Articles by: James Morris and Son Nguyen
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Russians flock to Nakhon Nayok temple for coffin-lying “practice death” ritual as monks chant funeral rites, sprinkle holy water and inscribe yantra for fortune after… Read More ›
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ISRAELI BAR BOSS BUSTED IN 50M BAHT DRUG STING: Shai Alfasi, 42, ran a WhatsApp sock-swap network from Koh Phangan restaurant before undercover cops swooped,… Read More ›
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Queen Suthida arrives in Italy for the 2026 Winter Olympics as Women’s Ice Hockey Ambassador, attending medal finals in Milan at the federation’s invitation. The… Read More ›
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Gunman who sparked panic and forced up to 40 schools to close in Pathum Thani surrenders after a two-day manhunt. Noparat Jeento, 30, accused of… Read More ›
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Rampaging bull elephant Phet Uthai, 19, tramples his owner during a mating session in Buriram, leaving him with a ruptured lung, then goes on to… Read More ›
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American tourist Cole Stein Heath, 55, butchered in Bangkok street clash over ex-lover. Four Myanmar men surrender after a scrap yard showdown. Victim found with… Read More ›
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Valentine’s Day execution in Chanthaburi: 30-year-old man lured by mystery caller to roadside meeting and shot dead beside rubber plantation. Meth hidden in noodle packets… Read More ›
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Tourism officials in turmoil after a viral video shows an elderly shop owner accused of racist gestures towards a Chinese tourist. A row over a… Read More ›
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Double-decker horror in Trang as Phuket-bound tour bus carrying 52 overturns near school, injuring over 30. Driver, 52, loses leg after vehicle slides 80 metres… Read More ›
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Inferno rips through Koh Samui’s Fisherman’s Village, gutting three shops and damaging a restaurant as tourists flee. Fire crews battle narrow lanes and live power… Read More ›
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Pattaya hotel worker confronts a foreign couple having candlelit sex beside a shrine and is assaulted. Eartlier, two French tourists were deported in Phuket while… Read More ›
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Senior Metropolitan Police officer “Captain Khaek” arrested by his own force over an alleged 800,000 baht marijuana dispensary robbery in Pathum Thani. Dismissed immediately, remanded… Read More ›
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Tourist police in Korat staged a Valentine’s week reunion after an elderly couple were split for over five hours at Ya Mo Monument. Officers tracked… Read More ›
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Big Joke saga on the radar again, as lawyer sues four cops over revived Minnie gambling case that saw client jailed 84 days despite prior… Read More ›
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Fugitive Chinese bank boss accused of stealing over ฿10 million tracked to Pattaya condo and arrested after two-week Immigration sting. Biometric checks showed no legal… Read More ›
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Phuket police smash alleged Russian-run poker den in luxury Rawai villa, arrest nine foreigners after Instagram sting. High-stakes games took ฿20,000 entry fees, cash and… Read More ›
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A 46-year-old Chinese national wanted on prostitution charges in China was arrested at a luxury Bangkok condominium on Wednesday following an extradition request from Beijing.… Read More ›
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Drunk Russian tourist, 30, arrested after punching Thai woman outside Pattaya mall. Victim’s head hit the pavement as crowds pinned the suspect to the ground.… Read More ›
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Hat Yai school gunman, 18, blindfolded and strapped to a stretcher as armed police transferred him to a psychiatric hospital after a local school principal… Read More ›
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Hero principal shot dead after offering to replace student hostage in Hat Yai school siege. Teen gunman stole police weapon before storming the school. Funeral… Read More ›
Pattaya crackdown on hookers as police swoop on the beachfront area. Asians and Africans to be deported 
Lampang Police deploy horse drawn buggy patrols due to energy crisis on streets of provincial capital 
Malfunctioning power banks cause two devastating fires in one day in northeastern Thailand. No injuries 
Last minute US Iran ceasefire looked fragile on Wednesday as Thailand still urged nationals to return 
Anutin’s second cabinet takes office amid Premier’s warning about the growing energy crisis over Iran 
Fears surface that the 3 missing crew members of the Thai cargo vessel Mayuree Naree died on March 11th 
Thai banks and Finance Minister prepare for the worst as the Middle East Iran War continues to escalate 
People’s Party MP raises questions about long queues at Phuket International Airport and fast-track lanes. 
Immigration Bureau warns that rip-off entry TDAC sites stand to make up to $100 million from visitors. 
Anutin apologises as the economy is throttled by the Iran US war leaving ministers struggling to cope 
Thai Tears as two young adults die in Miami Beach hit and run. Both died when they were hit at high speed 
Thai ships can sail through the Hormuz Strait but there is renewed concern for the three missing sailors 
Top Koh Samui officials suspect corruption network within municipal office linked to luxury villa builds 
Visa change from 60 to 30 days given green light by Foreign Affairs on Friday. Still must go to cabinet 
UK reality TV star dies in Phuket after being seen wandering near his hotel talking excitedly on phone 
Fugitive nabbed by Immigration Bureau in Phuket on his way back to police in France on murder charges 
Scam threat again on the rise in Thailand with losses of 70 million baht a day being reported by police 
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