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Web of crime: Spider-Man thief strikes sacred Thai shrine again
A thief dubbed Spider-Man accessed a revered shrine by abseiling from the roof and stealing valuables. This marks the second time such an incident has occurred, and police are intensifying their efforts to apprehend the suspect. The incident occurred at the Pha Laloeng Wai Shrine in Mueang Phon subdistrict, Phon district, Khon Kaen province, at 3.19am on March 24. Upon…
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Ugandan man caught smuggling 16.5kg of cocaine into Thailand
Immigration Bureau officers yesterday arrested a Ugandan man in the southern province of Songkhla for smuggling 16.5 kilogrammes of cocaine from Malaysia into Thailand. Songkhla Provincial Immigration Bureau officers yesterday, March 25, received a tip-off about a suspicious Ugandan national, 29 year old Kasim, and closely monitored him while he was staying at a hotel in the Hat Yai district of…
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Nakhon Si Thammarat man arrested for father’s axe murder
A 25 year old man was arrested after allegedly killing his father with an axe at their home in Mueang Kanab Nak, Pak Phanang district, Nakhon Si Thammarat province. The incident occurred at 12.30pm yesterday, March 25, when the son reportedly reacted violently after being reprimanded for drug involvement. Police Lieutenant Paphonsak Pheeriphas, deputy inspector at Pak Phanang Police Station,…
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Robbers steal nearly 1 million baht from Phuket shop
Four robbers targeted a grocery store in a worker’s camp in Phuket, binding the shopkeeper and stealing nearly 1 million baht in cash and gold. The incident was reported to Police Lieutenant Anusat Klinkiew of Thalang Police Station at 12.30pm yesterday, March 25. Upon receiving the alert, Pol. Lt. Anusat informed Pol. Col. Nikorn Chuthong, chief of Thalang Police Station,…
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Thai woman dies in car crash after van driver abandons her mid-trip
A drunk Thai woman met a tragic end after being dumped mid-journey by a van driver in Surat Thani. The driver allegedly kicked her out for annoying other passengers—only for her to be killed in a horrific car crash moments later. Officers from Tha Chi Police Station were alerted to the woman’s death on Highway 41 in the Ban Na…
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Dutch tourist runs naked in Krabi hotel, takes a tumble
A shocking incident unfolded at a hotel in Krabi yesterday when a Dutch tourist, in a state of apparent hallucination, ran naked through the hotel before falling down some stairs and injuring himself. The man, identified as 51 year old Ronald Hillmar, was acting erratically, and hotel staff had to call the police and rescue workers to manage the situation.…
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Thai driver reverses into security guard and assaults him in parking dispute
A Thai security guard is taking legal action against a hatchback driver who reversed his car into him and later assaulted him in the car park of a community mall on Charoen Nakhon Road in Bangkok on Sunday, March 23. The Facebook page เฮียขับรถ, also known as Hear Onboard, shared dashcam footage yesterday, March 24, from a driver who witnessed…
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Canadian man held captive in fake Pattaya bar by 3 Thai women
A retired Canadian man issued a warning to others after being a victim of vicious assault and theft by three cunning Thai women in Pattaya. The Canadian victim, Douglas, was led to a makeshift bar in Pattaya by the three Thai women where he was held captive and physically assaulted. On Monday, March 10, Douglas returned to Thailand after several…
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Man faces charges after Nonthaburi shooting incident
Aa 30 year old man, the son of an apartment owner, was apprehended yesterday following a shooting incident in Mueang district, Nonthaburi province. The incident occurred around 3.30am, yesterday, March 24, when police were informed of a shooting at the entrance of Soi Samakkhi 26. Upon arrival at the scene, police, alongside emergency services, found a 17 year old boy, referred…
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Argentine man found dead, hanging from Phuket hotel balcony
A foreign man was found dead, hanging naked from a balcony in a chilling discovery that has rocked a hotel in Phuket. The 77 year old Argentine man was found naked, with no trousers, and appeared to have taken his own life. The eerie circumstances of the case have left investigators puzzled, especially after CCTV footage revealed no one else was…
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Japanese man arrested in Hua Hin for fraud and assault charges
A 42 year old Japanese national was arrested in Hua Hin district, Prachuap Khiri Khan province, on March 23 at around 2pm. He is wanted in Japan for assaulting a fellow Japanese citizen in 2017. The arrest followed an investigation by immigration police, who located him based on a warrant issued by the Southern Bangkok Criminal Court for fraud. Kaneda…
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Lesson in love: Jealous wife goes full throttle in mistress chase
The jealous wife of a Thai school director pursued his alleged mistress in a high-speed car chase before eventually attacking her on a road in the southern province of Songkhla. The social media influencer Guntouch “Gun” Pongpaiboonwet shared a video on Facebook on Sunday, March 23, showing a high-speed chase between the school director’s wife and the victim. Netizens noted…
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5 Ugandan women arrested in Phuket prostitution bust, deported
Phuket’s tourism industry has been rocked by a scandal involving five foreign women from Uganda, arrested for offering sex services in the heart of the island’s entertainment district. The women, caught engaging in illegal activities in Patong, were swiftly arrested and deported after a thorough investigation by Phuket Immigration officers. On March 23, officers from Phuket Immigration, led by Police…
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High-ranking police accused of drug use, theft, and gambling
A Thai woman accused her police officer ex-boyfriend in Samut Prakan province near Bangkok of using a drug and stealing 500,000 baht from her to fund his gambling habit. The 38 year old woman, Fah, sought help from lawyer Nathatpong Boonkird after her complaint to the Royal Thai Police (RTP) failed to progress. Fah insisted she had evidence of her…
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Pattaya police visit South Pattaya market following thefts
To combat escalating thefts, market vendors in South Pattaya have ramped up security measures by installing multiple locks on their stalls and setting up CCTV cameras. This proactive response follows a spate of thefts reported to The Pattaya News on March 18, which has left local vendors on edge. To address the growing concerns, Pattaya police officers visited the market on…
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Gold heist at Bang Pa-in jewellery store, suspect at large
A male suspect allegedly executed a meticulously planned gold heist at a renowned jewellery store within a shopping centre in Bang Pa-in, adjacent to Asia Road, in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. The suspect stole gold necklaces weighing a total of 160 baht, valued at approximately 7.8 million baht (US$229,480). The incident occurred yesterday afternoon. Yesterday, March 24 at 1.30pm, at…
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Drug bust: Two monks caught in Krabi meth operation (video)
Two monks were arrested in Krabi province at the weekend, after being accused of selling methamphetamine pills and crystal meth. Police uncovered a shocking stash of drugs during the raid on Sunday, March 23, but three other monks managed to escape just before officials were ready to carry out a drug test. A special anti-drug operation led by Krabi Governor…
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Tourists arrested for gambling via app on Jomtien Beach
A group of tourists were caught red-handed gambling on Jomtien Beach yesterday, sparking a police crackdown on illegal activities in the area. At 10.30am, yesterday, March 24, Pattaya police apprehended four tourists using a mobile app to gamble, sending shockwaves through the normally tranquil beachside. Now, officers are considering penalties for the beach chair operator involved in the incident. During…
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Police intercept 195,000 meth pills in Phichit drug bust
Police in Phichit province intercepted a drug trafficking operation involving nearly 200,000 methamphetamine pills after a suspicious vehicle turned into a petrol station just before a checkpoint. The three suspects confessed to transporting the drugs from the Thai-Lao border to Nakhon Sawan. At 9.30am yesterday, March 24, Police Major General Thadet Klumkliang, the Provincial Police Commander, along with Police Colonel…
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10 men beat German tourist with helmets in Pattaya attack (video)
A German tourist was savagely attacked by a gang of ten men, who used helmets to viciously beat him in front of horrified onlookers. The horrific scene unfolded on Pattaya Beach Road, Chon Buri, leaving the city’s reputation in tatters, with Pattaya’s Deputy Superintendent stepping in to make swift arrests after the violent assault. At approximately 4.06am today, March 25,…
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Gang members arrested in Pattaya for assault on Laotian woman
Two men from a gang of seven have been apprehended in connection with a robbery and assault on a 26 year old Laotian woman, identified as Waewta, in Pattaya, Chon Buri province. The group, which included one woman and six men, used balaclavas to conceal their identities during the attack on February 2. They reportedly used a gun to intimidate,…
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Officer surrenders after assault and firearm theft in Chon Buri
A police officer has surrendered after assaulting his ex-girlfriend, attacking a police officer who intervened, and fleeing with the officer’s firearm. The 37 year old Kittisak, affiliated with the Immigration Police, kicked down the door of a house in Sattahip district, Chon Buri province, and assaulted his ex-girlfriend. Police Sub-Lieutenant Pasakorn Phachurabiabna, who attempted to assist the woman, was severely…
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Thailand cracks down on e-cigarette sales with mass URL purge
Thailand’s war on illegal vapes has gone digital, with government officials shutting down over 9,500 online links linked to the sale and smuggling of e-cigarettes. Deputy government spokesperson Sasikarn Wattanachan revealed that between March 2024 and March 19, 2025, the Digital Economy and Society Ministry took down 9,515 URLs involved in the illicit vape trade. “We are using every tool…
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Bangkok care centre exposed for covering up abuse of old Alzheimer’s man
A caretaker at an elderly care centre in the Bang Kapi area of Bangkok physically abused an old man with Alzheimer’s, prompting his daughter to share the story with the media in her quest for justice. The 59 year old woman, Tayanat Kajornnapapong, brought the abuse to public attention because the care centre and Lat Phrao Police Station failed to…
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Thailand warns vaping could lead to 5 years in prison
Following the Government of Thailand’s recent decisive action on e-cigarettes or vapes, anyone caught with the illegal items could face up to five years in prison and a hefty fine. Residents are also encouraged to report vape users or vendors through an official mobile application. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has now taken a firm stance against vaping, despite having previously supported…
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Phuket cops bag major methamphetamine suspect in Thalang bust
Phuket police collared a major drug suspect in Thalang, seizing a staggering stash of methamphetamine. The dramatic operation, spearheaded by Thalang Police Chief, Police Colonel Nikorn Chuathong, unfolded on Friday, March 21. Leading the charge was Police Lieutenant Colonel Suchart Luecha and his team of investigators from Thalang Police Station. Their target? Prasan “Him” Nopparat, a 45 year old alleged…
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Fake cash chaos: Phuket cops probe tourists over dodgy dollars
Phuket police are on high alert after two foreign women allegedly tried to exchange fake US dollars at a local currency exchange. Officers were called to the exchange near a major Cape Panwa hotel on Saturday, March 22, after staff became suspicious of six US$50 bills. The women, whose nationalities remain undisclosed, handed over the notes in exchange for 9,750…
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2 suspects arrested, 2 police injured in illegal gun crackdown
Two Thai police officers sustained injuries during a shooting while carrying out an illegal gun crackdown in Bangkok at the weekend. One suspect was arrested at the scene, while another surrendered the following day. A 62 year old witness reported the shooting on Soi Sook Anan in the Kannayao district of Bangkok to Kannayao Police Station at about 8.30pm on Saturday,…
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Thai motorcycle taxi rider loses nearly 30,000 baht in fake dollar scam
A Thai motorcycle taxi rider lost nearly 30,000 baht after a scammer tricked him into exchanging fake dollar banknotes at a bank in Samut Prakan province near Bangkok. The motorcycle taxi rider, 43 year old Saksan Phungphat, carried his baby boy to seek help from Channel 3 after police allowed the scammer to remain at large despite his loss of…
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Four arrested with AK-47s bound for Phuket
Phang Nga police apprehended four people with AK-47 assault rifles and ammunition in their possession at a checkpoint on Phang Nga-Thap Put Road on Saturday, March 22. The group claimed they were transporting the firearms to Phuket. The arrests took place at the Wang Mo Kaeng checkpoint in Mueang Phang Nga district, led by officers under Police Captain Boonserm Phengkliang,…
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