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  • Bangkok NewsBusinessman assaults delivery rider at gunpoint in Bangkok

    Businessman assaults delivery rider at gunpoint in Bangkok

    A prominent property businessman has been arrested and charged after allegedly forcing a delivery rider into his home at gunpoint and assaulting him. The rider was subsequently rescued. The suspect, 46 year old Sirianont Srikureja, president and CEO of a real estate firm, is being held at Hua Mak Police Station following his arrest on Wednesday for assaulting 46 year…

  • Crime NewsPathum Thani youths arrested after gun video surfaces online

    Pathum Thani youths arrested after gun video surfaces online

    Royal Thai Police (RTP) apprehended a group of youths involved in shooting a firearm along a road in Pathum Thani and posting the incident on social media. The suspects confessed to buying the gun through a messaging app. The incident came to light after a video was posted on the Sai Mai Must Survive Facebook page, showing young individuals discharging…

  • Thailand NewsTattoo shop owner arrested for shotgun standoff on Koh Phangan

    Tattoo shop owner arrested for shotgun standoff on Koh Phangan

    A tattoo shop owner turned new year celebrations into a nightmare on Koh Phangan, as shocking footage reveals him brandishing a shotgun and terrorising tourists in the early hours of New Year’s Day. The perpetrator, 49 year old Denchai from Phatthalung province, was caught on security cameras at 2.56am yesterday, January 1, outside a massage shop in Krung Thai Soi,…

  • Phuket NewsTwo arrested after brandishing shotgun in Patong traffic bust-up

    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…

  • Crime NewsGun attack at Phatthalung furniture store leaves youths terrified

    Gun attack at Phatthalung furniture store leaves youths terrified

    An alarming incident unfolded at a furniture store in Phatthalung, where eight youths were left terrified following an attack by an assailant wielding two guns. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of today, November 20, left bullet casings scattered and glass shattered. Police were alerted to the incident when vehicles were heard circling the area just after 3.30am.…

  • Thailand NewsIntoxicated Thai man arrested for false report of monk firing gun

    Intoxicated Thai man arrested for false report of monk firing gun

    A man under the influence of alcohol fabricated a story accusing a monk of firing a gun into the sky, leading to the man’s arrest at Mo Chit Bus Terminal in Bangkok. He was found with an air gun and later confessed to making a false report after consuming alcohol. Police, led by Phuwadol Ounpho, the commander of Bang Sue…

  • Bangkok NewsThai man arrested in Bangkok for firing gun while on meth

    Thai man arrested in Bangkok for firing gun while on meth

    Police officers stormed a residence to arrest a drug-addled man who had been firing a gun from his apartment. The incident occurred in the Pom Prap Sattru Phai district of Bangkok, following a tip-off from a concerned citizen. The man in question, 33 year old Sombat from Chumphon, was apprehended on charges of possessing an unlicenced firearm, discharging a firearm…

  • Pattaya NewsThai woman arrested on Pattaya Walking Street with loaded gun

    Thai woman arrested on Pattaya Walking Street with loaded gun

    A Thai woman was apprehended on Pattaya Walking Street for carrying a loaded firearm, claiming it was intended for self-defence against harassment. Pattaya police received a report early yesterday, October 11, at 5.06am regarding a woman with a firearm in the bustling area of South Pattaya. Upon arrival, officers discovered 39 year old Isaree who was visibly intoxicated. A thorough…

  • Phuket NewsElderly Swiss man busted with gun at Phuket Airport

    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…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok police catch man with handmade gun at bus terminal

    Bangkok police catch man with handmade gun at bus terminal

    Police swiftly apprehended a young man carrying a handmade gun and .38 calibre bullets at a Bangkok bus terminal. The suspect, who admitted purchasing the weapon from a friend, was immediately taken into custody. At around 4pm yesterday, September 25, Phuwadol Unphon, the Superintendent of Bang Sue Police Station, along with Deputy Superintendent Woraphat Sukthai and Inspector Wuttidet Phokha, led…

  • Thailand NewsYoung man robbed at gunpoint near Chatuchak Park MRT station

    Young man robbed at gunpoint near Chatuchak Park MRT station

    A young man from Chiang Mai was robbed at gunpoint near the Mo Chit BTS station near Chatuchak Market after arriving at the Mo Chit bus terminal. Officers from Prachachuen Police Station are actively pursuing the suspect involved in this brazen robbery that occurred around 6.23am yesterday, September 23. Police Colonel Sanya Ubonviratana, the chief of Prachachuen Police Station, directed…

  • Thailand NewsTeenager brandishes gun on Chon Buri beach, tourists flee in panic

    Teenager brandishes gun on Chon Buri beach, tourists flee in panic

    Panic erupted on Krathing Lai Beach in Chon Buri as a teenager brandished a gun and threatened a crowd after seeing his ex-girlfriend with a new partner. Tourists, both Thai and foreign, fled in panic, seeking safety. Police Captain Suchart Dusadee of Bang Lamung Police Station received reports yesterday at 9.16pm of a young man threatening people with a firearm…

  • Thailand NewsWoman robbed of newly purchased 548,000 baht Toyota Fortuner

    Woman robbed of newly purchased 548,000 baht Toyota Fortuner

    A bold heist occurred yesterday as a woman was robbed at gunpoint for her newly purchased Toyota Fortuner, moments after she transferred 548,000 baht for the vehicle. The victim, 41 year old Cass recounted the ordeal to an investigating officer, explaining that she and an acquaintance, 25 year old Bow, were introduced to a woman known as Jae Aeh, who…

  • Phuket NewsGun-brandishing pickup driver threatens couple during road rage

    Gun-brandishing pickup driver threatens couple during road rage

    A road rage incident saw a white pickup driver allegedly brandishing a gun and threatening a truck driver and his wife in Phuket yesterday. Wichit Police are currently searching for the suspect involved in this alarming incident. According to Kwannapa Patjirang, she and her husband were travelling northbound on Chao Fa West Road when they noticed a white Toyota Revo…

  • Thailand NewsTeen’s airsoft gun rampage sparks chaos at Songkran in Pattaya

    Teen’s airsoft gun rampage sparks chaos at Songkran in Pattaya

    Chaos erupted during the Songkran festivities as a teenager brandishing airsoft guns incited fear and panic in Soi 7, Central Pattaya, sending shockwaves through the crowd of over a thousand tourists on April 15. Pattaya police swiftly apprehended the 17 year old juvenile responsible for the terrorizing act, taking him to the police station for questioning. Police Lieutenant Colonel Thananon…

  • Crime NewsChon Buri locals detain armed man during Songkran celebration

    Chon Buri locals detain armed man during Songkran celebration

    Residents in a Chon Buri community acted swiftly to detain a heavily intoxicated man who, after becoming agitated during a Songkran celebration, returned home to fetch a gun and threaten his companions. The incident, which took place yesterday at around 5.30pm, saw local law enforcement led by Police Colonel Navin Sinthurat, the superintendent of Bang Lamung Police Station, along with…

  • Thailand NewsTragic end for fruit vendor in Chon Buri under hallucination

    Tragic end for fruit vendor in Chon Buri under hallucination

    A 31 year old fruit vendor tragically ended his life in a rented room in Nong Kham, Chon Buri province. The incident took place on December 24 at 5pm. The man was reportedly hallucinating, firing his gun into the air and questioning neighbours about the presence of spirits, before eventually turning the gun on himself. The local police, led by…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok collector’s home raided: 35 firearms seized

    Bangkok collector’s home raided: 35 firearms seized

    A significant collection of firearms was discovered in the residence of a local Bangkok collector. The police seized over 35 guns and a large number of bullets. Despite the discovery, the homeowner, a fan of Japanese collectables and firearms, had no intention to sell or misuse the weapons. Today (December 25) Deputy Chief of Police, Naris Prathanaporn, along with Phawat…

  • Thailand NewsGun stash found in YouTuber’s house

    Gun stash found in YouTuber’s house

    A YouTuber‘s home was raided by Thai police and a total of 87 guns were discovered. Trinsak Wachirasrisirikul, the face behind the YouTube channel Tacticool BoB, found himself in hot waters when a Police Cyber Taskforce, in collaboration with local officers, uncovered a staggering cache of weapons during a house search in Mueang district. The raid, orchestrated to fortify public…

  • Thailand NewsThai PM and Interior Minister slam brakes on gun licences until December 2024

    Thai PM and Interior Minister slam brakes on gun licences until December 2024

    In a bid to quell the rising tide of shooting tragedies, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul have issued a joint directive, temporarily halting the issuance of gun licences until December 19, 2024. The move, effective yesterday, December 20, was officially announced by Traisulee Traisoranakul, deputy government spokesperson, who revealed that the directive had been published in…

  • Thailand NewsThailand’s interior minister halts gun license issuance for a year

    Thailand’s interior minister halts gun license issuance for a year

    A halt on issuing gun licenses for a year has been authorised by Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul as part of an effort to reduce gun violence, announced Traisuree Taisaranakul, secretary to the interior minister. The directive, referred to as Por 12, adheres to the Firearms, Ammunition, Explosive, Fireworks, and Imitation Firearms Act, she added. The instruction is now on its…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok police seek warrants in Siam Paragon shooting case

    Bangkok police seek warrants in Siam Paragon shooting case

    The diligent efforts of the Yannawa Station Police officers are currently focused on compiling substantial evidence to secure arrest warrants for three individuals embroiled in the grave incident which resulted in two deaths and five injuries. These individuals are alleged to have engaged in the illicit sale of a blank gun to a 14 year old boy, a transaction that…

  • Crime NewsMan shoots brother with homemade gun over household dispute, faces murder charge

    Man shoots brother with homemade gun over household dispute, faces murder charge

    A 35 year old man has been taken into custody, accused of fatally shooting his older sibling in a household dispute. He was apprehended for using a homemade Thai gun to shoot his 41 year old brother, resulting in his death in their home in Huay Chiang, Kan Chong, Wat Bot, Phitsanulok province that night. After the incident, he hid the gun…

  • Crime NewsCriminal steals police gun and man’s motorcycle to flee

    Criminal steals police gun and man’s motorcycle to flee

    A criminal in the city centre of Uttaradit, Thailand, sparked a manhunt when he snatched a police officer’s gun and commandeered a local resident’s motorcycle. The incident prompted a swift response from law enforcement, who quickly mobilised forces to apprehend the suspect. The incident took place at the Ban Ko Red Light Intersection in Uttaradit City in the northern province…

  • Thailand NewsLuxury car owner threatens debt collectors with pistol before fleeing

    Luxury car owner threatens debt collectors with pistol before fleeing

    A video went viral yesterday showing a posh sedan owner brandishing a pistol to threaten repossession officials, before speeding off. The video was posted to Twitter by user Red Skull. In it, viewers could see a debt collection agency attempting to seize a luxurious car due after consecutive defaults on instalment payments. The attempt was thwarted when the in-debt owner…

  • World NewsTexas tot triggers turmoil with unloaded handgun in kindergarten

    Texas tot triggers turmoil with unloaded handgun in kindergarten

    A kindergarten in San Antonio, Texas, was thrown into disarray as an unloaded handgun was discovered in the backpack of a three year old pupil. The child’s father, identified later as Pete Robles, was subsequently arrested today, sparking widespread controversy. The alarming incident was reported on Tuesday at the San Antonio Pre-K Center, with no injuries or security risks highlighted.…

  • Thailand NewsThai man’s tragic end at shooting range in Rayong

    Thai man’s tragic end at shooting range in Rayong

    A Thai man took his own life in a shocking scene at a shooting range in Rayong province, Thailand. The suicidal man rented a 9mm gun, immediately aimed the pistol at his head and pulled the trigger after receiving safety instructions from one of the range instructors. He later died in hospital after the event. Police are promptly investigating the…

  • Crime NewsTeen enlists friend for fatal shooting of ex-girlfriend in southern Thailand

    Teen enlists friend for fatal shooting of ex-girlfriend in southern Thailand

    In an unsettling incident, a 16 year old lured his friend into fatally shooting his 17 year old ex-girlfriend, who had moved on several months after their breakup in Phatthalung province, southern Thailand. The police station in Phatthalung received reports from the local hospital about the unfortunate incident last night at 9pm. The victim, Thanapimol Kaewrat, from Cha Uat district…

  • Thailand NewsPolice Division 8 enhances gun training amid growing criminal confrontations

    Police Division 8 enhances gun training amid growing criminal confrontations

    Thailand’s Police Division 8 enforces gun practice training for officers to effectively control situations involving criminals, as confrontations between police and criminals have seen a spike. The goal is to improve officers’ competence in handling weapons and their preparedness to face real-life scenarios. In recent times, conflicts between investigators and criminals have seen a sharp increase, which has caused concern…

  • Crime NewsTwo arrested in Phuket for selling guns online via Facebook

    Two arrested in Phuket for selling guns online via Facebook

    Two men have been arrested by the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) Region 5 branch for allegedly selling firearms online via Facebook from their homes in Kathu, Phuket. The arrests were announced late on Sunday, though the specific dates were not disclosed. In the first raid, at a house in Moo 1, Kathu, officers arrested Kriangkrai, a 31 year old…