The struggle against the illegal trade of cultural treasures in Thailand has achieved a ground-breaking success. A collaborative operation led by the police force and the Fine Arts Department apprehended three persons believed to be central figures in this underground network. This covert operation resulted in the arrest of these key suspects and also in reclaiming around 1,000 historical antiquities. Digging deeper into the investigation unearthed a two-pronged operation, one group engaged in unearthing these priceless relics while the other was involved in their marketing. The recovered artefacts are an amalgamation of bronze statues, tattoo equipment, silver currency, cowrie shells and fragments of jewellery, some of which have a history that spans back over a millennium. Unwitting buyers became the owners of these cultural treasures through social media platforms such as Facebook. The police, to ensure these items were genuine, assumed a covert identity and made a purchase of some…
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Deeply shaken by an unexplainable tragedy, Somporn, a 48-year-old mother hailing from Thailand, casts a plea for further inquiry into the mysterious demise of her 23-year-old daughter, Thanaporn. Just a single day after her arrival in Japan, Thanaporn’s life was cut tragically short as she plummeted to her death from the eighth floor of a condominium. Somporn solicited the assistance of the Pavena Foundation for Children and Women on the 10th of September, in her fervent quest for answers surrounding her daughter’s untimely death. Citing her financial condition as a barrier, Somporn expressed her inability to physically travel to Japan to unravel the puzzling circumstances leading to her daughter’s fatal incident. She vehemently rejects the Japanese police’s verdict of suicide. Her unwavering belief is grounded in knowing that Thanaporn was in Japan to escalate her financial status, by working as a party entertainer. With dreams of supporting her mother’s aspiration…
Today marked a significant victory in the ongoing battle against illegal narcotics trade as law enforcement authorities, led by a coalition of Thai domestic forces, apprehended several individuals linked to drug trafficking networks operating from Laos to Thailand. This operation yielded a massive confiscation of over 100,000 prohibited substances. These illicit operations were sophisticated, and their modus operandi strained the lines of morality. The traffickers timed their exploits to run parallel with revered Buddhist holy days, a time when Laotian locals exercise restraint and engage in morally upright behaviour. The brisk dawn of the day witnessed Rutthaphon Naowarat, the esteemed chief of Buriram Provincial Police flanked by his deputies Narongsak Phromtha and Kongchat Lueangsomthap, launch an extensive operation. Aided by Wichan Krachangpoth, deputy director of Buriram Provincial Police and head of the narcotics suppression unit, they unveiled plans that sought to purge the streets of the drug menace. This herculean…
Hope for Strays: A Sanctuary in Peril Set amidst the serene locales of Nongprue, on the eastern fringes of Pattaya, Hope for Strays Foundation has ringed in a ray of light for a multitude of forsaken canines for close to a decade and a half. However, in a rather untimely twist, this registered non-profit organization, currently home to over 300 dogs, is fast approaching an uncertain future as the tenure of their land lease ceases to exist in March of the coming year. Subsequently, the need for a new haven for these adorable creatures has become the need of the hour – a challenge that is not short of complications. Over its fifteen-year tenure, the Hope for Strays has been a safe haven for countless deserted, mistreated, and uncared-for dogs. Throughout the span of the past seven years, these unfortunate animals found solace at the shelter, with a loving, nurturing…
Perched within the labyrinthine confines of a bustling mall located in the vibrant city of Chon Buri, sits a theatre where two transwomen, Cher, 27, and Joy, 26, were subjected to an unprovoked assault. Their story, a harrowing tale of prejudice and inequality, found an audience with the popular newspaper, ThaiRath. Their attacker, a man whose arrogance was cloaked in a claim of possessing connections with influential police officers, was brought to light by the victims’ courageous sharing. The incident was triggered by a simple, innocuous request. Cher and Joy were merely trying to enjoy their cinematic experience when the incessant chatter of two men and a woman disrupted the tranquil dark. After enduring more than half an hour of this unnecessary discord, they innocently asked those involved to please lower their voices. Their request was met with a vulgarity-laden tirade, derogatory comments, and a surprising level of anger. Disturbing…
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Anutin Charnvirakul, has recently voiced his utmost confidence in his second-in-command, Chada Thaiset, and his ability to successfully take on mafia-style gangs. The aim is to weaken their undue influence over local administrative bodies across the vivid landscapes of Thailand. The 56 year old statesman provided Thaiset with a nationwide duty last week. The directive involves the careful examination of all influential local leaders suspected of ties with mafia-like organizations and effectively blacklist them if any such links emerge. This strategic move is designed to gradually wipe out nefarious mafia influence across the nation. This enforcement directive comes on the heels of a distressing event that took place at a dinner gathering at the fancy residence of a notable local leader in the tranquil Mueang district of Nakhon Pathom late last week. The incident revolved around a shots fired incident involving a…
Popular YouTuber, Nutty’s Diary, embroiled in a controversial investment fraud to the tune of over 2 billion baht, has declared her readiness to turn herself in to the law enforcement authorities. She also voiced out plans to pay back the victims of the scandal. The case, which already has upwards of 30 accusers and an arrest warrant issued on September 10, stemmed from accusations of Nutty’s fictitious Forex trading venture. On her YouTube channel, Nutty, 29, often posed as a seasoned Forex trader to her mighty 800,000-strong audience, urging them to plunge into the world of Forex investment. Nattamon “Nutty” Khongchak is alleged to have duped over 6,000 victims. Following the finger-pointing and scandalizing, the influencer hastily disappeared from Thailand. At present, she stands accused of parting victims with a whopping 2 billion baht from the phony Forex scheme. Just a while ago, Nutty’s Diary came out with an update…
Pol Maj Siwakorn Saibua, a notable figure within the Thai Highway Police, lay in royal rest at Wat Phra Sri Mahathat, located in Bangkok’s Bang Khen district. His procession, conducted on a carriage, heralded a ceremony of mourning and respect for this fallen officer, tragically killed at a dinner party in Nakhon Pathom. In a surprising turn of events, two senior police officials, both present at the fateful function hosted by Kamnan Nok on the evening of Siwakorn’s passing, have now been reassigned to stand-by roles. According to a mandate sanctioned by Pol Lt Gen Thanayut Wuthicharasdamrong, the top officer of Provincial Police Region 7, Pol Maj Gen Jakkrit Kruasunthornwanich, and Pol Col Phuphon Thapcharoen confine their operations to the headquarters of the Provincial Police Region 7, effective from Monday, September 11. This massive reshuffling stems from the tragic incident on September 6. On this night, rogue shooter Thananchai Manmak…
Encased within the serenity of Lam Luk Ka district in Pathum Thani province, the residence of Pol Col Vachira Yaothaisong, shimmered brightly, illuminated by the forensic police lights, starkly contrasting the morbid news the abode bore witness to on Monday. Once a hub of life and activity as the dwelling place of the commander of Highway Police sub-division 2, the dwelling now stood a silent Unceasingly, Vachira Yaothaisong, had unfortunately succumbed to the pain and chose to end his life abruptly. Vachira’s role was one of command and control, overseeing the work and welfare of officers including Pol Maj Siwakorn Saibua of Highway Police sub-division 2. Siwakorn’s life too was abruptly cut short, resulting from a brutal murder at a dinner party held at Praween Chankhlai’s abode, often referred to as Kamnan Nok, in Muang district of Nakhon Pathom. This tragedy was of recent occurrence, taking place only last Wednesday.…
Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew and Deputy Public Health Minister Santi Promphat recently stepped into their new roles with an ambitious agenda. Upon their arrival at the office, they were warmly welcomed by senior officials, a sign of mutual respect and the anticipation of effective collaboration. Their shared vision is related to the creation and implementation of a robust framework for national health governance known as the National Health Board (NHB). The NHB is slated as the country’s health policy modulator that will align different government ministries and the private sector towards unified health objectives. It will directly come under the stewardship of the prime minister, fostering a shared responsibility and collaborative efforts across public and private sectors. Dr. Cholnan articulates that the NHB will not only be restricted to the jurisdiction of the Public Health Ministry but extend its reach across different governmental units to ensure holistic policy implementation.…