Deep in the bustling heart of Pathum Thani, a tale of forbidden avocados unfolds with a twist that could rival the juiciest soap operas. In a dramatic scene fit for the silver screen, a Vietnamese businessman named Van found himself at the center of an agricultural intrigue as his secret stash of avocados was busted by the ever-watchful Consumer Protection Police (CPP). Just yesterday, on May 14, the sun set on Van and his hidden empire of 16 tonnes of fresh avocados, nestled in a clandestine corner of a warehouse on Soi Thep Kunchon 6. This warehouse, strategically located close to one of the area’s major wholesale markets, became the stage for an operation that brought together the best minds from the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry and the Customs Department. This elite team was hot on the trail, piecing together clues from a previous haul of 40 tonnes of illicit…
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As the former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra strutted into the Pheu Thai Party headquarters on April 8, he exuded the aura of a statesman who’d seen it all and done it all. Cameras flashed as reporters jostled to catch every flicker of expression. But behind the scenes, a quiet tempest brewed within Thailand’s medical community, a tempest threatening to catch up with Thaksin himself. On a typical Thursday, known for its ‘almost Friday’ promises, the Medical Council of Thailand marched towards a pivotal showdown. With a metaphorical gavel ready, they were poised to recommend disciplinary action against three doctors who had once tended to Thaksin. The hand-off of this fiery recommendation to Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin added a new layer of intrigue to the saga. Of course, Somsak, donning his honorary president hat of the medical council, would need to draw conclusions within 15 days to avoid yet another…
The clang of investigative gears continues to echo in the halls of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), as their determined pursuit of truth in the murky waters of last year’s Senate election remains unshaken. Thursday witnessed DSI spokesperson Woranan Srilam addressing the press, unfazed by the latest judicial twist: the Constitutional Court’s suspension hammer falling on Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong, who has been effectively sidelined from steering the DSI. The court’s decisive order on Wednesday saw Pol Col Tawee stepping away from his dual role, including a seat as deputy chairman of the special cases committee. It was this very committee that initially set the ball rolling on a probe dissecting alleged electoral missteps. Yet, Mr. Srilam, with a serene confidence, assured the public that the DSI’s thorough autodidact investigators would push forward, untethered by the ministerial reshuffle. “The hunt for truth is a duty that transcends individual roles,”…
In a drama that seems straight out of a crime TV show, a notorious gang attempting to swipe electrical wires found themselves on the wrong end of the law—and an electric shock. The escapade unfolded on the evening of May 14th, at 10:30 PM, leading to a rather unexpected twist. Captured in full detail by CCTV footage, the gang’s foiled heist provided some shocking consequences, quite literally. At the heart of this tale is Bang Khun Thian Police Station, where Police Major General Khomsit Rangsai, Chief of Police Division 9, took the spotlight alongside his officers. Their mission? Announcing the capture of three infamous suspects: 38-year-old Chaichana, also known as Tong, 27-year-old Kittisak, with the alias Bank, and the young 23-year-old Chakrit, affectionately referred to as Ball. A significant haul comprised their confiscated items—a flashy red Yamaha Lead 125 motorcycle, 35 strands of cut electrical wires, wire cutters, and a…
In a bewildering turn of events, a recent visit to the Phra Samut Chedi Police Station turned into something out of a suspense thriller for a young Thai woman and her companions. Situated in the bustling province of Samut Prakan, close to the vibrant heart of Bangkok, the police station became the unlikely stage for an unsettling incident on May 14, 2025. Two Thai men, finding themselves in a nightmarish scenario, dashed into the police station seeking refuge and justice after a brazen attack on the streets close to Soi Suksawat 39. Having barely dodged bullets and knives aimed by a mysterious gang, these men were in a state of disbelief. One bore a bullet wound on his right leg, while the other nursed minor injuries from a thwarted stabbing attempt. However, as they recounted their harrowing tales, the room buzzed with an unexpected development. Patiphat, one of the victims,…
A storm is brewing in the serene skies of Udon Thani, a place known more for its tranquil temples than tales of turmoil. Behind the respectful salutes and crisp uniforms of the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) hides a controversy so peculiar, it reads almost like fiction. Cue Bomb, a soldier-turned reluctant chauffeur, embroiled in a tale of power, pressure, and pennies that hardly seems believable. The saga unfolded when a nosey journalist from Channel 8, thumbing through their smartphone, summoned a Grab ride and stumbled into a web of misused power. Standing in the driver’s seat was Bomb, looking less like a chauffeur and more like a man burdened by a heavy secret. During the ride, a few probing questions revealed a jaw-dropping story – Bomb, whose real identity was a soldier, was moonlighting against his will as a Grab driver. Bomb’s unexpected career change took off last June…
In the lush, serene surroundings of Thailand’s Koh Samui, a recent nighttime sting operation unveiled a rather psychedelic scandal—taking center stage in the latest series of controversies involving Israeli tourists in the Land of Smiles. This time, a 29-year-old Israeli entrepreneur and his 39-year-old Thai partner were accused of selling hallucinogenic mushrooms disguised as innocent cannabis treats from a cozy beachside shop. The incident has inserted a new level of intensity into the ongoing friction between the idyllic destination and its unruly foreign visitors. The sophisticated sting, led by Surat Thani police, saw the unlikely duo’s operation exposed in broad daylight—or more accurately, moonlight—on May 14. Tipped off by a vigilant local, authorities launched a strategic operation at the Snoopy Samui shop in the picturesque locale of Bo Phut. District Chief Amorn Chumchuai orchestrated this drama with a flair worthy of a crime novel, dispatching Jirapat Chuchan and the team…
In a heart-wrenching incident in Chachoengsao’s Ta Takiab district, the vibrancy of life came to a tragic halt as a local man, Somporn Meeying, was found lifeless in the dense, rain-soaked Sam Khe forest. On the afternoon of May 14th, district chief Amnuay Kaset Sinsanukoon embarked on a formidable search across untamed stretches of forestland, a locale notoriously inhabited by wild elephants. The journey commenced after a somber notification from the village head of Ban Khao Talat, Moo 15, relaying the distressing discovery of Somporn’s body. This revelation followed the anxious report from Jarunee Meeying, who had alerted Ta Takiab police about her father’s unexpected absence since the previous day. What began as a routine outing to collect chillies from a rubber plantation in Ban Khao Talat tragically turned into a fatal encounter with one of nature’s mightiest creatures. The team’s determination was palpable as they navigated the treacherous forest…
In the bustling heart of Bangkok, where the neon lights cast vibrant hues on the pavements of the city that never sleeps, a high-stakes drama unfolded in the early hours of May 13, 2025. The Metropolitan Police Division 8 orchestrated a significant crackdown, arresting a pivotal player in an illicit drug network that had woven its web throughout the Wang Thonglang district. This cinematic bust unveiled not just drugs, but the intricate operations of a covert underworld. The leading man of this real-life thriller was Tosapon, a 28-year-old man who had become a linchpin in a nefarious enterprise. With a meticulous operation under his helm, the network had been quietly distributing alarming quantities of narcotics. Among the contraband seized were 7 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine and an eye-popping 42 kilograms of ketamine. The operation took place around 6am on a sleepy stretch of Soi Ramkhamhaeng 21, Intersection 3, but there…
In the bustling heart of Southeast Asia, a momentous shift is unfolding in the world of digital technology and innovation. Bangkok – a city famed for its vibrant culture and rapid advancement – now plays host to the strategic maneuvers of Tools For Humanity, the global technology titan behind the renowned World platform. With the appointment of Pakapol Thangtongchin as Thailand’s first-ever Country Manager, the company is coding a new chapter in its ambitious mission to build digital trust infrastructure that courageously combats the lurking threats of online fraud, scams, and what has become the alarm bell du jour, deepfakes. Pakapol Thangtongchin, or simply ‘Max’ as his inner circle calls him, is a veritable luminary in the tech universe. His credentials sparkle with a Harvard education and a career trajectory that includes strategic leadership roles at the likes of Amazon, Bain & Company, and the Central Group. With a formidable…