In an unexpected twist straight from the pages of an international crime thriller, Chiang Rai provincial officials have unleashed an urgent prohibition on refuelling oil into containers like jerry cans. Brace yourself, as defying this dizzying mandate may land you in hot legal waters! But before you grab your well-worn popcorn bowl, let’s unveil how a directive against simple oil transfusion is shaking up the plot along the Thailand-Myanmar axis. So, here’s the scoop. February 7 might go down in Chiang Rai history as authorities decided that transferring oil into containers at petrol stations is now strictly off-limits. Led by the astute Deputy Governor Norasak Suksomboon, this stern announcement is no fluke but a strategic maneuver aligned with the Thai government’s mission to purge call centre gangs, sketchy operations thriving along the nebulous Thailand-Myanmar border. The crime-busting blueprint stretches its vigilant net over two key locales: both the Thai-Myanmar Friendship…
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Picture this: a peaceful afternoon in the Bang Khun Thian coastal area of bustling Bangkok. The sun gently filters through the zinc roof of a modest single-story dwelling, where 78-year-old Phayao is comfortably sunk into her chair, engrossed in her favorite TV program. Suddenly, her tranquility shatters not by an earthquake or any mundane glitch, but by an enormous scaly visitor—a monitor lizard. This unexpected encounter, caught perpetually on video for the social-media savvy to relish, unfolded on February 6, stirring up a cocktail of amazement and disbelief. The footage shows the angular reptile, probably as confused as it was terrifying, making its audacious entry through the window, elegantly circumnavigating Phayao, then hurrying off through another window without causing harm. A fleeting yet heart-thumping encounter that has since captured countless imaginations online. Phayao, despite being rattled, handled the ordeal with poise, though she was practically frozen in place by the…
This morning, the scenic vistas of Thailand masked a less picturesque reality as the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda) noted a ticking environmental concern. Among the country’s 77 provinces, a troubling eight were found to be under the oppressive cloak of ultrafine dust pollution. These provinces, positioned predominantly in the north, were tinged with ‘orange’ levels of particulate matter (PM2.5), each tiny particle no more than 2.5 micrometres in diameter. The figures danced between the ranges of 38.3 to 48.6 micrograms per cubic metre over the course of 24 hours, according to the early bird report furnished by Gistda at 7am. With the government drawing the line of safety at levels higher than 37.5µg/m³, it was clear some areas were towing a fine line. The line-up of the affected heroes – err, provinces – was led by Lamphun, with a close following cast including Samut Songkhram, Phrae, Lampang,…
Picture a lively scene where the vibrant LGBTQ community stands united, creating a powerful sea of voices echoing through the air. This was the reality on February 8th, when over 500 individuals assembled near a condominium in the heart of Khlong Luang district, Pathum Thani province. They gathered to demand justice and accountability, following a shocking and bizarre incident involving an unexpected culprit—hot soup. Just a day before, on February 7th, a distressing episode unfolded. A second-year student from a top-notch private university found himself at the receiving end of a scalding soup attack. The incident stirred up quite the storm, igniting the community’s call for responsibility from the assailants. Notably, these perpetrators, adding a twist to the saga, are also members of the LGBTQ community. Police Colonel Kiattisak Mitprasart, the diligent head of the Khlong Luan Police Station, soon became involved. The news of the rally reached him swiftly…
In a chilling discovery that sends shivers down spines and evokes memories of a past horror, police in Songkhla are desperately seeking clues after a man’s body was discovered gruesomely wrapped in a fertilizer sack and left abandoned on the roadside. This unsettling find was made amidst the lush greenery of a rubber plantation, an otherwise tranquil setting now hauntingly marked by the stench of criminal acts. A local, unknowingly stepping into a grim chapter of his new job, stumbled upon the sack and its gruesome contents, recounting a similar spine-chilling triple homicide that shook the community two years ago. On the fateful day of February 8, Lieutenant Somjai Suwannakit, an astute investigator from the Bang Klam Police Station, was notified of the ghastly discovery along the Asian Highway in Mueang Thachang, within the peaceful confines of the Bang Klam district. Partnering with Doctor Somparat Krannganont from Bang Klam Hospital,…
In the early hours of February 9, beneath the somber sky of Bangkok’s Lak Si district, tragedy unfolded within the confines of an apartment complex in Thung Song Hong. A security guard, his life abruptly concluded following a turbulent confrontation with his estranged wife, lay at the heart of a grim scene that would soon draw the attention of local law enforcement. Around 12:30 am, the humdrum of the night was shattered with a report to the police at the Thung Song Hong Station. A man’s demise in the quiet solitude of the apartment’s car park was the subject, initiating a flurry of activity. As officers arrived on the scene, accompanied by forensic experts, a pathologist from Chulabhorn Hospital, and compassionate volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation, the reality of the situation began to crystallize. The unfortunate individual was identified as the 44-year-old Sitthichai — his surname respectfully withheld. Clad in…
In the serene yet typically bustling streets of Chon Buri’s Phra Tamnak Soi, an unexpected roar resonated, transforming an ordinary night into a thrilling, albeit uneasy, spectacle. A two-year-old lion, seemingly out of place, made its presence known with nightly roars that reverberated through the vicinity, causing more than a whisper of concern among residents and tourists alike. As the moon hung high over Mueang Pattaya district’s Nong Prue subdistrict, particularly in the bustling corridor between Sois 5 and 6, Phra Tamnak, opposite the notable Art Condo Hill, the tranquility was intermittently shattered by the majestic roar. Not one to be mistaken for a mere sound system or a party gone awry, the mighty rumble was as organic as it was unsettling. Panicked, many dialed the Pattaya City Police Station, narrating tales of sleepless nights and rising unease. Upon reaching the scene, the police found themselves embroiled in an unusual…
In the charming landscapes of Pai district nestled in Mae Hong Son province, things have been far from serene lately. If you were in this usually peaceful corner of Thailand last week, you might have caught wind of an unusual kerfuffle that had the whole town talking. The Tourist Police and Immigration Bureau (IB) were out in full force, determined to restore order following an incident at Pai Hospital that has left quite a mark on this picturesque community. Picture this: a quaint hospital in the throes of chaos. It all began with a rather unfortunate motorcycle accident involving an Israeli tourist, but little did anyone expect the aftermath would lead to such a debacle. The commotion was caused not by the accident itself, but by a group of Israeli nationals, determined to turn the hospital’s emergency room into the scene of a theatrical rampage. Meet the protagonists of this…
Once upon a time in the lively region of Songkhla, a tale of audacity was in the making. A man named Thapanas Nookate, hailing from the bustling town of Hat Yai, decided to take on the role of a high-stakes heist ringleader. It wasn’t just any ordinary heist that Thapanas had in mind; it was the kind that dreams—or nightmares—are made of, as it involved a dazzling haul worth a staggering 5 million baht in gold ornaments and bars. The robbery unfolded in the bustling setting of a Pathum Thani shopping mall, where shoppers were blissfully unaware of the drama about to unfold. For Thapanas, this wasn’t an impulsive decision. Like any great heist movie villain, he scouted the area diligently for three days, familiarizing himself with every nook and cranny of the mall. When the fated day of February 3 arrived, he sprung into action—a motorcycle, cleverly bereft of…
In a drama at sea that could rival any maritime thriller, the Thai Navy apprehended two Myanmar fishing vessels that had audaciously ventured into the forbidden embrace of Thai waters near the serene province of Ranong. The naval adventure unfolded on February 7, 2025, as the 3rd Naval Area Command skillfully intercepted these renegade ships, swaggering in the waters southwest of Koh Khang Khao. With sleek precision, two Royal Thai Navy vessels escorted the boats, like prize catches, to a nearby deep-sea port on the morning of February 8. The spotlight fell on seven Myanmar nationals aboard, caught in the net of suspicion. Their mobile phones, treasures of modern piracy, were quickly confiscated for inspection. One vessel’s captain, evidently more pirate than captain, lacked the maritime documentation that would absolve him of devious deeds. To compound suspicions, the boat bore no flag—an ominous omen of clandestine activities. The lack of…