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Prolific Malay scam artist captured by Immigration police in Nong Khai. Claims he was kidnapped

Prolific Malay scam artist captured by Immigration police in Nong Khai. Claims he was kidnapped

April 17, 2026

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Malaysian scam suspect Mr Kee, 38, arrested in Nong Khai after illegal Laos border crossing, claiming drugging, trafficking and forced scam work in the Myanmar–Laos… Read More ›

Songkran violence and mayhem in Phuket led to the arrests of 2 French nationals who attacked Thai man

Songkran violence and mayhem in Phuket led to the arrests of 2 French nationals who attacked Thai man

April 17, 2026

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French pair arrested over brutal Songkran attack on Thai rider in Phuket after he refused water fight, as Pattaya clashes erupt with tourists and locals,… Read More ›

Fiery signal before visit of Prime Minister Anutin to southern provinces on Friday after attack on MP

Fiery signal before visit of Prime Minister Anutin to southern provinces on Friday after attack on MP

April 16, 2026

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Tyres burn in Tak Bai as PM Anutin heads south after MP shooting. Four arrested with military links. ISOC vehicle row deepens with the fugitive… Read More ›

Chinese mid air thief arrested after Thai Airways flight from Laos landed in Suvarnabhumi Airport

Chinese mid air thief arrested after Thai Airways flight from Laos landed in Suvarnabhumi Airport

April 15, 2026

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Thai tourist police arrest a Chinese passenger at Suvarnabhumi Airport over mid-flight cash theft on Thai Airways TG571. Crew tip leads to Mr Zheng’s arrest… Read More ›

Young man became obsessed with his mother-in-law. Repeatedly sent her sexually obscene images online

Young man became obsessed with his mother-in-law. Repeatedly sent her sexually obscene images online

April 15, 2026

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Thai police arrest a 24-year-old for sending explicit messages and genital images to his ex-mother-in-law, triggering a complaint and manhunt before capture in Ranong. Suspect… Read More ›

Southern army units robustly deny any involvement in attempted assassination of Prachachart Party MP

Southern army units robustly deny any involvement in attempted assassination of Prachachart Party MP

April 15, 2026

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Army denies role in MP shooting as ISOC vehicle link sparks outrage, multiple suspects arrested and alleged mastermind still on the run while investigators probe… Read More ›

Army sergeant sees red when he sees fiancée with another suitor after arriving home early. Shoots her

Army sergeant sees red when he sees fiancée with another suitor after arriving home early. Shoots her

April 14, 2026

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Army sergeant surrenders after daylight road shooting in Phichit, leaving fiancée critically wounded. Gunman blocked the car, fired at close range, then fled. He later… Read More ›

Sadistic and bandage video makers on X arrested after serious disturbances at a BKK Sathorn condo

Sadistic and bandage video makers on X arrested after serious disturbances at a BKK Sathorn condo

April 14, 2026

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Two Chinese influencers with 600,000 followers were arrested in Bangkok after a drug-fuelled naked rampage in a luxury condo, terrifying residents. Raiding police seized meth,… Read More ›

Songkran boost of Tourist Police at Suvarnabhumi Airport to help new arrivals with safety and support

Songkran boost of Tourist Police at Suvarnabhumi Airport to help new arrivals with safety and support

April 14, 2026

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Tourist police surge at Suvarnabhumi for Songkran 2026 as the airport handles 1.8 million passengers and 1,100 daily flights, with an AI command centre, 24/7… Read More ›

Foreign tourist arrested in Bangkok for groping a reporter’s bottom at Songkran frolics at Pathumwan event

Foreign tourist arrested in Bangkok for groping a reporter’s bottom at Songkran frolics at Pathumwan event

April 14, 2026

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Foreign man arrested in Bangkok during Songkran chaos after allegedly grabbing a female reporter’s bottom on Rama IV Road in Pathum Wan. The victim boldly… Read More ›

Army commander in South to provide details of probe into senior officer linked with the ambush of an MP

Army commander in South to provide details of probe into senior officer linked with the ambush of an MP

April 13, 2026

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Army probe intensifies after MP Kamolsak ambushed with an M16 in Narathiwat. ISOC vehicle link exposes military ties as suspects, including a ‘mastermind’, are hunted.… Read More ›

Police probe death of elderly Swiss man in room fire. Officers believe it was linked to his smoking habit

Police probe death of elderly Swiss man in room fire. Officers believe it was linked to his smoking habit

April 13, 2026

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Bedridden Swiss man, 79, dies in Pattaya room blaze after fire erupts in elderly low rent housing block. Neighbours raised the alarm, but intense flames… Read More ›

French tourists face deportation after being filmed on a Phuket beach engaged in sexual relations openly

French tourists face deportation after being filmed on a Phuket beach engaged in sexual relations openly

April 12, 2026

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French couple arrested in Phuket beach sex scandal after viral video sparks swift police action and deportation review, with immigration officials considering visa revocation as… Read More ›

Pattaya police investigate yet another robbery at a hotel linked to a transgender guest hosted by Indian

Pattaya police investigate yet another robbery at a hotel linked to a transgender guest hosted by Indian

April 12, 2026

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Indian tourist, 59, reports ฿25,000 theft in Pattaya hotel after meeting two individuals on beach. The victim fled the room in a towel as police… Read More ›

‘Mastermind’ of plot to kill Prachachart MP Kamolsak Leewama is the key to case say investigating police

‘Mastermind’ of plot to kill Prachachart MP Kamolsak Leewama is the key to case say investigating police

April 12, 2026

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Police close in on ‘mastermind’ after MP ambush as military-linked suspects, including a naval officer and ex-ranger, are sought. ISOC vehicle link deepens probe while… Read More ›

Thailand in Songkran party mode as police move to control the roads and reduce the annual loss of life

Thailand in Songkran party mode as police move to control the roads and reduce the annual loss of life

April 12, 2026

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Songkran erupts in Bangkok with huge water fights as millions travel nationwide, roads clog fast, and police crack down hard after 2,617 drunk driving arrests.… Read More ›

German online Bond villain arrested by Immigration police at luxury condo in Bangkok for hacking crimes

German online Bond villain arrested by Immigration police at luxury condo in Bangkok for hacking crimes

April 11, 2026

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German hacker, 26, arrested in Bangkok luxury condo in Watthana after 74 EU warrants for cyber extortion, ransomware and global DDoS-for-hire attacks, ending a multi-country… Read More ›

Swedish mobster nabbed in Kathu condo bedroom by police raid. Wanted for 2020 Stockholm gun murder

Swedish mobster nabbed in Kathu condo bedroom by police raid. Wanted for 2020 Stockholm gun murder

April 11, 2026

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Swedish fugitive wanted for a 2020 Stockholm murder and linked to organised crime, arrested in Phuket condo raid after overstaying his visa. The Interpol Red… Read More ›

Middle aged man violently murders his mother in Sisaket with a machete after refusing his mental health pills

Middle aged man violently murders his mother in Sisaket with a machete after refusing his mental health pills

April 11, 2026

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Songkran horror in Sisaket Province as a 39-year-old man hacks his 62-year-old mother to death with a machete after stopping medication. Sister narrowly escapes after… Read More ›

Online scam tricks continue to rise on Pattaya’s streets as Indian and Chinese tourists file complaints

Online scam tricks continue to rise on Pattaya’s streets as Indian and Chinese tourists file complaints

April 10, 2026

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Tourists hit in twin Pattaya street scams as foreign suspects strike twice in hours, stealing cash and gold using a wallet trick before vanishing. Police… Read More ›

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