In the heart of Chiang Mai, a routine Monday took an unexpected turn for the patrons and staff of a Kasikorn Bank branch. This particular branch, nestled along Charoen Muang Road in the bustling Muang district, was rudely awakened from the monotony of daily transactions, as a robber decided it was time to make a withdrawal of his own—a particularly unauthorized one. Dressed entirely in black, the man entered the scene with an air of menacing precision. His face obscured by a medical mask, he presented the ultimate in unconventional banking requests. Instead of a friendly “welcome,” the staff was greeted with the unsettling glint of a knife—all pointing towards one thing: cash, and fast. Pol Lt Col Thawatchai Pongwiwatthanachai, the steadfast Chiang Mai Provincial police commander, recounted the quick succession of events. The bank, which suspiciously overlooked Monday blues for over five dry minutes, fell into a tense silence.…
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An intriguing and rather startling tale has recently captured the attention of many in the Ron Phibun district of Nakhon Si Thammarat. At the center of this curious event is a senior monk, embroiled in controversy due to a series of revealing photographs. These images, depicting the monk and a woman in an extremely compromising situation—naked and within the intimate confines of a bathroom—have set local tongues wagging and stirred quite the commotion. The monk, known as a senior ecclesiastical official as well as the subdistrict chief monk, has become the epicenter of local gossip and calls for renunciation. The brave individuals who captured these photos, albeit secretly, feared retribution and thus chose anonymity in their mission to unveil the monk’s presumed indiscretions. It seems, however, that this was not an impromptu operation; rather, a meticulous and patient endeavor as these concerned citizens aimed to amass sufficient evidence of the…
Bangkok recently found itself at the center of quite the culinary conundrum, with over 8,000 pieces of noodles, mala soup, and dried bean curd getting an unceremonious detention for skirting Thai FDA approval. Valued at more than a hefty 300,000 baht, these delectable goods, which had originally set their sights on local restaurant kitchens, hailed from the vast lands of China. But destiny had other plans. On the gripping day of April 20, a dynamic trio, led by Police Major General Tasanapoom Charupradit, with the valiant Police Colonel Narupon Karuna and the indefatigable Police Lieutenant Colonel Patipan Pensuk by his side, staged a meticulously orchestrated raid. Their destination was a rather unassuming address at Soi Nimitmai 42, nestled comfortably in the Samwa Tai enclave of Khlong Samwa district, Bangkok. This locale, whispers suggested, was a burgeoning hotspot for storing imported culinary delights that took a leisurely stroll around certain safety…
In the early hours of April 21, a startling spectacle unfolded on Rojana Road near the entrance of Wat Khan Ham, in Khan Ham subdistrict, Uthai district, located in Thailand’s picturesque Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province. As dawn struggled to cast its light, a white bus, parked serenely as if waiting for the day to begin, was unexpectedly engulfed by flames in a fiery embrace that soon attracted the attention of both the local authorities and concerned citizens. The seemingly innocuous bus, registered to the neighboring Lop Buri province, had become the unfortunate epicenter of an emergency call received at approximately 5:30 AM by the vigilant personnel at the 191 Ayutthaya Provincial Police Radio Centre. Responding with admirable promptness, the Khan Ham subdistrict’s fire brigade, alongside the brave souls of the Phutthai Sawan Foundation, mounted a determined effort to thwart the fire’s greedy advance. As the firefighters arrived, they were…
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…
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…