Malaysian Visitors Hurt in Narathiwat Roadside Bombing

In the news today, the Australian suspected of killing a teenage Thai girl has officially been charged with murder, in another shocking case a mother has been imprisoned for trafficking her own 12-year-old daughter in Japan, also, as Thailand continues to crackdown on nominee companies, there have been surprisingly few prosecutions, then in police news we have a couple of cases of alleged corruption on the part of law enforcement, and a little later there have been a spat of temple heists recently in which the money stolen has been used for... let's just say the pursuit of earthly desires.

Australian Man Charged Over Teenager’s Suitcase Death in Pattaya

Australian national Simon Peter Carman has been charged with murdering 17-year-old Tunchanok Donhomla after her body was found inside a suitcase near railway tracks in Pattaya.

Police say CCTV shows the pair entering his condominium before Carman was later seen wheeling the suitcase away, though he claims he acted in self-defence after being attacked with a knife.

He was arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport while attempting to leave Thailand and now faces multiple charges, including murder and concealing a body.

Thailand’s Nominee Company Crackdown Produces Few Prosecutions

Thai authorities have identified nearly 47,000 companies suspected of using illegal nominee shareholders, but legal action has begun against fewer than 2% of them.

Investigators say these cases require extensive financial tracing and court evidence that could take decades to complete.

Instead, officials appear to be focusing on high-profile cases to encourage broader compliance.

Mother Imprisoned for Trafficking 12-Year-Old Daughter in Japan

A Thai woman has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for forcing her 12-year-old daughter into sex work at a massage shop in Tokyo.

The child reportedly served more than 60 customers over 33 days before seeking help from Japanese police.

The mother was later arrested in Taiwan and received a reduced sentence after pleading guilty.

Malaysian Visitors Hurt in Narathiwat Roadside Bombing

Two Malaysian tourists were injured after a roadside bomb exploded beside their vehicle in Narathiwat province.

Police believe the intended target was a Volunteer Defence Corps vehicle that had passed moments before the explosion.

Investigators suspect the attack is linked to the long-running insurgency in Thailand's Deep South.

Loei Police Officer Accused of Assisting Major Drug Network

A police lieutenant colonel has been arrested for allegedly leaking confidential police information to a major drug trafficking network.

The investigation stemmed from a massive ketamine seizure and led authorities to uncover evidence that he helped suspects evade arrest.

Officers also seized assets worth over 2 million baht and found methamphetamine tablets in his office.

Bangkok Officer Questioned After Pushing Motorcyclist From Footpath

A Bangkok traffic officer is under scrutiny after a video showed him pushing a moving motorcycle during an attempted arrest on a footpath.

The rider and passenger fell to the ground, sparking debate online over whether the officer used excessive force or was preventing an escape.

Police have not yet commented on the incident or announced whether an internal investigation will take place.

Teen Spends Temple Donation Money Before Returning for More

An 18-year-old was arrested after allegedly stealing 5,800 baht from a donation box at Wat Suthat Thepwararam.

Police identified him through CCTV and arrested him when he returned to the temple the following day, where he intended to steal again.

He admitted spending most of the money on sex workers, fried chicken and expensive meals.

Wat Pho Thief Claims Buddha Approved Candlestick Theft

Police arrested a man at Wat Pho after finding stolen brass candlesticks hidden in his bag.

He claimed a Buddha statue smiled at him, which he interpreted as permission to take the items, and said he planned to donate them to another temple.

Authorities rejected his explanation, believing he intended to sell the candlesticks, and charged him with theft.