CHIANG MAI – A dramatic scene unfolded in northern Thailand’s Chiang Mai City today when a large British tourist physically assaulted local city officials. The violent incident happened right in the middle of a famous tourist landmark in Chiang Mai. The suspect rode a large motorcycle directly into the historical Tha Phae Gate plaza area. […]

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JUN

Chiang Rai Police Take Down Drug Runner Seize 1.8 Million Meth Pills

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Naree Srisuk

CHIANG RAI – Police seized 1.8 million methamphetamine pills during a dramatic midnight traffic stop on Friday night. Officers arrested a Bangkok man who was allegedly transporting a massive drug shipment to the central provinces. The suspect faces heavy charges for possessing Category 1 narcotics with the intent to distribute them illegally. Authorities identified the […]

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JUN

Police Arrest Chinese Fugitive for Massive Multi-Billion-Baht Investment Scam

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Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK – Police in Thailand recently captured a Chinese fugitive who was wanted for running a massive online pyramid scheme. This multi-billion-baht financial scam tricked hundreds of thousands of people into using a fake investment platform called ACE. Authorities found the 39-year-old suspect hiding safely inside a luxury home in the Samut Prakan province. Officers […]

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JUN

Rising British-Thai Rapper ‘Young J’ Arrested for Attempted Murder

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Naree Srisuk

UDON THANI – A prominent young Thai-British rapper, widely known by his stage name “Young J” (ปีศาจเมืองอุดร), has been arrested following a targeted firearm attack at a rival’s apartment complex in Udon Thani. On June 16, 2026, officials from the Udon Thani Provincial Police Station held a press conference to announce the arrest of 22-year-old […]

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MAY

Cyber Police Bust Massive Scam Network After Retired Nurse Loses 17 Million Baht

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Jeff Tomas

Operation "17 Million Baht Horse Interception" leads to 14 arrests nationwide and the launch of a successful "Money Cash Back" project helping victims recover lost funds.

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MAY

Thailand’s Cyber Police Warn Over Dangerous “JSceal” Bank Draining Malware

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Thanawat Chaiyaporn

BANGKOK – Cyber police in Thailand are raising the alarm over a new and dangerous digital threat that is draining bank accounts across the country. The malware, known by cybersecurity experts as “JSceal,” gives hackers the terrifying ability to remotely control a victim’s phone or computer screen. Once they are in, they can quietly transfer money […]

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MAY

Taxi Driver Nabbed With 2.2 Million Meth Pills at Chiang Rai Checkpoint

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Jeff Tomas

CHIANG RAI— Police in northern Thailand arrested a 49-year-old taxi driver for trying to smuggle 2.2 million methamphetamine pills. The driver, identified as Apichat Fakyaem, hid the massive drug haul inside his pink taxi. To avoid getting caught, he placed the drugs on the car seats and floor, covered them with a thick blanket, and […]

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MAR

Chiang Rai Woman Arrested for Opening Mule Accounts for Gambling Syndicate

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Jeff Tomas

CHIANG RAI -Central Investigation Bureau police arrested Ms. Atchariya, 30, under a warrant issued by the Nonthaburi Provincial court over an illegal online gambling operation and related financial crimes.

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MAR

Police Bust 7 Young Men Smuggling Meth From Chiang Rai Border

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Jeff Tomas

CHIANG RAI - Police in northern Thailand stopped a group of seven young suspects after they allegedly tried to move 4 million meth pills (yaba) toward central Thailand.

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OCT

Police Arrest Online Scammers Who Posed as a Famous Actress With Fake Accounts

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Jeff Tomas

CHIANG RAI - Central Investigation police officers have arrested two men in Chiang Rai who posed as a famous actress online, catfished a victim into a sexual video call, recorded it, and then tried to blackmail the victim for 1 million baht .

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