In the bustling streets of Bangkok, where the nightlife is as vibrant as the traffic is chaotic, an incident unfolded that would put even the most dramatic soap operas to shame. Picture this: the neon glow of Silom buzzing with early Saturday morning revelers, and amidst it all, an encounter that would send shockwaves far beyond the city limits. It all started innocently enough with a taxi ride. A group of friends—a mix of three spirited men and a woman—piled into a cab, their destination set to the trendy realm of Thong Lor. Excitement filled the air, but as the saying goes, not everything goes according to plan. Their fares were met with a curveball: a recalcitrant driver who flatly refused to employ his meter, instead demanding a cool 200 baht for the trip. Frustration filled the cab faster than the air conditioning could cool it. In a moment of…
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The serene coastal allure of Surat Thani was mercilessly disrupted last Sunday as tumultuous weather conditions unleashed chaos across seven districts in this picturesque southern Thai province. The vibrant stretches of sand became poignant reminders of nature’s unpredictable fury as surging seas and gale-force winds turned idyllic beachfronts into arenas of destruction. Among the afflicted areas were the districts of Tha Chana, Chaiya, Tha Chang, Kanchanadit, Don Sak, Muang, and the famously sun-kissed Koh Phangan. This beloved holiday island, renowned for its Full Moon Party, found itself grappling with Mother Nature’s ferocious temper. Locals and tourists alike watched in awe and fear as the normally gentle waves transformed into four-metre-high oceanic behemoths. Under the cover of dawn’s early light, the villagers of Moo 1 in tambon Chonlakram, Don Sak district, awoke to a sound more akin to thunderclaps than the usual whispering ocean. By 4 am, the sea had begun…
Imagine this: the sun hadn’t even fully risen, the early morning mist still hung in the air, and the tranquility of Sangkhla Buri was abruptly interrupted by a scene right out of an action thriller. It was the kind of chilly, bracing morning that would make anyone yearn to remain under warm bedsheets. But not for some residents of this quaint district, for whom this Sunday morning was about to offer an unexpected scene unfolding on the roads. A modest pickup truck, innocuously positioned on the side of the road, was drawing unusual attention. Inside were two men, front and center in the narrative that was soon to unravel. They were just seemingly common individuals from Myanmar, a driver, Ten Win, 44, and his partner-in-crime, Mai, a sprightly 27-year-old. Together, unbeknownst to many passing this rural scene, they had embarked on a venture that skirted the edges of adventure and…
The bustling streets of Bangkok were shocked into silence last week when news broke of the assassination of former Cambodian opposition MP Lim Kimya. With the vibrant city as the backdrop, this gripping tale of intrigue and suspense unfolded, capturing the attention of both locals and global onlookers. At the heart of this unfolding drama was Ekalak Phaenoi, the man thrust into the spotlight as the accused gunman. On a sunny Saturday, after a whirlwind international chase, Ekalak found himself flanked by police officers and cameras, listening to the ominous details of his arrest warrant after being extradited from Cambodia to Thailand. Yet, despite being the center of this high-profile case, Ekalak remained tight-lipped, driven by a fear that overshadowed even the threat of imprisonment. As dawn turned to dusk on his first night back in Thailand, Pol Maj Gen Atthaporn Wongsiripreeda, the authoritative voice of the Metropolitan Police Division…
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…
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…