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Police allegedly involved in murder plot for 14 million baht payout
One of the four suspects in a murder, carried out for a 14 million baht insurance payout in the Isaan province of Sakon Nakhon, accused a police officer of being involved in the crime. Representatives from multiple car insurance companies urged police to investigate the death of a 32 year old Thai man, Wichian Jityen, after his relative, 38 year…
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Chon Buri woman found dead, police investigate suspicious circumstances
A 58 year old woman was found dead under mysterious circumstances in her bedroom. Her husband claims she fell and could not be saved in time. Police are interviewing witnesses to investigate the incident further. Officers from Don Hua Lo Police Station were alerted to a death in a condominium in Don Hua Lo subdistrict, Mueang district, Chon Buri, at 10pm…
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Thai casino plans put on ice as Cabinet refuses to roll the dice
The bill proposing a casino-entertainment complex was not taken up for deliberation by the Cabinet as anticipated, according to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. A public hearing is awaited before further action can be taken. The 38 year old Thai PM emphasised the importance of not rushing the bill into law. She highlighted the need for public opinion and dissenting views…
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Tragic karaoke bar shooting in Phatthalung leaves woman dead
A 40 year old Laotian woman was tragically shot and killed inside a karaoke bar on Phetkasem Road between Phatthalung and Hat Yai at 9pm yesterday, March 11. Police Colonel Chan Narong Sangsang from Khao Chaison Police Station, Phatthalung province, received the report and promptly arrived at the scene with an investigative team and local rescue volunteers. Inside the karaoke…
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Lucky numbers frenzy as lottery tickets sell out near Khamchanod
In the lead-up to the next lottery draw, crowds gathered at a sacred shrine near Khamchanod Island to obtain lucky numbers. Many hope to win big in the March 16 draw but have been met with disappointment as tickets quickly sold out. Yesterday, March 11, at the renowned Khamchanod Island in Udon Thani, the atmosphere was bustling with tourists and…
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Heartbroken Thai woman directs men from dating app to neighbour’s homes
A Thai woman deceived several men she met on a dating application by directing them to her neighbours’ homes in Bangkok, causing chaos in the community. The suspect claimed she carried out the deception as an act of revenge. Three families living in Mueang Pracha Village on Hathairat Road in the Khlong Samwa district of Bangkok filed complaints with Nimitmai…
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Puff and cuff: Pattaya Teen’s e-cigarette hustle goes up in smoke
A 19 year old girl’s online side hustle took a dramatic turn when she was caught red-handed selling illegal e-cigarettes in a police sting operation in Pattaya. Bang Lamung district chief Patcharapath Sritanyanon ordered a Special Operations Unit to take down online sellers of illegal vapes. Police set up a sting after discovering the young suspect had been advertising e-cigarettes…
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Wake-up call: Snoozing Thai driver startled by cop’s ‘wife’ threat
A sleepy driver in Thailand got the shock of his life when police threatened him with a visit from his wife if he didn’t wake up and get a move on. A 40 year old Thai man fell asleep at the wheel, his pickup truck idling at a red light in bustling Nan City, at 12.30am today, March 12. The…
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Fiery stir-fry chaos: Cook’s dish sets floating restaurant ablaze (video)
A peaceful riverside lunch turned into chaos when a fiery wok of stir-fried morning glory set a floating restaurant’s roof ablaze, sending panicked tourists scrambling for safety. The dramatic incident unfolded at 2.10pm yesterday, March 11, at a well-known floating restaurant on the Ping River in Wiang Nong Long district, Lamphun province. Crowds of tourists had gathered to enjoy the…
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Russian wheeler-dealer busted for shady bike rentals in Krabi
Police arrested a Russian man for illegally operating motorcycle rental shops in the southern province of Krabi, using Thai nationals as nominees. Officers from the Krabi Immigration Office, the Revenue Office, and Tourist Police received a tip-off about multiple illegal vehicle rental shops in the province. These shops were reportedly operated by foreign nationals. The officers spent more than three…
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Overstayed and overplayed: German man nabbed in Thai drug bust
A German man is behind bars in Maha Sarakham following a dramatic arrest for drug possession and a whopping 377-day visa overstay. Immigration police swooped yesterday, March 11, after a local resort owner reported odd behaviour from a foreign guest in Room 2. The suspect, 53 year old Thomas, looked startled and suspiciously fiddled with the door lock when officers…
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Man found dead in Lop Buri after two-year disappearance
A man found dead with multiple stab wounds near a roadside pavilion in Lop Buri has been identified. The deceased was named as 40 year old Komsan, missing for over two years. Police are investigating his death, while family members are puzzled by his presence in the area. Yesterday, March 11, Police Colonel Chaimit Sitthipoon of the Phatthana Nikhom District…
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Thailand video news | Swiss tourist arrested in Phuket for drug use, Indonesian Tiktoker jailed for blasphemy over Jesus joke
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jau bring you the latest headlines from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. A Swiss tourist is arrested in Phuket after a viral drug-use video, while Pai police fine foreign tourists for smoking cannabis in public. Meanwhile, a Thai MP faces an ethics probe for vaping inside Parliament. In crime news, Thai police, with…
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Mother seeks justice after daughter bruised by teacher in school
A mother sought media attention after her daughter, a second-grade student, was reportedly pinched on the arm by a teacher, leaving noticeable bruising. The incident took place on March 7, and the child is now afraid to attend school. Nijwaree, the 28 year old mother of Wanmai, a second-grade student at a school in Mueang Phimai district, Nakhon Ratchasima province,…
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Thailand tragedy: English football fan’s holiday ends in heartbreak
A beloved English football fan tragically died from a drug overdose while holidaying in Thailand, an inquest revealed yesterday. Connor Abbott from Thirsk, in the North-East of England, was found dead in his Bangkok hotel room on September 22, last year. The inquest at North Yorkshire Coroner’s Court cited morphine toxicity as the cause of death. A heartfelt GoFundMe page…
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Footballer injured in violent match seeks justice in Samut Prakan (video)
A 38 year old football player filed a police report after a match turned violent, leading to a broken arm. He accused his opponent of intentionally targeting him rather than playing the game. The incident took place on March 9 at the Song Singh field in Samut Prakan’s Mueang district. Ritnarong provided a medical certificate and video footage as evidence…
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Busted! British man’s ‘high’-risk trip lands him in Krabi trouble
A British tourist caught at Krabi Airport with a whopping 38 kilos of cannabis in his suitcase has been named and faces a decade-long stretch behind bars for his colossal weed blunder. Daniel James Hallett, from Hull, is staring at up to 10 years in a Thai prison after his arrest for allegedly attempting to smuggle cannabis through the airport…
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Ayutthaya man confesses to fatal shooting of in-laws
A 46 year old man from Ayutthaya province confessed to shooting his former parents-in-law, resulting in their deaths, and injuring his wife and her four year old child. The incident occurred in the early hours within a village in Uthai subdistrict, Uthai district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. Following the crime, Songpon fled the scene in a car before switching to…
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Nigerian drug dealer in Phuket arrested after client’s viral drug use video
Police arrested a Nigerian drug dealer in Phuket after a viral video showed one of his clients using cocaine by the roadside. The news Facebook page โหดจัง จังหวัดภูเก็ต (meaning Phuket is so brutal) shared the video of two foreigners using drugs by the roadside on March 6, accompanied by a caption that read, “What are you doing, bro?” In the…
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Bangkok police arrest suspect for selling drug-laced ‘zombie e-cigarettes’
Police apprehended a suspect in the Ram Inthra area of Bangkok for allegedly producing and selling illegal zombie e-cigarettes laced with anaesthetic drugs. Etomidate, a substance sourced from China, was mixed locally before being sold to nightlife tourists. Yesterday, March 11, Police Major General Pattanasak Bupphasuwan, commander of the Consumer Protection Police Division, led a team to search a condominium in…
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Phuket cops hit a high note as drifting Nigerians sing through arrest
Police arrested two Nigerian men last night for drifting a sedan in the middle of an intersection on a Phuket road. Upon arrest, the Nigerians refused to cooperate and speak English with police and resorted to singing with them instead. Newshawk Phuket yesterday, March 11, shared a video of the white sedan drifting for five rounds in the middle of the…
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Super Pussy: Premier League stars ping-ponged in Thailand prank (video)
In a cheeky twist at the Icons of Football tournament in Thailand, several Premier League superstars found themselves the target of a hilarious prank by a mischievous Thai wag. The prankster, known on Instagram as “farangsgonewild,” pulled a bold stunt that’s since gone viral. He shared a cheeky clip of his visit to the Super Pussy ping pong show in…
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Bang Saen Beach boxing event mistaken for brawl alarms locals
Residents of Bang Saen Beach were alarmed as over 100 youths gathered, mistaken for a brawl, but it was actually a boxing event called Mr Fight. Police intervened to disperse the crowd. Peter Denman, a professional boxer, clarified the situation. At approximately 1am today, March 12, police from Saensuk Police Station received a report of over 100 youths gathered and…
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Thai police unleash AI officers: Game changer or gimmick?
The Royal Thai Police (RTP) is stepping into the future with AI-powered inquiry officers. In a groundbreaking move, Provincial Police Region 2 has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) and Amata Facility Services. The goal? To integrate cutting-edge artificial intelligence into policing across eastern and northeastern Thailand. The partnership, announced on Monday,…
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Toilet pervert’s sleazy secrets flushed out with shocking video haul
A 21 year old pervert has been arrested for secretly recording women in public restrooms at gas stations and schools, with police uncovering over 1,000 explicit videos stored on his mobile phone. The suspect, identified as Thanaporn from Roi Et province, was apprehended by officers from the Metropolitan Police Bureau’s Investigation Unit earlier today, March 11. The operation was led by…
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German pedophile arrested for running child pornography site
A German pedophile has been arrested in the Bang Lamung district of Chon Buri, for allegedly operating an illegal dark web platform used to distribute child porn, generating millions in illicit earnings. The arrest, which took place on March 5, was a joint operation between the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) and US Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). Acting on an…
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Speedboat leakage leaves Phuket holidaymakers in deep water
Nearly 30 foreign holidaymakers found themselves in deep trouble when their speedboat began taking on water en route from Koh Lipe to Phuket. The drama unfolded near Koh Poda Nok, just off the Krabi coast, as powerful waves battered the vessel, causing a leak. Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Koh Phi Phi National Park sprang into action, sending out a park patrol…
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Power move: Thai Cabinet extends electricity subsidy to ease shock
The Thai Cabinet has approved an extension of the electricity subsidy programme to help alleviate financial burdens amid rising energy costs. The measure, originally expired in December 2024, will now continue until April 2025, aiming to support households and promote economic stability. Deputy Government spokesperson Karom Phonphlang announced on March 11 that the subsidy will provide a 16.05 satang per unit…
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Brake for impact: Veteran driver crashes into office by accident
A routine task to move a car quickly turned into an accident when a driver accidentally pressed the accelerator, sending the vehicle crashing through an office building. The driver, who has been driving for over 30 years without an accident, was left shaken but unharmed. The incident, captured on CCTV footage, occurred yesterday, March 10, at a commercial building in…
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NACC’s new cohabitation rules without marriage registration
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has introduced new criteria regarding cohabitation without marriage registration, effective on January 22. The Royal Gazette published these guidelines, signed by Sucahart Trakul Kasemsuk, the NACC chairman. The new guidelines categorise people living together as spouses under three main circumstances, aligning with the amended Civil and Commercial Code. This update, titled Criteria for People Cohabiting…
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