Bangkok News
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Thai woman jailed for cannabis in Taiwan seeks urgent deportation due to heart condition
Taiwanese man seeks help. Thai girlfriend suffers heart condition in Taiwan prison. Pleads for Expedited Deportation The popular Facebook page “Drama-addict” shared a distress call from a Taiwanese man. He urgently asked for help regarding his Thai girlfriend, Ms. Araya Pramprom. She currently faces difficult conditions in a Taiwan prison due to poor health and delayed paperwork. Reports state that…
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Thai man opens fire while fleeing arrest, injuring police and teenage girl
A Thai suspect wanted for attempted murder remains at large after he allegedly shot a police officer and a teenage girl while fleeing an arrest in the Khlong Toei community of Bangkok last night, December 24. The shooting occurred at around 7.50pm when officers from Tha Ruea Police Station attempted to arrest the suspect, identified as 46 year old Burin…
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Alphard driver arrested on Koh Chang after fatal expressway shooting
Police arrested the driver of a Toyota Alphard yesterday, December 24, after he shot another motorist dead on an expressway in Bangkok before fleeing to Koh Chang in Trat province. The victim, 34 year old Anuwat Yartniyom, was fatally shot while driving his Toyota Altis on the Sirat Expressway in the Bang Sue district during the early hours of Tuesday,…
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Bangkok launches late-night operation to regulate homeless areas
Bangkok authorities last night, December 23, launched an operation along Sukhumvit Road to inspect and regulate homeless people and beggars in public spaces in one of the capital’s busiest commercial and tourist districts. The operation took place at around 10pm yesterday, stretching from BTS Nana station to the area outside Benjasiri Park in Khlong Toei district. City officials, social welfare…
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Gunman remains at large after fatal shooting on Bangkok expressway
The gunman remains at large after a fatal shooting on an expressway in Bangkok early yesterday morning, December 23. Officers from Prachachuen Police Station were alerted to the shooting at around 4.50am yesterday. The incident occurred about 200 metres from a toll booth on the Sirat Expressway in the Prachachuen area of Bang Sue district. At the scene, police found…
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Four arrested in Bangkok hotel after Suvarnabhumi drone scare
Four Myanmar nationals believed to be involved in operating multiple drones near Suvarnabhumi Airport were arrested yesterday evening, December 22, following a raid at a hotel in Lat Krabang. The suspects were found in possession of 10 DJI drones after officers from Lat Krabang Police Station and Metropolitan Police Division 3 raided their hotel room yesterday. The group had checked…
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Chinese man allegedly steals bag from Thai woman at Bangkok airport
A Chinese national allegedly stole a bag from a Thai woman at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok on Tuesday, December 16, according to a report shared on social media by a Thai businessman. The incident was revealed by a Thai entrepreneur known as Big, who shared details of the alleged theft on his TikTok account, @bigceochaaba. He said the incident…
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Bangkok fire kills man and over 10 cats in midnight blaze
A man was killed, and over 10 cats died when a fire broke out just after midnight today, December 22, at a two-storey townhouse in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district. Police from Prachachuen Police Station received the fire report at around midnight, with the blaze reported at a residential townhouse in Soi Thetsaban Rang Rak Nuea 14, off Thetsaban Rang Rak Nuea…
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Drones, checkpoints ready for Bangkok New Year period
Bangkok’s roads are expected to experience heavy congestion during the New Year period, and to keep traffic under control, Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) officers are ramping up enforcement and introducing new technological measures, including drones. Deputy Metropolitan Police Commissioner Thawat Wongsanga said police aim to reduce accidents and fatalities between December 30 and January 5, the period known for a…
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Thai and Cambodian Airport Passenger Numbers Drop Despite Open Flights
Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia have spilled into the aviation sector, with airport authorities in both countries trading accusations even as flight connections remain open and operational. At the center of the dispute are allegations from Cambodian officials that passengers transiting through Bangkok face repeated delays and baggage problems, claims Thai authorities strongly deny. This week, Airports of Thailand rejected…
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Widespread Power Outages on December 21st in Bangkok, Samut Prakan, and Nonthaburi
The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) has announced scheduled power outages across Bangkok, Samut Prakan, and Nonthaburi on Sunday, December 21, affecting a total of 41 locations as part of routine maintenance and system improvement work. According to the MEA, the outages are necessary to improve the efficiency, safety, and reliability of the electricity distribution system. Power will be temporarily suspended…
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Foreign man cheats eating challenge in Bangkok for 20,000-baht prize
A well-known curry restaurant in Bangkok exposed a foreign customer for cheating in an eating challenge to claim a cash reward of 20,000 baht. Gold Curry, is a popular restaurant which is famous for its Japanese-style rice curry served in large portions and also its eating challenges. The restaurant offers free meals, vouchers, and cash prizes for customers who can finish…
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Bangkok crowned world’s most visited city in 2025
Bangkok has been ranked the most-visited city in the world in 2025, according to a leading international survey, highlighting Thailand’s tourism rebound and reinforcing the capital’s global reputation as a top destination. Deputy Government Spokesperson Aiyarin Phanrit confirmed the news, citing the Top 100 City Destinations Index 2025 by Euromonitor International, a global market research firm. The index places Bangkok…
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Thai fisherman finds headless body in marshland in Bangkok
A Thai man made a shocking discovery while fishing after finding a headless body in a roadside forest area in the Khan Na Yao district of Bangkok, yesterday, December 18. Rescue workers from the Por Teck Tung Foundation were alerted at around 4.30pm and rushed to a marshland area filled with dense reeds in Soi Khu Bon 31, Khu Bon…
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Thailand hits 10 million long-haul tourist milestone with UK on top
Thailand crossed a tourism landmark this year as long-haul arrivals surpassed 10 million for the first time, a milestone symbolically marked by a Thai Airways flight landing in Bangkok from London today, December 17. Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool and representatives from partner agencies greeted passengers at Suvarnabhumi Airport this morning. The UK also became the first…
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3 Vietnamese men arrested in illegal cannabis farm raid in Bangkok
Police raided an illegal cannabis farm hidden inside a warehouse in Bangkok’s Bang Khun Thian district and arrested three Vietnamese men today, December 17. The raid was carried out by officers from the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) in coordination with officials from the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine. Officials moved in after receiving a complaint from a local…
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Pickpocket gang caught on CCTV stealing from foreign woman in Bangkok
A Thai man issued a public warning about a pickpocket gang after CCTV footage captured three women stealing from a foreign tourist walking along Songwat Road near Bangkok’s Chinatown. Chanatib Bunpasoet-chn posted the video of the crime on his Facebook account yesterday, December 15, with a caption stating… “Scam warning. This afternoon, this foreign tourist requested to check a security…
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Rescue volunteer arrested in Bangkok over alleged child assault
A rescue volunteer was arrested yesterday, December 15, in Bangkok after a girl reported an alleged assault that took place nearly a decade ago at a temple in the Phra Khanong area. Yesterday, police from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) arrested 45 year old Phichit, also known as Dum, under an arrest warrant issued by the Phra Khanong Criminal Court.…
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CIB arrest Chinese suspect hiding in Bangkok over 260 million baht bid rigging
Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) officers arrested a Chinese man in Bangkok who was hiding from an arrest warrant in China over bid rigging that caused damages of more than 260 million baht. In coordination with Chinese authorities, CIB officers arrested the 49 year old Chinese suspect, Song, at a house in Soi Krungthep Kreetha 7, Hua Mark sub-district, Bang Kapi…
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Bangkok governor shares chubby childhood photo to raise awareness on child obesity
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt used a childhood photo of himself and his twin brother to promote a new health campaign aimed at tackling child obesity in the capital. Chadchart attended the launch of the project yesterday, December 11, which was introduced through a collaboration between the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), the Thai Health Promotion Foundation, the Royal Danish Embassy in…
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5 year old Thai girl rescued after repeated abuse by stepmother
A non-profit organisation rescued a five year old Thai girl yesterday, December 11, after suffering repeated abuse by her stepmother in the Bang Khun Thian area of Bangkok. The rescue was carried out by Be One organisation, led by its founder, Chalida “Ton Or” Palamart. Ton Or said a neighbour who witnessed the abuse for years finally decided to seek help…
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Massive e-cigarette bust at Bangkok Port
In one of Thailand’s biggest recent crackdowns on vaping products, authorities have seized more than 46,000 illegal e-cigarettes at Bangkok Port, worth over 10 million baht. The operation was announced on December 11 at the Bangkok Port Customs Office. The haul consisted of 46,260 mixed flavours disposable e-cigarettes, discovered on December 4, hidden inside seven abandoned cargo containers. The seized…
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University student caught with loaded gun on campus in Bangkok
A routine campus sweep took a turn when Bangkok police arrested a first-year university student for allegedly carrying a loaded revolver. The arrest took place on the evening of December 9, at approximately 9pm. The 19 year old male student was found under a university building with a .38-calibre Smith & Wesson revolver, six rounds of ammunition, and a leather holster.…
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Bangkok police bust bizarre AI QR code drug operation
Two Russian nationals have been arrested in Bangkok for allegedly using AI-powered QR codes to sell illegal drugs, turning the operation into a high-tech treasure hunt. According to Police Major General Theeradej Thamsuthee, deputy commander of the Metropolitan Police, online investigators discovered, through Facebook, last month that QR code stickers were appearing across the city. These stickers, mainly slapped on…
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‘Gigachad’ Thai taxi driver saves tourist from missing flight
A foreign traveller has shared his appreciation for a Bangkok taxi driver who went above and beyond to help him reach the correct airport in time for his international flight. The traveller, @QuintenFrancois on X, explained that he mistakenly went to Don Mueang Airport instead of Suvarnabhumi Airport, where his flight to Tokyo was scheduled to depart. With just over…
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Tourist clarifies her story on flying into Don Mueang and being denied entry into Thailand
Following the recent article about a woman denied entry to Thailand over a lack of sufficient funds, our team talked to @kaotickaya for further clarification, and she provided additional context about what really happened at immigration. “Hi, thank you for getting back to me. Yes, here are the specific inaccuracies that need to be corrected:” “1. The caption currently states…
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Vietnamese nationals arrested in Bangkok for planned thefts
Bangkok police arrested two Vietnamese nationals who illegally entered Thailand after previously being involved in a pickpocketing gang. On December 6, officers from Phra Ratchawang Police Station arrested 56 year old Duong Thi Ngoc Thao and 31 year old Huynh Hoa Loc. Police found them in Soi Prachasongkroh, an area known to have a large Vietnamese population. The investigation began…
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Southeast Asian Games open in Bangkok amid safety concerns
Thailand kicks off the 33rd Southeast Asian Games tonight, December 9, with an opening ceremony at Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok. The games run from December 9 to 20, with competitions held across Bangkok and Pattaya. The event covers 540 events in 40 sports. The country hosts more than 12,000 athletes from 11 nations. The ceremony begins at 7pm, following…
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17 South Korean and Chinese scammers arrested in Bangkok and Pattaya
Police arrested 17 South Korean and Chinese nationals in Bangkok and Pattaya for running a major call centre scam that caused losses of more than 500 million baht to victims in South Korea. Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) and the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD), working with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Thailand, announced the…
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Norwegian arrested for attempted tuk-tuk, bicycle theft in Bangkok
Police arrested a Norwegian man for theft after he attempted to take a tuk‑tuk and later a bicycle along Sukhumvit Road, before officers detained him in front of a hotel in Thong Lor, Bangkok, yesterday, December 5. Pol. Maj. Gen. Witawat Chinnakam, Commander of Metropolitan Police Division 5, along with senior officers from Thong Lor Police Station, ordered patrol units…
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