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A local villager foraging for food made a grim discovery near the Lampang-Chae Hom road. Police are now turning to the public to help identify the victim.

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MAY

Police Bust Nigerian Scammer With 65.5 Kg of Heroin in Bangkok

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Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK – Police have made a major drug bust that highlights a growing and dangerous trend. They arrested a Nigerian man and two Thai women, seizing a massive 65.5 kilograms of heroin. Police say the group is part of a wide network that uses online romance scams to trick local women into the illegal drug […]

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MAY

Visa Cancelled: Thailand Deports Unruly Austrian Tourist in Phuket Crackdown

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Jeff Tomas

PHUKET- A 39-year-old Austrian tourist is packing his bags much earlier than expected. After a series of drunken outbursts and repeated harassment of local residents, Phuket immigration authorities have officially revoked his visa. He is currently detained and awaiting deportation back to Europe. This swift action sends a very clear message to international visitors. While Thailand […]

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MAY

Fake Job Broker Faces Jail Time After Defrauding Dozens in Chiang Rai

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Jeff Tomas

CHIANG RAI – For many young workers, finding a job overseas feels like a golden ticket to a better future. But for a group of hopeful job seekers in northern Thailand, that dream quickly turned into a costly nightmare. A 24-year-old employment broker is now facing severe legal trouble after allegedly scamming dozens of workers […]

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MAY

Chiang Rai Residents Demand Action Over River Pollution

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Naree Srisuk

CHIANG RAI – Northern Thailand is facing a growing environmental crisis, and local communities are stepping up to demand clear answers. An active environmental network in the region is calling on Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin to take immediate action against severe water pollution in the Kok River. The core issue revolves around […]

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MAY

Cyber Police Bust Chiang Rai Money Mule Ring, 2 Scammers Arrested

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Jeff Tomas

CHIANG RAI – In a significant crackdown on cybercrime, Thai authorities have dismantled a sophisticated money mule operation linked to a major online investment scam. The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) recently apprehended two suspects in Chiang Rai, marking a critical step in their ongoing battle against call center gangs that continue to target unsuspecting […]

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MAY

Thailand Scraps 60-Day Free Visa Exemption For More Than 90 Countries

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Naree Srisuk

BANGKOK – Thailand is making a massive change to its travel rules, and it will affect millions of future visitors. The era of easy, two-month beach holidays on a simple passport stamp is officially coming to a close. On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the Thai Cabinet made a landmark decision. They voted to cancel the popular […]

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MAY

20-Year-Old Woman Accuses Pub Server of Rape After He Allegedly Drugged Her

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Jeff Tomas

CHONBURI – A night of dancing and drinks at a local pub in Sriracha, Chonburi, has left two young women shaken and seeking justice after an alleged encounter involving illicit substances and sexual assault. The case, which has drawn significant attention, involves a 20-year-old woman who claims she was drugged by a pub server before […]

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MAY

Police Crack Down on Rail Crossing Violations Following Tragic Train-Bus Collision

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Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK – A major police investigation is underway following a devastating collision between a train and a bus, which resulted in significant casualties. Police are now scrutinizing the events leading up to the crash, with a specific focus on identifying vehicles that illegally blocked the railway tracks. As the investigation at Makkasan Police Station continues, […]

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MAY

Thailand Launches Strict Crackdown on Unruly Tourists – Visas to Be Revoked

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Jeff Tomas

The Interior Ministry orders a zero-tolerance policy nationwide. Unruly tourists face immediate deportation and blacklisting.

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