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Thai police apprehend 16 Myanmar migrants and four smugglers
Sixteen illegal migrants from Myanmar and four Thai smugglers were apprehended early today after the migrants were found crammed into a pickup truck at a drug checkpoint in Phayuha Khiri district, Nakhon Sawan. Drug suppression police, stationed at the checkpoint, flagged down a black pickup with Bangkok licence plates around 1am. Acting on information that two suspected vehicles were travelling…
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Woman arrested for explicit content in public, earned 1 million baht
Thai police today apprehended a 24 year old woman for producing explicit sex content in public places such as convenience stores and shopping centre car parks, earning over 1 million baht (US$27,500). She confessed, and evidence was seized for further investigation. Police officers from the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) today, July 10, executed a search warrant at a residence…
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Bangkok police arrest man with 200 methamphetamine pills
Police apprehended a man after he attempted to flee during a routine check, discovering 200 methamphetamine pills in his possession. The arrest took place outside a supermarket on Chaeng Watthana Road in Bangkok. The incident began when officers from Bang Khen Police Station, including Anant Warasat, Sanpich Sirisoonthorn, and Adul Phothakan, received a report of a group of teenagers fighting.…
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Bangkok police arrest woman for 5 million baht fraud scheme
Police in Bangkok have apprehended, a 44 year old woman, a key figure in a large-scale fraud case. She is accused of luring victims into a high-interest investment scheme, resulting in losses exceeding 5 million baht. Pimpapatsorn, a prominent recruiter in the scheme, enticed numerous individuals with promises of high returns and special perks, including international travel. Victims were threatened…
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Thai man arrested for extorting French woman with explicit images
The Thai Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) apprehended a suspect in Pattaya, Chon Buri, for an alleged extortion attempt involving a French woman. Police arrested a 40 year old man at a condominium in Pattaya under a criminal court warrant. The case dates back to 2017 when Chalermwut and the French victim reportedly recorded obscene activities while together in Thailand.…
- Thailand News
Temple tantrum: Anarchist tag lands man behind bars for 8 months
A man who spray-painted an anarchist symbol and the number 112, referencing the lese-majeste law, on the wall of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, part of the Grand Palace last year has been sentenced to eight months in jail without suspension. The accused, 26 year old Suttawee Soikham, is appealing the Criminal Court’s ruling and has posted bail. The…
- Thailand News
Bike bandits busted: Samut Prakan theft spree ends in arrests
Officers from Bang Kaew Police Station apprehended three suspects involved in a motorcycle theft spree in Samut Prakan province. The suspects were caught with stolen items and are now facing legal proceedings. Today, July 4, officers in Samut Prakan arrested 20 year old Teerapon, 19 year old Attaporn, and 18 year old Ekkarin for their involvement in nighttime theft using…
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Thai man arrested for opening mule accounts in call centre scam
Police apprehended a man for allegedly opening mule accounts for a call centre gang that tricked victims into downloading a fraudulent app, which promised land tax refunds, resulting in losses exceeding 2 million baht. Yesterday, July 3, the suspect, 29 year old Natthaphon was apprehended following an arrest warrant issued by the Nonthaburi Provincial Court dated November 28, 2023. The…
- Thailand News
Thai police arrest key suspect in major Bangkok shooting incident
Thai police arrested a 26 year old man on charges of conspiracy, premeditated murder, and other crimes following a shooting incident in Bang Na, Bangkok. The suspect, Danai Bangkha, was arrested during a large-scale operation named “Crackdown on Influential Criminals” in Mueang, Samut Prakan, led by Police Major General Theeradech Thamsuthee of the Metropolitan Police Investigation. Over 100 officers from…
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Accountant arrested for 450 million baht tax fraud in Bangkok
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) apprehended an accountant of a steel company involved in a major tax fraud case, who claimed tax credits with fake tax invoices, causing the state a loss of over 450 million baht. The suspect failed to meet the prosecutor’s scheduled appointment yesterday. DSI Deputy Director Yutthana Praedam received a report from the Director of…
- Crime News
Phuket: 4 foreigners arrested for overstaying visas by up to 5 years
Immigration officers in Phuket apprehended four foreign men for overstaying their visas, with periods ranging from 234 days to over five years, during random inspections yesterday morning. Police conducted passport checks at locations known for harbouring visa overstayers as part of the ongoing Operation X-ray, targeting individuals violating visa regulations. Among those arrested were two Egyptians, one Pakistani, and one…
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Thai police arrest man for fatal shooting on Chao Phraya River
Thai police apprehended a man responsible for the fatal shooting of a fisherman on the Chao Phraya River. The suspect confessed to holding a grudge for several years and expressed no remorse towards the victim’s family, stating he felt satisfaction from the act. The Pathum Thani Provincial police chief yesterday, July 2, ordered an investigation into the fatal shooting of…
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Thailand cops raid five hideouts in Jesada murder case
Thai police conducted raids on five significant hideouts in connection with the murder of Jesada, also known as Tai Kolai, at the Lasalle intersection. Arrest warrants for two additional suspects have been issued, with heavy charges against them. The incident involved 23 people on a motorcycle who lured Woraset, known as Hurt, and Jesada out of a restaurant, leading to…
- Thailand News
British man arrested in Phuket Airport amid embezzlement claims
A 37 year old British man was apprehended at Phuket Airport upon his arrival in Thailand, due to a long-standing arrest warrant. The Brit, whose identity remains undisclosed, has been on the Thai police’s radar since 2017, and his actions are now facing intense scrutiny. Thai immigration officers arrested the suspect at 1.10pm yesterday, July 2, after his passport check…
- Thailand News
Pressing charges: Fake journalists arrested for extortion
Four people posing as journalists were arrested for extorting money from a contractor. The suspects were found with vests from various government agencies, used to intimidate the public. Police in Udon Thani, led by Deputy Commander of Udon Thani Provincial Police, Chagat Tiamwong, and Superintendent of the Provincial Investigation Division, Panpet Laokernphet, announced the arrest of four suspects claiming to…
- Thailand News
Dealership owner arrested for selling cars with outstanding finance
A car dealership owner in Prawet has been arrested for selling second-hand cars with outstanding finance which lacked registration books, causing damages worth 15 to 20 million baht. Over 40 victims reported the scam to the Prawet Police Station. Today, July 2, Police Lieutenant General Thiti Saengsawang, along with other senior officers, ordered the arrest of the dealership owner, 32…
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Man previously mauled by bear returns for illegal agarwood harvest
Nakhon Ratchasima National Park officers apprehended a man deep within Khao Yai National Park for illicitly harvesting agarwood. The man, previously mauled by a bear, was caught with 5 kilogrammes of the valuable wood, worth approximately 80,000 baht, and tools used for extraction. Khao Yai National Park chief Chaiya Huaihongthong received a report from the conservation and wildfire control unit…
- Thailand News
Busted feathers: Cops pause drug arrest to feed chickens, budgies
Phetchaburi police took an unusual approach with a drug possession arrest, pausing to help the suspect feed his chickens and budgerigars before proceeding with legal action. The suspect expressed gratitude and promised to abandon drug-related activities. Officers from Thayang Police Station yesterday apprehended 46 year old Songsak at a small hut in Thayang district, Phetchaburi province. He was found in…
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Chon Buri raids: 17 Lao women and 2 Thai employers arrested
Royal Thai Police in Chon Buri apprehended 17 Lao women and two Thai employers during raids on karaoke bars and restaurants in Laem Chabang early today. Over 20 immigration officers targeted several entertainment venues in Si Racha’s tourist district around 1am, prompted by reports of illegal migrant workers. Officers conducted thorough checks of workers’ passports, work permits, and other documents.…
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Music teacher in Bangkok denied bail over sexual abuse charges
A 38 year old music teacher from a prestigious school in the Ekkamai area was taken to the Southern Bangkok Criminal Court for a remand hearing. Facing 10 serious sexual abuse charges, he was denied bail by investigators. The teacher remained expressionless as the police escorted him from the cell to the police vehicle, ignoring questions from the media. The…
- Thailand News
Online cough syrup seller arrested, admits to using profits for family
Police conducted an operation today to track down and arrest two young individuals for selling illegal cough syrup and e-cigarettes through Facebook, with one suspect admitting to using the money to support his family. Law enforcement officials from the Khon Kaen Provincial Police, along with administrative officers led a raid on a house in Mueang District, Khon Kaen Province. This…
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Hair-raising arrest in Koh Pha Ngan: Swiss stylist snips rules
Police apprehended a 51 year old Swiss hairstylist in Koh Pha Ngan for operating a barbershop without proper authorisation, challenging the local police’s ability to detain him. He was arrested at Oliver Twist Hair in Ban Tai, Koh Pha Ngan, on charges of working illegally in Thailand. The arrest took place after Police Lieutenant General Saksira Pueak-am, Commander of the…
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Teen becomes officer to hunt grandfather’s killer of 16 years
A 15 year old boy, determined to become a police officer after his grandfather was murdered, spent the next 16 years hunting down the killer until he finally succeeded. This real-life story surpasses any drama. On October 26, 2008, 81 year old farmer Phrom Krodkaew was brutally murdered in Phanom, Surat Thani. That day, Phrom and his wife went to…
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Bangkok bust: Metal detector detects Thai man’s homemade gun
Police apprehended a suspicious man at Bangkok’s Northern Bus Terminal after a metal detector revealed he was carrying a homemade gun. The suspect, identified as 43 year old Thanet from Samut Prakan, was found with a .38 calibre gun and six bullets. The incident occurred yesterday when the Superintendent of Bang Sue Police Station, Phuwadon Unphon, along with Deputy Superintendent…
- Phuket News
Russian man arrested in Phuket for teaching riding illegally
Phuket Tourist Police detained a Russian man for illegally working as a motorbike driving instructor in Kathu. Following a tip-off, officers initiated an investigation into motorbike-riding lessons advertised on Instagram. Their inquiries led them to the now-defunct floating market’s parking lot in Kathu, where they apprehended 29 year old Roman Lazarev around 2.30pm yesterday. Upon arrival, officers found Lazarev in…
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Bangkok police arrest man for selling modified blank guns
Police in Bangkok have apprehended a 26 year old man for selling modified blank guns. Despite attempting to flee by jumping over a fence, he was captured. He admitted to selling these weapons to local teenagers and has a notable criminal history. Today, June 23, officers from the Metropolitan Police Bureau, under the leadership of Theeradech Thammasuthee, alongside Kiattisak Sarathong-Aoi,…
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Police arrest two in Chiang Rai over meth smuggling in avocados
Police captured two agents linked to smuggling 1.5 million methamphetamine tablets disguised in avocado boxes, connected to a previous seizure involving pineapples. The operation, led by Chiang Rai police, resulted in the arrests of 28 year old Sunittra and 29 year old Watthana. Police received information on a significant drug trafficking operation from the Mae Chan district, with drugs being…
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French tourist arrested in Koh Pha Ngan for visa overstay
Thai police apprehended a French tourist, claiming to be a religious leader, who was encouraging other international visitors to join Islamic ceremonies. The individual was found to have overstayed his visa by three months. Police reported that on June 22, police led by Police Major General Saksira Phueak-am, Commander of the Tourist Police, ordered Police Lieutenant Colonel Winich Boonchit, Superintendent…
- Thailand News
Samut Prakan teen girl attempted assault suspect arrested
A suspect accused of attempting to assault a 15 year old student in Samut Prakan has been arrested. The incident involved the suspect allegedly following the girl from school on his motorcycle to her residence, where he attempted to commit the assault. The girl’s quick thinking and cries for help thwarted the attack. Police received a tip-off yesterday evening from…
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Phuket police seize drugs and pen gun in major Chalong bust
Phuket Provincial Police arrested a 28 year old man in Chalong for possession of over 4,800 methamphetamine pills, also known as Yaba, more than 22 grammes of crystal meth and a homemade pen gun. Led by Police Lieutenant Colonel Phichit Thongto, Chief of the Crime Suppression Division at Phuket Provincial Police, officers apprehended Surawut Ratanaliam at a rented room off…
