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Two young men drown after being swept out to sea at Laem Pho Beach
Two young men died after being swept out to sea whilst swimming with friends at Laem Pho Beach in Pattani province, authorities said. The incident occurred on 24 January 2026, when a group of five teenagers entered the sea amid strong wave conditions along the coastline of Laem Pho subdistrict, in Yaharing district. At 9.44am, emergency services received a report…
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Man arrested after fatal stabbing of his 89-year-old grandmother
Police arrested a 44-year-old man after the fatal stabbing of his 89-year-old grandmother at a family home in Udon Thani province, north-eastern Thailand. The suspect told investigators he believed he was possessed by two spirits at the time of the incident. The killing occurred at a residence in Nong Hai subdistrict, Mueang district. Officers from Huai Luang Police Station responded…
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Loan shark gang member arrested in Kanchanaburi after years on the run
A former member of a loan shark gang has been arrested in Kanchanaburi after fleeing authorities for more than two years, police said on 24 January 2026. The suspect, identified by police as Mr Kittisak, aged 37, was detained at a residence in Moo 2, Tha Makham subdistrict, Mueang Kanchanaburi district. The arrest followed an outstanding warrant issued by Chiang…
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Man arrested for killing his girlfriend by cutting out her tongue
Police in Nakhon Si Thammarat arrested a 44-year-old man in connection with the killing of his girlfriend at a resort in Mueang district, following a reported surrender late on 23 January 2026. At about 9.00pm, Pol. Lt. Col. Ekachai Pholkaset, Deputy Superintendent of Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Police, received a report from local residents that a man had confessed to…
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Cocaine trafficking ring dismantled by Bangkok police
Thai police arrested four suspects in connection with a cocaine distribution network operating in Bangkok and surrounding provinces, following a three-month investigation led by the Royal Thai Police and the Narcotics Suppression Bureau. The arrests were announced on 24 January 2026, after officers concluded a coordinated operation involving the Metropolitan Police Bureau, the Office of the Narcotics Control Board, and…
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Father denies receiving money over daughter’s sexual assault allegation
The father of an 18-year-old woman involved in a misconduct case has publicly denied receiving any money from lawyer Kaew, following claims that he demanded financial compensation. On 24 January 2026, at approximately 11.53am, the father, who owns a tailor shop, released a public statement addressing claims that he accepted money from the accused lawyer. He stated that neither he…
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Attempted murder suspect arrested after armed attack
Police arrested a 35-year-old man on 24 January 2026 in connection with an armed attack on a family home in Roi Et province. The arrest took place at around 10.24am after officers from the Crime Suppression Division located the suspect in Samut Sakhon province. The operation was carried out under the direction of senior division commanders following the issuance of…
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Public prosecutor found dead in car near his own child’s school
A public prosecutor was found dead inside his car near a school entrance in Khon Kaen Province on 23 January 2026, police said. Ban Ped Police Station received a call at about 6.30pm about a man found unresponsive inside a vehicle parked on a roadside near a school in Ban Wa Subdistrict, Mueang District. Officers secured the area and coordinated…
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Lopburi man severely burned after two-hour disappearance
A man in Lopburi province was rushed to the hospital with serious burn injuries today, January 23, after returning home in a critical condition, covered in burns and smelling of petrol. Police from Tha Hin Police Station were alerted around 12.45pm to a house in Moo 2, Pho Kao Ton subdistrict, Mueang Lopburi district, where rescue personnel and hospital staff…
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Thailand to redefine normal sweetness in drinks as 50% sugar
Thailand’s Department of Health (DoH) is preparing to roll out a new national standard for sugar levels in made-to-order beverages, with the normal level of sweetness soon to be equivalent to 50% sugar, a move aimed at reducing excessive sugar consumption. The announcement came today, January 23, following a strategic meeting held on January 15 to define policy direction and…
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Thailand monitors Nipah virus threat following Indian outbreak
Thailand’s Department of Disease Control (DDC) has issued a public alert today, January 23, over the Nipah virus following an outbreak in India, urging coordination with the One Health network to prevent potential spread into the country. The DDC confirms on its Facebook page that it is closely monitoring the situation and is fast-tracking coordination with the One Health network.…
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Elderly driver smashes into Trat factory, blames gear failure
An 80 year old man accidentally crashed his car into a bottled water factory in Trat province yesterday after allegedly experiencing a gear malfunction that left him unable to brake. The incident took place at a water factory located in a small alley in Ban Nong Bua, Wang Krachae subdistrict. CCTV footage captured the moment a black sedan entered the…
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Finnish tourist’s stolen AirPods lead to drug bust on Koh Pha Ngan
A stolen pair of wireless earphones, Apple AirPods, helped police on Koh Pha Ngan uncover a large cache of illegal drugs yesterday, January 22, after a Finnish tourist reported a theft at her accommodation. The case began at around 10.15am when a 29 year old Finnish woman sought help from Koh Pha Ngan Tourist Police after discovering her belongings had…
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Thailand Video News | Tourists clash at Chiang Rai’s white temple over photo rules, Naked Norwegian tourist causes stir on Pattaya beach
Today we’ll be talking about a violent clash between Thai’s and Taiwanese at a Chiang Rai landmark, serious allegations against a police officer involving a minor, and a shocking attack on a homeless man, but don’t worry, feel good news is on the way at the end to send you off into your weekend. Tourists Clash at Chiang Rai’s White…
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Thai travellers targeted in rising visa scam wave, VFS warns
As outbound travel from Thailand continues to climb, travellers are constantly reminded to watch out for visa-related scams, with increasing reports of fraudulent appointment letters and illegal charges for priority processing. VFS Global, the official visa outsourcing partner for 26 governments in Thailand, issued the warning this week as more Thai travellers prepare for their travels abroad. According to Simon…
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Young Finnish girl rescued from alleged captivity in Sa Kaeo
An 11 year old Finnish girl was rescued in Sa Kaeo province yesterday, January 22, after she reportedly sent an email to Finnish police claiming she was being held against her will. According to reports, officers from the Sa Kaeo Immigration Bureau, in coordination with representatives from the Finnish Embassy and other Thai agencies, responded to a request for assistance…
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Taiwanese and Thai tourists brawl at Chiang Rai’s White Temple
Taiwanese and Thai tourists were involved in a physical altercation at Wat Rong Khun, commonly known as the White Temple, in Chiang Rai province last week following a dispute over photography regulations at the site. A video showing four tourists fighting on the temple’s well-known “Bridge of Rebirth” quickly went viral on Thai social media. The footage showed two couples…
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Khon Kaen Zoo unveils endangered red-shanked douc langur
A rare red-shanked douc langur was unveiled at Khon Kaen Zoo today, January 22, after the zoo successfully bred the endangered species, offering visitors a chance to see the newborn up close. Thipawadee Kittikhun, director of Khon Kaen Zoo, announced the birth of a female red-shanked douc langur on December 31, born to a pair of parents transferred from Dusit…
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Thai police accused of groping 14 year old girl while drunk
A police officer nearing retirement in Phetchabun province paid compensation after he alleged groped a 14 year old Thai girl’s breasts while under the influence of alcohol on Tuesday, January 20. The girl‘s mother shared a video of her heated argument with a police officer on social media platforms and also gave it to several news agencies to seek justice…
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Meatball chase goes wrong as dog gets stuck in car rim
A hungry dog got her head stuck in a car wheel in Phanom Sarakham district, Chachoengsao, today, January 22, while trying to reach a single meatball, prompting a call to local rescue teams for assistance. The female dog reportedly became trapped after attempting to retrieve a meatball that had fallen into the centre of a spare alloy wheel, which had…
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Cha-am cracks down on abandoned buildings to boost tourist safety
Cha-am police launched a late-night operation last night, January 21, to detain a man found living in an abandoned building near a popular beach viewpoint, amid efforts to prevent crimes that could threaten tourist safety in the area. Kaew Kongwong, Cha-am district chief, led the operation alongside police, immigration officers, municipal staff, and local volunteers. The team searched several locations,…
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Mysterious unidentified woman taken into police care in Rayong
A woman who refused to speak and appeared visibly distressed was taken into police care in Rayong on January 20 after a concerned citizen reported her unusual behaviour, raising questions about who she is and what she may have experienced. Police from Ban Chang Police Station were contacted by a citizen after she quietly followed them onto a songthaew and remained…
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3 Thai children set homeless on fire and film incident as trophy
Three Thai attackers, aged between nine and 15, set a homeless man on fire by the roadside in the Prawet area of Bangkok and filmed the incident as a trophy. The victim was identified as 51 year old Karn, a homeless man who lives under the Ban Ma Bridge in Prawet. He makes a living by collecting and reselling recyclable…
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Woman attacked in broad daylight near Platinum Mall in Bangkok
A Thai woman was attacked from behind by a mentally unstable man in the Pratunam area of Bangkok today, January 22. The incident was captured on CCTV and later shared on social media by the victim. The victim, Suchawadee Thongyoo, wrote in a Facebook post that she was standing in front of a bus stop near Grand Diamond Suites Hotel,…
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Norwegian tourist warned after naked beach incident in Pattaya
A Norwegian tourist shocked other beachgoers on Pattaya Beach today, January 22, after reportedly walking naked in public, prompting police intervention. Officers from Pattaya City Police Station responded to reports of a foreign man walking completely naked near the beachfront opposite Soi Beach Road 13/3 in Nong Prue subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri. After receiving the alert, patrol officers…
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Cobra Gold 2026 brings over 8,000 troops to Thailand
Thailand is set to host the 45th annual Cobra Gold military exercise from February 24 to March 6, bringing together more than 8,000 personnel from 30 countries in one of the region’s largest joint defence operations. The multinational exercise, co-hosted by the Royal Thai Armed Forces and the United States Indo-Pacific Command (US PACOM), will take place across several locations…
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Iranian man arrested for illegally running pharmacy in Pattaya
Police arrested an Iranian man on Tuesday, January 20, for illegally operating a pharmacy in Pattaya and selling controlled drugs without permission or a pharmacist licence. Officers from Pattaya Tourist Police, Chon Buri Immigration Office, and Chon Buri Provincial Public Health Office launched the operation after receiving complaints from locals, alleging that a foreign man was operating Kattika Pharmacy, located…
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Ruangkrai challenges Mongkolkit’s four husbands policy
Today, January 22, Thai political activist Ruangkrai Leekitwattana has asked the Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) to investigate whether a campaign policy proposed by Mongkolkit Suksintharanon, suggesting women be allowed to have up to four husbands, violates Thailand’s election laws. Ruangkrai, a parliamentary candidate running in Bangkok’s Constituency 4 with the Palang Pracharath Party, revealed that he had sent a…
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Laotian housemaid suspected in murder of employer in Bangkok
Police suspect a Laotian housemaid of murdering her 79 year old employer at a house in Bangkok’s Bueng Kum district before fleeing the country and illegally crossing the border back to Laos yesterday, January 21. The case came to light after a 54 year old Thai woman, Sumalee Chaikong, alerted police to investigate the home of her neighbour, 79 year…
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Young man dies after fall from BTS Phahon Yothin station
A man believed to be in his twenties died after falling from a height near BTS Phahon Yothin 24 station in Bangkok just after midnight today, January 22. The incident occurred at around 12.30am on the outbound side of Phahon Yothin Road, heading toward Ratchayothin intersection in Chatuchak district. Police Lieutenant Nipon Sakulphet-aram, a duty officer at Phahonyothin Police Station,…
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