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…
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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…
In a heartwarming scene of relief and joy, five Thai nationals emerged triumphantly from a harrowing year-long ordeal, stepping onto home soil at Bangkok’s bustling Suvarnabhumi Airport. As they descended from the plane clad in snug winter jackets, their eyes met with those of eagerly waiting relatives. It was a moment of profound love, captured in tear-drenched embraces that needed no words to convey the collective sense of gratitude and triumph. One of the returnees, Pongsak Thaenna, visibly moved by the warm reception, expressed his overwhelming emotions amidst the swirl of camera flashes. “We are all deeply touched to come back to our birthplace… to be standing here,” he stammered, each word interlaced with relief and incredulity. “I don’t know what else to say, we are all truly thankful.” His sentiment echoed among the other returnees who had been unexpectedly thrust into a living nightmare. Their harrowing journey began on…
Amidst the serene landscapes of Prachin Buri province lies a catastrophe brewing in the form of an uncontrolled landfill fire. Igniting chaos and concern on February 8, this inferno has taken hold at the Tambon Kabin administrative organisation’s landfill situated in the Kabin Buri district. Like a dragon waking from its slumber, the fire devours a towering mound of refuse, well over 3 metres high, with its menacing plume visible from a daunting distance of 4 kilometres. The site sprawls over a staggering expanse of more than 50 rai, equivalent to around 80,000 square metres, standing merely 500 metres away from a small community intertwined with five bustling chicken farms. One such farmer, 39-year-old Natthapong Saengla, whose farm brims with 200,000 birds, echoes the community’s concerns, having previously felt the smoky aftermath earlier in the year. January marked the first fiery insignia, but this time the tendrils of smoke are…
Amidst the rhythmic cultural tapestry of Thailand’s Tak province, a drama unfolded that seemed plucked right from an international crime thriller. In the Mae Sot district, tucked against the verdant borderlands of Myanmar, four Japanese nationals were nabbed at twilight — apprehended for crossing the ill-defined boundary into Myawaddy. As revealed by the astute Thai police on February 8, these gentlemen weren’t just seeking a detour through the serene Southeast Asian landscapes. You see, these weren’t your average wanderlust-driven tourists. No beach towels or sun hats in their luggage—just a pedigree of crime. According to Police General Thatchai Pitaneelaboot, the inspector-general of the Royal Thai Police, these individuals were sought after in Japan for engagements in nefarious activities, ranging from criminal enterprises to drug-related offences. Picture a scene where East Asian borders vibrate with increased vigilance, especially with concerns echoing from Beijing regarding criminal escapades along the Myanmar verge. Their…