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Former Beauty Clinic Manager Arrested for Stealing 441,000 Baht
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Former Beauty Clinic Manager Arrested for Stealing 441,000 Baht

A 38-year-old beauty clinic manager in Bangkok was arrested for stealing 441,115 baht from customer payments over 16 months, confessing she pocketed cash that should have been deposited to the clinic's account.

Solar Battery Explosions Spark House Fire in Samut Prakan
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Solar Battery Explosions Spark House Fire in Samut Prakan

A solar battery storage system malfunctioned and exploded in a Samut Prakan carport on July 18, triggering a house fire that injured the homeowner but was contained within 20 minutes.

Police Arrest Monk in Romance Scam That Netted Hundreds of Thousands
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Police Arrest Monk in Romance Scam That Netted Hundreds of Thousands

Police arrested a 65-year-old monk in Bangkok who unknowingly allowed his bank account to be used in a romance scam that defrauded a victim of over 200,000 baht. The suspect claimed he was coerced into opening the accounts years earlier and

Court Orders Bank to Repay Charlotte Austin 1 Million Baht
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Court Orders Bank to Repay Charlotte Austin 1 Million Baht

A court has ordered a bank to repay Charlotte Austin 1 million baht after she fell victim to a call center fraud that cost her over 4 million baht, though the money has not yet arrived pending possible appeal.

Man Dies After Falling From Truck During Dispute
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Man Dies After Falling From Truck During Dispute

A 39-year-old truck driver died after falling under a semi-trailer truck during a dispute over a minor collision in Samut Sakhon province on July 18. The truck's 58-year-old driver is under investigation after allegedly driving away while t

Border Guards Seize Smuggled Avocados Worth Nearly 3 Tons
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Border Guards Seize Smuggled Avocados Worth Nearly 3 Tons

Border guards seized nearly 3 tons of smuggled avocados from a pickup truck on Highway 3015 in Mukdahan province after stopping the driver attempting to enter Thailand without customs documentation.

Police Launch Criminal Cases Against 5,924 Exam Cheaters
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Police Launch Criminal Cases Against 5,924 Exam Cheaters

Police will file criminal charges against 5,924 people who scored suspiciously on local government exams, coordinating with anti-corruption agencies across Thailand's Southern and Central regions.

Authorities Bust Foreign-Owned Real Estate Scheme in Chonburi
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Authorities Bust Foreign-Owned Real Estate Scheme in Chonburi

Thai authorities dismantled a foreign-owned real estate scheme in Chonburi using nominee shareholders and shell companies to illegally control and resell luxury properties online. Investigators raided 33 companies and issued arrest warrants

Woman Says Early Heart Test Could Have Saved Husband's Life
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Woman Says Early Heart Test Could Have Saved Husband's Life

A woman's husband died of a heart attack after a hospital doctor dismissed her concerns about chest pain and refused to perform an electrocardiogram, attributing his symptoms to anxiety; an autopsy later revealed two blocked coronary arteri

Man Arrested for Providing Bank Account to Call Center Scammers
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Man Arrested for Providing Bank Account to Call Center Scammers

A 33-year-old man from Saraburi was arrested in Chon Buri for providing his bank account to call center scammers who defrauded university students; he claims a woman borrowed his credentials without permission.

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Ko Lanta Police Pledge to Combat Corruption

Ko Lanta Police Station officers publicly pledged to reject gifts and benefits that could fuel corruption, with the superintendent leading the commitment during the new year meeting.

Bangkok Seeks Homes for 17 Cats Rescued From Fatal Fire
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Bangkok Seeks Homes for 17 Cats Rescued From Fatal Fire

Seventeen cats rescued from a fatal house fire in Bangkok have been transferred to a city animal shelter for adoption, while 73 others perished in the blaze that killed two elderly residents in Thon Buri district.