Under the tranquil skies of Thailand’s Buriram province, a devastating scene unfolded that shook the community to its core. A 15-year-old boy from the peaceful Isaan region committed an act that would forever change the course of his life. Long driven by the torment of persistent abuse, he reached a breaking point, leading to the unthinkable: he shot his own father. It was a somber evening on June 18th when officers from Lam Plai Mat Police Station responded to a distress call from the Ban Nong Hua Chang Phattana community. The boy, who had spent eight brutal years enduring physical abuse, had finally retaliated. At approximately 7:45 PM, neighbors heard the echo of gunshots from the family home. The target, 51-year-old Choksan, was critically injured and rushed to Buriram Hospital after a bullet from his own 9mm handgun pierced under his right armpit. The backstory to this dramatic and painful…

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In a scandal that could easily be mistaken for the plot of a gripping thriller, a senior police psychiatrist in Bangkok has found herself embroiled in a twisted drug racket that allegedly exploited the identities of the deceased for financial gain. Police Colonel Anchulee Theerawongpaisal, a dedicated psychiatrist at Police General Hospital, was dramatically apprehended last week after authorities unearthed a stash of the anti-anxiety medication, alprazolam, worth millions of baht hidden within her police quarters. The case unfolded like a detective story when Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stumbled upon peculiar prescriptions during a routine check, triggering alarm bells as they discovered drug orders supposedly written for patients who had long since departed this mortal coil. The initial traces of this nefarious operation revealed that the seasoned psychiatrist had allegedly procured a staggering 15 million baht worth of alprazolam over the past year. Photographs slipped into the narrative,…

In a dramatic turn of events in the bustling city of Bangkok, a spotlight now shines on a once-prominent political figure as he faces the legal music. Sira Jenjaka, who once held sway in Parliament as a vibrant member of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), finds himself on the opposite side of fortune’s favor. This former lawmaker is now making headlines for reasons far removed from legislative prowess, as he begins a journey behind bars. The dramatic descent began on a fateful May day back in 2021, when Sira, alongside a troop of companions, ventured uninvited into the premises of Mongkutwattana Hospital in Bangkok’s lively Laksi district. The scene was set for conflict as Sira engaged in a fiery confrontation with the hospital’s director, the esteemed Major General Dr. Rienthong Nanna. What started as a verbal spat quickly transformed into legal proceedings, with charges of trespassing and defamation hot on…

In the unexpectedly eventful tapestry of Nonthaburi’s serene life, a vibrant drama unfolded on June 18, unleashing chaos that blurred the lines between ordinary routines and high-stakes adrenaline. When a parked vehicle burst into flames in the silent tucked-away neighborhood of Bang Lane Soi 21, this innocuous incident quickly evolved into a furious blaze, sparking fear and attracting wide-eyed onlookers. The notorious fire, starting as an innocent car blaze, couldn’t contain its rage. It lashed out, engulfing a nearby electric motorcycle with fiery tongues that showed no mercy. The blaze soon cast its furious glow onto not just one, but four homes. These houses, huddled along the quiet lane, felt the intense heat as firefighters from all corners, including Bang Krang and Tha Phra municipalities, raced to quell the fiery storm. Despite their commendable haste, it took over 30 heart-thumping minutes for the firefighters to tame the wild flames with…

In a thrilling tale that could rival any crime novel, the quiet town of Bang Yai found itself once again at the center of a high-stakes drama. Just yesterday, June 18th, at the stroke of 3 PM, a cadre of determined officials led by Kiattisak Trongsiri, the vigilant Governor of Nonthaburi, alongside Police Major General Kittithane Thananantawisin, swooped down upon a notorious dragon-tiger gambling den, sending ripples through the community. This cloak-and-dagger operation unfolded within the confines of a seemingly innocuous warehouse, secreted away in Soi Kaew In, Mueang subdistrict. The venue, skillfully camouflaged with a formidable 3-meter-high corrugated iron fence, served as a clandestine hub for avid gamblers. These unassuming facilities, sprawled over one rai, harbored the intrigue of a world hidden in plain sight, only revealed through an anonymous tip-off that set the gears of justice in motion. Scaling the barrier of this playhouse for the audacious, the…

In the tropical heart of Southeast Asia, a serious problem has emerged, cloaked in shadows and whispered accusations. A slew of dubious Chinese-owned factories have stealthily set up shop in Thailand, leaving behind a trail of economic disruption and environmental chaos. Finally, the Thai government has decided enough is enough and has initiated a hardline crackdown against these clandestine “grey businesses” that have been operating under the radar for years. Led by Industry Minister Akanat Promphan, this campaign, fittingly dubbed “Sud Soi” or “all the way,” is targeting these unlawful foreign-owned business ventures. Promphan’s determination to rectify the years of lax law enforcement is palpable. “This isn’t a new policy. It’s what should have been the norm,” Akanat states, his resolve cutting through the haze of past negligence like a beacon of change. The crackdown casts a spotlight primarily on foreign investors, predominantly from China, who have allegedly exploited Thailand’s…

A police sergeant has been dismissed from duty following an incident involving reckless driving and brandishing a firearm on Rama IV Road in Bangkok. The officer is alleged to have exhibited behaviour that constitutes a severe breach of discipline. Around 2.30pm, Tuesday, June 17, Thong Lo police received a report from the radio centre about …

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RORY McILROY will hope to bounce back at the Travelers Championship as he bids for form ahead of next month’s Open.

The Holywood hotshot, 36, is teeing off today at Hartford, Connecticut.

But he has struggled since winning The Masters at Augusta in April.
His driver was banned at last month’s PGA Championship and he missed the Canadian Open cut.

It was also tough going at the US Open last week where he tied for 19th. But a three-under-par 67 on Sunday provided a glimmer of hope.

McIlroy heads back home for a break before the Scottish Open and then bids for another Open crown at Royal Portrush in Antrim, just an hour from where he was born.

He said: “I think the weeks after major championships in these events, sometimes when you are in contention and you are trying to win them, it can feel quite difficult to go play the next week.

“After a week like at Oakmont, where you’re not quite in the mix but feel you might find something in your game, it’s exciting to play again.

“This is the perfect sort of chaser and it’s nice to be on a course where you can make a few birdies.

“There’s a lot of guys in the field this week where this is their fourth tournament in a row.

“So they have been put through the wringer the last few weeks.

“This is a welcome set-up where they feel like they can relax a little bit and not have to grind so much for your score.”

McIlroy will tee off alongside American Keegan Bradley today.

But the Holywood hero will have to depose world No 1 Scottie Scheffler who is the current holder of the Travelers.

Scheffler has been paired with newly-crowned US Open champion JJ Spaun for the first round.

And Scheffler — who finished in a tie for seventh at Oakmont — said: “I didn’t have my best stuff last week.

“But I was still able to get a decent finish. I have felt good about my prep work so far this week. I’m excited to get the tournament started.”

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