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BMW driver hits motorcycle, causing fatal crash in central Thailand
A BMW driver rear-ended a motorcycle carrying three people, resulting in one fatality and two injuries. The driver claimed the motorcycle abruptly stopped in front of him, leaving him with no time to brake. A collision occurred this morning, July 2, on the bridge returning from Phahonyothin Road to Phahonyothin Road in front of a bone factory in Khlong Luang,…
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Tragic turn: Burmese father accidently runs over baby daughter
A Burmese father was devastated yesterday after he accidentally ran over and killed his one year old daughter outside their home in the central province of Nakhon Pathom. Sam Phran Hospital in Nakhon Pathom province reported the death of one year old Cherry to Sam Phran Police Station yesterday, June 30. According to the hospital, the girl’s father, a 38…
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Thai teacher caught livestreaming under skirt while teaching
The Teachers’ Council of Thailand banned a teacher from her profession after she livestreamed under her skirt while teaching children at a primary school in the central province of Lopburi. A Facebook news page, Esor News 3, shared a screenshot of the Bigo Live application video of the teacher in class on Thursday, June 27, with the caption: “What do you…
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Nonthaburi hit-and-run injures seven, including five minors
A hit-and-run incident in Nonthaburi at 1am yesterday, June 28, resulted in multiple injuries, including five minors and two women. Bang Bua Thong police responded to the accident on Bang Kruai-Sai Noi Road, where rescue teams found five minors, aged between 14 and 17, with several injuries and two slightly damaged motorbikes nearby. Their names were withheld due to their…
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Thai man who won the lottery shaves his head as promised
A young man won the lottery, cleared his debts, and promptly visited a temple to shave his head as promised. He vowed to donate half his winnings to the temple if he wins again. Yesterday at Phra Borommathat Worawihan Temple in Chai Nat, 23 year old Aphimuk Pholkhong, a general labourer, brought offerings including red incense sticks, red garlands, red…
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Military joins hunt for agarwood poachers in Khao Yai National Park
Faced with a surge in illegal agarwood poaching, Khao Yai National Park Chief Chaiya Huayhongtong announced a bold new strategy today: Enlisting the military’s help to protect the park’s valuable resources. Chaiya stated that poaching has increased significantly. The culprits are believed to have entered the park from the Pak Chong district of Nakhon Ratchasima, as well as Prachin Buri…
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Thai TikTok star denies illegal abortion allegations
The Thai TikTok star accused of forcing women into illegal abortions denied the allegations. A woman recently accused Dong, a popular and attractive TikTok personality, of coercing her into an illegal abortion that nearly caused her to take her own life. It was further alleged that Dong had a pattern of encouraging women to terminate their pregnancies, with some victims…
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Fire destroys house in Chainat, damages exceed 30,000 baht
A fire engulfed and destroyed a single-story house yesterday in Chai Nat, prompting an urgent response from firefighters. Ten fire trucks were dispatched to the scene, where it took over an hour to extinguish the flames. Police Lieutenant Colonel Sompong Nilsonti, Deputy Inspector (Investigation) of Mueang Chai Nat Police Station, received reports of the fire yesterday, June 26, under the…
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Man arrested in Phetchaburi after killing wife in drunken rage
A man in Phetchaburi has been arrested after allegedly killing his wife in a drunken rage. The incident took place yesterday, June 26, at a townhouse on Khlong Thian Road in Cha-am, after he reportedly became furious when his wife refused to give him money for alcohol. The police were alerted to the scene at approximately 11.30pm yesterday. Upon arriving,…
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Nakhon Pathom: Body found with stab wounds under bridge
A man’s body with multiple stab wounds was discovered beneath a bridge near a police station in Sam Phran District, Nakhon Pathom Province, prompting an urgent investigation by the police. The body, found at 10am today, June 26, had nine stab wounds in the stomach and was identified as a male aged between 50 and 60. Police officers from the…
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Thai TikTok star accused of coercing women into illegal abortions
An 18 year old woman disclosed that a TikTok star deceived her into having unprotected sex, coerced her into undergoing an illegal abortion, and subsequently refused to take responsibility. It has emerged that this incident is not isolated. The TikTok star has a history of coercing victims into having abortions, causing some to become so distressed that they took their…
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Election frenzy: Senators battle for top seats
Senatorial candidates arrived at the Impact Forum Mueang Thong Thani in Nonthaburi province as early as 5am today, ahead of the election scheduled for today, June 26. Although official registration wasn’t set to begin until 8am, many candidates decided to brave the early hours to avoid the notorious traffic congestion of the Bangkok metropolitan area. With anticipation running high, the…
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Former prosecutor indicted for smuggling rhino horns
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) indicted that a former deputy prosecutor was involved in the illegal importation of rhinoceros horns valued at 179 million baht through Suvarnabhumi Airport. The case has been sent to the attorney general for prosecution. Secretary-General of the NACC, and spokesperson, Niwatchai Kasemmongkol announced that the commission had found sufficient grounds to proceed with charges against…
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Couple’s king cobra encounter turns into a lotto-tunity
A couple in Suphan Buri were shocked to find a large king cobra under their house, prompting a frantic call to rescue services. They believe the snake might bring them luck and plan to use their house number for lottery tickets. Rescue officers from the Samor Kan Suphan Buri Foundation received a call at 5.30am today, June 24, from a…
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Man with long Covid found dead in his bedroom in Samut Prakan
A man suffering from long Covid for two years was found dead yesterday in his bedroom in Samut Prakan, unable to walk due to his illness. The man’s mother revealed that he had been at home but was drinking alcohol on Sunday. Police officers from Bang Sao Thong Police Station in Samut Prakan Province were alerted to a death in…
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Gold shop worker in Samut Prakan caught stealing for gambling
A female employee at a gold shop in Samut Prakan has been caught stealing gold over several months to fund her online gambling habit. The shop owner, 48 year old Chak Kamol Tantarasmee reported the theft to the police at Samrong Tai Police Station, armed with CCTV footage as evidence. Chak noticed irregularities in his employee’s spending habits, which led…
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Teen girl narrowly escapes attempted rape in Samut Prakarn (video)
Police are searching for a Thai man who attempted to rape a 15 year old girl in her apartment at the Mueang Mai Bang Phli National Housing Authority in Samut Prakarn province near Bangkok. The suspect was reportedly released from prison in February. The 15 year old victim, dressed in a high school uniform, screamed for help and managed to…
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Thai nurse’s affair leads to bedside BDSM sex scandal
A Thai man turned to social media influencer Guntouch “Gun” Pongpaiboonwet for help after his wife, who worked as a nurse, allegedly cheated on him and became addicted to sadistic BDSM sex with the director of the hospital in the central province of Nonthaburi. The 30 year old man, named Boy, revealed during a press conference with Gun and multiple…
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Thai transwoman fights for justice after ex’s deadly betrayal
A Thai transwoman in the central province of Uthai Thani is seeking justice after her ex-boyfriend conspired with his girlfriend to murder her by drugging. They then stole her car, mobile phone, and 15,800 baht in cash. The 54 year old transgender victim filed a complaint against her 30 year old ex-boyfriend and his girlfriend at Mueang Uthai Thani Police…
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Nonthaburi police chief warns of identity fraud loan scam
Police Chief Jaturon Anurakbandit reported a case against a scammer who used his name and rank to deceive a woman into transferring money, threatening her with a lawsuit if she failed to comply. The scammer demanded 50,000 baht from the victim, who had initially sought an online loan. Police Chief Jaturon of Nonthaburi City Police Station complained after discovering that…
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Chemical barrels found buried at Sri Thep waste plant
Phetchabun police uncovered an alarming situation at an industrial waste treatment plant in Sri Thep district, where barrels filled with chemicals were found buried underground without proper treatment. This discovery may clarify why locals have recently reported a persistent and strong chemical odour. The plant, operated by Aek Uthai Co, a company based in Phachi district, Ayutthaya province, was raided…
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Ajinomoto’s secret to doubling Thai farmers’ yields
Ajinomoto FD Green (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (Ajinomoto FD Green), a leading eco-friendly enterprise and subsidiary of the renowned Ajinomoto Group, is making waves in sustainable agriculture by empowering Thai farmers. Through their innovative Thai Farmer Better Life Partner project, now in its fourth year, they aim to revolutionise cassava and coffee farming. Ajinomoto’s initiative, part of its global 2030 sustainability…
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Illegal spiritual retreat seized in Thai national forest reserve
The Forest Department, military, police, and local administrative bodies joined forces to seize an unauthorised spiritual retreat within a national forest reserve. The site included roads, buildings, and accommodations constructed illegally. Pongpetch Kasupha, head of the Operation Unit of the Internal Security Operations Command Region 4, and Chanchai Kijsakdapap, leader of the Forest Department’s Tiger Unit, accompanied by officers from…
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Police officer sells grilled pork to supplement income in Phetchabun
A young police officer in Wichian Buri, Phetchabun province, has taken up selling grilled pork skewers as a side business before his regular duties. Officer Prasert Praphaso, stationed at Wichian Buri Police Station, has been seen operating a food stall named Siaw Ta Haek Moo Ping near Niyomsilp Anuson School. This initiative aims to supplement his income while providing convenience…
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Rice to the occasion: Decade-old rice sold for a steal
V8 Intertrading Ltd from Kamphaeng Phet Province triumphed in the high-stakes bid for 15,000 tonnes of decade-old jasmine rice. This controversial stock, a remnant of Yingluck Shinawatra’s scandal-ridden rice-pledging scheme, has been secured by V8 Intertrading for an astounding 286 million baht, averaging 19.07 baht per kilogramme. The Thai Rice Mills Association yesterday listed the price of 100% jasmine rice…
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Duck this: Ratchaburi residents fly into action against farm pests
Residents of Ban Pong in Ratchaburi province have taken action against swarms of flies from a neighbouring duck farm in Nakhon Pathom, which has disrupted their daily lives and caused health issues. Over 20 residents from Moo 12, Nong O Subdistrict, Ban Pong District, Ratchaburi, lodged a complaint at the Damrongtham Centre. They reported that thousands of flies from a…
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Student brawl in Ayutthaya leaves two dead and one injured
A violent clash erupted between students from different institutions, resulting in two deaths and one injury. The brawl included the use of firearms and knives, leaving a mother devastated as her warnings went unheeded. The incident occurred at 6.30pm yesterday on Rojana Road, Bang Pa-in, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. Police and emergency services responded swiftly to reports of a brawl…
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Web of fortune: Phaya Bung locals spin hopes on spider for lottery luck
Residents of Village 4 in Yan Re Subdistrict, Kabin Buri District, Prachin Buri Province, performed a ritual today seeking lucky lottery numbers from the revered Phaya Bung spider. They offered flowers, incense, and betel leaves, requesting blessings and fortune from the guardian spirits. The villagers then prepared two sets of paper slips numbered from zero to nine, which they dropped…
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Man dies after pickup veers off Samut Songkhram road
A 34 year old man tragically lost his life after his pickup truck veered off the road and crashed into a barricade, ejecting him through the rear window. The accident happened at around 2.30am today, June 14, on Samut Songkhram-Bang Phae Road, heading towards Mae Klong. Police Lieutenant Pongporn Taowarod, Deputy Inspector at Amphawa Police Station, was alerted to the…
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Fishy finale: Prachin Buri seafood restaurant closes due to rising costs
The renowned seafood restaurant Soot Tiew Na Prachin Buri announced its closure due to rising costs, increased transportation expenses, and declining revenue. The restaurant’s last day of operation is this Sunday, June 16, and the owner is open to transferring the business to interested parties. The owner, Pak Kad, shared the news on Facebook today. “Hello, this is Pak Kad,…
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