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  • South Thailand NewsBRN operative arrested in Yala for planned January attack

    BRN operative arrested in Yala for planned January attack

    Police apprehended a Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) operative involved in a 2017 bombing incident while he was hiding in Than To district, Yala province. The suspect confessed to entering the village with plans to attack yesterday, January 6. Police received reports from locals about a suspicious man blending in with residents in the Mueang 6 Santi 2 village, Mae Wat…

  • South Thailand NewsSuspect’s escape leads to soldier’s death in Pattani crash

    Suspect’s escape leads to soldier’s death in Pattani crash

    A tragic incident unfolded yesterday, December 25, when a suspect involved in a security case seized control of a vehicle’s steering wheel, causing it to veer off the road into a fruit orchard. This action resulted in one soldier’s death and injuries to three others. The suspect managed to escape during the ensuing chaos. Police had been conducting a coordinated…

  • Crime NewsBlanket coverage: Cops nab fugitive napping in the rain

    Blanket coverage: Cops nab fugitive napping in the rain

    A drug suspect who had been on the run was finally apprehended while sleeping under a blanket in a local pavilion, amidst cool, rainy weather. Startled by the police, he awoke in shock. Police had been pursuing him for a year. Yesterday, December 17, officers from the 434th Border Patrol Police Company in Phatthalung, led by Yotaphon Rungsawat, successfully arrested…

  • 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…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok drug gang suspect at large after shooting at police

    Bangkok drug gang suspect at large after shooting at police

    A suspect from a drug gang in Bangkok remains at large after firing five shots at police to facilitate his escape. His accomplice, who was apprehended, was found with 160,000 methamphetamine pills and 1 kilogramme of crystal methamphetamine hidden in the car’s boot. Yesterday, October 22, around 10.30pm, police officers led by Rangsang Sonsingh, along with Sanchai Keerirat and Wutthichai…

  • Crime NewsTeen suspect dies after escaping police and jumping into canal

    Teen suspect dies after escaping police and jumping into canal

    A 17 year old suspect died after escaping from custody and jumping into the Saen Saeb Canal while being transported to Min Buri Juvenile Court. Despite a search effort, his body was found drowned. Police Lieutenant Colonel Phichitphon Ratchakom from Min Buri Police Station received a report on October 4 about a 17 year old male juvenile suspect, who had…

  • Crime NewsPolice arrest key suspect in brutal Kalasin double murder

    Police arrest key suspect in brutal Kalasin double murder

    Police apprehended a key suspect in the brutal murder of two cattle traders, a father and son, whose bodies were found in the back of a pickup truck in Kalasin province, Thailand. The investigation continues as police pursue other members of the alleged gang involved in the crime. Police are investigating the murder of 62 year old Rian, and 32…

  • Crime NewsBang Lamung police arrest drug suspect with meth in Takhian Tia

    Bang Lamung police arrest drug suspect with meth in Takhian Tia

    Bang Lamung police investigators arrested a drug suspect on September 13 in the Takhian Tia area of Bang Lamung, Chon Buri. The suspect, identified as Anan, was found with 72 methamphetamine pills and 13.81 grammes of crystal methamphetamine in his possession. The arrest stemmed from an earlier bust on August 12, when Bang Lamung officers detained three individuals. These individuals,…

  • Thailand NewsCouple escape police custody, arrested after dramatic manhunt

    Couple escape police custody, arrested after dramatic manhunt

    A couple involved in a theft case managed to escape from a police station, crossing provincial borders and disguising themselves to evade capture. The husband, driven by sympathy for his wife and their child, orchestrated the breakout. Suspected of theft, 20 year old Naranya was picked up near Sattahip Police Station by a man identified as 36 year old Arthit,…

  • Thailand NewsSuspect in Sattahip vanishes from police station after alcohol theft

    Suspect in Sattahip vanishes from police station after alcohol theft

    A daring escape took place yesterday at Sattahip Police Station when a suspect was whisked away by an accomplice, leaving police scrambling for clues. The suspect, who had been apprehended for stealing alcohol from a local mall, managed to flee the scene with the help of a man on a motorcycle. At 1.52pm, the Chief of Sattahip Police Station in…

  • Thailand NewsThai court remands Chaowalit after nine-hour interrogation

    Thai court remands Chaowalit after nine-hour interrogation

    Police have detained Chaowalit “Paeng” Thongduang, who remains resolute after nine hours of interrogation, denying all allegations against him. He was remanded by the Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Court before being flown to Bangkok. Officers from Nakhon Si Thammarat City Police Station escorted Chaowalit from his cell to the provincial court early today, ensuring strict security throughout the journey. The…

  • Crime NewsGhostly sale tale: Mall workers stunned as murder victim’s phone is sold

    Ghostly sale tale: Mall workers stunned as murder victim’s phone is sold

    A chilling incident at a well-known shopping mall left many stunned after a hooded man sold a murdered victim’s mobile phone. The mysterious hooded man was allegedly the dead man’s ghost. Shop employees were shocked to see a man in a blue shirt, later identified as the deceased, following the suspect the entire time. The gruesome murder case took place…

  • Thailand NewsNotorious Thai fugitive’s alleged accomplices detained in ongoing manhunt

    Notorious Thai fugitive’s alleged accomplices detained in ongoing manhunt

    Two suspects were detained for allegedly aiding in the escape of the notorious fugitive, Chaowalit, also known as Sia Paeng Nanod. The fugitive escaped from Maharaj Nakorn Sri Thammarat Hospital and turned himself into the police in Pattalung province before being transferred to Muang Nakorn Sri Thammarat Police Station for further investigation. Jakree, or Big, confessed to being close friends…

  • Thailand NewsNarcotics suspect drowns in canal escape bid during Pathum Thani police raid

    Narcotics suspect drowns in canal escape bid during Pathum Thani police raid

    A narcotics suspect in Pathum Thani drowned after attempting to escape law enforcement by jumping into a canal. The police had been extending the results of their drug sting operation when the individual reacted by discarding his drugs and attempting to flee by jumping into the water. The incident took place in the Rangsit Prayoonsak Canal, in front of the Siwalee…

  • Thailand NewsFugitive wanted for attempted murder captured after 20 years on the run

    Fugitive wanted for attempted murder captured after 20 years on the run

    A fugitive suspected of attempted murder and evading capture for nearly two decades was ultimately arrested by police In Nakhon Si Thammarat. The fugitive in question had been employed as a firefighter at the Khu Khwang Fire Station. The arrest for attempted murder on October 12 was conducted by a unit from the Crime Suppression Division (CSD), acting on an…

  • Crime NewsCourier dispute in Bangkok company leads to stabbing, suspect on the run

    Courier dispute in Bangkok company leads to stabbing, suspect on the run

    A violent altercation between two couriers from a particular company resulted in one man being stabbed and the other fleeing the scene. The conflict arose from an ongoing dispute over job distribution. The courier dispute incident occurred today. Police Captain Pansa Amarapitak, head of Thonglor Police Station, along with the police lieutenant and the deputy head, are overseeing the investigation.…

  • Crime NewsThe “web” of deceit: Wanted gambling kingpin caught at Don Mueang Airport

    The “web” of deceit: Wanted gambling kingpin caught at Don Mueang Airport

    A wanted figure connected with a high-profile web gambling case involving a staggering 140 million baht was apprehended at Don Mueang Airport after arriving from Singapore. The 38 year old man, firm in his denial of all charges, has been detained for further investigation. Just past 1.30am on Wednesday, at Don Mueang Airport, a specialised unit from the Immigration Checkpoint 2…

  • Thailand NewsPolice arrest key suspect in Nakhon Nayok murders

    Police arrest key suspect in Nakhon Nayok murders

    Standing shirtless in the sun on the roadside, a local man in Nakhom Nayok had a rude awakening this morning when police arrested him as a key suspect in the murder of two men and the wounding of another earlier this month. The man was arrested this morning when around 300 local and provincial officers searched the Bang Somboon area…

  • Crime NewsFormer Nakhon Sawan officer will face perjury charges over suspect’s cause of death

    Former Nakhon Sawan officer will face perjury charges over suspect’s cause of death

    The now-ousted Nakhon Sawan police station chief will face perjury charges for his statement on the cause of death of the suspect. The former superintendent of the Mueang station, Thitisan Utthanaphol, is accused demanding a 2 million baht bribe from the suspect and placing plastic bags over the suspect’s head, killing him. Thitisan, known as “Joe Ferrari” for his collection…

  • Thailand NewsPhuket murder suspect charged with attempted rape

    Phuket murder suspect charged with attempted rape

    Yesterday, Phuket police charged Teerawat Thothip, the 27 year old accused of killing a Swiss tourist, with attempted rape. The commissioner of Provincial Police Region 8, Kitrat Phanphet, says there is enough evidence to substantiate an attempted rape charge against Teerawat. Last Saturday, Teerawat was arrested following the police’s discovery of Nicole Sauvain-Weisskopf’s body 2 days prior. Kitrat says the…

  • Phuket NewsUPDATE: Phuket police claim they have arrested a suspect in the murder of the Swiss Sandboxer

    UPDATE: Phuket police claim they have arrested a suspect in the murder of the Swiss Sandboxer

    UPDATE: In later reports today Thai media have variously described the suspect as a 33 year old Burmese, a 27 year old Thai and, with Thai PBS, not sure… but police will make a statement in a media conference later. “Police say there will be a press conference tomorrow about the murder of the Swiss tourist. They insist the suspect…

  • Thailand NewsSuspect arrested in murder of noodle shop owner

    Suspect arrested in murder of noodle shop owner

    A manhunt has concluded in the northern Thai province, Chiang Mai. Police were looking for a man who allegedly killed a 63 year old noodle seller. Despite being rushed to a hospital, the woman who had suffered stab wounds to her neck and back would later be pronounced dead. Police say they were called to a roadside noodle stand. Once…

  • Crime NewsPolice arrest suspect who allegedly killed Covid patient and 7-Eleven clerk

    Police arrest suspect who allegedly killed Covid patient and 7-Eleven clerk

    Police have arrested the suspect who allegedly shot and killed an employee at a Bangkok 7-Eleven and then broke into a Pathum Thani field hospital, killing a Covid-19 patient early this morning. 23 year old Kawin Saengnilkul, a former special forces soldier, was reportedly holding a person hostage at a relative’s home in Ranong when the police arrive at the…

  • Crime NewsSuspect arrested for allegedly shipping heroin to Taiwan – VIDEO

    Suspect arrested for allegedly shipping heroin to Taiwan – VIDEO

    Police in Bangkok yesterday arrested a suspected member of a drug smuggling ring, believed to be shipping heroin to Taiwan, hidden in souvenirs and carried by couriers posing as visitors returning to Taipei. Officers of the Narcotics Suppression Bureau, acting on an arrest warrant, nabbed Penthai Khamhom at a parcel delivery office in Huai Khwang district. A search of the…

  • Northern Thailand NewsSuspect in brutal 2007 murder caught in Kanchanaburi

    Suspect in brutal 2007 murder caught in Kanchanaburi

    A suspect in the brutal 2007 murder of the mother and elder brother of a senior public prosecutor has been arrested. 56 year old Prawit “Tor” Ketsakun, was arrested in Pak Praek, in the western Kanchanaburi province. He denies involvement, claiming he was just sitting in a van. Police say that on August 21 2007 a group of men went…

  • Crime NewsSurat Thani murder suspect nabbed after 12 years

    Surat Thani murder suspect nabbed after 12 years

    The prime suspect in a Surat Thani murder investigation has been arrested after 12 years on the run, in the western Kanchanaburi province. Police from the Crime Suppression Division arrested 77 year old Sakol Wichaidit today, in the parking lot in front of Sangkhlaburi Hospital. He was subseqently transferred to central district police station in Surat Thani. The arrest follows…

  • Northern Thailand NewsSuspect arrested in Korat murder of 29 year old mother

    Suspect arrested in Korat murder of 29 year old mother

    Police in Isaan’s Nakhon Ratchasima province yesterday arrested an air-conditioning repairman for the murder of a 29 year old mother, the Thai wife of a Singaporean businessman at her house in the central city district. Police found 26 year old Theeraphol Duangkrathok, of Chaiyaphum province, hiding in a rough shelter in a paddy field in the province’s Nong Bunmak district.…

  • Northern Thailand NewsDrug suspect shot dead after slashing officers in Nong Khai

    Drug suspect shot dead after slashing officers in Nong Khai

    An alleged drug dealer was killed and 2 police officers wounded in a police raid in Isaan’s Nong Khai province yesterday afternoon. Nong Khai police say 3 of their officers were engaged in the shooting incident with the suspect, 25 year old Parinya Yeunnan, in Meechai subdistrict. According to a police spokesman: “Officials tracked down the suspect, a Nong Khai…

  • Northern Thailand NewsAccomplice in Chiang Rai robbery found hanging in Phayao forest

    Accomplice in Chiang Rai robbery found hanging in Phayao forest

    The alleged motorcycle driver in a recent Chiang Rai robbery has been found hanging in a forest in the upper northern Phayao province, in an apparent suicide. Two men pulled off the daring daytime robbery of more than a million baht in Chiang Saen district last Monday. Both men were then tracked down by police. The first suspect, identified only…

  • Northern Thailand NewsParents believe murdered Mukdahan girl was killed by a local

    Parents believe murdered Mukdahan girl was killed by a local

    The body of 3 year old girl, missing since Monday, was found naked and apparently strangled in a forest in the northeastern province of Mukdahan on Thursday. Now her parents believe their daughter was killed by a local villager. “Nong Chompoo’’ Wongsricha went missing on May 10. After a massive search involving some 500 officers and volunteers, police in Dong…