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  • Thailand NewsBuddhist nun’s husband murders her lover at house in Trang

    Buddhist nun’s husband murders her lover at house in Trang

    A Thai man murdered the lover of his wife, who was a Buddhist nun at a house in the Ratsada district in the southern province of Trang. On June 16, the officers from the Huay Yod Police Station, accompanied by medical professionals and rescuers, rushed to a house located across Baan Hua Rat Temple to investigate the death of a…

  • Crime NewsYoung woman murdered by gambling-addicted ex-boyfriend, father shares harrowing ordeal

    Young woman murdered by gambling-addicted ex-boyfriend, father shares harrowing ordeal

    Another perspective on the tragic murder case of a young woman, 23 years old, shot dead by her enraged ex-boyfriend, has emerged. The victim’s father revealed details of how the family desperately sought help and tried to rescue their daughter before her untimely demise. The attacker, Channarong, 35 years old, is now in police custody. The incident took place in…

  • Crime NewsNeighbour arrested for murder after 3 year old girl found dead in Narathiwat pond

    Neighbour arrested for murder after 3 year old girl found dead in Narathiwat pond

    A village man has been arrested for allegedly abducting, assaulting, and killing a three year old girl in Narathiwat. The case of a missing three year old girl in Narathiwat province tragically turned into a murder investigation when her body was discovered in a pond 500 metres from her home on May 16. The girl had disappeared from her house on…

  • Crime NewsUdon Thani man fatally stabs stepson over missing fighting cocks

    Udon Thani man fatally stabs stepson over missing fighting cocks

    A brutal crime unfolded in Udon Thani, Thailand after a 56 year old man allegedly stabbed his 33 year old stepson to death in a fit of rage over the disappearance of two fighting cocks in their family home. The victim, Nookraisak Saikhao, was found lying lifeless in a pool of blood on his bed by his ex-wife, who immediately…

  • World NewsFamous South Korean streamer found dead in Cambodian pond, Chinese couple arrested

    Famous South Korean streamer found dead in Cambodian pond, Chinese couple arrested

    The body of a famous South Korean DJ, broadcaster, and influencer was found dead in a pond in Cambodia. Police arrested a Chinese couple who allegedly confessed to killing the well-known female broadcaster, BJ Ahyeong, in the nation’s capital Phnom Phen. The 33 year old mysteriously disappeared from all of her social media platforms in March. Her body was discovered wrapped in a…

  • World NewsLove gone awry: Indian man arrested for grisly ‘cooking’ of girlfriend’s remains

    Love gone awry: Indian man arrested for grisly ‘cooking’ of girlfriend’s remains

    Mumbai Police arrested an Indian man for allegedly murdering his girlfriend, dismembering her body, and boiling the pieces in a pressure cooker. The arrest of 56 year old Manoch Sane followed a neighbour’s complaint of a foul odour emanating from the couple’s Mumbai apartment. Law enforcement searching the residence discovered several cans with human body parts inside, with more in a blender and…

  • Thailand NewsTragic inferno: Man locks daughter-in-law in cottage, sets fire to it, results in her death

    Tragic inferno: Man locks daughter-in-law in cottage, sets fire to it, results in her death

    Police arrested a 60 year old Thai man after he locked his daughter-in-law in a small cottage and set fire to the property, resulting in her death. The murder was motivated by a series of disputes between the alleged alcoholic and the victim. Officers from the Mueng Nakhon Si Thammarat Police Station, who were notified about the murder, rushed to…

  • Thailand NewsTeenager and his father plot murder of another teenager in northern Thailand

    Teenager and his father plot murder of another teenager in northern Thailand

    A teenager and his father conspired to murder a teenage rival on a road in the central province of Uthai Thani, northern Thailand on Wednesday night. The alleged murderers surrendered themselves to the police yesterday. A 16 year old friend of the victim alerted officers at Lan Sak Police Station at 11.50pm on Wednesday, June 7 after his 14 year…

  • Thailand NewsAlcoholic sets fire to his bedridden wife resulting in her death

    Alcoholic sets fire to his bedridden wife resulting in her death

    In a horrifying incident that has left a community in shock, a Thai man set fire to his bedridden wife, resulting in her tragic demise. The disturbing crime unfolded in the Isaan province of Udon Thani. At 8am today, Banyat and Phatcharapha Ritthanusorn were startled by an argument they overheard. Recognizing the seriousness of the situation, they promptly reported it…

  • Thailand NewsFugitive Thai man finally arrested after murdering British man in Pattaya 17 years ago

    Fugitive Thai man finally arrested after murdering British man in Pattaya 17 years ago

    A Thai man on the run for 17 years after murdering a British man in Pattaya was finally arrested after a hospital checkup exposed his identity. Three other suspects involved in the crime were jailed, served their time and subsequently released. The incident occurred in 2006 when 47 year old British tourist Stephen Parkinson encountered four Thai men while riding…

  • Crime NewsElderly woman killed during robbery, daughter with disability witnesses horror

    Elderly woman killed during robbery, daughter with disability witnesses horror

    An elderly woman was murdered during a robbery at her grocery store in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand. The 74 year old victim was strangled by the intruders using her own clothing in front of her 43 year-old disabled daughter. The suspects fled, taking two mobile phones with them. In a shocking incident on June 1, the woman was brutally murdered…

  • Thailand NewsTragic property dispute ends in fatal shooting: Former owner surrenders to police

    Tragic property dispute ends in fatal shooting: Former owner surrenders to police

    The former owner of the repossessed house in Pathum Thani province near Bangkok surrendered to the police last night after he shot and killed its new owner. The new owner bought the property from the bank. The accused murderer alleged that the bank unjustly seized his house and resold it. At 3pm yesterday, the former owner of the house, 65…

  • Thailand NewsTragic murder in Chiang Rai: Man stabs wife 11 times

    Tragic murder in Chiang Rai: Man stabs wife 11 times

    A 61 year old Thai man yesterday brutally murdered his wife by stabbing her 11 times at their home in Chaing Rai province, in the northern part of Thailand. The motive behind this horrific act was the wife’s desire to end their relationship, which enraged the husband. Upon arriving at the scene, officers from Chiang Saen Police Station discovered the…

  • World News4 killed in Japan gun and knife attack, suspect detained

    4 killed in Japan gun and knife attack, suspect detained

    Japanese police have detained a suspect who had been hiding in a building after allegedly killing four people, including two police officers, in a gun and knife attack near the city of Nakano in Nagano region. The man was taken into custody outside the farm property, with a fourth fatality confirmed overnight—an elderly woman who was found injured at the…

  • Crime NewsSuspect reportedly admits he killed Pattaya woman over financial dispute

    Suspect reportedly admits he killed Pattaya woman over financial dispute

    In the latest development on the killing of a Pattaya woman named Rattana Thammarak, the prime suspect has reportedly admitted that he killed Rattana over a financial dispute, according to Pattaya Police. The suspect, 39 year old Watcharaphon Ansongkram, also known as Kik or ‘Kik Kilo 10,’ arrived at Pattaya Police Station yesterday, May 24, at 10am for interrogation on…

  • Thailand NewsDrunk husband arrested for alleged murder of wife in jealousy-fuelled tragedy

    Drunk husband arrested for alleged murder of wife in jealousy-fuelled tragedy

    A drunk husband was arrested by the police for allegedly murdering his wife out of jealousy and financial disputes at a residence in the central province of Ratchaburi yesterday. The incident unfolded when the man, identified as 36 year old Mongkon, confessed to repeatedly slashing his wife with a sickle knife used for coconut harvesting. Officers from Baan Pong Police…

  • Thailand NewsMysterious murder of beautician found dead in Pattaya apartment haunts family

    Mysterious murder of beautician found dead in Pattaya apartment haunts family

    The murder of a 32 year old woman called Ratana in Pattaya has left her family devastated and seeking justice. Ratana’s body was found with multiple stab wounds to her face, neck, behind the ears, and shoulders four to five days after she died in a third-floor apartment in Pattaya, a city in the Chon Buri Province of Thailand. At…

  • Crime NewsFormer bar worker brutally murdered in Pattaya, decomposing body found

    Former bar worker brutally murdered in Pattaya, decomposing body found

    In a shocking case, a young woman who formerly worked in a bar was brutally murdered and left in a rented room in Pattaya for several days before her body was discovered. A cleaner at the apartment building had noticed a strong smell of decay and eventually alerted the police. On Friday evening, police from Pattaya City station investigated the…

  • Thailand NewsThai man kills wife’s relative over family feud, injures niece

    Thai man kills wife’s relative over family feud, injures niece

    A 28 year old Thai man identified as Top turned himself into the authorities after he fatally stabbed a 51 year old relative of his wife, and injured his 18 year old niece in an alleged act of revenge. He claimed to be motivated by the victims’ disrespectful behaviour towards his family and lack of financial assistance. The incident took…

  • Crime NewsExamination indicates that 3 year old Thai murder victim was sexually abused

    Examination indicates that 3 year old Thai murder victim was sexually abused

    A tragic and shocking incident occurred involving the murder of a three year old girl in Thailand’s southern Narathiwat province. The grief-stricken parents suspect foul play and believe someone is responsible for their daughter’s death. The Foundation for Children and Women’s Welfare is assisting the family in their pursuit of justice. Yesterday, Paweena Hongsakul, the president of the Paweena Hongsakul…

  • Crime NewsAuthorities charge 3 suspects in murder of Chinese businessman in South Thailand

    Authorities charge 3 suspects in murder of Chinese businessman in South Thailand

    UPDATE The authorities officially charged three suspects involved in the murder of a Chinese businessman in South Thailand‘s Trang province. Yesterday morning (May 18), over 30 police officers from Mueang Trang Police Station and Trang Provincial Police Station held a reenactment of the incident. More than 20 relatives of the deceased businessman, including his children and wife, attended the reenactment.…

  • Thailand NewsWoman and her motorcycle found badly burned in central Thailand

    Woman and her motorcycle found badly burned in central Thailand

    Locals discovered a woman and her motorcycle badly burned in a rice field in the Sam Chook district of Suphan Buri province in central Thailand. Her husband and relatives believe she was murdered. An officer from Nong Ya Sai Police Station investigated the scene at 10.30am yesterday after receiving notification from locals. The area where the tragic event occurred is a…

  • Crime NewsMayor sentenced to death over land activist’s murder in Thailand

    Mayor sentenced to death over land activist’s murder in Thailand

    The Lower Court sentenced the former Mayor of Wang Wiset district to the death penalty today over the murder of a lawyer and land rights activist in Trang province, southern Thailand, two years ago. The hitman and another man were sentenced to life imprisonment. Today, Trang Provincial Court sentenced 52 year old Charinrat “Chuan” Kruthirat to death after he and…

  • Crime NewsFamily, friends bid farewell to Thai-British teen murdered in Thailand

    Family, friends bid farewell to Thai-British teen murdered in Thailand

    UPDATE 3 Family and friends bid farewell to Thai-British teenager Woramet “Ben” Taota in an emotional funeral ceremony held in Lampang province in northern Thailand yesterday. Ben was murdered by local criminal 44 year old Chaiwat in what police suspect to be a drug deal gone wrong. He was last seen riding away from his house on a motorbike with…

  • Crime NewsBody of missing teen found buried in northern Thailand forest

    Body of missing teen found buried in northern Thailand forest

    UPDATE #2 The body of 16 year old “Ping Pong” was found buried in the forest in Lampang province, northern Thailand, this morning after a week-long search. Ping Pong went missing on Saturday, May 6, after she did not return from a motorbike ride with 17 year old Woramet “Ben” Taota, a dual Thai-British national, whose body was found in the…

  • Crime NewsThai woman found dead in Chiang Mai condo, farang husband missing

    Thai woman found dead in Chiang Mai condo, farang husband missing

    This story has been updated. Police launched a murder investigation after the body of a Thai woman was discovered in a rented room at a famous condo in Chiang Mai province, northern Thailand, this morning. The deceased’s “farang husband,” who also lives in the room, is nowhere to be found. At approximately 10.45am, officers at Mae Ping Police Station were…

  • Thailand NewsTangmo: Court in Thailand sentences 2 defendants over actress’s death

    Tangmo: Court in Thailand sentences 2 defendants over actress’s death

    A local court in Nonthaburi has ruled on the case involving the death of Pattharathida Patcharaweerapong, also known as Tangmo, a 37 year old actress. The investigation found that Thanatphat Lertthawiwit, also known as Por, 33 years old, was guilty and sentenced to five years, eight months in prison, and a fine of 128,000 baht (US$3,784). However, as Thanatphat showed…

  • Crime NewsPhuket court issues arrest warrant for suspect who stabbed grocer to death

    Phuket court issues arrest warrant for suspect who stabbed grocer to death

    The Phuket Provincial Court issued an arrest warrant for a suspect who allegedly stabbed a grocer to death in the main city district on Saturday. The incident is believed to have occurred following a dispute with a former customer. Phuket City Police Captain Wichit Nokkaew said that the Phuket Provincial Court issued an arrest warrant for 34 year old Tarapong…

  • Thailand NewsRoyal Thai Army officer shoots dead junior soldier over alleged theft

    Royal Thai Army officer shoots dead junior soldier over alleged theft

    A senior Royal Thai Army (RTA) officer shot dead a junior officer whom he suspected of stealing belongings from his residence in the central province of Lob Buri. The victim, 69 year old Sub Lieutenant Theerapong Ngernpan, was found dead near his house with gunshot wounds to his neck and left eye. An investigation by officers from the Mueng Lob…

  • Thailand NewsDevastated mother mourns loss of son, fatally stabbed by mentally ill man

    Devastated mother mourns loss of son, fatally stabbed by mentally ill man

    A mentally ill young man with an ankle monitor fatally stabbed a security officer, leaving the officer’s mother devastated. The incident occurred near the Bang Talat Canal in Tha Sai Subdistrict, Mueang District, Nonthaburi Province. The police, accompanied by a forensic doctor and a foundation officer, quickly arrived to investigate. At the crime scene in the Bang Talat community, the…