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Social Media Feud Escalates as Poo Mahamuni Countersues for Triple Damages
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Social Media Feud Escalates as Poo Mahamuni Countersues for Triple Damages

Social media personality Poo Mahamuni filed a countersuit demanding 3 million baht after Rang Phranakhon accused him of defamation during a livestream dispute that reignited following their earlier reconciliation.

Man Found After Running Into Forest Over Marital Dispute
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Man Found After Running Into Forest Over Marital Dispute

A man lost in a dense Buriram forest after a marital dispute was found unconscious after more than five hours of searching; he reported experiencing sudden headaches and vision problems before losing consciousness.

Restaurant Owner Conned by Female Gang in Shop Takeover Scam
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Restaurant Owner Conned by Female Gang in Shop Takeover Scam

A Chonburi restaurant owner lost 120,000 baht when a female gang leased her shop, borrowed from multiple unlicensed lenders using her business name, then fled, leaving her pursued by debt collectors in Phan Thong District.

Pickup Truck Crashes Into Steel-Loaded Truck, Seven Injured
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Pickup Truck Crashes Into Steel-Loaded Truck, Seven Injured

A pickup truck attempting a high-speed overtake collided with a steel-laden six-wheeled truck in Chachoengsao province on September 21, injuring seven people who were rushed to nearby hospitals.

Justice Minister Says Forex Charges Filed This Week, Names Included
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Justice Minister Says Forex Charges Filed This Week, Names Included

Justice Minister Rutthapol Naovaratna confirmed forex charges will be filed this week, with Democrat MP Phawut Pongwittayapanu named in the indictment. Separately, another Democrat MP faces a September 28 summons over alleged nominee real e

100kg Of Pig Bones Illegally Dumped In Forest
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100kg Of Pig Bones Illegally Dumped In Forest

Rescue workers in Buriram discovered approximately 100 kilograms of butchered pig bones and meat illegally dumped across a forest in Nang Rong district, with authorities suspecting traders discarded spoiled or unsold meat.

Deputy Abbot Found Dead in Monastery Quarters
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Deputy Abbot Found Dead in Monastery Quarters

A 66-year-old deputy abbot died of sudden cardiac arrest at a Nakhon Ratchasima temple on September 21, likely after collapsing in his bathroom while preparing for his morning alms round.

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Six Charged in Myanmar Worker Death Cover-Up in Rayong

Six people have been charged with concealing the death of a Myanmar construction worker who died during an altercation with colleagues in Rayong. Police are still searching for the alleged killer, a 29-year-old Myanmar national who fled the

Retired Official Speeding Near Elephants Faces Wildlife Crime Charges
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Retired Official Speeding Near Elephants Faces Wildlife Crime Charges

A retired government official faces wildlife crime charges after driving recklessly near wild elephants in Khao Yai National Park, nearly hitting a calf and endangering tourists, with potential penalties including five years imprisonment.

Thailand Raids Illegal Electronics Warehouses, Seizes 41,000 Items
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Thailand Raids Illegal Electronics Warehouses, Seizes 41,000 Items

Thailand's special operations unit seized 41,161 illegal electronics units worth over 32.5 million baht from two warehouses in Samut Prakan province, including uncertified wires, power strips, and LED bulbs imported without authorization. A

Mother Finds Son Dead in Bedroom After Two Days
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Mother Finds Son Dead in Bedroom After Two Days

A 23-year-old man in Chon Buri was found dead in his bedroom after two days of isolation; his mother discovered him on September 21, with police investigating what appears to be a suicide linked to depression and cannabis use.

Phuket Suspends 226 Volunteer Defense Corps Members
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Phuket Suspends 226 Volunteer Defense Corps Members

Phuket has suspended all 226 reserve Volunteer Defense Corps members in Thalang pending criminal background checks following allegations that officials extorted money from detainees at a drug checkpoint.