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Heroic Thai husband’s defence of pregnant wife ends in fatal stabbing
A Thai man defending his pregnant wife from an attack from a man with mental health issues wielding a knife was fatally stabbed in the chest. Bang Sao Thong Police Station officers were called to the stabbing scene in the Keha Muaeng Mai Bang Phi Village in the Bang Sao Thong district of Samut Prakarn at 12.30am today. On arrival,…
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Catch me if you can: Rapist arrested after challenging police to apprehend him (video)
Police arrested a rapist yesterday who physically and sexually assaulted a 17 year old girl in Pathum Thani province near Bangkok. The sex offender also taunted the police prior to the arrest, saying, “You will never catch me.” The family of the victim filed a complaint against the alleged rapist, 29 year old Suppakarn “Ohm” Khansantier, after the teenage victim…
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Dancing duo wanted: Police on the hunt for kratom tea temptresses
Police are hunting for two women who danced provocatively and served free kratom tea at a public rest area on a motorway in the central province of Phetchabun. The Thai man who allegedly hired the two dancers shared a video showcasing their sexy dance performance at an empty parking area. The caption on the video read… “Kratom tea for free!”…
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Nissan nightmare: Car inferno at Prachin Buri petrol station, owner vanishes
A Nissan sedan caught fire at a petrol station in the central Prachin Buri province today, though the owner of the burning car seemingly disappeared. The blaze prompted a swift response from the station staff and local fire services. The incident occurred at approximately 8.45am today, along Route 304, Mueang Kabin Buri-entrance to Nakhon Ratchasima, in the old city area of…
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Tragic twist: Death of two year old Thai boy leads to arrest in Suphan Buri
Police arrested a Thai man over the death of a two year old boy in the central province of Suphan Buri. The man claimed that the death was a result of an unintentional shooting. On September 1, the medical professionals of the Uthong Hospital filed a complaint at Uthong Police Station after a Thai man delivered an injured boy to…
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karma: Jealous husband’s fiery act backfires, leaving him scorched
If karma indeed exists, it enacted a merciless retribution upon a Thai man who, consumed by jealousy over his ex-wife’s new romance, set fire to her and her mother. The Thai man ended up suffering severe burns all over his body during the arson attack on his former spouse. This harrowing incident unfolded in the early hours of yesterday when…
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Son of former soldier arrested for alleged murder of his friend
The son of a former soldier was arrested yesterday after he allegedly murdered his friend and hid the corpse in a forest near some soldier’s premises in the central province of Kanchanaburi. The suspect was previously arrested and jailed in 2016 for murdering a security guard at an entertainment venue. The victim, identified as 32 year old Ratchapon Chaincharn, had…
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Teen love triangle leads to shooting, father seriously injured
A midnight teen brawl over a girl ended up in a violent shooting, leaving one seriously injured in Bang Khonthi district in Samut Songkhram province. Officers from Bang Khonthi Police Station were alerted to the incident, which took place at around 10.30pm yesterday. The violence unfolded near the popular local eatery, Pad Thai Jee Tan. At the scene, authorities found…
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UPDATE: Thai woman stands by pregnancy truth after marriage fraud accusations
In an update to a previous article, every side has two stories. The woman accused of falsely claiming a pregnancy to collect a marriage dowry, only to leave her new husband just three days later is sharing her version of the events that transpired. A 35 year old man from Kanchanaburi had been dating the woman for six months when…
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Termite mound discovery: Buddha-like formation sparks lottery hopes in Kabin Buri, Thailand
Residents of a rubber plantation in the Yan Ree subdistrict of Kabin Buri, Prachinburi province, Thailand, yesterday came across an unusual termite mound resembling a Buddha image. The termite mound discovery, which emerged from the ground facing east and had a pointed shape similar to a Buddha image, sparked excitement among the locals, leading them to believe it would bring…
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Thai man rushes to wedding after false pregnancy claim, pays dowry before abrupt breakup
A 35 year old man was left heartbroken after his girlfriend of six months claimed she was pregnant, prompting him to rush into marriage. However, three days after their wedding, she called off their relationship, claiming she no longer loved the man. The woman also claimed she had miscarried and already had an abortion. Aniruth, the unfortunate man from Kanchanaburi…
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Mother seeks justice for son’s alleged police abuse, forced confession
A distraught mother is seeking justice, claiming that local police in Ayutthaya abused her adult son. She explains that police arrested her son on theft charges, and then physically abused him while he was in custody. She alleges that they even forced him to admit to a rape charge. Meoy, the 59 year old woman raised concerns about her son’s…
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Businessman arrested for raping schoolgirl denies accusation
Police arrested a Thai businessman accused of raping a 13 year old schoolgirl yesterday. The accused admitted to sexually harassing the victim but denied raping her. The non-profit organisation Win Win Foundation revealed to the public on Wednesday, August 23, that a 67 year old businessman, named Charnpit “Charn” Sunthonkloi, lured a schoolgirl to work at his company and later…
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Surviver’s struggle: Teenager fights for justice after brutal ex-boyfriend’s knife attack
An 18 year old woman from the central province of Suphan Buri seeks justice after surviving a brutal attack from her knife-wielding ex–boyfriend who slashed her arm, and throat, and almost pierced her heart. She says she is constantly living in fear as the police have not processed the case despite apprehending him at the scene of the crime. The…
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Twisted affairs unveiled: Bangkok mistress weaves crooked web of deceit (video)
The confrontation between a married woman and her husband’s mistress yesterday uncovered a complex crooked web of deceit in Bangkok. The mistress, who was injured after being stabbed by her lover’s wife, is also married. The mistress’ husband had no idea about the secret affair that later led to her injury. The Thai woman was arrested yesterday after she stabbed…
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Thai businessman rapes 13 year old girl who falls victim to job scam
A non-profit organisation demanded the Royal Thai Police punish a businessman who raped a 13 year old schoolgirl after he lured the girl into working as a maid at his company in the central province of Kanchanaburi. The Win Win Foundation revealed to the public that the parents of the victim reached out and informed the organisation that a female…
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Love, money, and revenge: Thai wife’s fury leads to stabbing of husband’s mistress
A Thai woman stabbed her unfaithful husband’s mistress after she discovered he spent all his money on her and could not even spare 20 baht money for their child. The scorned wife told police she is willing to go to jail rather than lose her dignity. Police were alerted to the dispute in front of a convenience store in the…
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Search for elderly man lost in Kamphaeng Phet forest continues
A 71 year old man has gone missing in a dense forest under the jurisdiction of the Wildlife Conservation Zone in Kamphaeng Phet province. Over 50 forest officials, administrators, and local villagers have launched an extensive search, combing the forest area for any signs of the man. The missing septuagenarian is Phorn Muekkwang, a local from Nong Kong Village. He…
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Tragic slam: Son’s stabbing spree leaves father dead in Bangkok suburb
A man brutally stabbed his father more than 10 times for slamming the door until he ultimately succumbed to severe injuries at a house in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok. The murderer is suspected to have mental health issues. Bang Sri Mueang Police Station officers responded to the stabbing incident and investigation the scene at 10pm last night. The crime scene…
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Woman performs 4am temple dance after mother’s lottery-winning dream
A young woman dressed in traditional Thai attire ventured into Sangkharam Temple, Chainat Province, at 4am to perform a lone ritualistic dance. TikTok user @sasita_leeya documented the unusual action, which she undertook following a dream of her mother’s about winning the lottery. The woman, attired in a Thai traditional dress, arrived at the temple for her solo performance. She was…
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Man tells police his son was murdered, stuffed in a wardrobe. But was he?
Police were called to the home where a grizzly murder took place… or did it? In Chachoengsao province, a father claimed his son had been murdered and placed inside a wardrobe in a room of a neighbouring house. When police and rescue teams investigated the case, the situation turned out to be a bit more perplexing. Earlier today, at around…
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Flood prevention measures secure Phetchaburi for monsoon season
The province of Phetchaburi is preparing in advance this year for monsoon-induced flooding from September to October, with measures in place to minimise damage and inconvenience to locals. Key to these flood prevention efforts is the Kaeng Krachan and Mae Prachan dams, both currently low and ready to absorb the impending rainfall. Each year, Phetchaburi experiences flooding during the rainy…
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Electrician turned conman sold fake amulets online, manipulated meters
An electrician was recently nabbed for one of several illegal side hustles – conning people into buying religious amulets online. The 28 year old electrician was previously been a normal repairman who also illegally manipulated electricity meters before being picked up by police. He confessed he hadn’t anticipated the police would catch up to him. This arrest today followed Lieutenant…
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Century-old In Buri market: fire crews struggle to control flames
A blazing fire has plagued the 100-year-old In Buri market, with the latest reports indicating that around 15 fire trucks have not yet been able to control the flames. An initial assessment reveals damage to approximately 12 residences. The fire crisis at the In Buri market was reported yesterday evening. Located in the ancient commercial district of Sing Buri province,…
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Stabbing: Ex-lover murders woman at hotpot over 1,000 baht
Last night, a 40 year old man reportedly stabbed his ex-girlfriend to death in a rage. The stabbing took place in front of a grocery store near a table used for hotpot and beer, located in a residential area of Samut Sakhon, Thailand. The 37 year old woman was sitting with her friends when the brutal act was committed. Police Colonel…
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Monk goes viral for auto rubbish-collecting cart to clean temple
A monk came up with an ingenious idea borne out of necessity, giving birth to a functional, automatic rubbish collection cart. The monk, who lives in the Ayutthaya province, created a cart that can gather and collect discarded items and fallen leaves from a 14-acre temple area without the need for manual labour. Built from scraps collected around the temple…
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12 year old girl duped into sending explicit photos by school fraudster
Soliciting explicit images under the guise of a teacher, a person online commanded a 12 year old girl to capture and send revealing photos of herself. After these images were posted on social media, they were discovered by the girl’s mother who was shocked to stumble upon her daughter undressing. A plea for help yesterday was submitted to the Nakhon…
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Prachinburi print shop overcharges customer, shocking Internet
A disheartening incident unfolded when a woman was charged 500 baht for scanning four documents, at a print shop in the area of Ban Rabao Phai, Sri Maha Pho District, Prachinburi. The shop owner extended his apologies due to a lack of knowledge about appropriate pricing and offered a reimbursement, which the woman declined. Upon scanning the documents, the customer,…
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Thai man turns himself into police after raping 20 year old Burmese girl
A 61 year old Thai man turned himself into Mueang Nakhon Pathom Police Station after he raped a 20 year old Burmese girl in Nakhon Pathom province near Bangkok last month. The victim, 20 year old Arisa, filed a complaint with the police after the incident occurred on July 26. She explained that the rapist, 61 year old Wuttichai, was…
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Cutting ties: Hunt ongoing for Thai man accused of murdering ex-girlfriend at beauty salon (video)
Rabophai Police Station officers are hunting for a Thai man who allegedly murdered his ex-girlfriend yesterday in her beauty salon in Prachin Buri, central Thailand. Upon arriving at the beauty salon, situated in the Si Maha Pho district of Prachin Buri at 9.30am yesterday, police discovered the lifeless body of the salon owner in her bedroom. The 47 year old…
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