Nonthaburi

  • Crime NewsNonthaburi official arrested over alleged 100,000 baht bribe

    Nonthaburi official arrested over alleged 100,000 baht bribe

    Police arrested the 48 year old director of the New Bang Bua Thong Municipality Public Works Division, in Nonthaburi on allegations of accepting a 100,000 baht bribe in exchange for a building permit. He claims the money was for hiring external engineers and architects. Chayut, accompanied by his lawyer, submitted a letter of clarification and evidence to Police Major General…

  • Thailand NewsSuspected short circuit ignites fire at Pak Kret Police Station

    Suspected short circuit ignites fire at Pak Kret Police Station

    A fire broke out at the Pak Kret Police Station, in Nonthaburi, yesterday prompting a swift response from local police, firefighters, and volunteers. The blaze was quickly contained, preventing major damage and resulting in no injuries. Investigations reveal that the fire broke out in a two-storey old building behind the station, at 8.40pm yesterday, July 16. The ground floor housed…

  • Thailand NewsLucky winner bags 6,000,000 baht prize in today’s lottery draw

    Lucky winner bags 6,000,000 baht prize in today’s lottery draw

    The Government Lottery Office (GLO) announced the results of the Thai national lottery for the draw held today at the prize announcement building in Nonthaburi. Enthusiastic participants across the country eagerly awaited the numbers, hoping for a life-changing win. The first prize, worth 6,000,000 baht, sparked joy for one lucky winner. Alongside this, two adjacent numbers to the 1st prize…

  • Thailand NewsElderly Nonthaburi man alleges repairman stole 40,000 baht

    Elderly Nonthaburi man alleges repairman stole 40,000 baht

    A 95 year old man filed a complaint at the Nonthaburi Provincial Police Station today against a long-trusted repairman who allegedly withdrew large sums of money using his ATM card without permission. Pramote Siwamok, who has been relying on 33 year old electrician Jedsada for over seven years, reported the incident to Police Lieutenant Thitipakorn Khumparnin at the Nonthaburi City…

  • Thailand NewsMan brings mother to confront security guard who called him fat

    Man brings mother to confront security guard who called him fat

    A man and a security guard resolved their dispute amicably after a heated after-school exchange in Nonthaburi yesterday, July 10, when the security guard called the man fat after he drove fast by her on a motorcycle in a school zone. As a response, the man brought along his mother to confront the guard. Head of the security guard unit,…

  • Thailand NewsThai man sets fire to irrigation house in Pak Kret, wife hospitalised

    Thai man sets fire to irrigation house in Pak Kret, wife hospitalised

    A man set fire to an irrigation house in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, leaving his wife hospitalised after an assault. The incident occurred at 5pm yesterday, July 5, prompting immediate intervention by local police and fire services. Police responded to a call from residents reporting a man in a frenzied state setting fire to a government-owned house in Bang Talat, Pak…

  • Thailand NewsRoad rage: Bangkok taxi driver drags motorcyclist for a kilometre

    Road rage: Bangkok taxi driver drags motorcyclist for a kilometre

    A minor altercation between two road users culminated in a road rage incident, where a taxi driver collided with a motorcyclist, running him over multiple times and dragging his bike along the road for over a kilometre before crashing into a utility pole. The event transpired at 7.40am this morning, July 4, on Chaeng Watthana Road, beneath Rama IV Bridge,…

  • Thailand NewsTeen driving against traffic tragically collides with six-wheeler truck

    Teen driving against traffic tragically collides with six-wheeler truck

    A tragic accident occurred when a teenage student drove his motorcycle against the flow of traffic, slipped on a patch of mud and collided head-on with a six-wheeler. The incident took place around 5pm yesterday, July 3, prompting an immediate response from the Chaiyapruek Police Station and Ruamkatanyu Foundation officials. The crash happened at the U-turn point under the Phra…

  • Thailand NewsNonthaburi restaurant uses gun target sheet to deter thieves

    Nonthaburi restaurant uses gun target sheet to deter thieves

    A small restaurant in Nonthaburi has taken an unusual step to deter thieves by placing a shooting range target sheet next to their display menu. This decision follows a recent theft that left the eatery unable to operate for a day. At 6pm yesterday, July 1, a made-to-order food restaurant in Bang Bua Thong, Nonthaburi, displayed a shooting range target…

  • Thailand NewsNonthaburi hit-and-run injures seven, including five minors

    Nonthaburi hit-and-run injures seven, including five minors

    A hit-and-run incident in Nonthaburi at 1am yesterday, June 28, resulted in multiple injuries, including five minors and two women. Bang Bua Thong police responded to the accident on Bang Kruai-Sai Noi Road, where rescue teams found five minors, aged between 14 and 17, with several injuries and two slightly damaged motorbikes nearby. Their names were withheld due to their…

  • Thailand NewsNonthaburi teenager with drug and gaming addictions dies

    Nonthaburi teenager with drug and gaming addictions dies

    A teenager in Nonthaburi tragically died after collapsing and coughing up blood in a restroom at a Bang Bua Thong food centre, with suspicions about drug involvement, exacerbated by his gaming addiction and lack of rest. Officers from Bang Bua Thong Police Station, along with personnel from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation and Bang Yai Hospital’s emergency team, responded to…

  • Thailand NewsElection frenzy: Senators battle for top seats

    Election frenzy: Senators battle for top seats

    Senatorial candidates arrived at the Impact Forum Mueang Thong Thani in Nonthaburi province as early as 5am today, ahead of the election scheduled for today, June 26. Although official registration wasn’t set to begin until 8am, many candidates decided to brave the early hours to avoid the notorious traffic congestion of the Bangkok metropolitan area. With anticipation running high, the…

  • Thailand NewsThaksin Shinawatra declares war on MFP in Nonthaburi

    Thaksin Shinawatra declares war on MFP in Nonthaburi

    In a dramatic comeback, paroled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra pledged to reclaim all parliamentary seats in Nonthaburi Province from the Move Forward Party (MFP), setting the stage for a fierce political battle. Thaksin, without directly naming the MFP, made his intentions clear. “In the last General Election, all Parliament seats in Nonthaburi were taken from us, but we will…

  • Thailand NewsMonk dies in Nonthaburi after mobile roof frame collapses

    Monk dies in Nonthaburi after mobile roof frame collapses

    A tragic incident occurred yesterday at a temple in Nonthaburi’s Sai Noi district, where a monk was fatally injured by a collapsing mobile roof frame. The accident happened around 6.30pm when three monks were moving the large structure. Police Lieutenant Rung Liemkhoksoong, who responded to the scene, confirmed the details of the incident. A mobile roof frame with wheels, measuring…

  • Thailand NewsNonthaburi family seeks justice for murdered online merchant

    Nonthaburi family seeks justice for murdered online merchant

    A tragic incident involving the murder of a 54 year old online merchant has left his family seeking justice. The victim, Paisan, was found dead in his sixth-floor condo in Nonthaburi. His body was discovered last Sunday, May 26. The police later identified a male suspect who fled the scene with the victim’s phone, eventually making his way to Pattaya.…

  • Thailand NewsThai authorities arrest three for forging visa documents

    Thai authorities arrest three for forging visa documents

    The Thai authorities arrested three agency operators for forging documents to submit visa applications to various embassies, seizing numerous counterfeit items. The suspects confessed to their crimes and are now facing legal proceedings. At 11am yesterday, at the Immigration Office in Mueang Thong Thani, Deputy Commander-in-Chief Panthana Nuchnarot, along with Deputy Commander-in-Chief Ratchachot Chotikoon and other relevant officers, announced the…

  • Thailand NewsGunman surrenders after shooting municipal worker in Nontha Buri

    Gunman surrenders after shooting municipal worker in Nontha Buri

    A man involved in a shooting incident with a municipal employee in Sai Ma municipality surrendered to authorities after firing his gun at a municipal employee in his vehicle. Police have filed four charges against him and granted bail. A Sai Ma municipal employee, 42 year old Saranyut reported to the police yesterday after being shot at while driving his…

  • Thailand NewsThai mother-in-law admits to fatal stabbing in Nonthaburi

    Thai mother-in-law admits to fatal stabbing in Nonthaburi

    A mother-in-law confessed to fatally stabbing her son-in-law after a heated argument between him and her daughter over a video call with another woman. The incident occurred in a village in Maha Sawat, Bang Kruai District, Nonthaburi Province. The victim, 38 year old Warakorn, was found dead in his home with stab wounds. Following the incident, the mother in law,…

  • Crime NewsMother-in-law’s intervention in family dispute ends in fatal stabbing

    Mother-in-law’s intervention in family dispute ends in fatal stabbing

    A domestic dispute turned deadly when a mother-in-law intervened in an argument between her daughter and son-in-law, leading to a fatal stabbing in a Bang Kruai residence. The incident occurred in the early hours of today. Police Lieutenant Thanawat Chiwitsophon from Bang Kruai Police Station received a report at 12.20am about a fatal stabbing at a house in Maha Sawat…

  • Thailand NewsFeline fury: Cat owner claws for justice after high-value heist

    Feline fury: Cat owner claws for justice after high-value heist

    A cat owner’s fury led to a heated confrontation at a police station following a burglary that resulted in the escape of several high-value cats. The incident, which took place yesterday, saw the arrest of a 44 year old man, Narin (surname withheld), in Nontha Buri for stealing property and inadvertently releasing the cats. The police operation, which unfolded at…

  • Thailand NewsFake gold sales soar as Thai baht-weight hits 40,000 baht record

    Fake gold sales soar as Thai baht-weight hits 40,000 baht record

    Gold prices have recently skyrocketed, touching a record high of 40,000 baht per baht-weight, prompting a surge in sales for fake gold shops as genuine gold becomes less accessible for many consumers. Amidst these soaring prices, the allure of fake gold that doesn’t tarnish but cannot be pawned has captured a diverse customer base, from luxury car drivers to factory…

  • Road deathsSpeeding car crashes into Nonthaburi noodle shop; driver suspected of DUI

    Speeding car crashes into Nonthaburi noodle shop; driver suspected of DUI

    Chaos erupted at a roadside noodle shop when a speeding sedan crashed into the establishment, leaving customers and the shop owner in shock. The 46 year old driver, identified as Mongkol, refused to take a breathalyzer test, citing a mouth injury as the reason. This incident took place in the late hours of yesterday on Highway 345 in Pak Kret…

  • Thailand NewsThai community’s heartwarming bond with rare parakeets

    Thai community’s heartwarming bond with rare parakeets

    In a remote Thai village nestled near Suan Yai Temple in Nonthaburi, a heartwarming tale of coexistence unfolds between its community and a flock of vibrant Alexandrine parakeets. Residents of this tight-knit community have forged a unique relationship with the emerald-feathered parakeets, prioritising their well-being over personal gain. Wantanee Sriyaphai, a resident, expresses her sentiment. “It’s okay if that makes…

  • Thailand NewsMotorcyclist and child fall into road sinkhole in Nonthaburi (video)

    Motorcyclist and child fall into road sinkhole in Nonthaburi (video)

    A dramatic road collapse under the Rama IV Bridge in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, sent a motorcyclist and a child tumbling into a sinkhole hole, prompting swift rescue efforts by locals. The incident, which occurred at 11.20am, severely disrupted traffic and led to an immediate closure of the affected area. A video capturing the heart-stopping moment when a section of the…

  • Thailand NewsThai durian dismay: Growers feeling ‘fruit-ile’ as production plummets

    Thai durian dismay: Growers feeling ‘fruit-ile’ as production plummets

    The revered Nonthaburi durian, a cherished variety of Thailand’s king of fruits, has witnessed a drastic production decline to just 10% compared to the previous year, plunging growers into a state of crisis. This significant drop is attributed to the rapidly changing and prolonged hot weather conditions affecting the country. The scarcity has driven up the prices of this year’s…

  • Thailand NewsNonthaburi police bust counterfeit shampoo ring selling for 100 baht

    Nonthaburi police bust counterfeit shampoo ring selling for 100 baht

    Police recently cracked down on a counterfeit shampoo operation in Nonthaburi, leading to the arrest of a 58 year old woman and her 30 year old nephew. Engaging in a deceptive practice, they were caught refilling used branded shampoo bottles with their concoction and passing them off as genuine products at local markets, with a startling two bottles being sold…

  • Thailand NewsMassive illegal gambling hub in Nonthaburi busted with 300 held

    Massive illegal gambling hub in Nonthaburi busted with 300 held

    A major illegal gambling den, with daily transactions estimated at 100 million baht (US$2.8 million), was raided by the Department of Provincial Administration in Bang Yai district, Nonthaburi Province. The operation, which took place at 9pm yesterday, March 19, resulted in approximately 300 gamblers being detained. The clandestine establishment, disguised as a single-story warehouse in the Bang Mae Nang sub-district,…

  • Thailand NewsRetired teacher’s remains found a year later in Nonthaburi home

    Retired teacher’s remains found a year later in Nonthaburi home

    A shocking discovery was made in a suburb of Nonthaburi when the skeletal remains of a retired teacher were found in her home, which had seemingly been untouched for a year. The late Panthip, a 76 year old former teacher of a prestigious girls’ school, had retired and was living a reclusive life until this grim finding. Her 71 year…

  • Thailand NewsPollution turns Nonthaburi canal water pink

    Pollution turns Nonthaburi canal water pink

    Reports revealed strange pink canal water in Nonthaburi on Valentine’s Day last week as scientists scrambled to uncover the truth behind the sudden rosy hue. Experts from the Department of Science Service (DSS) embarked on an investigation uncovering startling findings that could change the way we see pollution. The case, discovered in Khlong Bang Phraek near the Big C department store…

  • Thailand NewsHomeless veteran found dead under Bangkok expressway

    Homeless veteran found dead under Bangkok expressway

    A homeless veteran was found dead under the Sri Rat Expressway in Nonthaburi, with a fractured skull, sparking a police investigation to capture the assailant. In a sombre discovery beneath the Sri Rat Expressway in Nonthaburi province, authorities found the lifeless body of a homeless veteran with severe injuries to his head. The incident, which occurred under the shadow of…