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TRAT – Police are hunting for a 32-year-old drug-crazed man after he brutally attacked a 61-year-old man in broad daylight before fleeing the scene with the victim’s body. The shocking event unfolded at 5:30 PM in the Khao Saming district. Authorities received an urgent call about a severe physical altercation in Soi Nakprasit, Thung Nonsi […]

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JUN

Stray Dog Causes Motorcycle Crash Woman Trapped Under Bike

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Jeff Tomas

LAMPANG – A normal morning commute turned into a nightmare today for a local family in Lampang province. A 52-year-old woman and her 10-year-old son suffered injuries after their motorcycle crashed unexpectedly while trying to avoid a stray dog. The accident occurred at the busy Lampang-Nong Khai intersection near the Lampang-Wiang Thong Hotel. Rescue teams […]

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JUN

Tragic End to Search: Missing Chiang Rai Man Found Deceased in Canal

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Naree Srisuk

CHIANG RAI – The search for a missing man in northern Thailand has come to a sad end. Rescue teams in Chiang Rai province have officially stopped their search efforts for Mr. Phat Chomphu. Known fondly as “Pho Phat” by his neighbors, the local man was from Ban Langka village in the Wiang Pa Pao […]

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JUN

Chiang Rai Police Arrest Man for Stealing Copper Wire From Village Water Supply

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Rebecca Kim

CHIANG RAI – In a swift response to a local crime, police in Chiang Rai arrested a 55-year-old man on June 21, 2026. The suspect was caught stealing vital copper wire and a lightning rod from a village water supply. This bold theft left the local community very worried about their water system’s safety 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 Chief Orders Thorough Investigation into “Nong Angun” Murder Case

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Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK – A spokesperson for the Royal Thai Police told a press briefing that Pol. Gen. Kitirat Panphet, Commissioner General of Police, has instructed a meticulous investigation into the “Nong Angun” case, stressing strict compliance with juvenile law to ensure fairness to all parties. The Commissioner General emphasized a thorough and complete collection of evidence, […]

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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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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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