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Three Thai Women Arrested With 8kg Cannabis in Sri Lanka
Three Thai women were arrested at Colombo's international airport with nearly 8kg of cannabis hidden in their luggage, disguised as nutritional supplements and soap bars during a Thai Airways flight from Bangkok.
Fugitive Suspect Captured After Six-Day Manhunt in Samui
Fugitive "Tao" was captured after six days on the run from Samui Provincial Court, found hiding in hills near Bo Phut after police tracked him to his home where he made risky food runs.
Former Education Welfare Official Faces 35.9 Million Baht Graft Charge
Former education welfare official Somsak Tachaiyo has been indicted for accumulating 35.9 million baht in unexplained wealth despite earning only 16.4 million baht in salary between 2009 and 2015.
Pickup Truck Carrying Fruit Crashes, 3M Methamphetamine Pills Found
A pickup truck carrying hidden methamphetamine pills flipped on a northern Thailand highway on September 21, revealing approximately 3 million tablets concealed in fruit crates; the driver was arrested with minor injuries.
Police Arrest Three Men For Stealing Buddha Statues From Temple
Police arrested three men in Pathum Thani on September 21 for stealing four Buddha statues from Khian Khet Royal Temple, recovering all pieces within days. The prime suspect confessed to the theft, citing gambling debts and plans to sell th
Prosecutor Orders Charges Against Heroin Network Behind Thai Airlines Hostess
Four members of an international heroin trafficking network linked to a Thai Airways flight attendant face prosecution after authorities discovered drugs hidden in elephant-patterned bags smuggled across borders.
Two Women Fined for Risky Content Stunt in Highway Tunnel
Two women were fined after stopping a motorcycle in a busy highway tunnel in Nakhon Ratchasima Province to film TikTok content, creating dangerous conditions as large buses passed nearby.
Actress Maem Vichuda Files Three Countersuits in Fraud Case
Actress Maem Vichuda filed three countercharges at Bangkok South Criminal Court against businesspeople who accused her of involvement in a 40-million-baht fraud scheme, alleging they made false statements and attempted extortion. Her legal
Factory Ordered to Fix Wastewater Violations in Chachoengsao
A decorative materials factory in Chachoengsao's Crown Industrial Park was ordered to fix wastewater treatment violations after inspectors found it failed to maintain required performance records, with operations halted until repairs are co
Heavy Police Guard as Shooting Suspect Reenacts Crime Scene
Over 100 police officers secured Mae Rampung Beach in Rayong as shooting suspect Pararunyoo reenacted a fatal incident that erupted from a festival dispute and escalated through Facebook threats and a motorcycle chase.
Thai Woman Murdered in Taiwan, Family Seeks Repatriation of Remains
Thai woman from Nakhon Ratchasima was killed by her Taiwanese boyfriend after ending their relationship; her family is now seeking to repatriate her remains and recover her substantial assets in Taiwan through legal channels.
Woman Accuses Police Officer of Leaving Her 600K Baht Gambling Debt
A Thai woman says she sold her car and belongings to cover more than 600,000 baht in gambling debts left unpaid by a Pathum Thani police officer who asked her to place football bets on his behalf during Euro 2024.