Norwegian Man Homeless in Nonthaburi for Two Years

A Norwegian man has been homeless in Nonthaburi for two years after thieves stole his passport, leaving him unable to return to Norway despite assistance from temple staff and the embassy.

6 Aug Khaosod

A Norwegian man named Odd Stian Hesseberg, 44, has been living homeless in Nonthaburi Province for over two years after thieves stole his bag containing his passport and documents. He originally traveled to Thailand to find a female friend in Nakhon Sawan but was unable to contact her, and subsequently found himself unable to return home without identity papers.

According to temple staff, Hesseberg has been sleeping at Klong Kraeng Temple for about a year. Three months ago, the abbot arranged for a taxi to take him to the Norwegian Embassy to help facilitate his return home, but he returned to the temple and resumed his homeless lifestyle. Staff report he spends much of his time scavenging for food and asking locals for money, which he reportedly uses to buy 40-degree alcohol daily. When authorities attempt to locate him, he flees, making it difficult to assist him properly.

Temple staff and local residents wish to help him return to Norway, as his situation has become a burden on the community. The exact reasons for his continued homelessness despite attempts to help remain unclear, though some speculate he may have experienced relationship problems or other personal trauma. Without a passport and unable to communicate in Thai, Hesseberg remains trapped in his current situation.

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Rescue Team Carries Out Free Funeral for 250kg Woman

Rescue workers in Samut Songkhram mobilized a dozen personnel and seven vehicles to transport a 250-kilogram woman's body from hospital to temple for her funeral ceremony on August 6. The local temple provided its crematory facilities and s

6 Aug Khaosod

Rescue workers from the Sawang Boonchai Foundation in Samut Songkhram Province mobilized twelve personnel and seven rescue vehicles on August 6, 2025, to transport the body of a 34-year-old woman weighing 250 kilograms from Somdej Phra Phutthaloetla Hospital to Wat Lad Peng temple, a distance of ten kilometers, for religious funeral rites.

Temple abbot Phra Kru Phisalsomutkij assigned assistant abbot Phra Kru Puladphon to prepare the facilities respectfully for the cremation ceremony. The temple had been contacted by village leaders from two communities requesting assistance, as the deceased's considerable weight made it difficult to find suitable venues and crematories. Wat Lad Peng responded by offering its facilities and services free of charge.

According to Thaworn Siang-On, an emergency medical technician with the Sawang Boonchai Foundation, the initial call reported a woman with breathing difficulty at a two-story wooden house. Upon arrival, rescuers found her face-down and weighing 250 kilograms, requiring an ambulance and six to seven personnel working carefully to move her downstairs to the hospital, where she later died. The subsequent transport to the temple required mobilizing twelve rescue workers and volunteers, though all team members remained committed to serving the community regardless of the difficulty.

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Police

Girlfriend Reports Boyfriend Missing After Cycling Trip

A 46-year-old man went missing in Nonthaburi Province after leaving for a cycling trip early August 6 without his phone, prompting his girlfriend to file a missing person report when he failed to return.

6 Aug Khaosod

Nonthaburi — Ms. Walaipun Srinaphaphan, 42, the girlfriend of Thamman Tae Phanthip (also known as Tewit Tae Phanthip or Tae Drangonfive), 46, filed a report with Bang Kruai Police in Nonthaburi Province on August 6. She stated that her boyfriend left their home with his bicycle at approximately 4 a.m., wearing cycling clothes and a black backpack. He departed toward Bang Kruai Power Plant without carrying his mobile phone.

When he failed to return home and could not be reached, she grew concerned for his safety and reported him missing to police. In a follow-up call with reporters, Walaipun explained that her boyfriend's disappearance was highly unusual. Normally, whenever he goes cycling, he always carries his phone and returns home immediately afterward. She contacted close friends but none had seen him. Worried he may have been hurt, she decided to file the missing person report and asked police to search for him.

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Police

Former Village Deputy Shot Dead at Home in Pattani

Unknown gunmen shot and killed former village deputy Riyah Aer-wa at his home in Sai Buri District, Pattani, with the motive still under investigation.

6 Aug Khaosod

August 6 — Unknown gunmen shot and killed former village deputy Riyah Aer-wa at his private home in Moo 5, Baleo Subdistrict, Sai Buri District, Pattani, in an incident that occurred last evening. The residence is located near the Paen Subdistrict boundary in Sai Buri District. The motive for the shooting remains under investigation as police gather evidence at the scene and pursue leads to identify and arrest the perpetrators.

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Police

Woman Seeks Help After Year-Long Assault Case Stalls

A hotel housekeeper in Rayong has appealed publicly after her assault case against her ex-partner stalled with police for nearly a year, while she faces ongoing harassment and acid attack threats.

6 Aug Khaosod

A 42-year-old hotel housekeeper has appealed to the media after her assault case against her ex-partner stalled with Rayong police for nearly a year, while she continues to face harassment and threats of acid attack. The woman, identified as Ms. A, was severely beaten by her former partner, 37-year-old Sak, in September 2023, and spent a month in Rayong Hospital recovering from serious injuries. She filed a complaint with Phe Police Station on September 25, 2023, but the case has shown no progress since.

After the assault, Ms. A attempted to separate from Sak, but he refused and continued harassing her, regularly ambushing and attacking her on her way to work. She fears for her safety, especially since her ex-partner has a history of drug involvement. Most recently, he has sent threatening messages saying he will throw acid in her face to disfigure her. Desperate for help and to push the investigation forward, Ms. A has decided to go public with her case through the media.

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Police

Body of 29-Year-Old Found in Bangpakong River After Six-Hour Search

Rescue divers recovered the body of a 29-year-old man from the Bangpakong River in Chachoengsao after a six-hour search operation at 9 meters depth, with witnesses suggesting he may have jumped from a bridge.

6 Aug Khaosod

Chachoengsao — After a six-hour search operation, rescue workers recovered the body of 29-year-old Thana (a pseudonym) who drowned in the Bangpakong River at a depth of 9 meters. His wife wept as she said her final goodbye, telling him they were finally going home together.

On August 6, Deputy Inspector Chonmanaj Riyapa from Muang Chachoengsao Police Station, accompanied by a forensic pathologist from Buddhasothorn Hospital, examined the area beneath the Baramee Sothorn Bridge. Rescue units had been searching continuously since around 11:30 a.m., using three motorboats equipped with sonar, drone teams surveying the water surface and riverbanks, and divers searching the incident area despite strong currents that made the operation extremely difficult.

Sonar eventually detected a suspicious object about 30 meters downstream from the bridge. Two divers descended to a depth of 9 meters and confirmed it was the missing person's body. Officers tied a rope around the deceased's ankle and pulled the body from the riverbed, placing it in a body bag before bringing it to shore for investigation and autopsy.

The victim's relatives revealed that Thana had recently moved from Songkhla Province to stay with his wife in Nakhon Nayok for three months. Three days earlier he had ridden his motorcycle to Chonburi to visit them and seemed cheerful, only mentioning homesickness and wanting to return to Songkhla. His relatives promised to arrange transport home.

This morning, however, he rode out from their house, leaving laundry in the washing machine and all his belongings behind. His wife, who had traveled from Nakhon Nayok, said he often expressed wanting to return home but she did not know why he made this decision, as he was normally a cheerful person.

When rescue workers placed the body in the rescue truck, his wife asked to open the tailgate and tearfully said her goodbye: "We're going home now. I'll make merit for you." A rescue volunteer named Siripong Sonchalerm, whose actions were captured on video, attempted CPR and explained that when he arrived at the scene, he tried to talk the man down while waiting for support, but the man did not respond and remained silent. When the man climbed over the concrete railing toward the steel railing, the volunteer tried to grab him and managed to hold his hand, but the man wrenched free and jumped into the river, leaving the volunteer deeply regretful.

The body has been temporarily placed at Buddhasothorn Hospital awaiting the victim's parents, who are traveling from Songkhla Province. Rescue units will then transport the body back to Songkhla for funeral rites.

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Police

Police Rescue 18-Year-Old Scam Victim Before Losing More Millions

Police rescued an 18-year-old in Hat Yai who had already lost 2 million baht to scammers posing as authorities, preventing criminals from extracting an additional 5 million baht before they fled.

6 Aug Khaosod

The Technology Crime Suppression Division, Region 9 Police, responded to a report from the father of an 18-year-old victim on August 6, stating that his son had been tricked by a call center gang into transferring 2 million baht and had become unreachable. Deputy Commander Wara Wechcchaphinan and Investigation Chief Maruit Ruengchintana ordered Deputy Investigation Commander Chakrawut Bunruang to locate and rescue the victim.

Police tracked the victim's location to Thian Chao Utit Road in Hat Yai, Songkhla. Finding his motorcycle near an apartment building, officers searched nearby units until they discovered him alone in a room, actively video-calling with the scammers. The moment police appeared on the phone screen, the criminals immediately hung up and deleted their Line account.

The victim explained that he had received a call from fraudsters claiming he was involved in a SIM card case and faced legal trouble. They demanded 2 million baht as "proof of innocence." He was told the money was for overseas education and convinced his parents to transfer the funds, which he then sent to the criminals in four installments of 500,000 baht each. The scammers subsequently ordered him to rent a room, cut contact with family and friends, and attempted to extract an additional 5 million baht.

Police arrived in time to prevent further losses. The victim has been safely located at the apartment near Central Plaza Hat Yai and is now being interviewed by investigators to file a formal complaint. Officers are expanding their investigation to pursue other members of the call center gang.

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Two Drug Dealers Arrested in Udon Thani Crackdown

Police in Udon Thani arrested two drug dealers with over 600 methamphetamine tablets following complaints about drug proliferation in Wang Sam Mor subdistrict. The operation was prompted by an incident where a man high on methamphetamine as

6 Aug Khaosod

Udon Thani — District Chief Tawat Promsopha of Wang Sam Mor, Udon Thani province, ordered a coordinated raid led by Sarocha Thanomphakdi, subdistrict headwoman, and Anawit Laddleo, subdistrict security officer, along with special operation units, volunteer territorial defense members, and village safety officers. The operation targeted drug trafficking in Wang Sam Mor subdistrict as part of the "Operation 90 Days" drug eradication campaign under the concept of "Heal suffering, promote happiness, protect public peace, and eliminate narcotics and bandits."

Following complaints from residents about severe drug proliferation, authorities learned that two suspects were supplying methamphetamine to a man named Tam, who consumed six tablets and assaulted his biological mother on July 29, 2026. The incident was documented and led to today's arrests.

In a search of a house in Non Satheaw village, Wang Sam Mor subdistrict, officers arrested two suspects identified as Mr. A and Mr. B. Mr. A was found with 612 red methamphetamine tablets stamped "WY" and tested positive for drug use. Mr. B was found with 4 red methamphetamine tablets stamped "WY" and also tested positive. Both suspects were taken into custody with all evidence seized and brought to Wang Sam Mor Police Station for further legal proceedings.

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Police

Four Arrested in Phuket School Nominee Probe

PHUKET: Two Canadian nationals and two Thai nationals have been arrested as part of a police investigation into the alleged use of Thai nominee shareholders to operate an international school in southern Phuket.

6 Aug The Phuket News

PHUKET: Two Canadian nationals and two Thai nationals have been arrested as part of a police investigation into the alleged use of Thai nominee shareholders to operate an international school in southern Phuket.

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Thai Youth Fencers Win Gold at Asian Cadet Cup Taipei

Thai youth fencer Worgkorn Noppornpornhom claimed gold at the Asian Cadet Cup in Taipei, defeating the top seed 15-9 in the individual final. The achievement marks Thailand's first individual medal at the competition since 2568.

6 Aug Khaosod

Thailand's youth national fencing team, including athletes Supakorn Chainakaentr (Niew), Worgkorn Noppornpornhom (Ang Pao), Chayut Podthong (Nai), and Thrit Champang (Puen), competed in the Asian Cadet Cup Taipei 2026 from July 31 to August 2 in Taipei. Worgkorn Noppornpornhom won gold in the individual final, defeating the tournament's top-seeded host athlete 15-9. Nine claimed bronze in the semifinals after an internal matchup, while Ang Pao also earned bronze, losing to the host athlete 15-6 in the semifinals. Puen finished fifth after falling in the quarterfinals. Officials commended all athletes for their outstanding performance, noting this is the first individual gold medal the team has secured since 2568, following their previous team gold achievement.

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Drug Dealer Crashes While Fleeing Police on Highway 4

A 25-year-old drug courier crashed his motorcycle into a power pole while fleeing police on Highway 4 in Chumphon, leading to the seizure of 1.1 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine and 61 pills.

6 Aug Khaosod

A 25-year-old man consumed 10 methamphetamine pills to energize himself before riding his motorcycle to deliver drugs. Midway through his delivery, he encountered police and decided to flee. Unable to navigate a corner safely, he crashed into a roadside power pole. Subsequent search revealed 1.1 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine hidden under the bike's seat, along with 61 more methamphetamine pills.

On October 6, 2025, the Chumphon Highway Police Subregion conducted the operation under the command of officers including Deputy Superintendent Charan Panasri. Officers were patrolling Highway 4 (Phetchkasem Road) near kilometer 439+100 in Salui Subdistrict, Tha Sae District, Chumphon Province, when they spotted Pongsak (surname withheld), 25, riding a modified Honda Wave 125i that matched an informant's tip. When ordered to stop for inspection, Pongsak panicked, accelerated, and fled. Officers pursued until his motorcycle crashed violently into a power pole, rendering it inoperable and leaving him safely apprehended.

A search of Pongsak's person found 61 methamphetamine pills. When officers searched under the motorcycle seat, they discovered 1.1 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine. Police also seized one mobile phone, 9,000 baht in cash, and a urine test confirmed the presence of narcotics in his system.

During interrogation, Pongsak confessed that he had been contacted via Line to collect drugs for delivery to customers in Tha Sae and Mueang districts, earning approximately 5,000 baht per delivery. This was his second run. He admitted to consuming 10 methamphetamine pills before departing to energize himself for the task. Officers initially charged him with possession of Category 1 narcotics (methamphetamine and crystal methamphetamine) with intent to distribute, possession of Category 1 narcotics without authorization, and operating a motorcycle while under the influence of Category 1 narcotics. He was transferred to Salui Police Station for further legal proceedings.

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