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Ice, ice baby-faced! Teen dealer nicked in Phuket drug bust
Phuket’s drug crisis took another grim turn as cops busted a baby-faced teen dealer and two accomplices in a major meth raid, with over 3,400 pills, a crystal stash and illegal ammo seized in a Thalang sting. Police swooped on a house in Moo 1, Thepkrasattri, on Saturday (July 5), arresting three suspects during a coordinated drugs operation led by…
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Thai officials intercept 16,000 untaxed cigarette packs at border
Thai police successfully intercepted and apprehended two Cambodian nationals attempting to smuggle nearly 16,000 packs of untaxed cigarettes across the Thai-Cambodian border near the Khao Din market yesterday, July 6. The operation involved the 1303rd Ranger Company, the 13th Ranger Regiment, the Khlong Hat Task Force from the Burapha Force, and the Sakaeo excise department. Officials had been alerted by…
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Bhumjaithai dismisses Anutin’s PM ambitions
The Bhumjaithai Party refuted claims by the Pheu Thai Party that its leader, Anutin Charnvirakul, is aiming to become the next prime minister amid political uncertainty following Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s suspension. Boonyathida Somchai, the party’s spokesperson and MP for Ubon Ratchathani stated yesterday, July 6, that Anutin has not shown any ambition or intention to pursue the premiership, despite…
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Man kills ex-partner in Surat Thani, flees in modified truck
Following the breakup of a three-month relationship, a man fatally shot his former partner at her home before fleeing in a modified pickup truck. The incident, which took place in Surat Thani province, occurred yesterday, July 6, at 7.41pm. Police Colonel Charindej Sukpradit from the Kanchanadit Police Station, along with his team and rescue services, responded to the shooting report…
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Steel structure collapse in Bangkok injures workers at construction site
A steel structure collapsed at a construction site on Soi Nimitmai, Bangkok, last night, resulting in injuries to several workers and triggering a rapid response from emergency services. The collapse occurred around 7.45pm yesterday, July 6, when a substantial steel frame fell onto workers at the site, creating a chaotic scene as some people became trapped beneath the debris. Emergency…
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2 Iranian men arrested for stealing trainers from Phuket shoe shop
Police on Friday arrested two Iranian men for stealing a pair of trainers in the Patong neighbourhood of Phuket. Officers from Patong Police Station reviewed CCTV footage from a second-hand shoe shop on Phang Mueang Sai Kor Road, in the Patong sub-district of Kathu District, Phuket, after being alerted to the theft on Thursday, July 3. Two foreign men were…
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Thailand weather: Rainfall alert for 39 provinces, floods possible
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather advisory for today, July 7, warning 39 provinces of severe rainfall affecting 70% of these areas, particularly in northern, northeastern, eastern, and southern Thailand. These regions are expected to experience heavy rain due to a low-pressure area over northern Vietnam and a moderate southwest monsoon affecting maritime regions of the Andaman…
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Spare us change! Thai minister begs tourists not to feed beggars
Instead of tackling Thailand’s growing homelessness crisis head-on, a top Thai minister has urged the public to stop giving handouts to beggars, especially in tourist hotspots like Phuket, Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Chon Buri. Varawut Silpa-archa, the Minister of Social Development and Human Security, claimed well-meaning generosity was actually making the problem worse. “Begging has existed for years but it’s…
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Samut Sakhon warehouse fire contained after two hours
Firefighting teams successfully contained a fire at a furniture warehouse in Samut Sakhon after more than two hours. The blaze, which broke out at around 8.45pm on July 5, is under investigation for its cause and the extent of the damage. Police in Samut Sakhon received reports of a fire at a company offering storage, weighing services, and docking facilities…
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Black panther delight as it strolls through Kaeng Krachan park
A rare sighting of a black panther was captured by tourists in Kaeng Krachan National Park yesterday, July 5. The animal, known for its elusive nature, appeared relaxed and unafraid as it strolled up the Panoen Thung Mountain road, delighting onlookers and highlighting the pristine condition of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mongkol Chaiphakdee, head of Kaeng Krachan National Park,…
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Cambodia seeks UN intervention over border tensions with Thailand
A letter from Cambodia’s permanent representative to the United Nations has surfaced, revealing a request made on June 16 for the prevention of armed conflict with Thailand to be included in the United Nations General Assembly agenda. The letter, available in the UN database, highlights Cambodia’s approach to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on June 15 to resolve the…
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Thai men arrested for 12 million baht call centre scam
Two Thai men, part of a call centre gang in Poipet, were arrested for scamming Thai victims out of a total of 12 million baht. They claimed they were coerced into their roles within the group, which operated from Pu Li Casino and was led by a Chinese national. Yesterday, July 5, at the Mueang Thong Thani headquarters, several high-ranking…
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Narathiwat unrest: suspicious sedan fire follows explosion
Chaos continues in Narathiwat as a suspicious sedan is set on fire in Rueso district, luring rangers to inspect the scene after a morning explosion. At 8.56pm yesterday, July 5, paramilitary rangers from Company 4608 were alerted by the village head of Moo 5, Bue Cho village, Sao subdistrict, Rueso district, Narathiwat province, about a sedan being set ablaze along…
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Former MP’s electric vehicle catches fire; investigation underway
A former Democrat Party MP’s plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) caught fire, prompting an investigation by police who discovered at least five tyre remnants beneath the vehicle. Officials advise waiting for an official statement from GWM and the police. This incident gained attention when Sirichok Sopha, former Songkhla MP for the Democrat Party, shared his harrowing experience on Facebook. Sirichok…
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Police officer shot dead in Yala while on duty
A police officer was fatally shot while on patrol in Yala province yesterday, July 5. The incident occurred as the officer was exiting a convenience store in the Mueang Krong Pinang district when an unidentified assailant opened fire from across the street. According to a report from the Yala Public Relations Department, the shooting took place at approximately 7.40pm outside…
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Nonthaburi teacher found dead in mall car park fall
A 35 year old computer teacher from Nonthaburi was found dead after falling from the fifth floor of a well-known shopping centre’s car park yesterday, July 5. The incident, which occurred around 1pm, was reported to Police Senior Sergeant Major Chairat Thamsima of the Thung Song Hong Police Station. Medical professionals from Chulabhorn Hospital and forensic experts investigated the scene,…
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Student dies after consuming kratom juice in Udon Thani dormitory
A 19 year old vocational student was discovered deceased in her dormitory room in Udon Thani yesterday morning, July 5, after reportedly consuming a 1.5-litre bottle of kratom juice before sleeping, according to friends who informed the police. Police, along with rescue and medical teams, responded to a report of a death at the dormitory located in the Khlong Charoen…
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Woman in debt crisis revives after suicide attempt in Chon Buri
In Sattahip district, Chon Buri, a 49 year old woman who had attempted suicide by hanging unexpectedly regained consciousness as rescue workers were preparing to transport her to the hospital yesterday, July 5. Police and rescue personnel were alerted to a suicide attempt at a house in tambon Phlu Taluang around 9am, according to Police Captain Boonsong Yingyong, deputy investigation…
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Tropical storm Danas intensifies monsoon, heavy rain in Thailand
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a warning regarding Tropical Storm Danas, which is intensifying the monsoon over Thailand. Weather forecasts predict heavy rainfall across 38 provinces tomorrow. As of 5pm yesterday, July 5, the TMD announced the sixth warning on Tropical Storm Danas, located in the northern South China Sea at latitude 20.6°N and longitude 117.7°E, with maximum…
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Man stabbed by wife in Pattaya after domestic dispute (video)
In Pattaya, a domestic dispute turned violent when a man was stabbed by his wife following a heated argument, with the entire incident captured on CCTV. The confrontation unfolded at 5pm on Thursday, July 3, in front of a series of rental rooms opposite Soi Kor Pai 10 in South Pattaya. Police Lieutenant Colonel Suchart Dusadee, an investigator from Pattaya…
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Driver dozes off: 18-wheeler chaos clogs Chon Buri highway
Motorists were left fuming in a bumper-to-bumper snarl yesterday morning after a colossal chemical truck toppled over, shutting down a busy stretch of Highway 36 in Chon Buri. The drama unfolded around 11am yesterday, July 4, near the entrance to Ban Khlong Yai Monastery in Pong subdistrict. An 18-wheeler Hino truck, white and lumbering under the weight of dozens of…
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Chinese man joins ‘Pattaya Flying Club’ in latest tragic fall
A young Chinese man fell from a six-storey building in Pattaya, resulting in his death. The incident occurred at a hotel on Soi Paniadchang, North Pattaya, and raised suspicions of its use as a call centre operation base. Police Lieutenant Anirut Jehrao of Pattaya Police Station received the report yesterday, July 4, and coordinated with Police Colonel Ekkachai Sratongyu and…
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Gamblers flee in panic as Bangkok casino busted in dramatic raid
A special operations team from the Department of Public Administration carried out a raid on a gambling den in Bangkok yesterday, located near a metro station. Acting on a direct order from Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, officials swooped in to enforce social order as part of the newly launched crackdown dubbed “Shut Down Saphan Mai Casino.”…
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Bryde’s whales delight tourists at Bang saen Beach, Chon Buri
The tranquil shores of Bang Saen Beach in Chon Buri’s Saensuk district experienced a buzz of excitement yesterday when three Bryde’s whales, including a mother and her two calves, were spotted near Wonnapha Beach. Captured on a mobile phone by local fishermen, the video showed the whales playfully pursuing small fish, with seagulls diving for escaping prey adding to the…
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Thailand’s interior minister launches nationwide anti-drug campaign
Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has committed to a comprehensive nationwide campaign to address narcotics, crime syndicates, and mafia-style figures, highlighting the drug crisis as a significant threat to national security. Phumtham, currently acting as prime minister, outlined these policies to senior ministry officials and provincial governors across the country on his inaugural day at the Ministry of Interior. He underscored…
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Foreign worker crackdown: 17 nabbed in Chon Buri street job sting
It was a morning of raids, arrests and shocked shopfronts as Thai police swooped in on street vendors and salons suspected of illegally employing foreign workers. The Chon Buri Employment Office, led by Phuwakorn Toshingkhon, teamed up with the Provincial Labour Office under Chalermphon Niamsakul and the Internal Security Operations Command yesterday, July 4, to launch a sweeping inspection operation…
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Thaksin unfazed as court reviews hospital stay legality
Thaksin Shinawatra‘s legal representative has stated that the former prime minister remains unconcerned about the current court proceedings scrutinising his stay at the Police General Hospital. The lawyer highlighted that the process is adhering to legal protocols without any political interference. The case, being reviewed by the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions, continued on Friday with…
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RTAF helicopter makes emergency landing on school field
It was a day the children of Roi Et will never forget—when a roaring Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) helicopter swooped out of a stormy sky and touched down right on their school field. The drama unfolded on Thursday afternoon, July 3, at Ban Kham Pha-Ung School, Pracharat Bamrung, in Pho Chai district. According to the school’s official social media…
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Burmese duo busted after luxury handbag theft in Patong
It was a brazen late-night grab that stunned beachgoers—but police didn’t take long to track down the culprits. Patong Police have arrested two Burmese suspects accused of snatching a luxury handbag from a tourist in the early hours along Patong Beach. The arrest took place yesterday, July 4, when officers swooped on a property at 122/4 Soi Prom Phriang, in…
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Ranong drug bust: Fishermen caught in boat crackdown
A sweeping crackdown on drugs among Ranong’s fishing fleet has exposed a troubling undercurrent of substance abuse, with nearly 40 workers testing positive in just four days. Yesterday, July 4, Marine Police in Ranong province joined forces with a network of agencies to root out drug use aboard local fishing boats. The coordinated operation, part of the so-called White Fishing…
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