HUA HIN, Thailand – Thai police have arrested 13 foreign nationals during a massive raid on nominee-structured luxury properties in Hua Hin. The targeted location was a high-end housing and pool villa estate in the Thap Tai subdistrict. During the sweep, officers thoroughly searched a total of 15 different locations across the area. This decisive […]

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Former MP Arrested After Deadly Shooting at Nonthaburi Government Office

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Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK – A former Thai lawmaker is in police custody after a fatal shooting at a government office. The attack happened on Monday in Nonthaburi province, which sits on the outskirts of Bangkok. Authorities say the gunman opened fire at the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization building around 11 a.m. The attack claimed the life of […]

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Student Shooter Kills 2 Teachers Dead and Injures 20 Students in Central Thailand

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Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK – A tragic shooting shocked the community today at a well-known school in Bang Kruai, Nonthaburi. Local authorities quickly responded to the horrifying incident at Debsirin Nonthaburi School. Early reports confirmed the armed attacker is a student currently enrolled at the educational facility. The sudden violence has resulted in two tragic fatalities, both confirmed […]

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Pakistani Man Jailed in Thailand Over Shocking in-Flight Sexual Assault

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Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK – A Pakistani man has been sentenced to three years in prison and blacklisted from Thailand after a shocking in-flight sexual assault. A Thai court also ordered the man to pay a 120,000 baht fine for the crime. The terrifying incident happened on August 3rd during a routine flight from Dubai to Bangkok. The […]

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Thai Under 18 Now Require Birth Certificates to Leave Thailand

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Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK – Suvarnabhumi Airport has just announced a major policy change for young Thai travelers flying overseas. Starting in August 2026, all Thai minors under the age of 18 must show their birth certificates. This strict new rule applies directly to all international departures out of Bangkok’s main airport. It aims to protect children and […]

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Air India Phuket Delhi Flight Hits Severe Turbulence: Crew Hospitalized

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Salman Ahmad

NEW DELHI – A routine Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi quickly turned into a frightening experience for passengers on Tuesday. Flight AI2379 was cruising smoothly when it suddenly hit severe turbulence high in the sky. The violent bumps caused a rapid drop in altitude, leaving many people on board shocked and shaken. Despite […]

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Massive Gold Heist in Chiang Rai: Armed Robbers Flee With 13 Million Baht

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Naree Srisuk

CHIANG RAI – A peaceful evening in Chiang Rai quickly transformed into a highly active crime scene. Two heavily armed robbers boldly stormed a popular shopping mall located in the Chiang Khong district. They quickly targeted a busy gold shop, which sparked immediate panic and fear among local shoppers. The two suspects acted with incredible […]

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Bangkok Police Bust “Black Money” Scammer Who Tried to Con Undercover Cops

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Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK – A foreign crime gang in Bangkok recently made a massive mistake during a luxury car exhibition. They boldly tried to run a multi-million-dollar scam on a group of plainclothes police officers. The confident group claimed they could magically turn normal blank paper into real United States currency. The scammers promised the undercover cops […]

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Horrific Attack in Phuket: Woman Arrested After Beheading Her Mother-In-Law

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Jeff Tomas

PHUKET – A deeply tragic event recently unfolded in the quiet town of Chalong in Phuket, Thailand. Local police quickly arrested a young woman following a terrible dispute at her family home. Authorities rushed to the scene after concerned neighbors reported a violent struggle on Saturday morning. Officers arrived at the local property to find […]

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Grim Discovery: Pattaya Police Uncover the Bodies of Russian Siblings

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Jeff Tomas

PATTAYA – Police officers in Pattaya, Thailand, have recently uncovered a truly horrific crime scene in Chonburi province. Two Russian siblings were sadly found buried in a very shallow forest grave. Consequently, local authorities are now urgently searching for three additional victims nearby. The prime suspects recently confessed to these brutal murders during intense police […]

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