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  • Crime NewsFatal shootout in Thailand: Local figures clash in a community dispute

    Fatal shootout in Thailand: Local figures clash in a community dispute

    Two notorious figures in the southern Thailand community clashed in the heart of the community, resulting in a fatal shootout. The incident took place at 10.30am today when the two men, Thew Wang Sai and Thian Kamlon, were unable to settle their differences. Police swiftly apprehended the suspect. The incident occurred on a busy street in the community. The body…

  • Thailand NewsLaotian couple resolves roadside dispute peacefully in Samut Prakan

    Laotian couple resolves roadside dispute peacefully in Samut Prakan

    A roadside dispute between a couple, 26 year old Kim, and 25 year old Magud, both Laotians, was defused by the Samut Prakan Rescue Association today at 1am. The verbal conflict escalated into physical violence, which alarmed the on-duty officers at a nearby petrol station, who quickly intervened and informed the local police. Both individuals seemed intoxicated. Despite suffering minor…

  • Thailand NewsThailand and Cambodia to resume talks over disputed Gulf region

    Thailand and Cambodia to resume talks over disputed Gulf region

    February will see the reignition of talks between Thailand and Cambodia regarding a disputed region in the Gulf of Thailand, spanning 26,000 square kilometres. This area, rich in energy resources, is a matter of contention as both nations lay claim to it. Experts suggest that the discussions should primarily concentrate on the mutual development of energy resources in the Overlapping…

  • Phuket NewsTourists evicted from Phuket resort due to property dispute

    Tourists evicted from Phuket resort due to property dispute

    A sunny vacation turned sour for several tourists who were holidaying at a resort in Kamala, Phuket when they unexpectedly found themselves embroiled in a property dispute that led to them having to seek alternative accommodation. The hotel operator was evicted from the property, leaving approximately 20 rooms of guests stranded and forced to fend for themselves. The eviction process…

  • Thailand NewsLoan dispute escalates into violent altercation in central Thailand

    Loan dispute escalates into violent altercation in central Thailand

    A debtor, who had previously complained to the Crime Suppression Division about being attacked with a knife and having his teeth knocked out, has been informed that his case is not progressing. The police superintendent of Bang Bua Thong Police Station clarified that the incident was not related to illegal lending but was a case of assault stemming from a…

  • Crime NewsThai man brutally murdered over eucalyptus tree dispute

    Thai man brutally murdered over eucalyptus tree dispute

    A 61 year old man met a brutal end as a result of a long-standing dispute over a eucalyptus tree, with a neighbour assaulting him with a hoe, causing fatal skull fractures. The 60 year old assailant surrendered himself to police today. The tragedy unfolded on a public road in the rural village of Kudchum, Yasothon Province. On arrival at…

  • Thailand NewsNeighbourhood dispute turns violent over public land vegetable garden in northern Thailand

    Neighbourhood dispute turns violent over public land vegetable garden in northern Thailand

    A heated neighbourhood dispute erupted over a vegetable garden planted on public land in Chiang Mai. The argument resulted in physical violence, leaving several people injured. Police are now preparing to interrogate all involved today. Panya, a 62 year old resident, has lived in the neighbourhood for quite some time. Prior to the arrival of a disputing family, he had…

  • Phuket NewsTaxi cooperatives dispute: Phuket vice governor urges calm

    Taxi cooperatives dispute: Phuket vice governor urges calm

    Tensions have been simmering amongst taxi cooperatives in Phuket, as a recent meeting saw the island’s vice governor pleading with drivers to keep their emotions in check when dealing with mobile app taxi drivers. Vice Governor Amnuay Pinsuwan’s plea comes in light of a series of confrontations and issues that have been escalating on the island’s roads. The gathering took…

  • Crime NewsFamily feud: Dirty plates row boils over into violent clash in central Thailand

    Family feud: Dirty plates row boils over into violent clash in central Thailand

    A heated dispute over unwashed dishes escalated into a violent encounter in a residence in Bang Pakong, Chachoengsao, on the night of yesterday. The family feud resulted in severe injuries and a police investigation, as revealed by Deputy Inspector Pataweekarn Prakobkaew. A 37 year old man, Montri, sought help from neighbours, bloodied and beaten, claiming he was attacked by his…

  • Crime NewsBrutal assault ends in tragic death near Bangkok

    Brutal assault ends in tragic death near Bangkok

    In a brutal act of jealousy, a husband and wife’s heated argument in a rented room ended in a brutal assault. The husband attacked his wife with scissors before fleeing the scene. When discovered later, he was found lifeless on a stairwell. The couple’s relatives revealed the cause and recounted the moments when they tried to intervene. Police Lieutenant Colonel…

  • Thailand NewsDrunk driving monk: Altercation causes 8,000 baht damage to Thai teacher’s car

    Drunk driving monk: Altercation causes 8,000 baht damage to Thai teacher’s car

    A video of a drunk-driving Buddhist monk in an inebriated state, engaging in a traffic altercation, has gone viral online. The monk, driving a sedan, collided with another vehicle after crossing into the wrong lane. The incident escalated into a verbal dispute with the other party involved. The police were called, and an alcohol test revealed that the monk’s alcohol level…

  • Politics NewsInternal feud rocks Pheu Thai Party: Chalerm Ubumrung severs ties with Thaksin Shinawatra

    Internal feud rocks Pheu Thai Party: Chalerm Ubumrung severs ties with Thaksin Shinawatra

    An internal feud within the ruling Pheu Thai Party is causing ripples in Thailand’s political circles, with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin calling for dialogue to resolve the conflict. The dispute involves long-standing party member Chalerm Ubumrung and the party’s executives, including the influential Thaksin Shinawatra, a respected figure within the party and the former prime minister, currently residing in the…

  • Crime NewsCarport construction dispute leads to deadly shooting in Samut Prakan

    Carport construction dispute leads to deadly shooting in Samut Prakan

    A long-standing dispute over a carport construction project led to a fatal shooting in Samut Prakan Province. The incident occurred at 10.30am today. One man was killed and another injured in a snooker hall on Thepharak Road, Bang Sao Thong District, Samut Prakan Province. The deceased was identified as 54 year old Sompron, a construction worker, who was found with…

  • Thailand NewsBride-to-be’s dowry dispute fuels social media advice forum

    Bride-to-be’s dowry dispute fuels social media advice forum

    A hot topic doing the rounds on social media recently highlighted the dilemma of a young woman seeking advice regarding her upcoming marriage due to a dispute concerning the dowry. The woman, who initiated the discussion, explained that a recent meeting between her and her partner’s families to discuss the marriage and dowry did not go as expected. Previously, both…

  • Crime NewsDurian dispute turns fatal: Man confesses to brutal murder of elderly buyer in southern Thailand

    Durian dispute turns fatal: Man confesses to brutal murder of elderly buyer in southern Thailand

    A brutal murder took a shocking turn yesterday when the perpetrator confessed to the police. The alleged murderer, 24 year old Muhammad Rusli turned himself in, admitting to killing 71 year old durian buyer named Jaelong Baluebae. Rusli revealed that he had buried the elderly man near a canal in the Taya village, Narathiwat province, southern Thailand, after a heated…

  • Crime NewsDomestic dispute turns deadly: Mother’s morning ends in tragedy in southern Thailand

    Domestic dispute turns deadly: Mother’s morning ends in tragedy in southern Thailand

    A violent domestic dispute led to the tragic death of a 34 year old mother of two at her home in Phatthalung, Thailand. The domestic violence incident occurred this morning after the woman, Jenjira (surname withheld), had taken her two daughters to school. Her 37 year old husband, Piyawut allegedly confessed to the brutal murder. Piyawut turned himself in to…

  • Thailand NewsShoreline showdown: Pattaya beach brawl leaves teens injured, one ‘leg’-ally shot

    Shoreline showdown: Pattaya beach brawl leaves teens injured, one ‘leg’-ally shot

    A beachside brawl in Pattaya on Saturday night left multiple teenagers injured, one of whom was shot in the leg. The incident, which unnerved tourists, involved two rival groups. The authorities have since been pursuing both parties involved. Today, A 19 year old boy Thitipong, also known as Mag Baanchang, turned himself into Pattaya City Police Station. He brought with…

  • Crime NewsTemperatures soar: Heated argument between air-con techs turns into stabbing frenzy over alleged flirting

    Temperatures soar: Heated argument between air-con techs turns into stabbing frenzy over alleged flirting

    Despite being air conditioning technicians, two men were unable to cool down when a heated dispute over a woman escalated into a violent confrontation that ended in a stabbing. In Chon Buri, the two techs turned on each other when one accused the other of flirting with his wife. Somjai, a 28 year old technician stabbed his 30 year old…

  • Crime NewsFamily dispute sparks deadly manhunt in Chachoengsao over dog conflict

    Family dispute sparks deadly manhunt in Chachoengsao over dog conflict

    In an escalating family dispute, a man stormed into his relatives’ residence shooting dead one and injuring another yesterday, before fleeing the scene. Police have since launched an investigation to find the suspect, who had left with his partner and child. In the quiet suburbs of Chachoengsao, a family dispute yesterday took a tragic turn when 43 year old Kamol…

  • World NewsFinancial dispute: Online gaming leads to tragic real-life confrontation in South Korea

    Financial dispute: Online gaming leads to tragic real-life confrontation in South Korea

    In South Korea, a chilling online feud case unfolded where authorities discovered a deceased man and another critically wounded inside a vehicle parked on a busy highway near the city of Azu South Jeolla province. The seemingly gruesome situation, according to the ongoing investigation, is believed to have stemmed from a deadly game designed to resolve a persisting financial dispute. Authorities…

  • Phuket NewsPatong motorbike taxi dispute goes viral, ends in peaceful resolution (video)

    Patong motorbike taxi dispute goes viral, ends in peaceful resolution (video)

    An altercation between a local motorbike taxi rider and an unidentified foreign tourist unfolded in Patong, Thailand. The disagreement, which stemmed from a fare dispute, gained social media attention yesterday after a video of the heated encounter started to circulate widely. Patong Police yesterday revealed details of the incident which had been shared on a Facebook page at 4.44pm. A…

  • Crime NewsCannabis dispute turns fatal in Udon Thani as man kills companion with hoe

    Cannabis dispute turns fatal in Udon Thani as man kills companion with hoe

    A fight over cannabis led to a tragic outcome in Udon Thani province when a 45 year old man struck his 58 year old companion with a hoe, resulting in the latter’s death. The incident occurred early morning in a bamboo shack, on state railway property, situated close to the Nong Khon Kwang Municipality‘s fence. At the crime scene, police…

  • Crime NewsFamily dispute turns fatal, three killed in Khon Kaen dinner altercation

    Family dispute turns fatal, three killed in Khon Kaen dinner altercation

    In a tragic turn of events, three people lost their lives in a violent incident in the Nong Song Hong district of Khon Kaen province. The unfortunate event last night unfolded when a family dispute over dinner escalated into deadly violence, taking the lives of a woman, her daughter, and their son-in-law. The family dispute culminated in a reported shooting…

  • Business NewsStark faces 23 billion baht arbitration dispute with German firms Leoni AG

    Stark faces 23 billion baht arbitration dispute with German firms Leoni AG

    Stark Corporation, a SET-listed company, is facing an arbitration dispute with German firms Leoni AG and Leoni Bordnetz-Systeme GmbH. The German firms are claiming 608 million euros (23 billion baht) from Stark, alleging a breach of their sales and purchase agreement, Bangkok Post reported. According to a filing to the Stock Exchange of Thailand yesterday, the case refers to Stark’s exercise of…

  • Thailand NewsLatest update on ITV status and legal disputes in Thailand

    Latest update on ITV status and legal disputes in Thailand

    According to the latest updates on the status of the troubled television station ITV, the company ceased operating in March 2007. However, they have maintained their status as a legal entity to continue their legal battle against the Prime Minister’s Office. This information comes from a post on the Facebook page of Anupong Chaiyariti, the deputy director of the Thai…