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Russian in Pattaya seriously injured in stabbing by fellow Russian after chatting with old girlfriend

Russian in Pattaya seriously injured in stabbing by fellow Russian after chatting with old girlfriend

April 27, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

A jealous Russian boyfriend brutally stabbed his girlfriend’s ex in Pattaya after seeing them together. The victim, Mr. Mikhail, was left critically injured, while the… Read More ›

Police reject organ harvesting rumours linked to a horrific murder on Friday night by a Chinese tourist

Police reject organ harvesting rumours linked to a horrific murder on Friday night by a Chinese tourist

April 27, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Pattaya police reject organ harvesting rumours after a Chinese tourist murdered a transgender woman, 25-year-old Woranan Pannakha. The killer surgically removed her organs before being… Read More ›

Ice-cold beer and cigarettes hit the spot for young Russian tourists off scenic Koh Phi Phi Leh in Krabi on Wednesday

Ice-cold beer and cigarettes hit the spot for young Russian tourists off scenic Koh Phi Phi Leh in Krabi on Wednesday

April 27, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Young Russian tourists drinking beer and smoking at Koh Phi Phi sparks outrage just days after Sai Scott’s clash with a Russian visitor led to… Read More ›

Chinese suspected monster arrested before boarding flight after hideous early morning murder in Pattaya

Chinese suspected monster arrested before boarding flight after hideous early morning murder in Pattaya

April 27, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Chinese man arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport after transgender woman found butchered in Pattaya. Victim’s heart and a lung removed as police probe horror killing. Second… Read More ›

Irish man viciously attacked with a folding knife in Pattaya early on Saturday morning near his condo

Irish man viciously attacked with a folding knife in Pattaya early on Saturday morning near his condo

April 26, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Irishman viciously attacked with knife outside Pattaya condo after motorbike ambush. Police launch urgent manhunt as victim battles critical injuries and Irish Embassy steps in… Read More ›

Six Thai police aviation officers killed on Friday in crash off Hua Hin. Posthumous promotions declared for the crew

Six Thai police aviation officers killed on Friday in crash off Hua Hin. Posthumous promotions declared for the crew

April 26, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Six Thai police officers died when a light aircraft crashed into the sea off Hua Hin during a test flight. The crew were praised for… Read More ›

Police Chief says new TM6 online will boost security in Thailand for good tourists and make it far safer

Police Chief says new TM6 online will boost security in Thailand for good tourists and make it far safer

April 26, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

From May 1st, Thailand will roll out a new TM6 online system to screen all foreign visitors in advance, boost security and stop criminal gangs.… Read More ›

Uzbek tourist’s forged dollar holiday in Thailand ends with his arrest by Pattaya police after complaints 

Uzbek tourist’s forged dollar holiday in Thailand ends with his arrest by Pattaya police after complaints 

April 25, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

An Uzbek tourist was arrested in Pattaya after funding his Thai holiday with thousands in counterfeit $100 US bills. Police tracked him using CCTV after… Read More ›

Russian tour guides and travel firms suppressed in Phuket task force operation led by Tourist Police

Russian tour guides and travel firms suppressed in Phuket task force operation led by Tourist Police

April 25, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Tourist Police in Phuket arrest two Russians for illegal tour guiding and fine two firms in crackdown on foreign-run operations. Four companies targeted as local… Read More ›

52 year old Swede tourist and unknown visitor found dead within a few hours at two hotels in Phuket

52 year old Swede tourist and unknown visitor found dead within a few hours at two hotels in Phuket

April 25, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Two foreign tourists were found dead in separate Phuket hotels within hours. A 52-year-old Swede died in his locked room, likely in his sleep. Later,… Read More ›

Brit on Koh Samui in hot water after a road traffic violation. Found with Cocaine and an expired visa

Brit on Koh Samui in hot water after a road traffic violation. Found with Cocaine and an expired visa

April 25, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

British man, 28, busted on Koh Samui after fleeing police stop—caught with cocaine in his bag and a visa that expired six months ago. Now… Read More ›

$1 million or ฿34 million car wiped out instantly on Wednesday morning in Bangkok after hitting pickup

$1 million or ฿34 million car wiped out instantly on Wednesday morning in Bangkok after hitting pickup

April 23, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

฿34 million Ferrari bursts into flames in Bangkok. Crashed after 22-year-old driver dropped girlfriend home. Mercedes was also gutted. Pickup hit from behind. Police probe… Read More ›

Two young women robbed at gunpoint on Sunday in South Pattaya. Suspect arrested by police in 48 hours

Two young women robbed at gunpoint on Sunday in South Pattaya. Suspect arrested by police in 48 hours

April 23, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

A Thai man disguised as a motorcycle taxi driver robbed a Russian tourist and her Thai friend at gunpoint in South Pattaya. The suspect, who… Read More ›

DSI confirms arrested Chinese man is state employee of China. Chuanling Zhang later released on bail

DSI confirms arrested Chinese man is state employee of China. Chuanling Zhang later released on bail

April 23, 2025

Crime, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Chinese businessman Chuanling Zhang, arrested in connection with the deadly Chatuchak building collapse, was granted bail by the court. The DSI confirms he is a… Read More ›

Big political moves in the offing. Rumours in Bangkok say the Bhumjaithai may be shown the door

Big political moves in the offing. Rumours in Bangkok say the Bhumjaithai may be shown the door

April 22, 2025

Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Rumours swirl of a major cabinet shake-up as PM Paetongtarn hints at dropping Bhumjaithai from the government. Speculation intensifies after fiery clashes, poor poll ratings,… Read More ›

Arrest warrant issued for Swiss man Uli Fehr after his no-show in Phuket for Court of Appeal judgement

Arrest warrant issued for Swiss man Uli Fehr after his no-show in Phuket for Court of Appeal judgement

April 21, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Swiss man Uli Fehr faces arrest after failing to appear in Phuket court for verdict in assault appeal. Case, involving a Thai doctor and a… Read More ›

Arrested man linked with Chatuchak building collapse tells police he is a Chinese state employee

Arrested man linked with Chatuchak building collapse tells police he is a Chinese state employee

April 21, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Chinese man arrested over deadly Chatuchak building collapse claims he is a Chinese state employee sent to oversee infrastructure investment. Investigators suspect proxy use of… Read More ›

Narcotics Czar issues severe warning about killer drug cocktail ‘Labubu’ sold in Bangkok over Songkran

Narcotics Czar issues severe warning about killer drug cocktail ‘Labubu’ sold in Bangkok over Songkran

April 21, 2025

Crime, Culture, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Deadly ‘Labubu’ party pills sold during Songkran spark national alert after two deaths and one hospitalisation in Bangkok. ONCB warns pills contain a lethal mix… Read More ›

Chinese owner of fatal building firm arrested by police in Bangkok as investigators pierce veil of deceit

Chinese owner of fatal building firm arrested by police in Bangkok as investigators pierce veil of deceit

April 20, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Chinese owner of the firm behind fatal Bangkok collapse arrested in hotel raid as Thai police expose fake Thai shareholders fronting for Chinese bosses. DSI… Read More ›

Bangkok EV car self-ignites while charging at 5 am. Owner is done as insurance costs soar over premiums

Bangkok EV car self-ignites while charging at 5 am. Owner is done as insurance costs soar over premiums

April 19, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

A 2024 EV car caught fire while charging early Saturday morning in Bangkok. The incident, which luckily left no one injured, raises concerns over EV… Read More ›

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