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- Thailand News
Girl, 11, rescued after abduction, abuse by teenage kidnapper
An 11 year old girl was reportedly abducted and assaulted by a 16 year old male acquaintance she met on Facebook, sparking a desperate search by her mother and police. The girl was eventually rescued, safe but shaken, after enduring five days of captivity. The distressing incident began when the girl’s mother reported her daughter missing to the Pavena Hongsakul…
- Thailand News
Father searches for daughter believed to be abducted in Bangkok
A father is urgently seeking help to locate his daughter, believed to have been abducted due to personal family issues. Her last known location was in Lat Phrao district at 6.23pm yesterday, November 27. The online community has been actively sharing a post by renowned journalist Kitti Singhapad, highlighting the disappearance and requesting public assistance in finding the missing girl.…
- Thailand News
Teenage girl arrested for child abduction attempt in Udon Thani
A teenage girl attempted to abduct a three year old boy from a local temple in Udon Thani province, causing panic among residents. Concerned that she might harm the child due to her apparent drug-induced state, villagers promptly alerted the police. Upon receiving the call, officers from the local police station quickly arrived at the scene in Ban Pornsawan, Soi…
- Thailand News
Thai woman’s U-turn after ex-husband’s abduction (video)
A Thai woman survived an abduction by her ex-husband and his friend thanks to the help of motorists on a road in Bangkok. She later decided to withdraw the legal charges against them following a request from her ex-father-in-law. Numerous witnesses and motorists on Pracha Uthit Road in Bangkok successfully rescued the 26 year old woman, identified as Daranee, from…
- Thailand News
Four arrested for abduction over car loan dispute in Chanthaburi
Four men audaciously attacked a 50 year old man, binding his hands and feet before abducting him in a taxi headed towards the Aranyaprathet border in Sa Kaeo province. Police intervened promptly, apprehending the suspects just 24 minutes after the incident was reported. The incident unfolded outside a convenience store in the Kluang district of Chanthaburi. A vigilant citizen reported…
- Thailand News
Thai woman survives abduction, assault by influential ex-boyfriend
A Thai woman is seeking protection after surviving an abduction and brutal assault by her ex-boyfriend, who is reportedly a high-ranking government official in the central province of Pathum Thani. The assistant nurse, identified as 27 year old A, reached out to the non-profit organisation Saimai Survive and Channel 7, fearing that she would not receive protection or justice from…
- Thailand News
Kidnapping hoax unmasked: Mum’s fake abduction tale sends public into a spin
Police confirmed the safety of a seven year old Thai girl after her mother faked her abduction on social media, causing panic and confusion among the public. The Thai mother, whose identity remains undisclosed, took to Facebook to claim that her seven year old daughter, named Omyim, was missing. The mother stated that the girl disappeared near an international school…
- Thailand News
Missing baby girl found safe in Nakhon Sawan after abduction
A nine month old baby girl was reported missing but has been found in Nakhon Sawan, sparking relief and further investigation. The incident began when Pang, a 24 year old woman with a disability, took the baby, named Fern, from her mother, 21 year old Sananthika, around 5pm yesterday. The abduction occurred at the Dee Dee Land Market in Uthai…
- Crime News
Thai woman seeks police help after ex-brother-in-law’s violent acts
A woman in Udon Thani urgently sought police help after her ex-brother-in-law, exhibiting delusional and violent behaviour due to drug abuse, attempted to abduct her daughter for a ritual sacrifice and vandalised her property. Today, July 3, 46 year old Nok, reported to Udon Thani City Police Station, asking for the arrest of 40 year old Ae, her former brother-in-law.…
- Thailand News
Thai pedophile arrested for child abduction, sexual assault
Police arrested a 40 year old songthaew driver for child abduction, after he allegedly kidnapped an 11 year old girl from her home, stripping her naked and tying her up with the intent of committing sexual assault. The incident was reported by the girl’s parents. The case came to light when the parents of the young girl reported to the…
- Thailand News
Police imposters abduct shop owner’s sister, demand ransom
A group of men allegedly posing as police officers raided a Narathiwat grocery store, drove out customers, and abducted the shop owner’s sister, demanding a 30,000 baht ransom. The incident occurred yesterday, sparking outrage and calls for an investigation. Four to five men claimed to be officers from a special task force, entering the store without a warrant. They intimidated customers…
- Phuket News
Five Russians jailed in Phuket for kidnapping and crypto extortion
Five Russian men have been sentenced to two years each in prison for kidnapping and extorting a Russian couple. The incident took place in Phuket Town earlier this year. The verdict was confirmed by the Phuket Provincial Court yesterday. The names of the culprits were not disclosed in the court’s announcement. They were initially sentenced to a jail term of…
- World News
Seven year old boy abducted in Malaysia: Father’s dramatic rescue reveals shocking twist
A seven year old boy was shockingly abducted in broad daylight in Malaysia, sparking fear and distress among the public. The incident was even more heart-rending with the father risking his life to rescue his son, only to discover later that the perpetrator was his own business associate. The event unfolded on December 12 in the city of Johor Bahru,…
- Pattaya News
Pattaya: Female bar worker abducted, manhunt underway
Pattaya, a city known for its vibrant nightlife, was rocked in the early hours of yesterday when a female bar worker was allegedly abducted from Soi Pattaya 3. The bar worker’s friend, 36 year old Worasuda Satthaun, reported the incident to Pattaya police, stating that her colleague was forcefully taken by a group of men who whisked her away in…
- Thailand News
Missing 12 year old Bangkok girl sparks urgent search
A 12 year old girl has been missing for three continuous days under mysterious circumstances. Her distraught mother found a chat conversation between her daughter and a young man, prompting urgent police action to locate her. Concerns for her safety arose when the last CCTV footage of her was found at 10am today at Bang Na Police Station. Kanthasat Pongpaibulvech,…
- Thailand News
Thai family identifies son among captives in Hamas-Israel conflict
A couple from Pla Pak district, in the northeastern border province of Nakhon Phanom, Thailand, have positively identified their son as one of the workers reportedly captured by Hamas militants during a large-scale assault on Israel. The news of the abduction, which occurred yesterday, spread rapidly through social media, featuring a distressing image of six captive men with their hands…
- Crime News
Man arrested over 2 day old infant abduction from hospital
A man was arrested for abducting a two days old infant from a hospital ward in Nakhon Pathom province. The culprit, 40 year old Nun, arbitrarily selected the hospital and stole the infant with intentions to raise it himself. During a detailed house search, he claimed innocence and expressed remorse to the newborn’s family. Yesterday, the investigation unit of Bang…
- Crime News
Missing child case: Nakhon Pathom man linked to another abduction
Scrutiny intensified today around the case of the 43 year old Nakhon Pathom man, who allegedly snatched a two day old infant from its unconscious 26 year old mother at Bang Len hospital. Police have raided a man named Nanthachak’s home in search of further evidence, fuelling speculation over the possible connection to a separate missing child case. Notably, a…
- Crime News
Police nab 2 more members of notorious loan shark and abduction gang
Two more gangsters associated with notorious loan sharking and drugged abduction practices across three Thai provinces have been apprehended. The suspects, both denying the charges so far, were apprehended at a regional court and reputable hotel. One individual confessed at around 9am today. Police led by Lieutenant Colonel Montri Thedkhan ordered the apprehension of the individuals. With assistance from regional…
- Thailand News
Mystery surrounds abduction of 35 year old car salesperson in Chiang Mai
The case of Aom (not her real name), a 35 year old car salesperson working for a well-known automotive showroom near Kad Sam Yek in San Sai district, Chiang Mai, sparked concern when she disappeared, feared abducted, after meeting a 41 year old male customer at a coffee shop near her workplace on Saturday, April 29. The family reported her…
- World News
DNA results are in for Polish woman who claimed to be Madeleine McCann
The DNA results are in for the Polish woman who in February claimed to be Madeleine McCann, the toddler who disappeared on a family vacation in Portugal in 2007. The woman, 21 year old Julia Wendell, is not the missing girl, according to a DNA test. In a statement posted on Instagram, Wendell’s spokesperson, psychic medium Dr Fia Johansson, said…
- Crime News
Court rules 8 years in prison for Thai man who dumped model’s body in Bangkok condo lobby
Thailand‘s Court of Appeal upholds an eight-year prison sentence for a man convicted of abducting an unconscious woman and dumping her dead body in the lobby of his condo in Bangkok over three years ago. In September 2019, models Rachadech “Nam Un” Wongtabutr and Thitima “Lalabelle” Noraphanphiphat were both hired to provide entertainment at a house party in Bang Bua…
- World News
Woman kidnapped in Malaysia found in southern Thailand
UPDATE The cosmetics agent who was kidnapped from her home in Malaysia two weeks ago has been found in southern Thailand. Yesterday, she was rescued by police and has since returned home. Seven Malaysian men have been arrested and detained in relation to the woman’s abduction, under Section 3(1) of Malaysia’s Kidnapping Act (1961), said Malaysian police. At 5.10pm on…
- Crime News
Bangkok kidnap for ransom case tied into used glove export investigation
An American suspect in the multimillion dollar kidnap for ransom case in Bangkok, which was said to be over a failed business deal on rubber gloves, allegedly tipped off CNN about used medical gloves shipped from Thailand to the US. CNN published an investigative report this week saying tens of millions of used medical gloves, some with blood stains, were…
- News
Suspect in Chiang Mai kidnapping faces 2 new charges
Siew, the man who is suspected of being involved in the disappearance of the toddler “Nong Gina”, is facing 2 new charges: depriving a child under 15 of parental care and detaining a child, says the superintendent of Bo Luang police station, Kriangsak Prom-Uthai. The toddler who is just shy of 2 years old went missing from her home last…
- Thailand News
Rescued Chiang Mai child doing better, still needs time to heal, says doctor
The toddler that was recently rescued in northern Thailand’s Chiang Mai province is recuperating well and has allowed her parents to hug her, but still needs time to heal both physically and mentally, says a doctor. Gina’s father says his daughter has a healthy appetite and looks fresher and healthier than she did the day before. A doctor cautions that…
- Thailand News
Crepe seller alleges he was abducted, threatened by Nonthaburi police officer
A Myanmar crepe seller and his step-mother are seeking legal help after he alleges he was abducted and threatened by a man he claims was a policeman from Nonthaburi, a province to the north of Bangkok. The crepe seller, 32 year old “Mack”, and his step-mother, identified as 50 year old Jamlong, sought a lawyer named “Pong” for help. Jamlong…
- Thailand News
American suspect in Bangkok kidnap for ransom case arrested at airport
Police arrested an American man, another suspect in the kidnap for ransom case in Bangkok, at the Suvarnabhumi Airport just as he was preparing to leave the country. 38 year old Matthew Wilson is the tenth suspect to be arrested for alleged involvement in the abduction of a Taiwanese businessman after a failed business deal. Other suspects include 2 other American…
- Crime News
Americans arrested over Bangkok kidnap attempt released on bail
Edited on June 10 Thai police arrested an alleged former US Marines*, along with an American and 2 Thai men, including a senior police officer, for allegedly kidnapping a foreign businessman at a Bangkok restaurant in Thong Lor and then demanding a US$3 million ransom. The men allegedly abducted 60 year old Wen Yu Chung, from Taiwan, over a failed…
- Thailand News
UPDATE: 2 Americans and a Thai arrested over Bangkok kidnap attempt, Thai policeman involved | VIDEO
Edited June 10 Screenshot: THAICRIME UPDATE: Following up from the earlier story involving 2 Americans, a Thai, a Taiwanese businessman, and an Israeli security goon, we have the following update (original story below)… Police have examined CCTV from the restaurant in Thong Lor where the Taiwanese businessman was allegedly kidnapped. It’s also been revealed that a “senior Thai policeman” was involved…
