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Fitness Trainer in Critical Condition After Jump from Building Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A 35-year-old fitness trainer is in critical condition after falling from a three-storey commercial building in Bangkok late night. Police are investigating the circumstances of the incident, which remains unclear. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370981-fitness-trainer-in-critical-condition-after-jump-from-building/

Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A 35-year-old fitness trainer is in critical condition after falling from a three-storey commercial building in Bangkok late night. Police are investigating the circumstances of the incident, which remains unclear. The incident occurred at around 22.30 on 25 August in Soi Suksawat 62, Bang Mod, Thung Khru district. Officers from Rat Burana police station, along with volunteers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation, responded to the emergency call. The victim, identified as Mr Atthawut, was found lying on the ground in a serious condition. He had sustained multiple injuries including head trauma, a broken left arm and leg, bleeding from the mouth and several lacerations. Rescue workers provided immediate first aid before rushing him to Bangpakok 1 Hospital. According to his wife, Ms Tai, the trainer had often spoken about wanting to jump from a building after drinking alcohol. “This time he actually did it, even though I tried to stop him,” she told police. His father, Mr Asda, said his son had phoned him shortly before the incident. He had then gone upstairs with his wife, before relatives heard shouting and a cry that he had jumped. Police at the scene confirmed the fall was from a height of about 12 metres. While initial accounts suggest a possible attempted suicide, investigators have said the cause has not yet been determined. They will wait to question the victim once his condition improves. Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-08-26

Three Indian Chefs Arrested for Cooking on Yacht in Phuket Picture courtesy of Matichon. Phuket marine police have arrested three Indian nationals for operating an unlicensed kitchen on a yacht at Chalong Pier, Phuket. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370977-three-indian-chefs-arrested-for-cooking-on-yacht-in-phuket/

Picture courtesy of Matichon. Phuket marine police have arrested three Indian nationals for operating an unlicensed kitchen on a yacht at Chalong Pier, Phuket. The arrests were carried out under the supervision of Police Major General Setthasiri Nippaya, with Police Colonel Thanawat Hinyokhin, Police Lieutenant Colonel Wisanu Jinawong, and Sub-Lieutenant Kongkhlang Thammethaporn leading the operation. The suspects, Mr Kumar, 29, Mr Honey, 34 and Mr Armanjot, 20, were charged with working without valid work permits. Authorities discovered the men preparing Indian cuisine on board during a crackdown on illegal activities at the pier. All three admitted that they had been hired by another Indian national, Mr Rikhi, to cook on the yacht, receiving 700 baht each for their work. They were taken to Chalong Police Station for further legal proceedings. The incident highlights ongoing enforcement efforts against unauthorised employment and unregulated business operations in Phuket’s maritime areas. Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-08-26

Court Jails Senior Police Officer Over Parachute Training Deaths Picture courtesy of Khaosod. The Appeal Court has upheld prison sentences for six police officers over the deaths of two cadets during a parachute training exercise, handing a senior police colonel six years in prison without suspension and sentencing others to more than three years. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370976-court-jails-senior-police-officer-over-parachute-training-deaths/

Picture courtesy of Khaosod. The Appeal Court has upheld prison sentences for six police officers over the deaths of two cadets during a parachute training exercise, handing a senior police colonel six years in prison without suspension and sentencing others to more than three years. The case stems from a 2014 training accident at the Royal Police Cadet Academy’s parachute course in Phetchaburi province, where two police cadets, Chayakorn Phutthachaiyong, known as “YoYo”, and Natthawut Tirasuwan, known as “Few”, died after their parachutes failed to deploy. Originally, the Samut Songkhram Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases sentenced defendants identified only as No. 2 to 9 to four years’ imprisonment each for negligence causing death, but acquitted them of malfeasance under Section 157 of the Penal Code. All appealed, though two defendants, 5 & 7, died during the appeals process. At 09.00 on 25 August, the Appeal Court delivered its ruling: • Pol Col Anothai Satsanga (Defendant 6) was sentenced to six years in prison, with no suspension. • Defendants 2, 3, 4, 8, and 9 were sentenced under multiple laws but, after reductions for cooperation, each received three years and four months. • Defendant 1, Capt Kanop Yusuk, was acquitted. The court determined that the defendants’ actions amounted to negligence causing death under Section 291 of the Penal Code, as well as offences under laws covering state officials’ misconduct. The ruling follows years of legal proceedings initiated by Mr Sathorn Phutthachaiyong, father of one of the deceased cadets, who joined the prosecution as a co-plaintiff. The case has drawn attention to serious lapses in safety standardsduring police training and has been seen as a test of accountability within the force. Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-08-26

Husband Killed, Wife Survives as Landslide Hits Couple Picture courtesy of Daily News A man has died and his wife narrowly escaped after a landslide hit them while they were digging a drainage channel during heavy rain in Tak province early on 25 August. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370975-husband-killed-wife-survives-as-landslide-hits-couple/

Picture courtesy of Daily News A man has died and his wife narrowly escaped after a landslide hit them while they were digging a drainage channel during heavy rain in Tak province early on 25 August. Rescue workers from the Phetkasem Foundation in Tha Song Yang district were alerted at around 03.30. Police and local officials joined the team at the scene in Ban Mae La Kee, Moo 12, Mae La subdistrict. They discovered the body of 38-year-old Mr Wicha Pinijacha, a local Karen villager, who had been buried under tonnes of mud. Only one hand was visible above the ground. His body had been carried away by the mudflow and was some distance from the original site. It took rescuers more than six hours to recover his body, digging out with only hand tools. His wife, Mrs Tita, who survived, told police that continuous heavy rain had begun the previous evening. Fearing that floodwaters would damage their crops, the couple decided to dig a channel to divert the water. While they were working, a torrent of mud and soil suddenly collapsed down the mountainside, sweeping her husband away. She managed to scramble to safety but was unable to save him. Authorities have warned villagers in the area to remain on high alert as persistent rain continues to raise the risk of landslides and flash floods. Adapted by Asean Now from Daily News 2025-08-26

Justice Minister Inspects Chemical Precursor Controls at Border Picture courtesy of Daily News. Justice Minister Pol Col Tawee Sodsong and General Niphat Thonglek, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office and chair of the Sub-committee on Chemical Precursors, visited Mae Sot Customs House in Tak province on 24 August to inspect operations aimed at intercepting chemicals suspected of being used to manufacture methamphetamine and crystal meth. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370973-justice-minister-inspects-chemical-precursor-controls-at-border/

Picture courtesy of Daily News. Justice Minister Pol Col Tawee Sodsong and General Niphat Thonglek, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office and chair of the Sub-committee on Chemical Precursors, visited Mae Sot Customs House in Tak province on 24 August to inspect operations aimed at intercepting chemicals suspected of being used to manufacture methamphetamine and crystal meth. They were joined by senior officials including Mr Niyom Termsrisuk, Assistant to the Justice Minister, Tak governor Chuchip Phongchai, and Mr Mana Siriphitayawat, Deputy Secretary-General of the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB). The delegation received a briefing on measures to block and monitor chemical precursors moving through Thailand’s western border crossings. Pol Col Tawee emphasised that controlling chemical precursors was crucial in tackling drug production. He noted that most methamphetamine entering Thailand was manufactured in neighbouring countries, making border control a vital element of enforcement. “If we can cut off supply lines at the Mae Sot border, the impact on drug inflows will be significant,” he said, adding that current seizures represented only a fraction of what is believed to cross into Thailand each year. The minister highlighted a major case on 20 August, when authorities discovered more than 800 tonnes of precursor chemicals hidden in a warehouse in Mae Sot, destined for neighbouring countries’ production sites. Such quantities, officials warned, were enough to produce vast amounts of methamphetamine and crystal meth. Officials reported that between 2024 and 2025, 12 major seizures of precursor chemicals had taken place along the Thai border, five of them in Tak province alone. Pol Col Tawee stressed that anyone involved in the illegal import, export or misuse of chemicals would face prosecution. The sub-committee’s ongoing work, he said, was part of the government’s wider strategy to curb drug trafficking at its source, through stricter checks on imports, exports and transshipments of high-risk chemicals. Regular monitoring and evaluation of enforcement measures will follow in order to strengthen long-term prevention. Related article: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370552-dsi-probes-805-tonne-chemical-haul-tied-to-drug-trade/ Adapted by Asean Now from Daily News 2025-08-26

2 Teenagers Arrested with Homemade Gun While Buying Kratom Picture courtesy of SiamRath. Police in Bangkok have arrested two teenagers carrying a homemade firearm, after stopping them on a motorbike in the Bang Khen district. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370972-2-teenagers-arrested-with-homemade-gun-while-buying-kratom/

Picture courtesy of SiamRath. Police in Bangkok have arrested two teenagers carrying a homemade firearm, after stopping them on a motorbike in the Bang Khen district. The suspects, identified only as “Ice” (17) and “Phai” (16), were detained by patrol officers from Bang Khen Police Station on Ram Inthra Road near a petrol station on Sunday. According to Pol Col Anan Warasart, superintendent of Bang Khen Police, the arrests followed suspicious behaviour spotted by officers during a routine patrol. When ordered to stop, one of the youths allegedly tried to evade the police. A search revealed a homemade pistol tucked into Ice’s waistband, along with a single round of ammunition. During questioning, Ice admitted the gun belonged to him, claiming he carried it for self-defence while riding with his friend to buy kratom juice, a popular but controversial herbal drink derived from the kratom plant. Both teenagers were taken into custody, along with the seized weapon, and handed over to Bang Khen investigators for further legal action. Adapted by Asean Now from SiamRath 2025-08-26

Cyber Police Bust Online Gambling Gang with 100 million Turnover Picture courtesy of SiamRath. Cybercrime officers have arrested suspects linked to a major online gambling network that handled more than ฿100 million a year. Assets worth over ฿1.5 million, including cash, gold, luxury goods and electronics, were seized during coordinated raids in Bangkok and Pathum Thani. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370971-cyber-police-bust-online-gambling-gang-with-100-million-turnover/

Picture courtesy of SiamRath. Cybercrime officers have arrested suspects linked to a major online gambling network that handled more than ฿100 million a year. Assets worth over ฿1.5 million, including cash, gold, luxury goods and electronics, were seized during coordinated raids in Bangkok and Pathum Thani. The crackdown, led by Pol Lt Gen Trirong Piwpan, Commissioner of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB), followed earlier arrests of five people tied to the gambling site “Meerich 99”. Investigators then traced links to two further platforms: tnt69.com, launched in November 2024 with over 37,000 registered players and monthly transactions of about ฿8m, and m.sagame123.com, which went live in June 2025 with over 26,000 players and monthly turnover exceeding ฿6m. Police said combined financial activity across the sites amounted to more than ฿100m annually. Raids and Arrests • Raid 1 – Pathum Thani: Officers stormed a condominium in Rangsit, detaining Supadet, 24, from Sing Buri. He was allegedly responsible for managing money transfers within the gambling network. Police seized computers, mobile phones and bank books, discovering that remote-control software was used to operate the platforms. • Raid 2 – Don Mueang, Bangkok: Later the same day, police raided a house in an exclusive housing estate, arresting Natthaphat, 22, from Songkhla, and Amarin, 25, from Chanthaburi. Both were accused of overseeing the management of the gambling websites. Officers confiscated computers, 15 mobile phones, 10 bank books, more than ฿600,000 in cash, gold bars, brand-name items, collectible toys and other assets valued at over ฿1.5m. Charges and Ongoing Probe The suspects face multiple charges including: • operating illegal gambling platforms, • promoting and soliciting gambling online without authorisation, and • conspiracy to commit money laundering. All three confessed during questioning, according to police. Authorities said investigations are continuing to track down other members of the syndicate and to trace and seize further assets linked to the illicit operation. Adapted by Asean Now from SiamRath 2025-08-26

Internet Engineer Falls to His Death from Utility Pole Picture courtesy of Naewna. An incident has claimed the life of a 33-year-old internet installation engineer in Udon Thani, just days before he was due to take his wife and young child on holiday. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370970-internet-engineer-falls-to-his-death-from-utility-pole/