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In this photo circulated on social media, tourists pose with starfishes in the sea off Koh Racha in Phuket Province on June 22, 2023.

Chinese Tourists Face Charges for Taking Photos with Starfish

PHUKET — Marine protection officials on Friday filed a police complaint against Chinese tourists for taking photos with rare sea creatures in the sea off Koh Racha.

Police Arrest “Sexy Prairie” For Extorting Married Man

"I'd want to remind any butlers or men who wish to make friends with strangers. Keep in mind: See face, do not know heart,"...

An Exploding Fire Extinguisher That Killed a Student Has No Safety Valve

A fire extinguisher exploded during a school's annual fire drill Friday, killing one student and injuring 21 others at Rajavinit Mathayom School in Bangkok’s...

Thailand Extradites Four Human Trafficking Suspects to Malaysia for the First Time

Pol. Lt. Gen. Surachate Hakparn, Deputy National Police Chief, attends a press conference with non-governmental organizations at the Inquiry Official Association of Thailand on...

Street Food Vendors Are Targets of Extortion by Thai Officers

Thai police are not only suspected of taking a 140 million baht bribe from online gambling operators but have recently made a name for...

New Thai Police Scandal “How Deep Is Your Love, Pay to Show”

Thai police have again come under suspicion of taking bribes from illegal businesses. This time, the suspect is the provincial police commander. He was...

A Thai And A Cambodian Are Arrested For Smuggling Macaques

Macaques continue to be transported and sold to neighbouring nations to be used as a bizarre menu and in laboratory experiments while police continue...

Myanmar Army Bombs Drive More Kayah Civilians To Thailand

Fighting erupted between the Myanmar Army and Karen Kayah militants in Mae Chae town, Bolakae district, Kayah state, near Mae Hong Son. This has...

Woman Who Fled To Thailand After Hit-and-run Crash Killed Michigan Student Enters No-contest Plea

A Detroit-area woman accused of fleeing to Thailand after killing a Michigan State University student in a hit-and-run crash pleaded no contest Wednesday to...

Thai Cyber Police Arrest Koh Kong Boss’ Right-Hand Scammer

The Police Cyber Taskforce (PCT) announced the arrest of Surachai, also known as Arfu Saejang, 27, from Chiang Rai on June 14, 2023. He...

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