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Teen soldier found dead in Sing Buri canal after visit home
A 19 year old conscript soldier, who had taken leave to visit his mother on Valentine’s Day, was found dead in a canal in Sing Buri province yesterday, February 16. Police Colonel Decho Kanha of the Bang Rachan Police Station received a report about the discovery of a man’s body in an irrigation canal along the Chan Yut-Bang Rachan road…
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Puff, cuff, and rough: Thai cop busted for smuggling after crash
A Thai police officer got himself arrested for illegal cigarette smuggling after a car accident in the eastern province of Trat yesterday, February 16, and sustained serious injuries. Officers from Ban Tha Luan Police Station responded to the accident on Sukhumvit Road at 6.30pm yesterday. They found the police vehicle crashed into a roadside lamp post. The driver was identified as…
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Filipina woman arrested in Phuket over Bangkok fraud charges
A 45 year old Filipina woman was arrested in Phuket on Friday after immigration officers discovered an outstanding fraud warrant issued by the Criminal Court in Bangkok in 2020. The suspect, identified as Brenda (surname withheld), was taken into custody while attempting to extend her visa at the Phuket Immigration Office in Phuket Town. A background check through the Immigration…
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Car blaze prompts evacuation in Ubon Ratchathani
A car fire on Chang Sanit Road in the Mueang district of Ubon Ratchathani, led to the evacuation of a woman in her forties before the flames engulfed the vehicle. Firefighters from the provincial and municipal fire departments responded quickly to control the blaze, suspected to have been caused by an electrical short circuit, in 20 minutes. The incident occurred…
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Racing sedans crash in Chon Buri, 12 vehicles damaged (video)
An accident involving a group of modified sedans racing on the Chon Buri motorway resulted in damage to 12 vehicles. Emergency services suspect intoxication as a factor. Police are currently questioning those involved after the incident, which occurred yesterday, February 16 at 3.30am. The event was widely shared on social media, showing the cars speeding, weaving, and overtaking recklessly before…
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Japanese man killed after minivan crashes into toll gate near Bangkok
A Japanese man lost his life after his minivan crashed into a toll gate in the Bang Phli district of Samut Prakan province near Bangkok yesterday, February 16. The fatal accident was reported to Bang Kaew Police Station at around 12pm. It occurred at Bang Phli Toll Gate on the Burapha Withi Expressway in the Bang Phli district of Samut…
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Four illegal foreign nationals nabbed in Pattaya swoop
Bang Lamung police officers swooped on Naklua at the weekend, leading to the arrest of four foreign nationals working illegally in the bustling area behind Naklua New Market in Chon Buri province. The targeted raid on Saturday, February 15 uncovered a startling six-year overstaying spree by two of the apprehended individuals. The crackdown unfolded in Moo 5, Naklua subdistrict, where…
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Chumphon stunned as elderly monk fatally stabs abbot
Residents of Chumphon province were shocked as an 87 year old monk attacked the 94 year old abbot with a knife, resulting in the abbot’s death. The incident occurred at 7.30pm, yesterday, February 16 at a temple in Mueang district. Police Lieutenant Colonel Pathompong Chummak, Deputy Inspector at Ban Wisai Nuea Police Station, responded to a report of a violent…
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Elderly man’s half a million baht close call in Bangkok taxi
An elderly man in Bangkok accidentally left four valuable pieces of ancient gold jewellery in a taxi. Police successfully traced the items, revealing their worth to be around half a million baht. The incident occurred after the man travelled from Chatuchak yesterday, February 16. Police Colonel Sanong Saengmanee, superintendent of Chanasongkram Police Station, stated that the investigative team was informed…
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Chinese man wanted in drug-related death of Thai party entertainer
Police issued an arrest warrant for a Chinese man who allegedly forced a female Thai party entertainer to take drugs while serving him, resulting in her death at a hotel in the Bang Kapi area of Bangkok. The entertainer’s death was reported yesterday, February 16, by the Facebook page Esor News. The page posted a picture of the female entertainer,…
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Man arrested for filming under skirts at Bangkok concert
Police detained a 26 year old man from Udon Thani for allegedly attempting to covertly record under a female concertgoer’s skirt at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok on February 16. The incident occurred amidst a large concert attended by both Thai and international audiences, including many Chinese tourists. The arrest was led by Police Colonel Pronthwee Somwang and officers…
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Throttle tragedy: German biker’s final ride ends in fatal Thai crash
A tragic high-speed collision in Pattaya has claimed the life of a German biker in a heart-stopping crash that left a local driver shaken but miraculously unscathed. As police delve into the incident, questions mount over the biker’s ill-fated manoeuvre into oncoming traffic. In the early hours of yesterday, February 16, tragedy struck on Huai Yai Road when a 45…
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Thai lottery winners share 54 million baht jackpot
The Thai lottery, Lottery Plus, announced a major win of 54 million baht, creating new millionaires in two provinces. The Thai Government Lottery Office announced the winning numbers for the draw held yesterday, February 16. The first prize number was 847377, with additional winning numbers for the three-digit front, three-digit back, and two-digit categories. Following the announcement, Lottery Plus confirmed…
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Gunning fore glory: Joe Hart looks for tee-rific Schmeichel clash
Two of the safest hands in soccer are looking forward to swapping goalkeeping gloves for golf clubs and do combat in the highly anticipated Reignwood Icons of Football tournament in Bangkok. Former England and Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart made known he is relishing the prospect of going head to head with one of the world’s most famous shotstoppers, Ex…
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Chinese driver crashes SUV into rental house, injuring 2 (video)
A Chinese man crashed his SUV into a rental house in the central province of Prachin Buri on Saturday, February 15, injuring two victims, a Thai woman and a Laotian man. Officers from Kabin Buri Police Station investigated the accident, which occurred at around 9.30pm in the Kabin Buri district of Prachin Buri province. Upon arrival, they found a white…
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PM Paetongtarn’s plans for ASEAN growth
Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has emphasised the importance of fostering regional economic integration, and fortifying supply chains among ASEAN nations to contribute to global economic progress. In an interview, the 38 year old PM highlighted the potential for ASEAN, under Malaysia’s chairmanship, to expedite the implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) to stimulate regional growth. The Thai premier…
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Phuket police impound 20 bikes over reckless tourist driving
Phuket’s Patong police impounded 20 motorbikes and addressed the issue of foreign tourists driving recklessly during a late-night operation intended to enhance road safety. Yesterday, February 15, at 12.30am, Patong Police officers carried out an inspection near Kasikorn Bank on Prachanukroh Road, located at the southern end of Patong. The operation focused on identifying and addressing reckless driving and other…
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Pattaya chaos: ride-hailing driver in naval uniform arrested
A chaotic incident unfolded in Pattaya when a driver, dressed in a naval uniform and claiming to be an aide to a famous general, was involved in a hit-and-run and threatened rescue workers with a knife. The event took place at 12.30pm yesterday, February 15, when Police Lieutenant Colonel Natthakorn Chanlod of Nong Prue Police Station received a report of…
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Russian, Thai nationals arrested in Phuket over wire fraud charges
A Russian national and three Thai citizens have been detained in Phuket in separate operations. The Russian, Egor Nikolaevich Glebov, is wanted by US police for wire fraud charges. Phuket Immigration officers and the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) carried out the raids. Glebov, a 38 year old Russian national, was apprehended at a residence in Supalai Palm Springs, Srisoonthorn.…
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Family of three found dead in truck: Suspects charged with murder
Yesterday, February 15, at the Khlong Khlung Police Station in Kamphaeng Phet province, senior police officials presented the case of a family of three found dead in a pickup truck. Two suspects, Siwakorn or Note and Khe, were charged with intentional murder, concealment of bodies, theft at night, and possession of firearms without permission. At 1pm, the police took the…
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Lottery fans hunt lucky numbers for February 16 draw
Lottery enthusiasts are eagerly searching for lucky numbers ahead of the third lottery draw of 2025, scheduled for today, February 16. To enhance their chances, many are reviewing previous lottery results from February 16 over the past decade. In the February 16, 2024 draw, the first prize number was 941395, with 43 as the two-digit number. The three-digit numbers preceding…
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Stage collapse at Yasothon event injures MP, others (video)
A stage collapse incident occurred during an event in the Mueang district of Yasothon province yesterday, February 15, resulting in several injuries, including a fractured spine for a Yasothon MP. Deputy Minister Sabida Thaiset sustained minor head injuries. While Deputy Minister Sabida was inaugurating the event, a sudden gust of wind caused a large backdrop structure on the stage to…
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Thai man arrested after robbing gold shop for Valentine’s gift
A 26 year old man from Nakhon Si Thammarat was arrested for robbing a gold shop in Samut Prakan, claiming he needed the money to buy a gift for his partner on Valentine’s Day. The suspect, identified as Chayanan But-nga, was apprehended by police while attempting to flee the area. Chayanan was caught with a black Honda PCX motorcycle, registered…
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Turkish man loses 25,000 baht after Valentine’s Day encounter in Pattaya
In Pattaya, a Turkish national reported to the police the loss of his money following an encounter with a woman he met at Pattaya Beach on Valentine’s Day. Police from Pattaya City conveyed to the Phuket Express that the man, identified only as Nevzat, lodged his report at 2.46am yesterday, February 15. Nevzat recounted meeting a woman on Pattaya Beach,…
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Myanmar raids arrest 29, uncover illegal gambling, scams
A recent operation in Myanmar’s Tachileik led to the arrest of seven Thai and 22 Myanmar nationals suspected of involvement in illegal online gambling and scams. The arrests, conducted by Myanmar’s State Administration Council (SAC), were reported by the Tachileik News Agency. From February 12 to February 14, all 29 people were detained. On February 12, the SAC apprehended the…
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Tourism surge in Pai threatens cultural identity and local harmony
Mae Hong Son‘s northern region of Thailand, known for its natural beauty and vibrant backpacking scene, faces challenges due to a surge in tourism. The district of Pai, once a serene market village surrounded by rice fields, hot springs, and rivers, has transformed into a bustling tourist destination. Its bohemian spirit, affordable lifestyle, and lively nightlife draw backpackers who often…
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Thaksin Shinawatra allowed to attend ASEAN meeting in Brunei
Thaksin Shinawatra has been granted permission by the Criminal Court to attend an ASEAN meeting in Brunei on Tuesday and Wednesday. This marks the second occasion the former prime minister is allowed to leave Thailand, following the provision of a 5-million-baht cash surety. The court, however, denied his requests to visit Vietnam and Cambodia during this period. Thaksin will be…
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Police operation rescues young foreign girls from Bangkok streets
On February 14, a police operation against panhandling in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit Road area led to the rescue of three young foreign girls. Lumphini police, alongside social workers and Ministry of Social Development and Human Security staff, conducted a sweep from Sukhumvit Soi 3 to the Asok intersection. The operation resulted in the apprehension of 13 homeless women, comprising one Thai,…
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Live casino streaming in Thailand in 2025: How providers are battling for market share
Thailand’s live casino streaming scene is really taking off in 2025. This is all thanks to some recent changes in the rules, as well as a growing appetite for online gambling. The big players in the industry are battling it out for the top spot using tactics like new technology, content tailored to local tastes, and major marketing pushes. This…
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Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ visa: A potential game-changer?
United States President Donald Trump has always sparked debate, and his recent proposal of a “gold card” visa is no different. This plan aims to create a new pathway to U.S. citizenship. The heart of the proposal is a $5 million investment in exchange for a visa, which could potentially change the landscape of U.S. immigration. The gold card visa…
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