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Phuket police seize 15,000 meth pills in major drug bust
A drug bust by the Phuket Provincial Police has led to the arrests of three individuals and the seizure of over 15,000 methamphetamine pills, along with various items under the Narcotics Control Act. The total estimated value of the seized items exceeds 387,000 baht. The arrests were executed by officers under the leadership of the Chief of the Crime Suppression…
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Caught on cam: Teens blaze through vandalism at cannabis shop
CCTV cameras captured a group of teenagers vandalising the Stoner Area cannabis shop in front of the Bang Saray Night Market in Sattahip. The incidents unfolded over several days, culminating in a brazen attack in the early hours of June 11. Approximately three days earlier, the same group of teenagers arrived at the shop armed with baseball bats, threatening staff…
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Caught in the act: Man arrested for luring women into online porn
Police arrested a 20 year old Thai man in the northern province of Lamphun for tricking women, the youngest as young as 12, into making porn and selling explicit content online. Police Cyber Taskforce (PCT) officers acted on a tip-off and investigated a Telegram account sharing explicit videos of several women until they managed to arrest the suspect, 20 year…
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White Mitsubishi Pajero with 19 illegal immigrants crashes in Lamphun
A white Mitsubishi Pajero, carrying 19 illegal immigrants, collided with a motorcycle and fled the scene last night in Lamphun. The incident occurred around 8.40pm, yesterday, June 12, injuring a mother and her child at the three-way clock tower intersection in Ban Pa Puai, Ban Hong District. Officers from Ban Hong Police Station and rescue workers from Phutthaisawan Rescue Unit pursued…
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TikTok warning: Bolt rider assaults Thai woman over fare dispute
A Thai woman took to TikTok to warn other users about her experience with the Bolt ride-hailing application, where the rider in Bangkok physically assaulted her after she refused to pay his inflated fare. The victim shared security camera footage of the physical assault on her TikTok account, @picnicka, yesterday, June 12. According to the victim, the violent app-based rider…
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Bangkok steps up crackdown on illegal begging
Police in Bangkok have intensified efforts to curb illegal begging, with the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS) spearheading routine inspections in collaboration with various sectors. The initiative, announced by Varawut Silpa-archa, involves inspecting for illegal beggars five times a month, aiming to address the persistent issue effectively. During these inspections, Thai beggars are transferred to the Centre…
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Tired thief caught red-handed: Motorcycle stolen in Songkhla
A thief was apprehended in Songkhla after stealing a sidecar motorcycle, claiming he was too exhausted from walking and saw the vehicle with the key left in the ignition. Police issued a warning to owners about leaving keys in vehicles to prevent such incidents. Today, captured CCTV footage reveals the theft of a Honda sidecar motorcycle in Songkhla on the…
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Oily trouble: Thieves swipe 330,000 litres from Thai police dock
Illegal oil smugglers stole three tankers carrying about 330,000 litres of diesel from the Thai Marine Police (TMP) dock in the Sattahip district of Chon Buri on Tuesday night. TMP officers filed a complaint with Sattahip Police Station in the early hours of June 12 after three out of five oil tankers disappeared from their parking spots. The relevant authorities…
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Elderly woman forgives robbers after 200,000 baht theft in Buriram
An elderly woman, who fell victim to a theft by two seemingly Good Samaritans who stole cash and gold worth nearly 200,000 baht, has remarkably forgiven the suspects. After accepting their offer of a ride, she was robbed of all her belongings, threatened at gunpoint, and left stranded by a pond. The Thai police apprehended one of the suspects, 39…
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Thai man dies after altercation with nephew in Lampang
A man suffering from a mental illness was fatally injured after a confrontation with his nephew in Lampang province. The nephew later turned himself in to the police. Officers from the Koh Kha Police Station in Lampang province were alerted to a fatal assault at a residence in Tha Pha Subdistrict, Koh Kha District at 2pm yesterday, June 12. The…
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Chinese suspects dish out 1 million baht to wrap up sexual assault case
Two Chinese men surrendered to police after a sexual assault at a restaurant in the eastern province of Prachin Buri on Monday. The Chinese suspects allegedly attempted to end the legal proceedings with 1 million baht. A Chinese man, whose identity was not disclosed, attacked a 20 year old Thai waiter, Jakkrit, at the restaurant in Prachin Buri province after…
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Man in pickup truck in Tak claims children staring at him after crash (video)
A man parked his pickup truck in the middle of a dark road in Tak Province, after having a breakdown. He refused to get out of the vehicle, covered his eyes covered and claimed children were staring at him, while handprints covered the back window. A TikTok user with the account athena.hyk posted a video of the incident while driving…
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Thai monk’s high crimes: Temple trouble over explicit posts & drugs
Police arrested a Thai monk at a temple in the Isaan province of Sa Kaeo for sharing explicit content on social media platforms and using drugs. The monk admitted to having sex with many men during his monkhood and infecting them with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Twitter account Red Skull shared explicit pictures of the Thai monk, later identified…
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Former prison warden found guilty of corruption in Thailand
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has determined that the former warden of Prachuap Khiri Khan Provincial Prison is guilty of corruption related to the establishment of a housewives’ group to sell food and drinks within the prison, without the necessary permissions. NACC’s Provincial Director, Chutarat Luangpermsakul, disclosed that the commission decided the misconduct in public office, specifically accusing Sutin Chidchob…
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Jealous Thai man turns himself in after setting fire to disabled wife
In a horrific scene, a Thai man set fire to his disabled wife outside her home in the central province of Nakhon Pathom yesterday. He fled the scene before turning himself in to police later that night. The Wat Chan Rescue Foundation was alerted to the brutal attack yesterday, June 12, and rushed to transport the victim from her home…
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Police arrest drug dealer resembling Didier Drogba in Tha Yang
Police arrested a drug dealer nicknamed Drog Big of Tha Yang, who bears a striking resemblance to the famous footballer Didier Drogba while delivering methamphetamine to customers. Officers, including Police Lieutenant Colonel Arthapong Nokkhunthong, Deputy Superintendent of Investigation at Tha Yang Police Station, and Police Lieutenant Pisit Lueangpraphasiri, Deputy Inspector, yesterday, June 12, alongside a team of investigators from the…
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Motorcycle rider assaults passenger after fare dispute in Bangkok
A female passenger was assaulted by a motorcycle rider after refusing to pay an additional fare. The incident, captured on CCTV, occurred in an alley off On Nut 41 when the rider dismounted his motorcycle and physically attacked the woman, kicking and punching her until she fell to the ground. The woman had booked a ride from Huai Khwang to…
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Police uncover 72 illegal immigrants at Samut Sakhon factory
Royal Thai Immigration officers, along with relevant agencies, conducted a search operation at a factory in Krathum Baen, Samut Sakhon, following a report from the Damrongdhama Centre about a significant number of illegal immigrant labourers. The operation led to the discovery of over 72 illegal immigrants working at the site. Among the discovered workers, 45 had no legal documentation or…
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Man admits to paying girl to drink alcohol causing coma
A man has turned himself in to authorities after admitting to paying a young girl to drink alcohol at an ordination ceremony, resulting in her falling into a coma. The suspect, Jetsada Phongphatthanaporn, from Pak Thongchai district in Nakhon Ratchasima, surrendered to police yesterday, June 11. Police Colonel Thanaphat Phet-arun, chief of Nong Bunmak Police Station confirmed that the 26…
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Attack at 7-Eleven: Teen worker stabbed over jealous rage
A teenage convenience store worker was left bleeding and terrified after being brutally stabbed while on duty at a 7-Eleven store in Jomtien Complex. The attacker turned out to be a jealous teenager, driven by suspicion and rage. The 19 year old victim, Kritsana Charunrak, was behind the counter when the horror unfolded. “He just jumped over and stabbed me…
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EC ordered to present evidence against Move Forward Party
The Election Commission (EC) has been ordered by the Constitutional Court to present its list of witnesses and evidence in the high-stakes case against the Move Forward Party (MFP) before the next hearing on June 18. The nine judges of the Constitutional Court convened today to deliberate the EC’s petition to dissolve the MFP. The embattled party had already filed…
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Student’s fatal fall in Trang sparks investigation
Tragedy struck a school in Trang when a 15 year old female student fell to her death from a school building. The governor suspects personal stress might have contributed to the incident, prompting an official investigation by the school. The police received a report from Trang Hospital’s emergency room regarding a fatal fall this morning, June 12. The police, led…
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Buddhist office to seize sex scandal monk’s 100 million baht assets
The National Office of Buddhism plans to confiscate assets worth over 100 million baht from the former monk involved in a group sex scandal case. A Thai couple accused the monk, later identified as Phra Ajarn O, of manipulating them and other followers into having group sex. The monk allegedly tricked them into sexual activity by claiming it would give…
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Cyber police dismantle global call centre scam network in Bangkok
Thai cyber police dismantled a global call centre scam network, arresting a key member in Bangkok. The investigation revealed that the network had defrauded victims of over 200 million baht, claiming they were coerced into working in Poipet, Cambodia. Police Lieutenant General Worawat Watnakornbancha, Head of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB), directed the operation led by Police Major General…
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Thai couple faces legal action over weight loss supplement
A prominent figure has revealed more details about a controversial weight loss supplement promoted by a celebrity couple, alleging exaggerated claims and potential legal violations. He pledged to continue legal action until the product is withdrawn from the market. At the Crime Suppression Division’s complaint centre, Achariya Ruangrattanapong, President of the Crime Victims Assistance Club, provided further information to the…
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Bangkok police arrest rapist posing as taxi rider
Bangkok police apprehended an alleged sexual predator in the RCA area, posing as a motorcycle taxi and sexually assaulting intoxicated women. His arrest this morning prompted heightened security by police in the area. The suspect, 35 year old Thanapath was taken into custody based on an arrest warrant issued on June 10 for charges of rape, indecent acts, and theft.…
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Police arrest trafficker smuggling Myanmar migrants into Thailand
Police apprehended a vehicle transporting Myanmar migrant workers fleeing domestic conflict to seek employment in Thailand, each paying 15,000 baht. The incident took place yesterday when Vorabodin Lertsuphasinsatit from the Highway Police Division and his team intercepted a black Mitsubishi Pajero with license plate กท 5461 Kamphaeng Phet on Highway 117 in Ban Na, Wachirabarami District, Phichit Province. The arrest…
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South Thailand: Woman evading arrest as a nun caught
Thai police apprehended a woman who had been evading arrest by becoming a nun in Nakhon Si Thammarat over the past ten months. Believing she had escaped justice, the woman was finally captured following a police investigation. Law enforcement officers from the Anti-Human Trafficking Division, in cooperation with local police units from Damnoen Saduak in Ratchaburi and Tha Sala in…
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Traffic police crack down on dangerous tourist habits on Koh Larn
To ramp up safety and spread awareness, Pattaya police have launched a rapid response team on Koh Larn, targeting risky tourist behaviours. Pattaya police have launched a rapid response team on Koh Larn to boost safety and raise public awareness. This initiative focuses on the hazards posed by motorcycle rentals and golf cart use among tourists, aiming to prevent accidents…
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Thai commando takes taxi driver for a ride after fare fraud fiasco
A Thai commando police officer dragged a taxi driver to Huay Kwang Police Station in Bangkok after the driver attempted to overcharge him using a modified meter. The driver claimed he needed the money to feed stray dogs and cats. Police Lance Corporal Phubate Rattanaphong told Channel 3 that the incident took place on the morning of June 9 during…
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