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  • Thailand NewsPolice captures over 100 fake Labubu dolls, valued 100,000 baht

    Police captures over 100 fake Labubu dolls, valued 100,000 baht

    In a coordinated raid in Nonthaburi province, authorities seized over 100 unlicensed Labubu dolls and Art toys, collectively valued at over 100,000 baht. The Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) and the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) conducted the operation following complaints about fraudulent sales and counterfeit products causing public distress. The CPPD received numerous complaints from citizens about the rampant…

  • Thailand NewsCIB raids mall, seizes alleged uncertified art toys prompting debate

    CIB raids mall, seizes alleged uncertified art toys prompting debate

    Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) officers conducted a recent raid at a well-known shopping mall in the Bang Yai district. They confiscated a significant quantity of art toys being sold at an event due to the absence of necessary Thai Industrial Standards (TIS) certification. This action ignited a wave of online criticism and debate. The event, which was held inside the…

  • Thailand NewsScam raid exposes deputy mayor’s family fraudulent call centre

    Scam raid exposes deputy mayor’s family fraudulent call centre

    A coordinated crackdown on a call centre scam network in Nakhon Si Thammarat has led to a shocking revelation involving a deputy mayor’s family. The operation spanned seven locations, leading to the discovery of the deputy mayor’s involvement and her daughter’s role as a nominee. Early morning raids tore through the district of Nakhon Si Thammarat, targeting the sprawling network…

  • Thailand NewsRolling the dice: Thai sting nabs duo in high-stakes gambling bust

    Rolling the dice: Thai sting nabs duo in high-stakes gambling bust

    The Thai authorities apprehended a 34 year old man and a 19 year old woman in a sophisticated sting operation targeting an illegal online gambling ring that reportedly saw monthly transactions averaging 50 million baht per month. Kittinan The coordinated search led by Major General Warawut Wattanakornbancha, head of the Special Branch Police, along with his team, spanned four locations…

  • Thailand NewsVice versus virtue: Cyber police seize naughty knick-knacks

    Vice versus virtue: Cyber police seize naughty knick-knacks

    In a significant crackdown on illegal pharmaceuticals and sex toys, Thai Cyber Police arrested a 43 year old vendor, seizing a large haul of contraband. This operation took place today at a second-hand car tent in Yala province following an undercover purchase that led to the discovery of the storage location. The directive for the operation came from the head…

  • Thailand NewsMassive meth lab busted in Suphan Buri with 4 million pills seized

    Massive meth lab busted in Suphan Buri with 4 million pills seized

    A clandestine methamphetamine production operation was dismantled in Suphan Buri, Thailand, after a joint police raid, resulting in the seizure of over four million methamphetamine pills and the arrest of two key suspects. Late yesterday, under the management of high-ranking officers including the Region 7 Chief of Police and his deputies, along with the Suphan Buri Provincial Police, a covert…

  • Pattaya NewsUnlicensed Pattaya party villa raided restoring peace for locals

    Unlicensed Pattaya party villa raided restoring peace for locals

    Peace has been restored in Pattaya, as a noisy, reportedly unlicensed pool villa was raided by authorities yesterday evening. The operation was spurred by complaints from residents, who were disturbed by the loud music and partying emanating from the villa. Weekit Manarojkit, the Banglamung District Chief, directed his deputy, Pornchai Sang-iad, to spearhead a team of officials in raiding the…

  • Thailand NewsKaraoke bar owner nabbed for trafficking girls in Thailand

    Karaoke bar owner nabbed for trafficking girls in Thailand

    Authorities have arrested a karaoke bar owner for allegedly trafficking underage girls from Thailand and Laos, some under 15 years old, into sex work. Today the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) conducted a raid, led by Police Major General Sarawut Jantawong and his team, apprehending 63 year old Rombai at her establishment in Pakkad District, Bueng Kan Province. The operation was…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya police raid reveals 21 Burmese living illegally

    Pattaya police raid reveals 21 Burmese living illegally

    In Pattaya, a police raid led by Police Lieutenant Colonel Weerachai Thinkhamut, Superintendent of the Immigration Police for Chon Buri province, resulted in the arrest of 21 Burmese nationals living illegally in rented properties on Soi Kho Phai. The operation, which took place around midday yesterday, April 24, was instigated following complaints from locals about the disruptive behaviour of the…

  • Thailand NewsNakhon Pathom dairy raid reveals years of hygiene neglect

    Nakhon Pathom dairy raid reveals years of hygiene neglect

    Royal Thai Police (RTP) raided an illicit dairy operation in Nakhon Pathom, uncovering a shocking lack of hygiene standards where workers bottled products with bare hands, a practice that has been ongoing for five years. The raid exposed several products, including the popular Mae Kim Lai’s floating candied palm seed drink, produced without the necessary Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…

  • Thailand NewsThai police bust illegal lender for extreme rates and data breach

    Thai police bust illegal lender for extreme rates and data breach

    Thai authorities apprehended 37 year old man at his residence for running an illegal money-lending enterprise that charged exorbitant interest rates of 8% per week. The operation, led by senior police officials, uncovered not only evidence of the illicit business but also a trove of personal data harvested from individuals, signalling a breach of Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act. Yesterday,…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket police raid underground gambling den, 32 arrested

    Phuket police raid underground gambling den, 32 arrested

    A clandestine gambling establishment in Talat Yai, Phuket, was stormed by the police in the wee hours of yesterday, resulting in the apprehension of 32 individuals. The raid, orchestrated by Police Colonel Prathueng Phonmana, superintendent of Mueang Police Station, unfolded just after 12.30am at a three-storey building on Chanacharoen Road. The police encountered an open-door venue, leading them to two…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket karaoke bar raided, operator arrested for child prostitution

    Phuket karaoke bar raided, operator arrested for child prostitution

    An illicit karaoke establishment in Phuket‘s Rassada district, found to be providing sex services by girls as young as 13 years old, was raided by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), ultimately leading to the arrest of the female operator. The arrest was part of a larger police initiative aimed at individuals involved in the procurement of minors for sexual services.…

  • Pattaya NewsThai trio arrested in Ban Bueng raid with drugs and firearms seized

    Thai trio arrested in Ban Bueng raid with drugs and firearms seized

    A trio of Thai men, hailing from the Ban Bueng area in Chon Buri, were apprehended by local law enforcement during a police raid. Police from the Ban Bueng Police Station conducted the operation, which resulted in the seizure of drugs and firearms from the suspects’ abode. The raid was set into motion following an informant’s tip-off. The primary suspect,…

  • Thailand NewsThai authorities bust Chinese-funded counterfeit cosmetics ring causing hair loss

    Thai authorities bust Chinese-funded counterfeit cosmetics ring causing hair loss

    A Chinese-funded warehouse was raided and counterfeit cosmetics and hair straightening products were seized. These fraudulent products, sold online, resulted in significant hair loss for many consumers. The operation revealed that the warehouse was selling an astonishing 3 million units per month. Witthaya Sriprasertphap, an officer from the Royal Thai Police, along with Anuwat Rakcharoen, Chattha Nakkaew, Weeraphong Klaithong, and Veerachai…

  • Thailand NewsThai police raid gambling den, seize assets over 1 million baht

    Thai police raid gambling den, seize assets over 1 million baht

    A gambling den in Nakhon Si Thammarat’s Muang district was raided on Thursday evening, resulting in the arrest of nearly 130 people and the seizure of assets worth approximately 1 million baht. The Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) executed the raid in Soi Kru Somboon, located on Saphan Yao Road in Tambon Na Kian, following a lead hinting at the…

  • Crime NewsPhuket police crackdown on crime boosts safety for visa-free tourists

    Phuket police crackdown on crime boosts safety for visa-free tourists

    In a span of seven days, Phuket police apprehended 64 individuals in an effort to bolster the safety measures for tourists from China and Kazakhstan who are visiting under a visa-free arrangement. The Phuket Provincial Police’s campaign is primarily aimed at curbing crime rates, particularly drug-related offences, to uphold Phuket’s reputation as a safe tourist destination. According to a report…

  • Crime NewsBuzzkill: CIB busts counterfeit mosquito repellent ring spanning three provinces in Thailand

    Buzzkill: CIB busts counterfeit mosquito repellent ring spanning three provinces in Thailand

    The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) recently apprehended a manufacturer of counterfeit mosquito repellent in Samut Sakhon, along with three distribution points across three provinces. The counterfeit products, containing hazardous chemicals, were discovered today, and a total of 227,000 boxes worth 4.54 million baht were seized. The CIB’s investigation was sparked by the discovery of two Chinese mosquito repellent brands sold…

  • Crime NewsBeauty clinics raid in Bangkok: Over 940 items seized for illicit use of cosmetics

    Beauty clinics raid in Bangkok: Over 940 items seized for illicit use of cosmetics

    The Central Criminal Investigation Bureau (CCIB) led by Major Anan Nanasombat, with Surasak Vichaisak, Director of Health Support Services, and Paisan Dankhum, Secretary of the Food and Drug Committee, today announced the results of a raid on four beauty clinics in Suan Luang, Bueng Kum, Dusit and Wang Thonglang. The clinics were found to be illicitly using cosmetics as substitutes…

  • Thailand NewsSamrong beauty clinics raided for explicit content and unregistered products

    Samrong beauty clinics raided for explicit content and unregistered products

    Recently, a beauty clinic in the Samrong area and its Chai Samoraphum branch were raided by Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA), health service support and Consumer Protection Police Division officials. The investigation, which was prompted by revealing and provocative content uploaded to YouTube, uncovered more than 500,000 followers on a content creator’s channel. This marketing strategy, however, has caused…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket nightclubs raided for late trading, serving alcohol to minors

    Phuket nightclubs raided for late trading, serving alcohol to minors

    Two Phuket nightclubs in the Kathu district have been raided by officials from the Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) and the Volunteer Defense Corps (OrSor). The clubs, the Ratree Club and Mahanakorn Phuket were accused of late trading, public disturbance, serving alcohol to minors, and operating without proper permits. The raids were carried out early this morning after a plain-clothes officer confirmed…

  • ExpatsPolice close nightclub after raid on Pattaya Walking Street

    Police close nightclub after raid on Pattaya Walking Street

    Pattaya Police will recommend the closure of a popular nightclub to the provincial governor after the venue’s repeated license violations on the district’s notorious Walking Street. Flexx Club on Walking Street in tambon Nong Prue, Bang Lamung district, was raided by police in the early hours of this morning for violating legal operating hours. The raid, led by Pattaya Police…

  • Crime NewsPolice raid Pattaya club, find no license

    Police raid Pattaya club, find no license

    Police in Pattaya seem to believe that tourists crave the safety and security of club raids each night. That was the reason given for the latest in a long series of nearly nightly raids on clubs and nightlife entertainment venues last night. In the early hours of this morning, police shut down a club that was operating after legal hours…

  • Crime NewsPattaya venue may be closed after repeated drug raids

    Pattaya venue may be closed after repeated drug raids

    An entertainment venue that has been raided and shut down several times, may now be permanently closed after the latest raid. Pattaya Police did not name the nightclub but reported that the venue was found to be operating illegally and after hours, with drugs found inside, during a routine patrol of the entertainment district of Bang Lamung. Pattaya Police were accompanied…

  • Business NewsHuge Bangkok bar raided as police arrest underage and customers for drug possession

    Huge Bangkok bar raided as police arrest underage and customers for drug possession

    Despite the ‘official’ closing time for nightlife venues around Bangkok being extended to midnight, from 11pm, on June 1, many venues have continued to push their luck with authorities for the last few months. This venue since February. Yesterday morning Pathumwan district police raided a bar in Bangkok’s Rong Muang area after receiving a tip off that the venue had been…

  • Thailand NewsTwo officers accused of stealing motorbikes from police station’s evidence department

    Two officers accused of stealing motorbikes from police station’s evidence department

    Two police officers in southern Thailand are being accused of stealing 36 motorbikes, which had been confiscated from suspects. The motorbikes had been seized from suspects and were being kept at the police station in Songkhla as evidence. The officers allegedly sold the stolen motorbikes to other police officers. A former police station superintendent accused the two officers of stealing…

  • Pattaya NewsPolice raid art gallery opened as nightclub, 100 partygoers reportedly fled from police

    Police raid art gallery opened as nightclub, 100 partygoers reportedly fled from police

    In another police raid in Pattaya, more than 100 people reportedly fled a party held at a local art gallery at 10:30pm last night, past the 9pm cutoff time for alcohol sales at restaurants. The Pattaya News says partygoers were jumping fences and climbing out windows to flee from police at the Ma Ha Na Cafe and Art Gallery in…

  • Thailand video newsThailand Pass, Boiling Blood, Freedom Of Speech | Thaiger Bites | Ep.54

    Thailand Pass, Boiling Blood, Freedom Of Speech | Thaiger Bites | Ep.54

    Jay and Tim go through your video messages, comments and feedback from Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and Thaiger Talk forum on the website as they talk about a life worth living.

  • Thailand video newsThailand Top Stories | Quarantine like to be waived for vaccinated travellers on November 1 | October 12

    Thailand Top Stories | Quarantine like to be waived for vaccinated travellers on November 1 | October 12

    Natty gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and Southeast Asia: Quarantine like to be waived for vaccinated travellers from 10 countries, Alcohol ban likely to be lifted by December, Tham Luang cave complex will reopen on Friday, Indonesia to reopen borders to travellers from 18 countries, Vietnam workers…

  • Phuket NewsPolice suddenly began raiding Patong bars selling alcohol

    Police suddenly began raiding Patong bars selling alcohol

    While it’s been illegal for bars to open in Thailand and the selling or consumption of alcohol in public is forbidden, police have been looking the other way as patrons sneak beers in bars in Patong, the famous entertainment and nightlife district in Phuket. But after over a month of this occurring under the radar, police have begun raiding and…