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Chiang Mai Man Self-Harms After Woman Leaves Him for Another
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Chiang Mai Man Self-Harms After Woman Leaves Him for Another

A 29-year-old man from Chiang Mai self-harmed at a temple in Lopburi after discovering the woman he met through social media was with another man, police said.

Traffic Police Officer Injured in Phuket Motorcycle Crash
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Traffic Police Officer Injured in Phuket Motorcycle Crash

PHUKET: A traffic police officer was injured after his motorcycle crashed into a pickup truck that had stopped in a traffic lane in Wichit on yesterday (Aug 5).

Russian Siblings' Mother Holds Memorial Service Tomorrow
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Russian Siblings' Mother Holds Memorial Service Tomorrow

The mother of two Russian siblings killed in Chachoengsao's Huai Yai area is holding a memorial service Thursday, inviting the public to pay respects to the victims alongside three deceased Thai family members in the same case.

Serial Killer Released Early Now Under Surveillance
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Serial Killer Released Early Now Under Surveillance

A man released early from a Pattaya prison in June allegedly killed five people, including two Russian siblings and a Thai family, within weeks of his discharge, reigniting debate over Thailand's handling of violent offenders and capital pu

Tiger Attack Analysis Raises Questions About Death
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Tiger Attack Analysis Raises Questions About Death

A Facebook analysis of a deadly tiger attack at Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary questions the circumstances, noting the absence of blood at the scene and no signs of struggle that would be typical in such incidents. Experts say the attac

Grandmother Accuses Teenage Grandson of Sexual Assault
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Grandmother Accuses Teenage Grandson of Sexual Assault

A 19-year-old man in Buriram was detained after his 64-year-old grandmother accused him of sexual assault, though preliminary medical examination found no visible marks and he denies the allegations while admitting to stealing money for dru

Police Launch Youth Detective Program on Drug and Cyber Safety
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Police Launch Youth Detective Program on Drug and Cyber Safety

Police launched the 'Young Detective' youth program at Suwannaram Witthayakom School on August 3, teaching students drug awareness, cybersecurity, and self-defense through interactive training modules.

Armed Robbers Flee to Laos After 13M Baht Gold Heist
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Armed Robbers Flee to Laos After 13M Baht Gold Heist

Two armed robbers escaped to Laos after stealing nearly 13 million baht in gold from a shopping mall in Chiang Rai's Chiang Khong district, crossing the Mekong River by boat after abandoning their motorcycle.

Woman, 72, Drowns in Home Water Tank at Night
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Woman, 72, Drowns in Home Water Tank at Night

A 72-year-old woman drowned in a water tank outside her home in Chachoengsao after slipping on algae-covered edges during the night; her husband found her the next morning after searching for her.

Police Kill Two Suspects in Narathiwat Gun Battle
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Police Kill Two Suspects in Narathiwat Gun Battle

Police killed two suspects in a major operation in Narathiwas province after they allegedly shot an officer dead, recovering two stolen police rifles and continuing to hunt a third suspect.

Interior Minister Orders Crackdown on Foreigners Threatening Thais
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Interior Minister Orders Crackdown on Foreigners Threatening Thais

Thai authorities on Koh Samui have launched an investigation into reports of foreigners threatening and assaulting local residents, with the Interior Ministry vowing strict enforcement regardless of nationality or status.

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Foreign Man Caught Stealing Phone From Pattaya Café

An elderly foreign man was captured on CCTV stealing a mobile phone from Espresso Love café in Pattaya on August 3, with the café owner filing a police report and appealing for the device's return.