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- Pattaya News
Indian man arrested for firing blank gun in Pattaya neighbourhood
Chaos ensued in a residential neighbourhood of Soi Kopai on 4/1 in Pattaya when a 36 year old Indian national fired a blank gun into the sky, causing widespread panic. This incident unfolded late yesterday, November 20, prompting immediate action from local law enforcement. Deputy Chief of the Pattaya City Police Station, R.T.T. Chittisuk Suthinitaswong, received a report at 11.36pm…
- Pattaya News
Shore thing: Thai man decks drunk Indian tourist for sexual assault on wife in Pattaya
A Thai man assaulted a drunk Indian man yesterday, rendering him unconscious after the foreigner allegedly sexually harassed his wife on Pattaya Beach. Rescuers from the Swang Borriboon Dhammastan were called to Pattaya Beach, near Pattaya Soi 13/4, yesterday, October 9, to provide first aid to the injured Indian man, whose name was not disclosed. Upon arrival, the rescue team found…
- Thailand News
Brief encounter: Indian woman strips to prove theft innocence (video)
An Indian woman accused of theft in the Isaan province of Udon Thani removed her underwear in front of police officers to prove her innocence. Officers from Mueang Udon Thani Police Station were called to a motorcycle garage to intervene in a heated argument between a 50 year old Thai man named Thanabordin Jansook and a 23 year old Indian…
- Crime News
Nonthaburi chef warns of scam targeting local businesses
A top duck stew chef in Nonthaburi issued a stern warning after a group of slick-talking Indian nationals allegedly scammed his restaurant—twice! Chef Apidet, the proud owner of the famed Dech Duck Stew, revealed how his bustling eatery on the Nonthaburi bypass road fell victim to the cunning con artists. Armed with 1,000-baht (US$30) notes, the tricksters bought cheap drinks,…
- Crime News
Police raid in Na Jomtien uncovers Indian call scam operation
Police raided a residence in Na Jomtien, Chon Buri, targeting an Indian call scam operation. Acting on a Pattaya court warrant, Chon Buri police investigators, immigration officers, and other relevant officials conducted the raid after receiving reports about Indian nationals engaging in illegal activities. A 20 year old Indian man claimed ownership of the residence, where 23 other Indian men…
- Thailand News
Thai rice prices fall in a grainy twist as Indonesian bids drop
Thai rice prices plunged to their lowest levels in over a year as Indonesian bidders were compelled to lower their high prices in a recent auction. Meanwhile, Indian rice export prices continued their downward trend, reaching an eight-month low. Indian 5% broken parboiled rice was priced at US$534 (around 17,000 baht) per tonne this week, marking the lowest level since…
- Bangkok News
Indian murder suspect arrested in Bangkok’s Phra Nakhon district
An Indian man accused of multiple crimes, including murder and abduction, has been apprehended in Bangkok’s Phra Nakhon district. Immigration officers and other officials arrested 27 year old Parveen Kumar at a restaurant in the Bang Khun Phrom area of Phra Nakhon district yesterday, September 6. Kumar, known by the alias Kala, was wanted in connection with 13 criminal cases…
- Thailand News
Indian man refuses to leave Thai wife despite divorce demand
An Indian man in Samut Prakarn province, near Bangkok, is seeking justice after his Thai wife heartlessly demanded a divorce and expelled him from their home. He acknowledged that he was aware she had deceived him for money but he loved her enough to tolerate it. Chaos erupted at Mueang Samut Prakarn Police Station yesterday, September 3, due to a…
- Thailand News
Illegal workers nabbed at popular Indian restaurant in Pattaya
An Indian restaurant in South Pattaya found itself at the centre of a legal storm after immigration officers discovered the owner was employing foreign workers without valid work permits. The shocking revelation came to light during a surprise inspection led by Police Lieutenant Colonel Weerachai Thinkamut and Pol. Lt. Pramot Fuengfung, which unveiled serious legal violations. During the raid, the…
- Thailand News
Underage Thai girl raped by Indian man and forced to abort baby
An Indian businessman in Chon Buri allegedly raped a 14 year old Thai girl in December of last year and forced her to have an abortion. The teenager’s 34 year old Thai mother decided to take legal action against the Indian businessman, filing a complaint at Nongprue Police Station yesterday, August 27. The incident occurred in December, but the mother…
- Pattaya News
Indian man attacked by fellow countrymen in Pattaya (video)
An Indian man lost consciousness on a footpath along Pattaya Tai Road after being attacked by a gang of fellow countrymen in the early hours of yesterday. A video of the physical assault went viral on Thai social media yesterday, August 22. The footage showed the Indian victim running away from a group of fellow countrymen along Pattaya Tai Road…
- Thailand News
Missing Indian man found dead in abandoned Pathum Thani eatery
Officers from Khlong Luang Police Station are investigating the death of an Indian man who went missing for nearly a week before being found at an abandoned restaurant within an apartment in the central province of Pathum Thani. Suicide is suspected. The family of Jain, a 38 year old Indian man, arrived in Thailand yesterday, August 20, to search for…
- Crime News
Thai woman injured in alleged attack by Indian national in Pattaya
A Thai woman sustained injuries following an alleged attack by an Indian national in Pattaya early yesterday. Pattaya City Police were alerted to the incident at 2.50am on Pattaya Beach Road near Soi 13/1 in Nongprue. Emergency responders, police, and local media rushed to the scene in front of a convenience store. The injured woman, 20 year old Natthawadee Mueanthawong,…
- Thailand News
Indian PM to headline BIMSTECS summit in Thailand
Sources reveal that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be among the key figures at the upcoming Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTECS) summit. The summit, themed Towards Resilient Regions, Prosperous Economies, Healthy People, marks the 5th gathering of this crucial bloc. Leaders from Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, and Sri Lanka have already confirmed their…
- Thailand News
Indian coffee trader busted with 10 anacondas on Bangkok flight
Customs officials intercepted a 56 year old coffee trader from Sakleshpur, India with a suitcase filled with 10 baby yellow anacondas, on a flight from Bangkok to Bengaluru. At Kempegowda International Airport, the trader, arriving on Thai Air Asia Flight No. FD-137, was swiftly apprehended on Saturday night, sparking a high-stakes investigation into the illicit trafficking of exotic reptiles. The…
- Thailand News
Indian national accused of theft in Pattaya
An Indian national found himself in the grip of Pattaya Immigration on Thursday following an accusation of theft from his employer. The theft amounted to 100,000 baht and a tablet. The Indian man confessed that he had exhausted all the stolen funds on self-gratification. The accused Indian national, known by the family name Palliparambil (first name withheld), faced charges from…
- Thailand News
Unidentified tourist found lifeless off Pattaya coast
A male tourist, believed to be of Indian nationality, was discovered lifeless, floating off the coast of Pattaya’s vibrant Walking Street this morning. The grim find unfolded around 10.30am near Soi 14, sparking concern through the area and prompting a rapid response from local authorities. Pattaya police, in collaboration with Tourist Police, immigration officers, and rescue personnel, swiftly arrived at…
- Thailand News
Narendra Modi to inaugurate Ram Temple in Ayodhya amid looming elections
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, a place of birth believed by Hindus to be associated with Lord Rama. The construction of this temple represents a key fulfilment of a promise by Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to the Hindu population, taking place just months before India’s upcoming elections, where Modi aims…
- Thailand News
Chilling CCTV footage reveals suspects buying freezer with dismembered body in Bangkok
CCTV footage revealed a group of Indian suspects casually browsing in a shopping centre, selecting a freezer, before the discovery of a dismembered body. The gruesome find was made yesterday, January 21, in a row building on Soi Sakae Ngam 35/3, Sam Dam Subdistrict, Bang Khun Thian District, Bangkok. The building served as a residence for Burmese labourers waiting for…
- Thailand News
2 Indian men arrested near Bangkok for offering high-interest loans
Immigration Bureau (IB) officers announced a successful operation to arrest two Indian men illegally offering high-interest loans to Thai people in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok. The IB launched the operation to crack down on foreigners running illegal businesses or posing as powerful and influential people in the communities. The operation led officers to a 39 year old Indian man, identified…
- Thailand News
Pattaya’s stinky scandal: Indian restaurant responsible for foul smell
The air near Phra Tamnak Hill in Pattaya recently turned putrid, leaving residents fuming over an unrelenting foul smell since yesterday, January 2. Suspected to emanate from a deluge of waste clogging up the drainage system, fingers are pointing at a nearby unnamed Indian eatery, accused of sidestepping proper waste disposal. Despite two complaints lodged with the Pattaya Municipal Office…
- Thailand News
Indian national arrested in Thai province for illegal high-interest loan operation
As part of a crackdown on illegal loan activities, police authorities from the Debt-related Crime Prevention Centre and the Eighth Provincial Police Region (DCPC & PPR8) apprehended Yadav Durgesh, an Indian national aged 29, for operating an unlicensed money lending business. The arrest took place on December 27 at a rental property in Ban Na San, Surat Thani, where Yadav…
- Thailand News
Nonthaburi police nab Indian man for illegal money lending and visa overstay
Nonthaburi Immigration Police apprehended an Indian man yesterday, accused of illegal money lending and found to have overstayed his visa by more than six years. The 39 year old man was apprehended outside a rented accommodation in Moo 3 village, located in Tambon Bang Rak Noi of Mueang district. The detention was a result of an investigation into foreign nationals…
- Thailand News
Indian tourist influx in Thailand surpasses expectations due to visa exemptions
A significant influx of Indian tourists has been recorded in Thailand, reaching an impressive 1.5 million so far this year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). This figure surpasses the authority’s initial target, thanks to a newly introduced visa exemption scheme for Indian travellers. TAT’s Executive Director of ASEAN, South Asia, and South Pacific Region, Patsee Permvongsenee, disclosed…
- Thailand News
Indian national arrested in Ang Thong over illegal loans in Thai baht
An Indian national has been arrested for operating an illegal daily loan scheme in Ang Thong. The arrest followed complaints by residents to the local Justice Centre about the extortionate interest rates and violent threats from the loan shark. The investigation, conducted today, November 30, found that an Indian man, identified only as Harinda, had loaned amounts ranging from 2,000…
- World News
Miraculous escape as 41 Indian workers defy death in Himalayan tunnel drama (video)
The 41 Indian workers who were trapped under a collapsed tunnel beneath the Himalayas were all rescued after a 17-day ordeal. Trapped since November 12, the Indian workers faced a daunting ordeal when the tunnel, a part of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious Char Dham Highway project, crumbled, burying them under 60 metres of rubble. With their only exit…
- Thailand News
Indian man dies filming snake challenge
A 22 year old Indian man died in a state of intoxication while filming himself playing with a snake. The video, which is four minutes and 38 seconds long, shows 22 year old Rohit Jaiswal impersonating Shiva, the god of destruction, wrapping a snake around the hand and neck of the young Indian man from the state of Uttar Pradesh. The…
- Pattaya News
Indian national loses US$2,200 in Pattaya ride-hailing incident
Pattaya was the scene of an unfortunate event today, at 1am when a 28 year old Indian national and his Thai companions found themselves in a distressing situation. The group utilised a popular ride-hailing application to secure transport from Soi Buakhao to Walking Street in South Pattaya. However, the night took a turn for the worse when he realised he…
- Thailand News
Indian man steals money from Thai vendors near Bangkok
A cunning serial thief stole 950 baht from a Thai vendor in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok. The Indian man in question reportedly stole money from many other shops using the same smoke and mirror trick. The victim, Kanticha, revealed to the media that the incident occurred on July 31 at her noodles shop in the Bang Bua Thong district of…
- World News
Venomous love: Indian woman’s poisonous plot claims boyfriend’s life with cobra twist
An Indian woman allegedly orchestrated the murder of her boyfriend by adding poison to his beer before using a venomous cobra snake to finish him off in northern India. Mahi Arya reportedly yearned for a new life with her new love interest but she needed her boyfriend out of the way. To make this dream come true, the Indian woman…
