Crime

Bangkok murder probe as jealous schoolboy lover takes his girlfriend’s life with a taped pocket knife

Bangkok murder probe as jealous schoolboy lover takes his girlfriend’s life with a taped pocket knife

June 30, 2023

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Apartment block manager pleaded with the man not to jump in the minutes after he fatally stabbed his nineteen-year-old girlfriend in the chest, abdomen, face… Read More ›

Two deaths linked with cannabis use and violent incidents reported in recent days by Thai police

Two deaths linked with cannabis use and violent incidents reported in recent days by Thai police

June 28, 2023

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Evidence in both cases speaks to the perpetrators experiencing a hallucinatory state and not being able to take responsibility for their actions. In the first… Read More ›

Bullman nearly captured by Interpol in Paris at the end of May and then extradited back to Thailand

Bullman nearly captured by Interpol in Paris at the end of May and then extradited back to Thailand

June 26, 2023

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Bullman is now living in Oslo and will not be deported back to Thailand but is expected to be charged concerning the death of UK… Read More ›

Police accused of bribery file complaint with the AG’s Office based on new 2022 anti-torture law

Police accused of bribery file complaint with the AG’s Office based on new 2022 anti-torture law

June 24, 2023

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Legal case against 10 senior police officers accused of extorting benefits and bribes from the owners of an illegal website appears to be proceeding as… Read More ›

Officers warned of a thin line between crime and policing as the force confronts website extortion case

Officers warned of a thin line between crime and policing as the force confronts website extortion case

June 19, 2023

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The latest corruption scandal related to allegations made by the owners of a gambling website known as ‘Foxbet 168’ who say they already paid ฿85… Read More ›

Overstaying Belgian man shot himself in the head in Phuket on Tuesday, third suicide in 2 weeks

Overstaying Belgian man shot himself in the head in Phuket on Tuesday, third suicide in 2 weeks

June 17, 2023

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Belgian was facing arrest and deportation from Thailand after having stayed in the kingdom for over 9o days beyond the expiry of his visa. Police… Read More ›

Immigration Bureau Chief says he’s preparing for a possible return of Thaksin who faces arrest

Immigration Bureau Chief says he’s preparing for a possible return of Thaksin who faces arrest

June 15, 2023

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Ex PM Thaksin says he wishes to return to be with his seven grandchildren while describing his current exile in Dubai as akin to a… Read More ›

Biggest criminal case in Thai history to be finalised, on Friday, against suspected serial killer Am Cyanide

Biggest criminal case in Thai history to be finalised, on Friday, against suspected serial killer Am Cyanide

June 12, 2023

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It is thought the alleged female serial killer may be facing 80 or so criminal charges including additional counts of theft and forgery in addition… Read More ›

Hitman in attack on a Russian in Phuket arrested at the airport after making it easy for police

Hitman in attack on a Russian in Phuket arrested at the airport after making it easy for police

June 10, 2023

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A quick response by Thai police on Wednesday and a mistake by a Kazakh hitman who attempted to murder a Russian national leaving him in… Read More ›

Corrections boss dismisses guard for affair with inmate’s wife and extorting money from family

Corrections boss dismisses guard for affair with inmate’s wife and extorting money from family

June 8, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Thai government is working to try to improve prison conditions which are still highlighted by international rights bodies as inadequate due to overcrowding as well… Read More ›

Canadian extradited hitman suspect to stand trial in Bangkok for drug kingpin’s murder in Phuket

Canadian extradited hitman suspect to stand trial in Bangkok for drug kingpin’s murder in Phuket

June 6, 2023

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Dupre was arrested by Canadian police in Alberta on February 21st 2022 only 18 days after the Friday night murder in Phuket on February 4th… Read More ›

Chinese invasion claim by Chuwit saying there are now 3 million new arrivals in tourist hotspots

Chinese invasion claim by Chuwit saying there are now 3 million new arrivals in tourist hotspots

June 5, 2023

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On Monday, Chuwit clarified that not all the 3 million new Chinese residents arriving here to do business were either bad or grey actors. Many… Read More ›

Lawyers: Don’t deal with unhappy former owners in foreclosure sales after woman is gunned down

Lawyers: Don’t deal with unhappy former owners in foreclosure sales after woman is gunned down

June 3, 2023

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Police this week only convinced the irate elderly man to surrender by promising him access to key media programmes to vent his point of view… Read More ›

Brit’s killer safe in Oslo and will not be extradited to Thailand with local police taking on the case

Brit’s killer safe in Oslo and will not be extradited to Thailand with local police taking on the case

June 2, 2023

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A frail and ill Roger Bullman, after a nightmare of nearly four years on the run, is recovering in Oslo with his family while police… Read More ›

Suspected Canadian hired killer extradited back to Thailand to face trial for premeditated murder

Suspected Canadian hired killer extradited back to Thailand to face trial for premeditated murder

May 29, 2023

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There appear to be no assurances, at least publicly known at this point, concerning the death penalty with the judge in Alberta at the end… Read More ›

Police task force wants criminal charges to be pursued against a former senator for child abuse

Police task force wants criminal charges to be pursued against a former senator for child abuse

May 28, 2023

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Ex-Senator vigorously denies any wrongdoing claiming that he acted to protect the children in his care by keeping them from danger by disciplining them. He… Read More ›

Bullman, the Norwegian killer and fugitive from Thai justice lands in Oslo on a false name and passport 

Bullman, the Norwegian killer and fugitive from Thai justice lands in Oslo on a false name and passport 

May 28, 2023

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Killer is believed to have been lying low in a Southeast Asian country since he was last seen at the Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi. His… Read More ›

Killer of former bar girl in Pattaya claims he was attacked by the young woman with a glass shard

Killer of former bar girl in Pattaya claims he was attacked by the young woman with a glass shard

May 26, 2023

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The woman’s decomposing body was found on May 20th last at an apartment complex on Soi Buakhao in the heart of Pattaya when residents complained… Read More ›

Smartphone betrays gang who robbed Chinese tourists in early May as police nab them in Sa Kaeo

Smartphone betrays gang who robbed Chinese tourists in early May as police nab them in Sa Kaeo

May 24, 2023

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The Chonburi police chief was happy to close the case file. He told reporters that the gang had spent the ฿400,000 taken in the raid… Read More ›

Am Cyanide sues activist who raised alarm over alleged killing spree. Former lawyer summoned

Am Cyanide sues activist who raised alarm over alleged killing spree. Former lawyer summoned

May 24, 2023

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

The use of Thailand’s defamation laws which include both civil court and criminal court proceedings, by those accused of wrongdoing even when facing court arrest… Read More ›

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