A captivating tale of crime and karma unfolds in the tranquil town of Thanyaburi district, nestled in the historic region of Pathum Thani province. A 41-year-old man, known as Anusorn, has recently been apprehended by sharp-eyed investigative police for an unsettling attack on a woman with a hammer in a sacred temple space. This shocking incident not only astonished the locals but also added another twist to the unfolding saga of bizarre temple crimes in Thailand. Anusorn, a resident hailing from the picturesque Loei province, found himself in a precarious situation after an alleged audacious attack on an unsuspecting Burmese woman. The attack unfolded in the unassuming setting of a temple bathroom, located within the serene grounds of Wat Sa Bua, Khlong 11, Bueng Nam Rak subdistrict. The allegations suggest that Anusorn, in an unsettling display of violence, tied the woman’s hands and feet before making away with her belongings.…
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In an extraordinary tale of luck, courage, and what can only be described as a miraculous escape, an 86-year-old veteran charcoal burner from Buriram province narrowly sidestepped a perilous, fiery end, thanks to an unlikely hero. This heartwarming narrative unfolded today, January 10, capturing the collective intrigue and admiration of the Ban Nong Bua Thai village. Suk, the unwavering craftsman whose hands have been seasoned by over six decades in the charcoal trade, was attending to his kiln in Tambon Tum Yai, Amphoe Ku Mueang, when a horrifying scenario played out. As he maneuvered atop his trusty clay kiln to collect the cooling charcoal beneath, a sudden misstep saw him plunging into the scorching depths below. Yet, destiny had not abandoned him. Despite his vulnerable position, Suk’s survival instincts surged, enabling him to begin the arduous climb out of the fiery cavity. But the real twist in this saga came…
In an alarming turn of events in the province of Nonthaburi, a family tragically succumbed to the wiles of a call center scam, a harrowing experience that saw them stripped of over 300,000 baht. The saga began to unfold on January 10 when a young woman of 21, accompanied by her parents, reported the distressing incident at the Mueang Nonthaburi Police Station. The scammers, masquerading as officers from the police force and the Anti-Money Laundering Organisation (AMLO), ensnared the daughter with a fabricated tale of her involvement in a money laundering case allegedly emanating from Suphan Buri province. The threat? Legal action against her and her family if their demands weren’t met. It was a Saturday, January 7, with an air of normality in their household when the daughter borrowed her mother’s mobile phone, ostensibly for work. This phone, linked to an iPad which the mother utilized, soon began pinging…
In the tranquil village of Baan Jok Tia, nestled within the Buriram province, life was thrown into disarray when a series of peculiar power outages left the residents scratching their heads in bewilderment. Initially, the locals suspected the electricity authority of nabbing their meters due to unpaid bills. However, as murky mystery unravelled, it emerged that the culprit wasn’t unpaid dues but rather a cunning mastermind with a taste for copper and a ladder to boot! Concerned villagers from the Mueang district, alongside their temple brethren, raised their voices in unison on the eve of January 9th. An urgent plea reverberated around town: “Find the vandals!” These brazen bandits had snipped the main power lines feeding not only homes but the community’s sacred Wat Woradit, creating a zap-tacular inconvenience. As panic subsided, an investigation swooped in, revealing severed lines like ropes from a pirate ship adrift in the sea. Deeper…
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In an unusual and distressing turn of events, a 30-year-old transwoman from Thailand, known as Aoom Aim, finds herself entangled in a challenging struggle for justice after her gender affirmation surgery took a disastrous turn. Seeking reprisal and restitution, Aoom Aim boldly stepped forward today, January 10, to demand a hefty compensation of 700,000 baht from a doctor whose care left her in an unimaginable predicament — needing to pass waste through an opening in her belly. The ordeal began after Aoom Aim’s surgery at a modestly-sized hospital nestled in Bangkok’s Rat Burana neighborhood on March 28 of last year. With hopes high and aspirations set, Aoom Aim shelled out a substantial 120,000 baht, envisioning a future of self-affirmation and happiness through the creation of a vulva and vaginal canal. Alas, the post-surgery experience was far from idyllic, as the doctor neglected to offer crucial aftercare advice, dismissing her after…
As the vibrant Chinese New Year approaches, Central Pattana Plc (CPN) has no intentions of holding back. Teaming up with the Central Department Store Co Ltd (CDS), they are rolling out a colossal 500-million-baht extravaganza in celebration of “The Great Chinese New Year” festival. This captivating spectacle runs until February 6, enchanting visitors at Central malls nationwide, including the ever-bustling Esplanade Ratchada. It promises not just to celebrate but to immerse all who attend in the rich traditions and vibrant culture synonymous with this festive season. Nattakit Tangpoonsinthana, CPN’s Chief Marketing Officer, is leading the charge with an arsenal of vibrant experiences set to mesmerize mall-goers. Amongst them, the spectacular Red Lantern Festival honors good fortune and the fresh start that the New Year symbolizes. “Our goal is to create memories that will last a lifetime,” Tangpoonsinthana states with an enthusiastic glint. And indeed, across all CPN’s shopping havens, visitors…
This morning, the tranquil morning air of Patong was shattered by a discovery that has left the community grappling with shock and sorrow. On the bustling Pisit Gorani Road, inside a modest home, a tragic story unfolded that has captured the attention of local news. A 29-year-old man named Ritthakiat Petchploy was found unresponsive in his bedroom by his mother, turning an ordinary day into a devastating heartbreak. The Patong police, arriving promptly around 7:30 AM on January 10th, were faced with a scene that offered more questions than answers. Ritthakiat lay shirtless on his bed, an electric wire grimly coiled around his neck. Despite the alarming discovery, initial investigations revealed no signs of struggle or forced entry, painting a picture that leans towards a somber conclusion of no foul play involved. The account of Ritthakiat’s mother, Saithip Samnam, is heart-wrenching; she had left the house at 6 AM, intent…
In an unexpected twist of events that could only unfold in the ever-bustling city of Pattaya, local authorities had a startling revelation during what started as a routine inspection on Soi 10 along Pattaya Second Road. Complaints were flying in like leaves in a storm, as both residents and tourists found themselves caught in a swirling haze of dust and a cacophony of noise that had turned their peaceful enclave into a mini construction apocalypse. At the helm of this inspector-led intervention were the city’s own Deputy Mayor, Wutthisak Rermkijakarn, and Marut Uthaivattananon, the acting Head of the Building Control Division. Amidst the din and chaos, these municipal officers descended upon a scene worthy of any dramatic play—a renovation project that had gotten a bit, let’s say, ‘too creative’ with local building norms without any of those pesky permits in place. Oh yes, this brave new four-story structure was an…
In the dim hours of an early January morning, the bustling streets of Pattaya were interrupted by a rather unfortunate spectacle—a drunken misadventure involving a foreign driver and a beloved som tam (papaya salad) vendor. The scene unfolded at the entrance of Soi Buakhao around 5 AM, as a bronze Toyota Vios, veering into disarray, collided woefully with Sakda’s cherished food cart. Sakda, a 58-year-old vendor known for his zesty som tam, found himself at the heart of this unexpected calamity. As the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Foundation and the swift-response officers from Mueang Pattaya Police Station arrived, they were greeted by a scene of chaos. Sakda, although reeling from a serious head injury and body bruises, refused medical attention, displaying the stoic resolve of a man who couldn’t afford hospital bills. His once neatly arranged papaya salad cart was now a canvas of disarray, with kitchen utensils flung haplessly…