PATTAYA – Thai police have launched a massive operation in Chonburi province to stop illegal property networks. Officers searched 41 different locations and successfully arrested four Russian nationals in a major crackdown. The authorities actively targeted a suspected foreign nominee scheme linked to luxury homes and land. The properties connected to this illegal network hold […]
PRACHIN BURI – A tragic accident claimed a driver’s life early Saturday morning on a dangerous stretch of Highway 304 in Thailand. A trailer truck carrying highly flammable rubber blocks overturned and burst into flames. Rescue workers rushed to the steep downhill curve in Prachin Buri, but the intense fire trapped the driver inside. Key […]
KAMPHAENG PHET – A devastating car crash in Kamphaeng Phet has left a local community in mourning after a police truck struck a family’s motorcycle on July 18. This horrific incident resulted in the tragic death of a 40-year-old mother, while her two young children continue to fight for their lives in the hospital. The […]
BANGKOK – Foreign nationals living in or moving to Thailand are facing a major update to local immigration procedures. The nation’s Criminal Records Division has officially tightened the rules for background screenings. Under the updated guidelines, criminal record checks for nine specific application categories must now be conducted using fingerprints. A simple name-based search is […]
BANGKOK – Thailand is taking a firm stand against drivers who ignore their traffic tickets. A new government agreement makes dodging fines almost impossible. Soon, unpaid traffic tickets will stop you from getting your annual vehicle tax tag. Key Takeaways Starting August 1, 2026, unpaid traffic tickets will block drivers from receiving their official vehicle […]
BANGKOK – Thailand’s government has launched a major strike against illegal cryptocurrency operations. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul recently led a press conference detailing a massive raid. This sweep targeted a criminal network stealing public electricity for Bitcoin mining. The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) spearheaded this mission, known as Operation Silent Volt. Authorities raided seven […]
BANGKOK – A 34-year-old French citizen died in Bangkok after police shot him during a knife rampage on July 24, 2026. The suspect allegedly attacked residents and injured an officer in the Suan Luang district. The fatal incident highlights growing concerns over public safety and police force protocols in Thailand. A French citizen died in […]
PATTAYA – Police have rescued three Indian men who were lured with a cheap tour package, held hostage for a week, and brutally tortured by a five-person scam gang. The four Pakistani and one Indian suspects physically abused the victims, forcing them to demand a 7 million rupee (2.4 million baht) ransom from their families. […]
BANGKOK – The Royal Thai police arrested a Chinese man and three Thais last week for running a credit card skimming operation in Bangkok and Chiang Mai. The gang stole 30 million baht from 1,200 Chinese tourists, which prompted the Chinese embassy to demand swift legal action. Investigators revealed the suspects belonged to a larger […]
PATTAYA – Police have arrested five Indian men following a dramatic kidnapping investigation in the coastal resort city. Officers launched an urgent operation after receiving complaints that foreign tourists were being held against their will. The suspects allegedly targeted their own countrymen and demanded large cash payments for their safe release. Police successfully located the […]
