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Body of Thai woman found abandoned in Samut Sakhon forest
A garbage collector yesterday stumbled upon the dead body of a Thai woman by a roadside forest in the central province of Samut Sakhon. Officers from Khokkham Police Station yesterday, July 11, were called to the roadside forest along Ban Khanom-Ban Kwang Road to investigate the dead body. The spot was far from any residential area and was used as…
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Teen gunman shoots seafood vendor over debt in Phetchaburi
A teen gunman surrendered to police after shooting a seafood vendor over a 200 baht debt. The incident occurred in Cha-am, Phetchaburi province, leaving the vendor dead in his pickup truck. The incident unfolded when the seafood vendor, 24 year old Thawatchai, was shot dead in his pickup truck on a road in a Karen village in Ban Hu Pakhong,…
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Thai school director denies sexually assaulting 27 girls in Lopburi
A Wat Phongam School director in the central province of Lopburi denied sexually assaulting 27 schoolgirls and accused a dance teacher of fabricating the story due to an ongoing conflict. The schoolgirls and their parents filed a complaint against the director of Wat Phongam School, Nitisak, accusing him of sexually assaulting the girls. Nitisak reportedly spoke inappropriately to the girls,…
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Pickup truck crashes into van injuring passengers in Chachoengsao
A serious accident involving a pickup truck crashing into a van left numerous passengers injured, including a two year old with a severe head injury and a two month old baby who was ejected from the vehicle. The incident occurred at 4pm yesterday, July 11, on Road 3076 near the Hua Fai intersection in Nong Khok village, Klong Takrao subdistrict,…
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Elderly Nonthaburi man alleges repairman stole 40,000 baht
A 95 year old man filed a complaint at the Nonthaburi Provincial Police Station today against a long-trusted repairman who allegedly withdrew large sums of money using his ATM card without permission. Pramote Siwamok, who has been relying on 33 year old electrician Jedsada for over seven years, reported the incident to Police Lieutenant Thitipakorn Khumparnin at the Nonthaburi City…
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Thai woman alleges relatives stole 1.5 million baht inheritance
A woman claims her relatives defrauded her of her father’s inheritance, valued at 1.5 million baht, despite a court order appointing her as the estate manager. The inheritance includes 3 baht of gold, a gold ring, a gold-encased amulet, and insurance money. Around 11am today, July 11, at Bang Sri Mueang Police Station in Nonthaburi, Athiwat Sirikangwalwong, founder of the…
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Thai investors flee Myanmar chaos, pulling out 253 billion baht
Thai companies are fleeing Myanmar amid escalating conflict and economic instability. The ongoing clash between Myanmar’s military government and opposition forces shows no signs of easing, prompting Thai firms to withdraw a staggering US$7 billion (around 253 billion baht) in investments. Once the third-largest investors in Myanmar, Thai companies are now ranked 5th, with investments plummeting from US$11.6 billion in…
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6 year old Thai girl rescued after being forced to deliver drugs
A Thai man in the central province of Suphan Buri organised the rescue of a six year old girl after witnessing her family members using drugs and forcing her to deliver narcotics throughout the community. Her home is only 500 metres from a police station but officers appeared to be unaware of the problem. The Thai man, identified only as…
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Central Thailand gas plant blast claims one life, injures another
An explosion at a gas filling plant this afternoon, in the Doem Bang Nang Buat district of the central province of Suphan Buri, reportedly claimed the life of one worker and injured at least one other. The Thai News Agency reported, at around 2pm today, July 11, that several workers at the gas filling plant were trapped inside after the…
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Toddler dies after sexual abuse by drug-addict neighbour
A one year and nine month old infant died after being sexually abused and beaten by a 50 year old man in Ongkharak district, Nakhon Nayok. The horrifying event came to light when the girl’s aunt, Sukanya (surname withheld), was informed by a neighbour that the child had been unconscious since falling down some stairs on Saturday night, July 6.…
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Locals protest against dolomite mine near Thai national park
Protests erupted near Kaeng Krachan National Park in Phetchaburi as locals voiced their opposition to the opening of a private dolomite mine on a 540-rai plot of land, situated just 1 kilometre from the national park. Concerns centre around the potential negative impacts on their way of life and the park’s environment. Somchet Chantana, Director of the Phetchaburi Office of…
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Old Chinese man dies mysteriously on roadside near Bangkok
A 78 year old Chinese man mysteriously died on Kanchanaphisek Road in Samut Prakan province near Bangkok yesterday. The body of the Chinese national, 78 year old Ma Yunzhao, was discovered on the side of Kanchanaphisek Road at approximately 3.30pm yesterday, July 9. The discovery was reported to officers at Bang Kaew Police Station and a rescue team who rushed…
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Body found in Suvarnabhumi canal sparks police investigation
Police are investigating the discovery of a man’s body found floating in Suvarnabhumi’s water canal in the Bang Phli area. A pickup truck with a child car seat was parked nearby and witnesses saw the man sitting on a bridge the night before. Police received a report about the incident at 3pm yesterday, July 8. Kittiphon Poldech, an inspector from…
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Thai-Singaporean singer hits sour note after assault in Nonthaburi
A Thai-Singaporean singer yesterday filed a complaint against a Thai man who physically assaulted him over an alleged affair with his girlfriend at a condominium in Nonthaburi province, near Bangkok. The singer, 23 year old Kittisak “Hun” Boonsan, reported the attacker, identified only as Q, to Mueang Nonthaburi Police Station yesterday, July 8. Hun explained that Q accused him of…
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Father and son die in Phetchaburi truck crash amid heavy rain
A father and his teenage son tragically lost their lives when their car collided with a 10-wheel truck amid heavy rain on a slippery road in Phetchaburi early this morning. The impact caused the truck to drag the car for 10 metres, resulting in fatal injuries for both. Officers from Cha-am Police Station in Phetchaburi were alerted to a severe…
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Thai man sets fire to irrigation house in Pak Kret, wife hospitalised
A man set fire to an irrigation house in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, leaving his wife hospitalised after an assault. The incident occurred at 5pm yesterday, July 5, prompting immediate intervention by local police and fire services. Police responded to a call from residents reporting a man in a frenzied state setting fire to a government-owned house in Bang Talat, Pak…
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Thammasat medical centre offers premium care at affordable prices
Thammasat Advanced Medical Centre (THAMC) in Pathum Thani province opened its doors to premium-quality yet affordable medical services. Located in a 53,965 square metre, 10-storey building in Khlong Luang district, the centre aims to provide a patient-centric approach with a team of experienced specialists and staff. The soft opening of THAMC took place last week, coinciding with the 90th anniversary…
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Three year old Thai girl rescued from busy road
A three year old girl sprinted into a busy road but was saved in the nick of time by a quick-thinking bystander. The child’s mother, in tears, revealed that she had left her daughter asleep to quickly buy some items, unaware that the child would wake up and follow her. A Facebook user shared CCTV footage showing the three year…
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Elderly woman in Samut Prakan assaulted by daughter-in-law
An elderly woman was allegedly assaulted by her daughter-in-law, resulting in severe facial injuries that required 10 stitches. The incident was reported yesterday, July 3, and the police, along with the social service and health officials, intervened to assist at the 73 year old woman’s residence in Bang Sao Thong, Samut Prakan. Upon arrival, police discovered the elderly woman, Udom,…
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Retired cop threatens delivery rider over payment dispute
A Thai parcel delivery rider from logistics company Flash Express took to social media to seek justice after a man, believed to be a retired police officer or soldier, threatened to physically assault and shoot him over a payment dispute. A video of the incident, which was recorded by the rider, 22 year old Phonpipat, was shared by his brother…
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Buddhist monks rescue temple dog attacked with sharpened nail
A Buddhist abbot shared distressing images of a temple dog that was cruelly attacked with a sharpened nail. The dog, found in a state of fear and exhaustion, received immediate help from the monks. A Facebook post by Phra Khru Koson Wachirakit, Deputy District Dean of Mueang Kamphaeng Phet and abbot of Wat Pradoo Lai in Kamphaeng Phet, yesterday, July…
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Thai rangers hunts for invasive peacocks to protect Thai peafowls
Thai rangers and relevant officials at Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary in the central province of Uthai Thani are hunting down Indian and mixed-breed peafowl to prevent cross-breeding and the extinction of Thai peacocks, also known as the green peafowl. Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the two main habitats where the endangered green peafowl are most often…
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Catnapped calamity: Elderly owner’s purr-loved orange tabby taken
A beloved orange cat was allegedly stolen by an unknown woman, leaving its elderly owner distressed and unable to eat for two days. The incident occurred near a flower shop in the Prachaniwet 3 Market, Nonthaburi province. The flower shop owner, 40 year old Pui and the cat’s caretaker, shared the story. About two months ago, her partner, who drives…
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Engineering director found dead at home in West Thailand
A director of the engineering department was found dead in his home in Ratchaburi. The dead man, identified as 53 year old Somkiat, was discovered by relatives after his wife, Boonrod, could not reach him on the phone and asked family members to check on him. Police were alerted yesterday, July 2, about the death at a residence in Ban…
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Oil tanker explosion sparks inferno at Pathum Thani shipyard
An explosion on an oil tanker at a privately owned shipyard in Pathum Thani sent shockwaves through the Sam Khok district, near Bot Temple. The blast, which occurred around 3.30pm yesterday, July 2, left six individuals injured and ignited a towering blaze. Eyewitnesses recounted the harrowing moment when the tranquil afternoon was shattered by a loud explosion, swiftly followed by…
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New Pathum Thani CEO suspended over corruption allegations
The newly elected CEO of Pathum Thani Provincial Administration finds himself unable to assume office due to an ongoing corruption investigation. This dramatic development has left the province in a state of political uncertainty. Secretary-General of the Council of State Pakorn Nilprapunt announced that Charn Puangphet had been suspended from duties in 2012. The suspension stemmed from allegations dating back…
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Ratchaburi residents demand urgent fix for narrow overpass bridge
Residents of Pak Tho in Ratchaburi are grappling with congestion due to a newly constructed overpass bridge that is too narrow for safe and efficient use. The bridge, located between Village 1 and Village 5, was intended as an alternative route after the closure of a main motorcycle passageway by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT). This route was crucial…
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Monk’s coffin inscription matches winning lottery numbers
A monk who has been sleeping in a coffin for 30 years finds himself at the centre of a local lottery coincidence, as the winning numbers match the ones written on his coffin. The story revolves around Phra Kru Wikoram Wachirisan, the abbot of Ban Rai Mai Temple in Thepnakhon, in Mueang District, Kamphaeng Phet province. He has been sleeping…
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BMW driver hits motorcycle, causing fatal crash in central Thailand
A BMW driver rear-ended a motorcycle carrying three people, resulting in one fatality and two injuries. The driver claimed the motorcycle abruptly stopped in front of him, leaving him with no time to brake. A collision occurred this morning, July 2, on the bridge returning from Phahonyothin Road to Phahonyothin Road in front of a bone factory in Khlong Luang,…
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Tragic turn: Burmese father accidently runs over baby daughter
A Burmese father was devastated yesterday after he accidentally ran over and killed his one year old daughter outside their home in the central province of Nakhon Pathom. Sam Phran Hospital in Nakhon Pathom province reported the death of one year old Cherry to Sam Phran Police Station yesterday, June 30. According to the hospital, the girl’s father, a 38…
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