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BANGKOK – In a devastating turn of events that highlights the severe toll of drug addiction on families, an elder brother was forced to make an unthinkable choice: pull the trigger on his own sibling, or watch his mother be killed. The tragic incident unfolded late Tuesday night in the southern Thai province of Nakhon Si […]

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Police Hunt for Clues After 37-Year-Old Woman Found Shot in the Head

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Jeff Tomas

A chilling handwritten letter points authorities to the suspected shooter, unearthing a tragic tale of illicit gatherings and a shattered family in rural Thailand.

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Chinese Man Dies in Pattaya Hotel Fall as Police Investigate

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Salman Ahmad

A 33-year-old Chinese man died after falling from a hotel in Pattaya in the early hours of Thursday, May 21, 2026. Police have not confirmed the cause, and the case is still under investigation. The death has drawn attention because it happened at a hotel entrance area before dawn, in one of Thailand’s busiest tourist […]

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Phayao Holiday Makers Scammed Out of 10 Million Baht

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Jeff Tomas

PHAYAO – More than 250 residents in Phayao province have come forward to report a massive “ghost tour” scam that has collectively cost them over 10 million baht. The victims, primarily from the Dok Kham Tai district, claim they were lured by a local organizer with promises of affordable luxury trips to Japan and China, […]

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Police in Pattaya Take Down Large-Scale Chinese Run ‘Pot K’ Chemical Lab

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Jeff Tomas

PATTAYA – In a significant crackdown on illicit drug production, authorities in Chonburi have successfully dismantled a sophisticated, large-scale chemical laboratory in Pattaya. The raid targeted a group of Chinese nationals suspected of producing precursor chemicals for “Pot K,” a dangerous substance known to affect the nervous system. This operation highlights the ongoing efforts of […]

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Police Officers Son Arrested for Breaking into Girls Dormitory

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Jeff Tomas

UDON THANI – Police report a girls’ dormitory became the scene of a frightening intrusion early Monday morning, leaving a female student shaken, and local police are investigating a clear breach of privacy and law. On the morning of May 18, 2026, a 21-year-old fourth-year student, referred to as “Ms. A,” was jolted awake in […]

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Chiang Rai Police Seize Meth Pills, Heroin and Ketamine

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Jeff Tomas

CHIANG RAI – In a major victory for national border security, a joint task force of local police, military personnel, and district officials has successfully intercepted a massive shipment of illegal narcotics. Occurring in the rugged border region of Mae Fa Luang, the strategic operation stopped hundreds of thousands of dangerous drug doses from flooding […]

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Shocking Temple Attack: Thai Monk Survives 16 Gunshot Wounds in Midnight Ambush

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Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK – A quiet night at a well-known temple in Thailand recently turned into a terrifying scene of violence. A local abbot was shot multiple times inside his own living quarters. The attack happened late at night in Kamphaeng Phet province. Naturally, the local community is now in a state of shock. Police are rushing […]

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Rogue Police Officers Arrested for Kidnapping and Extorting Chinese Nationals

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Jeff Tomas

SA KAEO – In a shocking event that has shaken public trust, authorities in Thailand have arrested four police officers and one civilian. They are accused of kidnapping five Chinese citizens and demanding a huge ransom for their freedom. This bold crime took place in the border province of Sa Kaeo. It highlights an ongoing […]

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Police Arrest Neighbor After Woman Found Dead in Staged Suicide Scene

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Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK – The peaceful town of Kanchanaburi was deeply shaken this week following a very sad discovery. A 44-year-old local woman, who had been missing for four long days, was found dead by police. Her body was discovered hidden behind a large sugar factory in the area. When people first found her, the scene looked […]

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