In a haunting and heart-wrenching turn of events, a young 19-year-old conscript soldier’s leave from duty ended in tragedy. He had taken some time off to visit his cherished mother, hoping to spend Valentine’s Day surrounded by the warmth of family. But, sadly, this story took a chilling twist, culminating in the grim discovery of his lifeless body in a canal in the serene province of Sing Buri. The ill-fated incident unfurled on February 16, sending shockwaves across the Bang Rachan district. Police Colonel Decho Kanha, stationed at Bang Rachan Police Station, received alarming reports of a man’s body surfacing in an irrigation canal snaking through the Chan Yut-Bang Rachan Road in the tranquil Pho Chana Kai subdistrict. The urgency dispatched police officers, keen medical professionals, and the vigilant Ruamkatanyu Foundation rescue team to the scene, where they found the young soldier clad in a long-sleeved shirt and camouflage trousers,…
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On what seemed like just another ordinary day on the scenic coastal road near Rayong’s Maptaput Industrial Estate, an event unfolded that left onlookers in absolute disbelief. A pickup truck, seemingly out of nowhere, found itself at odds with gravity, plummeting straight into the sea. For the helpless bystanders, witnessing the truck and its lone occupant vanish beneath the waves was a heart-stopping moment straight out of a real-life thriller. The murky waters became the setting of a tense and dramatic incident, reported on this day, February 17, to Mueang Rayong District Police Station. The alarm was first sounded by a local fisherman, whose peaceful morning took a drastic turn as he witnessed the truck’s dramatic dive into the ocean’s embrace. The scene upon the police and emergency services’ arrival was eerie yet telling. Debris scattered along the seawall told tales of the truck’s unfortunate encounter with the sea, while…
The Chinese government is pulling out all the stops in their mission to eradicate international scam operations that have entrenched themselves along the Thai-Myanmar border. Leading this daring crackdown is none other than Liu Zhongyi, China’s Assistant Minister of Public Security. Liu, a highly experienced police officer with a knack for tackling complex criminal networks, arrived at Don Mueang International Airport on February 16, alongside a substantial entourage of around 26 Chinese delegates. This task force wasted no time and immediately set course for Mae Sot district in Tak, before crossing the border into Myawaddy, a notorious hotspot for scam activities. Upon arrival, Liu’s mission was clear: to repatriate approximately 600 Chinese nationals who had been liberated from the clutches of scam gangs during recent enforcement raids in Myawaddy. According to reports from the Bangkok Post, these individuals are expected to board chartered flights back to China, effectively bringing them…
On a seemingly ordinary day in the charming southern province of Yala, Thailand, an elderly woman named Jiraporn found herself embroiled in an intricate web of deception masterminded by a group of five Chinese nationals. It was February 12, and what started as a typical morning quickly spiraled into a bewildering escapade that involved fortune-telling, a dubious ritual, and an alarming swindle amounting to 800,000 baht in gold and 150,000 baht in cash. Jiraporn, a 71-year-old resident, had her day planned out like any other, but fate had a different agenda. As she strolled in front of an electrical appliance store on bustling Sukhayang Road, she unwittingly became the target of a cunning gang. Two Chinese women approached, pretending to be searching for a mysterious man named Wang Taisue. Despite not knowing him, Jiraporn became entangled as two more women appeared, offering her a tempting glimpse into her future through…
In the quiet town of Payathonzu, Sunday was anything but ordinary. A line of rugged trucks rumbled through the dusty roads, each carrying a host of bewildered faces—Chinese nationals suspected of being entangled in the wily web of call-scam operations. Their journey was not only out of Myanmar’s clandestine call centers but also into the media’s spotlight, documenting an international effort to clamp down on this cross-border criminal enterprise. At the heart of it all is a formidable trio: Thailand, Myanmar, and China, united against the elusive scam gangs orchestrating their malicious activities from Myanmar’s soil. Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, Phumtham Wechayachai, a key player in this operation, addressed the public concern over China’s seemingly independent maneuvers in recovering its citizens. He clarified that the collaborative endeavor had been quietly simmering for two months, with China’s Assistant Minister for Public Security Liu Zhongyi playing a pivotal role in coordinating…
In a bizarre twist of fate, a Thai police officer found himself on the wrong side of the law after an unfortunate car crash uncovered his alleged involvement in cigarette smuggling. This unexpected revelation unfolded in the eastern province of Trat on a seemingly ordinary evening of February 16, but as they say, the night is darkest before dawn! It was a thrilling scene on Sukhumvit Road at precisely 6:30 PM when officers from Ban Tha Luan Police Station zoomed to the site of the crash. Greeting them was a police vehicle, rather inelegantly wrapped around a roadside lamp post. The beleaguered driver, none other than Police Sergeant Major Ekkaphon Niyom of the esteemed Provincial Police Region 2, was not exactly having his best day. Ekkaphon, at 37, found himself dealing with more than just bruised pride. He sustained significant injuries, with a constellation of wounds and bruises painting a…
Picture this: a typical day on Chang Sanit Road suddenly erupts into a scene straight out of an action movie. A car fire, reminiscent of a blockbuster set piece, forced a dramatic evacuation of a woman in her forties before the flames utterly consumed her vehicle. This fiery episode unfolded yesterday, February 16, in the bustling Mueang district of Ubon Ratchathani, leaving locals in shock and firefighters scrambling into action. As reports of the burning vehicle reached the local emergency services, firefighters from both provincial and municipal departments descended on the scene like heroes of the hour. Naturally, speculation about the inferno’s cause immediately began swirling around, with an electrical short circuit being the prime suspect as the culprit behind the blaze. In an impressive display of efficiency, the firefighting squad got the fire under control in just 20 minutes. The white Nissan March with the Bangkok registration 8กฬ 8820…
In a tragic incident near Bangkok on February 16, a Japanese businessman lost his life when the minivan he was in rammed into a toll gate in the bustling Bang Phli district of Samut Prakan province. The relentless midday sun bore witness to the sorrowful event, as authorities reported the mishap to the Bang Kaew Police Station around noon. The collision occurred at the Bang Phli Toll Gate on the bustling Burapha Withi Expressway, drawing emergency responders from the Por Teck Tung Foundation. In a swift yet grief-laden response, law enforcement and rescue teams made their way to the crash site, where CCTV footage laid bare the grim sequence of events. The black Toyota Alphard, once a sleek symbol of transportation comfort, was seen blazing along at alarming speed before it came to a catastrophic halt against the unyielding pillar of the toll gate. Scattered shards of metal and shattered…
In the bustling metropolis of Bangkok, a growing chorus of concern echoes through the city’s vibrant streets as the pressing issue of road safety at pedestrian crossings takes center stage. Recent findings underscore the stark reality that most road accidents occur perilously close to schools and hospitals, underscoring an urgent call for action. Driving this initiative is Chamaipan Santikarn, the diligent manager of the Social Mobilisation for Motorcycle Safety Project at ThaiHealth. Her voice of advocacy grows even louder following a heart-wrenching incident where a 68-year-old South Korean tourist fell victim to a reckless motorcycle at a crossing outside the renowned Kidney Institute Hospital on Phaya Thai Road, nestled in the Ratchathewi district. This very crossing, a place meant for safe passage, haunts the memory with the shadow of a fatal accident two years prior, where an ophthalmologist met with tragic fate. Such repetitive incidents at the same location—despite the…
A vibrant night at the Rajamangala National Stadium, where music and lights merged to entertain a multicultural crowd, took an unexpected turn on February 16. Amongst the sea of concertgoers, both local and international, a distressing incident unraveled, leaving many in disbelief. Under the colorful chaos of a nighttime concert in Bangkok, a 26-year-old man from Udon Thani named Teerayut found himself in hot water, bringing a shadow over an otherwise joyful encounter of cultural harmony. This man was caught attempting a brazen invasion of privacy, trying to capture illicit footage beneath a female concertgoer’s skirt using a mobile phone cleverly hidden inside a paper bag. His mischievous act, which targeted a Chinese tourist among the cheering throng, did not go unnoticed. The woman, quick to sense the unwarranted attention, raised an alarm that swiftly drew the focus of stadium security. Police Colonel Pronthwee Somwang, along with the vigilant officers…