhouse horror unfolds as deceased minor found in cement-filled cooler
A 12 year old girl was found lifeless inside a 200-litre plastic ice-cooler, covered in cement and fertiliser soil, at a townhouse in Bangkok functioning as an online retail packaging service. The investigation reveals a tale of child neglect, domestic abuse and horrific crime. The site of the child neglect incident was a two-storey townhouse used for online sale packaging…
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Chaos on the block: Mentally unstable man turns home into domestic disarray
Police in Samut Sakhon City last night were alerted to a domestic disturbance involving a mentally unstable man wrecking property and threatening domestic violence. Upon arrival, the authorities found 30 year old Niran in a frenzied state, ranting and causing destruction inside a two-story townhouse in the Lat Yai subdistrict. Niran’s 30 year old wife, Mingkwan, stood nervously outside the…
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Canal revitalisation: Bangkok’s waterfront upgrade to boost touristic activities
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is implementing a strategic canal revitalisation to improve the walkways flanking Klong Phadung Krung Kasem. This canal is one of the three waterways that flow through the heart of Rattanakosin Island. Deputy Governor Wisanu Sapsompol yesterday stated that the refurbished pedestrian path would build a connection between Klong Phadung Krung Kasem and the two neighbouring canals…
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King inaugurates new Thai Parliament, urges officials to serve national interest
His Majesty the King yesterday marked the official commencement of the new Thai Parliament. Delivering a call to duty, the King asked parliamentarians to perform with the nation’s best interests in mind. The high-profile event took place for the first time at the Sappaya Sapasathan, the new seat of Parliament located in the Dusit district’s Kiakkai vicinity. Arriving at the…
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Toll evasion leads to Cambodian driver’s arrest, charges totalling 71,580 baht
A Cambodian driver was apprehended by Highway Police yesterday after driving through a tollgate in Chon Buri’s Bang Lamung district without settling accrued toll charges totalling over 70,000 baht. The toll evasion arrest took place at 1.30am, led by the acting chief of Highway Police, Pol. Maj. Gen. Jaroonkiat Pankaew. In recent years, an effort was made to improve traffic flow…
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Bangkok school security guard rapes 14 year old student
A security guard at a school in the Sai Mai district of Bangkok has been accused of raping a 14 year old student. The victim, named A, sought help from the non-profit organisation Saimai Survive to accompany her to Sai Mai Police Station to report the alleged sexual assault by a 52 year old Thai man named Santi Narknoi. A…
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Serial scammer uses dating apps to defraud women of over 50 million baht in car rental scam
Three women reported a scammer who fraudulently lured them into investing in cars for rental purposes and then disappeared, leaving them with massive debts. The unidentified man used online dating platforms to identify his victims, leaving almost 20 people defrauded and causing damages exceeding 50 million baht. Ronnarong Kaewpetch, the Chairperson of the organization for justice, and the three victims met…
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Reign of terror ends: Police nab notorious serial rapist in Chon Buri
A notorious serial rapist with a longstanding criminal history has been apprehended by police in Chon Buri. Police Major General Teeradej Thumsutee, investigation chief at the Metropolitan Police Bureau, informed the press that a man known as Wattana Srikhaney, also recognisable under the alias Tum Chonburi, was taken into custody following his assault on a woman in the Ko Chan…
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Mini bus driver caught on viral video threatening to hit foreigner with iron bar in Phuket
A video has gone viral of a Thai minibus driver threatening to strike a foreigner with an iron bar in Phuket. The case is under investigation by the police. In the video shared yesterday, July 2, a white minivan is seen parked on a roadside in front of a coffee shop on Ratsada Road in Phuket. The driver, dressed in…
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Girlfriend of Bangkok MFP MP withdraws physical assault claim following public apology
The former girlfriend of a Move Forward Party (MFP) MP, representing Thawi Watthana-Taling Chan district in Bangkok, spoke about being on the receiving end of physical assault by the politician. She made known the physical assault occurred during a meeting at a golf course in Bo Win, Si Racha County, Chon Buri province. The ex girlfriend of MFP MP Sirin Sanguansin…
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Divine intervention: Sacred amulet turns tragedy into a miraculous escape from roadside accident
In a remarkable twist of fate, a family is convinced that their son miraculously cheated death in a tragic roadside accident. The incident occurred when a pickup driver lost control of his vehicle, causing it to flip upside down on a treacherous bend. However, the family attributes their son’s survival to a sacred amulet he wore, which they believe bestowed…
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Topless man with a Thai tiger tattoo escapes knife attack, turning quiet neighbourhood into chaos
A bare-chested 60 year old man, sporting a traditional Thai tiger tattoo, yesterday survived a knife attack after becoming embroiled in a domestic argument with a friend and his wife, causing chaos in the quiet Samut Prakan neighbourhood. Officers from Samrong Police Station in Samut Prakan province rushed to the spot upon receiving news of a violent dispute that resulted…
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Incoming monsoon triggers warnings for torrential rainfalls in 33 Thai provinces, including Bangkok
The Meteorological Department today warns of relentless storms resulting in heavy rainfall mainly affecting northern Thailand. Thirty-three provinces, including Bangkok, where 60% of the area has been heavily afflicted calls for residents to be cautious in these areas. The phenomenon could result in flash floods and outlandish forest water flows. The monsoon winds blowing heavily from the southwest continue to…
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