Alleged local gambling king “Long Joo” arrested in Rayong following major seizure of hundreds...
Rayong -
Somchai "Long Joo" Jutikitdecha, dubbed by some in Thai media as 'the gambling king of the East', was arrested at his house in the Mueang district of Rayong province today, February 11th, following...
Wildlife Conservation Department considering “birth control” for rapidly growing wild elephant population in Chonburi...
Eastern Thailand -
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation is planning to conduct wild elephant contraception in five provinces in the eastern region, including Chonburi, after the fertility rate has increased to...
Update: Thai Parliament Committee Probes Disturbing Teenage Murder Case in Sa Kaeo
National—
At 9:00 AM, on January 18th, 2024, Mr. Chaichana Dejdecho, the chairman of the Parliament’s Committee on Police Affairs, told Thai national media regarding the case of a teenage group murdering a mentally ill...
Thailand Signs MOU for Full-Service Electric Charging Station Project in Eastern Economic Corridor
National—
On April 3rd, 2024, Thai national media reported a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signing ceremony regarding a full-service electric charging station project in the Eastern Economic Corridor between the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand...
11 Illegal Immigrants Captured in Sa Kaeo after Driver Escapes Police Pursuit
Sa Kaeo—
At 10:00 AM, on December 9th, 2023, Sa Kaeo police captured 11 illegal immigrants hiding inside a pickup truck in Khlong Hat, Sa Kaeo. It was reported that the Thai driver escaped.
Sa Kaeo...
Thai Authorities Give Update On Sexual Assault Case Involving German Backpacker in Koh Chang
PRESS RELEASE:
Thai authorities have acted decisively in response to a sexual assault case involving a 24-year-old German backpacker in Koh Chang, Trat province, to protect the country's tourism reputation and reassure travelers. The incident,...
Human-Caused Fires Ravage Thai-Cambodia Border: Trat Authorities Take Action
Trat—
At 11:30 AM on February 11th, 2024, Trat local media reported an illegally human-caused fire situation along the Banthat Mountain Range, Thai-Cambodia border, in the Chum Rak area, Mueang, Trat.
It was reported that there...
Two British hotel executives in Trat allegedly wanted by Thai police after fire reportedly broke...
Trat -
Two British hotel executives and a Thai company director were allegedly wanted by Thai police after a fire reportedly broke out at their hotel in Koh Kut (Kood), Trat province, causing...
Youth Drowns During Traditional Long Boat Racing Event in Phetchabun
Phetchabun—
At 4:00 PM, on October 30th, 2023, the Phetchabun local media reported that an oarsman drowned to death during the traditional long boat racing event at Thung Thong Chai Temple, Lom Kao, Phetchabun.
Mr. Chamrat...
Mysterious Death of Chinese Man in Rayong Under Investigation
Rayong, Thailand-
The mysterious death of a young Chinese man in Rayong is under investigation by Thai police.
The victim, identified by Thai police only as Mr. Tang, 36, was found dead in a Rayong...
