Articles by: James Morris and Son Nguyen
Crime, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Mystery surrounds the death of Thai travel YouTuber Hlun Solo after he was found dead in a Tbilisi hotel following more than two weeks of… Read More ›
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Thai police smashed a gang that lured three Indian tourists to Pattaya with a fake holiday before a week of torture and a 7 million… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s online community has joined a global search after travel YouTuber Hlun Solo vanished while filming alone in Georgia. Missing since July 13, the 26-year-old’s… Read More ›
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Two Russian siblings vanished after a pre-dawn motorcycle ride near Pattaya as CCTV captured a mystery motorcycle following them. Police are racing to identify the… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Counterfeit 1,000-baht notes are back in circulation after a Chumphon shop owner foiled a scam to swap fake cash for a bank transfer. She seized… Read More ›
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One year after Cambodia’s rocket attack killed civilians in Si Sa Ket, the owner of the devastated petrol station has been denied further government compensation… Read More ›
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A roadside drug toss sparked a police chase in Rayong after a Cambodian worker allegedly tried to escape on a motorcycle with his younger brother.… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s exam cheating probe has reached the top as police charge two senior officials and summon 11 more suspects. Investigators are tracing a network of… Read More ›
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A Lampang businesswoman was shot dead inside the home she still shared with her ex-husband after a bitter property dispute. Neighbours heard a heated argument… Read More ›
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A Qatari tourist who had previously visited the same cannabis shop without incident is accused of launching an unprovoked assault spree in Hua Hin. Six… Read More ›
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A 6.132-billion-baht tourism jackpot is in sight as Thailand finalises Tomorrowland plans in Belgium. Asia’s first festival will bring 150,000 fans to Chonburi, filling hotels… Read More ›
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A British-linked nominee network behind 2.146 billion baht of prime Krabi land has been exposed. Authorities seized 22 plots as police widened their investigation into… Read More ›
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A wounded police sergeant returned fire after four gunmen opened fire in a brazen Pattani ambush. The attackers escaped by motorcycle and boat, sparking a… Read More ›
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Police stormed a heavily guarded Chinese-only hotel in Nonthaburi, uncovering drugs, gambling, prostitution and airport transfers under one roof. More than 200 items were seized… Read More ›
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Millions watched as a BTS clash between a Thai woman and Italian teenagers spiralled into a police investigation, embassy apology and criminal fines before ending… Read More ›
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Knife-wielding Frenchman Ba Adam has died after police shot him in Bangkok when two Taser deployments failed and an officer was wounded. Investigators are probing… Read More ›
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Counterfeit coffee, cocoa and fabric softener flooded small shops before police smashed a fake goods network. Four suspects confessed after raids uncovered 226,720 bogus branded… Read More ›
Crime, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
One suspect arrested and another wanted over the Narathiwat checkpoint massacre that killed five rangers. Defence Minister Lt Gen Adul orders a relentless manhunt as… Read More ›
Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
A last-ditch attempt to save a marriage ended in a fatal shotgun blast in Phrae. Police say a 69-year-old father-in-law killed his son-in-law during a… Read More ›
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A speedboat sank in violent seas off Chonburi, triggering a dramatic offshore rescue that saved four people. The rescue boat was then forced to shelter… Read More ›
Western foreigner in Pattaya wanted for the alleged theft of a woman’s smartphone at a busy coffee shop 
Hlun Solo’s remains due back on Thursday as his family are set to pursue a second autopsy in Thailand 
Looking for ‘Finger’ as pressure grows to find killer’s police handler. Retired detective denies it’s him 
Chinese refugee Zhang Xinyan makes it to Canada on second flight after receiving a senior police escort 
Swedish woman wanted for sixty million baht fraud at home arrested by Phuket Immigration Bureau police 
Minister plans to inject loan decree cash into boosting Thailand’s dwindling tourism prospects in 2026 
Battle for Bangkok Port opens up with plans to close the old cargo facility and focus on development 
13 year old died on Saturday in Nakhon Si Thammarat after being stung by jelly fish at an after match swim 
Police chief orders probe into claims that the local Pattaya police station had links to Killer ‘Pong’ 
Thailand to get tough with online platforms and may even support class action lawsuits by consumers 
Dark case of murder and terror in Pattaya only beginning as police explore the horror reign of ‘Pong’ 
Two senior policemen killed in Tak Bai drug operation on Sunday. Detectives looking at insurgency links 
Freed 28-year-old Thai woman returns to Bangkok and meets Narcotics Suppression Bureau officers 
New cannabis control law expected to be brought to cabinet. It will control and outlaw recreational use 
Pattaya Horror as murder of two Russian siblings exposes dark-hearted criminal gang who killed people for kicks 
Government outlines new plans to tackle Thailand’s economic malaise as the current account deteriorates 
Good news in Japan for 28 year old Thai woman Ms. Jutathip who is cleared of drug trafficking charges 
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