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Police Search For Clues After Skull of Young Woman Found in Forest

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

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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Lightning Strike Claims 29-Year-Old Woman During Fishing Trip

UDON THANI – On the evening of May 8, 2026, a relaxing fishing trip turned into a tragic nightmare when a severe lightning strike killed a 29-year-old woman and critically injured her 25-year-old boyfriend near the Wang Rom Klao Dam in Uthai Thani, Thailand. The couple, identified as Wannipa Phongdee and Anon Thipphawan, were frantically packing […]

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Third Homeless Man Found Dead in Chiang Mai in Less Than Two Weeks

Chiang Mai Authorities investigate a string of unconnected deaths among the city's vulnerable street population.

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Lampang Restaurant Owner Surrenders to Police After Killing Neighbor

LAMPANG - A tragic neighborhood conflict in northern Thailand leaves one dead and two injured after a local shop owner attacks his neighbors following an ongoing property feud.

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Fierce Summer Storm Batters Chiang Rai: Homes Damaged and Power Lost

High winds swept through Mae Sai and Mae Lao districts on the night of April 27. Local teams worked through the night to clear roads, restore electricity, and help affected residents.

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Massive Fire Destroys Historic Nakhon Sawan Market as Residents Flee for Safety

NAKHON SAWAN - A catastrophic fire swept through a crowded residential community and local market in the heart of Nakhon Sawan on Thursday afternoon, destroying at least ten homes and forcing dozens of residents to flee for their lives.

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Police Arrest Pervert Taking Photo’s in Men’s Restroom in Lampang

LAMPANG — A night out turned into a sting operation this week after patrons at a popular Lampang entertainment venue discovered a man allegedly filming them in the restroom.

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Police Chief Orders Probe After Teen Shot By Officer in Lampang Thailand

LAMPANG - Provincial Police are investigating a case involving a 14-year-old boy who was shot through the arm after a late-night motorcycle chase by a local polce officer.

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2 Teens Drown After Boat Capsizes During Fishing Trip at Nong Luang Chiang Rai

CHIANG RAI - A heartbreaking accident took place in Wiang Chai, Chiang Rai, after five 15-year-old boys went out to fish on Nong Luang and their boats overturned in the middle of the water. Two of them died, while three others made it back safely.

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