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Notorious cat burglar arrested in Thailand after six-year spree across provinces
Police arrest notorious cat burglar responsible for multiple break-ins since 2017 in various areas such as Lampang and Bangkok, with most incidents occurring in Chon Buri. The suspect, 32 years old, named as Bunyawat or In (surname withheld), was apprehended today while attempting to sell stolen goods at a shopping mall in Lat Phrao. Bunyawat, the cat burglar, was arrested…
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Man’s costly error sees pick-up truck and jet ski plunge into Mae Klong River
A 41 year old man experienced a costly mistake when he parked his pick-up truck without properly engaging the handbrake, causing the vehicle and a jet ski worth nearly a million baht to plunge into the Mae Klong River. The accident occurred as he was unloading the watercraft near Wat Bang Phrom in Samut Songkhram province. Onlookers eagerly lent their…
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Ayutthaya teens assault security guard in mistaken identity, face legal proceedings
A group of 11 teens was arrested by Ayutthaya‘s Bang Pahan police for assaulting a 31 year old security guard, Chat Chai (surname withheld), in a case of mistaken identity. The assailants believed the victim to have previously harmed them but later discovered they had targeted the wrong person. The security guard sustained injuries in the altercation, and the accused…
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Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms persist in Thailand: Caution advised for monsoon-affected areas
Heavy rain and thunderstorms continue to affect parts of Thailand, with the Thai Meteorological Department warning of further downpours. Most areas exposed to the southwesterly monsoon are advised to be cautious due to potential danger from the heavy rainfall. Today’s Thai weather forecast includes a 24-hour warning for Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand. This is due to the southwesterly…
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Thai police seize 1,000 million baht assets in embezzlement case linked to ‘Boy’
Thai police have seized assets worth over 1,000 million baht (US$28,800,000) from a suspect known as “Boy” in connection to an alleged 140 million baht (US$4,036,000) embezzlement case. Speaking yesterday, police deputy commander Surachet Hakpal detailed that nine out of ten men facing accusations had reported to authorities, including Chonburi’s provincial governor. The investigation continues, with financial examinations expected to…
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Chinese woman reunited with ‘dead’ son after 15 years following arrest
A Chinese woman received a startling call from the police about her son, who had allegedly died 15 years ago. The police were holding a man arrested for drunk driving, claiming to be her son and providing accurate family details. In August 2019, a woman living in Henan Province, China, received a phone call from Jiangsu police informing her that…
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Funeral attendees win cows, receive rice gifts in unique 200,000 baht Thai almsgiving
In Buriram province, a funeral for a 92 year old woman, Wun Chongchaingam, has drawn a large crowd due to the unusual almsgiving of 1.5 tonnes of rice and a raffle for five cows, worth a total of 200,000 baht (US$ 5,758), for needy villagers and attendees. The event took place at Wat Pa Non-Somboon temple. Many villagers attended the…
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Railway worker’s death in booth causes train delay in Udon Thani
A railway employee, Suthitham (surname withheld), 58 years old, unexpectedly passed away in a railway crossing booth causing a train delay in Udon Thani Province. The incident occurred around 7am today, as the train was unable to proceed due to the crossing barrier remaining up for over an hour, requiring another employee to come and assist. During the early hours…
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Hydrogen balloon explosion: mother criticised for abandoning daughter in fire (video)
A recent video of a young girl inadvertently sparking a fire with a hydrogen balloon while her mother used a hairdryer has generated widespread criticism online. The incident occurred in Jiayang, Guangdong province, China. Many netizens criticised the mother for escaping the scene quickly, seemingly prioritising her own safety over her daughter’s. The video, which surfaced after being captured on…
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Southwest monsoon brings heavy rain, high waves to 42 Thai provinces; caution advised
A southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea and Thailand has led to heavy rain and high waves in 42 provinces, while Bangkok‘s rainy season is expected to bring downpours in some areas. The Thai Meteorological Department warns this weather pattern is expected to continue, with flash floods and high waves occurring, particularly in the east. “The southern westerly wind is…
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Bangkok group urges MRTA to protect historic shophouses in station plan
A Bangkok civil group has urged the Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) to move the proposed entry point for the Phan Fa Purple Line station in a bid to protect historic shophouses located on Phra Sumen Road. Rosana Tositrakul, an ex-senator of Bangkok and president of the Rattanakosin Heritage Conservation Group (RHCG), expressed concern that the century-old shophouses could be…
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Chon Buri police officers exposed in online gambling, extorting 140m baht from victims
A gang of nine police officers from Chon Buri province have been exposed for being involved in online gambling and extorting over 140 million baht (US$ 4,051,500) from victims. The disclosure came after a victim reported the crime due to the excessive extortion demands that became unmanageable. Police Lieutenant General Surachet Hakpal, Deputy Commissioner of Police, confirmed the truth behind…
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One dead, one injured as pickup truck overturns in Chachoengsao; driver missing
A pickup truck overturned and submerged in a water-filled ditch in Chachoengsao province, leaving one person dead and another injured. The incident occurred around 9.40pm yerterday, near the Sor. Prapasilp company on Chachoengsao–Suvarnabhumi Road. A third individual initially reported to be part of the group, has yet to be found. At the accident site, a white Mitsubishi Triton pickup registered…
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Violent attacks in southern Thailand leave one dead, two injured
Separate incidents of violent attacks occurred yesterday in Thailand’s southern provinces of Pattani and Narathiwat, resulting in one death and two injuries. Armed gunmen targeted a police operations base in Muang district, Pattani province, while a pickup truck carrying villagers was ambushed in Narathiwat province. The attack on the police base in Pattani took place at around 7am in Ban…
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Woman cancels wedding after uncovering fiancé’s secret videos and 150,000 baht betrayal
A Malaysian woman discovered shocking secrets about her fiancé just before their wedding, including his dark behaviour involving her family members, prompting her to cancel the wedding and expose his past. The woman, in a social media post, revealed that she and her boyfriend had been together for six years. They had met in university and he proposed to her…
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Romantic accident twist leads Thai friends to embrace identities during Pride Month
A twist in the tale of a romantic accident involving multiple individuals suggests that the involved parties are now close friends. Initially, fear masked the true nature of their relationship, which came to light after spending more time together, talking and bonding over shared experiences. Tharinya Klamthung, also known as Kru Tetae, admitted to an online news outlet that at…
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Bird collision delays Thai Vietjet flight, 159 passengers affected at Khon Kaen Airport
A Thai Vietjet flight at Khon Kaen International Airport was disrupted after a bird collided with the aircraft’s engine, causing delays for 159 passengers. The incident occurred while the plane was parked, awaiting passengers for the VZ215 service from Khon Kaen to Suvarnabhumi Airport. The bird, reportedly an owl, struck the right engine of the parked aircraft at around 7.35pm,…
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Two found dead in repossessed Chon Buri house amid debt woes, suspected overdose
Two individuals were found dead in a repossessed house in Chon Buri, Thailand, due to a suspected drug overdose. The tragic discovery was made yesterday after authorities received a report of deaths in the area. The victims, 46 and 47 years old, were surrounded by a note and other related items, offering insight into their financial problems. Upon investigation, authorities…
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Telegram group admin arrested for alleged child exploitation content
Cyber police recently arrested the administrator of a Telegram group called “Maha Vet Returns” for allegedly posting an invitation to watch a live stream of child exploitation. The suspect is identified as Kittiphat Busayamanan, 24 years old, who is facing charges of possessing and distributing child pornography for commercial or public display purposes. Further investigations also linked Kittiphat to 15…
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Father shields child from vicious dog attack caught on camera
A viral video on social media shows a father bravely protecting his one year old child from a vicious dog attack in a store in Zhaokua, Hunan Province, China. The incident occurred during lunchtime, and the courageous father’s quick reaction saved his child from potential harm. The footage from a closed-circuit camera captured the events on a recent lunchtime. A…
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Chanthaburi student assaulted in barbecue restaurant over minor misunderstanding
A secondary school student in Chanthaburi was assaulted in a barbecue restaurant by an angry customer due to a misunderstanding. The assailant struck the student’s face forcefully, while the student admitted that his choice of words was not the best, but the use of violence was uncalled for. The incident caught the attention of the ‘I Want to Be Famous,…
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Samrong beauty clinics raided for explicit content and unregistered products
Recently, a beauty clinic in the Samrong area and its Chai Samoraphum branch were raided by Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA), health service support and Consumer Protection Police Division officials. The investigation, which was prompted by revealing and provocative content uploaded to YouTube, uncovered more than 500,000 followers on a content creator’s channel. This marketing strategy, however, has caused…
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Yamaha worker dies weaving between racing trucks
Today, a tragic accident occurred as a 48 years old Yamaha factory employee, Anuwat Thawadee, attempted to weave his motorcycle between two trucks on Theparat Road, Samut Prakan. The man lost control, fell under the wheels of one truck, and was crushed to death, despite wearing a helmet. The incident is under investigation by the Bang Phli police. At the…
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Notorious Thai thief Khaitlek arrested, 2 million baht haul seized
Notorious thief Sarawut, 46 years old, also known as “Khai Lek”, with historical ties to the infamous “Thai Siam Gang” and a criminal record including three previous imprisonments, was recently arrested for multiple burglaries amassing over 2 million baht. Sarawut was apprehended in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya after investigators discovered his wrongdoings and managed to seize his single-lock picking tool…
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Cambodian man chokes to death on cherry clam in Thailand
A 41 years old Cambodian man died in front of his friends after choking on an oyster while eating a papaya salad with cherry clams and drinking beer at a rented room in Panthong, Chonburi, Thailand. His friends initially thought he had passed out from drinking too much, but subsequent events confirmed the tragic incident. At around 12.30am today, Swang…
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Teen escapes injury as venomous snake falls onto head
A 15 years old girl narrowly escaped injury after a snake dropped from the ceiling onto her head in her family home in Nonthaburi, Thailand, causing a commotion. The venomous serpent was later captured by emergency personnel, averting further danger. According to the report, a CCTV camera captured the moment when the snake fell from an opening in the ceiling…
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Chon Buri crash: Woman dies as car flips several times
A tragic car accident claimed the life of a 30 years old woman in Chon Buri province when her vehicle lost control, collided with a footpath, and rolled several times. The incident took place near a company in the Panthong district, with witnesses providing harrowing accounts of the scene. This incident was reported to the Phan Thong police station at…
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Thai rice exports set to rise amid El Niño concerns
Thai rice exports have a favourable horizon in 2023, as they are projected to exceed 8 million tonnes. This boost in international demand is linked to global concerns about the possible consequences of the El Niño weather event, resulting in several countries aiming to expand their stockpiles, according to Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit. The minister indicated that the Philippines plans…
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Thailand aims for early 2024 Efta trade negotiations wrap-up
Thailand plans to wrap trade negotiations with Efta nations by early next year appears to be the key objective for Thailand’s trade representatives. The chief negotiator, Auramon Supthaweethum, who is also the director-general of the Department of Trade Negotiations, shared that the recent two-level discussions are taking place in Oslo, Norway. The fifth round of the Thai-Efta FTA negotiations has…
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Illegal gambling activity leads to forced power cut in Shwe Kokko
Those living in Thailand, depending on the town and province, may be well accustomed to power outages for various reasons. With older-style power grids and connections, some areas buckle under a load of increased usage or simply have failures more often due to older, failing infrastructure. But the news of power cuts in Skwe Kokko is different, and for people…
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