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Foreign cannabis thieves: Thai shop owner offers reward for information

A cannabis shop owner is offering a 2,000-baht reward for information about two foreign men who stole cannabis from a shop in the southern province of Krabi on Friday, January 17. The theft occurred at the Smok XXX shop in the Pu Dam Market, Krabi, at approximately 10pm. The two foreign thieves were captured on …
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Charred body found in Krabi palm plantation after gunshots heard

Krabi is reeling from a chilling discovery after a man’s charred body was found in a burnt-out vehicle amid an abandoned palm plantation. This grisly find came hot on the heels of locals in the area reporting gunshots echoing through the night in the Ao Luek district. Early yesterday, October 6, police were called to …
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Krabi mother scammed twice while trying to bail out son

A mother from Krabi has been left devastated after being scammed twice while trying to secure bail for her son, costing her 100,000 baht and leaving her in debt. Her son remains in prison and she is pleading for help. Lawyer Vichupan Chitpakdi, accompanied by 45 year old Boonta, approached reporters at 5pm yesterday, September 19, …
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Former school director shot dead over land dispute in Krabi

A former school director was fatally shot in a palm oil plantation, allegedly by a man angry over a land sale. Police in Krabi’s Khlong Thom district received a report of the incident yesterday. Police discovered the body of 61 year old Atchara in a palm plantation in Moo 8, Pru Din Na subdistrict, Khlong …
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Krabi loan shark arrested for violent tactics and high-interest rates

Police arrested a notorious loan shark in Krabi for charging exorbitant interest rates of 35% to 135% per year and assaulting debtors who failed to repay on time. Yesterday, August 7, officers from the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) and the Ao Luek Police Station executed a court-issued warrant to apprehend the suspect, Parinyada, also …
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26 drug addicts escape Krabi rehab, 11 recaptured by police

Royal Thai Police (RTP) reported yesterday that 26 recovering drug addicts escaped from a rehabilitation foundation in Mueang, Krabi. The group allegedly stole a long-tail boat to make their way to Mueang Krabi, with some escapees later seen walking along Hemthanon Road. After nearly an hour, police managed to capture 11 of the escapees. The …
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Krabi smoothie shop owner accused of investment fraud

Approximately 10 victims have reported a local smoothie shop owner in Krabi for investment fraud involving over 3 million baht. The suspect, using her acquaintance with a well-known lawyer as leverage, challenged the victims to take legal action against her. Police are now gathering evidence to pursue the suspect legally. A group of around 10 …
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Tides of tranquility disrupted: Yaba drug bust rocks Phi Phi, Krabi

The peaceful waters of Phi Phi Island and Haad Nopparat Thara Beach in Krabi, renowned tourist spots in Thailand, were disrupted by an unforeseen drug bust. The authorities apprehended two tour speedboat captains upon uncovering methamphetamine tablets, locally referred to as Yaba, concealed aboard their vessels. The first arrest transpired off the coast of Phi …
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Mental illness suspected after Thai man kills uncle before suicide

Police suspect a mental illness as the motive behind a Thai man’s killing of his uncle at their home in the southern province of Krabi. The incident occurred yesterday after the uncle complained about loud goat noises. The victim, identified as 65 year old Sunthorn Treekun, was murdered and the incident was reported to Lam …
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Thieves nab materials worth 2 million baht from Krabi pool villa, remain at large months later

Culprits behind the alleged theft of materials worth over 2 million baht from a pool villa in Krabi remain at large months after the event. The owner reported the incident to the police five months ago, but the suspects still haven’t been caught. Khwansurat Beger, a 32 year old woman originally from Surat Thani, invested …
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