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Snake handler rescues Satun family from giant king cobras
A renowned snake handler was called to assist a rubber plantation family in Satun province after discovering a pair of giant king cobras had made a nest and laid 29 eggs near their plantation. The presence of these snakes had halted rubber tapping activities for the family residing in Ban Phang Palm 7, Palm Pattana subdistrict, Manang district, since March.…
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Fire torches bikes, damages Burger King sign in Phuket
Early morning flames turned a quiet Phuket street into a fiery scene as a suspected electrical fault sent two motorbikes up in smoke and scorched the sign of a popular Burger King branch. A dramatic blaze believed to have started from a short circuit on a power pole erupted outside the Burger King on Kata Road in Karon at around…
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Motorcycle taxi driver dies in Pathum Thani collision
A motorcycle taxi driver tragically died after being thrown 50 metres when losing control and colliding with a 57 year old pedestrian, who was severely injured. The accident occurred at 9.30pm yesterday, April 9, near the U-turn under the Kaew Bridge, Phahonyothin 121, in Pathum Thani province. Police Lieutenant Phairat Wannee from Pratunam Chulalongkorn Police Station received the report of…
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Thailand ramps up Songkran travel safety efforts
As millions prepare to hit the road for Songkran, the Thai government is pulling out all the stops to stop the carnage, launching a national safety centre, mobilising volunteers and rolling out checkpoints across the country. Thailand has officially launched a national road safety centre to monitor and manage traffic accidents from April 11 to 18, overlapping the Songkran holiday.…
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Thailand tops global cheating chart with 51% infidelity rate
Thailand has been named the most adulterous country on the planet, according to a recent report by the financial news platform Insider Monkey. The eyebrow-raising title places Thailand at the top of the global infidelity rankings, with a jaw-dropping cheating rate of 51%. The figures are linked to the longstanding cultural phenomenon of Mia Noi — meaning “little wife” — where men…
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Thai transwoman dies mysteriously after being found coma in truck
A Thai transwoman in the central province of Saraburi died mysteriously after being found coma in the cabin of a 10-wheel truck. Her family suspects the truck driver may have been involved in her death. The transwoman, identified only as A, was rushed to hospital on March 27 and passed away at 12.45am on March 30. She was discovered in…
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Thai police arrest foreigners with illegal cannabis and ketamine
Thai police successfully apprehended three foreign nationals accused of selling illegal processed cannabis and ketamine, seizing over 300 kilogrammes of evidence. Police Lieutenant General Siam Boonsom, Commander of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, and Police Major General Noppasil Poolasawat, Deputy Commander, yesterday, April 9, instructed Police Colonel Santi Kornkasem and the crime suppression officers to carry out the arrest. The suspects,…
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American man found dead in Phuket gas suicide
Neighbours were left horrified after discovering a 73 year old American man dead in his Phuket home in what appears to be a disturbing suicide involving cooking gas and a plastic bag. Police are investigating the bizarre death of a foreigner found lifeless in his Patong residence yesterday, April 9, with evidence pointing to intentional inhalation of gas as the…
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Pattaya unveils smart app for public complaints
Pattaya is embracing digital innovation in a bid to transform how locals report and track city issues. Deputy Mayor Wutthisak Rermkijakarn this week welcomed representatives from CTC Managed Services Co., Ltd., who pitched a cutting-edge online complaint management system aimed at revolutionising the way the city interacts with its residents. The proposed platform will allow citizens to submit complaints online,…
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Phuket Airport security questioned after sign hacked
A digital sign inside Phuket International Airport was hacked with a political message condemning Israel’s genocide in Palestine just days before Thailand’s busiest travel period. The incident occurred yesterday, April 9 and was reported to the Airports of Thailand (AoT) Phuket, but officials have yet to provide any response. The compromised sign, located near the baggage scan area, flashed the…
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Thai man fined 10,000 baht for dragging dog with motorcycle
The Sikhio Provincial Court in the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima fined a Thai man 10,000 baht for abusing his dog by dragging the animal along the road with his motorcycle on Tuesday, April 8. The abuse came to light after a female witness, Charuwan Phuangkham, shared the incident on her Facebook account. She revealed that the dog’s owner tied…
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Uttaradit man charged for setting stepfather on fire after dispute
A serious incident occurred in Lap Lae district, Uttaradit province, where a 43 year old man named Kittisak allegedly attempted to kill his stepfather by pouring petrol and setting him on fire. The police found evidence of drug use in Kittisak’s system, leading to charges of attempted murder. At approximately 7.20pm, yesterday, April 9, Police Lieutenant Prasit Sudasud, deputy inspector…
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Nestlé challenges Thai court ban on Nescafé production
Nestlé has expressed concern for small business owners following a court order prohibiting the production and sale of Nescafé in Thailand. The company is preparing to file an appeal after Chalermchai Mahagitsiri, a shareholder in Quality Coffee Products Co., Ltd. (QCP), sought a temporary injunction. Yesterday, April 9, a report detailed that Chalermchai initiated legal proceedings at the Min Buri…
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Chiang Rai theft suspect escapes police vehicle through roof
A Thai suspect arrested for theft in the northern province of Chiang Rai escaped from a police transport vehicle by damaging its roof. Officers from Mae Yao Police Station are searching for the 25 year old suspect, Armo Chermue, who fled custody yesterday, April 9, while being escorted to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG). Police revealed they had…
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Man arrested in Chon Buri for alleged assault on niece
A 42 year old man was apprehended following allegations of sexually assaulting his three year old niece in Chon Buri’s Sattahip district on April 6. The child’s mother, a 21 year old named A (pseudonym), reported the incident to police. Yesterday, April 9 at 6pm, a concerned citizen informed local police that Yongyuth or Joe was hiding near a fishing…
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Macau jobs offer Thais up to 93k baht plus perks
Thai nationals now have the chance to land jobs at one of Macau’s most prestigious employers, with salaries reaching up to 93,453 baht per month. Yesterday, April 9, Somchai Morakotsriwan, Director General of the Department of Employment, announced a major recruitment drive under the Ministry of Labour for positions at MGM Grand Paradise Limited, a luxury resort and casino operator…
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Chai Nat family demands justice for teen murdered by boyfriend
The family of an 18 year old student murdered by her boyfriend, a foster son of a local politician in Chai Nat province, held a cremation ceremony yesterday, April 9 at Wat Rat Bamrung. The student, known by her nickname “Focus,” a promising student recently accepted into the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Science at Kasetsart University, was found dead…
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2 dead, 4 injured in Nakhon Pathom canal car accident
Six young men on probation volunteered for community service at a temple but faced tragedy when their car veered off the road into a canal, resulting in two fatalities and four injuries. The incident occurred at 2pm yesterday, April 9, in Nakhon Pathom province. Police Colonel Kamphon Champasri from Mueang Nakhon Pathom District Police Station was notified of the car…
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Thai woman takes a ‘bridge’ too far: Miraculous survival in plunge
A Thai woman miraculously survived falling off a bridge in the central province of Pathum Thani, though another motorist was injured as a result of her fall. The crash victim told police that the accident occurred after driving home from a party. Officers from Khlong Luang Police Station were alerted to the accident at 3.30am today, April 10. The incident…
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Sleepless residents spark late-night booze bust in Pattaya
Pattaya City Police swooped on the SEE U bar in Soi Land Office 6 at 11.30pm last night, following a barrage of noise complaints from sleepless residents who said the racket was keeping them up and wrecking their peace. Police didn’t hesitate to act, dispatching officers under direct orders from Pol. Col. Anek Sarathongyoo, Chief of Pattaya City Police Station.…
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Laotian pair nabbed for Mekong meth smuggling
Two Laotian men were apprehended while attempting to smuggle methamphetamine concealed in oxygen tanks across the Mekong River. The police detected the drug due to its strong odour emanating from the tanks, which contained over 300,000 tablets. Yesterday, April 9, security agencies in Pak Chom district, Loei province, comprising the 2109th Ranger Company, Pak Chom Police Station, Immigration Bureau, and…
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Poacher arrested near Bhumibol Dam for illegal wildlife hunting
A task force comprising park rangers and military personnel apprehended a poacher suspected of using forest fires to drive wildlife into water before hunting them. The arrest took place near Bhumibol Dam, in Mae Ping National Park, Tak province. On Tuesday, April 8, district chief Chaiwat Pradaphet and Prayut Waiwong, director of the 14th Conservation Area Office, conducted an investigation…
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Thai ex-inmate snatches bag of Belgian tourist while cycling
A former inmate, released from prison only a month ago, yesterday snatched a bag from a Belgian tourist while she was cycling along a road in Samut Prakan province. The 54 year old Belgian woman filed a complaint with officers at Phra Pradaeng Police Station after her bag was stolen by a Thai thief while she was cycling yesterday, on…
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British drug dealer loses 19 million baht after Bangkok stash found
A British drug dealer caught with class A gear on the M6 motorway in England had a hidden haul of cash stashed in a Thai bank account. Now, the drug runner is paying the price after been hit by a 19 million baht bill (£426,000) alongside some prison time. Gary Boone, from West Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, was brought to justice…
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Major drug bust in Buriram: 24 year old man arrested with meth
A significant drug bust in Buriram province led to the arrest of a 24 year old man, known as Tam, immediately after a ritual intended to ward off bad luck. Police seized 66,214 methamphetamine tablets, two firearms with 11 bullets, six electronic cigarettes, and a vehicle yesterday, April 9. This operation was part of the government’s urgent anti-drug strategy, Seal…
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Thai police seize 1.9 billion baht in e-cigarette crackdown
In the past six months, a money-laundering crackdown has resulted in the seizure of over 1.9 billion baht and the arrest of more than 2,300 people involved in offences related to e-cigarettes and laughing gas. This information comes from the Royal Thai Police. Deputy national police chief Prachuap Wongsuk, who serves as the director of the Anti-Money Laundering Centre, recently…
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Security camera dispute leads to shooting in Phetchabun
A dispute over security cameras led to a shooting incident in Phetchabun province, where a man shot his neighbour and a police officer, leaving both injured. Despite negotiations, the suspect remains at large. Yesterday, April 9, the communication centre of Chon Daen Police Station in Phetchabun received a report of a shooting incident in Ban Khlong Kon Huad, Mueang Chon…
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Thailand student loan defaulters face 3,000 baht salary cuts
Thousands of student loan borrowers are in for a financial shock as the Student Loan Fund (SLF) prepares to slash an extra 3,000 baht from monthly salaries — and it’s all starting this month. The move has sparked a storm of confusion and concern among debtors, many of whom claim they’ve been making payments regularly. But according to the SLF,…
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Horny Chinese couple arrested for filming public sex in Pattaya
Police yesterday arrested a horny Chinese couple for engaging in public sex and filming pornographic content on a footpath near Pattaya Walking Street. The Chinese exhibitionists claimed to have done this in several other countries previously. A security guard sought assistance from Mueang Pattaya Police Station after witnessing the lascivious foreign couple having sex on the footpath in southern Pattaya.…
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Ex-police officer arrested for indecent acts with child in Krabi
A 70 year old former police officer has been arrested for allegedly luring a seven year old girl to buy toys before committing indecent acts. The man was previously dismissed from service for similar offences. Yesterday, April 9, Police Major General Wichaya Sriprasertphap directed Police Colonel Phatarawut Onchuay and Police Lieutenant Colonel Kittibodin Kimsea to apprehend Thongdee (surname withheld) under a…
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