Amidst the bustling grandeur of the Premier League, a somber shadow looms as Leicester City’s devoted supporters gather in heartfelt solidarity. Their stadium, the King Power, transforms from a vibrant arena into a solemn shrine as they honor the memory of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha. His tragic demise in a helicopter crash on October 27, 2018, alongside four others, still echoes painfully in the hearts of many. In a narrative worthy of the most riveting dramas, Vichai’s family embarks on a legal journey against none other than Leonardo SpA, the acclaimed Italian helicopter manufacturer. Set within the storied halls of a London courtroom, this lawsuit, valued at a staggering £2.15 billion ($2.7 billion), isn’t just a legal proceeding; it’s the largest fatal accident claim in the annals of English history. Friday’s announcement of the lawsuit sent ripples across the legal and aviation worlds, yet Leonardo remains tight-lipped, their response awaited like an…
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In the bustling tropical paradise of Phuket, a recent arrest has caught the attention of locals and tourists alike. The story reads like a tale straight out of a crime thriller: a former inmate, masquerading as a well-known politician, ensnared an unsuspecting woman in an elaborate cryptocurrency fraud, leading to a staggering loss of 22 million baht. The drama unfolded when the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) sprang into action, zeroing in on a man named Pratya, 36, who was living quietly in the quaint tambon Koh Kaew of the Muang district. The charges? Public fraud and the sinister manipulation of computer systems with false data. The twist? Police had been alerted to his nefarious activities after a distressed 62-year-old woman from Pathum Thani filed a complaint. Picture this: our protagonist, the unfortunate victim, manages a small yet bustling office supplies and equipment store. Life was simple until a charismatic…
Imagine stepping into the tranquil landscapes of Chiang Rai, where picturesque vistas meet the whispers of age-old traditions. However, amidst this serene province, a storm brews in the realm of healthcare. The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has entered a fray against a certain elusive clinic, allegedly involved in fraudulent activities that cast a shadow over the universal healthcare system. With audacious allegations, including the servicing of a so-called ‘ghost patient’, the plot thickens! At the forefront of this unfolding drama is Dr. Attaporn Limpanyalert, the resilient deputy secretary-general of the NHSO. Armed with a resolute spirit, he marched into the Ban Du police station in the quaint district of Wieng Pa Pao, brandishing allegations against the clinic. The charge? A hefty deceit to the tune of 1.8 million baht from the NHSO coffers. Yet, in a tantalizing twist, the identity of this rogue clinic is kept under wraps by…
In a gripping tale that seems plucked from the heart of an adventure novel, Phichit province witnessed a high-stakes drama unfold on the vertiginous slopes of Panompa Mountain this past Friday. Under a sky canvassed with thick clouds, a clandestine operation came to a sudden halt as forestry police swooped in on an illegal gold mining site, arresting six audacious individuals in the act. The protagonists of this riveting escapade include a Vietnamese man and five daring Thais, each one ostensibly drawn to the mountain by the glimmering allure of gold. The Vietnamese suspect, known simply as Duong, age 38, finds himself at the center of this operation, allegedly having made his way onto the mountain in tambon Nong Phra of Wang Sai Phun district with the intent to dig for the precious metal. Joining Duong in this high-adrenaline enterprise were five Thai nationals: Phirabun, 58, with his seasoned experience;…
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.…
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…