Udon Thani

  • Thailand NewsUdon Thani mother forces Thai-British girl into abuse by stepfather

    Udon Thani mother forces Thai-British girl into abuse by stepfather

    A 15 year old girl from Udon Thani province revealed that her biological mother forced her into a relationship with her stepfather, starting at the age of 11. This abuse continued for four years, coinciding with her biological father’s illness and subsequent death. Chalida Palamat, the head of the Pen Nueng Foundation, along with Udon Thani Social Development and Human…

  • Thailand NewsMistaken identity: Teens attacked outside Udon Thani police station

    Mistaken identity: Teens attacked outside Udon Thani police station

    A tragic incident unfolded outside Ban Dung Police Station in Udon Thani province as a group of teenagers allegedly attacked an 18 year old and his 16 year old friend, leaving them with severe injuries. The altercation, which occurred at 3.13am yesterday, January 3, resulted in the older teenager suffering a brain haemorrhage. The motive behind the assault remains unclear,…

  • Thailand NewsDisturbed man allegedly butchers dog for sale in Udon Thani

    Disturbed man allegedly butchers dog for sale in Udon Thani

    A shocking incident unfolded yesterday in Udon Thani’s Ban Dung district when a disturbed individual allegedly killed a dog and displayed its butchered remains for sale. The dog, believed to have fled in panic due to new year fireworks, fell victim to the man’s disturbed behaviour. Upon receiving reports from concerned residents, Werapol, the administrator of the Bandung Update Facebook page,…

  • Crime NewsDecomposing body found in Udon Thani forest prompts investigation

    Decomposing body found in Udon Thani forest prompts investigation

    A decomposing body of a woman was discovered in a forest opposite the Department of Forestry in Sri That, Udon Thani, sparking an investigation to determine the cause of death and locate her relatives. Police believe she died approximately five days ago. Yesterday, December 25, Police Lieutenant Colonel Chinphan Sungkaew, Deputy Superintendent of the Sri That Police Station, disclosed that…

  • Thailand NewsUdon Thani: Sports shoes blunder leaves seller with 80k baht loss

    Udon Thani: Sports shoes blunder leaves seller with 80k baht loss

    An incident involving a misunderstanding over second-hand shoes seemingly abandoned in a park in Udon Thani province has left a resident of Ang Thong distraught after a social media post led to the unintended distribution of her merchandise. A Facebook user shared an image of locals selecting second-hand shoes, mistakenly suggesting they were free for the taking. This post resulted…

  • Thailand NewsSole searching: Locals sprint to grab second-hand shoes left in park

    Sole searching: Locals sprint to grab second-hand shoes left in park

    Thousands of second-hand running shoes were left in a public park, leading locals to flock and collect them eagerly. This surprising occurrence took place at the Thung Nong Naman public park in Ban Huakhu, Muang Phia subdistrict, Kut Chap district, Udon Thani province. The event was initially shared by a Facebook user, Charoon Boonjuang, who posted images of the shoes…

  • Thailand NewsPaws and reflect: Workers celebrate well-done Udon Thani dog rescue

    Paws and reflect: Workers celebrate well-done Udon Thani dog rescue

    Rescue workers in Udon Thani were filled with joy after successfully rescuing a stranded dog from a well near a fishpond on Tham Chedi Road in Mueang district. The heartwarming scene unfolded yesterday, December 19, when the team from Udon Thani’s Songserm Tham Foundation received a call for assistance from locals, who reported hearing a dog trapped in a well for…

  • Thailand NewsThai masseuse pleads for justice amid singer’s tragic death

    Thai masseuse pleads for justice amid singer’s tragic death

    The seasoned Thai masseuse entangled in a whirlpool of controversy following the untimely death of luk thung singer Chayada “Phing” Praohom in the heart of Udon Thani, appealed for justice. The 20 year old Thai singer tragically succumbed two months after a controversial neck-twisting procedure. While an autopsy has cleared the massage of blame, questions and suspicions still linger. Chayada,…

  • Thailand NewsTeen killed in crash, 400 meth pills found in car

    Teen killed in crash, 400 meth pills found in car

    A collision between a car and a motorcycle resulted in the tragic death of a teenage girl, with police discovering 400 meth pills in the car involved. The car driver, 71 year old Chanyut, denies ownership of the drugs, questioning why would he wait for the police if they were his. Police Captain Prem Tiamtua of Udon Thani City Police…

  • Thailand NewsFatal shooting at Udon Thani concert leaves community in shock

    Fatal shooting at Udon Thani concert leaves community in shock

    A tragic altercation at a Pu Pongsit concert in Udon Thani yesterday led to a shooting which ultimately led to the death of one attendee and severe injuries to another. The incident unfolded yesterday, December 6, at 1.30am, when 22 year old Suphawit and 18 year old Theeraphat attended the annual Thung Si Muang festival concert and encountered a rival…

  • Thailand NewsElderly man loses 120k baht cash and gold in Udon Thani

    Elderly man loses 120k baht cash and gold in Udon Thani

    An elderly man is in distress after losing a substantial sum of money while tending to his cattle in a field. The incident occurred yesterday, December 3 in a village in Udon Thani, where the 85 year old man misplaced 80,000 baht in cash along with a gold ring worth 41,000 baht, totalling 121,000 baht. The elderly man, identified as…

  • Thailand News5.4 million meth pills seized in Central and northeast Thailand

    5.4 million meth pills seized in Central and northeast Thailand

    Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) officers intercepted two illicit drug trafficking networks, seizing a staggering 5.4 million methamphetamine (meth) pills valued at over 150 million baht. The events unfolded yesterday, November 27, with the arrest of two suspects involved in separate but related drug cases. Jiraphop Puridet, Police Lieutenant General, and Sopon Sarapat, Montree Teskhan, Charungsak Jamroon, and Phattawut Onchoay, announced…

  • Thailand NewsFood poisoning: Cruise ship chef found dead in Udon Thani hotel

    Food poisoning: Cruise ship chef found dead in Udon Thani hotel

    A 47 year old chef working on a cruise ship was found dead in his hotel room in Udon Thani province, apparently due to severe food poisoning which led to a heart attack. The incident was reported at 5pm yesterday. Officers from the Na Kha sub-station, led by investigative officer Watthapong Chamnongudom, responded to the scene at a hotel in…

  • Thailand NewsTeenage girl arrested for child abduction attempt in Udon Thani

    Teenage girl arrested for child abduction attempt in Udon Thani

    A teenage girl attempted to abduct a three year old boy from a local temple in Udon Thani province, causing panic among residents. Concerned that she might harm the child due to her apparent drug-induced state, villagers promptly alerted the police. Upon receiving the call, officers from the local police station quickly arrived at the scene in Ban Pornsawan, Soi…

  • Politics NewsThaksin leads critical local election battle in northeast Thailand

    Thaksin leads critical local election battle in northeast Thailand

    The upcoming Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) chief election in Udon Thani has drawn national attention as Thaksin Shinawatra, the influential figure behind the ruling Pheu Thai Party, leads campaign efforts against the emerging People’s Party challenger. The November 24 election pits Pheu Thai’s candidate Sarawut Petchpanomporn against the People’s Party’s Kanisorn Khurirangon in what analysts view as a significant test…

  • Thailand NewsUdon Thani: Image of revered monk in the sky sparks lottery frenzy

    Udon Thani: Image of revered monk in the sky sparks lottery frenzy

    A miraculous event unfolded yesterday, November 14, at Wat Mai Burapharam in Udon Thani, captivating locals during a religious ceremony. Clouds formed into the likeness of the seated monk, prompting a fervent rush for lottery tickets bearing the number 652. During the ceremony, led by the well-known monk Phra Achan Pornsak, the sky offered a mystical spectacle. As he chanted…

  • Thailand NewsThaksin to fire up Pheu Thai campaign in Udon Thani province

    Thaksin to fire up Pheu Thai campaign in Udon Thani province

    Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is back in the political spotlight as he gears up to boost the Pheu Thai Party’s campaign in a major way. Thaksin is expected to make his return to the stage in Udon Thani next week, marking his first public address since ending his self-imposed exile in August last year. The 74 year old’s…

  • Thailand NewsUdon Thani shop owner thanks Thao Wessuwan for lottery win

    Udon Thani shop owner thanks Thao Wessuwan for lottery win

    A local shop owner in Udon Thani province held a ceremonial offering in gratitude for a lottery win yesterday, November 6. The ceremony took place at the front of a sculpting shop located at house number 141, Ban Nongpan, Village 14, Nong Mek subdistrict, Nong Han district. The shop owner, Phayao Tuthum, and her husband and relatives conducted a ceremony to…

  • Crime NewsMolotov attack in Udon Thani leaves teen critically injured

    Molotov attack in Udon Thani leaves teen critically injured

    A violent altercation in Udon Thani left a young man seriously injured after being attacked with Molotov cocktails. The incident unfolded when a group of youths targeted 18 year old Taa at a notorious intersection known for frequent disturbances. Footage from a nearby CCTV camera captured the harrowing scene, showing Taa and his 18 year old friend Art being pursued…

  • Thailand NewsTeenagers’ trouble brews: Duo ‘crashes’ party, sparks punch-up

    Teenagers’ trouble brews: Duo ‘crashes’ party, sparks punch-up

    Two teenagers forcibly entered a home where four men were drinking and instigated a confrontation, resulting in a physical altercation. The incident, which took place yesterday, October 30, at 10.30pm, led to the police from Non Sung Police Station in Udon Thani being summoned to a village in the Non Sung sub-district. Upon arrival, the police found the two teenagers,…

  • Thailand NewsTragic fall claims life of Udon Thani man, dog stays by side

    Tragic fall claims life of Udon Thani man, dog stays by side

    A tragic discovery was made when the body of a 43 year old man was found lifeless under mysterious circumstances after apparently falling from his bed in Udon Thani province. The man’s loyal pet dog, a one year old Shih Tzu named Luk Moo, stayed close by his side, refusing to leave. Police Lieutenant Colonel Ratchaphon Morarat, an investigator at…

  • Thailand NewsLottery hopefuls rush to Udon Thani as lucky numbers sell out

    Lottery hopefuls rush to Udon Thani as lucky numbers sell out

    Crowds of lottery enthusiasts flocked to Kham Chanod in Udon Thani to buy the lucky numbers 451 and 154, derived from incense sticks at the sacrificial table of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua’s son, Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse, completely selling out the lottery stalls. Today, October 16, reports from Kham Chanod Island, located in the Naga King’s realm of Wang…

  • Thailand NewsVillage in Udon Thani draws crowds after 18 million baht lottery win

    Village in Udon Thani draws crowds after 18 million baht lottery win

    The village of Naka in Udon Thani has become a significant destination for devotees after tourists reported winning 18 million baht in the lottery. This rare occurrence prompted a major ritual to honour the revered figures of Phraya Srisattanakarat and Prasat Phor Phu Srisuttho. Today, October 14, at Naka Village in Mueang district, Udon Thani, Anon Saennan, the founder of…

  • Crime NewsPolice investigate suspicious friend in Udon Thani stabbing

    Police investigate suspicious friend in Udon Thani stabbing

    A police investigation is intensifying as they uncover suspicious behaviour from a friend following the stabbing death of a 25 year old man at a traditional Thai event. The victim’s mother, still in shock, expresses her profound grief and disbelief over the tragic incident. Police in Udon Thani are actively investigating the murder of Sawit, who was fatally stabbed during…

  • Thailand NewsThai family prays for son’s release from Hamas captivity in Gaza

    Thai family prays for son’s release from Hamas captivity in Gaza

    The Sriaoun family gathered in their local church in Kut Yang, Udon Thani yesterday, October 6, their voices filled with emotion as they prayed for the safe return of their oldest son, 32 year old Watchara, believed to still be held captive by the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. Watchara Sriaoun is among six Thais believed to be held in Gaza…

  • Thailand NewsMan high on meth terrifies employee at Udon Thani petrol station

    Man high on meth terrifies employee at Udon Thani petrol station

    A petrol station employee in Udon Thani was left terrified when a man, barefoot and behaving erratically, approached her while she was resting in the office. The man then groped himself and attempted to rush at her, prompting her to flee for help. Police later apprehended him, discovering he was under the influence of methamphetamine (meth). Police officers Udon Suksiri…

  • Thailand NewsVillage headman in Udon Thani kills son in self-defence

    Village headman in Udon Thani kills son in self-defence

    A tragic event unfolded when the village headman of Nong Wua So district in Udon Thani province, found himself in a life-and-death situation with his youngest son who was under the influence of methamphetamine (meth). The confrontation ended with the village chief fatally shooting his son in self-defence after the latter fired at him. The incident occurred yesterday, October 2.…

  • Thailand NewsWoman admits to 10,000 baht theft from Udon Thani disabled man

    Woman admits to 10,000 baht theft from Udon Thani disabled man

    A 34 year old Thai woman turned herself in at Na Som Police Station in Udon Thani province amidst allegations of withdrawing 10,000 baht from a disabled man’s account. She claimed she intended to share the money with him but he reported the incident first. The man, 63 year old Somdee Plangsee, reported to officers at Na Som Police Station…

  • Thailand NewsElderly man drowns while crossing broken bridge in Udon Thani

    Elderly man drowns while crossing broken bridge in Udon Thani

    Two elderly men attempting to cross a broken bridge to reach their rice fields faced a tragic incident when they fell into the fast-flowing stream, resulting in one drowning while the other managed to survive. Yesterday, September 26, local news from Udon Thani reported that the head of the Udon Thani Highway Police Rescue Centre, Witaya Phanla, received an urgent…

  • Thailand NewsUdon Thani family booted out by mother-in-law, walks 60km

    Udon Thani family booted out by mother-in-law, walks 60km

    A man, his wife, and their three children in Udon Thani province were forced to walk over 60 kilometres back home after being kicked out by his mother-in-law, only to be assisted by kind-hearted police officers who provided transportation and financial aid. Chompoonut Chaiwan shared a story on Facebook about a family pushing a cart from Nong Han Hospital to…