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The cell area at Muang police station in Nakhon Si Thammarat looks eerily calm, awaiting the arrival of Chaowalit Thongduang, who is set to make a highly publicized return after his extradition from Indonesia. Following his capture, this notorious escapee, known to many by his alias Paeng Nanod, will be brought back under a veil of heavy security on Tuesday. (Photo: Nujaree Rakrun) Get ready, Nakhon Si Thammarat, because your provincial police are pulling out all the stops for the reintroduction of Chaowalit. Local police chief Pol Maj Gen Somchai Seutortrakul informed the public on Monday that an elite special unit is prepped to welcome the 37-year-old fugitive at Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport. But don’t expect to catch a glimpse of this nefarious character easily. After his arrival, he’ll swiftly be taken to Muang police station for a thorough interrogation and will be formally charged for his daring escape. The…

In the early hours of Monday, the quiet town of Prachin Buri found itself thrust into the spotlight when a married couple, who ran a private loan business, turned themselves in to the Sri Maha Phot police. The couple, accused of a horrifying scheme involving the posting of explicit photos of debt defaulters online, arrived at the station at 1:30 am, visibly distressed. Pol Col Mongkol Thopao, the chief of the Sri Maha Phot station, held a tense hour-long interrogation with the 31-year-old woman and her husband. When reporters pressed for comments afterwards, a shaken woman could only express her shock and unpreparedness to face the media frenzy. The unnerving sequence of events kicked off on a Sunday evening when authorities, armed with search warrants, descended upon the couple’s residence in tambon Tha Tum of Sri Maha Phot district. The couple, busy with merit-making in the distant northeastern province of…

At the break of dawn on Monday, a couple rattled by recent events walked through the doors of Sri Maha Phot police station. The dynamic duo, a 31-year-old woman and her husband, came to answer for some rather unsavory accusations. Station chief, Police Colonel Mongkol Thopao, met with the pair, ushering them through an intense hour-long inquiry. With media curiosity at a peak, the woman, visibly shaken, only mustered a brief comment about their shock, opting to step back from the flashing cameras and probing questions. The intriguing saga began when the couple got a whiff of the news that authorities had paid a visit to their residence in the quaint tambon Tha Tum of Sri Maha Phot district the previous evening. However, by then, the couple was far from home, deeply engrossed in a merit-making retreat in Kalasin, their home securely locked. Upon their return, a word from Pol…

Underneath a brilliant blue sky, a scene unfolded that would soon send ripples of concern through the bustling Pattaya Beach. A policeman and lifeguards were seen standing solemnly next to a body that had washed ashore, the victim of an untimely tragedy that painted a stark contrast against the holiday backdrop. Cue a chilling yet intriguing mystery on this sunny Sunday. A streaming rush of sirens signaled the arrival of local police, who hurried to the stretch of beach opposite Soi Pattaya 3 Road. There, they discovered the lifeless form of a foreign man, his peace disturbed by the relentless waves. Bearing a striking flower tattoo on his left arm and an elegant bird inked on the right, the man’s only remaining companions in this silent tableau were his blue shorts and black shoes. The initial examination revealed no signs of a violent end; the body bore no marks of…

Under the blazing Sunday sun, the tranquil shores of Pattaya Beach bore witness to a chilling discovery that drew curious onlookers and officials alike. Among the sunbathers and tourists basking in the midday heat, a white man’s lifeless body emerged from the waves, generating a somber shift in the usually lively atmosphere of this popular resort town. Local police officers, responding rapidly to the distress call, converged on the scene directly across from Soi Pattaya 3 Road. The man’s body, a stark contrast to the vibrant surroundings, lay partially submerged in the sand. Clad in a pair of blue shorts and black shoes, his defining features included a flower tattoo on his left arm and a bird tattoo on his right arm. However, no identification documents were found with him, leaving his identity a troubling mystery. Upon initial examination, authorities noted the absence of any physical injuries or signs of…

The Songkhla Tourism Association is calling on the government to give tourism a significant boost in the province by constructing a state-of-the-art cruise ship terminal and introducing direct flights from various Chinese cities to Hat Yai. According to Songchai Mungprasithichai, the president of the Songkhla Tourism Promotion Association, these enhancements will undoubtedly attract a greater influx of Chinese tourists. One of the primary requests is for a direct flight route, such as from Kunming to Hat Yai, aimed at simplifying travel for Chinese visitors and consequently amplifying tourist numbers in the province. Additionally, they propose an investment in nautical transport, spotlighting a cruise terminal in the Gulf of Thailand. “The terminal will not only alleviate the road congestion at the Thai-Malaysian border between Sadao district and Bukit Kayu Hitam in Malaysia but will also stimulate tourism in Songkhla and nearby hotspots such as Koh Samui, Krabi, and Phuket,” Mr. Songchai…

In a dramatic crackdown that reads like a thriller novel, six individuals have been nabbed for their suspected ties to two illicit gambling sites believed to be connected with a criminal syndicate in Cambodia. The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) is on the case, led by the sharp-witted commissioner, Pol Lt Gen Worawat Watnakhonbancha. The bust comes after thorough detective work on the websites “mm.safa555.com” and “safa55game.com”, which were gaining notoriety for promoting online gambling actively. With about 10,000 members each and a staggering ten million baht flowing through these platforms every month, these sites weren’t your ordinary hobbyists. After building a solid case, CCIB investigators knocked on the Criminal Court’s door, securing warrants for a dozen suspects. The weekend operation saw officers swoop down on four locations in Lop Buri and Nonthaburi. Amid the clattering streets and the hidden estates, six arrests were made, providing a glimmer of hope…

Imagine this: A bustling electoral office in Bang Kapi district, brimming with hopeful Senate candidates, their anticipations high as they picture the upcoming landmark dates – June 9th, 16th, and 26th marking district, provincial, and national-level elections. This scene, captured on May 20, was just a prelude to what promises to be a riveting saga of democracy, as evidenced by a photo taken by the keen-eyed Varuth Hirunyatheb. Amidst this feverish anticipation, the Election Commission (EC) threw in a plot twist, reminiscent of a seasoned novelist building suspense. The commission’s secretary-general, Sawaeng Boonmee, took to Facebook, not to post vacation pics, but to issue a stern reminder to Senate candidates. With the gravitas of a headmaster, he thanked the candidates for their smooth candidacy registration, while reminding them to brace themselves for the next challenge – the self-introduction stage. But here is where the plot thickens. The Senate election doesn’t…

“` As the vibrant heart of Bangkok’s Bang Kapi district pulsed with anticipation, a sea of Senate candidates lined up, their faces gleaming with hope and determination under the sweltering Thai sun. It was May 20, a day now etched in the memory lane of Thailand’s bustling political arena, as captured in the stark lens of Varuth Hirunyatheb’s camera. But as these hopefuls stood at the precipice of their political journeys, the Election Commission (EC) unfurled a stern warning, rippling through the charged atmosphere like a thunderclap. The gravitas of EC secretary-general Sawaeng Boonmee’s words could almost be felt, as he turned to Facebook, the digital agora of our times, to voice a cautionary tale. “As dawn breaks on the district election for senators,” he proclaimed, encapsulating the weight of the moment, “I extend my gratitude to every candidate for their seamless transition through the registration process, upholding the sanctity…

On a sunny day with the bustle of early enthusiasm in the air, the Bang Kapi district office found itself amidst a flurry of activity. The reason? Senate candidates, poised and ready, were making their way into the political arena on May 20, as captured in a snapshot by Varuth Hirunyatheb. But this was just the beginning. With the first round of district-level elections looming on June 9, the Election Commission (EC) had a crucial message for all contenders. In a world where social media bridges the gap between the led and their leaders, EC secretary-general Sawaeng Boonmee took to Facebook with a significant announcement. “In a few days, the district election for senators will start,” he declared, extending his gratitude towards the senate candidates for their smooth sail through the candidacy registration and their adherence to the established guidelines. His message was clear: as the election gears shifted, awareness…