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Bangkok or bust: Local gang’s reign of terror and violence escalates in Sai Mai
A community in the Sai Mai neighbourhood of Bangkok is living in fear after being targeted by a gang wreaking havoc with violence, guns and homemade bombs. This news came to the forefront following a complaint lodged by a 71 year old woman, Lim Jaemsin, who has appealed for assistance after a series of terrifying events, including her grandson’s conflict…
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Escalator ride takes a step down: Teen encounters accident on moving stairs in Thai store
A teenager reportedly injured his leg on an escalator in a department store in the Lam Lukka area of Pathum Thani, Thailand while returning home last night. Passersby found only a single sports shoe, along with a sock, stuck in the escalator. The affected boy, identified as 17 year old Jirapath, had been assisted by department store staff and taken to…
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Facebook user arrested for inflammatory posts against Malaysian king
Malaysian police arrested a 43 year old man of spreading hate from the Facebook account @SamBanjar Perak. He was detained following his online posts that incited disorder and insulted Malaysia’s King, Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah. The arrest was made yesterday in Bera, Pahang, Malaysia and the suspect is in custody till tomorrow, the local news agency Bernama reported. Claimed to…
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Cutting ties: Hunt ongoing for Thai man accused of murdering ex-girlfriend at beauty salon (video)
Rabophai Police Station officers are hunting for a Thai man who allegedly murdered his ex-girlfriend yesterday in her beauty salon in Prachin Buri, central Thailand. Upon arriving at the beauty salon, situated in the Si Maha Pho district of Prachin Buri at 9.30am yesterday, police discovered the lifeless body of the salon owner in her bedroom. The 47 year old…
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Major drug dealer killed in Thai police operation: 233 meth pills found on body
A notorious drug dealer yesterday met a violent end at his abode in the Mae Tha district of Lamphun province. Police closed in on the house hoping to execute an arrest warrant only to encounter gunfire from the suspect who tried to make a daring escape. At approximately 4.30pm, Police Lieutenant Colonal Sampran Janmangkang, chief of Tha Khat Police Station,…
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Monsoon madness: Bangkok braces for a rainfall check
The Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) today issued a strong warning regarding the southwest monsoon, anticipating heavy rainfall in 41 provinces, including Bangkok. The rain will dominate about 40% of these areas with the severe conditions expected in the afternoon and evening. The southwest monsoon is currently hovering over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand, while a weakening…
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Man arrested for brutally assaulting victim, leading to blindness and skull injury
Police arrested one of two suspects who brutally assaulted a victim, which left him blind and with a severe skull injury. The second suspect, reported to be a youth, is on the run. The victim, 26 year old Smith Sarapithong, filed a complaint after the incident at Bang Phli Police Station in Samut Prakan province near Bangkok on August 10. Smith…
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Gang violence escalates in Samut Prakan: Three teens stabbed and shot on Canal Road
Gang violence once again rocked the Bangkok community last night after a large group of teenagers used firearms and knives to launch an attack on rivals causing three individuals injury. The violent confrontation occurred on the Suvarnabhumi Canal Road in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan. It is reported that some of the victims had to run for their lives and jumped…
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Calamari calamity: Squid vendor cart-wiped on Pattaya street by pickup truck
In an unfortunate event spurring questions about road safety, a squid vendor riding her food cart was struck by a speeding pickup truck on a bustling street of Pattaya on Tuesday night. The pickup truck implicated in the incident did not stop at the site, leaving the vendor and her companion with minor injuries and raising concerning questions about road…
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Man kidnaps and murders 5 year old boy in Chiang Mai
Police arrested a man who kidnapped a five year old boy from a school in the northern province of Chiang Mai and murdered him. The claimed motive behind the murder was revenge after a romantic relationship ended. A 30 year old man filed a complaint at Meuang Chiang Mai Police Station on Tuesday after his five year old son went…
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Thailand’s OTP takes the high road for Andaman tourism boost
The Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP) in Thailand recently announced a forthcoming impact study concerning a proposed coastal road project linking the provinces of Ranong and Satun to boost Andaman tourism. The proposed two-lane highway, covering a distance of 600 kilometres, is designed to notably enhance the ease of access for tourists to key attractions spread…
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H&M probes surge in Myanmar labour violations amid global fashion exodus
A shocking increase in labour violations at Myanmar garment factories supplying global fashion giant H&M has instigated an immediate follow-up from the retailer. This comes shortly after Inditex, owner of Zara, declared its decision to cease purchases from Myanmar, located in Southeast Asia. This suspension results from a report compiled by the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC), a…
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Shot in the dark: Teenage student’s unexpected encounter with gunman in Bangkok
A teenager became the unfortunate victim of a random gunman as he travelled through a Bangkok neighbourhood with a group of fellow vocational students. The attack occurred today, prompting a swift response from the Ratburana Police Station. The station was alerted to a shooting episode that left a teenager injured and in dire need of assistance at Soi Phutthabucha 36,…
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Down undercover: Aussie fugitive caught in Phuket hideaway over drug charge
Police arrested an Aussie man at a luxury accommodation in Phuket on August 10 after the foreigner fled a drug charge from his homeland to hide in Thailand. Phuket Provincial Immigration Police today held a press conference to report the successful arrest of the Australian, Robert Wainwright. The arrest was made on Thursday, August 10 near a luxury pool villa…
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Off-duty nurse and police save woman’s life at Chiang Mai Railway Station
An off-duty nurse, aided by railway police, performed life-saving CPR on a woman who collapsed at Chiang Mai Railway Station in northern Thailand. The woman’s relatives are overwhelmed with gratitude, describing the timely intervention as a miracle, stating if she had been delayed at the hospital, she would have been lost forever. According to railway police officer Narongsak Chaitham and…
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Kru Kai Kaew believers reportedly sacrifice puppies and kittens to the diety
Thai believers in the supernatural power of the Kru Kai Kaew deity rocked social media this week after they reportedly sought puppies and kittens for a sacrificial ceremony in the pursuit of luck and prosperity. The practice has taken a dark turn as some followers hope to receive lucky lottery numbers in exchange for innocent lives. Kru Kai Kaew, portrayed…
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Neighbour murdered in Phetchaburi over claims of infidelity
A small, peaceful community was shocked when a man brutally murdered his neighbour. The attack took place in the victim’s bed, where he was bludgeoned to death with an iron hoe. The crime of passion appears to be the culmination of accusations of infidelity with the murderer, 35 year old Anon, accusing his 33 year old neighbour Thirapol of sleeping…
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Gold fraud: Trader arrested for defrauding investors of over 100 million baht
A high-profile gold trader in Saraburi has been arrested on fraud charges stemming from her operation of a gold investment scheme that allegedly defrauded hundreds of investors out of over 100 million baht. The apprehension of the alleged fraudster, 38 year old Watsamon, took place at a post office in Tha Luang District, Lopburi, following a court-issued arrest warrant from…
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Chaiyaphum Road crash leaves three women dead and three injured
The quiet community of Chaiyaphum province was shattered yesterday by a horrific road accident involving an Isuzu pickup truck and an E-tan, a local transport vehicle. The unfortunate Chaiyaphum Road crash resulted in the tragic death of three women and injured three others. Emergency responders were notified of the Chaiyaphum Road crash at 10am, according to Deputy Inspector Keratiphoom Puphalinin,…
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Wrong-way motorbike accident in Phuket claims renowned artist’s life
A 44 year old man lost his life last night after his motorbike, which he was riding in the wrong direction, collided with a tourist bus. The tragic accident took place on Srisoonthorn Road, Phuket. The bus was transporting people back to their hotels from their expedition to Phuket FantaSea. News of the crash reached the Thalang Police around 11.40pm yesterday. Lieutenant…
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Fatal drunk driving accident on Chalong Rat highway: Tyre burst blamed
A tragic accident on Bangkok’s Chalong Rat elevated highway saw a Nissan pick-up truck crashing into a Toyota Fortuner before slamming into a concrete divider. The grizzly turn of events led to the death of a 38 year old passenger. The pickup driver, an air conditioning technician around 50 to 55 years old, claimed a tyre burst caused the accident…
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Student barred from classes over political disagreements with school teacher
A Chon Buri school student has reportedly been banned from attending history classes, due to political views that conflict with those of the teacher. The matter was brought to the office of the district’s primary education area by Yodchai Pungporn, a distant MP along with the child’s mother, who expressed concern over the impact this might have on the child’s…
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Plot twist: Chinese Rolls-Royce driver seeks 1.3 million baht from Thai driver
A Chinese Rolls-Royce driver demanded 1.3 million baht in compensation from the Thai pickup driver who smashed into her. She insisted that she did not forgive him for his hapless driving despite earlier reports saying she had. The Chinese driver added that she could not communicate in Thai with the driver and that led him to misunderstand her. According to…
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Uninvited father crashes daughter’s wedding sparking online outrage
A heart-wrenching reception unfolded recently when a tattered man took to the stage at a wedding in China, only to surprise the assembly when it was revealed that he was the bride’s father. He hadn’t been invited to the wedding and only learned about the event from others. The perplexing and emotionally laden story went viral online. It began when…
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Hong Kong policewoman gains Internet fame for beauty and duty
Social media users around the globe are swooning over the beauty of a Hong Kong policewoman, who has quickly become an Internet sensation due to her striking good looks and dutiful on-the-job demeanour. While it’s common to see police officers performing their duties on the streets, one policewoman, in particular, has seriously caught the eye of the online world. The officer’s beauty…
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Phuket’s tumultuous news: Raids, accidents, policy changes, and Family Mart’s exit
A series of surprising incidents and noteworthy news have emerged from the island of Phuket. From ongoing raids in the massage parlours of Patong, a perilous vehicular mishap involving a tourist, a tragic road accident, progressive governmental decisions and a significant retail change, the week has been eventful. Unrelenting illicit operations have been underway in Patong’s massage industry where illegal…
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Sweet success: Thai fruit exports to China ripe with growth, thanks to fast track on China-Laos Railway
Thai fruit exports to China experienced a significant surge in the first five months of this year, growing by a staggering 365%. This upswing is predominantly accredited to the utilisation of the China-Laos Railway for transit, which has resulted in a significantly reduced delivery duration and leveraged the benefits of free trade deals, according to sources yesterday. The railway route…
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Seven-year love, an extravagant Vietnamese wedding, and 294,000 baht gowns
Many people dream of an extravagant and gorgeous fairytale wedding, whether it’s within their financial or romantic means or not. So social media users have latched onto the storybook romance of a picture-perfect Vietnamese couple and their over-the-top opulent wedding extravaganza. The lavish wedding of a Vietnamese couple has been making headlines as the culmination of their seven-year love story…
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Thai road sweeper returns nearly 200,000 baht lost gold accessories to owner
Residents in the central province of Phetchabun hailed the honesty of a Thai road sweeper after she found lost gold accessories worth nearly 200,000 baht and returned them to their rightful owner. The 55 year old road sweeper, Ratree Chumwong, successfully returned the gold accessories to the owner on Monday, August 14, with the help of a restaurant owner and…
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Missing man’s skeletal remains found in submerged pickup truck in Buriram pond
Villagers in Buriram irrigating their paddy fields were shocked when they came across the tail end of a pickup truck submerged in a large pond. Skeletal human remains were found inside the vehicle, now identified as a missing 47 year old man who disappeared almost a year and a half earlier. Yesterday, reports emerged about a startling discovery in the…
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