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BANGKOK – A tragic motorcycle crash in Pathum Thani left two men dead after their big bike lost control and struck a utility pole. A dashcam video also captured the moment the motorcycle veered off course and hit the pole. Police received the report around 12:20 a.m. on July 5, 2026. The crash happened on […]

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JUN

Chiang Rai Woman Arrested for the Brutal Murder of Her Close Friend

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Naree Srisuk

CHIANG RAI – Police have finally solved a chilling murder case that deeply shocked the local community. Officers arrested a close friend of the victim after scientific DNA evidence directly linked her to the crime. The heartbreaking tragedy happened on May 28, 2026, in a remote forest within the Mae Chan district. The victim, known […]

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JUN

Ex-Boyfriend’s Cyberbullying Ends With 19-Year-Old Students Suicide

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Jeff Tomas

UBON RATCHATHANI – A 19-year-old university student tragically ended her life by jumping from a bridge into the Mun River in Thailand. Her heartbreaking decision followed a period of intense cyberbullying and emotional threats from her former romantic partner. The young woman, widely known as “Wa,” faced severe psychological pressure over the release of private […]

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JUN

Police Hunt Gunman After Restaurant Shooting in Mae Sai, Chiang Rai

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Jeff Tomas

CHANG RAI – A quiet night in Mae Sai turned incredibly dangerous when sudden gunfire shattered a local restaurant’s windows on Sunday, June 16. Local police units immediately rushed to Phaholyothin Road in the Pong Pha Subdistrict after terrified locals reported a midnight shooting. When responding officers arrived at the busy eatery, they quickly discovered […]

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JUN

Navy Mekong River Patrol Seizes Over 6 Million Meth Pills in Chiang Rai

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Naree Srisuk

CHIANG RAI – Thai Navy Mekong River Patrol officers recently executed a massive drug bust in the northern region of Thailand. They successfully seized more than six million illegal meth pills along the Mekong River in Chiang Rai province. Unknown smugglers abandoned this incredibly large shipment near the river border in the Wiang Kaen district. […]

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JUN

Thai Woman Detained Following the Death of an American Diplomat in Myanmar

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Jeff Tomas

YANGON, Myanmar – An American diplomat was recently found dead in Yangon, the largest and busiest city in Myanmar. Local police are currently treating this sudden and mysterious death as a possible homicide case. Consequently, a Thai woman has been taken into police custody in connection with the ongoing investigation. Key Takeaways An American diplomat […]

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JUN

Fatal Road Crash Claims Life of Two-Year-Old Boy in Lampang

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Jeff Tomas

LAMPANG – A devastating car accident in Lampang province has tragically taken the life of a two-year-old boy. The young toddler, affectionately known as “Nong Termfun”, died from severe internal bleeding after a horrific crash. A local government official crashed his pickup truck into a parked car, which then violently struck the innocent boy and […]

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JUN

Police Investigate After German Expat, 59 Found Dead in Apparent Suicide

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Rebecca Kim

BANGKOK – A quiet Sunday morning in Pathum Thani province took a sudden and heartbreaking turn when a 59-year-old German man was found dead inside his family home. The local community in Mueang Ek village was left in shock after police and rescue workers arrived at the two-story house. Police are currently investigating the circumstances […]

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JUN

Police Arrest Myanmar Man for Beating Woman to Death With a Hammer

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Jeff Tomas

Suspect Arrested in Brutal Hammer Slaying of Myanmar Job Broker in Thailand BANGKOK – Thai police have arrested a 50-year-old man from Myanmar for the brutal murder of a 43-year-old female job broker. The arrest took place in Suphan Buri province on the evening of June 8, 2026, two days after the victim was found […]

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JUN

Mother Seeks Justice After 7-Year-Old Daughter Found Raped and Murdered

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Jeff Tomas

KANCHANABURI – The quiet district of Sangkhla Buri, a mother is currently reeling from a terrible and shocking crime. Her seven-year-old daughter, affectionately known as Nong Angun, was tragically found raped and murdered in a local forest. The young girl had recently gone missing from her loving family home earlier this week. Local police authorities are […]

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