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Concert ends on sour note in Sakon Nakhon, 1 critically injured
A violent altercation occurred at a concert in Sakon Nakhon province, resulting in one person being severely injured and five others suffering minor injuries. The suspect was taken into custody following the incident. The suspect, identified only by his nickname Tum, was apprehended after he allegedly attacked concert-goers near the stage, leaving behind a trail of injuries. The arrest took…
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Hunting game: Fake cop at large in Sisaket province
Officers are on the hunt for an imposter posing as a police officer who has been searching through citizens’ bags. The police chief of Khun Han district, Sisaket province, has confirmed that the suspect is not affiliated with the local police force and efforts are underway to apprehend the fake cop and bring him to justice. The incident came to…
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Chon Buri man found dead in rental room after herbal booze binge
A rental room owner found a tenant dead in his room, suspected to have died from excessive alcohol consumption. Police investigation revealed that the 40 year old man had been consuming herbal alcoholic drinks with friends in the days leading up to his death. Police officer Boonchuen Sarasook from Phan Thong Police Station in Chon Buri received a report of…
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Korat researchers turn agricultural waste into ceramic gemstones
Researchers at Suranaree University of Technology (SUT) have made a groundbreaking discovery by transforming agricultural waste into highly valuable ceramic gemstones. This innovative research, conducted by senior students at the Institute of Engineering’s School of Ceramic Engineering, has resulted in a product priced 6,000 times higher than the original waste material. The team, consisting of Parnpailin Jaichuei, Chatcha Chuma, and…
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Disturbed man allegedly butchers dog for sale in Udon Thani
A shocking incident unfolded yesterday in Udon Thani’s Ban Dung district when a disturbed individual allegedly killed a dog and displayed its butchered remains for sale. The dog, believed to have fled in panic due to new year fireworks, fell victim to the man’s disturbed behaviour. Upon receiving reports from concerned residents, Werapol, the administrator of the Bandung Update Facebook page,…
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