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Phatthalung: Grandmother missing after saving boy from drowning
A grandmother saved her four year old grandson as he was about to drown in a canal in Phatthalung province but the heroic act tragically cost her own life. This incident occurred when both fell into a canal after inspecting floodwaters near their home. Police in Phatthalung received a report yesterday, November 26 at 5pm about a person missing in…
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Teenager severely injured after awning collapse in Chon Buri
An 18 year old convenience store employee was seriously injured when a house awning fell on him as he rode his motorcycle. The incident occurred yesterday, November 26, on an old city road near the Tong Toei Bridge in Phanat Nikhom, Chon Buri. Rescue volunteers from Sawang Het Baan Tung Hiang Phanat Nikhom were alerted to the accident at 5pm…
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Thai man swindles 1.1 million baht from Chinese man
Police arrested a 26 year old Thai man for defrauding a Chinese national of 1.1 million baht. He claimed to have close connections with a senior police officer and offered to secure the release of the Chinese national’s friend from detention. The Chinese national filed a complaint against the 26 year old Thai man named Thanajit in March last year over…
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Thai national caught smuggling Chinese nationals across border
Royal Thai Police (RTP) foiled a brazen attempt to smuggle a group of Chinese nationals across the Thai-Myanmar border, using hidden natural routes to dodge detection. The incident unfolded last night, November 26, when sharp-eyed patrol units from the Rachamanu Special Task Force and the Naresuan Force spotted a group making their sneaky entry into Thailand by river. Among those…
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Thai transwomen fight over foreign client on Phuket’s Bangla Road
Another physical fight broke out between Thai transwomen on Soi Bangla in Phuket last night, reportedly over a dispute to win the heart, and wallet, of a foreign client. Local news outlet Phuket Times reported on the incident, which occurred on the yesterday, November 26. “Ladyboys! Violent altercation! Bangla Road, Patong. Fighting over a foreign client. Ignoring repeated warnings. Locals…
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Pattaya thief steals gold ring and cash from Swedish man
A late-night walk turned into a costly escapade for a Swedish holidaymaker in Pattaya when a brazen thief made off with valuables worth 42,000 baht. The tourist from Sweden, 65 year old Lars Reikwike, reported the theft to police around 3.30am today, November 27, near Pattaya City 8 School. According to Reikwike, a stranger approached him and managed to swipe…
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Senate chiefs praise Phuket’s visionary anti-corruption strategy
Phuket took centre stage yesterday as the Senate Committee on Independent Organisations visited the island to evaluate its anti-corruption drive and roadmap for sustainable growth. The high-profile meeting yesterday, November 26, at Phuket Provincial Hall, led by Police Major General Chatchawan Saengphet, highlighted the province’s ambitious efforts to clean up its act and secure a greener future. Phuket Vice Governor…
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Thai man urged by police to retrieve lost wallet containing drugs
Bangkok police officers yesterday took to social media to search for a Thai man who accidentally dropped his wallet containing drugs at a shopping mall in the Prawet district. Officers from Prawet Police Station shared a picture of the wallet on their Facebook page yesterday, November 26, accompanied by a caption that read: “Nong Nat… You lost your wallet at…
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Young delivery rider found fatally stabbed in Nonthaburi alley
A tragic stabbing incident occurred in Nonthaburi, where a young delivery rider was found dead in an alley, clutching hair in both hands. The rider’s 19 year old girlfriend mourned over his body at the scene. Officers from Pak Kret Police Station were alerted to the scene shortly after midnight today, November 27, discovering the body of a male, believed…
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10,000 baht digital wallet theft behind fatal shooting in Nong Bua Lamphu
The theft of a 10,000-baht financial handout under the digital wallet scheme is reportedly the motive behind a fatal shooting in the Isaan province of Nong Bua Lamphu today. The Naresuan Rescue Association reported this morning that a mass shooting occurred in the Si Bun Rueang district. Three people lost their lives in the incident, while the gunman, 58 year…
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Fire breaks out at Patong hotel sauna, no injuries reported
A fire erupted in the sauna room of the Patong Yorkshire Hotel & Spa, situated on Soi Taipan in Patong yesterday morning. Quick action by emergency services ensured that the blaze was contained without causing injuries or widespread damage. The Patong Police received notification about the fire at 11.39am yesterday, November 26. Responding promptly, police officers and firefighters from the…
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Truck’s sudden U-turn causes chaos on Thepkrasattri Road, Phuket
A sudden manoeuvre by a six-wheeled truck resulted in a chaotic scene on Thepkrasattri Road in Thalang yesterday morning. The truck’s unexpected U-turn forced a trailer truck driver to swerve sharply, leading the larger vehicle to crash into a roadside business area and damage several parked vehicles. Officers from Thalang Police Station arrived at the accident site near the U-turn…
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Senate to tackle 7.5 billion baht fraud linked to Boon Vanasin
The Royal Thai Police (RTP) is gearing up for a crucial Senate showdown next week to tackle explosive allegations of fraud and money laundering against Boon Vanasin, the elusive founder of Thonburi Healthcare Group, currently believed to be dodging justice in China. This high-stakes scandal has captured widespread attention, with jaw-dropping financial losses in the mix. Senator Premsak Piayura, the…
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Note-worthy theft: Singer hits a sour note as tenant steals treasures
A famous Thai singer is on the hunt for his foreign tenant, who vanished after failing to pay rent for several months. The tenant also absconded with furniture, antiques, and other valuables from the singer’s property in Sing Buri province. The 57 year old Thai man, Suppanat Chatpattarachai, filed a complaint with Mueang Sing Buri Police Station on November 24,…
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BREAKING: 4 killed in Nong Bua Lamphu mass shooting, gunman on the run
Another mass shooting occurred in the Isaan province of Nong Bua Lamphu today, November 27, claiming four lives in the Si Bun Rueang district. The gunman is currently at large, reportedly fleeing the scene on a blue motocross motorcycle. The official Facebook page of the Narresuan Rescue Association reported the shocking incident in the Ban Fai Hin community, located in…
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TikTok exposes delivery rider stealing parcel in Thailand (video)
A TikTok user recently exposed a female delivery rider-turned thief, sparking outrage over her actions. The incident occurred when the rider, after delivering an order, snatched a parcel left on a table before departing. The TikTok user, @maryrita_7, shared the clip with a plea for the return of her item. “Can you return it to me? It wasn’t expensive but…
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Dashcam footage exposes foreign man attack on tuk tuk driver (video)
A Thai woman took to social media to search for a foreign man who attacked a Thai tuk tuk driver during a ride on a road in the Isaan province of Khon Kaen. The woman, who witnessed the physical assault, shared dashcam footage of the incident with a local news Facebook page to draw the attention of the police and…
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Samut Prakan landlord goes on a shooting spree, killing 4
A horrifying scene erupted in Samut Prakan last night, leaving a quiet neighbourhood shell-shocked after a landlord went on the rampage shooting four family members dead and leaving a young girl fighting for her life. Thai police were summoned at 8.30pm, yesterday, November 26, to a single-storey rental home in Bang Pu Municipal Soi, to find four family members dead…
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No dirty money: Thai politician denies links to The iCon scandal
Embattled politician Samart Janechaijittawanich is vehemently denying accusations of money laundering amid allegations that he received millions of baht from The iCon Group, a direct sales company currently under investigation for alleged public fraud. Samart insists the funds were merely “loans and donations” and has vowed to prove his innocence within two weeks. According to Department of Special Investigation (DSI)…
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Beauty and the bust: Cops raid fake Khon Kaen cosmetics factory
In a significant crackdown on illegal cosmetics production, the Consumer Protection Police Division (CCPD) conducted a raid on an underground factory in Khon Kaen, resulting in the seizure of more than 40,000 counterfeit items valued at approximately 2 million baht. Investigators traced the illegal operation to a residence located in the Chum Phae district, where unauthorised cosmetic products were being…
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Two arrested after brandishing shotgun in Patong traffic bust-up
A terrifying road rage incident shook Patong yesterday when two men allegedly brandished a shotgun at a fellow driver after a heated traffic dispute. The shocking confrontation unfolded around 11.50am, yesterday, November 25, on Phra Metta Road, leaving locals and tourists alarmed. The victim, 23 year old Paphangkon Chithong, reported to police that the clash began when he was abruptly…
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Thai patrol rescues 39 foreigners from call centre scam at border
Thirty-nine foreign nationals were rescued by Thai officers during a border patrol operation, claiming to have been victims of a call centre gang. The rescue took place yesterday morning, November 25, at the Thai-Myanmar border in Mae Sot district. Border patrol officers, alongside the Naresuan Task Force, discovered the group near a village while conducting a routine patrol. Among those…
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Pattaya couple left unconscious by ‘space cookies’ at condo
Pattaya’s peaceful night was shattered when an early-morning rescue mission unfolded in a local condo. A frantic mother called the Rescue Centre in the early hours of yesterday, November 25, fearing her daughter had been drugged and was lying unconscious in a condominium on Soi Wat Boon Kanjanaram, South Pattaya. Police and rescue teams rushed to the scene. Upon reaching…
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Pot luck: British dad’s £100k cannabis bust ends in jail sentence
A British dad of three has been sentenced to two years behind bars for an audacious attempt to smuggle nearly £100,000 (4.4 million baht) worth of cannabis from Thailand. The 42 year old British man, gripped by grief and desperation after the death of his girlfriend, confessed he took the illicit gamble in hopes of using the cash to reunite…
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Young man leaps from moving car in Pattaya after hip-hop festival
A night of music and revelry took a shocking turn as a young man reportedly leapt from a moving car in East Pattaya after attending a hip-hop music festival. Pattaya’s rescue services received the emergency call just after 3am yesterday, November 25, responding quickly to Soi Sukhumvit Pattaya 87, where the dramatic incident unfolded. Rescuers arrived to find a white…
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Thai girl escapes Rayong house fire by jumping off roof (video)
A devastating house fire in Rayong left a family in distress after a 13 year old girl, attempting to do her homework by candlelight, narrowly escaped by jumping from the roof. The incident unfolded yesterday evening, November 25, prompting urgent firefighting efforts. Police in Rayong responded to a report of a house fire near Wat Lum Mahachai Chumphon in Tha…
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Thai man sorry for brutal assault of Bangkok taxi driver (video)
A Thai man yesterday turned himself in at a police station after brutally assaulting a 70 year old taxi driver following an accident on Borommaratchachonnani Road in Bangkok on November 19. The old driver, who has no family members, remains in hospital since the incident. A viral video shared on a Facebook news page showed the motorcycle rider, later identified…
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Illegal bitcoin mining busted in Ayutthaya with free electricity use
A bitcoin mining operation illegally using free electricity worth 200,000 baht per month was recently raided in Ayutthaya. Thirty-one mining machines were discovered in a rented commercial building, leading to legal actions against the perpetrators. Police and Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) officials executed a search warrant at a commercial building along the Asian Highway in Ayutthaya after detecting unusual electricity…
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Shocking tragedy: Farmer electrocuted by water pump in Sisaket
A tragic incident unfolded when a farmer was electrocuted while attempting to use a pump to draw water into his fields. The mishap occurred near a pond in the middle of a field in Ban Kho Klang Noi, Village 4, E Lam subdistrict, Uthumphon Phisai district, Sisaket province. Local police received a report of a man fatally electrocuted yesterday, November…
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Schoolgirl, 14, killed in motorcycle and truck collision in Lopburi
A tragic accident involving a schoolgirl on a motorcycle and a six-wheeled truck has left a family devastated. Yesterday, November 25, police received a report of a fatal collision on the Lopburi-Khok Tum Road in Lopburi province, which led to the death of the 14 year old schoolgirl. The incident occurred when the young girl, a third-year secondary school student…
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