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November 16, 2025

Indian National Arrested in Nong Khai for Overstaying After Losing $216,000 Gambling

NONG KHAI – Immigration police in Nong Khai have apprehended a 38-year-old Indian national accused of overstaying his visa and fraudulently obtaining hotel accommodations without payment. The arrest on November 13th followed multiple complaints from local hotel operators regarding the suspect’s suspicious behavior and unpaid bills. Kuwaiti National Arrested in Phuket for Drug Possession and […]

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Isan

November 15, 2025

Finnish Tourist Critically Injured in Fall from Udon Thani Hotel

UDON THANI – A 21-year-old Finnish national sustained critical injuries after falling from the fourth floor of a hotel in Udon Thani on Friday night. The incident occurred around 11:30 PM on Prajak Silpakorn Road, prompting a multi-unit emergency response that included police, rescue teams, and medical personnel. Chinese National Injured in Terrifying Fall from […]

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Isan

November 6, 2025

Udon Thani Man Vows to End Dog Meat Consumption After Raw Meat Incident Sparks Outrage

UDON THANI – A 49-year-old man in Udon Thani province has publicly pledged to cease eating dog meat after a delivery driver witnessed him consuming raw dog flesh, an incident that was captured on video and prompted a visit from local authorities. The man, identified as Sawai, a resident of Ban Non Daeng village, has […]

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Pak Chong Railway Station in Nakhon Ratchasima

Isan

November 2, 2025

Myanmar Brothers Sought in Fatal Stabbing Over 30-Baht Debt in Korat

PAK CHONG – A brutal stabbing over a minor debt has left one man dead and triggered a large-scale manhunt in Nakhon Ratchasima. Police are searching for two Myanmar brothers accused of fatally stabbing a Thai man following a drunken argument over a sum of 30 baht. The incident occurred on October 31, 2025, in […]

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Suwannakhuha District in Nong Bua Lamphu

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October 23, 2025October 23, 2025

E-Cigarette Explosion Claims Life of 47-Year-Old Man in Nong Bua Lamphu

NONG BUA LAMPHU – A 47-year-old man has died in a tragic incident in Northeast Thailand after his e-cigarette exploded while he was fishing. The event, which occurred on October 18 in Ban Kut Chim, Mueang district of Nong Bua Lamphu province, represents the nation’s first confirmed death directly linked to a vaping device. Guard […]

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Wild elephants walking across road in Thailand

Isan

October 22, 2025

Two Men Killed in Separate Wild Elephant Attacks in Northeast Thailand

Two fatal wild elephant attacks in the northeastern provinces of Khon Kaen and Loei have prompted an urgent response from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Suchart Chomklin, has extended his condolences to the victims’ families and directed the Department of National Parks, Wildlife […]

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Isan

October 13, 2025

Century-Old Stupa Collapses in Nakhon Phanom

NAKHON PHANOM – The 123-year-old Buddhist stupa known as Phra Tat Non Tan collapsed on Sunday, resulting in the complete loss of the historic structure. The Fine Arts Department announced on Monday that reconstruction, estimated to cost at least 20 million baht, will be necessary to recreate the landmark in its original likeness. Nakhon Phanom […]

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Royal Thai Police, Metropolitan Police Bureau, Toyota Hilux Revo prisoner transporter.

Isan

October 5, 2025

Senior Prison Officer Kills Ex-Wife, Her New Partner, and Himself in Korat Murder-Suicide

NAKHON RATCHASIMA – A senior corrections officer shot and killed his ex-wife and her new partner before taking his own life in a violent murder-suicide at a staff residence within Nakhon Ratchasima Central Prison on Saturday evening. The incident occurred around 7:50 PM, sending shockwaves through the local community. ‘Jealous’ Cop Kills Ex-Girlfriend Before Turning […]

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