In an unsettling series of events unfolding in the serene backdrop of Phuket, a local man found himself battling for his life after a nightmarish ordeal that took a dark turn. The episode, believed to have been triggered by a drug-induced hallucination, saw the 41-year-old unwittingly inflict a gruesome wound on himself, leaving his family stricken with fear and heartbreak, unable to muster the courage to visit him at the hospital. It was a tumultuous Thursday afternoon, around 1:30 PM on July 10, when the quiet village of Srisoonthorn, specifically near the Wat Manik area, was disrupted by an emergency response. Reports of a man gravely injured and drenched in his own blood sent the Thalang Police and swift responders from the Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation racing to a simple shed where a tragic scene awaited them. There, they discovered him lying in a vast pool of blood, desperately clinging to…
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In the misty pre-dawn hours of Pattaya, when even the most nocturnal creatures contemplate winding down, a dramatic spectacle unfolded that seemed ripped straight from a thrilling action movie. Picture this: on July 11th, in the wee hours, a battalion of officers stormed the infamous 86 Club, a notorious hotspot simmering on Soi Bongkot. What triggered this formidable raid? A concoction of relentless complaints from exasperated locals, and alarmingly, a recent brawl that could rival the rowdiest of street rumbles. The raid wasn’t an impulsive decision but a carefully orchestrated maneuver led by a trinity of determined officials—Acting Lieutenant Choltis Leyanont, the eagle-eyed Chon Buri Provincial Administrative Officer, Nathapop Yomjinda, the astute Deputy District Chief of Bang Lamung, and Police Colonel Anek Srathongyoo, who helms the Pattaya City Police Station. Together, they sought to unmask the lawlessness that lurked behind the pulsating neon lights of the infamous club. The immediate…
The latest revelation in South Korea’s bustling scene of foreign arrivals comes with a curious twist. While the nation continues to beckon international students and trainees with open arms, an unexpected decline has emerged from a once-thriving contingent. Thai students and trainees, once flocking to South Korea in notable numbers, have taken a nosedive, leading many to scratch their heads in wonder. Statistics Korea reports unveiled a significant reduction in 2024, with only 21,000 Thai nationals entering on student and training visas — a dramatic 40% decrease from the previous year’s tally. This fall is starkly contrary to the broader trend showcasing a 19% increase in overall foreign entries for study or training, totalling 99,000. The statistics agency hasn’t shed light on this drop-off, leaving experts and pundits to draw their own conclusions. Some theorize that South Korea’s economic challenges could be a contributing factor. A sluggish growth rate is…
In the shadowy hush of the early morning hours, a scene akin to a high-octane drama unfolded in Pattaya. As the clock ticked over to 3am on July 12, 2025, in the quiet environs near the Meteorological Department’s weather forecasting office on Phratamnak Hill, a lively assembly of youthful exuberance unexpectedly gave way to high stakes intrigue, prompting an urgent call to the local law enforcement. Pattaya City Police, under the vigilant conduct of Police Colonel Anek Sarathongyoo and Police Lieutenant Kittisuk Suthinitatwong, Deputy Inspector of Pattaya City Police, responded with alacrity to the community’s concerns. Descending upon the scene, the authorities encountered a cadre of more than 20 individuals, all youthful in disposition, their ages sprawled between 15 and 25 years. Their gathering, adorned with a parade of parked motorcycles, seemed innocuous until a lone, wary youth wove through the throng attempting a discreet but hasty departure. It was…
In the stillness of the early morning hours, Phahonyothin Road near Bangkok University in the Pathum Thani province became the backdrop for a tragic mishap that would forever alter the lives of many. A 17-year-old motorcyclist’s life was cut short when he collided with a massive, 10-wheel truck on the bustling inbound express lane. The accident, which occurred precisely at the break of dawn on July 12, also resulted in injuries to four others, including two benevolent bystanders who sought to avert any further calamity. Police Lieutenant Anusorn Wiangsima, the vigilant deputy inspector of Khlong Luang Police Station, was the first responder to this grievous scene. Accompanying him were forensic experts from Thammasat University Hospital and volunteers from the compassionate Poh Teck Tung Foundation. The landscape of this calamity was haunting—a lifeless teenager lay solemnly on the cold asphalt. A mere 50 meters away, a stationary 10-wheel Hino truck, registered…
In an unexpected turn of events on a serene afternoon in Takua Thung district, police in Phang Nga made a dramatic arrest that has shaken the community. A 33-year-old woman was apprehended by the sharp-eyed officers from the Special Operations Division of Provincial Police Region 8 as she attempted a brazen drug concealment along a quiet road. This spine-tingling operation took place at precisely 1:50 PM on a fateful Wednesday, July 9, showcasing both the skill and vigilance of Thailand’s law enforcers. The arrest team, led by the astute Police Lieutenant Colonel Prayat Phongprayoon, executed a meticulously planned stakeout that paid off handsomely. The operation was spearheaded by prominent figures including Police Lieutenant General Surapong Thanomchit, the head honcho of Provincial Police Region 8, with able assistance from Deputy Commander Police Major General Saranu Chamnanrat and the formidable Pol. Maj. Gen. Lertchai Champathong, Commander of the Investigation Division. With such…
The skies over Thailand have been letting loose, and the country’s Meteorological Department (TMD) doesn’t want anyone caught without an umbrella or a lifeboat, for that matter. Today, they’ve thrown down a weather warning, heralding the arrival of thunderstorms and heavy rain drenching 48 provinces, including the bustling metropolis of Bangkok. But wait, it gets splashier: 15 provinces are under the magnifying glass for potential flash floods and runoff because, Mother Nature isn’t playing games. The cosmic mischief stems from a monsoon trough that’s got the upper northern and northeastern regions of Thailand on edge, not to mention a few neighbors like Laos and northern Vietnam. Just when you thought it couldn’t get stormier, a low-pressure system is rocking the upper northeastern region, all while the ever-strengthening southwest monsoon sweeps through the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and even the Gulf of Thailand. It’s like a meteorological orchestra with rainstorms as its…
The sun had barely climbed into the sky over northeastern Thailand when a tragic scene unfurled on a bustling intercity bus, leaving a trail of horror and heartbreak. On July 11, this tragic tableau unfolded as the Nakhon Phanom–Ban Phaeng bus cruised through the serene vistas of the Ban Pak Thuai area in Tambon Wen Phrabat, Tha Uthen District. A passenger, his mind an unwelcome host to a tempest of mental illness, shattered the morning calm with a blade, plunging it repeatedly into his own grandfather. The passengers, in the grip of shock, could do little but serve as helpless witnesses to the unfolding nightmare. In an all-too-common tableau for the country’s beleaguered law enforcement, police raced against time, arriving at the scene by 10:10 AM in the neighboring Ban Pak Thuai Noi area. Local media outlet KhaoSod reported the swift arrest of the attacker. The grandfather, despite heroic efforts…
In the serene, lotus-laden breeze of Udon Thani, Thailand, a catastrophic event unfolded that has left a family reeling and an entire province in somber reflection. On July 11, amidst the gentle rustling trees and the tranquil whispers of ongoing Buddhist rituals, a trip that was meant to enrich and uplift turned tragically fatal. Pathum, a lively 75-year-old matriarch, was fatally struck by her own son, Nawee, as she stood by the side of Ban Tard–Suksomboon Road, waiting to share her benevolence with the traveling monks. It was a day meant for the heartfelt tradition of making merit, an intention that ended in a calamitous chain of missteps. Pathum, originally from Samut Prakan—jostling just outside bustling Bangkok—had come to Udon Thani with her family seeking a moment of grace and peace during the long Buddhist holiday. Inspired by the idea of giving alms at Wat Pa Ban Tard Temple, the…
Step into the enchanted realm of Thailand’s rainforests, where nature’s secrets often lie hidden, only to reveal themselves with enchanting surprises. Imagine the delightful shock that rippled through the scientific world when Heterostemma brownii Hayata, affectionately nicknamed the Forest Sea Star, made its ghostly reappearance. This elusive plant, wrapped in the mysterious embrace of the Apocynaceae family, had not graced human eyes for a staggering 113 years. The last time anyone caught sight of it was in the distant lands of Taiwan, China, and Vietnam back in 1906. Experts feared it had faded into the annals of extinction, but then it gleefully reemerged in the majestic jungles of northern Thailand’s Chiang Rai province. Picture the sense of awe that descended upon the team from Thailand’s Botanical Garden Organisation (BGO) during a thrilling 2019 expedition. As these intrepid taxonomists ventured into the heart of nature’s green labyrinth, destiny guided them to…