French National Shot After Allegedly Charging Bangkok Officers

French National Shot After Allegedly Charging Bangkok Officers With Knife

A 34-year-old French man was shot by police after allegedly threatening the public and charging officers with a knife in Bangkok’s Suan Luang district. Two Taser shots failed to stop him before officers opened fire. One officer was injured, and the suspect remains in hospital before facing legal action.

Five Foreign Nationals Detained During Sukhumvit Street Prostitution Operation

Bangkok police arrested five foreign nationals during a prostitution crackdown on Sukhumvit Soi 4. The suspects, from Vietnam, the Philippines and Tanzania, allegedly solicited tourists on the street. They face fines, visa cancellation, deportation and possible blacklisting.

Investigation Launched After Dugong’s Tusks Removed in Krabi

Officials are investigating after a dead dugong was found on a Krabi beach with both tusks removed. Authorities believe they were cut off with a sharp object, and a necropsy is underway. Anyone convicted could face up to 15 years in prison and a 1.5 million baht fine.

Police Uncover Secret Casino and Drug Rooms Inside Nonthaburi Hotel

Police raided a Nonthaburi hotel allegedly operating as a secret casino, drug venue and sex-service hub for Chinese customers. Officers seized gambling equipment, narcotics and cash, while arresting one Chinese suspect and three Myanmar nationals. Investigators are searching for those behind the operation.

Italian Students Apologise and Settle Bangkok BTS Confrontation

Five Italian students apologised to a Thai woman after a viral BTS train confrontation. Both sides settled the dispute at Samre Police Station, with the students deleting related posts and paying fines of 1,000–2,000 baht. The woman accepted the apology.

Historic Southern Temple Added to UNESCO World Heritage List

UNESCO has added Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat to its World Heritage List, making it southern Thailand’s first cultural World Heritage Site. The recognition follows more than a decade of work and celebrates the temple’s cultural and historical significance.