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Thai man’s livestream of police brutality in Bangkok sparks outrage (video)
A Thai man livestreamed claims of police brutality, sparking widespread online criticism. The video shows him being handcuffed and assaulted by officers in Bangkok. The incident has prompted discussions on appropriate police conduct. A video circulated online yesterday, October 8, capturing a man’s heated confrontation with a police officer. In the livestream, the man, who was handcuffed, alleged that he…
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Thai soldier arrested after shooting construction worker at school
A Thai soldier shot a construction worker at a school in the Isaan province of Chaiyaphum, after a long-standing feud with his colleagues. Fortunately, no teachers and students were armed by the random shooting. Teachers and students ran for safety, at the school in the Mueang district of Chaiyaphum province, after hearing gunfire yesterday, October 8, as the 24 year…
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Thief steals 20,000 baht from 100-million-baht temple in Photharam
A thief broke into the 100-million-baht Wat Phra Sri Aray temple and stole over 20,000 baht from the donation box. Police suspect an inside job and are conducting checks on all temple staff and monks. Police received a report about a break-in at the Wat Phra Sri Arn temple, located in Ban Luek, Photharam district. The incident was reported by…
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Motorcyclist critically injured in Pattaya hit-and-run incident
A motorcyclist suffered critical injuries after a hit-and-run incident on Sukhumvit Road in Pattaya on Monday evening. The collision occurred at 9.10pm on October 7 in front of an unidentified department store. The Sawang Boriboon Rescue Centre promptly received the report and coordinated with medical staff from Bang Lamung Hospital. Upon arrival at the scene, the rescue team and reporters…
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Noodle trouble: Celebrity chef’s diamond heist leaves victim in a lather
A Thai celebrity chef known for her popular noodle shop franchise was arrested yesterday in Bangkok for diamond sale fraud, resulting in 2 million baht in damages to her victim. Police apprehended 54 year old Yuwadee, widely known as Chef Aoi, while she was selling food at a booth in a shopping mall on Srinagarindra Road in the Prawet district.…
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Missing South African teacher found dead in Phnom Penh pool
The search for missing South African teacher Angelique Tong has ended in tragedy after her body was discovered following a swimming pool-related incident. The 26 year old woman, who had been missing in Phnom Penh since September 29, was last seen on a dinner date with a man known only as Jack. Friends launched an urgent appeal after the teacher,…
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Thailand and Laos combat drug smuggling and online scams
Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra engaged in a pivotal meeting with her Lao counterpart to address pressing cross-border issues, including drug smuggling, human trafficking, and the alarming surge in online fraud. During the ASEAN Summit in Vientiane, the Thai premier, accompanied by Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa, Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan, and PM’s secretary-general Prommin Lertsuridej, met with Sonexay Siphandone…
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South African teacher vanishes in Cambodia after dinner date
The search is on for a young South African teacher who vanished without a trace in Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh after a date with a British man known only as Jack. The South African teacher, 26 year old Angelique Tong, was last seen on September 29 after a dinner at Harry’s Bistro, a popular riverside spot in the Cambodian capital.…
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3 Thai men seek justice after assault by bar security guards and DJ
Three Thai men are seeking justice after they were physically assaulted by a group of security guards and a DJ at a bar in the northern province of Kamphaeng Phet on October 1. The video of the chaotic altercation inside the entertainment venue in Kamphaeng Phet was shared by various Thai news agencies. In the footage, the bar’s security guards,…
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Over 28% of Thais hit by fraud as AI scams soar
Thailand is facing a scam epidemic, with more than a quarter of its citizens falling victim to fraudsters in just the past year, a bombshell report has revealed. A staggering 28% of Thais have lost money, according to new data from Whoscall developer Gogolook, in collaboration with the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) and ScamAdviser. The survey of over 9,000 Thais…
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Scooting trouble: Luxembourg man ‘wheeled’ in for illegal Bangkok tour guide gig
Tourist Police officers arrested a man from Luxembourg for illegally working as a tour guide after he was found leading clients around Bangkok on electric scooters. The arrest followed a tip-off from Yongyos Samransook, head of the Inspection and Supervision of Travel Agency and Tour Guide Registration Division under the Department of Tourism. Yongyos reported that the foreign man was unlawfully…
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Fake Line Man caught in gold ‘heist’ situation by sharp-eyed bikers
A man disguised as a Line Man delivery driver attempted to rob a gold shop in Samut Sakhon but was captured by vigilant motorcycle taxi drivers before he could escape. The robbery occurred at the Bangkok Golds shop located in the Lotus Mahachai 2 branch in Maha Chai subdistrict, Mueang Samut Sakhon district, Samut Sakhon province. The suspect, a tall…
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Elderly Swiss man busted with gun at Phuket Airport
An 82 year old Swiss man was arrested at Phuket International Airport after security found a handgun tucked away in his luggage. The Swiss national, Kurt Fritz Loliger, a seemingly unassuming pensioner, was stopped at Gate 81 of the International Passenger Terminal last night, October 7. The drama unfolded around 8.30pm when Ainah Pango, an X-ray image officer, spotted something…
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Thai man receives death threats from cheating, bed-hopping wife
A Thai man pleaded for help after receiving death threats after seeking a divorce from his unfaithful bed-hopping wife, who cheated on him five times to his knowledge. The non-profit organisation Saimai Survive assisted the desperate Thai man, identified only as 45 year old A, and held a press conference today, October 8, for him to share his story with the…
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No more slack: Thailand tightens the noose on illegal workers
The Government of Thailand is tightening the noose on illegal foreign workers in a sweeping crackdown, with over 2,000 arrests in recent weeks. While the bulk of those detained are undocumented migrants from neighbouring Myanmar, the hunt is expanding to include Western foreigners working illegally in jobs reserved for Thai nationals. Somchai Morakotsriwan, Director General of the Department of Employment…
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Thai pervert leaves woman shaken after knicker-sniffing antics
A woman is living in fear after a Thai pervert grabbed her underwear hung outside her rented room in Chon Buri and sniffed it right in front of her on Sunday night. The 25 year old victim filed a complaint with Bang Lamung Police Station yesterday, October 7, and later recounted the shocking experience on Sunday, October 6, to Channel…
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Food fight: Delivery rider and motorcyclist clash in petrol station
A heated altercation occurred between a food delivery rider and a motorcyclist, leading to a physical fight, causing both men to sustain facial injuries. CCTV footage captured the incident at a petrol station on Sri Sothorn New Road in Chachoengsao province yesterday. The altercation began when a delivery rider, riding his motorcycle against traffic, exited the petrol station. At the…
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Teen fatally shot in Pathum Thani after Facebook watch deal
A tragic incident unfolded in Pathum Thani province where a teenager was shot dead after arranging to buy a watch via Facebook. The young man met with the sellers in a secluded alley, only to be ambushed and fatally shot. Police are now in a race to apprehend the culprits. Police Lieutenant Waranchai Sookying of Khlong Luang Police Station received…
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Thai man rapes woman, thinking she’s wealthy
A Thai man attempted to rape a woman in Udon Thani’s Isaan province, allegedly targeting her for money, believing she was wealthy thanks to her foreign husband. The 62 year old mother of the victim took to social media, seeking help from influencer Phanumart “Piak” Jitwasinkul after the 46 year old attacker denied the accusations and evaded arrest. Now, the…
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Rayong councillor arrested for siphoning diesel from fishing boats
Police in Rayong, Thailand, arrested a prominent municipal councillor and his workers for allegedly siphoning diesel fuel from fishing boats at a local port. The councillor denied all charges and requested bail to fight the case. Special operations units in Rayong, in collaboration with local police, took action following complaints about illegal fuel sales to fishing boats. The incident happened…
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Police seize 87 million baht ketamine haul from abandoned truck
Police intercepted a six-wheel truck belonging to a drug trafficking gang, seizing over 291 kilogrammes of ketamine worth 87 million baht (US$2.6 million). The suspects abandoned the vehicle and escaped, prompting a forensic investigation to identify the culprits. Yesterday, October 7, police officers, led by Attapon Itthayophasakul from Huai Yai Police Station, coordinated with Thatchakorn Chaisit from the Chon Buri…
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Former Thai soldier arrested after attacking 4 police with knife
A former Thai soldier suffering from a mental illness went on a rampage, attacking four police officers with a knife outside his home in the central province of Ang Thong yesterday, October 7. Officers from Wiset Chaicharn Police Station were called to subdue the rampaging former Thai soldier, 62 year old Prateep. This man previously served in the army in the central…
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Police seize 1.26 million meth tablets in major drug bust
Police in Nakhon Si Thammarat seized 1.26 million methamphetamine tablets in a major drug bust, revealing shockingly low wholesale prices and promotional offers for bulk purchases. The drugs are believed to be produced in neighbouring countries embroiled in conflict. Yesterday, October 7, at the Provincial Police Region 8 headquarters in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Saranyu Chamnanrach, Deputy Commissioner of Police Region…
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Khon Kaen MP accused of 431 million baht embezzlement
The court of Thailand has postponed the verdict hearing for an MP of Khon Kaen province, who is facing charges of embezzling 431 million baht from the Khon Kaen Teachers’ Savings Cooperative. Ekkarat claims the case has been politically manipulated and made a statement at 2.30pm yesterday, October 7. The Khon Kaen Provincial Court initially scheduled the verdict for Ekkarat…
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High-speed police chase ends with crash and drug arrests
A high-speed chase spanning more than 10 kilometres ended dramatically when police apprehended a couple fleeing in a white Toyota sedan. The pursuit concluded after the vehicle crashed into a fence and wall, leading to the arrest of the driver and passenger and the discovery of drugs. At approximately 8.30pm yesterday, October 7, Police Lieutenant Prajak Chumyen and his team…
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Thief steals motorcycle from hotel in Chachoengsao, still at large
A brazen theft occurred at the Rajapruek 24 Hotel in Chachoengsao province when a thief stole a motorcycle and evaded capture by misleading the hotel caretaker. The incident, caught on CCTV, highlights a well-coordinated plan executed in the early hours of yesterday, October 7. CCTV footage from the Rajapruek 24 Hotel on Suwinthawong Road in Chachoengsao captured the event around…
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Dig up the dirt: Bangkok bones baffle as police probe plot twist
The police are investigating unidentified human skeletons found on an abandoned plot of land in Bangkok. Locals reported no suspicious activity. Officers from Lat Phrao Police Station, along with rescuers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation, examined the skeletons yesterday, October 7, on the overgrown plot located in Soi Lat Phrao 101, intersection 42, in the Bangkapi district of Bangkok. Some locals…
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Tuk tuk parking in Patong’s red and white zones sparks outrage (video)
A viral video showing tuk tuks parked along the red and white kerbside in Patong, Phuket sparked outrage on social media. The clip, shared on the โหดจัง-จังหวัดภูเก็ต Facebook page, questions whether tuk tuks are permitted to park in these restricted areas, leading to a flurry of comments from netizens. The footage, lasting one minute and one second, was posted with…
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Kitrat Phanphet named Thailand’s new national police chief
Deputy National Police Chief Kitrat Phanphet has been appointed Thailand’s 15th national police chief following a unanimous vote by the Police Commission, chaired by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Kitrat secured eight votes in his favour, emerging as the top candidate among three contenders. He is set to serve until his retirement at the age of 60 in 2026. The other…
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500 victims accuse social media influencer of 85 million baht gold scam
Over 500 victims filed a complaint against a social media influencer for operating a gold scam that caused losses exceeding 85 million baht. Representatives of the victims, yesterday, October 7, visited the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau in Pak Kret district, Nonthaburi province, near Bangkok, to seek justice after social media influencer Promtada “Mae Bainard” Nakcharoen, the company director of Tada Gold store,…
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