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- Thailand News
Drunk British tourist’s Pattaya night out ends in punch-up
A British tourist’s night in Pattaya went from bad to worse after he found himself in a brawl with two locals who’d offered to drive him home. Too drunk to secure a taxi, the man, thought to be in his 60s, ended up battered on the pavement with a broken nose, bruises, and cuts—after allegedly turning on his would-be rescuers.…
- Thailand News
Man slashed in head after row with fisherman in Phuket park
A late-night attempt to enter Phuket’s Chalermprakiat Park took a violent turn for one intoxicated man, who ended up with a head wound after clashing with a fisherman. The incident, which unfolded around 4.40am yesterday, November 18, saw 37 year old Ekkaphan Phuthi reportedly trying to enter the closed park gates near Suan Luang Rama IX. In his inebriated state,…
- Bangkok News
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…
- Crime News
Udon Thani family terrorised by local gang amid police inaction
A mother and daughter in Udon Thani are living in fear after a gang of local youths began terrorising their home by shooting guns into the air and throwing bottles. Despite filing a police report, police have yet to take significant action. Residents of Ban Tha Chuong Village in Udon Thani have reported severe disturbances caused by a group of…
- Thailand News
Ex-narcotics chief’s video tantrum on evading arrest causes uproar
A video has surfaced, causing a massive uproar as Police Lieutenant General Rewat Klinkesorn, the former head of the Narcotics Suppression Bureau, was shown advising a teacher on how to have his students attack comedian Udom Taepanich, without leaving evidence that could lead to police arrest. The clip has sparked a debate about the ethics of such actions and the…
- Thailand News
Songkran celebration turns violent in Phitsanulok with gang attack
A gang of youths caused a stir on the streets of Phitsanulok as the first day of Songkran turned violent and resulted in several serious injuries. The incident, which occurred on April 13, began when a group of young men climbed onto a vehicle and sexually assaulted a woman. After being confronted and asked to get off, they returned with…
- Thailand News
US Kick streamer provokes brawl in Thailand
A Kick streamer found himself in hot water during a night out in Thailand on Monday, as he broadcasted his escapades to his online audience. What started as a boastful declaration of wanting to engage in a brawl quickly turned into a confrontation with enraged locals. As the American national, known as Jino, strutted down a bustling street, his stream captured…
- Thailand News
Youth gang violence in Pattaya escalates over jeans
Violence erupted in Pattaya South at Laem Bali Hai Pier when a gang of approximately 30 youths descended on the area, wielding knives and seeking retribution over a pair of jeans. The confrontation left two young men injured, with one unconscious and the other with a severe head wound, prompting an urgent response from rescue services and local officials. Upon…
- Thailand News
Swiss retiree’s brutal attack on Thai woman sparks outcry in Trang
A shocking incident at a shopping mall in the city of Trang Yesterday left a 58-year-old Thai woman with severe injuries after a violent altercation with a 60 year old Swiss national, Dieter Matthias Straumann. The 25 year old victim’s son, Kritpong Kikkham, is resolute in seeking justice for his mother, who is now hospitalised with a prognosis of at…
- Pattaya News
Drunken altercation in Pattaya ends in injuries and property damage
In Pattaya, a heated altercation escalated into a violent incident in a rented room in the Nongprue sub-district, Banglamung district, Chon Buri province. The incident, which occurred at around 2am yesterday, ended in multiple injuries and a considerable amount of property damage. The police were first alerted to the situation when they received a call from the Nongprue Police Station…
- Phuket News
Phuket passenger van drivers’ brawl sparks public outrage
A violent altercation between two passenger van drivers erupted at the Ratsada Pier exit in Phuket. The incident, which was captured on video, circulated rapidly on social media yesterday, February 18, sparking widespread outrage. The video footage revealed a heated exchange between the drivers that eventually escalated into a physical brawl. One driver was seen being kicked while he lay…
- Thailand News
Udon Thani youth wreak havoc in neighbouring village
A violent clash between youth groups from neighbouring villages in Udon Thani province escalated into a full-blown conflict, leading to a series of disturbing incidents that have left residents living in fear. The feud, which has intensified over the past month, has seen teenagers armed with guns, explosives, and knives from the village of Ban Muang in Sakon Nakhon province,…
- Thailand News
Teen duo assaulted by Thai gang seeks justice after slow probe
A violent encounter left two teenagers severely injured after being attacked by a motorcycle gang known as Klong 10 in Pathum Thani Province, Thailand. The incident, which took place two months ago, has seen little progress in the investigation, prompting the victims to seek assistance from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB). On the night of November 30, last year, 18…
- Thailand News
Thai student suffers brutal punishment for playing game in computer lab
A 12 year old Thai student in Lam Plai Mat, Buriram Province, was reportedly beaten by a 40 year old mathematics teacher for playing a game called Takraw in the computer room. The boy, identified as A (name changed), returned home crying with a swollen forehead and multiple injuries on his neck and back. His grandfather, 70 year old Sompan,…
- Thailand News
Thai organisations rally for stricter enforcement of violence laws
Several civil society organisations have called on Thai authorities to intensify their efforts in the battle against violence towards women and children. They are advocating for the strict enforcement of laws against perpetrators of such violence and the creation of safe zones within communities to safeguard the vulnerable. Plan International, in collaboration with eight partners, including the ASEAN Children Foundation…
- Thailand News
Public concern over Thai student safety amid rising violence, reveals Dusit Poll
A survey by Dusit Poll, Suan Dusit University, revealed the public’s concerns over the safety of Thai citizens, particularly vocational students, following a recent spate of violent confrontations. The survey conducted from November 21 to 24, involved 1,161 respondents. The majority, 88%, agreed that all involved parties need to seriously collaborate and implement decisive preventative measures. An overwhelming 85.5% attributed…
- Crime News
Family feud: Dirty plates row boils over into violent clash in central Thailand
A heated dispute over unwashed dishes escalated into a violent encounter in a residence in Bang Pakong, Chachoengsao, on the night of yesterday. The family feud resulted in severe injuries and a police investigation, as revealed by Deputy Inspector Pataweekarn Prakobkaew. A 37 year old man, Montri, sought help from neighbours, bloodied and beaten, claiming he was attacked by his…
- Thailand News
Northeastern Thailand: Violent unrest at juvenile training centre leads to multiple injuries
A tumultuous incident occurred at the Korat Juvenile Training Centre, when 27 juveniles turned violent, injuring four others. The upheaval started with demands to release a gang leader, who was isolated following an interrogation today. Local authorities from Pho Klang Police Station and Huak 31 Rescue Unit were called in by officials from the Training and Youth Centre, Zone 3,…
- Thailand News
Southern insurgents wreak havoc in Tak Bai, chaos erupts
A group of 21 southern insurgents was caught on CCTV causing havoc in Tak Bai. They are suspected to be part of a group led by Muhammad Fami, a key operational leader. The incidents occurred in Tak Bai district and the boundary area of Muno sub-district, Su-ngai Kolok district, on the night of October 21. The insurgents planted bombs, fired…
- Thailand News
Internet star Lina Jung highlights squalid state of 100 million baht Bangkok complex home
Popular Internet idol Lina Jung recently exposed the shocking condition of her city-centre shopping complex home, worth over 100 million baht, which she has resided in for over 30 years. The building has been left in a squalid condition, filled with drugs, sanitary bags, and rubbish, prompting Jung to draw the attention of the Royal Thai Police and the Governor of…
- Crime News
Violent altercation tragically claims life of Pathum Thani man
A 34 year old man was tragically killed in a violent altercation in a rented room in Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, central Thailand. The incident, which occurred yesterday, at 8pm, was reported to the police by Wirawat Niyom Thatsap, a Khlong Luang Police Station investigator. The victim’s father, 57 year old Narin, who was heavily inebriated and sporting facial wounds,…
- Crime News
Temple rampage: Knife-wielding man threatens novices, injures officer
A 39 year old man went on a temple rampage wielding a knife and threatening to attack three novices. Upon receiving the report, a team of voluntary police officers rushed to the scene, with one officer sustaining injuries in the process. Upon reaching the temple rampage scene, located at Wat Pa Somanat Santayaram in Nong Khon Kwang, a 63 year…
- Crime News
Stabbing incident: Meth user fatally attacks friend over drug theft in Patthalung
A 21 year old man, high on eight methamphetamine pills, committed a brutal stabbing attack on his friend, inflicting 13 wounds that led to his death. The stabbing incident occurred yesterday and was promptly investigated by the local police who used CCTV footage to quickly apprehend the suspect. Officer Soros Chanapan, of Khao Chaison Police Station, Patthalung province, was informed…
- Crime News
Teenage gang violence: Perpetrators accused of fatal schoolboy killing in Nakhon Phanom road chase
A gang of six teenagers have been apprehended for their alleged involvement in the death of a 14 year old boy, who was attacked with weapons on August 19. The teenage gang violence incident took place by the roadside of a dual carriageway in Nakhon Phanom province of northeast Thailand. News reports advancing the teenage gang violence case details reveal…
- Crime News
Bangkok or bust: Local gang’s reign of terror and violence escalates in Sai Mai
A community in the Sai Mai neighbourhood of Bangkok is living in fear after being targeted by a gang wreaking havoc with violence, guns and homemade bombs. This news came to the forefront following a complaint lodged by a 71 year old woman, Lim Jaemsin, who has appealed for assistance after a series of terrifying events, including her grandson’s conflict…
- Thailand News
Child abuse allegations surround Samut Prakan father as violent videos surface online
Officers of Bang Kaew Police Station in Samut Prakan province, yesterday at 4pm, came to aid a 14 year old boy and his sister aged 10 in their residence. Their 39 year old father was apprehended for questioning following allegations by the children’s mother of child abuse. He was stated to have sent threatening video clips depicting violence against the…
- Pattaya News
Kuwaiti tourists clash with local Thais after minor accident in Pattaya
In the southern part of Pattaya, a minor road collision instigated an altercation between a group of Thai men and tourists from Kuwait. The incident was reported to the local police in the early hours of this morning, slightly before 1am. The clash transpired in an area popular with tourists, in front of an Islamic restaurant with no specific name…
- World News
Financial dispute: Online gaming leads to tragic real-life confrontation in South Korea
In South Korea, a chilling online feud case unfolded where authorities discovered a deceased man and another critically wounded inside a vehicle parked on a busy highway near the city of Azu South Jeolla province. The seemingly gruesome situation, according to the ongoing investigation, is believed to have stemmed from a deadly game designed to resolve a persisting financial dispute. Authorities…
- Crime News
Pattaya cops cracking down on teen violence
Pattaya cops are cracking down on teen violence after a series of late-night brawls. In the most recent incident on the city’s streets, two youngsters were shot while riding a motorbike on Wednesday night. Police have now caught several suspects from the incident, which occurred near the Sukhumvit Pattaya Karn Chang garage in the Naklua sub-district of Chon Buri’s Bang…
- Crime News
Early morning teen violence shocks Pattaya with gunshots and explosives
Pattaya was roused in the early hours of this morning by an incident of teen violence erupting onto the streets. The shocking incident took place at 4am today near the Sukhumvit Pattaya Karn Chang garage in the Naklua sub-district of Chon Buri’s Bang Lamung district. A group of adolescents took to guns and explosives to settle disputes. Two Thai men…
