BANGKOK – Police are investigating a mysterious case after a man and a woman were found dead inside a parked car. The tragic discovery took place early Saturday morning in a quiet alley located in the Phasi Charoen district. Authorities arrived at Soi Bang Waek 15 after receiving reports from residents. Inside the silver-gray sedan, […]

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JUN

Bangkok Luxury Condo Murder: 21-Year-Old Woman Arrested in Sister’s Stabbing Death

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Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK – A horrific crime has completely shocked residents of a luxury condominium in Bangkok’s Sathon district. On June 19, a 21-year-old woman was arrested after allegedly stabbing her older sister. The fatal attack left the 23-year-old victim with more than 50 severe stab wounds. Police investigators believe a family dispute over psychiatric medication led […]

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JUN

Immigration Police Capture Japanese Scam Network Mastermind in Bangkok

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Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK – On Saturday, June 6, 2026, Thai immigration police arrested a 39-year-old Japanese fugitive in the busy Thong Lor area of Bangkok. This man is accused of being the key leader of a massive call-center scam network that stole billions of yen from innocent victims. He was hiding out with his family when authorities […]

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JUN

Police Arrest 38-Year-Old Man for Demanding Sex From His Mother

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Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK – A 38-year-old man was arrested in Bangkok, Thailand, on Wednesday evening after his mother reported him to the police for sending her text messages demanding sexual favors. The arrest took place around 5:30 p.m. near the Phra Khanong Canal in the Suan Luang district. Authorities stepped in because the terrified mother feared for her […]

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JUN

Bangkok Police Rescue Chinese Student From $350k Virtual Kidnapping Plot

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Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK – Metropolitan police have successfully rescued a 21-year-old Chinese student who fell victim to a complex transnational phone scam. Criminals managed to manipulate the young woman into faking her own kidnapping to extort money from her wealthy family. The sophisticated scheme targeted the victim across international borders before she traveled to Thailand. Investigators discovered […]

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MAY

Ride-Hailing Rider Arrested For Sexual Assault of a 13-Year-Old Girl

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Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK – In a deeply disturbing case that has shocked the local community and raised serious questions about gig economy safety, a 37-year-old ride-hailing rider was arrested for the armed abduction and assault of a 13-year-old girl. The suspect allegedly used a fake profile to operate on a popular ride-hailing platform, highlighting a massive and […]

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MAY

Chinese Tourist Arrested After Violent Rampage at Suvarnabhumi Airport

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Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK- A Chinese tourist faces serious legal charges after a violent outburst at Suvarnabhumi Airport’s immigration zone. The man reportedly smashed government property and attempted to attack officers during a heated confrontation on May 13, 2026. According to a report from Thairath Online, the incident occurred in the Departure Zone 2 area. Local police at […]

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APR

BMW Crashes into a KFC in Bangkok, Injuring Six People

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Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK - Six people were injured on the evening of April 25, 2026, when a BMW sedan driven by a Chinese national careened through the glass storefront of a KFC restaurant at a Bangchak gas station in Soi Sukhumvit 62, Bangkok.

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APR

Police Officer Charged For Shooting of Ex-Wife in a Jealous Rage

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CTN News

KHON KAEN — A Royal Thai Police officer faces murder charges after allegedly shooting his ex-wife to death in front of witnesses in Phra Yuen district, Khon Kaen, on Tuesday.

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APR

Girl 15, Sexually Assaulted During Khao San Road Songkran Festivities

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Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK - The vibrant Songkran celebrations at Bangkok’s famous Khao San Road took a dark turn this week when a 15-year-old girl was reportedly lured and sexually assaulted by a soldier.

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