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In the sultry heart of Phuket, long after the clock had struck midnight, chaos erupted on a quiet road near the bustling Chamcha Market. What started as a typical quarrel between two factions of youngsters turned into a scene reminiscent of an action film, marking the early hours of May 25th as unforgettable for this Thai town. Under the moonlit sky, Police Lieutenant Sumet Phetruenthong got the first crackle of the police radio at 12:35 a.m. Reports flooded in about vehicles weaving dangerously in pursuit, gunfire cracking the night, and oversized firecrackers exploding with indiscriminate vigor. It was the kind of pandemonium that demands both urgency and tact. By the time law enforcement arrived, several of the young rebels had taken refuge inside a market shop, seeking sanctuary from their assailants. However, this risky game of cat and mouse proceeded into the shop, with no regard for the safety of…

In a tale reminiscent of a thrilling mystery novel, the scenic Phanom Thuan district in Kanchanaburi province has found itself enveloped in an enigma following the untimely and unexplained death of the 28-year-old Phattaraphon Khongklan, endearingly known as Looktan. The mystery has unfolded with the dim shadows of suspicion and intrigue hanging heavily over this peaceful locale, as local authorities grapple to unravel the riddles surrounding this case. The story begins in a seemingly placid corner of Ban Don Samrong, where the oppressive quiet was shattered by grim news out of a tightly locked, single-storey concrete residence. At 12:30 PM on May 24, Police Lieutenant Naphum Sukprasert, a diligent Deputy Inspector at Phanom Thuan Provincial Police Station, heeded the peculiar reports of a noxious odor emanating from within. This tells a perfect beginning for what would unfold as a spine-tingling narrative. Upon entering the house, it was clear that something…

In a shocking tale of violence and desperation that unfolded on May 24 in the tranquil vistas of Trang Province, a young conscripted soldier, influenced by illicit substances, embarked on a chilling rampage that left his family and community reeling. The chaotic incident began when 23-year-old Thanaphat, laden with the burden of narcotics, attacked his unsuspecting nephew with a machete. This brutal act of aggression resulted in severe injuries to the young rubber tapper, Attaphon, who was swiftly transported to the Had Samran Chalerm Phrakiat 80th Anniversary Hospital before being transferred to Trang Central Hospital due to the gravity of his condition. Following the vicious attack, the scene took an even more dramatic turn. Like a scene from a suspense thriller, Thanaphat, driven by a mix of panic and paranoia, fled into the surrounding wilderness, hiding behind the cloak of dense foliage and humid air. Leaving the machete behind in…

In a surprising turn of events, two political heavyweights of Thailand’s tumultuous political landscape decided to bury their hatchets on a sunny Sunday at Thammasat University in Bangkok. Sondhi Limthongkul and Jatuporn Prompan, once staunch adversaries on opposite sides of the battle surrounding former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, demonstrated a newfound camaraderie by embracing on stage. This symbolic gesture, captured vibrantly on the social media page of Sondhi Talk, heralded not just a personal truce but also an alliance against an unexpected common target – the father of Thailand’s current prime minister. The history between these two is bound up with the contentious legacy of Thaksin Shinawatra. Sondhi, once leading the charge against Thaksin through his ASTV satellite television channel, fronted the yellow-shirt People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) movement. Under his guidance, thousands thronged the streets of Bangkok in mid-2006 with cries for Thaksin’s ouster, which was realized when an…

In a surprising twist of political theater, two former foes, Sondhi Limthongkul and Jatuporn Prompan, have set aside their differences to jointly challenge a political legacy inextricably tied to Thaksin Shinawatra. The unlikeliest of alliances was on full display at Thammasat University in Bangkok, as the former titans of protest stood shoulder to shoulder, symbolizing a new chapter in Thai politics, much to the astonishment of their followers. Their history speaks volumes. Back in the mid-2000s, Sondhi Limthongkul, armed with the might of his ASTV satellite television and a fervent zeal for reform, led the charge against Thaksin Shinawatra’s government. His leadership of the yellow-shirted People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) became a beacon for tens of thousands rallying for change. The crescendo of their efforts culminated in the political upheaval on September 19, 2006, when General Sonthi Boonyaratglin’s coup ousted Thaksin from power. On the opposite spectrum was Jatuporn Prompan,…

In an electrifying twist that shakes the heart of Phanat Nikhom district in Thailand’s Chon Buri province, authorities have uncovered a covert expanse of electronic refuse, mingled with the labor of undocumented migrant hands. Imagine a scene lit not by neon lights or grand fireworks, but by the silent awakening of justice, cutting through the shroud of illegality! When 1,600 tonnes of clandestinely imported e-waste met with the meticulous coordination of law enforcement, the clinks and clatters of scrapped metal suddenly ceased, replaced by the sirens of accountability. The operation on this invigorated Sunday bore the blueprint of a meticulous thriller, featuring Pol Col Winyu Jamsai, the astute superintendent of Subdivision 2 of the venerable Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Division (NED). With the subtle grace of a strategist, he wove the collective might of the Chon Buri immigration officers, the Department of Industrial Works, and the provincial industry office,…