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Police Arrest Three Men For Stealing Buddha Statues From Temple
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

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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.

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.