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Thai investment scammers sentenced to 1,155 years in jail and 145 million baht fine
A major investment scammer and his accomplices are facing a significant legal consequence for their involvement in an investment scam that took place between 2020 and 2021 which caused the damage of over 1 billion baht. The court has sentenced them to an astounding 1,155 years in prison and imposed a hefty fine of 145 million baht. Between November 23…
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Pattaya robbery: Mother and son targeted, stolen valuables worth 100,000 baht
In a disquieting Pattaya robbery event, a mother and her young son became victims of a theft in their rental room in Pattaya. The 26 year old mother found her home broken into and valuables were taken worth more than 100,000 baht, including her four year old son’s cherished piggy banks. The mother, Nisachon Charoengpong, brought this dreadful Pattaya robbery…
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Thai man hunted following suspected murder of 12 year old stepdaughter in Bangkok
A 29 year old man become a prime suspect in the brutal murder of a 12 year old girl, referred to as ‘Ae,’ in Bangkok, Thailand. He was acting as the caretaker for Ae, who was his stepdaughter. The incident reportedly occurred at 3.30am today, with claims that the man allegedly beat Ae to death, using a baseball bat, before hiding her…
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Mysterious bullet incident: Thai girl narrowly escapes tragedy as stray shot hits home
Residents in the Thai province of Prachinburi faced a near-tragic event on June 26, when a mysterious bullet pierced a window of a home in the small village of Ban Na. The bullet’s path aligned directly with the head of a young girl running playfully inside the house at the time of the incident. Thiphat, the occupant of the house,…
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Child neglect: Bangkok townhouse horror unfolds as deceased minor found in cement-filled cooler
A 12 year old girl was found lifeless inside a 200-litre plastic ice-cooler, covered in cement and fertiliser soil, at a townhouse in Bangkok functioning as an online retail packaging service. The investigation reveals a tale of child neglect, domestic abuse and horrific crime. The site of the child neglect incident was a two-storey townhouse used for online sale packaging…
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Chaos on the block: Mentally unstable man turns home into domestic disarray
Police in Samut Sakhon City last night were alerted to a domestic disturbance involving a mentally unstable man wrecking property and threatening domestic violence. Upon arrival, the authorities found 30 year old Niran in a frenzied state, ranting and causing destruction inside a two-story townhouse in the Lat Yai subdistrict. Niran’s 30 year old wife, Mingkwan, stood nervously outside the…
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Canal revitalisation: Bangkok’s waterfront upgrade to boost touristic activities
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is implementing a strategic canal revitalisation to improve the walkways flanking Klong Phadung Krung Kasem. This canal is one of the three waterways that flow through the heart of Rattanakosin Island. Deputy Governor Wisanu Sapsompol yesterday stated that the refurbished pedestrian path would build a connection between Klong Phadung Krung Kasem and the two neighbouring canals…
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Earthquake investigation uncovers overlooked fault line behind 4.5 magnitude tremor in northern Thailand
Phitsanulok and Pichit provinces, situated in the north of Thailand, were recently shaken by a significant earthquake, rated 4.5 on the Richter scale. The tremors caused noticeable damage to various buildings, including residences, religious sites, schools, and a hospital. As the earthquake investigation progresses, the fault line is currently under scrutiny by the Department of Mineral Resources and is suspected…
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Toll evasion leads to Cambodian driver’s arrest, charges totalling 71,580 baht
A Cambodian driver was apprehended by Highway Police yesterday after driving through a tollgate in Chon Buri’s Bang Lamung district without settling accrued toll charges totalling over 70,000 baht. The toll evasion arrest took place at 1.30am, led by the acting chief of Highway Police, Pol. Maj. Gen. Jaroonkiat Pankaew. In recent years, an effort was made to improve traffic flow…
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Traffic sinks into chaos as sinkhole swallows up Chaeng Watthana Road, Nonthaburi
Heavy rainfall yesterday led to the sudden emergence of a 1.5-meter deep sinkhole on Chaeng Watthana Road in Nonthaburi, causing severe traffic disruption that extended up to the Lak Si monument. Traffic had to be redirected with the partial closure of two lanes as a safety measure at noon today. Chaeng Watthana Road, directly affected by the sinkhole, particularly its…
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Bangkok school security guard rapes 14 year old student
A security guard at a school in the Sai Mai district of Bangkok has been accused of raping a 14 year old student. The victim, named A, sought help from the non-profit organisation Saimai Survive to accompany her to Sai Mai Police Station to report the alleged sexual assault by a 52 year old Thai man named Santi Narknoi. A…
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Ancient dreams become a bone-chilling reality as homeowner uncovers hidden secrets in Lopburi province
The construction of a bathroom at a property located in Lopburi province has unexpectedly unveiled an ancient secret. The homeowner reported an unusual occurrence of dreams about an ancient woman that led to every homeowner’s worst nightmare – the unearthing of human remains. Thanyanan revealed that in his dreams he was asked by an ancient lady to dig up her…
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US woman unleashes “pawsome” power, fights off bear with bare hands to save pet dog
A 64 year old woman from Maine, USA, hit headlines around the globe when she fought off a bear with her bare hands to protect her pet dog. The woman lives near the border of New Hampshire and was left with injuries to her hand but miraculously, she and her pet survived the ordeal. Lynn Kelly was working in her…
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Police demand CCTV footage of escalator accident from Bangkok airport
Officers from the Don Mueang Police Station issued a demand to Don Mueang International Airport to provide them with the CCTV footage of the escalator accident that occurred on June 29. The police have set a deadline for the airport to comply with their request by the end of this week, warning that a summon warrant will be issued if…
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Thai man gets ants in his pants in penis enlargement attempt (video)
A Thai man with ants in his pants managed to make a prick of himself while resorting to a penis enlargement home remedy experiment. Two videos went viral on Thai social media of the man penetrating an ants’ nest with his organ in a bid to make his penis bigger. The videos show the Thai man withdrawing his penis from…
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Serial scammer uses dating apps to defraud women of over 50 million baht in car rental scam
Three women reported a scammer who fraudulently lured them into investing in cars for rental purposes and then disappeared, leaving them with massive debts. The unidentified man used online dating platforms to identify his victims, leaving almost 20 people defrauded and causing damages exceeding 50 million baht. Ronnarong Kaewpetch, the Chairperson of the organization for justice, and the three victims met…
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Dead body of Austrian man found in Andaman Sea, Krabi
Locals discovered the dead body of an Austrian man in the Andaman Sea, in the southern province of Krabi, near the Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park. Locals today at 10.30am reported the grim discovery at Ao Nang Police Station, the national park, and with the marine police. The lifeless body of the Austrian man was found a kilometre…
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Thai mother’s selfless act donates son’s heart, rekindling a stranger’s heartbeat
The Thai Red Cross Society today disclosed the touching story of a mother who donated the heart of her son on a life support machine to save another’s life. Despite facing criticism from people who couldn’t understand her decision, the mother hit back saying it was the right thing to do to save the life of another. Sopha Noyjinda’s son,…
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Reign of terror ends: Police nab notorious serial rapist in Chon Buri
A notorious serial rapist with a longstanding criminal history has been apprehended by police in Chon Buri. Police Major General Teeradej Thumsutee, investigation chief at the Metropolitan Police Bureau, informed the press that a man known as Wattana Srikhaney, also recognisable under the alias Tum Chonburi, was taken into custody following his assault on a woman in the Ko Chan…
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Mini bus driver caught on viral video threatening to hit foreigner with iron bar in Phuket
A video has gone viral of a Thai minibus driver threatening to strike a foreigner with an iron bar in Phuket. The case is under investigation by the police. In the video shared yesterday, July 2, a white minivan is seen parked on a roadside in front of a coffee shop on Ratsada Road in Phuket. The driver, dressed in…
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Divine intervention: Sacred amulet turns tragedy into a miraculous escape from roadside accident
In a remarkable twist of fate, a family is convinced that their son miraculously cheated death in a tragic roadside accident. The incident occurred when a pickup driver lost control of his vehicle, causing it to flip upside down on a treacherous bend. However, the family attributes their son’s survival to a sacred amulet he wore, which they believe bestowed…
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Heartbreaking end: Love’s refusal triggers fatal shots to Thai man’s penis
A Thai man refusing to accept his relationship was over was fatally shot in the stomach and penis by his ex girlfriend’s sailor friend who defended her from his vicious attack. A rescue team and officers from Sattahip Police Station dashed to the scene in Soi Man Kaeo in the Sattahip district of Chon Buri to discover a 38 year…
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Topless man with a Thai tiger tattoo escapes knife attack, turning quiet neighbourhood into chaos
A bare-chested 60 year old man, sporting a traditional Thai tiger tattoo, yesterday survived a knife attack after becoming embroiled in a domestic argument with a friend and his wife, causing chaos in the quiet Samut Prakan neighbourhood. Officers from Samrong Police Station in Samut Prakan province rushed to the spot upon receiving news of a violent dispute that resulted…
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Parisian plea: A grandmother’s heartfelt cry amid suburb’s turmoil (video)
Amid heart-wrenching tragedy, a grieving grandmother’s heartfelt plea for an end to violence echoes across a Parisian suburb engulfed in turmoil. Following the fatal shooting of 17 year old Nahel Merzouk by a police officer, protests have spiralled into a sixth night of rioting. As tensions escalate, French authorities brace for the eruption of another wave of unrest Merzouk’s grandmother…
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Game over for Thailand? Political interference penalty puts FIFA ban in play
A Move Forward Party (MFP) MP raised concerns about a potential ban on Thailand by the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) due to political interference. This comes after Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan allegedly exerted pressure on the President of the Football Association of Thailand (FA Thailand) to resign. The official Facebook page of FA Thailand announced on July…
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Fit, healthy man hospitalised with dengue fever as Thailand braces for rainy season outbreaks
Renowned doctor Monun Leechawengwong posted an update on a 39 year old patient suffering from a serious case of dengue fever. The man, generally fit and healthy, began to exhibit symptoms, including persistent high fever and a rash. The public has been urged to protect themselves from mosquito bites as the country steps into the rainy season, heightening the risk…
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Perplexing plot: Retired cop’s final chapter unfolds mysteriously amid plantation tragedy
Tragedy struck when a retired police officer was found dead under mysterious circumstances on a road amid a plantation. The deceased, a retired police officer, was reportedly living near the crime scene, about 300 metres away. Around 7.09pm yesterday, officers from the Police Station in Kanchanadit district, Surat Thani province, responded to a report of an assault inflicted in Moo…
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Record-breaking 24-hour marriage: Aussie bride’s refusal to have sex on wedding night prompts divorce
The briefest marriage on record belongs to a couple from Australia, where the pair underwent divorce proceedings less than 24 hours after their wedding. The sudden decision was taken when the husband became angry over his wife’s refusal to have sex. A radio presenter brought up the topic of “shortest-lasting relationships” on a Hit Network programme called Hot Nights With Abbie…
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LGBTQ+ tourism revenue boom fuels drive for legalised same-sex marriage in Thailand
Thailand is witnessing a surge in the burgeoning LGBTQ+ community, as diversity takes centre stage worldwide, boosting LGBTQ+ tourism in the country. As per estimates by LGBT Capital, an asset management company serving the LGBTQ community, 5 to 10% of the world’s population identifies as LGBTQ+. This demographic represented around 3.6 million residents in Thailand in 2019. During Pride Month…
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Thai dentist saves patient’s life discovering lethal blood condition pre-tooth extraction
A Thai dentist recently shared a patient’s near-fatal experience on Facebook after spotting abnormal blood spots on the patient’s arm before a scheduled tooth extraction. The patient was subsequently diagnosed with thrombocytopenia, a disruption in blood coagulation that can lead to uncontrolled bleeding that could potentially be lethal if not promptly treated. Shared on the Facebook page of Doctor Kluay,…
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