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Hotel worker dies in tragic Bangkok motorcycle crash
A hotel employee tragically died on the night of June 16 after a motorcycle collision with a parked truck outside a convenience store in Bangkok’s Bang Khen district. The incident occurred around 12.30am on Phahonyothin 49/2 Alley, Anusawari subdistrict. Police from Bang Khen Police Station, along with forensic doctors from Bhumibol Hospital and volunteers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation,…
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Mass motorcycle crash near Don Mueang Airport injures three
In the early hours of today, June 15, a motorcycle accident involving over 50 riders took place on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road near Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok. The incident left one person seriously injured and two others with minor injuries. Police from Vibhavadi station and volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation arrived at the scene around 2am to assess the situation.…
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Thailand brushes off Cambodia’s border threat as tensions simmer
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has downplayed Cambodia’s threat to stop importing Thai goods amidst escalating border tensions, asserting that Thailand has yet to implement any measures to cut electricity or Internet supplies to its neighbour. Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen recently accused Thailand of preparing to cut essential services along the border, which could include halting electricity and Internet connections.…
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PM Paetongtarn calls for proactive diplomacy to boost economy
In a bold call for action, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has urged Thai diplomats around the world to take a more proactive approach to support the country’s economy, navigate shifting global dynamics, and maintain peace in the region. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 2025 annual meeting of Thai heads of missions in Bangkok, Paetongtarn outlined clear strategies for…
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Let it rain: Heavy downpours to drench Thailand
Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) has forecasted heavy rainfall for today across 44 provinces, with the northeast and eastern regions expecting the heaviest downpours. Residents are urged to anticipate potential flash floods and forest runoffs, especially in hilly areas and low-lying regions. Heavy rains are predicted for the northeast and east. Rain is expected in 51 provinces, with a 60% chance…
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Buddhist amulet saves Thai man from shooting in Bangkok restaurant
A Thai businessman survived a shooting at a restaurant in Bangkok yesterday, June 12, after a Buddhist amulet he was wearing reportedly blocked a bullet from piercing his chest. Officers from Bang Khen Police Station responded to reports of gunfire at a restaurant on Phahonyothin Road in Bangkok’s Bang Khen district. Upon arrival, they found a chaotic scene, with tables…
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Police chase and escape of Bangkok taxi rider end in injury of passenger
A traffic police officer chased an app-based motorcycle taxi rider who ran a red light, causing the female passenger to fall and suffer a head injury. The incident sparked mixed reactions online. The Facebook page, อยากดังเดี๋ยวจัดให้ รีเทริน์ part 6, posted dashcam footage of the incident yesterday, June 12, stating the administrator’s opinions in the caption… “Both parties were at fault.…
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‘Screw-up’ at Suvarnabhumi: Broken bolt brings escalator to a halt
An escalator at Suvarnabhumi Airport gave travellers a fright this week when it suddenly ground to a halt — but no injuries were reported and engineers have already fixed the glitch. The malfunction occurred around 11pm on Wednesday, June 11, at an escalator linking the APM train station to the new SAT-1 terminal. A video clip of the incident quickly…
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Police intercept 736,000kg of illicit red dust at Bangkok port
The Department of Industrial Works and a special task force known as the Sudsai Team recently intercepted over 736,000 kilogrammes of illicit red dust at the Port of Bangkok. This operation, conducted on June 10, involved collaboration with the Bangkok Port Customs Office, the Department of Special Investigation, and the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division. Initial investigations suggested…
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5 arrested as obsessive fans stalk Thai actresses
Five suspects have been arrested for stalking and harassing Thai actresses Sirilak “Lingling” Kwong and Kornnaphat “Orm” Sethratanapong. The actresses, who star in the popular TV series The Secret of Us, filed a police complaint after being relentlessly pursued by a group of obsessive fans. According to police, the suspects had been following the actresses to their residences, photographing their cars…
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Gang brawl suspect arrested after six years on the run
After six years on the run, the final suspect in a gang-related brawl among motorcycle taxi drivers at Udomsuk Market, which resulted in a fatality, has been apprehended. The suspect, who fled to Bang Na, was arrested while working as a motorcycle taxi driver. Today, June 12, Police Major General Witthaya Srisaprasert, commander of the Provincial Police Region 4, directed…
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Teenagers assault Thai actor after Bangkok market row
Police arrested two Thai teenagers for allegedly physically assaulting a well-known actor near Khlong Thom Plaza in Bangkok yesterday. One of the suspects reportedly said, “I know I’m just a child, but I would never have acted this way if the adult hadn’t started it.” Officers from Phlapphla Chai 1 Police Station accompanied the 69 year old actor, Saphatchanon Cespedes,…
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Austrian man hospitalised in Bangkok with 255 meth pills
An Austrian man was urgently transported to Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital from Don Mueang Airport after suffering seizures and passing out. A CT scan revealed multiple suspicious packages, with 255 methamphetamine pills initially found. At 1am yesterday, June 11, Police Lieutenant General Siam Boonsom, Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, along with Deputy Commissioner Police Major General Pallop Aermla and Police…
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Man with chainsaw storms Government House over unpaid wages
A furious man armed with a chainsaw caused chaos outside Government House this morning, demanding justice over unpaid wages linked to a state hospital construction project. The drama unfolded at 8.20am today, June 12, when 53 year old Chalerm, from Nan province, stormed Gate 4 of Government House in Bangkok. Wearing an orange reflective vest and gripping a buzzing electric…
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Bangkok doctor suspended over sedative scandal
A doctor at Police General Hospital in Bangkok has been suspended following her arrest over allegations of procuring large quantities of sedatives. A disciplinary investigation is underway. Police Colonel Doctor Anchulee Theerawongpaisal, a psychiatrist, is accused of using her credentials to obtain tens of thousands of alprazolam pills and other psychotropic substances from the Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA).…
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Thai student suffers life-threatening muscle injury from school punishment
A Thai student in Bangkok suffered kidney failure and a rare muscle injury after being punished by a teacher with 200 sit-ups. A doctor who treated the student urged the Facebook page Drama-addict to publicise the incident to highlight the life-threatening consequences of extreme punishments in schools, especially to raise awareness among teachers. The doctor revealed that the high school…
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Teenagers injured in Bangkok shooting incident at home
Two teenagers were injured in a shooting incident today at their residence on Soi Veluwanaram 21, Don Mueang district, Bangkok. Police Lieutenant Colonel Jarukit Janrada, Deputy Inspector of Don Mueang Police Station, responded to the scene at 2am today, June 12, alongside the 191 patrol unit and Don Mueang patrol officers. The incident occurred at a single-storey townhouse, where two…
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Welshman on life support after vanishing on Thai booze-up
A Welshman is on life support, clinging to life in a Pattaya hospital, after undergoing emergency brain surgery following a night out in Thailand. Ashton Jones disappeared without a trace while partying with pals in a Bangkok nightclub, only to be discovered hours later in a hospital bed 55 miles away from the Thai capital, hooked up to machines and…
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Chinese man arrested for running unlicensed VVIP tour in Bangkok
A Chinese man has been arrested for operating a luxury VVIP programme for Chinese tourists in Bangkok’s historic Rattanakosin Island, despite not having the required permit. The suspect, identified as 25 year old Ling Zixiang, was detained near Tha Chang Pier on Maharat Road. The arrest was the result of a detailed investigation by tourist police, led by Police Major…
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Vietnamese call centre gang busted in Bangkok, millions seized
Thai police have dismantled a sophisticated call centre gang, run by 27 Vietnamese nationals, who were operating out of luxury villas on the outskirts of Bangkok. The gang’s elaborate romance scam targeted victims across Thailand, defrauding them of tens of millions of baht. Led by Police Lieutenant Colonel Paiboon Sorso, Deputy Superintendent of the Patrol Division, a team of 191…
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Police arrest suspect for cable theft at a Bangkok train station
A suspect has been apprehended by police for stealing electrical cables from the Red Line suburban railway service in Bangkok. The arrest was made at the motorcycle parking area of Krungthep Aphiwat Central Station, also known as Bang Sue Grand Station. The police, led by Police Colonel Dendoom Laphanan, discovered 21 items of evidence, including a green grounding wire roll,…
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Bangkok minimarts busted for selling illegal drugs and herbs
In a major crackdown on illegal drug sales, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) raided six minimarts in Bangkok for illegally selling drugs and unregistered herbal products. The operation, led by Police Lieutenant General Jiraphop Phuridet, Commissioner-General of the CIB, and Dr Surachoke Tangwiwat, Secretary-General of the FDA, resulted in the arrest of five…
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British influencer reunited with stolen Lamborghini in Thailand
A British influencer and off-road racing fanatic has been reunited with his stolen £220,000 (9.7 million baht) Lamborghini – eight years after it was stolen by a sophisticated international car-smuggling gang and shipped to Thailand. Mark McCann snapped up the bright green Lamborghini Huracan Spyder back in 2016 as part of a high-end car rental venture. Charging punters £800 (35,000…
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Thai actor poses as royal family to swindle old woman out of 10 million baht
A Thai actor faked royal family ties and swindled over 10 million baht from an 87 year old retired teacher, claiming his mother was suffering from cancer. The elderly victim, Samai, sought assistance from non-profit organisation Saimai Survive after the significant loss shattered her retirement plans. The suspect, Karn, was a supporting actor in a Thai television drama series and…
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Mother and daughter die in Bangkok cement truck collision
A tragic accident occurred yesterday when a mother and her nine year old daughter died after their motorcycle was hit by a cement truck. The incident, reported at 5.30pm, yesterday, June 10, took place on Sai Mai Road near Soi Sai Mai 51 in Bangkok. Police Lieutenant Thanongsak Duangphu, an investigator from Sai Mai Police Station, coordinated with forensic doctors…
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Bangkok petrol station ramen row over VAT charge caught on video
A heated showdown erupted at a ramen restaurant in Bangkok when a customer refused to pay VAT on her meal and tried to storm out without settling the bill, only to be stopped by other diners. The drama unfolded on Sunday, June 8, at a PTT petrol station on Sukasawat Road, where a woman argued loudly with restaurant staff over…
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Bangkok doctor arrested for trafficking sedatives in police flat raid
A female doctor working at Police General Hospital has been arrested for allegedly ordering and trafficking sedative drugs, including the notorious alprazolam (commonly known as a date-rape drug), for illicit purposes. The arrest follows a dramatic raid on a police flat in Bangkok’s Phaya Thai district early this morning, June 10, carried out by officials from the Food and Drug…
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Thai man kills wife in car amid alleged double life and financial dispute
Friends of a man who murdered his wife and abandoned her body in a car claimed that a double life and financial issues might be the motive behind the crime. Officers from Phetchakasem Police Station arrested the suspect, 40 year old Thai man, Mepaphat, at his home in Soi Phetchakasem 67 in Bangkok at around midnight today, June 10. His…
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Health minister denies favouritism in photos with Chinese students
Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin responded to mounting criticism over photos of him with Chinese students at Government House, clarifying that the encounter was simply a new year greeting, not an act of preferential treatment. Somsak addressed the controversy today, June 10, following a Facebook post by CSI LA, a popular social media page. The post, published on Sunday, accused…
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High-speed: Thailand’s airport bullet train back on track (video)
It’s full steam ahead for Thailand’s long-awaited bullet train blitz, as the kingdom’s high-speed train dreams roar back to life, five years after the pandemic derailed them. Thailand’s ambitious Don Mueang–Suvarnabhumi–U-Tapao high-speed railway is finally set to hit the fast lane, with officials confirming the project contract will be finalised by July 2025. Dubbed a game-changer for the Eastern Economic…
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