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Bangkok man nabbed for selling bank accounts in fraud case
An arrest in Bangkok has uncovered a man selling bank accounts for criminal activities, leading to millions in losses. In an operation led by the Metropolitan Police Division 3, a 25 year old man, Surayut Kungseng, was arrested for selling his bank accounts for 3,000 baht each. These accounts were later used in fraudulent activities that caused financial damage exceeding…
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Love triangle turns deadly in Bangkok minibus shooting
A bitter love triangle turned deadly in Bangkok, leaving one man dead and another on the run. At around 2am today, August 2, a tragic shooting occurred outside an apartment on Rama 2 Road, leaving 38 year old minibus driver Anucha dead after being shot multiple times. The suspect, 36 year old Sira—also a minibus driver—is currently on the run.…
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Bangkok rush hour relief as SRT trials new train route
Bangkok’s long-suffering commuters are finally getting a break—at least during rush hour. The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has launched a pilot extension of suburban train routes in a bid to ease congestion and improve public transport during peak hours. Starting today, August 1, suburban train numbers 355 and 356 will operate on an extended route from Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong…
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Bangkok–Cambodia border train back on track after clashes
Thailand’s rail link to the Cambodian border is back in action after being temporarily derailed by escalating tensions. The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) announced on Wednesday, July 30, that full services from Bangkok to the Ban Khlong Luek border checkpoint in Sa Kaeo province have officially resumed. This marks the reopening of the final section of the eastern line…
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Happiness documented: Bangkok police pens official report after seeing sleeping dog
A 23 year old Thai man asked police officers to record his happiness after seeing a lovely stray dog sleeping on a pedestrian bridge in Bangkok. The police record of the man’s joyful moment went viral on Thai social media yesterday evening, July 31. The document appeared to be entirely official, complete with the Garuda emblem and the names of…
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Bangkok doctors perform scar-free baby ops
Thai doctors are now performing life-saving surgery on newborns using tools smaller than a pencil tip—without leaving a scar. The Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health has become the first medical centre in Thailand to perform advanced minimally invasive surgery on newborns, according to the Department of Medical Services (DoMS). DoMS Deputy Director-General Thanin Wechapinan announced the breakthrough this…
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MP blasted for ‘disrespecting’ Thai military during border clash
Prominent political activist Srisuwan Janya has filed a petition with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), demanding an investigation into what he calls “serious ethical misconduct” by a Chon Buri member of Parliament. The complaint targets Sahassawat Kumkong, an MP with the People’s Party (PP), whose now-deleted Facebook post criticised the Thai military amid the tense border conflict with Cambodia. The…
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Pet paradise unleashed at Bangkok’s epic expo
Bangkok’s Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre is set to transform into a wonderland of whiskers, wagging tails and wild surprises as the Pet Expo Championship 2025 kicks off with the theme The Magical Land of Friendship. Running daily starting tomorrow, July 31, from 10am to 8pm until Sunday, August 3, the event promises non-stop fun, furry festivities and some serious…
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Paetongtarn gets final lifeline in leaked tape scandal
Suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been granted a last-minute reprieve by the Constitutional Court, which voted 5–4 in favour of extending her deadline to submit a defence in the now-infamous leaked audio scandal involving Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen. The decision, announced yesterday, July 29, allows Paetongtarn until August 4 to respond, a final extension under Section 31 of…
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Knives and walkie-talkies found in Bangkok school sweep
Bangkok police uncovered a stash of weapons hidden across two prominent educational institutions during a sweeping raid ahead of a major school celebration. Yesterday, July 29, more than 100 officers mobilised in Pathum Wan district for a coordinated crackdown targeting the Pathumwan Institute of Technology and Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok. The operation aimed to prevent clashes and violence during…
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Thai man shot while riding motorcycle on Samut Prakan road
Police are searching for a gunman who shot a Thai man while he was riding a motorcycle on Bangna-Trat Road in Samut Prakan province near Bangkok, this morning, July 30. The Facebook page Mueang Prakan V2 reported that the shooting occurred at around 7.40am on Bangna-Trat Road, opposite the Bangna Tower office building. The victim was a 25 year old…
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Activist urges dissolution of 7 Thai parties over Thaksin influence
A complaint was filed with the Election Commission (EC) by a political activist yesterday, July 29, seeking the dissolution of seven political parties. The activist alleged that these parties permitted former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to interfere in their internal operations, potentially breaching the organic law on political parties. Nopparuj Vorachitwutthikun, previously involved with the Phirap Khao (White Dove) 2006…
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Six dead in Bangkok market shooting amid longstanding disputes
A tragic mass shooting at the Or Tor Kor Market (Marketing Organisation for Farmers Market) on Kamphaeng Phet Road in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district has left six people dead, including the gunman himself. According to police and eyewitness reports, the victims include four security guards, one female vendor, and the suspected gunman. The incident occurred in broad daylight, causing panic among…
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Mass shooting at Bangkok market leaves six dead, including gunman (video)
At least six people, including the gunman, have been killed in a mass shooting at a bustling market in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district. The tragedy unfolded around 1pm today, July 28, at the Or Tor Kor Market, a well-known fresh food hub popular with both locals and tourists. Police have identified the gunman as a 61 year old man, Noi. Dramatic…
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Five arrested in Bangkok drug party bust at luxury condo
Police arrested five people, including a 30 year old woman named Nuntawadee, at a luxury condo in Din Daeng, Bangkok, on July 26. They were allegedly involved in a narcotics party, with evidence of ketamine production and distribution through online platforms uncovered. The arrests were made following a tip-off to the police about a drug party being organised for a…
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Bangkok police arrest two men in 434kg meth bust
Two men were arrested in connection with trafficking a large quantity of crystal methamphetamine, approximately 426 kilogrammes, from a residence in Soi Nuanchan, Bangkok. The suspects, identified as 39 year old Sunthorn, a motorcycle mechanic, and 31 year old Rattikorn with a history in drug trafficking, were apprehended on July 24 at around 6am. The arrest was part of the…
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Khlong Toei inferno leaves families homeless in midnight chaos
Panic gripped a Bangkok neighbourhood in the early hours of today as a raging fire tore through the Nong Mai community in Khlong Toei, reducing eight homes to ashes and leaving 15 residents displaced. The blaze broke out at around 1.50am today, July 25, on At Narong Road in the densely packed slum district, where wooden homes are built side-by-side…
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Cable crooks busted after blacking out Bangkok Internet
Bangkok police have arrested two men accused of stealing Internet distribution cabinets in a scheme that knocked out online access to hospitals and public offices across the capital, causing more than 10 million baht in damage. The suspects, identified as 43 year old Wirat and 29 year old Jongrak, were nabbed yesterday, July 24, at a house in Soi Kamnan…
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Border clash: 2 Burmese men attacked in Bangkok in mistaken identity
A group of Thai men attacked two Burmese nationals at a market in Bangkok, mistakenly believing them to be Cambodian. Thai netizens widely condemned the attackers and called for peace and unity among people of all nationalities. The physical assault came to light after the Facebook page ซีนิว วิวเวอร์ 4K (Cnew Official) shared photos and video footage of the incident…
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Chinese scammer busted at Don Mueang over app fraud
A Chinese national accused of fleecing Thai victims out of more than 1.5 million baht was arrested at Don Mueang International Airport while trying to flee the country. The suspect, identified as 45 year old Wang Hao, was caught in the international departure hall yesterday, July 24, as he attempted to board an AirAsia flight to Kunming, China. The arrest…
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Thailand urged to tap booming halal tourism market
At the Mega Halal 2025 trade show in Bangkok, tourism insiders sounded the alarm on Thailand’s missed opportunities in the lucrative halal travel market. From prayer signage to proper certification, they argued, the country is just a few small tweaks away from becoming a top destination for Muslim travellers. “Today, it’s no longer just Muslims promoting to Muslims,” said Aida…
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Deputy health minister inspects Khao San Road to boost tourist confidence
Deputy Public Health Minister Chaiyanat Dejdecho visited Khao San Road to advocate for legal compliance and improve public and tourist confidence. The campaign encourages businesses to adhere to health and safety regulations set by the Ministry of Public Health. Chaiyanat led the initiative, inspecting six establishments on Khao San Road: Khaosan Cannabis Dispensary, Charlie Khaosan Spa, Weeden, KD Goldenleaf Khaosan,…
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TAT bets on value to reboot Thai tourism
Thailand is flipping the script on tourism. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) revealed a sweeping 2026 strategy under the theme Value is the New Volume, marking a major shift toward sustainable, quality-driven travel experiences aimed at redefining the kingdom’s global image. At the official launch, held at Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok, top government officials, including Minister…
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Bangkok police raid warehouse seizing 7,000 illegal e-cigarettes
Police in Bangkok raided a warehouse storing illegal e-cigarettes allegedly intended for sale to minors. The operation resulted in the seizure of 7,000 units valued at over 3 million baht, with the arrest of 29 year old Chayut. Police yesterday, July 23, received intelligence that the rented property, located in the Nong Bon subdistrict of Prawet district, was being used to…
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Paws of glory: Hero rider saves cat from blaze in Bangkok condo
A dramatic TikTok video is melting hearts online after capturing the moment a heroic delivery rider charged into a burning Bangkok condominium to rescue a trapped cat—emerging moments later covered in soot and cradling the lifeless feline in his arms. The video, posted on July 23 by user @pluem_sora, shows the rider—who is also a volunteer firefighter—bravely climbing through the…
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Paetongtarn faces sedition heat over leaked call scandal
An explosive investigation into suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been escalated to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), following allegations of sedition linked to a leaked phone conversation with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen. According to a source within the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), a team led by CIB Deputy Commissioner Police Major General Suwat Saennoom has completed its investigation…
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Senate backs amnesty for impulsive youth in political offences
A Senate committee expressed support for an amnesty aimed at young people who may have committed political offences due to recklessness or impulsivity. The Senate Committee on Political Development, Public Participation, Human Rights, Liberties, and Consumer Protection convened on Tuesday, July 22, to assess four amnesty bills, three of which are also being reviewed by a House committee. On July…
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Thai woman and pet dog die in Bangkok house fire
A 72 year old Thai woman and her pet dog died in a fire at her Bangkok home, which is believed to have been caused by a mosquito coil. Officers from Bang Khun Non Police Station were called to investigate the fire at a house in Soi Charan Sanitwong 31, in the Bangkok Noi district, at around 6am yesterday, July 23.…
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Thais get lucky with new retirement lottery scheme
The House of Representatives has given the green light to a game-changing amendment that could turn every lottery ticket into a retirement win. Yesterday, July 23, MPs voted overwhelmingly to approve changes to the National Savings Fund Act, introducing a brand-new weekly retirement lottery aimed at helping Thais build long-term savings while still enjoying their favourite national pastime. The new…
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Car scam duo linked to southern Thailand bomb network
Two men arrested for selling used cars with fake licence plates and forged documents have been linked to a high-stakes crime ring supplying vehicles to car-bombers in Thailand’s Deep South, according to police. In a sweeping raid yesterday, July 22, more than 50 officers from the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) stormed 14 locations across Nakhon Pathom and Bangkok in pursuit…
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