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Cambodian couple confesses to Bangkok crime spree Photo via Facebook/ The Bangkok Times เดอะบางกอกไทม์ Police arrested a Cambodian couple for more than 100 pickpocketing offences in different areas of Bangkok. The Khmer couple confessed to their crimes and revealed that they had learned their dishonest skills from Vietnamese thieves in Thailand. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307832-cambodian-couple-confesses-to-bangkok-crime-spree/

Police arrested a Cambodian couple for more than 100 pickpocketing offences in different areas of Bangkok. The Khmer couple confessed to their crimes and revealed that they had learned their dishonest skills from Vietnamese thieves in Thailand. Pickpocketing complaints from both Thais and foreigners in various business districts of Bangkok, such as Sukhumvit, Nan, Silom, and Sathon, started pouring into the police. Victims reported thefts of both property and money. The most recent victim filed a complaint at Tung Mahamek Police Station on September 20, providing crucial information about the culprits. This information proved pivotal in the successful identification of the criminals. As outlined in the police report, the pickpocketing gang comprised four Cambodian members who resided in rented rooms in Samut Prakan province, near Bangkok. They would typically convene at the Imperial Samrong shopping mall or the Bang Na intersection to strategize and then execute their thefts individually in different areas. Operating in pairs, each member had a specific role to fulfil in the pickpocketing scheme. One member acted as a lookout, meticulously ensuring the absence of law enforcement or vigilant witnesses before discreetly signalling to their partner to pilfer the victims’ belongings. After obtaining the money, they would separately depart the scene using public transport. Police managed to locate and apprehend two members of the gang, identified as 43 year old Boon and 31 year old Chan. This couple consistently carried out their thefts as a team. Officers arrested them outside the Imperial Samrong shopping mall and subsequently conducted a search of their room. By Petch Petpailin Caption: Photo via Facebook/ The Bangkok Times เดอะบางกอกไทม์ Full story: The Thaiger 2023-09-28 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Thief leaves school in a grainy situation in northern Thailand Picture courtesy of KhaoSod A brazen thief in Nakhon Ratchasima left a local school in a predicament after stealing sacks of paddy rice intended for student lunches. The theft occurred at Baan Nong Wa En School in Bua Yai district, where the culprit broke into the school’s rice storage, making off nearly half of the stockpiled rice. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307831-thief-leaves-school-in-a-grainy-situation-in-northern-thailand/

A brazen thief in Nakhon Ratchasima left a local school in a predicament after stealing sacks of paddy rice intended for student lunches. The theft occurred at Baan Nong Wa En School in Bua Yai district, where the culprit broke into the school’s rice storage, making off nearly half of the stockpiled rice. The incident was discovered by Wanmanee Thongprom, an assistant janitor at Baan Nong Waen School. He revealed that the stolen rice was meant to be milled for school lunch for the students. Upon opening the storage, he was shocked to find nearly half of the hundred sacks of stored rice missing. A swift inspection of the area revealed the traces of an unknown number of perpetrators. They had used a cutter to remove the zinc ceiling of the storage and snuck away with the rice. Footprints were left behind as the thief climbed over the school wall to make their escape, leaving a trail of scattered rice from a likely torn sack, reported KhaoSod. The stolen rice was part of a school lunch initiative for the students, contributed by the parents as a food fund complemented by government-provided meal support. The theft of numerous sacks of rice has thus posed a significant challenge to this endeavour. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Picture courtesy of KhaoSod Full story: The Thaiger 2023-09-28 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Salesman hospitalised after pickup truck collides with parked trailer Picture courtesy of KhaoSod A major traffic collision left a salesman hospitalised and rocked the Mae Sot District community in the early morning hours of this morning on Chalerm Thep Road, Tak Province, northern Thailand. The unfortunate incident at 6am involved a pickup truck, under the control of a 29 year old salesman, which collided with the rear of a parked trailer. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307830-salesman-hospitalised-after-pickup-truck-collides-with-parked-trailer/

A major traffic collision left a salesman hospitalised and rocked the Mae Sot District community in the early morning hours of this morning on Chalerm Thep Road, Tak Province, northern Thailand. The unfortunate incident at 6am involved a pickup truck, under the control of a 29 year old salesman, which collided with the rear of a parked trailer. The impact led to severe injuries for the driver, who remained trapped within the wreckage for over ten minutes before emergency responders successfully extricated him. Subsequently, he was swiftly transported to Mae Sot Hospital. The crash site was located near Mae Sot’s bustling livestock market, situated at the intersection of multiple roads. An abandoned trailer, bearing the number plate 70-5552 Kamphaeng Phet, was discovered on the roadside. Nearby, a severely damaged white Toyota pickup truck, identified by licence plate 8 กว-5423 Bangkok, was found, clearly having collided with the rear of the trailer. Upon examination, Thanwa was found stuck to the steering wheel of his vehicle, semi-conscious and with symptoms of a serious head injury. The Mae Sot municipal fire brigade had to use a cutting torch to free him from the wreckage. Once extricated, he was given immediate first aid and rushed to Mae Sot Hospital’s Emergency Room for urgent medical attention, reported KhaoSod. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Picture courtesy of KhaoSod Full story: The Thaiger 2023-09-28 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Phuket’s most popular island trips reopening in October There’s a sniff of high season in the air with the reopening of some of the most popular islands and island tours over the next few weeks. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307829-phuket’s-most-popular-island-trips-reopening-in-october/

There’s a sniff of high season in the air with the reopening of some of the most popular islands and island tours over the next few weeks. Each year several of the most popular island trips are closed down due to the poor weather and rough seas, as well as a commitment from marine national park officials to give some of the most popular locations a rest from tourists once a year. Maya Bay, for example, is closed down each year during August and September. The tourist magnet on Koh Phi Phi Leh was closed for nearly three years, including during the Covid pandemic for a much needed rest from the tourists. So the annual 2 month break is now an important part of the attraction’s eco-maintenance moving forward. By Peter Roche Full story: Phuket GO 2023-09-28 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Two Drivers Die and Two Passengers Seriously Injured in Pattaya Tour Bus Accident PHOTO: เรารักพัทยา Two drivers were killed and two passengers seriously injured when a tour bus ran off Highway 331 and crashed into a street barrier near Pattaya on Thursday morning, September 28th. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307828-two-drivers-die-and-two-passengers-seriously-injured-in-pattaya-tour-bus-accident/

Two drivers were killed and two passengers seriously injured when a tour bus ran off Highway 331 and crashed into a street barrier near Pattaya on Thursday morning, September 28th. The accident occurred at 10:16 AM near kilometer marker 10+400 inbound to Sattahip district within Huay Yai sub-district, Banglamung district, Chonburi province. The bus operated by Chan Tour Company was transporting an unclear number of passengers when it suddenly veered off the highway and plowed into a concrete barrier by the roadside, witnesses said. By Tanakorn Panyadee Caption: PHOTO: เรารักพัทยา Full story: The Pattaya News 2023-09-28 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Twisted tale of chubby-chasing motorcycle thief ends in jail suicide Photo via Facebook group/ มหาชนคนทุ่งมหาเจริญ The chubby-chasing motorcycle thief, who used a dating app to target victims and steal their motorcycles, reportedly committed suicide while in custody at Sam Kork Police Station in the central province of Pathum Thani. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307826-twisted-tale-of-chubby-chasing-motorcycle-thief-ends-in-jail-suicide/

The chubby-chasing motorcycle thief, who used a dating app to target victims and steal their motorcycles, reportedly committed suicide while in custody at Sam Kork Police Station in the central province of Pathum Thani. The deceased prisoner, Pacharapon, was arrested in Ayutthaya province on Monday, September 25 before officers transferred him to Sam Kork Police Station in Pathum Thani, where the 29 year old committed the crime. Pacharapon was charged with theft. He used the dating app Omi to approach chubby girls and lure them to meet him in person to steal their motorbikes. Pacharapon admitted to his actions, claiming that he had to commit thefts to make a living because he could not get a job because of his criminal record. Pacharapon was temporarily detained at Sam Kork Police Station while he awaited the legal process to be transferred to prison. By Petch Petpailin Caption: Photo via Facebook group/ มหาชนคนทุ่งมหาเจริญ Full story: The Thaiger 2023-09-28 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Prachin Buri villages soaked as forest stream’s overflow leads to distress Picture courtesy of KhaoSod Rapid rainfall across Prachin Buri province in central Thailand caused a forest stream from Thap Lan National Park to overflow into Khlong Lam Phaya Than, resulting in the flooding of five villages. It has been reported that residents are greatly distressed by the event, and schools have been ordered to close for one day. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307825-prachin-buri-villages-soaked-as-forest-stream’s-overflow-leads-to-distress/

Rapid rainfall across Prachin Buri province in central Thailand caused a forest stream from Thap Lan National Park to overflow into Khlong Lam Phaya Than, resulting in the flooding of five villages. It has been reported that residents are greatly distressed by the event, and schools have been ordered to close for one day. The stream, originating between Wang Nam Khiao district in Nakhon Ratchasima and Buphram subdistrict in Prachin Buri, couldn’t drain fast enough, causing water from the stream to flood the lower-lying areas along Suwinthawong Road. The water level increased, affecting house number 530 in Moo 10, Buphram subdistrict, causing the residents to move their belongings to higher ground and relocate their bedridden patients. The Subdistrict Administrative Organisation issued a warning to local leaders and village heads to alert their communities to the risk of flash floods in the low-lying areas along Khlong Lam Phaya Than, reported KhaoSod. A 59 year old resident of Buri, Khaow, reported that the water started overflowing and flooding from midnight following heavy rainfall. She stayed vigilant until around 3am when the water level rose and flooded her house, forcing her to quickly pack her belongings and move her bedridden patients to a safer location. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Picture courtesy of KhaoSod Full story: The Thaiger 2023-09-28 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Call centre gang member involved in triple murder case arrested Picture courtesy of KhaoSod A female member of a call centre gang, involved in a triple murder case in Samut Prakan, was detained by Sa Kaeo immigration officers today. The suspect had been covertly working online in Poipet, Cambodia before returning to Thailand via the permanent border crossing at Ban Khlong Luek, Aranyaprathet District, Sa Kaeo Province. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307824-call-centre-gang-member-involved-in-triple-murder-case-arrested/

A female member of a call centre gang, involved in a triple murder case in Samut Prakan, was detained by Sa Kaeo immigration officers today. The suspect had been covertly working online in Poipet, Cambodia before returning to Thailand via the permanent border crossing at Ban Khlong Luek, Aranyaprathet District, Sa Kaeo Province. Following a tip-off, Police Colonel Rung Thongmon, Sa Kaeo Immigration Office Chief, worked alongside Pol. Col. Pathanachai Phamornphibul, Khlong Luek Police Station Chief and Pol. Capt. Jiraphat Kaewsiri, Sa Kaeo Tourist Police Inspector, as well as the 1302 Border Patrol Police unit to monitor the passenger terminal at the Aranyaprathet immigration checkpoint, reported KhaoSod. The arrest of 22 year old Jirapinya, was in line with the arrest warrant issued by the Samut Prakan court for call centre gang crimes, including conspiring to defraud the public, collectively importing into the computer system any distorted or forged data, whether wholly or partly, or false computer data, in a manner that is likely to cause damage to the public, and participating in an international criminal organization. Jirapinya was apprehended while walking from Poipet to the inbound passenger building of the Aranyaprathet checkpoint in Sa Kaeo Province. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Picture courtesy of KhaoSod Full story: The Thaiger 2023-09-28 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Ayutthaya homeowner’s pet swallowed by python Picture courtesy of KhaoSod A large python was found in a house in Ayutthaya province after it fell through the ceiling. The snake had consumed a rare breed of cat, known as a Khao Manee, before being captured by rescue workers and returned to the wild. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307823-ayutthaya-homeowner’s-pet-swallowed-by-python/

A large python was found in a house in Ayutthaya province after it fell through the ceiling. The snake had consumed a rare breed of cat, known as a Khao Manee, before being captured by rescue workers and returned to the wild. The house owner, 33 year old Chonisara Rujinath, was shocked to discover the snake in her home, particularly as it had eaten one of her beloved pets. The python was discovered in Chonisara’s single-storey wooden house, situated near the Pho Canal, in the Bang Pa-In district. She was resting when she heard a loud noise, initially thinking it was a ceiling fan falling. Upon inspection, she found a hole in the ceiling and was certain that a snake was the culprit. She quickly moved her nephew, who was sleeping in the room, to a safe place and started searching for her cats. She found six of them but noticed that her Khao Manee cat – a unique breed with blue eyes and an all-white body – was missing, reported KhaoSod. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Picture courtesy of KhaoSod Full story: The Thaiger 2023-09-28 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Four Suspects Arrested in Drug Crackdown in Nakhon Pathom NAKHON PATHOM, Sept 28 (TNA) — Deputy national police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukwimol on Wednesday night led an operation to raid a townhouse in Nakhon Pathom provinice and arrested four suspects with a largest amount of narcotics ever recorded in a single operation in Thailand. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307822-four-suspects-arrested-in-drug-crackdown-in-nakhon-pathom/

NAKHON PATHOM, Sept 28 (TNA) — Deputy national police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukwimol on Wednesday night led an operation to raid a townhouse in Nakhon Pathom provinice and arrested four suspects with a largest amount of narcotics ever recorded in a single operation in Thailand. Pol Gen Torsak said that police conducted a raid at house in Nakhon Pathom provincial seat as part of their drug suppression mission. Four suspects, two males and two females, residing in the two-story townhouse were arrested. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1245912 Full story: Thai News Agency 2023-09-28 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Flooding closes Thap Lan tunnel in Prachin Buri The Tap Lan tunnel, linking Khao Yai and Thap Lan national parks in Prachin Buri province, has been closed temporarily due to heavy flooding, resulting from heavy rainfall since yesterday (Wednesday). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307820-flooding-closes-thap-lan-tunnel-in-prachin-buri/

The Tap Lan tunnel, linking Khao Yai and Thap Lan national parks in Prachin Buri province, has been closed temporarily due to heavy flooding, resulting from heavy rainfall since yesterday (Wednesday). Highway officials explained today that the closure of the 250-metre long tunnel is necessary for the safety of motorists, because the road in the tunnel is under about 50cm of water due to the overflow of the Phaya Tarn canal. Emergency services were sent to two villages in Bupram sub-district late last night to rescue numerous villagers who became stranded in their houses as water swept into their villages. Full story: Thai PBS 2023-09-28 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Thailand’s DES ministry launches Anti Online Scam Centre amid rising fraud Picture courtesy of adslthailand Amidst growing concerns over online fraud, the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES), in unison with the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) police and other associated agencies, is launching an Anti Online Scam Operation Centre (AOC). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307819-thailand’s-des-ministry-launches-anti-online-scam-centre-amid-rising-fraud/

Amidst growing concerns over online fraud, the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES), in unison with the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) police and other associated agencies, is launching an Anti Online Scam Operation Centre (AOC). The AOC, which begins its operations on November 1, is set to function as a war room, implementing technology to provide intelligent assistance, collecting and analysing relevant data pertaining to online scams. The DES Minister, Prasert Jantararuangthong, emphasised the AOC as a proactive step towards addressing the challenges faced by the public in the realm of online fraud. The intent is to immediately freeze any financial accounts implicated in fraudulent activities within an hour of a victim’s notification. By Alex Morgan Caption: Picture courtesy of adslthailand Full story: The Thaiger 2023-09-28 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

A new era declared in Thai-Cambodian relationship Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to open a new era in their relationship, to move both countries in a similar direction, said Thai government spokesman Chai Wacharonke. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307818-a-new-era-declared-in-thai-cambodian-relationship/