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- Crime News
Yakuza members arrested in Nong Khai for brutal murder over debt
Two members of a Yakuza gang were arrested and conducted a crime scene reenactment after being apprehended in Nong Khai for the gruesome murder and dismemberment of a Japanese national over an unpaid debt of 8 million baht. Police discovered the dismembered body of 47 year old Japanese national Kaba Shima Ryosuke in Soi Jadsan Swing 2, Ban Kluay-Sai Noi…
- Thailand News
Woman found dead in car after loan shark debt dispute
A man was found grieving over his wife’s body after a heated argument earlier in the day, following her secret borrowing of money from loan sharks. The incident led to a tragic end when she was found dead inside her car. Police received a report at 5pm yesterday, August 10, about a woman’s body discovered in a car parked near…
- Thailand News
Mother demands justice after daughter’s death in police custody
A mother has called for justice after her daughter died in police custody on suspicion of drug offences, presenting evidence of suspicious circumstances and missing belongings. The mother, 56 year old Supaporn Kanjana from Buriram province, brought photos and death certification documents to Patarapong Suphakson, a prominent lawyer, seeking help following the death of her daughter, 30 year old Suphansa…
- Thailand News
Jealous husband kills wife and himself in ‘cursed’ house
A tragic incident occurred involving a jealous husband who allegedly murdered his wife, a postpartum massage therapist, before subsequently taking his own life. Neighbours believe the house, which has seen nine deaths in a decade, is cursed. At 12.30pm yesterday, August 9, the Deputy Inspector of Khan Na Yao Police Station, Teerapong Chuayprasom, received a murder report at a house in…
- Lifestyle
Stay elegant and suit up with the top tailors in Sukhumvit
Coasting down the Sukhumvit district, the action-packed and busy streets present you with an abundance of opportunity. A lot to do, a lot to see, and a lot to buy as well. With that, you have opportunities to stay stylish, dapper, and elegant as well. Along Sukhumvit, there are tailor shops that aim to make you look classy with elegant…
- Thailand News
Stroke leads Thai man to drowning while flirting with transwoman
A tragic love story unfolded today in the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima when a Thai man drowned after suffering a heart attack while flirting with a transwoman by a moat. Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima Police Station officers investigated the death of the 30 year old man, whose name remains undisclosed, at the side of the moat on Kamhaeng Songkram Road.…
- Thailand News
Phuket hotel and police accused of covering up fatal electrocution
The family of a Thai woman electrocuted to death in a Phuket hotel is seeking justice after they accused the hotel and police of attempting to cover up the cause of her death to avoid taking responsibility. The 26 year old woman, Kanokwan “Nam” Intachak, worked as an assistant chef at a well-known hotel in Phuket and died while working…
- Business News
VietJet to receive ten Airbus jets amid aircraft shortages
VietJet, the Vietnamese budget airline, will receive up to ten Airbus jets this year, as revealed today. The delivery comes as local airlines grapple with aircraft shortages driven by engine recalls and elevated leasing costs. VietJet announced the upcoming arrival of new jets, specifically the A321neo ACF model, starting this month. This move is part of a significant expansion, with…
- Thailand News
Norwegian man falls to his death from 16th floor of Pattaya condo
A Norwegian man allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the 16th floor of his condominium in Pattaya yesterday, shocking his Thai wife, who was cooking in the kitchen. The wife contacted officers from Mueang Pattaya Police Station to report the death of her husband, 88 year old Jan Asbjorn Hauge, at their condominium in the Jomtien neighbourhood of Pattaya. The…
- Thailand News
Chinese man suspected in death of Lao girlfriend in Chon Buri
An overstaying Chinese man told police that his Lao girlfriend chased him from her condominium in Chon Buri and had nothing to do with her death. She was later found dead in the bathroom with a severe cut to her throat. The cause of her death remains unclear. A 25 year old woman, Nong, reported the death of her 28…
- Thailand News
Transwoman arrested for murder of Nonthaburi university student
Police arrested a Thai transwoman in the northern province of Nakhon Sawan for the murder of a university student at a dormitory in Nonthaburi province, Bangkok. The suspect claimed that financial issues motivated her crime. The 22 year old university student, Wissawa “Sun” Tamprasit, was found dead in his room on the sixth floor of a dormitory in Nonthaburi province…
- Early Years
Best kindergartens in Thailand in 2024
Early childhood education plays a crucial role in shaping the future of your child. It’s a vital stage where they develop essential skills, such as cognitive abilities, social interactions, and emotional resilience. That’s why choosing the right kindergarten in Thailand can feel like a minefield, especially for expats and new parents. Luckily for you, there’s a diverse range of kindergartens…
- Bangkok News
Blood & brine: Meat throwers leave Thai couple in a pickle (video)
A Thai couple today sought help from a news agency after police were unable to identify two men who threw bags of pork blood and pickled fish at their home on Soi Phetchaburi 31 in the Ratchathewi district of Bangkok on Monday. A Channel 3 team today, August 8, visited the victim’s home, a five-storey building on Soi Phetchaburi 31…
- Thailand News
Bribe & ride: Gay Thai man’s 1 million baht cover-up hits dead end
Police arrested a gay Thai man suspected of fatally poisoning his close friend, for offering a 1 million baht bribe to the police to conclude that his friend died in a motorcycle accident. The death of a 25 year old Thai woman, Chonlada “Tong” Kongdam, caught the attention of Thai netizens and news agencies last week, even though she died…
- Pattaya News
Pedestrian killed in Pattaya traffic accident
A pedestrian lost his life in a road accident in Pattaya after being struck by a car during heavy traffic. The tragic incident occurred at 7.30pm yesterday, August 7, in front of the Agricultural Technology Promotion Centre for Plant Protection, Nong Prue subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province. Rescue personnel and police officers promptly arrived at the scene following…
- Thailand News
Cracks in 300-year-old Buddha statue in Samut Sakhon reveal core
A centuries-old Buddha statue in Samut Sakhon has cracked, revealing an ancient laterite core. The Fine Arts Department confirmed it is the work of ancient craftsmen, showing distinct differences between the outer and inner statues. The Buddha statue, over 300 years old, located at Wat Khok Kham in Samut Sakhon, shows significant cracks exposing an inner statue made of laterite.…
- Thailand News
Nightclub owner denies attempted rape, claims victim wanted sex
A Thai nightclub owner denied attacking and attempting to rape a female singer who worked at his club, claiming the alleged victim took off her clothes because she wanted to have sex with him. The victim’s boyfriend, Chaloemsak Maleerod, took to social media to seek justice for his 36 year old girlfriend, Nui. He posted pictures of Nui with wounds…
- Thailand News
Online gambling network kingpin arrested in central Thailand
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) apprehended a key figure in an online gambling network after he evaded capture for over a year. The arrest took place yesterday, with the suspect facing charges of promoting illegal gambling and money laundering. Police Lieutenant Colonel Yuthana Phaerndam, Deputy Director-General of the DSI, received a report from Witthawat Sukantharos, Director of the Surveillance…
- Cannabis
Thailand’s cannabis legal status 2024
Thailand’s legal cannabis regulations are undergoing significant transformations, making it imperative for visitors and medical users to remain informed. Beginning in 2024, the Thai government will intensify restrictions on recreational use, emphasising medical and research applications. These new regulations introduce substantial fines and potential imprisonment for unauthorised use or cultivation. Anticipate considerable changes on the horizon. History of cannabis legalisation…
- Thailand News
Thai university student stabbed and burned to death in Nonthaburi
The Forensic Science Institute yesterday discovered hairs belonging to the suspected murderer of a Thai university student on the victim’s hands. The student was found stabbed and burned to death at his dormitory in Nonthaburi province, near Bangkok. Officers from Rattanathibet Police Station were alerted to a fire in room 611 on the sixth floor of a dormitory in Soi…
- Thailand News
Khao Sok National Park to sue travel agency after fatal cave death
Khao Sok National Park in the southern province of Surat Thani plans to sue a travel agency after two Thai tour guides violated safety rules and took 22 foreign tourists to Nam Talu Cave during its closure, resulting in the death of one guide in the flash flood on Tuesday, August 6. National park rangers and rescuers saved the other…
- Pattaya News
Woman’s drink driving leaves motorcyclist injured in Pattaya
A woman driving a car collided with a motorcycle, leaving the male rider seriously injured. The police suspect the woman was intoxicated and have sent her for alcohol testing. The incident occurred at 1am today, August 8, on Sukhumvit Road, Pattaya, near Chaiyaphruek Intersection. At the scene, officials found a severely damaged Honda Jazz with a Bangkok registration that had…
- Road deaths
University student crashes, kills motorcyclist in Nakhon Ratchasima
A tragic accident occurred yesterday when a university student driving a black Toyota Fortuner collided with a motorcycle, resulting in the death of the motorcyclist. The incident took place at 6.30pm, yesterday, August 7, near a community clinic in Nakhon Ratchasima. The collision happened before a railway crossing on Suebsiri Road. The black Toyota Fortuner with license plate ขธ 2158…
- Phuket News
Asian woman found dead on Phuket’s Kata Beach
An Asian woman was found dead on Kata Beach in Phuket early this morning. The grim find was made by a lifeguard, according to Karon police. The victim, who was clad in a black two-piece swimsuit, was approximately 160 centimetres tall, around 30 years old, with long black hair. Her body was discovered lying face down on the sand, directly…
- Thailand News
71 year old Thai woman robbed and killed in Chiang Rai home
A killer remains at large after killing a 71 year old Thai woman at her home in the northern province of Chiang Rai and stealing her gold necklace. A 58 year old Thai man, Prasit Sanukun, reported the death of his older sister, 71 year old Sa-ngiam Kunnana, to Mueang Chiang Rai Police Station officers yesterday, August 6. Prasit asked…
- Thailand video news
Thailand Video News | Thai Food Stall Owner Receives Shocking 50 Million Baht Electricity Bill, Canadian Tourist Brutally Attacked on Pattaya’s Soi 6
Alex and Jay cover the stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia countries in Thailand video news. A Kuwaiti man caused a severe accident in Pattaya, resulting in multiple injuries. In Pattaya, a Canadian tourist was brutally attacked, raising safety concerns. In Mae Hong Son, a Thai man allegedly killed his wife with a bomb due to jealousy. A…
- Thailand News
Japanese man found dead in Chiang Mai after four years of missing
The missing Japanese man who lost contact with his mother for four years reportedly died from an illness last year at a house in the northern province of Chiang Mai. His body remains at a hospital in the province. The Japanese woman, 66 year old Yoshimi Nishi, arrived in Thailand on Monday, August 5, to search for her missing son,…
- Crime News
Father shoots son after drug-fuelled attack in Chanuman
A father shot and killed his son yesterday after an intense altercation outside their home in Chanuman District, Amnat Charoen Province. The son, reportedly under the influence of methamphetamine, had violently assaulted his wife and mother. Police Lieutenant Sombat Inlert from Chanuman Police Station received the distress call and promptly arrived at the scene, accompanied by forensic officers, medical personnel,…