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Russian man found dead near Karon Beach, Phuket, murder suspected
A local discovered the body of a Russian man in a ditch near Karon Beach in Phuket yesterday afternoon. A fatal attack is suspected as the man had wounds all over his body. Officers from Karon Police Station were called to investigate the death of the Russian man, later identified as 27 year old Ilia Orlov, at around 12.50pm yesterday,…
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Swiss man acquitted in Phuket court for kicking woman doctor
A Swiss man charged with kicking a woman doctor on the steps leading down to a beach outside his villa in February was acquitted by Phuket Kwaeng Court yesterday. The court extended the benefit of the doubt to the 45 year old Swiss expat Urs Fehr, also known as David. Details of the court’s ruling remain undisclosed. David faced accusations…
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Thai woman loses 230,000 baht in money exchange scam in Australia
A Thai TikToker issued a warning to Thai people living abroad after her friend in Australia lost 10,000 Australian dollars, approximately 230,000 baht, in a money exchange scam. The TikToker, @padnarxx, shared two videos to explain the scam her friend encountered in Australia, aiming to alert Thai nationals in Australia and other foreign countries who frequently exchange money. Pad revealed…
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Weigh station chief nabbed in bribery scandal
A senior mechanic and the chief of a truck weigh station in Ayutthaya’s Wang Noi district has been arrested in a shocking corruption bust. Officers from the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission, alongside Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) officials, swooped in this morning, catching the suspect at his home near the station. A stash of about 40,000 baht in cash was discovered…
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New hire steals 15,000 baht on first day at Bangkok store
A thief, posing as a new employee at a convenience store, managed to steal 15,000 baht from the cash register on her first day at work and has since escaped. The incident took place last Friday, August 30 at approximately 6.28pm in a convenience store on Ramkhamhaeng Soi 190/2, Min Buri, Bangkok. The thief, 27 year old Nathakarn, was hired…
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Nonthaburi resident faces threats over parking dispute
A Nonthaburi resident faced verbal abuse and threats after parking his car in front of his own house for the first time in 12 years. The 53 year old resident, Sila, shared his story with the media, highlighting the inconsistency in parking rules within his community. Sila arrived home around 10pm and found multiple cars parked on the opposite side…
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Karma’s a baht: Cheating Thai woman loses 78,000 to scammer
If karma indeed exists, then it worked its magic on a Thai woman in Phuket who cheated on her boyfriend. Subsequently, she lost 78,000 baht to a man she encountered on a dating app. The woman, whose identity remains concealed, informed the Phuket Times on Sunday, September 1, that she had lost her mobile phone before discovering that all 78,000…
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Nong Cartoon’s mother gives up after decade-long legal battle
The mother of a 6 year old girl has decided to give up after a decade-long battle for justice. The young girl was left bedridden and severely disabled after a reckless drunk driver crashed into a steakhouse at the entrance of Soi Ekachai 119, 10 years ago. Nong Cartoon’s father was killed in the incident. The driver received a one-year prison…
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Thai man fights for daughter custody after wife’s affairs with 5 men
A Thai man is seeking justice after his wife had affairs with five men and falsely accused him of sexually abusing their daughter to divorce him. The 27 year old Thai man, identified as A, accompanied by his mother-in-law and father-in-law, sought help from non-profit organisation Saimai Survive to resolve his ongoing family issues. He wanted to sue his wife…
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Ratchaburi man arrested for art toy fraud and military evasion
Officers from the Phetkasem Police Station apprehended a man from Ratchaburi who had been evading military service and was wanted on fraud charges. The individual had been tricking people into buying art toys via a fake Facebook page, resulting in significant financial losses for the victims. The suspect has been handed over to Pak Tho Police Station for further legal…
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Man harms himself after row over neighbour’s noisy child in Pattaya
A 26 year old Thai-German man turned his condo in Pattaya into a scene of horror after an argument with a neighbour spiralled out of control. Kitjapat K, known to friends as Eddie, was found drenched in blood with multiple knife wounds, yet remarkably calm, after locking himself in his room on Sunday night, September 1. Police and rescue workers…
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Filipina teacher allegedly slaps Thai schoolboy until ear bleeds
A Filipina teacher at a school in Bangkok allegedly slapped a six year old schoolboy’s ear until it bled because he could not answer her questions in class. The victim’s mother, 50 year old A, reached out to social media influencer Guntouch “Gun” Pongpaiboonwet after the 33 year old Filipina teacher, whose name remains undisclosed, attempted to settle the physical…
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Jealous Burmese man fatally attacks 13 year old ex and her father
Thai police officers arrested a jealous Burmese man in the northern province of Tak three hours after he fatally attacked his 13 year old ex-girlfriend and her father. The attacker claimed that his ex-girlfriend’s father assaulted him first. Officers from Mae Sot Police Station were called to investigate the crime scene near Somdet Phra Chao Taksin Public Park in the…
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Cyber police arrest agent who defrauded actors of 10 million baht
Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) officer apprehended a fraudulent modelling agent who deceived aspiring actors into transferring more than 10 million baht, promising them roles alongside famous artists. Victims were lured into transferring money on multiple occasions, with one individual alone losing over 8 million baht in 42 transactions. On July 31, numerous victims reported the scam to CCIB chief Chatpandakant…
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Bangkok cat owner offers 15,000 baht reward for missing pet
A distraught cat owner in Bangkok offered a 15,000 baht reward for the safe return of her beloved pet which disappeared from her home in the Charansanitwong area on August 18. The black, neutered male cat, weighing around 7 kilogrammes, was last seen wearing a purple collar with an attached AirTag. In a heartfelt Facebook post yesterday, September 2, Natapan…
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Pattaya gas station worker fired over knife threat in fuel dispute
A gas station employee in Pattaya has been dismissed after a viral video showed him threatening a customer with a knife during an argument over an overfilled gas tank. A video was widely shared on social media, depicting a gas station worker brandishing a knife at a customer following a dispute over a minor overcharge for refuelling. The incident sparked…
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Blue Honda flees with unpaid pizzas in Thailand
A blue Honda car drove off without paying for four trays of pizza, prompting the shop owner to chase and knock on the window, only to be ignored. The incident, which occurred yesterday, September 2, has led to an online search for the vehicle and its occupants. The Facebook page อยากดังเดี๋ยวจัดให้ รีเทริน์ part 6 posted a warning and a call…
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British man arrested for illegal beauty clinic, causing facial paralysis
Koh Pha Ngan Tourist Police in the southern province of Surat Thani raided an illegal beauty clinic and arrested its British owner today after a foreign client received services at the clinic and suffered facial paralysis. The foreign client, whose identity was not disclosed, experienced swelling and red bruises and was unable to control her facial muscles after receiving a…
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Sorry for the heist: Buriram burglar leaves apology after shop break-ins
Police arrested an apologetic man who broke into several shops in Buriram to steal money and mobile phones, before leaving an apology note for his crimes. The suspect, 31 year old Witawat, confessed he needed the money to support his family. Yesterday, September 2, Police Colonel Jamras Siriliang from Buriram City Police Station led Witawat to reenact his crimes after…
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Congee con: Fraudsters target Thai restaurants with fake injury
A new scam involving a group of fraudsters threatening to sue a congee restaurant has gone viral on social media. The group claims that a piece of scouring pad was found in the congee, causing them injury, and demands 6,400 baht for medical expenses. The Facebook page อีซ้อขยี้ข่าว3 recently posted a warning to restaurant owners about this new scam. They…
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Italian illegally detained by Burmese woman after visa dispute
An Italian man sought help from the Thai police after being detained by a Burmese woman following an argument over a visa fee in a company office on Koh Pha Ngan, an island in the southern province of Surat Thani. Officers from Koh Pha Ngan Police Station and the Tourist Police rushed to the company office on the island after…
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Thai police suspend eight officers over online gambling probe
The Royal Thai Police (RTP) chief has signed an order to temporarily remove eight close aides of former Police General Surachate Hakparn, better known as Big Joke, from their positions, pending a serious disciplinary investigation related to an online gambling case. National Police Chief Police General Torsak Sukwimol issued the directive yesterday, September 2, appointing an investigation committee to look into…
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Central Fraud Register curbs mule accounts in Thai banking sector
The banking industry has taken a significant step towards curbing financial fraud by introducing a Central Fraud Register (CFR) system, designed to facilitate data-sharing and clamp down on mule accounts. In a joint effort with the Thai Bankers’ Association (TBA), the Bank of Thailand (BoT) began implementing this system last month, targeting the prevention and eradication of financial fraud related…
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Crackdown on financial crimes suspends 34,000 bank accounts
The Thai Bankers Association (TBA) announced a significant crackdown on financial crimes, blacklisting 15,000 individuals and suspending 34,000 bank accounts linked to call centre scams. TBA Chairman Payong Srivanich revealed today, September 2, that the association’s new AI-driven system, the Cross-Reference File (CRF), uncovered over 15,000 people involved in money laundering schemes. This system, which has been analysing data from…
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Cambodian woman found dead with multiple stab wounds
A young Cambodian woman was found dead in her rented room with over ten stab wounds to her neck yesterday, September 1, after a brutal attack by suspected secret admirers. Her sister discovered the gruesome scene upon returning from work, finding the victim lying in a pool of blood. Police were alerted to the incident at 7.20am yesterday, by Santi…
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Thai family accuses government official of six-year harassment
A Thai family in the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima accused their government official neighbour of six years of anti-social harassment. The allegations include throwing glass bottles and rubbish at the family and attempting to physically attack a family member. The 50 year old woman sought help from social media influencer Guntouch “Gun” Pongpaiboonwet after police officers in Nakhon Ratchasima…
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Police crack down on illegal residents, gambling in Samut Prakan
Immigration officers in Samut Prakan recently conducted a sweeping crackdown on illegal foreign residents and unlawful gambling activities. The operation, which took place yesterday, September 1, was led by high-ranking officials including Police Lieutenant General Itthipol Itthisarnronnachai. Police targeted the area in Samrong Nua subdistrict, Mueang Samut Prakan district. The directive for this crackdown came from Police Major General Natthakorn…
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Thai taxi driver attacked by passenger for overcharging (video)
A Thai taxi driver is seeking justice after a male passenger attacked him for overcharging on a roadside in the Sathorn district of Bangkok. The taxi driver, Pipol Sawangsuk, shared three videos showing him in a heated argument with the passenger on a footpath along Chan Road in Bangkok on Saturday, August 31. He later shared another video explaining the…
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Foreign wheeled-dealers busted: Koh Pha Ngan car crackdown
Police in Surat Thani nabbed two foreign nationals on Koh Pha Ngan for illegally renting out vehicles. The crackdown happened yesterday, September 1, with a 60 year old Russian man and an 18 year old Ukrainian man being detained. Tourist police and local officials swooped in on the Russian at an unregistered house in Moo 1 village, where they seized…
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Stepfather arrested in Nonthaburi for alleged year-long child abuse
Thai police apprehended a stepfather for sexually abusing his eight year old stepdaughter for nearly a year. The suspect, 36 year old Wichan, denies the allegations and challenges the evidence. Police remain sceptical of his claims. A joint operation of the Metropolitan Police and criminal investigation trainees led to the arrest at a residence in Bang Si Mueang, Nonthaburi, following…
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