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Shop fire causes injuries in Samut Prakan, spreads to apartment
A fire erupted at a car accessory shop and quickly spread to an adjacent apartment building, prompting an evacuation and resulting in injuries. The incident occurred yesterday at 9.30pm in Samut Prakan, with the blaze originating from the shop’s ground floor and extending to the 5th floor of the neighbouring apartment via vinyl signs. Firefighters and rescue teams from various…
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Samut Songkhram: Man arrested for assaulting girl via online game
A harrowing case in Samut Songkhram has led to the arrest of a 28 year old man suspected of sexually assaulting an 11 year old girl. Police detailed that the man was apprehended on Thursday, November 7, after a warrant was issued in connection with a rape charge. Surapol Suanguen reportedly confessed to the crime, revealing he connected with the…
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NHSO investigates clinics over universal healthcare referral issues
The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has announced an investigation into clinics that fail to properly refer universal healthcare patients to hospitals, potentially resulting in legal action and penalties. This decision comes in response to complaints from healthcare subscribers in Bangkok, who have reported significant challenges in obtaining necessary referral documents for hospital treatment. These complaints highlight a worrying trend…
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Immigration raid uncovers 100 illegal workers at Pattaya hotel site
More than 100 illegal foreign workers have been uncovered by immigration police during a significant operation at a luxury hotel construction site on Pattaya Second Road, Chon Buri province. This joint initiative was spearheaded by immigration officials and a labour expert from the Chon Buri Provincial Employment Office. Yesterday, November 7, over 50 officers converged on the construction site, where…
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Pattaya police imposter caught on camera collecting ‘donations’
Residents in Central Pattaya’s Nong Or community were left stunned and suspicious after spotting a woman dressed as a police officer, going door-to-door and claiming to collect donations on behalf of the Pattaya Police Station. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, November 5, has raised serious concerns about a new wave of scams hitting local neighbourhoods. Described as middle-aged, with…
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Thai man forces teen to rob temple for money to bail out wife
A Thai man in the central province of Suphan Buri threatened a 15 year old boy with a knife, forcing him to rob a temple to secure money to bail his wife out of jail. Officers from Mueang Suphan Buri Police Station arrested the Thai suspect, identified only as Beer, near the provincial court today, November 8. Police seized a…
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Motorcyclist suffers ankle injury in East Pattaya railroad accident
In a dramatic road collision in East Pattaya, a motorcyclist was left seriously injured after a high-speed impact on a car, leading to a horrific ankle wound and multiple abrasions. The Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Centre rushed to the scene near Sukhumvit Soi 83 on the railroad-side road yesterday, November 7, following reports of the crash. When rescue teams arrived,…
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Thai pervert harasses schoolgirl, pretends to trip to kiss victim (video)
Schoolgirls in the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat become the target of a perverted man who pretended to trip and sway to kiss a schoolgirl yesterday, November 7. The male Facebook user, Thanakorn Suthin, shared details of the sexual assault on the Facebook group || ประเทศคอน || (meaning Nakhon country) yesterday, including a video and a picture of the…
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Thai woman arrested in Bangkok for pimping out girls aged 14-16
Police arrested a 25 year old Thai woman at a Bangkok hotel for operating a prostitution ring and pimping out three girls aged between 14 and 16. Officers from the Children and Women Protection Sub-division received a tip-off that girls under 18 were being sent to work as party entertainers. In addition to entertaining clients, they were also forced to…
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Thai schools probed for misconduct over spoiled food claims
Allegations of misconduct have prompted the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC) to investigate two schools in Chachoengsao and Nakhon Ratchasima. Concerns surfaced online, suggesting one school provided spoiled fruit in student meals while the other was excessively soliciting donations from parents for a school van. Thanu Wongchinda, Secretary-General of OBEC, addressed these claims yesterday, November 7, indicating that…
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Axe to grind: Thai father attacks son after suffering years of abuse
A Thai father snapped and attacked his son with an axe in a fit of rage at midnight today after he and his wife suffered years of physical abuse at the hands of the son in the Isaan province of Khon Kaen. Officers from Manchakhiri Police Station received a report of a serious assault at a house in the Manchakhiri…
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Azman Porloh jailed over weapon possession in Songkhla province
A man accused of being involved in numerous terrorist activities in the Songkhla province has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for illegal possession and accumulation of weapons. This marks the first trial he has faced among the many accusations against him. The Na Thawi Provincial Court in Songkhla delivered the verdict yesterday, November 7, sentencing Azman…
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Naked truth: Bangkok women seek help from sexual harassment
Two Thai women are appealing for help after enduring sexual harassment from a neighbour in their Bangkok apartment building. The neighbour frequently strips naked, roams the hallway, knocks on doors indiscriminately, and sends letters containing explicit messages. The women, 32 year old Aum and 66 year old Bee, turned to social media influencer Guntouch “Gun” Pongpaiboonwet for help. Yesterday, November…
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Thieves break into Udon Thani school, sparking security concerns
Thieves broke into a school in Ban Muang, Ban Dung, Udon Thani, causing alarm among staff. A 32 year old teacher, reported the incident to both social media and at Dong Yen Police Station after the headteacher failed to take action, fearing the criminals might strike again. The headteacher summoned the teachers for a meeting to discuss the event. During…
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Golden gesture: Laotian thief returns bling, claims ‘gift’ mix-up
A Laotian man, accused of stealing a gold necklace, returned the stolen item to its rightful owner in Chon Buri, claiming that he took it home because he believed it was a gift from the gold shop. The 27 year old victim, Butsarin Sirimongkhonsub, filed a complaint with officers at Nong Prue Police Station on November 7 and also contacted…
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Famous Thai lawyer arrested on fraud, money laundering charges
Officers from the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) swooped yesterday and arrested a prominent Thai lawyer and his wife on charges of fraud and money laundering, in the wake of the sensational case involving 71 million baht and a Thai millionaire in France. The Thai millionaire, who normally resides in France, Jatuporn “Madam Oi” Ubonlert, returned to Thailand to file a…
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Narathiwat mayor fatally gunned down at garment factory
In a shocking daylight assassination, the popular two-time mayor of the Rueso subdistrict in the southern province of Narathiwat was brutally shot dead at his garment factory. The 55 year old mayor, Wichet Thaithongnum, known by locals as Mayor Arm, was gunned down by a group of men wielding war weapons in an audacious attack that has left the community…
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Phuket transwomen clash with foreigner over alleged cash dispute
Another clash between a group of Thai transwomen and a foreign man was reported on Tuesday in the Patong area of Phuket. The motive for the incident remains unknown. The Phuket Times shared a video of the physical altercation between the transgender group and the foreigner yesterday, November 6. The page captioned the video, “Again! Patong. Ladyboys gang attacked a…
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Police sergeant dies after driving in wrong direction in Prachinburi
A tragic road accident claimed the life of a police sergeant who was driving against traffic and collided head-on with a 10-wheeler lorry. The incident occurred yesterday, November 6, on a road in Prachinburi province, Central Thailand, leaving the sergeant dead at the scene. The accident took place at 7.50pm when police were alerted to a collision involving a white…
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Bangkok bombshell: Thai woman walks as Erawan Shrine case crumbles
A Thai court sent shockwaves throughout the capital of Bangkok after clearing Thai woman Wanna Suansan of charges related to the devastating 2015 Erawan Shrine bombing that claimed 20 lives and injured 120 others. Wanna, a Thai national, was acquitted by Bangkok’s Southern Criminal Court today, November 7. The attack, which occurred in the heart of Bangkok, resulted in 20…
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Victims of Thai fortune teller rise to 25, losses exceed 82 million baht
The number of victims of a famous Thai fortune teller rose to 25, with their losses now reaching 82 million baht, yet the fortune teller continues to deny the allegations. The fraudulent behaviour of the renowned fortune teller, Thanawan “Odd” Jiracharoenwet, also known as Ti Li Feng Shui, came to light after a 77 year old victim and her daughter…
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Infant’s body found in Si Racha condo bin shocks community
In a harrowing discovery that has left Si Racha residents reeling, police are investigating the death of an infant whose body was found in a condominium’s waste disposal area in Bo Win, Chon Buri, yesterday, November 6. A worker sorting through the trash made the heartbreaking find, uncovering the remains of a five to six month old infant wrapped in…
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Patong motorbike taxi driver faces legal action for slapping rider
A Patong motorcycle taxi driver faces legal action after being caught on video slapping another rider in Soi Saensabai. The incident, which took place yesterday, November 6, quickly circulated on local social media, igniting discussions on the conduct of motorcycle taxi drivers in the area. Patong Police have identified the driver involved as Patiwat. He was summoned to the Patong…
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Lopburi man caught in web of young suitor’s deception
An intriguing tale unfolded when a 30 year old man, residing in Lopburi, found himself entangled in a romantic deception orchestrated by a younger suitor. The 22 year old suitor charmed his way into the man’s life with claims of wealth and a flashy new car. Over three months, what began as a promising relationship swiftly unravelled into a tale…
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Immigration raids lead to 300 detained, fines over 250,000 baht
Immigration officers conducted coordinated raids on 30 locations, detaining nearly 300 foreign nationals suspected of various immigration violations. The operations led to fines totalling 250,000 baht, with offenders promptly handed over for legal proceedings. This action took place yesterday, November 6, under the directive of Police General Kittirat Phanpet, who emphasised the urgent need to crack down on illegal activities…
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Drunken man attacks friend’s dead body in Chanthaburi province
A heated altercation unfolded yesterday when a middle-aged Thai man, under the influence of alcohol, aggressively slapped a dead friend’s body in the eastern province of Chanthaburi, causing chaos and prompting police intervention. The incident occurred at 1pm, yesterday, November 6, when the police were alerted to a suicide in a local forest. Police Lieutenant Panida Julphak, along with forensic…
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Young father fatally shot at molam event in Ubon Ratchathani
A tragic incident unfolded when a 25 year old father was fatally shot in the head while attempting to break up a fight among teenagers. This heartbreaking event occurred yesterday, November 6, just after the father had returned home to visit his family. The incident took place around 1.20am yesterday, at a molam (traditional Thai folk music) event near a…
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Central Thailand: Pensioner turns himself in after fatal land dispute
A 68 year old Thai pensioner turned himself in to the police after fatally stabbing his neighbour over a long-standing land dispute in Kamphaeng Phet province. The incident occurred outside their homes, and the suspect fled on foot for three days, covering 30 kilometres through forests to reach his daughter’s house before turning himself in. The pensioner, Chamnong’s daughter, Aoy,…
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Chon Buri bone of contention: Mystery skulls spark alarm
Residents of Chon Buri province were alarmed by the discovery of a large number of skulls and bones discarded in their area, raising concerns about the source and legality of the remains. The incident was reported yesterday, November 6, and locals have appealed for police to investigate the matter promptly. The unsettling discovery was made in Moo 3, Ban Suan…
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Housekeeper denies stealing 20 million baht gold in Khon Kaen
A startling case of theft has emerged from a gold shop in the northeastern province of Khon Kaen, where a housekeeper has been accused of stealing gold worth over 20 million baht since 2021. Despite clear CCTV evidence, the accused continues to deny the charges in court. Footage from a CCTV camera in the gold shop located in Ban Phai…
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