In the bustling city of Pattaya, where the nightlife thrums with vibrant energy, two suspected drug dealers found themselves on the wrong side of the law after a covert police operation turned their world upside down. On what seemed like just another balmy evening, undercover officers from Chon Buri Provincial and Pattaya City police quietly positioned themselves outside a condominium on South Pattaya Road, waiting for the opportune moment to strike. It was a little past 5 PM on June 10 when the net was cast, snaring Burin “Oat” Pholwiwat, aged 31, and Chatchawan “Boy” Wongthong, aged 36, right as they attempted to offload a suspicious parcel. This high-profile bust emerged from a well-coordinated sting operation, drawing its initial impetus from a clandestine tip-off. Under the astute leadership of Police Major General Thawatchai Jindakuansanong and Pol. Col. Chatree Suksiri, officers didn’t just stop there. They broadened the scope of the…
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Pattaya’s law enforcers have recently dismantled an underground kratom cocktail operation infamous for brewing potent, illegal concoctions aimed at local youths. This thrilling tale unfolded under the neon glow of Pattaya’s nightlife as the police, spearheaded by District Chief Patcharapat Sritanyanon, moved in like a well-oiled machine. In a dramatic late-night blitz on June 10, the law swooped down on shadowy establishments, seizing an impressive haul of over 2,000 bottles of these controversial kratom 4×100 concoctions and the cough syrup used to spike them—all under the veil of starlit secrecy. The operation was a coordinated effort, meticulously planned and executed like a scene out of a blockbuster movie. Deputy District Chief Kamphrai Laosaen, backed by the brave Bang Lamung Territorial Defence Volunteers, targeted six prime locations across the district, honing in on outlets suspected of selling these potent elixirs to teenagers. Alarming whispers had circled, and the locals had reached…
The sun was shining bright in Bangkok, casting its radiant glow on the bustling streets. Amidst the clattering utensils and chatter of patrons at a local ramen joint, an unexpected showdown was brewing. It was the 8th of June, a Sunday that promised nothing out of the ordinary at a PTT petrol station on Sukasawat Road. Yet, this was about to change dramatically, as an epic face-off unfolded between a resolute customer and the restaurant staff. Here she was, a seemingly ordinary lady, raising her voice in vexation, and her perfectly prepared ramen now turning cold before her. Her bone of contention? The humble 7% VAT that had been discreetly nestled in her bill. This was no regular brouhaha; the lady was steadfast, disputing the 21 baht VAT fee attached to her otherwise unassuming meal of 300 baht. “It’s a racket,” she exclaimed, questioning why her ramen was being taxed…
In a tale that appears to have jumped straight from the pages of a thriller novel, the tranquil streets of Soi Phetchakasem 67 in Bangkok became the unexpected backdrop for a chilling crime that has left the community reeling. Mepaphat, a 40-year-old Thai man, found himself in handcuffs as officers from Phetchakasem Police Station apprehended him at the stroke of midnight. His crime? The murder of his wife, 36-year-old Nanticha, whose lifeless form was discovered in their white Honda HR-V by a neighbor who unwittingly wandered uncomfortably close to the morbid scene. On what must have seemed like an ordinary day, the quiet residential lane was rocked with the grim reality of tragedy. The neighbor’s curiosity was piqued by the peculiar sight of a car engine idling outside for an unusual length of time. Peering inside, they were met with a sight all but ordinary—the motionless body of Nanticha, a…
MK Restaurants’ grand offer of boundless culinary delights quickly turned into a saga of hungry frustrations as patrons took on the MK-Koom-Koom Eat All You Can buffet challenge, only to find themselves caught in a whirlwind of empty plates and dashed hopes. The promotion, unveiled on June 9, promised a smorgasbord of indulgence with premium picks like Australian brisket, succulent pork slices, tender cuts, and even seaweed delicacies, all for the superbly tempting price of merely 299 baht. Who could resist? But, as word of this food fiesta spread like wildfire, the reality of the situation took a twist. Instead of endless feasting, customers faced interminable queues, food shortages, and staffing hiccups. The clamor for unlimited prawn parties for groups of four turned the affair into an unintended spectacle of unprepared hospitality. In a scene more dramatic than any television culinary competition, branches across the nation were soon overwhelmed. As…
In a riveting turn of events this morning, the bustling Thai city of Bangkok was met with a startling revelation. A female doctor, cloaked in the guise of professionalism and authority, has been apprehended under serious allegations of trafficking sedative drugs. Among these is the infamous alprazolam, more commonly recognizable by its sinister moniker—the “date-rape drug.” Before the sun broke through the morning haze, officials from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) joined forces with the Narcotics Suppression Bureau and several other agencies for a coordinated raid on a police residence in Bangkok’s Phaya Thai district. This clandestine operation emerged in response to red flags over the doctor’s unauthorized procurement of this controlled substance—an activity rightfully restricted to licensed medical practitioners. It soon unraveled that the suspect, a Police Colonel in her rank, had been orchestrating a complex drug acquisition scheme. She cunningly utilized the confessed names of 11 medical…
In a somber turn of events, a 29-year-old man’s life came to a tragic end after a fatal incident involving electrocution in the serene Chaloem Phra Kiat district, nestled in the lush backdrop of southern Thailand’s Nakhon Si Thammarat. The drama unfolded amid the warm embrace of June 10th, as midday rays cast their glow over the quaint Thang Phun subdistrict. This seemingly ordinary day was abruptly punctuated by urgent reports of a man teetering ominously close to a 230,000-volt transmission line, dashing any remnants of tranquility that might have lingered in the air. When the emergency services descended upon the scene with haste and precision, they were met with a heart-wrenching sight. The man’s lifeless body lay at the base of a daunting power transmission tower, cruelly dressed in a blend of camouflage clothing that starkly contrasted with the visibility of severe burns. His identity—a resident of the nearby…
In the colorful and dynamic landscape of Thai media, what begins as a whisper can quickly escalate into a headline-grabbing spectacle. This week, a fresh face in the media limelight found himself at the center of a bizarre and eye-opening controversy. Yes, dear readers, this is the tale of an alleged scandal swirling around a prominent Thai news reporter accused of quite bold extracurricular activities. During the sunny day of June 8, against the backdrop of digital speculation, an audacious post appeared on the Facebook page Tan Pao. This post didn’t just stir the pot—it gleefully toppled it. The allegations? That a well-known male news anchor was secretly distributing explicit content online, all while indulging his passion for, shall we say, adventurous outdoor escapades. Imagine the audacity, conducting such risqué acts in very public venues, ranging from petrol station restrooms to the lesser-trodden paths alongside railway tracks! Not letting the…
In an audacious digital rebellion, a Cambodian hacker group has stirred a hornet’s nest by defacing several Thai government websites. This cyber onslaught is part of their protest against the ongoing border spat between Thailand and Cambodia. In response, Thailand’s Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) is hot on their trail, with arrest warrants against the alleged cyber offenders and collaborations with global agencies underway to bring them to justice. On this day, June 10, Police Lieutenant General Trirong Piwpan, the revered head of CCIB, declared the commencement of a full-fledged investigation. The initial red flag was raised on June 3 by the Cyber Intelligence Community—a vigilant network of government IT whizzes—citing potential cyber-attacks by the shadowy collective “bl4ck_cyb3r”. This ominous alliance had threatened a digital deluge of DDoS attacks alongside graphic defacements of Thai websites as a mutinous response to the fraught border predicament between Thailand and Cambodia. Indeed, from…
In the bustling coastal city of Pattaya, where the serene waves of the Gulf of Thailand meet a vibrant nightlife, an unsettling incident pierced the tranquility. A 44-year-old French national, known as Autret, found himself at the center of an alarming legal storm, accused of an appalling crime that sent shockwaves through both local and international communities. Autret, who found temporary lodgings at the Pattaya Plaza Condotel on the buzzing Soi Sukhumvit Pattaya 59, was abruptly arrested in the sun-soaked afternoon of June 8. This arrest wasn’t a spur-of-the-moment event; it was a calculated move following an arrest warrant issued by the Nong Khai Provincial Court on June 6. The charge? The alleged sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl in a quiet corner of the northeastern province of Nong Khai—a place usually known for its peaceful landscapes and historic temples. What emerged from this chilling narrative is a tale of…