Uthai Thani

  • Thailand NewsMan surrenders after fatal shooting over SIM card in Uthai Thani

    Man surrenders after fatal shooting over SIM card in Uthai Thani

    A man has turned himself in after allegedly fatally shooting his uncle in a dispute over a mobile phone SIM card. The gunman, who was previously an assistant village headman, resigned following a positive drug test. Today, July 16, 36 year old Kritsana surrendered to police investigator Wasawat Sittirach at Sawang Arom Police Station in the Uthai Thani province. Kritsana…

  • Thailand NewsMobile SIM card dispute leads to fatal shooting in Uthai Thani

    Mobile SIM card dispute leads to fatal shooting in Uthai Thani

    A heated argument over a mobile phone SIM card ended tragically when a man shot his uncle dead at the front door of their home. The gunman, a former village assistant headman, had resigned after testing positive for drugs. Wasawat Siphipob, an investigator at Sawang Arom Police Station in Uthai Thani province, received a report yesterday, July 15, at around…

  • Thailand NewsFather and daughter targetted by gunmen over land dispute

    Father and daughter targetted by gunmen over land dispute

    A father and daughter are living in fear after their home was targeted by gunmen, prompting them to post police reports on their door and trees to deter further attacks. The incident is believed to be linked to a dispute over valuable land. Kamin, a 74 year old homeowner in Thung Pho, Nong Chang District, Uthai Thani Province, reported that…

  • Thailand NewsNorth Thailand: Man pleads with estranged wife who left with monk

    North Thailand: Man pleads with estranged wife who left with monk

    A Uthai Thani man is pleading for his estranged wife to return after she allegedly left with a monk. The Thai man, 61 year old Sanan, made a tearful appeal through the media, urging his 53 year old wife, Nanthawan to come back to their home in Nong Chang district. Sanan expressed his willingness to forgive her relationship with the…

  • Thailand NewsUthai Thani homeowner gets 5,000 baht bill after meter upgrade

    Uthai Thani homeowner gets 5,000 baht bill after meter upgrade

    A homeowner in Uthai Thani was in for a shock when she received an electricity bill that surged to over 5,000 baht, a steep increase from the usual monthly payment of around 300 baht, following the installation of a new digital meter. Despite complaining to the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), the issue remains unresolved. A citizen from the Uthai Thani municipality…

  • Thailand NewsThai police colonel commits suicide in Uthai Thani

    Thai police colonel commits suicide in Uthai Thani

    A high-ranking Thai police officer committed suicide yesterday evening, sparking an investigation into the circumstances that led to the drastic move. The incident, involving Police Colonel Kosol Jaipechdee, took place at a busy intersection in Uthai Thani province, directly in front of a well-known shopping complex. The provincial police chief, Major General Narongdech Saksumboon, visited the scene to oversee the…

  • Thailand NewsNorth Thailand: Unique black turtle sparks intrigue and hope among villagers

    North Thailand: Unique black turtle sparks intrigue and hope among villagers

    A large black turtle, weighing over 6 kilogrammes, caused a stir among local villagers who were seeking good fortune. The turtle’s owner, 45 year old Natee Jaisaen discovered the unique creature today, December 15. The turtle’s distinct markings under its belly, resembling powerful talismans, have further ignited the local community’s intrigue. Natee, the owner of the house located at 82…

  • Thailand NewsUthai Thani resident scoops 60 million baht in BAAC Gold Bag lottery

    Uthai Thani resident scoops 60 million baht in BAAC Gold Bag lottery

    A lucky resident of Ban Khok, Uthai Thani, became the latest millionaire after winning the first prize in the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) Gold Bag lottery. The winner walked away with a staggering 60 million baht in the first draw of the lottery. The BAAC Thailand Facebook page announced the news yesterday. The post congratulated the new red-label…

  • Thailand NewsDeputy Interior Minister’s whirlwind day: Prayers, fire, and fashion in Bangkok

    Deputy Interior Minister’s whirlwind day: Prayers, fire, and fashion in Bangkok

    Deputy Interior Minister Chada Thaiseth started his day with religious activities, then assisted in a fire incident during the day, and ended it at a fashion show in Bangkok, showcasing his versatile persona. The deputy interior minister revealed the incident of rescuing an elderly woman from a burning building in Uthai Thani yesterday. While attending a merit-making event yesterday, he…

  • Northern Thailand NewsSevere drought in Uthai Thani prompts wildlife migration, risks for locals

    Severe drought in Uthai Thani prompts wildlife migration, risks for locals

    Uthai Thani’s Huay Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary is grappling with a severe drought attributed to the El Nino phenomenon, prompting elephants and various other species to migrate into nearby regions in search of food, according to an official announcement. The sanctuary’s wildlife breeding station chief, Tonsak Nipanan, stated that wildlife has encroached upon the station’s area and beyond. The breeding…

  • Road deathsDangerous road claims another victim as pickup crashes into tree in northern Thailand

    Dangerous road claims another victim as pickup crashes into tree in northern Thailand

    A pickup truck veered off a road in Uthai Thani and crashed into a tree on a local farm yesterday, resulting in severe injuries to the driver. Locals stated that the stretch of road where the accident occurred is particularly treacherous and has been the site of multiple fatalities. Lan Sak Police Station last night received a report of a…

  • Thailand NewsWoman’s body found in Uthai Thani pond, community mourning

    Woman’s body found in Uthai Thani pond, community mourning

    News from the northern Uthai Thani province in Thailand revealed the heartbreaking story of an elderly woman, whose body was discovered yesterday after disappearing from home. Having sparked a frantic search involving her three children and half a hundred neighbours, the 76 year old woman was eventually found dead in a pond. Police officers from Taluk Du Police Station in…

  • Thailand NewsFatal handgun accident in Uthai Thani casts shadow over memorial preparations

    Fatal handgun accident in Uthai Thani casts shadow over memorial preparations

    A shocking incident unfolded in the early hours of this morning when a playful test of a handgun amongst friends took a fatal turn. A gathering at a residence in the Uthai Thani district descended into panic as one individual was fatally shot. The tragedy occurred amidst preparations for a religious ceremony. Despite immediate hospitalisation, the 38 year old victim’s…

  • Thailand NewsDeadly dispute over food: Man shoots wife, surrenders to police in Thailand

    Deadly dispute over food: Man shoots wife, surrenders to police in Thailand

    A man in Uthai Thani province, Thailand, shot and killed his 35 year old wife after arguing over food preparation, before surrendering to the police. The couple’s child was left distraught, asking who they would live with following the tragic incident. Today, police in Uthai Thani were informed by the village head that a fatal shooting had occurred the previous…

  • Pattaya NewsLoan shark sends goons to attack man in hospital and steal his car

    Loan shark sends goons to attack man in hospital and steal his car

    Some people never heard the phrase “don’t kick ’em while they’re down” and it shows. A man who is receiving medical treatment in a Chon Buri hospital was brutally attacked in his hospital room by debt collectors. Four men entered his room, beat him, and then grabbed his car keys and took off. They found his car in the parking…

  • Thailand NewsGrandson makes wax model of deceased grandma “to make grandpa happy”

    Grandson makes wax model of deceased grandma “to make grandpa happy”

    A young Thai man from Uthai Thani province in northern Thailand made a life-size wax model of his deceased grandma to ensure that his grandpa doesn’t get lonely. Grandpa liked the idea so much that he requested his grandson to make a wax version of himself too, before he dies, so that he can see himself and his wife sitting…

  • Thailand NewsEndangered tiger tracked by Thai wildlife officials dies aged 9

    Endangered tiger tracked by Thai wildlife officials dies aged 9

    An endangered tiger known as ‘Thanakorn’ who lived in a national park in the northern province of Uthai Thani has died at age nine. The news was posted yesterday on Thailand Tiger Project’s Facebook page. On Tuesday evening, Thailand Tiger Project received an electronic notification saying “expiration detected” linked to an ID number belonging to Thanakorn the tiger. The team…

  • Northern Thailand NewsWeeklong wandering tiger returned safely to wildlife sanctuary

    Weeklong wandering tiger returned safely to wildlife sanctuary

    The hunt for a tiger that wandered from his wildlife sanctuary in Uthai Thani is finally over. After a week of meandering the surrounding areas – and attracting public attention on news and social media sites – Vichit the tiger has been located and has returned safely to its natural habitat in Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary. Vichit is wearing…

  • Thailand NewsWildlife officials search for Bengal tiger roaming across three provinces

    Wildlife officials search for Bengal tiger roaming across three provinces

    A Bengal tiger has reportedly been roaming across three provinces and wildlife officials have been searching for the wildcat, which was last seen leaving a forest in the Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary in Uthai Thani. The tiger, named “Vijit,” is wearing a tracking collar and the signal emitted from the collar showed the big cat in a eucalyptus plantation…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesCommunities around the Chao Phraya River see more flooding

    Communities around the Chao Phraya River see more flooding

    Around Thailand, riverside communities have been plagued with flooding as the high tides have raised water levels on the Chao Phraya River. In Nonthaburi and Pathum Thani, there are no floodwalls and residents are being warned against possible flooding again today. The Chao Phraya River will likely reach its highest level of the year with today’s high tide, bringing flooding…

  • Crime News7 year old daughter helps police prevent father’s suicide

    7 year old daughter helps police prevent father’s suicide

    When police in the central plains province of Uthai Thani learned of a shooting incident they rushed to the scene to find a woman with a gunshot wound to her face and a man threatening to shoot himself in the head. Rescue workers rushed the woman to hospital while police tried to calm the man down and stop him from…

  • Environment NewsFires continue devouring Thailand’s North

    Fires continue devouring Thailand’s North

    Despite prohibitions on agricultural burning, wildfires continued ravaging forests across Thailand yesterday, especially in the North. Satellite images charting the progress of large fires yesterday morning showed the number of hotspots in the north had risen from 823 on Friday to 1,334. A total of 3,238 forest fires were recorded nationwide. Mae Hong Son province had the highest number of…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesWeekend flooding threatens provinces in the Chao Phraya basin

    Weekend flooding threatens provinces in the Chao Phraya basin

    PHOTO: tna.mcot.net The Royal Irrigation Department has issued an urgent flood alert for seven provinces as more water is released from the reservoirs feeding the Chao Phraya dam at Chai Nat province in central Thailand (map below). Residents in the seven provinces are being advised to monitor water levels closely as the water is released. Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Sing…