Khon Kaen
Khon Kaen news, including political updates, economic trends, and public safety developments.
- Crime News
Driver fuels up and bails, gaslighting Bangchak station
A black Mitsubishi sedan was captured on CCTV at a Bangchak petrol station in Mueang Khon Kaen district, Khon Kaen province, refuelling with 1,000 baht of Gasohol 95, before the driver feigned a payment scan and fled without paying. The petrol station is now using social media to seek information about the vehicle. Manothai Thaopia, a 36 year old marketing…
- Road deaths
Jet fuel spill in Khon Kaen prompts emergency response
A collision involving an 18-wheel truck and a truck carrying 48,000 litres of jet fuel occurred in Khon Kaen province. Emergency services yesterday, March 17, worked to transfer the highly flammable fuel, which is three times more volatile than petrol, to prevent any ignition. The incident took place on a bypass road in Khon Kaen’s Mueang district, specifically between Ban…
- Thailand News
School daze: Vaping vendetta forces Thai student relocation
A young Thai student’s schooling has taken a dramatic turn after a series of shocking assaults by a fellow teenager all because of a vaping device. Thirteen-year-old Khon Kaen student Oam has been moved to a boarding school following attacks by 16 year old Lek, sparked by a damaged vaping device. A high-stakes meeting at Watjunprasit School in Ban Phai…
- Thailand News
Brake for impact: Veteran driver crashes into office by accident
A routine task to move a car quickly turned into an accident when a driver accidentally pressed the accelerator, sending the vehicle crashing through an office building. The driver, who has been driving for over 30 years without an accident, was left shaken but unharmed. The incident, captured on CCTV footage, occurred yesterday, March 10, at a commercial building in…
- Thailand News
Caught in the act: Khon Kaen cops bust hotel prostitution racket
Khon Kaen police smashed an alleged prostitution ring operating brazenly in a well-known hotel, in a sensational sting operation. A Khon Kaen police spokesperson called the operation a “masterstroke in undercover policing,” cornering the suspect right in the heart of the city’s hospitality scene. The drama unfolded in the early hours of this morning, February 21, as Khon Kaen’s Provincial…
- Thailand News
Khon Kaen fish dish linked to liver cancer risk
A recent article from the LADbible highlights a grave health concern in Khon Kaen province and the northeastern region of Thailand, where a popular dish can potentially lead to liver cancer if not prepared correctly. The dish, known as koi pla, consists of raw fish mixed with herbs, spices, and lime juice. Unfortunately, the raw fish may harbour parasites that…
- Thailand News
Man arrested for child porn chatroom exploitation in Khon Kaen
A man has been detained for the sexual assault of underage boys and for distributing videos of the incidents in a paid online chat group in Khon Kaen. The man, 31 year old Warit, was apprehended at a residence in Ban Hat district during a raid conducted by the Cyber Crime Investigation Division 3 (CCID3) yesterday, February 12. The operation…
- Bangkok News
AirAsia expands Thai network with new routes from Suvarnabhumi
AirAsia is ramping up its domestic game with the launch of two brand-new routes from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, offering twice-daily flights to Udon Thani and a daily service to Khon Kaen. The budget airline is doubling down on Suvarnabhumi as a major hub, adding to its existing domestic connections, which include six daily flights to Chiang Mai, four to Phuket,…
- Thailand News
Thai barber denies sexual assault allegation after customer shares video
A Thai man accused a barber in the Isaan province of Khon Kaen of sexually assaulting him while receiving a haircut, but the barber denied the accusation, claiming he merely flirted with the customer. The victim shared his story in a local Facebook group in Khon Kaen, warning others to avoid the barber‘s services. He posted part of a video…
- Thailand News
Khon Kaen: 4 year old girl has close brush with child abductor
A warning has emerged in Khon Kaen regarding an alleged child abduction gang after a mother recounted an incident involving her four year old daughter nearly being taken by a stranger. Police have confirmed that no missing child cases have been reported. A Facebook user posted about a child abduction gang in action yesterday, January 21, claiming her daughter was…
- Thailand News
Khon Kaen couple arrested for 1 million baht amulet theft
Police in Khon Kaen arrested a 45 year old man and his 48 year old wife on charges of theft and possession of stolen property. The couple is accused of stealing valuable amulets from a residence, which the woman had nabbed while working as a housekeeper. The stolen items, including several amulets such as the Phra Phuttha Chinnaraj Indochina and…
- Thailand News
Prehistoric skeletons found near Khon Kaen dinosaur museum
While preparing land for cultivation, villagers discovered prehistoric human skeletons estimated to be 1,500 to 2,500 years old, suggesting an ancient settlement location. The Fine Arts Department is examining the remains, found opposite Phu Wiang Dinosaur Museum in the Wiang Kao district of Khon Kaen province. Thipawan Wong-assapai, a skilled archaeologist from the Fine Arts Office 8 in Khon Kaen,…
- Thailand News
Electric car smashes into sugarcane truck in Khon Kaen
A serious accident unfolded in Khon Kaen province yesterday evening, December 27 involving an electric car rear-ending an 18-wheel sugarcane truck, resulting in severe injuries for the driver. Emergency services swiftly intervened to extricate the trapped individual and rushed him to hospital. Emergency responders from the Sawang Khon Kaen Samakkhi Foundation in Khon Kaen were alerted to the incident at…
- Road deaths
Bangkok to Loei bus crash in Chum Phae leaves one dead
A Bangkok to Loei bus tragically veered off the road in Chum Phae, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries. Rescue teams promptly responded to the scene to offer assistance and transport the injured to hospital facilities. The accident occurred at 6.50am today, December 27, when the bus lost control near the Don Lan Forest Park junction on Maliwan Road…
- Thailand News
Peeping Tom: Khon Kaen woman filmed in restaurant restroom
A woman in Khon Kaen recently reported an unsettling incident at a local restaurant where she was secretly filmed while using the restroom. Despite the offender’s confession, the evidence was deleted, leaving local police unable to take legal action. The incident occurred in the early hours of yesterday, December 23, prompting the victim to post a warning on social media…
- Thailand News
PAO chairman gunman found in Khon Kaen
The gunman who shot the chairman of the Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) in Pho Sawan district, Nakhon Phanom Province was tracked down to Khon Kaen. The victim, PAO Council Chairman 56 year old Winai Maneerat was critically injured and is currently in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Nakhon Phanom Hospital. The shooting occurred in front of his residence at…
- Thailand News
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…
- Thailand News
Monk defrocked after drug raid at Khon Kaen monastic site
Police swooped on a monastic site in Chum Phae district, Khon Kaen province, following complaints from villagers about non-monastic activities. One monk was found with a positive drug test and was immediately defrocked. The incident took place yesterday, November 23, when Aoychai Khamboonruang, the district chief of Chum Phae, along with Rakchat Rueangcharoen, the superintendent of Chum Phae Police Station,…
- Thailand News
Housekeeper denies stealing 20 million baht gold in Khon Kaen
A startling case of theft has emerged from a gold shop in the northeastern province of Khon Kaen, where a housekeeper has been accused of stealing gold worth over 20 million baht since 2021. Despite clear CCTV evidence, the accused continues to deny the charges in court. Footage from a CCTV camera in the gold shop located in Ban Phai…
- Thailand News
Khon Kaen’s stunning boat festival draws crowds to Phong River
Khon Kaen province hosted a grand boat-floating festival on the Phong River, attracting a large number of local and international tourists. Sila Municipality Mayor Pairat Thaveewan aims to elevate this event to an annual provincial celebration, showcasing beautifully crafted boats by local artisans. The event started at 8.30pm yesterday, October 17, at Wat Tha Rat, Ban Dong Phong, Sila subdistrict,…
- Thailand News
Khon Kaen resident loses 16,800 baht to phone scam
A resident of Khon Kaen lost 10,000 baht from her government assistance money to a phone scam, which also took an additional 6,800 baht from her health volunteer allowance. Visarut Pupeng, an advisor to the Deputy Minister of Education, assisted Buathong, a 63 year old resident of Chum Phae district, Khon Kaen province, in filing a police report with Police…
- Thailand News
Two suspects arrested for motorcycle thefts in Khon Kaen
Two individuals suspected of motorcycle theft have been apprehended in separate investigations in Khon Kaen, police announced yesterday, September 30. Victims reported their bikes had been left parked without the handlebars locked, simplifying the thefts. Security camera footage revealed a man dressed as a delivery driver frequenting areas where the motorcycles disappeared. The suspect, identified as 40 year old Anusit…
- Thailand News
Khon Kaen man spends over 10 hours at buffet restaurant
A man from Khon Kaen has broken his eating record three times by dining at a buffet restaurant for over 10 hours, thanks to the restaurant’s unlimited time promotion. He even managed this feat without having slept. Social media in Khon Kaen buzzed with images from the Oshinei Khon Kaen Facebook page at 6pm yesterday, September 25. The post showed…
- Thailand News
Elderly man found sleeping in sack on pavement in Khon Kaen (video)
A recent TikTok video revealed the heart-wrenching scene of an elderly man sleeping in a sack on the pavement, enduring cold and mosquito bites. The video, posted by @hengpusit, captures the plight of the vagrant in Ban Phai, Khon Kaen. The video, shared yesterday, September 24, by TikTok user @hengpusit, shows an elderly man shivering in a sack on the…
- Thailand News
Mentally ill man murders relative in Khon Kaen village
A young man suffering from mental illness attacked and killed a relative, who also had a mental illness. His mother discovered the body, slumped face down on the floor, covered in wounds and blood. Police in Chum Phae, Khon Kaen, were alerted to a murder in Ban Mai Na Kham village. Officers, including Deputy Inspector Phumin Iam-ong and Police Colonel…
- Thailand News
Bus-tling arrival: Baby born on board Khon Kaen-Phuket route
A woman travelling from Khon Kaen to Phuket on a bus unexpectedly gave birth while on board, assisted by a nurse who happened to be a fellow passenger. This marks her fourth child, and she was unaware of her pregnancy. The incident occurred today, September 9 at 8am, when Wiroj Srisang, Mayor of Simamokhon subdistrict, Klangdong, Pak Chong district, Nakhon…
- Thailand News
Hair-raising: Snip sensation wooes all with buxom charm
A barbershop in Khon Kaen has become a community sensation, attracting numerous customers with the allure of its sexy buxom barber. The shop, known as Haircut Big Breasts, has garnered a loyal following thanks to the skills and charm of Ratana Vichasri. Located in Moo 16, Ban Kut Kuang, Pracha Uthit Soi, Mueang Kao subdistrict, Mueang district, in Khon Kaen…
- Thailand News
Car swerves, causes fatal crash in Khon Kaen
A car swerved in front of a pickup truck yesterday at 9.56pm, causing it to lose control and flip onto its side before being hit by another vehicle, resulting in one death and two injuries. CCTV footage from Sanan Lab Kom restaurant, located by Mittraphap Road, captured the moment when a pickup truck traveling towards Bangkok was cut off by a…
- Thailand News
Thai man turns himself in after woman found dead in Khon Kaen
A man connected to the last moments of a woman found dead by a pond has come forward to the police, shedding light on the incident. The 51 year old woman, referred to as Somchok, was discovered dead near a pond in Khuean Ubolratana, Ubolratana, Khon Kaen. Medical professionals attributed her death to pre-existing health conditions. The last person reportedly…
- Thailand News
Police pursue suspect after man murdered near Khon Kaen temple
Police are actively pursuing the suspect who brutally murdered a man on a road near a temple in Khon Kaen province. The victim’s brother revealed that the deceased had been helping with a funeral in the village and was attacked while on his way to deliver food to an elderly acquaintance. Surachet Matnok, a sub-inspector at Nong Song Hong Police…
