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  • Pattaya NewsPattaya’s paradise stinks as tourists take toilet troubles seaside

    Pattaya’s paradise stinks as tourists take toilet troubles seaside

    Pattaya’s picturesque seaside spot, typically teeming with tourists seeking seaside breezes and a tipple, now smells more like a toilet after tourists resorted to pooping and peeing in public. Reports have surfaced of visitors, both Thai and foreign, resorting to relieving themselves, quite literally, in places more suited to parking than plumbing. Pattaya News reported today, February 10, on an…

  • Thailand NewsThai cop killers on the run: Malaysia tightens borders amid manhunt

    Thai cop killers on the run: Malaysia tightens borders amid manhunt

    Malaysian police dismissed speculation that two fugitives wanted for the brutal murder of a senior Thai police officer and his son have fled to Malaysia. Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain confirmed that no formal requests had been received from Thai police regarding the suspects. “We are acting based on media reports as we do not want criminals…

  • Thailand NewsBooze and bloodshed: Kamnan Nok gets life over police murder

    Booze and bloodshed: Kamnan Nok gets life over police murder

    A Thai ex-official known for his lavish lifestyle and political connections has been sentenced to life in prison for ordering the cold-blooded murder of a police officer at a boozy dinner party. The Criminal Court handed down the sentence to 37 year old Praween Chankhlai, alias Kamnan Nok, after finding him guilty of ordering the execution of Police Major Sivakorn…

  • Crime NewsThai police officers held for extorting 2 million baht from Chinese

    Thai police officers held for extorting 2 million baht from Chinese

    Eight people, comprising four police officers and a ranger, have been detained for allegedly abducting and extorting 2 million baht from seven Chinese men. Reports from the area indicate that the Chinese men managed to alert their relatives by sending the location of a resort in Ubon Ratchathani’s Phibun Mangsahan district, where they were being held, using a mobile phone.…

  • South Thailand NewsFather and son Border Patrol Police killed in Narathiwat attack

    Father and son Border Patrol Police killed in Narathiwat attack

    A tragic incident occurred in Narathiwat yesterday when two Border Patrol Police officers, a father and son, were killed in an attack involving an explosive device and subsequent gunfire. This violent event took place on the Sri Sakhon-Lubo Yuering Road near Ban Ai Kue Tae in Si Banphot subdistrict. Police Colonel Phakawat Wansanuk, head of Sri Sakhon Police Station, and…

  • Crime NewsFormer police officer accused of laundering 1.7 million baht

    Former police officer accused of laundering 1.7 million baht

    The Office of Anti-Money Laundering (AMLO) lodged a complaint against a former senior police officer, accusing him of money laundering. This follows an investigation by Thung Maha Mek Metropolitan Police Station into a group involved in illegal online gambling, which revealed financial connections implicating certain individuals. Police Major General Nopasilp Poolsawat, deputy commander of the Metropolitan Police Bureau and spokesperson,…

  • Thailand NewsPolice officer shoots himself in Ang Thong, dies in hospital

    Police officer shoots himself in Ang Thong, dies in hospital

    A police officer died after using a firearm to harm himself near his residence in Ang Thong province. Police Colonel Kantapon Thanathippinsakul stated that personal issues and depression were likely factors while emphasising consistent support for his team. The incident occurred at noon yesterday, January 8, when Police Colonel Kantapon from Samko Police Station received a report about the officer,…

  • Thailand NewsThai university faces legal threats over unauthorised police training

    Thai university faces legal threats over unauthorised police training

    The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) will initiate legal proceedings against Siam University if it fails to address the issue of a Chinese executive allegedly conducting an unauthorised volunteer police training programme for Chinese nationals. Minister Supamas Isarabhakdi stated yesterday, January 7, that Siam University confirmed its lack of involvement or awareness regarding the programme and…

  • Thailand NewsYoung Thai girl dreams of police career amid severe poverty

    Young Thai girl dreams of police career amid severe poverty

    A heartrending story has emerged about a nine year old girl who dreams of becoming a police officer despite facing extreme poverty, often left hungry while waiting for her grandmother to return from hospital appointments. The situation came to light after a Facebook user named ศรุต ธานินมงคล posted a picture of the girl, Ice, sitting outside her home, clutching her…

  • Thailand NewsFormer PM Srettha cleared in police chief appointment scandal

    Former PM Srettha cleared in police chief appointment scandal

    The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) cleared former Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and the Police Commission of any wrongdoing in the controversial appointment of Police General Torsak Sukvimol as National Police Chief. NACC spokesperson Saroj Phuengramphan announced the findings yesterday, December 16. “The commission found no evidence of misconduct or undue influence in the selection process.” The ruling puts to…

  • Crime NewsThailand investigates ex-police chiefs over gambling corruption

    Thailand investigates ex-police chiefs over gambling corruption

    Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has decided to investigate Torsak “Big Tor” Sukvimol, a former national police chief, over allegations of soliciting money from online gambling networks. Additionally, the NACC will gather more evidence regarding money laundering accusations against Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, a former deputy police chief. The NACC, represented by its Secretary General Saroj Puengrampan, announced that the…

  • Thailand NewsPrachin Buri police raid five sites in mafia crackdown

    Prachin Buri police raid five sites in mafia crackdown

    It’s showdown time in Prachin Buri as police launch a full-scale blitz against organised crime, swooping on five locations tied to the shocking case of Soonthorn Vilawan, the alleged mastermind behind his adopted son’s murder. In a dramatic turn, over 100 police officers from the Crime Suppression Division and local forces descended upon the province yesterday, December 15, part of…

  • Thailand NewsPolice in Uthai Thani build new shrine after lottery wins

    Police in Uthai Thani build new shrine after lottery wins

    Police officers in Huai Khot district, Uthai Thani province installed a new shrine dedicated to the spirit known as Chao Pho Saen Han Fa Laep, also referred to as Chao Pho Sai Thong, after a sergeant received multiple lottery wins following his visits to the old, damaged shrine. Police Colonel Komnat Atisuwan, acting head of Huai Khot Police Station in…

  • Pattaya NewsSecurity bolstered for Pattaya fireworks festival next weekend

    Security bolstered for Pattaya fireworks festival next weekend

    Security preparations for the Pattaya International Fireworks Festival are underway as Chon Buri police gear up for the event scheduled for next weekend. At a meeting held yesterday, November 23, the Commander of Chon Buri Provincial Police, Thawatchakiat Jinda Kuansanong, gathered representatives from over 30 agencies to finalise security measures, ensuring the safety of attendees during the festival on Pattaya…

  • Thailand NewsTimber! Police chase ends in close call on Ping River bridge

    Timber! Police chase ends in close call on Ping River bridge

    A dramatic police chase unfolded when a man driving a pickup truck loaded with illegal timber attempted to evade a checkpoint, ending in a near-tragic collision on a bridge over the Ping River. The pursuit began yesterday, November 21 at 6.20pm when police in Tak province, led by Sitthichai Yimyuan, coordinated with rescue units to intercept a white Toyota truck…

  • Thailand NewsLost for words: Sisaket cops solve drunk mute man mystery

    Lost for words: Sisaket cops solve drunk mute man mystery

    A local police station in Sisaket province faced an unusual challenge when an inebriated and lost mute man was brought in. Struggling to communicate, officers eventually relied on pen and paper to identify and safely return him to his family. Officers from Phon Khwao Police Station received a report yesterday, November 20, of a disoriented man located within Ban Non I…

  • Thailand NewsPathum Thani police officer with health issue dies in car crash

    Pathum Thani police officer with health issue dies in car crash

    A car crash involving a police officer who lost control and collided with a shop and utility pole resulted in his death. The incident occurred yesterday, November 14, near a residential area in Pathum Thani province. The tragic accident unfolded when police officer Settapong Songkrod, who held the position of Deputy Inspector, experienced a sudden health issue while in his…

  • Thailand NewsThai police officer who died pursuing suspect in Phrae honoured

    Thai police officer who died pursuing suspect in Phrae honoured

    A 22 year old police officer with a promising future, tragically died in the line of duty. He has been posthumously promoted and awarded special recognition following his brave actions while pursuing a suspect. Yesterday, November 14, National Police Chief Kittirat Phanphet revealed details surrounding the death of Sittiphong Kanta, a police officer from Sa-iab Police Station in Song district,…

  • Crime NewsPolice ‘sidecar’ into bust: Drug suspect nabbed in undercover sting

    Police ‘sidecar’ into bust: Drug suspect nabbed in undercover sting

    Police officers in disguise successfully apprehended a major drug suspect by blending seamlessly into the local community. Disguised as locals, they rode a sidecar motorcycle to the suspect’s home, where they arrested him without raising suspicion. Officers from the Elephant Warriors unit of the 434th Border Patrol Police Company in Phatthalung, led by Yothaphon Rungsawat, orchestrated the arrest. The team…

  • Thailand NewsYoung Thai police officer drowns pursuing suspect in Yom River

    Young Thai police officer drowns pursuing suspect in Yom River

    A 22 year old police officer from the Sa-iab Police Station tragically drowned while pursuing a drug suspect in the Yom River. His colleagues and family are devastated by this unfortunate incident. Sitthiphong Kanta, affectionately known as “Moo Art,” was a dedicated officer at the Sa-iab Police Station. The incident took place when he was in pursuit of a suspect believed…

  • Thailand NewsThai police develop influencers to combat cybercrime and aid public

    Thai police develop influencers to combat cybercrime and aid public

    National police chief Kittharath Punpetch is spearheading an innovative approach to bridge the gap between the Royal Thai Police (RTP) and the public by developing police influencers. This initiative aims to establish a direct connection with the community and serve as a primary resource for crime prevention and assistance. Kittharath emphasises that RTP influencers will be accessible channels for public…

  • Thailand NewsPolice sergeant dies after driving in wrong direction in Prachinburi

    Police sergeant dies after driving in wrong direction in Prachinburi

    A tragic road accident claimed the life of a police sergeant who was driving against traffic and collided head-on with a 10-wheeler lorry. The incident occurred yesterday, November 6, on a road in Prachinburi province, Central Thailand, leaving the sergeant dead at the scene. The accident took place at 7.50pm when police were alerted to a collision involving a white…

  • Crime NewsPattani police officer survives ambush after brave retaliation

    Pattani police officer survives ambush after brave retaliation

    Gunmen ambushed and shot a 52 year old police officer from Mayo Police Station in Pattani while he was riding his motorcycle home after prayers. The attack occurred in the evening but Abdulhadi, despite sustaining injuries, managed to return fire, causing the assailants to flee. The incident unfolded yesterday, November 4 around 8.30pm on a village road in Moo 1,…

  • Pattaya NewsGerman tourist crashes, injures cop at Pattaya checkpoint

    German tourist crashes, injures cop at Pattaya checkpoint

    A startling incident unfolded in Pattaya when a German tourist was arrested following a dramatic crash at a police checkpoint on Jomtien Road, Bang Lamung district, early yesterday. The crash left a traffic policeman seriously injured and prompted an extensive police pursuit. The incident occurred at 2.20am yesterday, November 2, when 30 year old Christopher Maximilian Walther, riding a Honda CB…

  • Thailand NewsTraffic officer accused of assaulting 13 year old boy in Sattahip

    Traffic officer accused of assaulting 13 year old boy in Sattahip

    A traffic officer in Sattahip, Chon Buri, allegedly assaulted a 13 year old boy by punching the teenager in the face multiple times after accusing him of revving his motorcycle engine. The boy’s mother, 35 year old Pornlada, is determined to seek justice for her son and has filed a complaint with the officer’s superiors. The incident occurred yesterday, October 27,…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket police to fast-track testimonies in The iCon Group case

    Phuket police to fast-track testimonies in The iCon Group case

    Phuket Provincial Police Commander Police Major General Sinlert Sukhum has directed all police stations on the island to fast-track the summary of testimonies in the case involving The iCon Group and submit them to Phuket Provincial Police. The directive was issued during a meeting held at the Phuket Provincial Police headquarters, which saw the attendance of superintendents from all local…

  • Bangkok NewsThai man’s livestream of police brutality in Bangkok sparks outrage (video)

    Thai man’s livestream of police brutality in Bangkok sparks outrage (video)

    A Thai man livestreamed claims of police brutality, sparking widespread online criticism. The video shows him being handcuffed and assaulted by officers in Bangkok. The incident has prompted discussions on appropriate police conduct. A video circulated online yesterday, October 8, capturing a man’s heated confrontation with a police officer. In the livestream, the man, who was handcuffed, alleged that he…

  • Thailand NewsThai transwoman’s German picnic turns into a viral police encounter (video)

    Thai transwoman’s German picnic turns into a viral police encounter (video)

    A Thai transwoman recounted an encounter with the police in Germany, sparked by a misunderstanding over loud noise while she and her German boyfriend were enjoying a picnic and livestreaming outside their apartment. The livestream video of the Thai transwoman, Chananthida “Pinky” Sanonok, went viral on the Thai TikTok app after it captured the moment German police officers approached them…

  • Thailand NewsTop cops transferred after Hua Hin nightclub shooting

    Top cops transferred after Hua Hin nightclub shooting

    Five senior police officers in Hua Hin have been abruptly transferred following a tragic shooting incident at an unlicensed nightclub. The incident, which resulted in the death of a soldier and injuries to three others, has rocked the resort town of Prachuap Khiri Khan. Among those reassigned on Monday is Police Colonel Kampanart Na Wichai, the station superintendent. This move,…

  • Crime NewsThai police suspend eight officers over online gambling probe

    Thai police suspend eight officers over online gambling probe

    The Royal Thai Police (RTP) chief has signed an order to temporarily remove eight close aides of former Police General Surachate Hakparn, better known as Big Joke, from their positions, pending a serious disciplinary investigation related to an online gambling case. National Police Chief Police General Torsak Sukwimol issued the directive yesterday, September 2, appointing an investigation committee to look into…