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MP Faces Online Gambling Case, Demands Court Ruling
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MP Faces Online Gambling Case, Demands Court Ruling

Songkhla MP Chonlapat Naksan faces online gambling charges accepted by provincial court and vows to defend himself through legal proceedings rather than public opinion.

Flash Flood Sweeps Tourist at Mae Sa Waterfall; Rescued in Time
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Flash Flood Sweeps Tourist at Mae Sa Waterfall; Rescued in Time

A flash flood at Mae Sa Waterfall in Chiang Mai swept away a tourist on August 15, but park staff and bystanders rescued her before she was taken to hospital for treatment.

Thai Cyber Police Bust MNGAME888 Online Gambling Network
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Thai Cyber Police Bust MNGAME888 Online Gambling Network

Thai authorities shut down the MNGAME888 online gambling network in coordinated raids across four provinces, arresting four operators and seizing assets from a platform that serviced over 5,000 members with annual turnover exceeding 144 mil

Police Dismantle International Online Gambling Network With 11 Brands
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Police Dismantle International Online Gambling Network With 11 Brands

Thai police dismantled an international online gambling network operating 11 brands with monthly transactions exceeding 100 million baht, arresting a 29-year-old "super admin" in Nakhon Pathom Province who managed the operation from Thailan

Temple Donation Dispute Settled in Ranong Court
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Temple Donation Dispute Settled in Ranong Court

A Ranong court resolved a temple donation dispute after the former abbot of Wat Weluwvan withdrew his embezzlement allegations against three fundraising committee members, acknowledging through mediation that the 1.3 million baht was proper

39th Death from Nightclub Fire: Young Police Officer Dies
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39th Death from Nightclub Fire: Young Police Officer Dies

A 23-year-old police officer working as a security guard at Bangkok's Lad Prao nightclub has become the 39th victim of the July fire, succumbing to severe injuries after a month in hospital care.

Authorities Seize Over 40,000 Illegal Cigarette Packs in Chachoengsao
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Authorities Seize Over 40,000 Illegal Cigarette Packs in Chachoengsao

Excise authorities seized 40,500 packs of illegal cigarettes in Chachoengsao worth 3.6 million baht, with projected fines exceeding 38 million baht. The contraband was discovered at a distribution center and forwarded to police for legal ac

Famous Boxer Suriyun Released After CT Scan Shows No Brain Bleeding
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Famous Boxer Suriyun Released After CT Scan Shows No Brain Bleeding

ONE Championship boxer Suriyun Saengtiannoi was hit by a minivan while jogging in Pathum Thani Province on August 15, but a CT scan confirmed no brain bleeding or broken bones. He remains hospitalized under observation with only minor bruis

Longtail Boat Capsizes Off Naga Cape, 12 Rescued
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Longtail Boat Capsizes Off Naga Cape, 12 Rescued

A longtail boat capsized near Naga Cape in Krabi on August 15, with all 12 people aboard—including 10 tourists—rescued by speedboat and brought safely to shore.

Seven Youths Arrested for Assaulting Japanese Tourist
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Seven Youths Arrested for Assaulting Japanese Tourist

Seven youths were brought before juvenile court in Bangkok on August 15 after confessing to assaulting and robbing a Japanese tourist near Makkasan Airport Rail Link station. Police charged them with nighttime robbery and did not oppose bai

Chinese Man Requires Surgery After Inserting Charging Cable Into Urethra
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Chinese Man Requires Surgery After Inserting Charging Cable Into Urethra

A 49-year-old man in Guangdong province required emergency surgery after inserting an 80-centimeter charging cable into his urethra out of curiosity, leaving him unable to urinate for over seven hours.

YouTuber Wu Jun Denies Assault Charges in Interrogation
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YouTuber Wu Jun Denies Assault Charges in Interrogation

Popular YouTuber Wu Jun, who has over 10 million subscribers, denied assault charges during police questioning on August 15 in connection with an alleged attack on a company employee in June. Investigators are continuing their inquiry and w