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Fatal nap: Passenger found dead on Rayong-Nakhon Phanom bus
A routine bus journey turned tragic when a passenger was found dead in his seat, having been mistaken for being asleep by fellow travellers. The chilling discovery was made when the bus driver attempted to wake him at his stop, only to find his body cold and unresponsive. The incident occurred on a tour bus travelling from Rayong to Nakhon…
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Thai woman arrested with ketamine hidden in underwear at border
Police arrested a Thai woman with ketamine hidden in her underwear as she crossed the border in the Isaan province of Sa Kaeo after working as a party entertainer in Poipet, Cambodia. The 28 year old Thai woman, Sararat Saengmook, was stopped at the Khlong Luek Border Checkpoint in the Aranyaprathet district of Sa Kaeo at about 10.30am yesterday, February…
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Man critically injured over unpaid debt of tens of thousands baht
A 32 year old man was shot and critically injured after failing to repay a debt of tens of thousands of baht. The incident occurred at 6am today, February 26, in a house located in the Mueang district of Chon Buri province. Police Lieutenant Chinawat Thisala was notified of the shooting. Emergency services and rescue units attended the scene and…
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Bangkok condo nightmare: Noise, cannabis, and daily rentals
Residents of a Bangkok condominium are at their wits’ end as daily rentals by foreigners have turned their once peaceful home into a noisy nightmare. Complaints of loud parties, the smell of cannabis lingering in hallways, and blatant rule-breaking at the swimming pool have become all too common, leaving long-term residents frustrated and desperate for solutions. The issue was recently…
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MRT breakdown leaves commuters stranded during rush hour
Commuters were left fuming during this morning’s rush hour as the MRT malfunctioned between Chatuchak Park Station and Phahon Yothin Station, stranding passengers and causing significant delays. The breakdown occurred at approximately 7.50am today, February 26, leaving hundreds of commuters stuck on platforms and inside trains. The MRT management quickly issued a statement at 8.30am. “The MRT is malfunctioning at…
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At least 17 deaths reported in coach bus accident in Prachin Buri
A coach bus crashed into a traffic barrier and overturned on the side of a road in the central province of Prachin Buri at 3.30am today, February 26, resulting in at least 17 deaths and multiple injuries. Officers from the Wang Khon Police Station in the Nadee district of Prachin Buri closed the right lane of Road Number 304 to…
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Room for concern: Foreign investors in Thai property causes a stir
Tourist industry insiders voiced concerns about the amount of foreign investors snapping up hotels, pool villas, and luxury digs in Thailand’s bustling tourist hotspots like Phuket and Bangkok. Thienprasit Chaiyapatranun, President of the Thai Hotels Association (THA), added his voice to the growing chorus of concern. He’s especially wary of Russian property owners flouting the rules by secretly renting out…
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Weather alert issued for heavy rain across 24 Thai provinces
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather warning for today advising residents across 24 provinces to stay alert for heavy rainfall, flash floods, and forest runoff. Coastal areas may experience sea waves exceeding 3 metres due to weather conditions. The TMD’s 24-hour forecast indicates that the easterly and southeasterly winds bringing moisture from the South China Sea and…
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Young Thai CEO charged in 800 million baht fraud case
In a shocking twist to a massive investment scam, the CEO of a Thai company has been charged with aiding fraudsters who defrauded victims out of 800 million baht through a fake digital investment scheme. The accused allegedly registered a company used by scammers to launder money, receiving just 500 baht for his role in the elaborate fraud. Police Colonel Thiraphas…
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Washed up: Garbage crisis floods Phuket’s Sirinat National Park
Sirinat National Park on Phuket’s northeast coast is drowning in garbage, sparking serious concerns among officials and locals. The mounting waste problem has reached alarming levels, with 200 to 300 kilogrammes of trash generated daily but left uncollected due to limited resources, according to Park Chief Siriwat Suebsai. The shocking revelation emerged during a visit by the House of Representatives…
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Woman’s body found strangled in Thai paddy field
A shocking discovery emerged when a fisherman found the body of a woman, strangled and abandoned in a paddy field. Police are now working to identify the deceased and pursue the perpetrator. The incident unravelled yesterday, February 24, at 10pm in a field within Soi Rai Khing 34, Rai Khing subdistrict, Sam Phran district, Nakhon Pathom province. Police Lieutenant Colonel…
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Illegal Internet stations found beaming signals into Laos
Police in Nong Khai uncovered a network of illegal wireless Internet stations suspected of beaming signals across the border into Laos, raising serious security concerns. The discovery was made this morning, February 25, by officials from the Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) and Nong Khai police, who are now hunting for those responsible. The investigation was…
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Severe floods hit Phatthalung: Homes submerged, school closed
Severe flooding has wreaked havoc across Phatthalung province, leaving hundreds of homes submerged, schools closed, and livestock in danger, despite the rain easing this morning, February 25. The deluge has impacted several districts, including Kong Ra, Srinakarin, Pa Bon, Tamode, and Pa Phayom, with Khuan Khanun among the hardest hit. Key areas such as the Pho Thong intersection and the…
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Lao woman arrested in Hat Yai prostitution sting
In a dramatic undercover operation, Hat Yai Police busted a Lao woman running a covert prostitution ring through the LINE app, exposing a hidden world of illicit activity in the heart of Hat Yai, Songkhla province. The sting operation, led by Police Colonel Nattapong Koet-iem, Superintendent of the 6th Police Station, uncovered the scheme operating out of a resort on…
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Tourists attacked on Bangla Road, police hunt for security guard
A wild night on Bangla Road turned violent when two foreign tourists were brutally assaulted by at least one security guard, leaving them injured and shaken. The shocking incident occurred in the early hours of today, February 25, prompting a swift response from Patong Police who are now hunting for the attacker. The two victims were identified as 24 year…
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Pattaya plans low-carbon future with solar power and clean energy
Pattaya City is on a mission to transform itself into a low-carbon tourism destination, with ambitious plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable energy. In the second meeting of the Public Image Committee, Poramet Ngampichet, Mayor of Pattaya City, outlined a bold vision for a greener, cleaner future, leveraging solar power and clean energy solutions. Held at Meeting…
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Thai actress files theft charges against ‘wicked’ nanny
Thai actress Panadda Wongphudee, also known as “Boom,” is taking a stand after discovering her former nanny had repeatedly stolen from her. In a dramatic turn of events, Boom filed an official complaint yesterday, February 24, declaring she won’t let the wrongdoer get away with it any longer. The scandal first erupted when Boom took to social media to expose…
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Buriram man arrested for selling cannabis in space-themed room
A 25 year old man from Buriram was apprehended for selling cannabis from his home, which featured a space-themed room for customers. He ordered supplies from Bangkok and reportedly earned an average of 60,000 to 80,000 baht per month. Yesterday, February 24, police from the Nang Rong district in Buriram, in collaboration with district administration and public health officials, executed…
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7 foreign tourists arrested in Pai for public nuisance
In a bold crackdown on disruptive behaviour, Pai Police arrested seven foreign tourists for causing public nuisance, including smoking cannabis in public. The arrests were made yesterday, February 24, as part of a campaign to maintain public order in the popular tourist destination. Led by Police Colonel Samret Samsitong, Superintendent of Pai Police Station, along with Police Lieutenant Colonel Nopphakhun…
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Police doubt Thai woman’s claim of 10 million baht loss in fire
Police suspect a Thai woman of being involved in a criminal operation after she claimed that 10 million baht in cash went missing following a fire at her home in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok. The 27 year old Thai woman, Nittaya Trisukhon, filed a complaint with officers at Rattanathibet Police Station at 5pm on Sunday, February 23, reporting that a…
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Visa la Vida: British man busted in Chiang Mai after 25-year overstay
In a stunning immigration crackdown, Chiang Mai Immigration arrested a British man who had overstayed his visa by an astonishing 9,135 days – more than 25 years. The man, whose name has not been released, managed to evade authorities for over two decades, making this one of the longest visa overstays ever recorded in Thailand. The dramatic arrest took place…
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Eight Chinese nationals arrested for illegal work in Phuket
Thai police yesterday apprehended eight Chinese nationals illegally working as contractors at a construction site in Thalang district, Phuket. The operation, carried out by the Immigration Bureau in collaboration with local security forces, followed a tip-off from a concerned citizen. Upon arrival at the construction site in Thep Krasattri subdistrict, yesterday, February 24, police encountered over 10 foreign people. When…
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Charged up: Bangkok set to roll out 1,520 electric buses by August
The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) is preparing to lease 1,520 electric buses with the first batch set to be operational by August. This initiative aims to replace over 30-year-old non-air-conditioned buses and reduce maintenance costs. According to a report from the Ministry of Transport today, the BMTA will propose the leasing project to the board during their meeting tomorrow,…
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2 Thai children rescued from drug-addicted and abusive stepfather
Social media influencer Guntouch “Gun” Pongpaiboonwet yesterday rescued two children, aged seven and one, from their drug-addicted, abusive stepfather in the central province of Nakhon Pathom. The children’s 21 year old Thai mother sought help from Gun after she was unable to protect herself and her children from her abusive husband, 31 year old John. She further revealed that she was…
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Thai woman stages fake wedding, refused to reveal her motive (video)
A Thai man took to social media to reveal that a Thai woman faked a wedding with him and tricked her friends into attending the ceremony at a resort in the southern province of Prachuap Khiri Khan. Netizens took to social media saying they were suspicious of both of them, the fake bride and groom. The 34 year old Thai…
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Island crackdown: Phuket ups the ante on illegal foreign workers
Phuket officials announced they are getting tough on the wave of illegal foreign workers casting a shadow on the island’s paradise status. A high-stakes meeting unfolded at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday, February 24, spearheaded by Vice Governor Ronnarong Thipsiri. Power players in attendance included Worawan Waritphuttimeth, Chief of the Phuket Provincial Labour Office, and Phichit Singthongkam, Chief of the Phuket…
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Bribery scandal sparks crackdown at Laem Chabang Port
Thailand’s busiest deep-sea port, Laem Chabang, is under scrutiny as the Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) launches an urgent investigation into severe traffic congestion and a bribery scandal involving queue-jumping fees. With over 6 million trucks passing through the port annually, the PAT is racing to implement solutions, including a crackdown on corruption, to restore order and efficiency, said PAT…
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Vape and escape: Bangkok woman nabbed for illegal e-cig sales
Police in Bangkok arrested a 25 year old woman for allegedly selling electronic cigarettes illegally through a LINE group called PAT VAPE. The arrest took place at a commercial building in Phetkasem Soi 63, Bang Khae district, yesterday, February 24, at 5pm. Niphaphon was charged with violating the Consumer Protection Board’s order against the production and sale of electronic cigarettes…
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Youth gang attacks man in Khlong Toei over 10 baht demand
A group of youths, the youngest being a 10 year old, allegedly attacked a 23 year old Cambodian man with a knife in the Khlong Toei area of Bangkok after he refused to give them 10 baht. The incident took place yesterday, February 24, near the Khlong Toei Community School and, was reported to the Tha Ruea Police Station. The…
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200 Myanmar migrants sent home in Thai repatriation drive
In a significant crackdown on illegal immigration, 200 Myanmar migrants were deported from Ranong province yesterday, February 24 as part of Thailand’s ongoing efforts to address the influx of undocumented workers. The group, consisting of 198 men and two women, were repatriated after undergoing legal proceedings and voluntarily joining the government’s repatriation programme. The migrants were transported to the customs…
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