As the northeastern province of Nakhon Phanom donned a wintry cloak, residents cozied up to a record-breaking chill of 7.2°C—the coldest it had been in an entire year. Nestled in the curve of their blankets, they probably tossed a silent nod of gratitude to the skies for sparing them from post-holiday boredom. Meanwhile, up above, a powerful cold front swept down from China like an Arctic chaperone, ready to introduce itself to Thailand and the South China Sea. Across the northern and northeastern provinces, thermometers took a nosedive as temperatures plummeted by as much as 3-5°C come Sunday morning. Bangkok, not wanting to be left out of the excitement, noted its own chilly gossip with Bang Na district recording a brisk 17.5°C. The Meteorological Department, ever the harbingers of climate tales, painted a picture for the Central region, including the bustling streets of Bangkok, and the East. They predicted chillier…
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Under the cloak of diminishing twilight, a truly intriguing saga unfolds. Chon Buri, a province known for its sunny shores and vibrant nightlife, has found its serenity disrupted by an unsettling discovery. As the curtain of dusk descended yesterday, January 11th, fate led a couple of construction workers to stumble upon a grim mystery encased within an unassuming suitcase. The scene unveils on a secluded stretch near Huai Yai road, about a kilometer shy of road 331’s intersection in the Bang Lamung district. An innocuous 32-inch burgundy suitcase, nestled among overgrown grasses and wild weeds, held secrets much darker than the ordinary. It was when Peerapat Lawachut and his comrade Mongkol Thepwongsa were halted by a burst tyre that destiny had orchestrated an encounter none of them anticipated. As Peerapat glanced through the encircling vegetation, curiosity guided his eye to the suitcase, prompting more than just curiosity—it was the prelude…
In a case that has sent shockwaves through the community in Trang province, a 37-year-old man known only as Thavorn was apprehended in connection with appalling crimes against his own niece-in-law. This unsettling series of events reportedly unfolded over nearly a year, with the arrest finally taking place on January 12, following an arrest warrant issued by the Thung Song Provincial Court on January 6. The chilling accusations involve both rape and the abduction of a minor between the ages of 15 and 18 for indecent motives. The disturbing incidents took place in the serene setting of Moo 5, Suso subdistrict, Palian district, Trang province, tarnishing the tranquility of the area. It all began when the victim, a 17-year-old referred to as A, moved in with her aunt in 2020 to provide some much-needed household assistance and care for her grandmother, who slept soundly in a nearby living room. However,…
In the tranquil province of Kamphaeng Phet, a serene day took a turn for the tragic on January 12. The crisp morning air was punctuated by a catastrophic collision involving a silver Honda Civic and a lumbering 10-wheel truck, an accident that left two family members dead and one tiny soul battling for her life. This heartrending incident unfolded on the bustling expanse of Phahonyothin Road. As emergency services descended upon the scene, a symphony of sirens filled the air, echoing the urgency of professionals striving to rescue those ensnared in the twisted wreckage. The silver Honda Civic, proudly bearing a Lobpuri licence plate number กจ 4765, found its ill fate against a sturdy truck hailing from Pathum Thani, marked by the licence plate 71-3226. The truck’s massive front wheels obliterated the Civic’s front, painting a grim picture of destruction. Inside the mauled Civic, rescuers discovered a haunting tableau—a man…
In a tragic turn of events that unfolded in a serene condominium in Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province, a supposed love triangle ended in a devastating loss. The scene was set on January 11, 2025, as the dawn of a new year took a grim tone with the discovery of a grievous incident involving a man who worked as a driver through an application, a woman he loved, and the startling revelation of a concealed marriage. The unfolding drama read like a plot from a suspense thriller but, alas, was all too real. Chonladda, a radiant 34-year-old woman, found herself at the center of this dramatic saga. Reports indicate that she had been shot in the chest and abdomen with a .38 caliber firearm, a sudden and violent punctuation to an emotional narrative. The injury left her severely wounded, but the quick response from rescue teams ensured her swift…
In a small corner of Dan Makham Tia district, nestled in the serene Kanchanaburi province, a tale unfolds that sounds almost like a chapter out of a cautionary tale for every modern teenager. Imagine a vibrant school buzzing with the excitement of a National Children’s Day event, laughter echoing through corridors, and the air tinged with youthful exuberance. Now, imagine this jubilant atmosphere taking a sudden, dizzying turn with the whiff of cannabis carrying a tale both sobering and startling. At the heart of this narrative is a 15-year-old student—newly arrived from Chumphon province—eager to blend into the bustling life of his new school. He, along with a couple of peers, shared more than just giggles on that fateful day. Unwisely purchasing cannabis from a local vendor, he dabbled in something he’d never tried before, claiming curiosity over coercion in deciding to light up. Alas, after the casual toke, the…
In an unexpected twist gripping the heart of Bangkok’s bustling Lat Krabang district, a housekeeper’s routine morning rounds at a dormitory turned into a spine-chilling discovery that would later unravel a tragic tale of a young mother’s desperation. On January 11, amid the usual cacophony of clinks and clatters synonymous with a day’s work, Police Lieutenant Thirayu Wongsinghe received an urgent call that would shake him to his core. The scene itself resembled one from a noir thriller: a dormitory on Lat Krabang 13/8, where an unassuming black garbage bag, lingering by the staircase, oozed a sinister substance—a scarlet liquid that starkly contrasted against the mundane backdrop of everyday waste. The housekeeper, whose diligent eyes had spotted the leak, peeled back the layers of the black plastic to reveal a heartrending sight—the lifeless body of a tiny newborn, delicately wrapped in a yellow bedsheet, her umbilical cord still intact. As…
Picture this: a sun-dappled urban area in Thailand’s beautiful Nakhon Phanom province, often bustling with local life and ringing with the vibrant sounds of daily existence. Yet, on this particular Sunday morning, it was engulfed in a disconcerting shroud of orange—no, not the kind you might capture on a postcard but rather a level of toxic PM2.5 dust that sets off alarm bells. Thailand, a country renowned for its splendid landscapes, found itself grappling with air quality issues as ultrafine dust levels reached unsafe thresholds in 16 out of its 77 provinces. This villainous dust, measuring 2.5 micrometres and less in diameter, mainly cast its orange-tinted pallor over the North and Northeast regions. However, the fine folk in the southern provinces, not to mention the bustling metropolis of Bangkok and the industrious Samut Prakan, could still take big, deep, clean breaths, thanks to healthier air conditions. According to the diligent…
The riveting drama of Mother Nature unfolds once again as the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) sounds the alarm with its ninth declaration targeting the tempestuous dance of cold air expected between January 12 and 13. Northern and northeastern Thailand brace themselves to don woolens as temperatures are set to plunge by a chilly 3 degrees Celsius. Even the bustling metropolis of Bangkok is not spared, expecting a 2-degree dip along with surprise splashes of heavy rain and towering sea waves vying for attention. On January 12, Sukanyanee Yawinyan, the indomitable Director-General of the TMD, delivered this crucial bulletin. The cause? A powerful high-pressure system—no less than a regal mass of cold air—marching over Thailand and sprawling across the vastness of the South China Sea. This icy visitor hailing from China brings with it the promise of lower temperatures and winds imbued with newfound strength. The plot thickens in the northern…
In a heartbreaking turn of events, a devastating fire broke out on January 11 in a three-storey commercial building nestled in the heart of Suphan Buri Municipality. This disaster has left the community in mourning as it claimed the lives of Phusit Rungronchaiporn, a 52-year-old aspiring candidate for the District 1 Provincial Councillor, and his beloved family members. Phusit’s wife, Kanokwan, their 26-year-old son, Teerawat, and their 24-year-old daughter, Warasiri, were also tragically lost in this inferno. As the investigation into the precise cause of the fire continues with police diligence, the town grapples with the loss of a well-respected family. At the scene of the calamity, Udom Prongfa, a contender for the mayoral position within the Suphan Buri Provincial Administrative Organisation, stood by, offering words of comfort to Phusit’s father, Poonsak Rungronchaiporn. Overwhelmed by grief and disbelief, Poonsak found solace in Udom’s presence, who recalled a warm dinner shared…