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Fire destroys monk’s residence at Wat Had Poo Dai, Lampang
A fire devastated the monk’s residence at Wat Had Poo Dai in Lampang province, with locals unable to control the blaze. The incident, suspected to be caused by an electrical short circuit, occurred at 6.15pm yesterday, June 15. Police at the Ko Kha district station in Lampang province received a report of the fire at Wat Had Poo Dai and…
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Surin motel scandal: infidelity leads to chaotic confrontation
In Surin province, a dramatic confrontation unfolded at a motel involving a local administrative organisation leader, his wife, and the husband of a woman he was allegedly having an affair with. The two spouses collaborated to track down their partners after suspecting infidelity. The altercation, captured in a video, escalated when the wife of the local administrative organisation leader used…
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Hotel worker dies in tragic Bangkok motorcycle crash
A hotel employee tragically died on the night of June 16 after a motorcycle collision with a parked truck outside a convenience store in Bangkok’s Bang Khen district. The incident occurred around 12.30am on Phahonyothin 49/2 Alley, Anusawari subdistrict. Police from Bang Khen Police Station, along with forensic doctors from Bhumibol Hospital and volunteers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation,…
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Over 100 fall ill after eating red pork rice at funeral in Phayao
Over 100 residents from Mueang Dok Khamtai district in Phayao province were hospitalised with severe symptoms of vomiting and diarrhoea after consuming red pork rice distributed at a local funeral yesterday, June 15. Emergency services were called for some people as their conditions worsened. The affected people reported that the red pork rice was part of approximately 700 meal boxes…
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Khon Kaen police bust illegal kratom party with minors
Police in Khon Kaen raided a kratom party in the city centre, where they discovered numerous children and teenagers gathered. Officers questioned the young people and coordinated with parents to pick them up. The shop owner now faces two serious charges. Yesterday, June 15, Police Colonel Yotsawat Kaewsuebthannit, chief of Mueang Khon Kaen Police Station, alongside Deputy Superintendent Police Lieutenant…
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Manhunt for suspect in Khon Kaen child assault case
Police are actively searching for a man who allegedly lured a 10 year old girl with the promise of buying snacks before assaulting her in a forested area in Khon Kaen province. The incident, reported by the girl’s mother, occurred during the night of June 15. The investigative team from the Mueang Khon Kaen Police Station has been dispatched to…
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Motorbike collision in Pathum Thani leads to rider’s tragic death
A motorbike collided with a pickup truck, causing the rider to lose control and crash into a power pole, resulting in his tragic death. The pickup driver, unaware of the approaching motorbike, heard a loud crash but could not see where the motorbike came from. Today, June 16, Police Lieutenant Colonel Sirote Naebnian, Deputy Inspector at Khlong Luang Police Station,…
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Thailand braces for heavy rain across 27 provinces
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather forecast for today, June 16, naming 27 provinces, including Bangkok, as areas expected to experience heavy rain. Rain is projected to affect 40% of Bangkok, with warnings issued about potential hazards from accumulated rainfall. In the upcoming 24 hours, upper Thailand is anticipated to witness heavy downpours in some areas, while…
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Cyber police dismantle Pattaya gambling network with 9 million baht flow
Yesterday, June 14, cyber police dismantled a significant online gambling network known as FAST24H in Pattaya. The operation revealed a monthly circulation of over 9 million baht. Police Major General Trirong Phiewphan ordered the raid, which resulted in the arrest of two people. Police Major General Trirong Phiewphan, together with Police Major General Kritchat Bumrungrattanayot and other officials, led the…
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Illegal bar raid in Nakhon Nayok uncovers sex trafficking ring
Yesterday, June 14, police from the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division raided an illegal bar in Mueang district, Nakhon Nayok province. The establishment, managed by 45 year old Apirak and 43 year old Malaitip from Laos, was allegedly involved in sex trafficking, employing both Thai and Laotian women. Police Colonel Songkrod Koekritaya led the operation, instructing Police Lieutenant Colonel Warit Pathumarak…
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Chinese tourist, 22, dies in fall from Pattaya hotel
A 22 year old Chinese tourist tragically died after falling from the 21st floor of a luxury hotel in Pattaya today, June 15. Before the incident, he reportedly inquired about a convenience store. A security guard heard a loud thud prior to discovering the body. Police Lieutenant Colonel Suchart Dutsadee received the report of the fatal fall at the hotel…
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Ice cream vendor shooting in Prachinburi leaves woman injured
A shooting incident involving competing ice cream vendors occurred in Prachinburi’s Kabin Buri district, leaving a female vendor seriously injured. The suspect fled the scene, prompting police to launch a search operation to apprehend him. The incident took place at 8.30pm yesterday, June 14, when Police Lieutenant Colonel Thirawat Yeamon, an investigator at Kabin Buri Police Station, was alerted by…
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Drones with grenade launchers spark urgent probe in Songkhla
A suspicious discovery involving two drones has prompted a high-level investigation in Songkhla province after they were unearthed in the Sadao district. The drones, equipped with grenade launchers, are suspected of being intended for violent acts or illegal activities. Lieutenant General Paisal Nusang, the Fourth Army Region Commander and Director of Internal Security Operations in the area, led the inspection…
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Illegal frozen chicken operation uncovered in Nakhon Pathom
On June 14, police and livestock officials discovered 15 tonnes of frozen chicken illegally repackaged with a major brand’s trademark in Nakhon Pathom. The operation violated trademark laws and misled consumers by using non-standard packaging. Police Major General Pattanasak Bupphasuwan directed the operation, which was coordinated by Police Colonel Thanathat Sripipat and Police Lieutenant Chumroon Khama, alongside Warakorn Chitlang, the…
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Gold shop employee arrested for 300,000 baht theft
Police apprehended a temporary employee at a gold shop in the Wang Burapha area after she allegedly stole gold weighing 6 baht, valued at 300,000 baht, and disappeared. The incident occurred today, June 15, with the suspect being captured three days later. According to Police Lieutenant General Siam Boonsom, the Metropolitan Police Bureau Commissioner, and Police Major General Napasin Poolsawat,…
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Cambodia bans Thai fruit imports at Khlong Yai checkpoint
Cambodia has imposed a ban on Thai fruits and agricultural products entering the Khlong Yai checkpoint starting June 14, with no specified duration for the restriction. This decision has significantly impacted the fruit trade in Trat province. At noon on June 14, the Khlong Yai Customs House in Khlong Yai district, Trat province, received a notification from Cambodia. The Koh…
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Woman wins 190,000 baht lottery after shrine visit
A woman recently won a large lottery prize, including 15 tickets with the winning last two digits, after seeking fortune from the sacred water basin at the Kuman Thong Jao Sua Heng shrine. Yesterday, June 14, at Ruasi Nen That Phutthakun, Mueang Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya district, locals and tourists were seen gathering in large numbers to seek blessings from…
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Hun Manet plans support for returning Cambodian workers
Hun Manet, the Prime Minister of Cambodia, has expressed readiness to facilitate the return of Cambodian workers from Thailand, urging banks to provide financial assistance. Yesterday, June 14, Hun Manet conveyed via his Facebook page that the government is prepared to coordinate solutions for the potential large-scale return of Cambodian workers. He stated that relevant ministries, armed forces, and the…
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Mass motorcycle crash near Don Mueang Airport injures three
In the early hours of today, June 15, a motorcycle accident involving over 50 riders took place on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road near Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok. The incident left one person seriously injured and two others with minor injuries. Police from Vibhavadi station and volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation arrived at the scene around 2am to assess the situation.…
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Bomb explosion in Narathiwat kills ranger, injures five
An explosion in the Si Sakhon district of Narathiwat province resulted in the death of a 27 year old paramilitary ranger, Amru Sama-ae, and injuries to five others. The incident occurred at 8.50pm yesterday, June 14, when unidentified people detonated a bomb targeting the 4916 paramilitary ranger patrol (mobile unit) at the Sri Banphot subdistrict’s bridge area. The fatality was…
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Chiang Mai lottery frenzy over Thai star and plane crash numbers
Lottery enthusiasts in Chiang Mai are flocking to purchase tickets featuring popular numbers associated with the late singer Pumpuang Duangjan and the recent plane crash in India. The numbers are selling out quickly at various lottery stalls across the city. Pannee Lupu-ngern, a lottery vendor on Chiang Mai-Lamphun Road in Saraphi district, revealed that numbers related to Pumpuang, who passed…
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Phichit governor probes school insurance scam at children centre
The governor of Phichit province in northern Thailand has ordered an investigation into an insurance fraud case involving a supposed agent deceiving parents at schools and child development centres. The parents were led to believe they had secured accident insurance for their children, but the money was never forwarded to the insurance company. This came to light following an incident…
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Pattaya gold robber arrested after daring heist in Lamphun
A 47 year old man has been arrested in Pattaya today following a swift investigation into a daring gold robbery in Lamphun province. The heist, which saw a suspect steal two gold necklaces worth over 500,000 baht, was solved thanks to the tireless efforts of Chon Buri Provincial Police. “The suspect was tracked down to a shopping mall in Central…
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Russian woman arrested in Phuket for illegal medical practice
Phuket’s tourist police have detained a 33 year old Russian woman for practising medicine without a licence. She allegedly offered injectable treatments to both Thais and foreigners across Phuket, promoting her services online. Police Colonel Narapon Wattanakorntawee, commander of the Tourist Police Division 3, instructed investigators to apprehend the Russian national, Viktoriia Freimark. The arrest followed complaints received by Police…
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Cambodian rush at Sa Kaeo border amid closure fears
The permanent Ban Klong Luek Border Crossing in Aranyaprathet district, Sa Kaeo province, experienced congestion as many Cambodians hurried back to their country fearing a sudden border closure. Sa Kaeo Governor Parinya Phothisat visited the site to observe the situation and assured that the border will not close. Yesterday, June 13, a large number of Cambodians formed long queues at…
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Airline service charges set to rise at 6 Thai airports this October
In a move that will impact passengers at six key airports, the Department of Airports (DoA) has announced an increase in passenger service charges (PSC) for both domestic and international departures. Starting October 1, the domestic charge will rise from 50 baht to 75 baht per person, while the international charge will jump from 400 baht to 425 baht per…
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Dusit International eyes 16 billion baht revenue boost this year
Dusit International is set to bounce back in 2025, with the company projecting a revenue of 16 billion baht from its residential properties and reduced interest burdens. The company is confident in its recovery, as it moves closer to turning a profit, despite challenges faced in previous years. “Dusit International is on track for a strong turnaround,” said Suphajee Suthumpun,…
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PM Paetongtarn calls for proactive diplomacy to boost economy
In a bold call for action, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has urged Thai diplomats around the world to take a more proactive approach to support the country’s economy, navigate shifting global dynamics, and maintain peace in the region. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 2025 annual meeting of Thai heads of missions in Bangkok, Paetongtarn outlined clear strategies for…
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British survivor recalls horrifying moments of Air India crash (video)
The British survivor of the devastating Air India plane crash has recounted the horrifying moments as the Boeing 787 Dreamliner plummeted into a building, killing 241 people onboard. “I thought I was dead,” Vishwash Kumar Ramesh said from his hospital bed, describing the chilling moment when he realised he had miraculously survived. The 40 year old British-Indian, who has lived…
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SAO collapse: Final suspect turns himself in for prosecution
The investigation into the catastrophic collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building has taken a dramatic turn, with the final suspect in the case now facing prosecution. Chinese national Wu Bing Lin, also known by the Thai name Chanchai Rungrotthanacharoen, turned himself in to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) on Thursday, June 12, marking a significant step in…
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