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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MAY

Father Arrested in Chiang Rai for Killing His Former-Son-in-Law With a Sword

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Jeff Tomas

CHIANGRAI – A quiet neighborhood in Mae Sai, Chiang Rai, became the scene of a deadly tragedy early Tuesday morning. On May 26, 2026, police officers responded to reports of a violent struggle. The incident ended with a father killing his former son-in-law to protect his daughters from an armed attack. This tragic event highlights […]

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MAY

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

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Jeff Tomas

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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MAY

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

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Jeff Tomas

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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MAY

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

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CTN News

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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APR

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

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Jeff Tomas

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

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APR

Lampang Restaurant Owner Surrenders to Police After Killing Neighbor

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Jeff Tomas

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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APR

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

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Anna Wong

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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APR

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

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Jeff Tomas

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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APR

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

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Jeff Tomas

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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