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Military truck and motorcycle collision kills 3 in central Thailand
A military truck collided with a motorcycle sidecar yesterday, resulting in the deaths of three people, including a child, and seriously injuring one person. The incident took place yesterday, April 22, at 2.30pm on the 3481 road in Bang Nam Priao district, Chachoengsao province. Police from Bang Khonak Station, along with medical personnel, emergency services, and rescue units, arrived at the…
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Thai hotel maid stabbed over 50 times by mentally ill guest
Police arrested a mentally ill taxi driver who fatally stabbed a maid during his stay at a hotel in the central province of Amnat Charoen yesterday, April 22. The victim sustained more than 50 stab wounds. Hotel staff reported the brutal assault on the 61 year old Thai maid, Suwannee, to officers at Mueang Amnat Charoen Police Station. Police responded…
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17 year old Thai girl fatally shot after glance exchange at restaurant
Police are searching for a gunman who fatally shot a 17 year old girl on Sunday, April 20, while she was riding a motorcycle. The incident allegedly stemmed from an exchange of glances at a barbecue restaurant in the central province of Pathum Thani. Medical staff at Rangsit Hospital alerted officers from Khu Khot Police Station after the victim, known…
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Excessive force: Thai man shot dead after running police checkpoint
A family accused Thai police officers of misusing their power after they shot and killed a Thai man who allegedly ran a checkpoint in the central province of Nakhon Nayok. The 29 year old Thai man, Arnon “Beer” Ngamroop, was shot and transported to a hospital by officers from Pak Pli Police Station. When Beer’s family arrived at the hospital, they…
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Reckless BMW driver shifts blame in viral pickup pile-up crash
The aggressive BMW driver captured in a viral video intentionally ramming into a pickup, arrogantly insisted that both he and the injured pickup driver were at fault, the public disagrees. The incident occurred on the Bangkok Outer Ring Road motorway in Pathum Thani and quickly gained public attention after the Facebook page Here on Board (เฮียขับรถ) shared multiple dashcam videos of…
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Transgender woman alleges unfair dismissal in Samut Prakan
A 27 year old transwoman alleged unfair dismissal from her job due to her gender identity. She claims that her supervisor’s bias against transgender persons led to her having to resign under duress. The incident occurred at a company in Khlong Dan subdistrict, Bang Bo district, Samut Prakan province, where she worked as a heavy lifting equipment operator. Chatchai explained…
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Thailand rolls out AI police cyborg in Nakhon Pathom
Thailand has unveiled its very own Robocop — and it made its debut at the country’s wildest water fight. The Royal Thai Police (RTP) proudly revealed photos of AI Police Cyborg 1.0, the nation’s first artificial intelligence-powered police robot, as it patrolled the Songkran festivities on Tonson Road in Nakhon Pathom province. Locals and tourists alike were stunned to see…
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BMW driver intentionally crashes and forces pickup into barrier
An alleged local political candidate in the central province of Pathum Thani crashed his BMW into a pickup following a road dispute, leaving the pickup driver seriously injured. The victim reportedly apologised to the BMW driver earlier, but the latter ignored the apology. The Facebook page Here on Board (เฮียขับรถ) shared dashcam footage submitted by a follower on April 16,…
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Thai man sits on moving car bonnet after argument with wife
A furious Thai man sparked chaos on the roads near Bangkok after a blazing row with his Burmese wife — by leaping onto the bonnet of her moving car in a desperate bid to stop her leaving their home in Nonthaburi. The domestic bust-up reportedly erupted over her son from a previous marriage, leaving stunned drivers watching the drama unfold…
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Thai drivers race and crash into old woman, tearing her body apart
A sedan driver raced a pickup driver along a public road in the central province of Nakhon Sawan with devastating, fatal consequences after crashing into an old woman, tearing her body apart. News Facebook page เจ๊มอย v+ (Jamoi v+) shared pictures and videos of the incident yesterday, April 10. According to the page, the accident occurred on Takian Luean Road…
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Lottery seekers flock to Ang Thong for tarantula fortune
Excitement is sweeping through Ang Thong province after a mystical encounter with a tarantula at Wat Bot Ratchasattha temple. Locals and tourists flocked to the temple in the Bang Rakam subdistrict, Pho Thong district, hoping to cash in on the unlikely fortune teller. As Songkran celebrations kicked off, visitors gathered at the temple yesterday, April 10, to witness a local…
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Ayutthaya buffalo trader’s home attacked with grenades, no injuries
A buffalo trader in Ayutthaya was left in shock after unidentified persons threw grenades at his home, causing significant damage. The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, April 9, in Phra Ya Ban Lue subdistrict, Lat Bua Luang district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province. The attack resulted in three damaged vehicles and frightened livestock, though fortunately, no one…
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Suphan Buri teen killed in hit-and-run, driver flees
Tragedy struck a quiet village in Suphan Buri after a 13 year old boy was killed in a brutal hit-and-run — and now his grieving family can’t afford to bury him. The heartbreaking incident occurred in the Rai Rot subdistrict, Don Chedi district, where a boy identified only as “Aye” lost his life after being hit by a ten-wheeler truck…
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Chai Nat family demands justice for teen murdered by boyfriend
The family of an 18 year old student murdered by her boyfriend, a foster son of a local politician in Chai Nat province, held a cremation ceremony yesterday, April 9 at Wat Rat Bamrung. The student, known by her nickname “Focus,” a promising student recently accepted into the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Science at Kasetsart University, was found dead…
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2 dead, 4 injured in Nakhon Pathom canal car accident
Six young men on probation volunteered for community service at a temple but faced tragedy when their car veered off the road into a canal, resulting in two fatalities and four injuries. The incident occurred at 2pm yesterday, April 9, in Nakhon Pathom province. Police Colonel Kamphon Champasri from Mueang Nakhon Pathom District Police Station was notified of the car…
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Thai woman takes a ‘bridge’ too far: Miraculous survival in plunge
A Thai woman miraculously survived falling off a bridge in the central province of Pathum Thani, though another motorist was injured as a result of her fall. The crash victim told police that the accident occurred after driving home from a party. Officers from Khlong Luang Police Station were alerted to the accident at 3.30am today, April 10. The incident…
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Thai woman denies abusing mentally ill man despite visible wounds
A Thai woman in the central province of Ratchaburi denied physically abusing a man with a mental illness after a video of him with serious wounds and bruises across his face and body went viral on Thai social media. Nawee Ittisangwron met the injured man, identified as Noom, outside a convenience store in Ratchaburi and decided to share a video…
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2 Thai teenagers drown in Suphan Buri canal while washing hair
Two Thai teenagers drowned in a canal in the central province of Suphan Buri after entering the water with a friend to wash their hair following a dyeing session. A seven year old girl ran from the Jorrakay Samphan Canal back to her community yesterday, April 7, to seek help after her two older friends, 15 year old Kate and…
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Black leopard wonder: Feline spotted hunting in Kaeng Krachan
Tourists visiting Kaeng Krachan National Park were treated to an extraordinary spectacle when a rare black leopard was spotted preparing to hunt a southern spectacled langur. Mongkol Chaiyaphakdi, Chief of Kaeng Krachan National Park, revealed the stunning image taken along the Khao Phanom Thung route at Kilometre 19. The black leopard, a critically endangered species, was calmly observing its prey…
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Thai bus driver and passenger lose lives in collision with truck
A coach driver and a passenger lost their lives after a bus collided with a six-wheel truck on a road in the central province of Pathum Thani yesterday. Officers from Lat Lum Kaeo Police Station investigated the fatal accident on Road 346 in the Lat Lum Kaeo district of Pathum Thani at 8.20am, yesterday, April 6. The Por Teck Tung…
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Thai politician’s teenage son arrested for murder of girlfriend
Police yesterday arrested the 19 year old son of a local politician for the murder of his girlfriend in the central province of Chai Nat. The politician vehemently denied the allegations, insisting that his son was a good boy. The victim’s mother, 33 year old Jeranan, was called to a rice field in the Hankha district of Chai Nat yesterday, April…
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Cash for quakes: Homeowners in Thailand eligible for repair aid
Good news for homeowners rattled by last week’s powerful quake—financial relief is on the way. Thai residents whose properties were damaged by the 8.2-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar on March 28 can now apply for government compensation of up to 49,500 baht to cover repair costs. Bangkok MP Suphanat Minchaiynunt announced the support package in a Facebook post today, confirming that…
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High tide floods Samut Prakan, ONWR warns Bangkok
Thailand’s coastal defences were put to the test this morning as high tides sent floodwaters pouring into parts of Samut Prakan, submerging roads and triggering an urgent warning for Bangkok and four other provinces to brace for more. Flooding struck early along Soi Krathing Daeng in Phra Samut Chedi and in front of a local police station in Ban Khlong…
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Phetchabun council candidate jailed for drink driving
A local election candidate in Phetchabun province has found himself at the centre of a scandal after reportedly being involved in a shocking five-vehicle collision while allegedly drunk. Chaiwat, a former municipal council member and current candidate for the Bueng Sam Phan subdistrict municipal council election, was arrested after the incident, where he was found to be over the legal…
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4 year old Thai girl accidentally shoots herself with pen gun
A four year old girl accidentally shot herself in the right leg with her father’s pen gun at a house in Samut Prakan province near Bangkok. The child’s 16 year old cousin, Parinya Sittijun, called Phra Samut Chedi Police Station, and Por Teck Tung Foundation rescuers, for help at about 11am yesterday, April 1. Officers arrived at the scene and found…
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Biker clears road for ambulance during Thailand earthquake (video)
In the middle of earthquake chaos and gridlocked traffic, a lone cyclist became an unexpected hero – risking his life to guide a private ambulance through congested streets and potentially saving the life of a critically ill patient. The remarkable act of kindness was shared on Facebook by 23 year old ambulance driver Phasawit Karated, who posted a heartfelt message…
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Earthquake panic: Over 100 evacuated from Pathum Thani hospital
An earthquake in Pathum Thani province caused noticeable tremors, particularly affecting high-rise buildings, including an 18-storey medical centre at Pathum Thani Hospital. The management and medical teams, along with rescue volunteers from Ruamkatanyu Foundation and Poh Teck Tung Foundation, swiftly evacuated over 100 people, including ICU patients and staff. Doctor Ninnat Mookdee, director of Pathum Thani Hospital, stated that while…
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Nakhon Pathom cop kills wife amid family fears (video)
A disturbing incident occurred in Nakhon Pathom province, where a police officer, allegedly drunk, fatally shot his wife in front of their 10 year old child and relatives. The police officer was apprehended with his service weapon. The family of the deceased expressed concerns over potential injustice and safety, fearing the officer might be granted bail. The case gained attention…
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Pretty in pink: Bikini-clad woman wreaks havoc at police station
A Thai woman in a pink bikini top caused chaos at a police station in Nonthaburi near Bangkok for two days due to her mental health condition. A 47 year old Thai man, Ronnachai, had been searching for his wife, 34 year old Sudarat, who had been missing from their shared home since Sunday, March 23. He eventually found her…
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Bun fight: Mother and son escape as car rolls into Bangkok bakery
A Thai woman and her son narrowly escaped danger after a 64 year old driver crashed her sedan into a bakery in Samut Prakan province near Bangkok. CCTV footage of the accident went viral on Thai social media, with netizens expressing their relief upon learning that the worker at the Bakerlicious bakery and her young son were unharmed. The accident…
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