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Miraculous Survival: Woman Wakes Up En Route To Her Own Funeral In Udon Thani

  A perplexing and miraculous incident took place in Udon Thani, where a 49-year-old woman, who was believed to be dead, suddenly regained consciousness just as her family was preparing for her funeral at a local temple. The family had thought she was waiting for her daughter, who was on her way from Bangkok. Weeraphon…

Shop Owner Duped By Counterfeit 1000 Baht Scammer

A cautionary tale has emerged from a local community involving a scammer using counterfeit money for purchases. The perpetrator paid with a fake one thousand baht banknote, receiving a genuine903 baht in change. On June 24, 2023, around 1pm, Police Lieutenant Colonel Chedchai Chaisaeng, an acting inquiry officer of Police Station Chai Wan, Udon Thani, was visited by local retailer Prapaphon or…

Railway Worker’s Death In Booth Causes Train Delay In Udon Thani

  In Udon Thani Province, a railway worker named Suthitham (last name withheld), aged 58, passed away unexpectedly in a railway crossing booth, resulting in a train delay. The incident occurred today around 7am when the train was unable to proceed because the crossing barrier remained raised for over an hour. Another employee had to…

Udon Thani Man Fatally Stabs Stepson Over Missing Fighting Cocks

  In Udon Thani, Thailand, a horrific crime occurred when a 56-year-old man named Sanguanchai Srisith allegedly stabbed his 33-year-old stepson to death out of anger over two fighting cocks that had gone missing from their family home. The victim, Nookraisak Saikhao, was discovered lifeless in a pool of blood on his bed by his…

Udon Thani Woman Abuses Son, Commits Suicide After Heavy Alcohol Consumption

  Yesterday, a tragic event took place in Nong Na Charoen Village, Udon Thani province. A 49-year-old woman consumed a large amount of alcohol, assaulted her 14-year-old son, and ultimately took her own life. The family conducted the funeral rites, but the local villagers believed that an immediate funeral should have been carried out. Today,…

Udon Thani Clothing Traders Fall Victim To 1.3 Million Baht Online Share Scheme Fraud

  Clothing traders in Udon Thani have reported a 38-year-old woman named ‘Som Priao’ for defrauding more than 30 individuals through an online investment scheme. She managed to escape with 1.3 million baht (US$37,700), leaving the victims facing financial difficulties. The traders are pleading with the police to assist in recovering their lost funds. One…

Mysterious Naga-Like Pattern Appears On Temple Candle, Reviving Dead Gecko

  A peculiar incident took place at the Poo Srisuttho Shrine in Udon Thani Province, where worshippers were confronted with unfamiliar markings on sacred candles, and an apparently lifeless gecko suddenly came back to life, leaving everyone amazed and astonished. On June 10, at around 11am, despite the drizzling rain, devotees continued to visit Wat…

Dogs Block Snake From Entering Udon Thani Home

A pack of four dogs in Udon Thani, a province in Thailand’s northeast, successfully surrounded and kept a large snake from entering their owner’s house. This event generated a lot of interest in the local lottery, as people started favoring the house number associated with the incident in hopes of good luck. On Tuesday at…

Udon Thani

Udon Thani is a city located in northeastern Thailand, known as the Isaan region. It serves as the capital of Udon Thani Province and is one of the largest cities in this part of the country. Udon Thani is situated approximately 560 kilometers northeast of Bangkok, making it a strategic transportation hub for the region….

Naked Buddhist Monk Stuns Udon Thani Residents As He Sheds Robes In Public

  A disturbing incident occurred in Udon Thani province, Thailand, when a 42-year-old Buddhist monk named Damrongsak startled residents by suddenly removing his robes and walking naked in the streets. Damrongsak, originally from Ban Pho Chon Temple in Phetchabun province, was found near a local community school, having discarded his clothes on May 21. According…