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Thailand News
Chon Buri fisherman catches crocodile instead of fish
A local fisherman in a natural waterway in Mueang Hua Thanon, district Panat Nikhom, Chon Buri, was startled when his catch turned out to be a crocodile instead of a fish. This incident prompted a warning to residents about the potential presence of a mother crocodile in the area. The fisherman, 35 year old Pornsak, shared that he had taken…
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Thailand News
Man found dead on marble bench at Chon Buri health centre
A man was discovered deceased in an unusual position on a marble bench at the entrance of Nong Ri Health Centre in Mueang, Chon Buri, on August 9. He had no identification, about 3,000 baht in cash, and a single Myanmar currency note of 200 kyat. Police are investigating the cause of death. Police were alerted at 3pm and, alongside…
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Thailand News
Surat Thani temple abbot found with drugs, monks defrocked
The abbot of a well-known temple in Surat Thani, along with other monks, tested positive for drugs following a raid in which drug paraphernalia was discovered. The Office of National Buddhism immediately defrocked them, and legal proceedings are underway. Amorn Chuachu, the district chief of Koh Samui in Surat Thani province, led a team of administrative officers in collaboration with…
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Thailand News
Tragic fall claims life of 66 year old in Mae Hong Son
A 66 year old man tragically died after falling from the second floor of his home in Mueang district, Mae Hong Son province. His blind wife was unaware of his death until their son discovered the body yesterday, August 10. Police Lieutenant Suwan Charoensuk from Mueang Mae Hong Son Police Station, along with medical staff from Srisangwan Hospital and volunteers…
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Thailand Weather Updates
Heavy rain warning for 44 provinces in Thailand
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a warning for heavy rain across 44 provinces, with particularly intense rainfall expected to cover 70% of northeastern Thailand. Residents are advised to be cautious of flash floods and forest runoff while attention is drawn to Typhoon Podul. The weather forecast for the next 24 hours highlights heavy rainfall in the north, northeast,…
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Crime News
Thai soldiers seize 13,000 packs of untaxed cigarettes near border
Soldiers from the Burapha Task Force, in collaboration with excise officials, confiscated more than 13,000 packs of untaxed foreign cigarettes hidden within a sugarcane plantation near the Thai-Cambodian border in Sa Kaeo province in the early hours of today, August 10. The operation, conducted jointly by the Burapha Task Force, the Aranyaprathet Special Task Unit, and the 1204th Ranger Company,…
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Crime News
Nightclub raid in Nonthaburi uncovers drugs, 16 test positive
A raid on a popular nightclub in the Prachachuen area led to chaos as over 300 patrons were startled, leaving drugs scattered on the floor. Numerous people tested positive for drugs. The venue is well-known, and its owner has previously been in the news. At 1am today, August 10, Nonthaburi province chief Chun Natthadet Kangsukul, along with administrative officers and…
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Thailand News
Python invades Thai home, elderly woman loses cat
A 74 year old woman experienced a tense night after a large python entered her home in Ang Thong province, leading to the disappearance of one of her five cats. The elderly woman, identified as Kasorn, reported hearing strange noises during the night before encountering the snake. The incident occurred today, August 10. The local emergency services and the Poh…
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Crime News
Burned car with skeleton found at Khao Khom Ma cliff
The owner of an MG sedan has presented evidence to investigators after his vehicle, missing for two years, was discovered burnt out at the bottom of a cliff in Khao Khom Ma, Phitsanulok province. Inside, human skeletal remains were found. The vehicle was rented by a woman yesterday, August 9. On August 7, the charred remains of the car, along…
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Bangkok News
Man stabbed in Bangkok after confrontation over a glance
A confrontation over a glance led to a 40 year old man stabbing a 48 year old with a knife outside a bank in Bangkok’s Thon Buri district. The assailant was apprehended by bystanders and later charged by police. Police Colonel Suraphat Rattanatraiwong from Buppharam Police Station received the report of the stabbing incident. The altercation took place on the…
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Crime News
Violent snooker game dispute leaves man hospitalised in Pattaya
In Pattaya, Thailand, at midnight today, August 10, the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Centre was alerted to a violent assault in Soi Boonsamphan 15. Rescue volunteers arrived promptly to assist the injured person. Upon arrival, they discovered relatives of the victim and rescue workers administering first aid to Picheth Naruenram, a 44 year old construction contractor. Picheth had suffered a…
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Crime News
Bangladeshi tourist robbed of 25,500 baht by Thai women in Pattaya
In Pattaya, Thailand, on August 9, at approximately 3.20am, 32 year old Bangladeshi national Mohammad Farhad Hossan reported an alleged assault and robbery at the Pattaya City Police Station. The incident supposedly occurred earlier that day, with Hossan informing Police Lieutenant Colonel Sai Jai Khamjulla, the officer on duty, about the ordeal. Hossan recounted that at around 12.10am, he was…
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Pattaya News
Chinese man with firearm surrenders after Pattaya store standoff
In central Pattaya, panic ensued when a Chinese national wielded a firearm and sought refuge inside a convenience store near Soi 8. The incident took place at around 12.19am on August 8. When police arrived, they found the convenience store encircled by a crowd of local vendors. Police promptly cleared the area, evacuating bystanders from the dangerous zone amid chaotic…
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Pattaya News
Australian robbed of 7,000 baht by duo in Pattaya hotel
In Pattaya, Thailand, a 47 year old Australian national, Vetrov, reported a theft to Police Lieutenant Colonel Saijai Khamjulla, an investigator at Pattaya City Police Station, yesterday, August 9, around 4am. Vetrov stated that the incident occurred after he met a woman while walking along Pattaya Beach at approximately 3am. Vetrov mentioned that he invited the woman, who claimed to…
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Pattaya News
Chinese woman rescued from Pattaya hotel balcony in dramatic operation
In Pattaya, Thailand, a dramatic rescue operation took place yesterday, August 9, at 1pm, as emergency services worked diligently for over 90 minutes to safely rescue a 28 year old Chinese woman from a 16th-floor balcony at a luxury beachfront hotel. The woman, described as having a tomboyish appearance and struggling with depression, was rescued by responders after a delicate…
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Pattaya News
Thai police arrest 58 foreign workers in illegal employment raid
In Chon Buri province, Thai police conducted a significant raid on an industrial estate, resulting in the arrest of 58 foreign workers for illegal employment. The operation, conducted yesterday, August 9, was part of a larger initiative directed by the National Police Chief to address illegal labour practices. Police Lieutenant General Saksira Phuek-am, Commander of the Tourist Police Bureau, oversaw…
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Thailand News
Thailand permits agricultural drones under strict regulations
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has announced that agricultural drone operations will be permitted tomorrow, August 11 under stringent conditions, with a continued nationwide ban on other drones until August 15 or further notice. Both the drone and its operator need registration with the CAAT, along with obtaining agricultural flight authorisation. Operators must possess a clean record, operating…
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Crime News
Thai soldiers injured by landmine near Cambodia border
Three members of the Thai military sustained injuries from a landmine explosion during a routine patrol near the Thai-Cambodian border in Kantharalak district, Sisaket province, yesterday morning, August 9. This marks the fourth incident since mid-July where Thai soldiers have been harmed by mines in contested border regions. Previous incidents have seen the army attribute the mines’ placement to Cambodian…
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Pattaya News
Loan shark operation busted in Pattaya, 26 Chinese nationals arrested
A loan sharking operation run by Chinese nationals was dismantled in a raid at a luxury pool villa near Pattaya, resulting in the arrest of 26 people. Chon Buri provincial police confirmed the arrests in Bang Lamung district on Saturday, following a tip-off. ดูโพสต์นี้บน Instagram โพสต์ที่แชร์โดย The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) Police conducted the raid on August 8 at a…
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Thailand Weather Updates
Thailand braces for heavy rainfall and potential flash floods
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather warning for August 10, predicting increased rainfall across Thailand, with heavy rains expected in the northeast, east, and the west coast of the south. This weather change is attributed to a low-pressure system over northern Laos and Vietnam, coupled with a stronger southwesterly monsoon affecting the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the…
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Thailand News
Fire at Phetchaburi plastic factory causes damage worth millions baht
A fire erupted at a plastic bag manufacturing factory early today, August 7, causing significant damage worth millions of baht. Emergency services battled the blaze for over two hours at the Universal Flexible Packaging Company in Phetchaburi province, marking the third such incident at the site. Police Lieutenant Colonel Sompong Khamtawee of Khao Yoi Police Station in Phetchaburi province received…
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Phuket News
Phuket police seize 10,000 meth pills, arrest drug suspects
Phuket officials have confirmed the arrest of two suspected drug traffickers and the seizure of 10,000 methamphetamine pills in an operation aimed at dismantling drug networks in Kathu. This initiative is part of the ongoing No Drugs, No Dealers campaign. The operation, involving the Phuket Provincial Administration and Thalang and Kathu district offices, is aligned with the Ministry of Interior’s…
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Pattaya News
Chinese Tourist robbed after night with Pattaya bar girl
A Chinese tourist’s night out in Pattaya turned sour after he woke up alone in his hotel room to discover that 8,000 baht had vanished, along with the woman he had brought back from a local beer bar. At around 11.06pm yesterday, August 6, Jiang Peng, a 38 year old Chinese national, filed a complaint with Police Sub-Lieutenant Kittipong Thalaengkan…
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Crime News
Foreigner arrested in Phuket for illegal work at bike rental
In Kathu, Phuket, a foreigner has been apprehended for illegally working at a motorcycle rental business, amid an ongoing effort by the Tourist Police to address unauthorised employment of foreigners. The Phuket Tourist Police reported that officers from Investigation Division 2 of the Tourist Police Bureau 3, led by Police Lieutenant Colonel Pittaya Thepmuang, carried out a raid at ONE…
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Crime News
Police bust major drug gang seizing 336 kg of narcotics
Police apprehended a major drug trafficking gang, seizing 314 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine and 22 kilogrammes of ketamine, intended for distribution in Bangkok. The network is linked to a previously arrested gang from Wang Thonglang in May. At 1pm yesterday, August 6, at the Metropolitan Police Bureau Division 8, several high-ranking officers, including Police Lieutenant General Siam Boonsom and Police…
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Crime News
Thai tyre factory closed for illegal hazardous waste transport
The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand has ordered the closure of Prince Chengshan Tire (Thailand) Co., Ltd. due to repeated violations involving the illegal transport of hazardous waste from its factory without permission. This action follows previous incidents, including the seizure of tyres lacking Thai Industrial Standards (TIS) and tampered production dates. On July 31, the Industrial Estate Authority shut…
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South Thailand News
Illegal cigarette trade in Songkhla cripples local businesses
The Thai Tobacco Trade Association has raised alarms over the rampant distribution of illicit cigarettes in Songkhla province, which has impacted over 4,000 legal tobacco retailers and forced the closure of about 200 small shops. Thanyasaran Sangthong, the association’s executive director, revealed that Songkhla ranks second in the country for illegal cigarette infiltration, severely affecting local tax revenue. The president…
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Crime News
Mystery surrounds death of woman in Samut Prakan apartment
In Samut Prakan, neighbours were shocked to discover the body of a 59 year old woman in her apartment after she failed to send her usual morning greetings for two consecutive days. Police are currently reviewing CCTV footage and awaiting autopsy results to determine the cause of death. Today, August 7, Police Lieutenant Colonel Phatthakorn Chainoi of Bang Phli Police…
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Crime News
Coffee vendor caught after 10km highway chase in Thailand
A coffee vendor was apprehended after a 10 kilometre pursuit on a highway for allegedly shooting a loan shark to death. The incident occurred yesterday, August 6, when the suspect reportedly became enraged over insults to his parents. The Central Investigation Bureau, led by Police Lieutenant General Jiraphop Phuridech, and the Highway Police Division, under the direction of Police Major…
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Crime News
Influencer arrested with drugs and vehicles in Suphan Buri raid
A prominent influencer has been arrested along with the seizure of methamphetamine and several vehicles after being linked to a major drug network in Suphan Buri. The operation was conducted by Suphan Buri police and the Region 7 investigative team yesterday, August 6. Under the direction of Police Major General Wacharin Prasopdee and Police Colonel Peera Atsawapiboonphon, the police apprehended…
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Crime News
Cambodian national investigated in Buriram for data links
Police in Buriram are investigating data from three mobile phones belonging to 36 year old Vin Da, a Cambodian national, who was arrested for allegedly sending information to Cambodia. Police discovered a firearm, Cambodian military uniforms with a captain rank, and insignia of BHQ, Hun Sen’s bodyguard unit. Vin admitted to being part of the BHQ unit but claimed to…
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Thailand News
Wild elephants roam 40km for Thai produce, sparking concerns
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has reported that wild elephants are straying beyond their forest habitats in eastern Thailand, travelling over 30 kilometres in search of food. Atthapol Charoenchansa, the department’s director-general, stated that elephants are attracted to the taste of local produce such as durians, mangosteens, bananas, and sugarcane, which are more appealing than their…
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Crime News
Suphan Buri police seize 2.4 million meth tablets, arrest teens
Police in Suphan Buri seized over 2.4 million methamphetamine tablets and detained two 17 year olds involved in transporting the drugs from northern Thailand. Police Colonel Thaththep Lertlakmiphan, superintendent of Dan Chang Police Station, led the operation to apprehend a major drug trafficking gang from the north. The operation took place on Highway 333 in Village No. 3, Wang Khan…
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Road deaths
Pickup and sedan plunge into pond after collision near Thammasat
A collision between a pickup truck and a sedan took place near Thammasat University, Rangsit Centre, resulting in both vehicles plunging into a pond. The incident occurred on Phahonyothin Road today, August 7. Police Lieutenant Supachai Chamchoi from Khlong Luang Police Station received the report and attended the scene alongside traffic officers and emergency services. At the location, a Nissan…
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Thailand Weather Updates
Thailand braces for severe thunderstorms and strong winds
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a warning for thunderstorms across Thailand, with the north and south regions expected to face the heaviest downpours. Residents are advised to be cautious of strong winds and heavy rain, particularly in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea, where waves could reach up to 2 metres. In the next 24 hours,…
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Crime News
Man survives ambush and canal crash after late-night trap
A 27 year old man was lured into a late-night meeting by a woman known as Tawan, only to be ambushed and shot at, resulting in a harrowing 20-kilometre escape that ended with his car crashing into a 2-metre deep canal. The police are urgently pursuing the suspects. At 2am today, August 6, Police Lieutenant Sawak Srikaew, deputy inspector of…
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Crime News
Police dismantle illegal gambling ring, seize assets worth 56 million baht
Police dismantled an illegal gambling operation linked to Auto888vip.com, seizing assets worth 56 million baht, including luxury vehicles valued at 10 million baht and a collection of high-end jewellery and watches. The operation reportedly generated around 20 million baht monthly from online gambling activities. Today, August 6, Police Lieutenant General Trirong Phiwphun, head of the Technology Crime Suppression Division, directed…