Articles by: James Morris and Son Nguyen

80-year-old Belgian man robbed and left with severe head injuries in Christmas Day attack in Pattaya

80-year-old Belgian man robbed and left with severe head injuries in Christmas Day attack in Pattaya

December 26, 2024

Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:

80-year-old Belgian man brutally attacked and robbed by a teenage gang in Pattaya on Christmas Day, left with severe head injuries. Police launch an urgent… Read More ›

UK tourist faces prison term after being charged with eating a Pattaya traffic ticket before police

UK tourist faces prison term after being charged with eating a Pattaya traffic ticket before police

December 24, 2024

Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:

A cocky UK tourist in Pattaya faces up to three years in prison after eating a traffic ticket issued by police. The 34-year-old man, who… Read More ›

Northern Ireland man questioned by Pattaya police after former sex worker found dead in guest house

Northern Ireland man questioned by Pattaya police after former sex worker found dead in guest house

December 24, 2024

Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:

Northern Ireland man, 71, questioned after ex-sex worker’s decomposing body found in Pattaya guesthouse. Police probe grim discovery, with CCTV showing the pair days earlier.… Read More ›

Austrian tourist arrested on Ko Phi Phi. Charged with reckless acts causing the death of a Russian man

Austrian tourist arrested on Ko Phi Phi. Charged with reckless acts causing the death of a Russian man

December 22, 2024

Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:

Austrian tourist, 25, arrested on Ko Phi Phi for reckless jet ski collision killing Russian man, 58. Police say he fled the scene after mowing… Read More ›

Death sentences for the gruesome Pattaya murder of German property mogul Mr Ralter Mack in July 2023

Death sentences for the gruesome Pattaya murder of German property mogul Mr Ralter Mack in July 2023

December 20, 2024

Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:

Three sentenced to death for the brutal 2023 murder of German businessman Hans Peter Ralter Mack in Pattaya. His body was found dismembered in a… Read More ›

Swiss man badly beaten by Pattaya teenagers after trying to stop them vandalising his car on Sunday

Swiss man badly beaten by Pattaya teenagers after trying to stop them vandalising his car on Sunday

December 17, 2024

Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:

A 66-year-old Swiss man was badly beaten by teenagers in Pattaya after trying to stop them from vandalizing his Toyota SUV with bricks. Police have… Read More ›

Myanmar court in Kawthaung jails Thai seamen arrested by its Navy. PM assures reporters of a New Year pardon 

Myanmar court in Kawthaung jails Thai seamen arrested by its Navy. PM assures reporters of a New Year pardon 

December 16, 2024

Crime, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Myanmar court jails Thai crew for illegal entry and fishing; PM Paetongtarn assures pardon is likely. Junta’s loss of control amid civil war complicates relations,… Read More ›

Myanmar grenade thrown by Karen ethnic militia member kills three and seriously injures six in Tak

Myanmar grenade thrown by Karen ethnic militia member kills three and seriously injures six in Tak

December 14, 2024

Crime, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

A deadly grenade attack at a Tak fair by teens linked to Myanmar’s Karen militias killed three and injured 48, with six in critical condition.… Read More ›

Former cabinet minister and local government chief jailed in Prachin Buri linked to a political murder

Former cabinet minister and local government chief jailed in Prachin Buri linked to a political murder

December 13, 2024

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Ex-deputy minister and PAO chief jailed in Prachin Buri after protégé’s brutal murder. Police uncover audio of heated argument, armed guards confess to shooting. The… Read More ›

Crazed Belarusian roars and charges at arresting police like a beast in the early hours of the morning

Crazed Belarusian roars and charges at arresting police like a beast in the early hours of the morning

December 11, 2024

Crime, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

A drunken Belarusian, Siarhei Asychuk, went berserk at a Phuket hotel, charging at police like an animal. The 39-year-old caused chaos, disturbing children, and assaulting… Read More ›

Drug addict attacker who murdered two people gets rough justice in outrageous Prachin Buri attack

Drug addict attacker who murdered two people gets rough justice in outrageous Prachin Buri attack

December 10, 2024

Crime, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

A 38-year-old drug addict who murdered two people and injured three others in Prachin Buri was executed by outraged locals before police arrived. The brutal… Read More ›

Health Minister rejects claims Luk Thung singer died from massage shop injuries. She had meningitis

Health Minister rejects claims Luk Thung singer died from massage shop injuries. She had meningitis

December 9, 2024

Crime, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Health Minister Somsak denies claims that 20-year-old Luk Thung singer died from massage shop injuries, confirming her death was caused by severe blood poisoning and… Read More ›

Shock death of a 20-year-old budding singer in Udon Thani linked to Thai traditional massage visits

Shock death of a 20-year-old budding singer in Udon Thani linked to Thai traditional massage visits

December 8, 2024

Crime, Culture, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Shock death of 20-year-old Thai singer linked to Thai massage sessions. Chayada Prao-hom, a rising star, succumbed to infections after visiting a massage shop in… Read More ›

2 young Western women pushed home in a handcart by a policeman after over indulging on Ko Phi Phi

2 young Western women pushed home in a handcart by a policeman after over indulging on Ko Phi Phi

December 7, 2024

Culture, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Thai policeman helps two drunk Western women on Ko Phi Phi, pushing them home in a cart after they were found incapacitated. The compassionate act,… Read More ›

Thieving cheap Charlie who refused to pay for a lady’s company in Pattaya is being sought by city police

Thieving cheap Charlie who refused to pay for a lady’s company in Pattaya is being sought by city police

December 5, 2024

Crime, Culture, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Italian “cheap Charlie” on the run in Pattaya! Caught on CCTV stealing ฿4,000, he also refused to pay a woman for her time. Police are… Read More ›

UK man nabbed by top police agency for sexually abusing girlfriend’s 7 years old daughter in Pattaya after UK tip-off

UK man nabbed by top police agency for sexually abusing girlfriend’s 7 years old daughter in Pattaya after UK tip-off

December 4, 2024

Crime, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

UK man arrested in Pattaya after tip-off: suspected of abusing girlfriend’s 7-year-old daughter and posting a clip online. Police raided his home as shocking evidence… Read More ›

German woman needed surgery for leg bite after a suspected shark attack on Friday, at popular Phang-nga beach

German woman needed surgery for leg bite after a suspected shark attack on Friday, at popular Phang-nga beach

December 2, 2024

Crime, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

German tourist mauled by suspected hammerhead shark off Phang-nga coast, leaving a 30 cm leg wound. Authorities launch drone patrols, raise warning signs, and ramp… Read More ›

One Thai fisherman dead, 31 held in custody after Burmese Navy opens fire on encroaching fishing fleet

One Thai fisherman dead, 31 held in custody after Burmese Navy opens fire on encroaching fishing fleet

November 30, 2024

Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

One Thai fisherman dead, 31 detained after Burmese Navy fired on Thai fishing fleet near Ranong. PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Defence Minister Phumtham seek urgent… Read More ›

Vindictive, mercurial thief and murderer caged in Nong Bua Lamphu after brutal outrage stunned locals

Vindictive, mercurial thief and murderer caged in Nong Bua Lamphu after brutal outrage stunned locals

November 29, 2024

Crime, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Vindictive and mentally unstable thief Mr. Samart, 58, who murdered three people after a ฿10,000 theft from a disabled victim, surrenders to police in Nong… Read More ›

Samart on hunger strike in prison over arrest and subsequent denial of bail. Rejects police charges

Samart on hunger strike in prison over arrest and subsequent denial of bail. Rejects police charges

November 27, 2024

Crime, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Former Vice Minister Samart Jenchaijitwanit is on hunger strike after his arrest and bail denial over alleged money laundering tied to Icon Group. His lawyer… Read More ›

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