Nonthaburi
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Thai woman logged for selling phantom furniture online
Thai police arrested a 31 year old Thai woman for allegedly defrauding customers through a Facebook page by selling non-existent wooden furniture. She was taken into custody near Wat Tha Kwian in Nonthaburi. The investigation revealed that on June 23, 2022, a victim reported to Mae Chan Police Station that they had been deceived. On June 10 of the same…
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Thai delivery rider arrested for cop assault in road rage bust-up
A delivery rider was finally arrested after he threw a punch at a police officer during a heated confrontation in Nonthaburi last week following an unusual road rage saga that spiralled into a legal mess. The drama unfolded at 4pm on October 3 near the Prachachuen intersection bridge, where 26 year old Sahapap Morawan believed police were unnecessarily blocking the…
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Thai woman missing in Bang Yai, Nonthaburi, last seen in taxi
A Thai woman has been reported missing since September 28. She was last seen leaving her condominium near Westgate in the evening and has not been in contact with her family, friends, or workplace since. Her concerned friends and family have been unable to reach her as she was not carrying her mobile phone or any other communication devices at…
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Robbery at LPG station rakes in grand total of 900 baht
A brazen robbery occurred at an LPG gas station on Tiwanon Road in Nonthaburi, where two young men on a motorbike snatched almost all the money from a donation tree before fleeing the scene. Security cameras captured the entire incident. Yesterday, September 29, an employee at the gas station, 32 year old Sasithorn Meepim reported the theft. The crime took…
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Knockout scam: Female boxer floored by cops in call centre sting
Police apprehended a female boxer involved in a call centre scam operation that defrauded victims of millions of baht. The suspect claimed she was merely hired to open mule accounts. On September 24, Police Colonel Santi Kornkasem, along with other officers, ordered the arrest of 36 year old Benjamas from Nakhon Ratchasima. She was apprehended under an arrest warrant issued…
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Thai man killed in boating accident near pier in Nonthaburi
A boating accident occurred last night near Wat Som Kliang Pier in Nonthaburi, resulting in the death of a 58 year old man. The incident involved a collision between a paddle boat and a motorboat. The deceased, Weerawong, was paddling to pick up his mother from the pier when the motorboat, driven by 63 year old Manit, suddenly collided with…
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Missing Thai teen last seen with 2 suspicious men in Nonthaburi
Thai parents are desperately searching for their 14 year old daughter, who disappeared on September 18 after leaving school. CCTV footage captured the girl, identified as Noey, walking along a roadside in the central province of Nonthaburi with two suspicious-looking men. To aid in the search, the Facebook news page Social Hunter 2022 stepped in to help the distressed parents…
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Fake cops on patrol: Scammers spark surge in police calls
Scammers posing as police officers have been targeting residents, leading to a surge in calls to the Nonthaburi City Police Station over the past day. The callers, impersonating law enforcement officers, claimed to need to verify bank accounts, causing confusion and concern among the public. Residents have been receiving calls from individuals falsely identifying themselves as Lieutenant Anchalee and Lieutenant…
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Phuket takes the lead in fight against corruption
Phuket’s anti-corruption champions are making waves across Thailand. The Phuket Provincial Governance Committee and the Phuket Chamber of Commerce bagged the prestigious White Space Network Model Award for the fiscal year 2024, in recognition of their tireless work to combat corruption. The award ceremony, hosted yesterday, September 11, at the Best Western Plus Wanda Grand Hotel in Nonthaburi, saw key…
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Thai police arrest three in 9 million baht drug bust in Bangkok
Thai police recently arrested three young people involved in a large-scale drug trafficking operation in Bangkok. Officers seized 600,000 methamphetamine (meth) pills and 45 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine (Ice), with a street value of over 9 million baht. Vorawit Yanachinda, Special Branch Bureau Commissioner, along with deputy commissioners, received a report from Wasan Thawatchaiwirut, the patrol inspector, and Nattadon Bumrungsri,…
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Controversial Nonthaburi monk defrocked for multiple misconducts
Police volunteers detained a controversial monk accused of violating monastic conduct, selling alms, and residing in a young woman’s home within an Islamic community. The incident led to a heated confrontation with local religious leaders. At 8am yesterday, September 8, a team consisting of four senior monks, along with Bang Bua Thong police volunteers, arrived at the morning market in…
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Nonthaburi resident faces threats over parking dispute
A Nonthaburi resident faced verbal abuse and threats after parking his car in front of his own house for the first time in 12 years. The 53 year old resident, Sila, shared his story with the media, highlighting the inconsistency in parking rules within his community. Sila arrived home around 10pm and found multiple cars parked on the opposite side…
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Stepfather arrested in Nonthaburi for alleged year-long child abuse
Thai police apprehended a stepfather for sexually abusing his eight year old stepdaughter for nearly a year. The suspect, 36 year old Wichan, denies the allegations and challenges the evidence. Police remain sceptical of his claims. A joint operation of the Metropolitan Police and criminal investigation trainees led to the arrest at a residence in Bang Si Mueang, Nonthaburi, following…
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Mysterious bone fragments found in Nonthaburi forest
Police in Bang Bua Thong district, Nonthaburi province, are urgently investigating mysterious bone fragments scattered in a dense forest area after a woman discovered them last night. The bones were found near a burnt rubber pile, raising suspicions of foul play. The Bang Bua Thong Police Station in Nonthaburi received a report at 8.30pm yesterday, August 29, of bone fragments…
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Nonthaburi residents anxious as flood barrier remains unrepaired
Residents of Nonthaburi expressed concern for a section of the flood barrier along the Chao Phraya River which collapsed four months ago and remains unrepaired. The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) has only erected a temporary earthen dam, leaving locals doubtful of its effectiveness in preventing flooding. The flood barrier, spanning about 75 metres from the Pak Khlong Bang Kruai watergate…
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Teenage girl assaulted in Nonthaburi as punishment, captured on video
A group of teenagers in Nonthaburi brutally assaulted a 16 year old girl on the street, claiming it was a form of punishment. Police are investigating the incident, which was caught on video and widely shared on social media. Kan Jompalang, along with the victim and her guardians, visited Rattanathibet Police Station in Nonthaburi to meet with Police Colonel Pisut…
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Teenagers assault woman in Nonthaburi, threaten future attacks
A group of teenagers in Nonthaburi brutally assaulted a young woman on the street, detained her, and forced her to bow at their feet, claiming they were untouchable. The distressing incident came to light through a post on the Facebook page อีซ้อขยี้ข่าว3 which highlighted the alarming behaviour of a group of 10 male and female teenagers. They lured the victim to…
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Fire engulfs luxury mansion in Nonthaburi, homeowner escapes
A fire broke out at a luxury mansion in the Bang Si Mueang area of Nonthaburi, forcing the homeowner to flee while having a meal. Police are currently investigating the cause of the blaze. Officers from Bang Si Muang Police Station, along with firefighters from Sai Ma Municipality and Bang Rak Noi Subdistrict Administrative Organisation (SAO), and emergency volunteers, responded…
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Nonthaburi long-boat races to feature king and queen’s trophies
The Nonthaburi Municipality is set to hold its 15th annual traditional long-boat racing competition, contending for the prestigious King and Queen’s trophies. The event will take place over two days, starting August 24, along the Chao Phraya River near Nonthaburi Pier. Apichai Aramsri, Deputy Governor of Nonthaburi, Somnuek Thandetchakul, Mayor of Nonthaburi, Admiral Chairnarong Charernrak, President of the Rowing Association…
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Fire at Nonthaburi building sparks panic among students (video)
A fire caused by an electrical short circuit at the Chao Phraya House building in Nonthaburi led to panic among students taking shelter from the rain. The blaze, which started under the ceiling, caused loud explosions and forced the students to flee. The incident occurred yesterday when officials from the Nonthaburi Municipality received a report of a fire at the…
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Thai man admits ordering poison from Hat Yai in suicide pact
A Thai man confessed to ordering the toxic substance known as potassium gold cyanide from Hat Yai and having it delivered to a dormitory in Nonthaburi. He claimed that he intended to consume it in a suicide pact. However, he vomited it all out. Yu’s confession comes amidst the mysterious death of Udomsak Thongmuan, also known as Dr Keng, a…
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August 16 lottery prizes up for grabs: 6 million baht top prize
The Government Lottery Office (GLO) in Nonthaburi will announce the results of today’s lottery draw at 2.30pm, revealing the amounts available for various prize categories. The winning ticket numbers for the top prize, valued at 6 million baht, were eagerly anticipated by many hopeful participants. The first prize holds 6 million baht while two adjacent numbers to the first prize are…
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Taxi driver slaps security guard after illegal U-turn in Nonthaburi (video)
A taxi driver, who made an illegal U-turn, slapped a security guard after he warned the cabbie not to make the turn. The incident occurred at a prominent shopping mall in Bang Yai, Nonthaburi, and was captured on a 42-second dashcam video shared on a popular Facebook page. The video shows a green and yellow taxi making an illegal U-turn.…
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Nonthaburi: Elderly man found dead in car after altercation
An elderly man was found dead in his car after a heated argument with a younger colleague escalated into violence. The incident occurred at a company in Sai Noi district, Nonthaburi province. The discovery of the deceased, Prasert Donkaew, a 77 year old company driver, was made when his lifeless body was found inside a white Toyota Hilux Revo parked…
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Prize winner takes home 6 million baht in Thai lottery draw (video)
The latest lottery draw took place today at the Government Lottery Office (GLO) building in Nonthaburi. The winning numbers for today’s draw (August 1) have been announced, with the grand prize winner taking home 6 million baht. The first prize comes with two adjacent prizes, each worth 100,000 baht. The second prize has five winners, each receiving 200,000 baht, while…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Thai woman alleges relatives stole 1.5 million baht inheritance
A woman claims her relatives defrauded her of her father’s inheritance, valued at 1.5 million baht, despite a court order appointing her as the estate manager. The inheritance includes 3 baht of gold, a gold ring, a gold-encased amulet, and insurance money. Around 11am today, July 11, at Bang Sri Mueang Police Station in Nonthaburi, Athiwat Sirikangwalwong, founder of the…
