Police Arrest Two Cambodian Motorcycle Thieves in Rayong

Phluk Daeng Police arrested two Cambodian suspects and recovered eight stolen motorcycles allegedly destined for cross-border sale in Rayong. The gang stole automatic bikes and hid them in a forest area while arranging smuggling operations.

4 Aug Khaosod

Phluk Daeng Police Station arrested two Cambodian suspects for motorcyle theft operations across Rayong city on August 4, 2025. Pol. Col. Nawin Sinthuratana, commander of Phluk Daeng Station, and his investigation team successfully apprehended the two men and seized eight stolen motorcycles that had been prepared for cross-border sale.

The arrests followed an investigation initiated by police after receiving multiple reports of stolen motorcycles. Officers expanded their inquiry and tracked down the suspects.

The gang's modus operandi involved stealing motorcycles and hiding them together in a forest area near a dirt pit in Moo 7, Tambon Mae Nam Khoo, where they would take turns guarding the vehicles while waiting for transport teams to smuggle them across the border. Gang members earned 7,000-10,000 baht per bike. They primarily targeted automatic motorcycles, especially PCX and Geo Lano models.

Currently, officers are verifying the stolen motorcycles to contact owners for return and expanding the investigation to identify other individuals involved in the theft operation.

Phluk Daeng Police urge the public to exercise caution when parking motorcycles by securing steering locks, wheel locks, and parking in well-lit areas with CCTV coverage. Anyone with information about suspicious individuals or leads on the theft ring is urged to report immediately to police.

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Police

Man Stabbed to Death by Friend Over Woman Dispute

A 34-year-old man was fatally stabbed in the neck by a friend during a dispute over a woman at his Nonthaburi townhouse on August 4. The assailant fled on a motorcycle with his girlfriend, and police are searching for the suspect.

4 Aug Khaosod

A 34-year-old man was found dead after being stabbed in the neck by a friend who broke into his townhouse in Talat Khwan subdistrict, Muang district, Nonthaburi province on August 4, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Police Captain Chayachai Nathonkan, commander of Muang Nonthaburi Police Station, led investigators and rescue personnel to the scene, where they discovered the victim lying on his back with a critical stab wound to the left side of his neck. Responders attempted CPR and provided first aid, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Forensic pathologists were called to conduct an autopsy.

Initial investigation revealed that the attacker broke into the victim's home and stabbed him with a knife before fleeing on a white Honda motorcycle with his girlfriend, with no license plate information available. A witness stated that the attacker entered without speaking, struck the victim first, then stabbed him. The witness initially thought it was horseplay since the two were friends, but recalled they had previously argued over a woman. The witness attempted to intervene, but the attacker fled with his wife. The exact cause of their dispute remains unclear.

Police have taken the victim's body to the hospital and launched an investigation to track down and apprehend the suspect for legal proceedings.

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National

Thailand Edges Philippines Late to Secure ASEAN Cup Quarterfinals

Thailand defeated the Philippines 1-0 in the 2026 ASEAN Cup on August 4, securing quarterfinal qualification with a late goal from Warisara Chutong in the 84th minute.

4 Aug Khaosod

In the third Group B fixture of the 2026 ASEAN Cup at New Clark City Athletic Stadium on August 4, Thailand's national team faced the Philippines in a competitive encounter. Thailand fielded a rotated lineup featuring goalkeeper Kampol Pothamukkul as captain, alongside players including Natsphong Sairia, Pharsa Hemwibooly, Seksan Ratri, and Warisara Chutong.

The match remained tightly contested throughout, with both sides trading offensive pressure. Thailand broke the deadlock in the 84th minute when Picha Aortra's loose ball down the left flank led to a cutback for Warisara Chutong, who finished decisively to put Thailand ahead 1-0. Though the Philippines pressed hard in the closing stages, Thailand's defense held firm to secure a 1-0 victory and claim three points, bringing their total to nine points. With this result, Thailand has mathematically qualified for the knockout stage, despite one remaining group match against Myanmar scheduled for August 8, 2026, at Rajamangala Stadium at 8:00 PM.

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Police

Drug-Addled Son Arrested for Assaulting Mother

A 25-year-old man high on methamphetamine assaulted his 53-year-old mother in their Wang Sam Mao home on July 29, attacking her for two hours until he fell asleep; police arrested him after the mother called for help. The son has a seven-ti

4 Aug Khaosod

A deeply disturbing case has emerged from Wang Sam Mao district in Udon Thani province, where a drug-addicted son assaulted his own mother after breaking into the bathroom. The mother sought help from the subdistrict headman, who apprehended the suspect and handed him over to police.

The incident occurred on the night of July 29 at a home in Wang Sam Mao subdistrict. A 53-year-old woman (identified as Ms. A for privacy) reported to subdistrict headman Ms. Srocha Thanomphakdi that her son, high on drugs, kicked down the bathroom door, strangled her, and assaulted her in the bathroom before dragging her to assault her again on a bed. Despite her pleas and telling him "I'm your mother," he refused to stop and continued assaulting her from 10 p.m. until midnight. The mother seized an opportunity when her son fell asleep and called for help.

The subdistrict headman and village security officers rushed to the house, finding the 25-year-old son (identified as Mr. B) naked on a bed. When questioned, he initially denied the crime but eventually confessed to assaulting his mother and taking six methamphetamine tablets before committing the act. The mother confirmed to police that she was pressing full charges and pleaded that her son remain incarcerated, saying she would die if he were released.

According to subdistrict security officer Mr. Anawat Laddao, Mr. B has been using drugs since ages 17-18 and has undergone rehabilitation seven times. He has repeatedly harmed his mother, prompting her to spend her municipal sanitation worker salary of approximately 7,000 baht per month plus an additional 6,000-7,000 baht monthly to send him to a rehabilitation center in Chachoengsao province. After nearly two years in treatment, he escaped and returned to his mother, only to resume drug use within four months. About a week before the assault, an uncle passed away, and Mr. B earned money from funeral donations, which he spent on drugs before attacking his mother.

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National

Thailand and Indonesia Strengthen Defense Ties

Thailand and Indonesia agreed to strengthen defense cooperation through a new policy dialogue mechanism and expanded military exchanges during a visit by Thai Defense Minister Adul Bunthamaserge on August 4. The nations also pledged joint m

4 Aug Khaosod

Thai Defense Minister Adul Bunthamaserge met with Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin on August 4 during an official visit to Indonesia from August 3-4 to deepen defense cooperation and strengthen security ties between the two countries.

The defense minister expressed gratitude for the warm reception and reaffirmed that Thailand and Indonesia maintain strong security cooperation under a defense understanding agreement signed since 2015. Both sides agreed to establish a Defence Policy Dialogue mechanism to enhance policy-level cooperation.

The countries emphasized the importance of military education exchange, joint training, and defense expert exchanges to build military capacity, trust, and joint operations. Thailand expressed readiness to expand special operations cooperation in the region and reaffirmed its commitment to working with Indonesia within the ASEAN framework, particularly through the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) and ADMM-Plus. Both nations will support the Trident Resolve exercise, which integrates humanitarian assistance, cybersecurity, and military medical cooperation, and confirmed readiness for joint maritime and air patrols in the Malacca Strait to enhance regional shipping security.

On the defense industry front, Thailand proposed exchanging experiences with Indonesia on defense sector development and invited participation in Thailand's Defense & Security exhibition in 2025, also offering Indonesia's consideration of Thai AWAV 8×8 armored vehicles for its marine corps procurement.

Regarding Thailand's southern border provinces, the defense minister stressed the issue is a complex internal matter, not a religious conflict, and the government continues pursuing peace processes alongside law enforcement, economic development, education, and quality-of-life improvements. Thailand requested continued Indonesian support through ASEAN and the Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC), including support for Thai Muslim students and halal economic cooperation.

Both sides also exchanged views on the Thai-Cambodian border situation. The defense minister thanked Indonesia for maintaining neutrality and reaffirmed Thailand's commitment to peaceful resolution through bilateral mechanisms and international law compliance. Thailand emphasized its use of force is for self-defense and civilian protection based on necessity and proportionality. Both countries called for ceasefire maintenance, avoidance of provocation and misinformation, and rapid landmine removal to create conditions for sustainable peace.

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Police

Elderly Lawyer Found Dead in Car After Two Days

A 69-year-old lawyer was found dead in his car near a drainage canal in Udon Thani after it had been parked for two days; police suspect a chronic illness caused him to veer off the road while driving home.

4 Aug Khaosod

An elderly lawyer was found dead in his car after it veered off the road two days earlier. Police are awaiting interviews with relatives to determine the cause of death. At 5:00 PM on August 4, 2569, officers from Huay Luang Sub-Police Station in Udon Thani received a report of a deceased person in a sedan parked beside a drainage canal in Ban Dong Nong Phot, Chiang Yuen subdistrict, Udon Thani city. Officers coordinated with Udon Thani city police, hospital staff, rescue teams, and volunteers to investigate.

At the scene, a black Chevrolet Optra with Udon Thani plates was found tilted on its side near the canal with a foul odor emanating from inside. The body of 69-year-old Krittapas was discovered dressed in a white long-sleeved shirt, black trousers, and black loafers with one shoe missing. A necktie hung on the rear-view mirror, and the body lay across the front seats with the gear in D and the key on the seat. Vomit was visible near the driver's door. A blue backpack containing law documents, attorney credentials, and government papers was recovered. Autopsy findings showed blood from the mouth but no signs of trauma or struggle, with death estimated to have occurred approximately two days prior.

Nang Thip Yarat Meechai, village headwoman of Ban Dong Nong Phot, explained that the car had been parked since yesterday morning (August 3) but no one dared to open it. The tinted windows made it impossible to see inside, so residents assumed it was an accident victim taken to the hospital. When a rescue volunteer approached the car that evening and detected a foul smell, they opened it and discovered the deceased man. Police initially theorize that the deceased, nicknamed "Lawyer Muang," drove to visit friends in the area for drinks and was heading home when his chronic illness flared up, causing him to lose control and veer off the road. He then pulled the key and lay down to rest, but nobody found or helped him. The body has been sent to the medical examiner pending family contact for funeral arrangements.

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Police

Fishing Boat Found After Storm; All Five Crew Presumed Dead

The fishing vessel Chok Kananya sank during a July 28 storm off Koh Kood island in Trat province with five crew members aboard; three bodies have been recovered while two remain missing and presumed dead.

4 Aug Khaosod

The fishing vessel Chok Kananya has been recovered and brought to shore in Khlong Yai district, Trat province, after sinking in a storm on July 28, 2569. The boat's owner, Amnaj, believes all five crew members—one Thai skipper and four Cambodian workers—have died. The vessel was towed to port at Baan Khlong Maham on August 4 at 4:15 p.m., where residents and family members of the deceased crew waited to receive the vessel.

The boat left on a fishing expedition on July 10 with no weather warnings reported. After two to three days of lost communication, the vessel sank near Lam Tian Cape off Koh Kood island. Three bodies were later recovered floating in the sea near Koh Kood and Koh Chang; two crew members remain missing and are presumed dead. The boat owner estimates losses in the millions of baht. An investigation suggests the vessel was struck by waves from behind, causing a rope to become tangled in the propeller, causing the boat to lose balance and capsize.

Rescue unit commander Arthit emphasized the importance of safety at sea, urging all fishermen to wear life jackets at all times while aboard vessels. He noted that life jackets can keep survivors afloat for three to four days until rescue arrives.

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Police

Armed Gunmen Attack Pattani Tax Office, Two Injured

Two gunmen on a motorcycle fired 16 rounds at the Mueang Pattani Excise Office on August 4, injuring two people and forcing the branch's temporary closure due to security concerns.

4 Aug Khaosod

On August 4, 2569, the Excise Department reported an armed attack on its Mueang Pattani branch office at approximately 11:00 a.m. Police officers from the Southern Border Provinces Investigation Division were processing a tobacco-related case with a suspect seated at a marble table outside the office when, at around 11:24 a.m., two gunmen on a motorcycle dressed as Muslim women opened fire with a rifle, discharging 16 rounds that pierced the building's glass windows and walls.

Excise Commissioner Dr. Pornchai Theerawech immediately ordered Jiranun Jaihaow, director of the Excise Office Region 9, to the scene to assess the situation. Damage assessments found two injured persons: Nurahaiyatee Saaem, treated at Mueang Pattani Hospital, and Jiraphon Saenkamnueng, an excise official who sustained glass fragment injuries to her mouth. Property damage included 16 impact points on the office building's glass and walls, plus one motorcycle with a damaged taillight.

Due to the incident's impact on public services and staff safety, local security authorities assessed the situation and recommended temporary closure of the Mueang Pattani branch until the security situation stabilizes. The Finance Ministry and Excise Department expressed concern for public and staff safety and announced the temporary closure of the Mueang Pattani Excise Office branch. The public may instead access services at the main Pattani Excise Office, 10 Srudsdit Road, Sabarang Subdistrict, Mueang District, Pattani Province, via telephone numbers 073-349041, 098-6427660, 093-7211374, 082-4343125, and 088-7863313.

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Breaking

Power Bank Fire Forces MRT Evacuation at Isarphap Station

A passenger's power bank caught fire on an MRT train at Isarphap Station on August 4, prompting immediate evacuation. Service resumed after authorities confirmed no structural damage and all passengers were safely removed.

4 Aug Khaosod

A power bank belonging to a passenger ignited inside a bag on an MRT train at Isarphap Station on August 4, according to a post by Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM) on Facebook. Authorities immediately secured the situation and evacuated all passengers from the train. Preliminary checks revealed no structural damage to the train, and MRT service resumed normal operations. The operator apologized for the inconvenience and emphasized that passenger safety is its highest priority.

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National

Anti-Corruption Agency Mourns Death of Praphash Kongyiad, 64

NACC commissioner and former Fiscal Policy Office director Praphash Kongyiad, a Harvard-educated legal scholar from Trang Province, has died at age 64.

4 Aug Khaosod

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) posted a tribute to the passing of Praphash Kongyiad, an NACC commissioner and former director-general of the Fiscal Policy Office, who died at age 64 on August 4, 2025. Kongyiad, a native of Trang Province, was an accomplished legal scholar who earned his law degree with second-class honors from Ramkhamhaeng University, completed a Master of Laws program at Harvard Law School, and obtained Thai bar credentials from the Judicial Training Institute. Throughout his career in public service, he held major positions including director-general of the Fiscal Policy Office, director-general of the Bureau of the Budget, director of the State Enterprise Policy Office, director of the Public Debt Management Office, deputy permanent secretary of the Ministry of Finance, and inspector-general of the Finance Ministry, before receiving royal approval for his appointment as an NACC commissioner on January 30, 2024.

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Drug-Dealing Couple With HIV Arrested Near Bang Yai District Office

Police arrested an HIV-positive couple operating a drug den just 50 meters from Bang Yai District Office in Nonthaburi, seizing ice, methamphetamine pills, and drug paraphernalia used to distribute narcotics via syringe to online customers.

4 Aug Khaosod

On August 4, 2025, Bang Yai District Chief Surachai Kotrbuttadee ordered security personnel to raid a four-story rental room located just 50 meters from the Bang Yai District Office in Nonthaburi Province. The operation followed a tip-off that an LGBTQ couple was running a daily rental room at 350 baht per day while illegally distributing ice and methamphetamine pills. After an undercover purchase, authorities arrested Khrongphop, 51, and Anuwat, 40, both from Nonthaburi Province, along with drugs and paraphernalia including 0.65 grams of ice, two methamphetamine pills, one syringe filled with saline and ice, 13 needles, and seven 5-milliliter bottles of saline solution.

Both suspects disclosed they are HIV-positive, with Khrongphop infected for nearly 20 years and Anuwat for two years. Under interrogation, Khrongphop admitted to being both the dealer and owner of the drugs, while Anuwat claimed to be only a user. Khrongphop sold ice-saline mixtures in syringes for 300 baht each exclusively to members of his LINE group, purchasing supplies from regular pharmacies. He used proceeds from drug sales to gamble on online slots and to buy more methamphetamine and ice for resale.

The deputy district chief expressed concern that Khrongphop's practice of filling customer-supplied syringes made it impossible to verify whether needles had been previously used, creating a serious HIV transmission risk. He urged anyone who purchased drugs from Khrongphop to undergo thorough blood testing for their own safety. Khrongphop has a prior drug trafficking conviction from Ubon Ratchathani in April 2025. Authorities charged Khrongphop with three offenses: attempting to distribute Category 1 drugs (ice) without permission, possession of drugs, and drug use. Anuwat faces a single charge of drug use. Both are in custody pending further legal proceedings.

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