Crime
Rising concerns in tourist hotspots about unruly tourists from Middle Eastern countries refusing to pay
Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:
Foreign tourist mocks a Phuket motorcycle rider and walks off without paying a ฿40 fare after an hour-long row, as mounting disputes involving Middle Eastern… Read More ›
Bank bandit arrested at a Bangkok resort. 54 year old Saifa Kasemut has a history of armed robbery crime
Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:
Police catch convicted robber Saifa Kasemut after a ฿1.5 million Talat Thai bank raid. The gunman bars the doors, raids the safe and torches his… Read More ›
American wanted for sex offences against female minors arrested at Chiang Mai Buddhist retreat
Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:
Thai police infiltrate a Chiang Mai meditation retreat and arrest a 35-year-old American wanted in New Hampshire over child sex charges involving girls under 16.… Read More ›
Ayutthaya abbot disrobes as top temple official is arrested by police who worked undercover for months
Crime, Culture, Living, Thailand:
Disciples turn on revered Ayutthaya abbot as police probe ฿92 million, secret videos, temple cash and a woman. Five raids followed across three provinces, the… Read More ›
Masked man stages armed robbery in Pathum Thani netting 1.5 million baht before torching getaway car
Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:
Gunman seals six people inside a Talat Thai bank, pulls a gun and escapes with ฿1.54 million. He flees in a Toyota with fake Songkhla… Read More ›
Police officer bursts into tears as he surrenders to police led by son a day after murdering his wife
Kindergarten killing ends in a dramatic dawn surrender as policeman Thassaphong gives up after a 20-hour siege. His police officer son races back from the… Read More ›
Court denies mercy to savage killer who bludgeoned a hotel worker to death in a drug crazed robbery in Hua Hin
Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:
Death for Hua Hin hotel killer Rattikorn “Sam” Yingyod after he beat receptionist Wirin “Nui” Thaolipo 14 times with an iron bar. Judges reject mercy… Read More ›
Pattaya police officer clinically executed his wife at a kindergarten and was later surrounded at home
Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:
Serving policeman accused of shooting wife Pailin dead at her Chonburi kindergarten flees to his home. CCTV caught the close-range killing while 44 children sheltered… Read More ›
Dutch man entered into a mediated settlement after assaulting a young Thai woman at a Koh Samui bar
CCTV catches a Dutch man repeatedly striking a Thai woman at a Koh Samui bar before he raises a metal stool. Two days later, police… Read More ›
French man held at Koh Samui Police Station as deportation process begins. Israeli moved to Bo Phut
Crime, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Kevin Dimino is behind bars on Koh Samui after PM Anutin ordered him deported. His wife is racing to appeal as officials unveil six grounds… Read More ›
Sex network boss arrested in shock police home raid on Sunday after probe exposed child porn racket
Crime, Foreigners, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Bangkok influencer Nanyapat Prueksawangwong arrested over ฿3m OnlyFans porn business. Police say hotel rooms were used to film content, including a video involving a 17-year-old… Read More ›
Activist lawyer wants action on corruption which pilfers lottery revenue for the disabled for the rich
Crime, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Lawyer Tum is back, taking aim at a lottery quota system for disabled Thais. Sittra Biebangkerd says politicians and influencers cashed in while over ฿200m… Read More ›
Indian tourist severely injured but coherent after early morning fall last Friday from his Pattaya hotel
Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Indian tourist Abhishek Jagannath Kunjir, 42, suffers broken wrists and severe back injuries in a mystery Pattaya hotel fall. Police find no evidence of assault… Read More ›
Israeli detained for deportation as PM signs order to deport now missing French zoo owner Kevin Dimino
Crime, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Frenchman Kevin Dimino disappears as immigration officers hunt him across Koh Samui after a deportation order. Israeli businessman Yaacov “Jacob” Ohayon is already in custody,… Read More ›
Vicious attack on UK man in Jomtien Pattaya leads to arrest of Thai man. 70 year old kicked in the face
Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Daylight horror on Jomtien Beach as Briton, 70, is kicked in the face and punched while USS Abraham Lincoln sailors fill Pattaya. Thai attacker, 35,… Read More ›
UK Nigerian influencer wanted for drug trafficking died in Bangkok due to genital enlargement therapy
Crime, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Luxury Bangkok holiday ends in tragedy as Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo dies after penis filler injections. UK inquest links his death to the treatment as his… Read More ›
Missing Kanchanaburi mother found on southbound bus after 7 day northern stay shrouded in mystery
Crime, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Seven-day mystery ends as missing mum Wichuda, 33, is found alive on a bus home. Boyfriend Nut crosses the border alone as police find his… Read More ›
Koh Samui Israeli expat the first to be deported under Prime Minister Anutin’s new deportation regime
Crime, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
5-year Israeli expat Yaacov Ohayon is ordered deported after a Samui zoo threats conviction. Anutin uses Thailand’s new deportation rules eight days after launch, as… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Nationwide probe targeting over 36K foreigner linked firms with land and a further 7k which own condos
September 8, 2026
Thailand launches a vast property crackdown, screening
Sex network boss arrested in shock police home raid on Sunday after probe exposed child porn racket
September 8, 2026
Bangkok influencer Nanyapat Prueksawangwong arrested
Activist lawyer wants action on corruption which pilfers lottery revenue for the disabled for the rich
September 8, 2026
Lawyer Tum is back, taking aim at a lottery quota
Interior Ministry is now moving to enforce the law regarding Jewish burials and grave sites in Thailand
September 7, 2026
Jewish graves become the latest focus of Thailand’s
Chaos still reigns at the NBTC as Chairman wins right to court review. Board members move to work on
September 7, 2026
NBTC turmoil intensifies after Dr Saran wins the right
Vicious attack on UK man in Jomtien Pattaya leads to arrest of Thai man. 70 year old kicked in the face
September 7, 2026
Daylight horror on Jomtien Beach as Briton, 70, is
USS Abraham Lincoln departs Thailand after a special visit. Captain gave thanks for the very warm welcome
September 6, 2026
Farewell Pattaya! USS Abraham Lincoln sails from
Tourism sector starkly divided over 30 days visa from September 15th. Top tycoon says it’s a big mistake
September 6, 2026
Thailand’s 30-day visa-free rule splits tourism
Missing Kanchanaburi mother found on southbound bus after 7 day northern stay shrouded in mystery
September 6, 2026
Seven-day mystery ends as missing mum Wichuda, 33, is
Koh Samui Israeli expat the first to be deported under Prime Minister Anutin’s new deportation regime
September 5, 2026
5-year Israeli expat Yaacov Ohayon is ordered deported
US Navy’s Pattaya visit is plain sailing with strong spending breeze. Chonburi governor hails it a success
September 5, 2026
Pattaya cashes in as thousands of USS Abraham Lincoln
Paying AI users in Thailand had a nightmare week online just as the government waded into the market
September 5, 2026
Thailand’s AI revolution hits turbulence days after
Malaysian online gambling boss arrested in Bangkok raid. 48 year old was a UFA network Master agent
September 4, 2026
Cyber police arrest Malaysian UFA executive Lim Teck
Crazed ex lover rams former girlfriend and her new boyfriend on a motorbike to their death with pickup
September 4, 2026
Songphon, 23, allegedly hunted his ex-girlfriend
Blunder over Indian visa policy saw Thailand lose tourists in August. Quick volte face to a 30 day visa
September 4, 2026
Thailand’s Indian tourism boom slams into reverse
Data centre projects on hold in Bangkok as officials scramble to examine the impact of the industry on resources
September 3, 2026
Governor Chadchart slams the brakes on Bangkok’s
HIV and AIDS still lurk behind the neon signs of Thailand’s sex industry especially as it moves online
September 3, 2026
Thailand’s neon sex trade hides a deepening HIV
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