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Thai mother suspects murder after son’s suspicious suicide
A Thai mother is searching for the truth after suspecting her 15 year old son’s suicide was staged to cover up his murder in Samut Prakan province, near Bangkok. The teenager, C, disappeared from his home on Tuesday, August 13, prompting his family to share a missing person poster on social media, urging netizens to help locate the teenager. On…
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Thai man faces jail for raping, blackmailing young stepdaughter
Police in Samut Prakan province near Bangkok arrested a depraved Thai man for raping and blackmailing his eight year old stepdaughter. The pedophile’s tattoos and explicit videos on his mobile phone were used as key evidence. The victim’s mother, 24 year old Mew, sought help from the Pavena Foundation for Children and Women after finding explicit pictures and videos of…
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Pita Limjaroenrat points to winning lottery numbers on train (video)
Pita Limjaroenrat accurately pointed out numbers on a train sign before the lottery draw, matching the winning digits. Netizens expressed regret over noticing too late. Pita, former MP and chief advisor of the disbanded Move Forward Party, recently visited Ratchaburi to support Chaiyarat Sakisapong, a candidate for the Provincial Administrative Organisation Chairperson, campaigning under the name of the People’s Party.…
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Fire at Nonthaburi building sparks panic among students (video)
A fire caused by an electrical short circuit at the Chao Phraya House building in Nonthaburi led to panic among students taking shelter from the rain. The blaze, which started under the ceiling, caused loud explosions and forced the students to flee. The incident occurred yesterday when officials from the Nonthaburi Municipality received a report of a fire at the…
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Giant turtle brings excitement and fortune to Phetchabun home
A giant turtle recently wandered into a home in Phetchabun, bringing excitement and a sense of good fortune to locals. The unusual visitor, believed to be an auspicious creature, prompted the villagers to rub powder on its shell in search of lucky numbers before planning to release it at a temple. Kanyanat Yodma, a 58 year old resident, from house…
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Crocodile sighting in Chachoengsao canal sparks panic
A large 3.5-metre crocodile was spotted in a canal in Chachoengsao, causing panic among residents of over 40 households who have been warned to stay out of the water. Local government officials have been urged to capture the reptile immediately. The incident occurred yesterday in the canal near Wat Khlong Chao, in the Sala Daeng subdistrict of Bang Nam Priao…
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Thai man admits ordering poison from Hat Yai in suicide pact
A Thai man confessed to ordering the toxic substance known as potassium gold cyanide from Hat Yai and having it delivered to a dormitory in Nonthaburi. He claimed that he intended to consume it in a suicide pact. However, he vomited it all out. Yu’s confession comes amidst the mysterious death of Udomsak Thongmuan, also known as Dr Keng, a…
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August 16 lottery prizes up for grabs: 6 million baht top prize
The Government Lottery Office (GLO) in Nonthaburi will announce the results of today’s lottery draw at 2.30pm, revealing the amounts available for various prize categories. The winning ticket numbers for the top prize, valued at 6 million baht, were eagerly anticipated by many hopeful participants. The first prize holds 6 million baht while two adjacent numbers to the first prize are…
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Thai woman found dead in BMW leaves letter and will to mother
A Thai woman committed suicide in her BMW car, which was parked in the central province of Nonthaburi, leaving a letter and last will addressed to her mother. It is reported that a row with her boyfriend motivated her tragic decision. A Thai man, identified only as Noom, discovered the woman lying motionless in a grey BMW 330e M Sport…
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Chinese gang flees after stealing 70 million baht from Chinese couple
Thai police are searching for four Chinese nationals who yesterday stole 70 million baht in cryptocurrency from a Chinese couple in the central province of Pathum Thani. Officers from Pak Khlong Rangsit Police Station swooped on a house in the Banmai district of Pathum Thani in the early hours of yesterday, August 14, after being alerted by the homeowners, a…
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Chinese-owned smelting plants raided for hazardous aluminium waste
Police raided two illegal aluminium smelting plants owned by a Chinese investor in the central provinces of Pathum Thani and Samut Sakhon on Sunday and Monday, August 11 and 12, after discovering potential negative impacts on human health and the ecosystem. The raids on the two plants were carried out following the discovery of aluminium dross, a dangerous waste product…
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Transwoman arrested for murder of Nonthaburi university student
Police arrested a Thai transwoman in the northern province of Nakhon Sawan for the murder of a university student at a dormitory in Nonthaburi province, Bangkok. The suspect claimed that financial issues motivated her crime. The 22 year old university student, Wissawa “Sun” Tamprasit, was found dead in his room on the sixth floor of a dormitory in Nonthaburi province…
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Thai university student stabbed and burned to death in Nonthaburi
The Forensic Science Institute yesterday discovered hairs belonging to the suspected murderer of a Thai university student on the victim’s hands. The student was found stabbed and burned to death at his dormitory in Nonthaburi province, near Bangkok. Officers from Rattanathibet Police Station were alerted to a fire in room 611 on the sixth floor of a dormitory in Soi…
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Barking mad: Samut Prakan resident’s bottle battle over noisy dog
A neighbourhood dispute in Samut Prakan has escalated after years of enduring a barking dog, culminating in a neighbour throwing a bottle at the dog owner’s house. Local police are seeking a resolution to the ongoing conflict. The incident took place in a residential area within Soi Suksawat 100, Moo 3, Nai Khlong Bang Pla Kot, Phra Samut Chedi district,…
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Customer forgets 1.6 million baht gold at Chachoengsao car wash
A customer accidentally left 40 baht of gold in their car at a car wash, causing a moment of panic when they couldn’t find it at home. The car wash owner shared the surprising story on Facebook, revealing the gold’s significant value. The RS CarWash & Detailing Bangpakong customer in the Tha Sa An, Bang Pakong district, Chachoengsao province, experienced…
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Thai man arrested after fatal inheritance dispute in Nakhon Sawan
A Thai man was arrested after a violent altercation over an inheritance dispute resulted in one death and one injury. The incident occurred yesterday, August 5, near a temple in Tha Tako, Nakhon Sawan province. Police, led by Phitson Phasuk, arrived at the scene to find a tragic aftermath. A 68 year old man named Nikom lay dead beside his house,…
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2-metre crocodile crossing road sparks panic in central Thailand
A 2-metre crocodile was spotted crossing a road in the village of Nonmu, Kabin Buri district, Prachin Buri province, causing panic among the residents. The reptile appeared yesterday evening, August 5, and disappeared into the darkness, prompting local authorities to launch a search to capture it due to potential safety concerns. Eyewitnesses reported being shocked and immediately stopping their vehicles…
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Thai man and 2 children saved after murder-suicide attempt
A Thai father and his two children survived after drinking a soft drink mixed with pesticide in the man’s murder-suicide attempt driven by jealousy. A Thai woman working in Malaysia sought help from her sister-in-law after her husband, 36 year old Somyot, sent pictures of himself physically assaulting their nine year old daughter and seven year old son. The sister-in-law…
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Police seize six million crystal meth pills in Pathum Thani bust
Police apprehended a significant drug haul of six million methamphetamine (meth) pills and 365 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine (Ice) in Pathum Thani after the traffickers stopped for a meal. The operation was led by Kittirat Phanphet, Deputy Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, and Samran Nuanma, Assistant Commissioner-General. Following a tip-off, police tracked a drug smuggling gang transporting a large…
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Government officer drives recklessly in Phetchabun: Sleeping pills
A local government officer caused multiple vehicle accidents while driving what appeared to be a government vehicle in Phetchabun, leading to speculation about his sobriety. The officer claimed drowsiness due to sleeping pills as the reason for his erratic driving. A local news page in Phetchabun posted about a man, seemingly intoxicated, driving a four-door pickup truck marked “For Official…
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Nakhon Pathom petrol station armed robbery suspect at large
A petrol station employee on his first day at work encountered an armed robbery. The incident occurred at an LPG station on Thong Phon Road, Mueang district, Nakhon Pathom. The assailant, armed with a gun, ransacked a cash drawer and fled with 13,000 baht. Police received a report of the robbery at 7.50pm yesterday, August 2. Officers from the Nakhon…
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Taxi abandoned after armed robbery in Nonthaburi, suspect at large
A taxi was found abandoned in Nonthaburi province after being hijacked by an armed robber who stole both the vehicle and cash from the driver. Police are now collecting fingerprints to track down the suspect, who is believed to have tampered with the car’s GPS. Niwat, the 59 year old owner of a green-and-yellow taxi with the registration number 1มค…
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Golden showers: Drug dealer arrested after he urinates on cop
One officer yesterday was urinated on as the Drug Suppression Unit of Suphan Buri Province in central Thailand swooped to arrest a drug dealer, seizing 1,000 methamphetamine tablets, also known as Yaba, during the operation. Officers received a complaint from locals that drug dealers frequently used Highway Number 33 to transport drugs. An investigation revealed the dealers planned to deliver…
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Municipal worker in Ratchaburi wins 12 million baht lottery prize
A municipal employee from Ratchaburi unexpectedly became a millionaire after buying random lottery tickets and winning a significant prize. Varanya won 12 million baht yesterday, August 1, from two first-prize lottery tickets, fulfilling a dream inspired by a mystical vision. The lottery draw yesterday revealed the winning number 407041. Nott, the representative from Lottery Plus, announced live that there were…
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Prachin Buri residents forced out of their homes by flash floods
Residents of Prachin Buri have been camping in tents by the roadside for five consecutive days after flash floods from Khao Yai and Thap Lan National Parks inundated their homes. Twenty-two households are affected, with water levels still over 60 centimetres. Heavy rains over several days caused flash floods to surge from Khao Yai and Thap Lan National Parks, flooding…
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Chinese-owned factory fined 1.8 billion baht for waste water in reservoir
Chachoengsao Provincial Court fined a Chinese-owned factory 1.8 billion baht for releasing waste water into the Jone Reservoir in the central province of Chachoengsao. THH Moly Processing Company’s illegal action came to light in 2019 after 2 million cubic metres of water in the Jone Reservoir was contaminated with multiple toxic substances. Locals could not use the water for consumption…
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Buffet restaurant Daidomon to close final branch in Thailand
Legendary buffet restaurant Daidomon will close its remaining branch on August 5, bringing an end to its 41-year history. This announcement has left buffet enthusiasts across Thailand disheartened. The Daidomon chain has faced persistent financial difficulties, which led to the closure of its Daidomon Korean Grill branch at Central Ubon Ratchathani on April 30. Until now, the only remaining branch…
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Residents seek blessings at Suphan Buri temple for lottery luck
Residents flocked to Wat Phai Khat in Suphan Buri province to seek blessings from Luang Pho Yai, igniting a buzz of activity as they searched for lucky numbers in preparation for the upcoming lottery draw. Wat Phai Khat in Sri Samran, Song Phi Nong district, Suphan Buri province, was teeming with residents from morning until evening yesterday, July 31. They…
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Crackdown reveals 2,000 fake vehicle registrations in Thailand
Royal Thai Police launched an operation titled Crackdown on Illegal Vehicles Flooding the City, leading to the search of four locations and the discovery of over 2,000 fake registrations, including a single registration number used on 26 vehicles. The operation, conducted yesterday, involved the Crime Suppression Division and the Department of Land Transport (DLT). Senior officers including Sopon Saraphat, Montri…
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Pathum Thani prosecutor’s fake certification scandal
Controversy erupted after a prosecutor in Thanyaburi district, Pathum Thani province, allegedly endorsed a fake prosecutor named Mongkol, granting him a rank equivalent to a level five prosecutor despite lacking the legal authority to do so. Reports emerged that a certification letter, signed on March 26 last year by the Thanyaburi prosecutor’s office on Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok Road, Pathum Thani, was…
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