At Don Mueang airport, a woman was apprehended on allegations of human trafficking and cunning exploitation of two Thai women under the guise of well-paid massage occupations in the Maldives. Contrary to the promised jobs, these women found themselves ensnared in the grim reality of forced prostitution. The arrest was executed yesterday in light of a formal complaint lodged by the victims who managed to abscond from their predicament and seek refuge from the Thai embassy in the Maldives. Pechanan, 29, utilized the power of social media platform, Facebook, to entice unsuspecting Thai women with a seemingly attractive offer. A Thai massage parlour job in the Maldives boasting of a lucrative monthly salary exceeding 100,000 baht was the bait. Two Thai women fell prey to this human trafficking scheme, travelling willingly to the island nation, oblivious to the nightmare that awaited them. Upon landing, they faced the horrifying confession that…
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A thrilling event unfolded in Rayong province when a middle-aged woman was boldly discovered infringing on aquatic animal conservation laws – a grave crime landing her right under the local law enforcement’s radar. The exciting episode transpired in the culturally profound Wat Khod Thim Tharam, located in the heart of Rayong, captivating the local’s attention. The protagonist of this story, a woman named Aun, of age 49 was seen engaged in illegally capturing aquatic animals from a designated sanctuary area. Despite being cautioned by Suwat, a diligent young lad who serves at the local temple, our heroine seemed undeterred. Consequently, the concerned boy took it upon himself to inform the guardians of the law post witnessing the act. Aun’s actions alarmed Suphattharapong Boonkamnert, an esteemed police investigator within Rayong City’s heart. The violation was confirmed by the indisputable video evidence provided by Suwat, which unravels Aun ensnaring turtles, frogs, and…
A somber and tragic scene unfurled in the town of Chon Buri, Thailand, when an elderly man attempted to simply retrieve a household fan, but fate took a cruel turn. Little did he know, this act would prove fatal when he accidentally cut his hand on a metallic sheet stowed away in the room. Presuming it to be a minor injury, he underestimated the gravity of the situation. The following morning, he was found lifeless in a different room by his spouse. As the mystery of this untimely death continues to loom, the authorities are diligently working to reach a valid conclusion regarding the cause of death. Officer Khajornsak Somvang, the head investigator from the Nong Yai Police Station, received an urgent report at 9 am concerning a death that occurred under unforeseen circumstances in a Nong Yai district house situated within the Klong Phlu Subdistrict, Chon Buri Province. Accompanied…
Recently, three leading educational organizations in Thailand, namely the National Association of Secondary School Administrators (NASSA), the National Parents and Teachers Association, and the Basic Education Committee of Thailand, made public their declaration of the six main qualities they seek in the next Minister of Education and their deputies. Primarily, it emphasized the need for candidates with robust educational expertise capable of meeting pressing issues encountered by Thailand’s youths. The announcement was delivered by Narin Channadu, who is both the current President of NASSA and Director of Karnjananukhro School. The importance of the education sector in moulding the future of Thailand was highlighted. This brought forth the urgent necessity for ministers equipped with the enumerated qualifications by the organizations. The traits pinpointed in the statement laid substantial emphasis on considerable knowledge and management experience in the education sector, comprehensive awareness of the issues, and a far-sighted mindset to steer Thai…
Heralding from the early morning haze of Pattaya in Chon Buri, an unexpected intervention was unrolled that led to the seizure of a covert gambling operation. Undoubtedly, the dawn’s silence was shattered as the metropolitan police division, assisted by Pattaya’s local law enforcement, descended upon the seemingly innocent vicinity of a popular hotel. Located on the bustling Sai 3 road in the heart of the bustling Bang Lamung district, the hotel has seen an influx of guests from various walks of life. Yet, surprisingly, tucked away within the labyrinth of its luxury suites, underneath the glitz and glamour, an illegal establishment was functioning. In total, thirteen Vietnamese nationals were prudently apprehended from three hotel rooms that were transformed into operational hubs for this illicit virtual golf course. As the police pounded on the hotel room doors, the unexpected occupants awoke to a sight they had perhaps feared yet hoped would…
In a shocking twist of events, a 66-year-old retiree from government service found himself entangled in a trap laid by an impostor posing as renowned TV news anchor Orakarn Jivakiet. The unsuspecting retiree fell prey to the scammer’s sophisticated scheme, causing him to lose a staggering 20 million baht over a span of just two months, in the name of investing in the enigmatic world of cryptocurrencies. This grievous incident was brought to light when the retiree, along with the actual news anchor Orakarn, lodged a complaint at the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) on a breezy Monday afternoon. As per the briefing provided by the CCIB commander Pol Maj Gen Chatpanthakan Khlaikhlueng, the retiree reported that the first point of contact with the fraudster was through Facebook. Apparently, the scammer was using an ID falsely identifying as Orakarn “Kwang” Jivakiet, a highly reputable TV news anchor. Once the scammer…
In a chilling update from the National Broadcasting Services of Thailand, viewers were presented with images of a mangled police truck, bearing the brunt of a lethal ambush. The attack unfolded under the cloak of darkness on Monday night in Yarang district, Pattani, a hotspot of political unrest and conflict. One brave policeman, alongside two defence volunteers, breathed their last during this surprise assault, with another five police personnel suffering injuries. The chilling ambush took place with the tambon Yarang municipal office as the backdrop; the quiet Yarang-Mayo Road in tambon Yarang found itself in the grip of an unscheduled upheaval around 10:50 PM. The squadron that screeched to an abrupt halt and was ushered into the jaws of death constituted a four-door police pick-up truck, a police motorcyclist, and a motorcycle manned by two defence volunteers. The stillness of the night was broken by the chilling echoes of assault…
On May 24, 2023, three Thai human rights activists celebrated a hard-fought but bittersweet victory as they walked out of the South Bangkok Criminal Court as free people. These activists, namely, Angkhana Neelapaijit, Puttanee Kangkun, and Thanaporn Saleephol, had been embroiled in a contentious legal battle with Thammakaset, a poultry production company accusing them of defamation. The bone of contention? The galling working conditions and punishingly long hours at a chicken farm owned by Thammakaset, which the activists bravely brought to light on social media during 2019 and 2020. Critics have long held Thailand’s stringent defamation laws, which carry a penalty of up to two years imprisonment or a hefty fine of up to 200,000 baht (US$5,719), in contempt. Despite the ominous implications of these laws, the activists’ lawyer, Tittasat Soodsan, presented a convincing case. Outside the South Criminal Court, he informed AFP that the court took into consideration that…
Amidst rising concerns, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter to Thaksin Shinawatra, affirmed on Tuesday that her father will remain at the Police General Hospital as opposed to being transferred to a private facility. Her stated concerns revolved around her father’s heart condition. On a separate front, a political petitioner signaled intentions to approach the Ombudsman asking for details about the seriousness of Thaksin’s alleged medical condition in consideration of his hospital stay instead of detention. In a recent visit to Thaksin at the Police Hospital, Ms. Paetongtarn expressed worries over her father’s tiredness and physical exhaustion, though he could still engage in conversations. “My major concern centers on his heart health. Yes, he does have a lung condition, but it’s historical and shouldn’t be cause for immediate alarm.”, Ms. Paetongtarn stated empathetically. She added that her father had been continually exhausted following his return to Thailand. Ms. Paetongtarn revealed that news of…
In an unfortunate turn of events, an incident occurred outside the Yarang Municipality Office at around 10:50 pm. This location was under the scrutiny of the local police officers, who were on their usual patrol in an automobile, with two community volunteers accompanying by motorbike, assessing the safety standards of their jurisdiction. It has been reported that insurgents had engineered a strategic plan and executed it at the perfect time. The situation escalated when a bomb was detonated, timed to coincide with the arrival of the patrol team, thereby inflicting damage to their vehicles. This was no mere act of vandalism; it was a well-planned ambush designed to strike fear and cause chaos. The attackers did not stop at this explosive disruption; they took the reigns of terror a step further. Military-grade firearms were at their disposal, and with no qualms or hesitations, they opened fire. The relentless firing resulted…