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Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A routine trip home from the hospital turned tragic when a pickup truck swerved to avoid a fallen tree branch and collided with another roadside tree, killing an elderly passenger and seriously injuring two others. The incident occurred along the Phimai-Chum Phuang Road, at kilometre marker 24–25, in Ban Nong Chik, Phosai Subdistrict, Phimai District. Police Lieutenant Colonel (Investigation) Karawika Manopsilpa from Phimai Police Station received the report at approximately 16:45 on 4 April and rushed to the scene with rescue teams from Hook 31 Phimai. At the scene, officers found a bronze Isuzu pickup truck with Buriram registration damaged at the front, having slammed into a roadside tree. The driver, Mr. Adisak, 23, sustained a head injury and was trapped inside the vehicle. In the front passenger seat was his grandfather, Mr. Somporn, 74, who had sustained critical injuries and was found with no detectable pulse. Emergency responders attempted CPR but were unable to revive him, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. In the back seat, rescuers found Mrs. Som, Mr. Somporn’s wife, with serious injuries. She was stabilised at the scene and then rushed to Phimai Hospital for emergency treatment. Mr. Adisak told police that he had been driving his grandparents home from a scheduled medical appointment at Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital. As they travelled through a tree-covered section of the road, a large branch suddenly fell in their path. In an attempt to swerve and avoid it, he lost control of the vehicle, causing it to veer off the road and crash into a tree. Police have launched an investigation to determine the full circumstances of the accident. -- 2025-04-05
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Thailand Post Confirms Major Data Breach, 19 Million Records Leaked to Dark Web Picture courtesy of Matichon. Thailand Post (Thailand Post Co., Ltd.) has confirmed a significant data breach in which 19 million user records were stolen and leaked onto the dark web. The organisation has since taken immediate action to seal the vulnerability and enhance its data protection measures. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356877-thailand-post-confirms-major-data-breach-19-million-records-leaked-to-dark-web/ -
Pictures courtesy of Matichon. Thailand Post (Thailand Post Co., Ltd.) has confirmed a significant data breach in which 19 million user records were stolen and leaked onto the dark web. The organisation has since taken immediate action to seal the vulnerability and enhance its data protection measures. In an official statement released on its Facebook page, the state enterprise admitted that customer information had been accessed without authorisation. However, it clarified that no financial transaction data was compromised in the breach. The company issued a formal apology to its users and stated that it had already shut down the access point exploited by the attackers. Thailand Post also announced a tightening of its data security protocols and reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding personal information. To address the incident, Thailand Post is now working closely with the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) and the Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) to investigate the breach and implement robust preventative measures. Legal proceedings have also been initiated in response to the unlawful access and sale of the data. According to reports, the stolen data, comprising 19 million records, was offered for sale on dark web marketplaces. The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to determine the full impact of the breach and identify those responsible. -- 2025-04-05
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Speeding Lorry Slams into Parked Pickups Aiding Injured Man, 2 Dead, 5 Injured A road crash in Suphan Buri province early morning on 4 April, claimed two lives and left five others injured after a speeding 10-wheeled lorry crashed into two parked pickup trucks that had stopped to assist an injured motorcyclist. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356876-speeding-lorry-slams-into-parked-pickups-aiding-injured-man-2-dead-5-injured/ -
Picture from responders. A road crash in Suphan Buri province early morning on 4 April, claimed two lives and left five others injured after a speeding 10-wheeled lorry crashed into two parked pickup trucks that had stopped to assist an injured motorcyclist. The incident occurred on the Wat Suan Tang–Don Kha Road in Moo 2, Sala Khao subdistrict, Mueang Suphan Buri district. Officers from Mueang Suphan Buri Police Station, along with forensic doctors from Chao Phraya Yommarat Hospital and local rescue teams, responded to the scene. Police discovered the body of a man, identified as Mr. Wong, aged approximately 55, lying beside a wooded area near the road. Around 30 metres from his body, a damaged white Ford four-door pickup with Suphan Buri licence plates was found at the roadside. Underneath the pickup, the crushed body of Mr. Prakong, aged 49, was found entangled with a motorcycle. Nearby, the 10-wheeled lorry that caused the crash had veered off the road into a ditch, its cargo of crates strewn across the scene. A second pickup, a white Toyota Revo, also registered in Suphan Buri, had been hit and shoved off the road into a patch of reeds on the opposite side. Two fatalities were confirmed, Mr. Wong and Mr. Prakong, while five others sustained injuries, including Mr. Thanakorn, 46, who had initially been injured in a separate motorcycle incident. Mr. Prayoon, a witness and father of Mr. Thanakorn, explained that he had gathered five friends, including Mr. Prakong, to assist his son following a motorbike crash caused by a rock on the road. They drove in the Ford pickup to retrieve Thanakorn and take him to hospital. While loading him into the truck, another good Samaritan, a woman driving the Toyota Revo, had also stopped to assist. Suddenly, the speeding lorry ploughed into the group. Mr. Wong was struck first, then the lorry slammed into the back of the Ford pickup, which was shoved forward, hitting and fatally crushing Mr. Prakong with the motorcycle. Thanakorn was thrown from the back of the vehicle and severely injured, while others nearby, including the woman driving the Toyota Revo, also suffered injuries. The lorry driver, Mr. Rungreuang, aged 54, stated that he had just delivered ducklings and was on his way home. He claimed poor lighting and decorative lights from a nearby ordination ceremony had obscured his vision, making it difficult to see the parked vehicles. Police administered a breathalyser test to Mr. Rungreuang, which returned a reading of zero alcohol. He was detained for questioning and charged with reckless driving causing death and injury. Investigators continue to collect evidence and will pursue further legal action as appropriate. One of the injured, Ms. Rungrat, aged 34, who had been driving the Toyota Revo, remains in critical condition. -- 2025-04-05
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Man in Only Boxer Shorts Killed by Train in Pathum Thani Picture courtesy of Khoasod. A man wearing only boxer shorts was fatally struck by a train in an incident near the Nava Nakorn Industrial Estate in Pathum Thani on the morning of 4 April. The train driver reported seeing the man standing motionless on the tracks but was unable to stop the train in time. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356875-man-in-only-boxer-shorts-killed-by-train-in-pathum-thani/ -
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Picture courtesy of Khoasod. A man wearing only boxer shorts was fatally struck by a train in an incident near the Nava Nakorn Industrial Estate in Pathum Thani on the morning of 4 April. The train driver reported seeing the man standing motionless on the tracks but was unable to stop the train in time. Police and emergency responders were called to the scene shortly after the incident, which occurred in Khlong Nueng Subdistrict, Khlong Luang District. Pol Lt Theerasak Saento, duty officer at Khlong Luang Police Station, led the initial investigation, accompanied by forensic doctors from Thammasat University Hospital and rescue volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation. The deceased, an unidentified male, was found wearing only boxer shorts and no shirt. His body was lodged at the front of the Chiang Mai–Bangkok special express train No. 14. Rescue workers carefully removed the body from the train. According to statements from Ruamkatanyu Foundation officials, the train driver said the train had been en route to Bangkok from Chiang Mai. As it approached the area behind the industrial estate, he saw the man standing on the tracks but was unable to brake in time. Following the inspection of the scene, Pol Lt Theerasak documented the evidence and ordered the body to be sent to Thammasat University Hospital for a post-mortem examination. Authorities are now working to identify the deceased and locate his family to arrange funeral proceedings. The motive or circumstances surrounding why the man was on the tracks remain unclear, and police are continuing their investigation. -- 2025-04-05-
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Teen Gunman Killed After Shooting at Pickup in Krabi, Three Others Injured Pictures courtesy of ThaiRath. A shocking incident in Krabi’s Ao Nang district left one teenage boy dead and three others injured after a group of youths reportedly opened fire on a pickup truck in the early hours of the morning of 4 April, only to be involved in a crash shortly afterwards. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356874-teen-gunman-killed-after-shooting-at-pickup-in-krabi-three-others-injured/ -
Pictures courtesy of ThaiRath. A shocking incident in Krabi’s Ao Nang district left one teenage boy dead and three others injured after a group of youths reportedly opened fire on a pickup truck in the early hours of the morning of 4 April, only to be involved in a crash shortly afterwards. The drama unfolded around 01:30, on the Khuan Kin Nam–Ao Nang Road, where police and forensic officers were called to the scene following a reported shooting and subsequent crash involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck. At the scene, officers found a black Honda Wave motorcycle wrecked and lying in a roadside drainage ditch. About 30 metres away, a black Mitsubishi pickup truck was discovered in a ditch on the opposite side of the road. Police initially received a report of a motorcycle crash with multiple casualties. Rescue teams arrived to find four injured teenagers aged between 14 and 17 lying in tall grass near the drainage area. All were rushed to Krabi Hospital, where one of the boys, identified as Rattanakorn 16, later died from his injuries. Another teen, Muazzil 15, sustained a gunshot wound to his right leg and remains in serious condition. The driver of the pickup, 35-year-old Yodrak Noupan, a local contractor, told police he was heading home with a workmate after finishing a job in Ao Nang when he encountered the group of teenagers riding two motorcycles. One of the bikes was carrying four male youths, while the other had a male rider and a female passenger. According to Mr Noupan, as he was driving behind them, one of the teens riding pillion on the first motorcycle suddenly pulled out a gun and fired three shots at his vehicle. He ducked instinctively to avoid being hit, losing control of the pickup in the process. He claimed he was unaware whether his vehicle struck the motorcycle, only realising he had veered into the ditch moments later. Mr Noupan sustained minor facial injuries from the steering wheel impact. Police say there is no indication that the two parties knew each other prior to the incident. Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact sequence of events and establish any motive for the shooting before charges are formally laid. Authorities attended the scene later in the morning, to gather evidence, for ballistic and forensic analyses, while questioning those involved. The incident has raised fresh concerns over rising youth violence and the increasing prevalence of firearms among teenagers in the region. -- 2025-04-05
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Motorcycle Collides with Trailer, Rider Dies at the Scene Picture courtesy of Matichon. A fatal crash occurred in Ayutthaya on the evening of 3 April when a motorcycle collided with a trailer truck, resulting in the death of a 23-year-old man. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356872-motorcycle-collides-with-trailer-rider-dies-at-the-scene/ -
Picture courtesy of Matichon. A fatal crash occurred in Ayutthaya on the evening of 3 April when a motorcycle collided with a trailer truck, resulting in the death of a 23-year-old man. At 18:30, police officers were alerted to the crash, which took place on Highway 306, near Borpong, Nakhon Luang District. Authorities quickly responded and coordinated with the Ayutthaya Rescue Association to provide support. At the scene, a trailer truck was found turning out from a warehouse, with its trailer unit across the road. Underneath the trailer, the wreckage of a red Honda motorcycle was discovered. The body of the rider, identified as Thanakorn, was found with severe injuries to the head and body, responders confirmed his death at the scene. According to the truck driver, Sakorn aged 29, he was turning the truck from the warehouse towards the Asian Highway. As he manoeuvred the truck, a car had stopped to allow him to turn. At that moment, the motorcycle rider attempted to overtake the car and collided with the trailer. The motorcyclist became trapped beneath the vehicle. Sakorn expressed regret over the incident, stating that he believed the rider may have been distracted, possibly using a mobile phone, and did not notice the truck. He expressed his deep sorrow, stating he never wanted such an event to occur. Police officers have gathered evidence from the scene, including photographs of the crash, and are in the process of interviewing witnesses. The truck driver was taken in for further questioning as part of the ongoing investigation into the incident. -- 2025-04-05
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Authorities Seize 43,000 Tonnes of Hazardous Red Dust from Sin Ke Yuan Steel Factory Picture courtesy of Matichon. The Ministry of Industry in Thailand has launched an investigation into Sin Ke Yuan Steel Co., Ltd. after the company was found to have illegally stockpiled more than 43,000 tonnes of hazardous red dust (slag), a byproduct of steel smelting, in a significant violation of environmental and industrial regulations. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356870-authorities-seize-43000-tonnes-of-hazardous-red-dust-from-sin-ke-yuan-steel-factory/ -
Picture courtesy of Matichon. The Ministry of Industry in Thailand has launched an investigation into Sin Ke Yuan Steel Co., Ltd. after the company was found to have illegally stockpiled more than 43,000 tonnes of hazardous red dust (slag), a byproduct of steel smelting, in a significant violation of environmental and industrial regulations. On 3 April, the Ministry, in collaboration with the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), the Environmental Crime Division (Bok Pattha), and the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC), discovered the massive stockpile at the company’s factory in Ban Khao, Rayong Province. The factory had previously reported a much smaller quantity of 2,245 tonnes of red dust between 2016 and 2022, leading to suspicions of serious discrepancies. Further investigations by the Ministry’s “Sut Soy Inspection Team” revealed that the actual amount of red dust exceeded 43,000 tonnes, valued at over 1.7 billion baht. Company officials have claimed that the discrepancy in the reported figures was due to changes in staff responsible for data entry, making it impossible to identify the original source of the figures. As a result of these findings, the Department of Industrial Works and the Rayong Provincial Industry Office have suspended the removal of any red dust from the factory premises. The dust has been seized, and samples are being tested for further investigation. The company has been given until 10 April to provide a clear explanation of the origin of the stockpiled material. The Ministry has warned that if the company fails to account for the origin of the red dust, it will face severe legal consequences, including potential criminal charges. The case may be escalated to a special investigation by the DSI for more rigorous and expedited action. The Ministry has also indicated that the company’s licence to dispose of waste materials from the factory may be revoked if it fails to comply with the investigation. -- 2025-04-05
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Miraculous Escape After Car Plunges Off Bridge in Roi Et A miraculous escape occurred in Roi Et province on the morning of 4 April, when a car veered off the side of a bridge ramp and plunged into a dry canal. Despite the severity of the crash, all four occupants survived, with minor injuries. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356869-miraculous-escape-after-car-plunges-off-bridge-in-roi-et/ -
Picture from responders. A miraculous escape occurred in Roi Et province on the morning of 4 April, when a car veered off the side of a bridge ramp and plunged into a dry canal. Despite the severity of the crash, all four occupants survived, with minor injuries. The family stated they believe their survival was thanks to the protective blessings of revered Buddhist monks. At approximately 07:45, local police in Thawatchaburi received reports of a car crash on Highway 2044, which connects Roi Et and Phon Thong, near a bridge over a dry canal at Ban Mue, close to a gas station. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene. Upon arrival, authorities discovered a black Honda City, which had driven into the dry canal. The car had suffered damage, but remarkably, all four occupants were still alive and only suffered minor injuries. The driver, a 32-year-old woman, who had just finished her shift at Roi Et Hospital, sustained abrasions and chest pain. A 73-year-old woman suffered a laceration to her left hand, and two men, also in the vehicle, were only slightly injured. All were taken to Roi Et Hospital for medical treatment. According to Supharak Srithongdaeng, the 28-year-old brother of the driver, the family attributes their survival to the spiritual protection of two influential monks, Luang Phu Thongma Thawaro of Wat Sawang Tha Si in Roi Et and Luang Phu Sila Sirichanto of Thammayut Temple in Kalasin. The family has long revered these monks, who are currently leading a nationwide project to build the “Stupa of Non Sao Ae” in Kalasin, a site devoted to Buddhist worship. Supharak explained that he always carries amulets of both monks with him, which reinforced his belief that their blessings played a role in the family’s miraculous escape. Despite the car’s crashing off the bridge, it did not hit any structures like guardrails or lamp posts. Furthermore, the car’s safety features likely contributed to minimizing injuries. The family’s father, Thanabat Srithongdaeng, added that the crash was likely caused by driver fatigue. His daughter, the driver, had been awake for her hospital shift prior to the incident. -- 2025-04-05
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Thai Police Join International Operation to Tackle Child Abuse Material Online Picture courtesy of CIB. Thailand’s Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), through its Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD), has joined forces with five other nations in “Operation Cyber Guardian 5”, in a major crackdown on child sexual abuse material online. The coordinated effort led to the search of 269 locations and the arrest of 544 individuals across 6 countries. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356868-thai-police-join-international-operation-to-tackle-child-abuse-material-online/ -
Pictures courtesy of CIB. Thailand’s Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), through its Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD), has joined forces with five other nations in “Operation Cyber Guardian 5”, in a major crackdown on child sexual abuse material online. The coordinated effort led to the search of 269 locations and the arrest of 544 individuals across 6 countries. The operation presented on 4 April, was conducted between 20 February and 31 March 2025, involved law enforcement agencies from Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand. Each country received intelligence based on artificial intelligence (AI) detection technology that identified individuals suspected of accessing and downloading child pornography. In Thailand, police executed a targeted search at a residence in Tambon Thayang, Mueang District, Chumphon Province. The suspect, identified as Mr Wanich 41, was found in possession of a large quantity of material. Officers confiscated a computer, router, and multiple external hard drives believed to contain illicit material. The evidence has been submitted to investigators at the TCSD for further legal proceedings. Thai authorities were alerted to the operation by the Singapore Police Force (SPF), who coordinated the international effort. Following the intelligence tip-off, investigators in Thailand launched an independent probe to verify the suspects before carrying out raids on selected targets. The Thai segment of the operation was led under the direction of Pol. Lt. Gen. Jiraphop Phuridech, Commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau; Pol. Maj. Gen. Athip Phongsivapai, Commander of the TCSD; and Pol. Col. Chitsanupong Waiidee, Superintendent of the TCSD’s Subdivision 3. Operational teams included Pol. Lt. Col. Narongrit Poompuang, Pol. Lt. Col. Chainarong Chomlek, and Pol. Lt. Col. (female) Phapimon Chaikhun, alongside other officers from the same unit. The suspects are being charged under Section 287/1 of Thailand’s Penal Code, which criminalises possession of child pornography for personal or commercial gain. Offenders face imprisonment of up to five years, a fine of up to 100,000 baht, or both. If the material is distributed to others, the maximum penalty increases to seven years’ imprisonment and a fine of up to 140,000 baht. Authorities have reiterated their commitment to combatting online child exploitation and have encouraged the public to report suspicious activity. -- 2025-04-05
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25-Year-Old Man Dies After Apparent Suicide from Trang Condo Picture courtesy of Khomchadluek. A 25-year-old man lost his life after falling from the eighth floor of a condominium building in Mueang Trang district on the morning of 4 April. Authorities suspect the fall may have been the result of personal stress. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356866-25-year-old-man-dies-after-apparent-suicide-from-trang-condo/ -
Picture courtesy of Khomchadluek. A 25-year-old man lost his life after falling from the eighth floor of a condominium building in Mueang Trang district on the morning of 4 April. Authorities suspect the fall may have been the result of personal stress. Police were alerted to the incident at around 09:30, with Pol. Lt. Panida Hongsa of Mueang Trang Police Station responding to the scene at a condominium in the Khok Lo subdistrict. Upon arrival, officers found the body of a man lying in a pool of blood on a second-floor balcony. He was dressed in a t-shirt and sweatpants and had sustained fatal head injuries from the fall. The deceased was later identified as Mr. Buraphon, a 25-year-old resident of Hat Yai district in Songkhla province. He had reportedly been living at the condominium where the incident took place. According to witness Mr. Teerayut, a building maintenance technician, the event unfolded as he took the lift to the eighth floor. As the lift doors opened, he saw Mr. Buraphon standing precariously on the outer edge of a window, appearing as though he was preparing to jump. Mr. Teerayut told investigators that he attempted to intervene by grabbing the man’s hand, but Mr. Buraphon pulled away and fell, fatally striking the balcony below. Initial police assessments suggest the young man may have been suffering from severe personal stress, possibly leading to his decision to take his own life. However, authorities will continue their investigation by interviewing additional witnesses and coordinating with the victim’s family to proceed with legal and funeral arrangements. If you or anyone you know is in emotional distress, please contact the Samaritans of Thailand 24-hour hotline: 02 713 6791 (English), 02 713 6793 (Thai) or the Thai Mental Health Hotline at 1323 (Thai). Please also contact your friends or relatives at this time if you have feelings of loneliness, stress or depression. Seek out help. -- 2025-04-05
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Woman Killed on Way Home from Market in Trang Picture courtesy of Khoasod. A 52-year-old woman was killed in a road crash on the evening of 3 April, while returning home from the local market and just moments before reaching her destination. The collision, involving a car on its way to a funeral, left the victim dead at the scene, with her groceries scattered across the road. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356864-woman-killed-on-way-home-from-market-in-trang/ -
Picture courtesy of Khoasod. A 52-year-old woman was killed in a road crash on the evening of 3 April, while returning home from the local market and just moments before reaching her destination. The collision, involving a car on its way to a funeral, left the victim dead at the scene, with her groceries scattered across the road. The incident occurred at around 19:30 at the intersection beneath the elevated bridge on Phetkasem Road in Na Ta Luang Subdistrict, Mueang Trang District. Pol. Lt. Sumet Jitphet, Deputy Inspector of Ban Khlong Teng Police Station, responded to the call, along with medical staff from Trang Hospital, municipal rescue teams, and highway authorities. Emergency responders found the woman, a resident of Thap Thiang Subdistrict, lying on the road with injuries, including head trauma and an exposed fracture to her right leg. Her blue-and-black Honda Wave motorcycle was heavily damaged, with broken parts scattered across the intersection. Beside her were the remains of grocery bags, their contents strewn across the tarmac. The car involved was a black Honda sedan, bearing registration from Trang. The vehicle’s front right side was damaged, with the windshield shattered and both front airbags deployed. The 73-year-old male driver told authorities he had just picked up his grandson from Trang Airport and was en route to a relative’s funeral when the crash occurred. According to initial investigations, the victim had just finished shopping at a night market beneath the overpass and was riding her motorcycle home when the collision happened in the middle of the intersection. The body was sent to Trang Hospital for further examination, while police are reviewing CCTV footage to determine the exact cause of the crash. The family has been notified and will proceed with funeral arrangements. -- 2025-04-05
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Foreign Tourist Assaulted in Phuket Old Town, Prompting Safety Concerns Picture captured from dash-cam. A foreign female tourist was assaulted in broad daylight in Phuket Old Town by a Thai man, in an incident that has sparked widespread concern over public safety in one of the island’s busiest tourist areas. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356863-foreign-tourist-assaulted-in-phuket-old-town-prompting-safety-concerns/ -
Picture captured from dash-cam below. A foreign female tourist was assaulted in broad daylight in Phuket Old Town by a Thai man, in an incident that has sparked widespread concern over public safety in one of the island’s busiest tourist areas. The attack occurred while the woman was standing by the roadside in the heart of the Old Town. Eyewitnesses stated that the assailant approached her without warning, grabbed her by the hair, and began striking her repeatedly. The shocking incident unfolded in full view of passers-by, some of whom recorded the attack on their phones. Videos quickly went viral on social media platforms, prompting calls for greater police presence and protective measures for tourists. Fortunately, a local man and others, intervened and are now being praised as a Good Samaritans. The local man who intervened, identified as Mr Chindanai, 34, a Phuket resident and wearing a motorcycle helmet at the time, stepped in, physically pushing the attacker away and shielding the victim from further harm. The intervention caused the suspect to flee the scene on foot. Thanks to the swift response of bystanders and video evidence circulating online, the Phuket City Police were able to track down and arrest the suspect shortly after the incident. The alleged assailant was identified as Mr Prasong, a 40-year-old man from Chanthaburi province. He was taken into custody and is currently undergoing police interrogation. Picture courtesy of Phuketinsta. Although the female tourist, visibly shaken by the incident, chose not to file a formal complaint or press charges, local authorities confirmed that they would proceed with legal action regardless. “Public safety, especially in high-traffic tourist areas, is a top priority,” a spokesperson from Phuket City Police stated. “This kind of behaviour is unacceptable and will be dealt with through the full extent of the law.” City officials have said that they are reviewing current safety protocols and considering increased patrols in Phuket Old Town and other tourist hotspots to reassure visitors and prevent similar incidents in the future. -- 2025-04-05 ScreenRecording_04-05-2025 03-23-45_1.mp4
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Final-Year University Student Dies in Motorcycle Crash While Home to Defer Military Service Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A 25-year-old university student returning home to process paperwork for military conscription deferment has died following a motorcycle accident in Phatthalung province. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356861-final-year-university-student-dies-in-motorcycle-crash-while-home-to-defer-military-service/