In a shocking intersection of violence and religion, the serene silence of a temple in Buriram province was shattered by a horrifying incident that has left a community in turmoil. It was here, amidst the tranquil setting of Ta Sao Temple in the Huayrat district, that a revered monk, 70-year-old Suppatin Taewonrum, suffered a brutal and vicious attack that has shaken everyone to their core. On the 20th of April, officers from the local Huayrat Police Station rushed to the temple following distressing reports of an assault. What they found was both heartbreaking and disturbing: Suppatin, the respected monk, lay on his humble bed, his body severely burned and lacerated, with burns covering over half of his entire body. His face, arms, and torso bore visible marks of violence, narrating a tale of an assault far too gruesome for such a peaceful place. The man allegedly behind this heinous act…
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In the tranquil province of Ratchaburi, a shadow was cast over the peaceful facade when a chilling event unfolded. A soldier, known as Thawisak, surrendered to authorities amidst the turmoil of allegedly having shot his 28-year-old wife, enveloping the close-knit community of Mueang subdistrict, Photharam district in a shroud of disbelief. As the moon graced the night sky with its silvery glow, a domestic argument escalated, leaving shattered silence in its wake. The evening’s events drove Thawisak, a sergeant major of stern dedication, to flee the scene in turmoil. Hearts remained heavy as the news circulated that he had arranged his surrender through family assistance. It was at the Bang Phra intersection, a mere landmark that would mark the end of his brief evasion, where police investigators met him. In an effort to piece together the impending series of events, investigators unearthed the firearm stealthily concealed—a pivotal piece in the…
In a small town bustling with tales both grand and grim, an incident unfolded that sent ripples through the community of Udon Thani in the northeastern province of Thailand. It all started with an 18-year-old woman, a visitor from the central region of Ang Thong, who declared that an unspeakable act had taken place at the railway station in the wee hours of an April morning. On that seemingly ordinary Saturday, at precisely 3:30 AM, a distressed call echoed through the precincts of Mueang Udon Police Station, alerting officers to an alleged misconduct. The young woman accused a 53-year-old security guard, identified only as Monthian, of sexual misconduct. According to her harrowing narrative, the supposed guardian of the railway had violated her trust in a most vile manner within the confines of a bathroom. Before unraveling the events, let us rewind to the beginning of her journey. Her voyage had…
In a dramatic turn of events, the serene streets of Samut Sakhon turned chaotic on April 19, when a 57-year-old tattoo artist, identified as Sang, allegedly gunned down a 42-year-old man named Chakkrit. The tragic incident unfolded in Nadee subdistrict, Mueang district, right across from the Baan Ua-Athorn residential area. The community, usually accustomed to the hustle of daily life, was shaken to its core as news of the incident spread like wildfire. As the story goes, Sang is said to have brandished a 9mm firearm, discharging it three times with deadly precision. Unfortunately, this resulted in Chakkrit’s untimely death. Eyewitnesses reported seeing a daring escape, as a motorcycle, with a potentially accomplice rider, whisked Sang away from the scene, leaving a perplexed community in its wake. The spotlight now falls on the meticulous police work underway, led by Police Colonel Pichetpong Jangkaiyakhom from Mueang Samut Sakhon Police Station, who…
In a tale that sounds straight out of a tropical detective novel, a Canadian man’s exotic dreams have come crashing down under the paradise sun of Koh Pha Ngan. The plot unraveled when the 34-year-old foreign entrepreneur, known only as Mr. A, found himself clashing with Thai law for operating an underground electric scooter rental business, all under the guise of a tourist visa. Our intrepid yet ill-advised protagonist faced arrest yesterday, April 20, after an eagle-eyed holidaymaker dropped a hint that led authorities to an unexpected oasis of illegality. The Tourist Police launched an electrifying raid in the otherwise serene Sri Thanu area, unearthing 15 unregistered scooters that were the stars of this clandestine show. These wheels weren’t just spinning in a quiet corner; surveillance revealed a bustling hub where foreign tourists indulged in handing over wads of cash to Mr. A, who ran the scooter soirée all by…
In the bustling city of Bangkok, the air is thick with anticipation and outrage as City Hall finds itself at the center of a heated debate, sparked by a recent earthquake that rattled the very foundations of many of the city’s buildings. At the heart of the matter lies a pressing issue—the inadequacy of the compensation offered to those whose homes bore the brunt of nature’s wrath. It all began with a storm on social media, when People’s Party MP for Bangkok, Supanat Meenchainan, voiced the grievances of the earthquake’s victims, drawing significant public attention. According to Supanat, the March 28 earthquake left numerous condominium structures with significant damages, demanding repair costs that climb into the tens of thousands of baht. Yet, to the shock of many, the compensation proposed to condo owners ranged from a mere 300 to 700 baht per unit. Imagine the disbelief when a crack in…
In a whirlwind tale of ambition and oversight, a foreign language teacher found herself on the wrong side of Thai law, following a dramatic encounter with the country’s immigration officers. Imagine being an online sensation, with your virtual classroom bubbling with eager students ready to soak up Thai culture and language nuances, only to see it all come crashing down due to a missing piece of paper—a teaching license. This is the predicament of our protagonist, a teacher whose living room morphed into a thriving digital school, beckoning expats who longed to master the Thai language. With the advent of technology, what better way to reach learners than through platforms like Facebook and Zoom? Her social media prowess had already garnered a staggering 100,000 followers, and her popularity was soaring as her students diligently attended her bi-weekly classes, coughing up 1,500 baht each for the privilege. However, what she didn’t…
In an unexpected and emotionally charged series of events, the tranquility of a resort in Bangkok’s Min Buri district was violently shattered yesterday, April 20, as a woman stumbled upon her missing husband entwined with another at the serene retreat. This unfortunate discovery unraveled into a dramatic and fatal confrontation, ultimately leading to the demise of the mistress at a hospital and the wife’s surrender to law enforcement officials. The narrative, which seems almost like a heart-wrenching story spun in dramatic fiction, began when Police Lieutenant Colonel Banlu Phloetnok of Min Buri Police Station was alerted to a violent incident at a local resort. Upon arriving, investigators discovered that the severely injured mistress, identified as Phojchanat, had been swiftly transported to a hospital. Despite the efforts of medical staff, she later succumbed to the injuries inflicted during the altercation. The glaring spotlight soon turned on the wife, Worawan, who in…
In a tranquil corner of Thailand’s southern province of Narathiwat, a picturesque evening meal turned into a scene of chaos and fear yesterday, as an unknown number of assailants opened fire on locals dining al fresco. The serene dinner setting in Waeng district shattered into panic at around 7:15 PM on April 20th, when the unexpected hail of bullets descended upon the unsuspecting diners. Swift as lightning, officers from Waeng Police Station dashed to the crime scene, accompanied by the dedicated emergency team from Waeng Hospital. Fortunately, and somewhat miraculously, no lives were claimed in this brutal onslaught, though several individuals endured injuries of varying severity. News agencies struggled to synchronize their reports, but Amarin TV established the injured tally at six: Winai, aged 44; Thawatchai, a robust 43; Prakit, a seasoned 39-year-old; Pradit, the eldest at 56; Wirat, 40 and full of life; and a man simply named Anucha.…
In a whirlwind of spicy intrigue and edible excitement, the ever-watchful guardians of Bangkok’s culinary landscape have struck again! Picture this: a covert operation launched at the crack of dawn, with law enforcement officials sweeping through a nondescript warehouse in the bustling Khlong Sam Wa district. The mission? To unearth a stash of contraband noodles and other delightfully spicy supplies posing as legitimate Mala suki ingredients, aimed at finding their way onto the plates of unsuspecting diners across Bangkok! The big reveal came courtesy of the nimble City Central Investigation Bureau, because let’s face it, no one wants a side of food safety violations with their meal! This food caper unfolded beneath the shadowy eaves of soi Nimit Mai 42, where mouth-watering whispers of ill-gotten goods began to emerge—a veritable hoard of culinary contraband waiting to tantalize taste buds while evading the ever-vigilant Food and Drug Administration. Our singular character…