https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around Thailandenhttps://aseannow.com/thailand-news/young-man-killed-by-lightning-while-using-phone-r2100/A 31-year-old man died after reportedly being struck by lightning while using his mobile phone inside his home during a thunderstorm in Buriram province, leaving his wife devastated and prompting renewed warnings about electrical safety during severe weather. Get today's headlines by email The victim, Mr Rung Pliengklang, 31, from Bu Krasang subdistrict in Nong Ki district, died after the incident at his home. His funeral is being held at Wat Ban Nong Man in Bu Krasang, where relatives and local residents have gathered to pay their respects. The atmosphere at the temple was one of deep sorrow, with his wife, 29-year-old Ms Supitcha Somporn, remaining beside her husband’s coffin in tears. According to Ms Supitcha, the incident occurred at approximately 8.30pm on 29 May. Her husband had cycled out to top up his internet credit before returning home and sitting down to use his mobile phone. At the time, heavy rain, lightning and thunder were continuing outside. She said she repeatedly warned him to stop using the phone and disconnect the charger because of the storm. However, he ignored her concerns and continued using the device as normal. Moments later, a powerful flash of lightning occurred and a bright burst of light entered the house. Mr Rung was thrown backwards and collapsed. Ms Supitcha rushed to help him but said she felt what seemed to be an electrical current running through his body and instinctively pulled away. Emergency responders from the Nong Ki Rescue Association were called to the scene and attempted to assist him, but he later died from his injuries. Ms Supitcha said she noticed burn marks on her husband’s chest after the incident. She believes the lightning strike may have been linked to him using and charging his mobile phone at the same time during the storm, although the exact cause has not been officially confirmed. The tragedy follows several recent lightning-related deaths reported in Thailand and has renewed concerns about safety during severe weather. Amarin reported that Ms Supitcha urged others to learn from the incident and avoid using mobile phones during thunderstorms, even when indoors. Authorities have not released any further details regarding the circumstances of the lightning strike. Pictures courtesy of Amarin Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Amarin 31 May 2026Sat, 30 May 2026 22:06:26 +0000A 31-year-old man died after reportedly being struck by lightning while using his mobile phone inside his home during a thunderstorm in Buriram province, leaving his wife devastated and prompting renewed warnings about electrical safety during severe weather. Get today's headlines by email The victim, Mr Rung Pliengklang, 31, from Bu Krasang subdistrict in Nong Ki district, died after the incident at his home. His funeral is being held at Wat Ban Nong Man in Bu Krasang, where relatives and local residents have gathered to pay their respects. The atmosphere at the temple was one of deep sorrow, with his wife, 29-year-old Ms Supitcha Somporn, remaining beside her husband’s coffin in tears. According to Ms Supitcha, the incident occurred at approximately 8.30pm on 29 May. Her husband had cycled out to top up his internet credit before returning home and sitting down to use his mobile phone. At the time, heavy rain, lightning and thunder were continuing outside. She said she repeatedly warned him to stop using the phone and disconnect the charger because of the storm. However, he ignored her concerns and continued using the device as normal. Moments later, a powerful flash of lightning occurred and a bright burst of light entered the house. Mr Rung was thrown backwards and collapsed. Ms Supitcha rushed to help him but said she felt what seemed to be an electrical current running through his body and instinctively pulled away. Emergency responders from the Nong Ki Rescue Association were called to the scene and attempted to assist him, but he later died from his injuries. Ms Supitcha said she noticed burn marks on her husband’s chest after the incident. She believes the lightning strike may have been linked to him using and charging his mobile phone at the same time during the storm, although the exact cause has not been officially confirmed. The tragedy follows several recent lightning-related deaths reported in Thailand and has renewed concerns about safety during severe weather. Amarin reported that Ms Supitcha urged others to learn from the incident and avoid using mobile phones during thunderstorms, even when indoors. Authorities have not released any further details regarding the circumstances of the lightning strike. Pictures courtesy of Amarin Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Amarin 31 May 2026 View full articleSat, 30 May 2026 22:06:26 +0000Does red bull come to mind?Sat, 30 May 2026 22:00:56 +0000Set off at 10 instead of 9. You'd get to the shops around 10:30 to 10:45 and spend an hour or so shopping or grabbing something to eat. Buy your booze well after 11 and go home. I suspect where you are shopping is air-conditioned as is your car so the heat of the day isn't an issue unless you struggle pushing a shopping cart 50 meters or so from the shop to your car, and, as you say it's only once a week or every ten days. Improve your planning rather than stressing over booze buying times. Face reality, you have to adapt to the country - the country isn't going to adapt to you.Sat, 30 May 2026 21:57:49 +0000Facilitate. That's a nice word. Thai penal code uses the word 'inducing'.Sat, 30 May 2026 21:57:32 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/foreign-national-killed-by-train-in-bang-lamung-r2099/A foreign man was killed after being struck by a special express train in Bang Lamung, Chon Buri, on 30 May 2026. The fatal collision occurred near Ban Nong Ket Yai in Nong Pla Lai subdistrict and led to an immediate police and rescue response as authorities began investigating the circumstances surrounding the death. Get today's headlines by email At approximately 5.00pm, Pol. Lt. Ratchapol Saneewong Na Ayutthaya, Deputy Investigation Inspector at Bang Lamung Police Station, received a report of a person being hit by a train. Police investigators, officers from the investigation unit and rescue personnel from the Sawang Boriboon Foundation Pattaya attended the scene. A special express passenger train operating on the Bangkok-Chuk Samet route was found stopped on the railway line. Large numbers of local residents gathered nearby as emergency personnel examined the area. Police believe the deceased was a foreign national aged between 30 and 40. He was wearing a blue football shirt of an English football club, black shorts and white trainers. Initial examinations found human remains scattered along more than 200 metres of track and rescue workers carried out a systematic search to recover body parts. The victim’s lower right leg and left hand could not immediately be located, but were later recovered in long grass. Investigators also discovered a plastic bag beneath nearby bushes around 200 metres from the train. Inside were a mat and a plastic water bottle. Officers believe the items may have belonged to the deceased and collected them as evidence. Train driver Peerapol Iamnoy told police he was travelling towards Bangkok when the man emerged from the side of the railway and stood directly in the train’s path with his back towards the approaching locomotive. He said he repeatedly sounded the horn, but the man did not move. Because the train was a special express service requiring a considerable braking distance, it could not stop in time and struck him. A local resident identified only as Bee, 37, said she heard the train horn sounding continuously shortly before the collision. She told police that at approximately 3.55pm she had seen a foreign man matching the victim’s description walking alone past her shop with his head down and without speaking to anyone. After reviewing CCTV footage, she confirmed the clothing matched that of the deceased. Police have not yet established the victim’s identity. The body was sent to the Police General Hospital Institute of Forensic Medicine for a post-mortem examination and identification. Investigators are continuing to gather witness statements, CCTV footage and other evidence as the investigation continues. 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 help. Pictures courtesy of Amarin Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Amarin 31 May 2026Sat, 30 May 2026 21:52:18 +0000A foreign man was killed after being struck by a special express train in Bang Lamung, Chon Buri, on 30 May 2026. The fatal collision occurred near Ban Nong Ket Yai in Nong Pla Lai subdistrict and led to an immediate police and rescue response as authorities began investigating the circumstances surrounding the death. Get today's headlines by email At approximately 5.00pm, Pol. Lt. Ratchapol Saneewong Na Ayutthaya, Deputy Investigation Inspector at Bang Lamung Police Station, received a report of a person being hit by a train. Police investigators, officers from the investigation unit and rescue personnel from the Sawang Boriboon Foundation Pattaya attended the scene. A special express passenger train operating on the Bangkok-Chuk Samet route was found stopped on the railway line. Large numbers of local residents gathered nearby as emergency personnel examined the area. Police believe the deceased was a foreign national aged between 30 and 40. He was wearing a blue football shirt of an English football club, black shorts and white trainers. Initial examinations found human remains scattered along more than 200 metres of track and rescue workers carried out a systematic search to recover body parts. The victim’s lower right leg and left hand could not immediately be located, but were later recovered in long grass. Investigators also discovered a plastic bag beneath nearby bushes around 200 metres from the train. Inside were a mat and a plastic water bottle. Officers believe the items may have belonged to the deceased and collected them as evidence. Train driver Peerapol Iamnoy told police he was travelling towards Bangkok when the man emerged from the side of the railway and stood directly in the train’s path with his back towards the approaching locomotive. He said he repeatedly sounded the horn, but the man did not move. Because the train was a special express service requiring a considerable braking distance, it could not stop in time and struck him. A local resident identified only as Bee, 37, said she heard the train horn sounding continuously shortly before the collision. She told police that at approximately 3.55pm she had seen a foreign man matching the victim’s description walking alone past her shop with his head down and without speaking to anyone. After reviewing CCTV footage, she confirmed the clothing matched that of the deceased. Police have not yet established the victim’s identity. The body was sent to the Police General Hospital Institute of Forensic Medicine for a post-mortem examination and identification. Investigators are continuing to gather witness statements, CCTV footage and other evidence as the investigation continues. 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 help. Pictures courtesy of Amarin Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Amarin 31 May 2026 View full articleSat, 30 May 2026 21:52:18 +0000I personally there is no way Vance will ever ever be the Pres, the guy has no balls or ticker.Sat, 30 May 2026 21:50:48 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/police-arrest-karaoke-owner-for-using-underage-girls-r2098/Police from the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPD) arrested a 20-year-old karaoke shop owner in Yasothon province on 30 May 2026 following an investigation into the exploitation of underage girls for commercial sex. The suspect, identified as Miss Kochakorn, was taken into custody at her venue in Huay Kaeng subdistrict, Kutchum district. Get today's headlines by email Officers acted on an arrest warrant charging her with human trafficking for the unlawful exploitation of prostitution involving a person over 15 but under 18 years of age and for arranging commercial sex between sex workers and clients. The operation was led by ATPD Commander Maj Gen Witthaya Sriprasertphap, who ordered officers from Police Station 3, ATPD, alongside social development and human security officials from Yasothon province, to apprehend the suspect. Investigators had discovered that the karaoke shop was employing girls under 18 as staff and secretly allowing them to take on prostitution work with customers. The underage girls were required to share income from sexual services with the shop owner in exchange for permission to leave the premises with clients. Officers rescued three female victims from human trafficking: a 15-year-old, a 16-year-old found at a hotel in the area, and a 17-year-old who was inside the karaoke shop sitting, talking, and drinking with a customer at the time of the raid. Thaitabloid reported that Ffollowing the arrests, the three underage girls were referred to social development officials for victim identification and protection. They have since been sent to a children’s shelter in Yasothon province for welfare safeguarding and psychological rehabilitation. Picture courtesy of Thaitabloid Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Thaitabloid 31 May 2026Sat, 30 May 2026 21:40:09 +0000Police from the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPD) arrested a 20-year-old karaoke shop owner in Yasothon province on 30 May 2026 following an investigation into the exploitation of underage girls for commercial sex. The suspect, identified as Miss Kochakorn, was taken into custody at her venue in Huay Kaeng subdistrict, Kutchum district. Get today's headlines by email Officers acted on an arrest warrant charging her with human trafficking for the unlawful exploitation of prostitution involving a person over 15 but under 18 years of age and for arranging commercial sex between sex workers and clients. The operation was led by ATPD Commander Maj Gen Witthaya Sriprasertphap, who ordered officers from Police Station 3, ATPD, alongside social development and human security officials from Yasothon province, to apprehend the suspect. Investigators had discovered that the karaoke shop was employing girls under 18 as staff and secretly allowing them to take on prostitution work with customers. The underage girls were required to share income from sexual services with the shop owner in exchange for permission to leave the premises with clients. Officers rescued three female victims from human trafficking: a 15-year-old, a 16-year-old found at a hotel in the area, and a 17-year-old who was inside the karaoke shop sitting, talking, and drinking with a customer at the time of the raid. Thaitabloid reported that Ffollowing the arrests, the three underage girls were referred to social development officials for victim identification and protection. They have since been sent to a children’s shelter in Yasothon province for welfare safeguarding and psychological rehabilitation. Picture courtesy of Thaitabloid Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Thaitabloid 31 May 2026 View full articleSat, 30 May 2026 21:40:09 +0000Sat, 30 May 2026 21:35:18 +0000For once I agree with Trump, Vance's the very definition of an empty suit and he is incredibly unlikable. For those reasons I would love to see him run, as I think he's easily beatable.Sat, 30 May 2026 21:34:31 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/phuket-rescue-boat-aids-injured-chinese-tourist-near-maiton-r2097/A rescue boat deployed by the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) assisted an injured Chinese tourist near Maiton Island after an emergency call from a local yacht operator. Get today's headlines by email On 29 May 2026 at 5.45pm, Rewat Areerob, President of the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation, received an emergency report from Once Yachting Phuket that a foreign tourist had been injured off the eastern side of Maiton Island and required urgent assistance. Following the report, Rewat instructed officers from the PAO Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Division and staff from the Tourist Assistance Centre, known as the Pearl Centre, to deploy the rescue vessel “Khaimuk Andaman 5” along with an emergency medical team. Upon arriving at the scene, rescuers found a 29-year-old Chinese woman suffering from an injury to her left knee. The injury had caused swelling after she tripped over a rope on board a boat. Emergency personnel provided first aid at the scene, stabilised her leg and safely transferred her from the vessel, into the rescue boat. She was then transported to Ao Chalong Pier for onward transfer to hospital for further treatment. Rewat said that tourist safety remains the highest priority for Phuket. He added that the Phuket PAO is committed to providing rapid and effective emergency assistance to strengthen confidence in safety among visitors travelling to the province. The operation highlighted the role of local emergency response teams in assisting tourists in Phuket’s coastal and island areas, where quick access to medical care can be critical. The swift deployment of the rescue vessel and medical team ensured the injured tourist received immediate care before being transferred to shore. As the injured tourist receives further treatment, local authorities are expected to continue maintaining emergency response readiness and support services for visitors throughout Phuket. The response also reflects ongoing efforts to support tourism by ensuring emergency assistance is available across the province’s popular island destinations. Pictures courtesy of Phuket Times Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Phuket Times 31 May 2026Sat, 30 May 2026 21:33:09 +0000A rescue boat deployed by the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) assisted an injured Chinese tourist near Maiton Island after an emergency call from a local yacht operator. Get today's headlines by email On 29 May 2026 at 5.45pm, Rewat Areerob, President of the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation, received an emergency report from Once Yachting Phuket that a foreign tourist had been injured off the eastern side of Maiton Island and required urgent assistance. Following the report, Rewat instructed officers from the PAO Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Division and staff from the Tourist Assistance Centre, known as the Pearl Centre, to deploy the rescue vessel “Khaimuk Andaman 5” along with an emergency medical team. Upon arriving at the scene, rescuers found a 29-year-old Chinese woman suffering from an injury to her left knee. The injury had caused swelling after she tripped over a rope on board a boat. Emergency personnel provided first aid at the scene, stabilised her leg and safely transferred her from the vessel, into the rescue boat. She was then transported to Ao Chalong Pier for onward transfer to hospital for further treatment. Rewat said that tourist safety remains the highest priority for Phuket. He added that the Phuket PAO is committed to providing rapid and effective emergency assistance to strengthen confidence in safety among visitors travelling to the province. The operation highlighted the role of local emergency response teams in assisting tourists in Phuket’s coastal and island areas, where quick access to medical care can be critical. The swift deployment of the rescue vessel and medical team ensured the injured tourist received immediate care before being transferred to shore. As the injured tourist receives further treatment, local authorities are expected to continue maintaining emergency response readiness and support services for visitors throughout Phuket. The response also reflects ongoing efforts to support tourism by ensuring emergency assistance is available across the province’s popular island destinations. Pictures courtesy of Phuket Times Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Phuket Times 31 May 2026 View full articleSat, 30 May 2026 21:33:09 +0000Can you imagine how many offers of sex men with that kind of power get? It takes a special man to say no thanks especially if she's hot, and I'm not talking about Monica nor the other women that Clinton was mysteriously attracted to. Trump doesn't have that problem, as he is likely impotent and incapable due to his dramatically declining Health at this stage of his life. But he sure made up for it in his younger years. Pure depravity!Sat, 30 May 2026 21:31:47 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/south-korean-couple-held-in-pattaya-over-interpol-red-notice-r2096/Thai immigration police in Chon Buri have arrested a South Korean husband and wife wanted under an Interpol Red Notice in connection with an alleged investment fraud case involving property development and cryptocurrency schemes. The pair are accused of causing losses exceeding 1.7 billion won and were detained while preparing to open a Korean restaurant in Pattaya. Get today's headlines by email The arrests took place at 5pm on 30 May 2026 following an operation led by Pol Col Naphatphong Khositsuriyamanee, Superintendent of Chon Buri Immigration, along with senior immigration officers. Investigators tracked the suspects to a Korean restaurant on Pattaya Third Road, where they were found supervising staff as work continued ahead of the business opening. The suspects were identified as 72-year-old Wi Sang Yoo and 52-year-old Kyeong Ha Jin, both South Korean nationals. Officers presented the arrest warrant and escorted the pair to Chon Buri Immigration for further questioning. According to the warrant, the couple allegedly acted as executives of a company in South Korea and jointly persuaded members of the public to invest in property development projects and digital currencies. Investors were reportedly promised returns of 2 per cent every five days, leading to substantial financial losses for numerous victims. South Korean authorities subsequently issued arrest warrants and requested the assistance of Interpol, which circulated a Red Notice seeking the suspects’ detention by member countries. Thai immigration officers were then asked to help locate and apprehend the pair for extradition proceedings. During initial questioning, both suspects admitted they were the individuals named in the Interpol notice. They claimed the case dated back many years and said they had already reached settlements with affected investors, adding that they were unaware of the reasons for the subsequent arrest warrants. The couple stated they would return to South Korea to enter the judicial process and contest the allegations through legal channels. Authorities have transferred both suspects to investigators at Nong Prue Police Station for legal proceedings and a court detention request. Thai authorities are expected to coordinate with relevant agencies on the process of returning the suspects to South Korea, where they will face further legal action in connection with the case. Pictures courtesy of แจ็ค โพธิ์แดง Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now แจ็ค โพธิ์แดง 31 May 2026Sat, 30 May 2026 21:23:13 +0000Thai immigration police in Chon Buri have arrested a South Korean husband and wife wanted under an Interpol Red Notice in connection with an alleged investment fraud case involving property development and cryptocurrency schemes. The pair are accused of causing losses exceeding 1.7 billion won and were detained while preparing to open a Korean restaurant in Pattaya. Get today's headlines by email The arrests took place at 5pm on 30 May 2026 following an operation led by Pol Col Naphatphong Khositsuriyamanee, Superintendent of Chon Buri Immigration, along with senior immigration officers. Investigators tracked the suspects to a Korean restaurant on Pattaya Third Road, where they were found supervising staff as work continued ahead of the business opening. The suspects were identified as 72-year-old Wi Sang Yoo and 52-year-old Kyeong Ha Jin, both South Korean nationals. Officers presented the arrest warrant and escorted the pair to Chon Buri Immigration for further questioning. According to the warrant, the couple allegedly acted as executives of a company in South Korea and jointly persuaded members of the public to invest in property development projects and digital currencies. Investors were reportedly promised returns of 2 per cent every five days, leading to substantial financial losses for numerous victims. South Korean authorities subsequently issued arrest warrants and requested the assistance of Interpol, which circulated a Red Notice seeking the suspects’ detention by member countries. Thai immigration officers were then asked to help locate and apprehend the pair for extradition proceedings. During initial questioning, both suspects admitted they were the individuals named in the Interpol notice. They claimed the case dated back many years and said they had already reached settlements with affected investors, adding that they were unaware of the reasons for the subsequent arrest warrants. The couple stated they would return to South Korea to enter the judicial process and contest the allegations through legal channels. Authorities have transferred both suspects to investigators at Nong Prue Police Station for legal proceedings and a court detention request. Thai authorities are expected to coordinate with relevant agencies on the process of returning the suspects to South Korea, where they will face further legal action in connection with the case. Pictures courtesy of แจ็ค โพธิ์แดง Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now แจ็ค โพธิ์แดง 31 May 2026 View full articleSat, 30 May 2026 21:23:13 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/boom-lift-collapse-kills-worker-in-rayong-r2095/A worker was killed and another injured after a boom lift self-propelled vehicle overturned at a construction site in the new Hemaraj Industrial Estate in Rayong province on the night of 29 May 2026. Get today's headlines by email The incident was reported at approximately 9pm on 29 May 2026. The Pluak Daeng Rescue Foundation in Rayong province received an emergency call informing them that a boom lift had overturned within a construction site. Rescue personnel and ambulances were immediately dispatched to the scene to provide assistance and assess the situation. Initial inspections found that the overturned boom lift had left one person injured and one man dead. Rescue workers provided first aid to the injured victim before transferring the casualty to Pluak Daeng Hospital for further treatment. Authorities have not yet released the identities of those involved. The cause of the incident remains under investigation. Officials are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the boom lift collapse and will proceed in accordance with established procedures once the inquiry is complete. The incident occurred within an active construction site inside the industrial estate. No further details regarding the project or the conditions leading up to the incident were immediately available. Investigators are continuing to investigate, to determine the exact cause of the boom lift overturning and whether any legal action or additional safety measures or actions may be required following the findings. Picture courtesy of NBT Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now NBT 31 May 2026Sat, 30 May 2026 21:13:52 +0000A worker was killed and another injured after a boom lift self-propelled vehicle overturned at a construction site in the new Hemaraj Industrial Estate in Rayong province on the night of 29 May 2026. Get today's headlines by email The incident was reported at approximately 9pm on 29 May 2026. The Pluak Daeng Rescue Foundation in Rayong province received an emergency call informing them that a boom lift had overturned within a construction site. Rescue personnel and ambulances were immediately dispatched to the scene to provide assistance and assess the situation. Initial inspections found that the overturned boom lift had left one person injured and one man dead. Rescue workers provided first aid to the injured victim before transferring the casualty to Pluak Daeng Hospital for further treatment. Authorities have not yet released the identities of those involved. The cause of the incident remains under investigation. Officials are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the boom lift collapse and will proceed in accordance with established procedures once the inquiry is complete. The incident occurred within an active construction site inside the industrial estate. No further details regarding the project or the conditions leading up to the incident were immediately available. Investigators are continuing to investigate, to determine the exact cause of the boom lift overturning and whether any legal action or additional safety measures or actions may be required following the findings. Picture courtesy of NBT Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now NBT 31 May 2026 View full articleSat, 30 May 2026 21:13:52 +0000Do note: At BKK, elderly no longer have access to the official Fast Track line that LTR people get to use. Elderly now use the "priority line" which is next to the main immigration line, near the entrance to the Thai Citizen line.Sat, 30 May 2026 21:12:01 +0000You seem pretty switched on regarding Australia politics, budgets etc In the 90s we were debt free, 30 years later Australia's got a 1000 billion dollar debt. I'm not good at maths but just off the top of my head, that's spending over 30 billion dollars a year. Where did that money go, any ideas?Sat, 30 May 2026 21:10:34 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/navy-keeps-sattahip-submarine-dock-project-on-track-r2094/Sat, 30 May 2026 21:07:22 +0000Sat, 30 May 2026 21:07:22 +0000Actually, after 274 pages and a more-than-two-month-break, it would be nice to get an update from Cameroni. I admit: I’m curious.Sat, 30 May 2026 21:00:30 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/phuket-lifeguards-warn-tourists-after-venomous-man-o-war-r2093/Lifeguards in Phuket have issued warnings to tourists after a Portuguese man o’ war, a highly venomous marine creature, was found washed ashore at Kata Noi beach in Karon subdistrict, Mueang district. The discovery has prompted increased safety measures along several beaches, with officials warning that contact with the creature can cause severe pain and, in some cases, possible life-threatening reactions. Get today's headlines by email The alert follows reports of Portuguese man o’ war sightings at several other locations across Phuket, including Nai Harn beach, Ya Nui beach and Racha Island. The marine animal, often mistaken for a jellyfish, has long tentacles capable of delivering venom even after it has died, creating risks for beachgoers and swimmers. Officials said lifeguards and relevant agencies quickly installed warning signs along affected beaches and informed tourists to exercise caution, particularly when entering the sea. The warnings come as visitors continue to frequent beaches along the Andaman coast during the current travel period. Pictures courtesy of The Nation According to authorities, contact with a Portuguese man o’ war can result in swelling, burn-like rashes, intense burning pain, nausea, breathing difficulties and loss of consciousness. Because the tentacles can continue to release venom after the animal has washed ashore, officials stressed that people should avoid touching it under any circumstances. Chaninthorn Nareepen, a lifeguard stationed at Kata Noi beach, said he first spotted Portuguese man o’ war on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Following the sighting, officials moved to install warning signs to alert both beach visitors and those swimming in the sea. Authorities have advised anyone stung by a Portuguese man o’ war to immediately rinse the affected area with seawater and avoid using fresh water. They also urged victims to seek medical treatment as quickly as possible. The Nation reported that officials are continuing to monitor beaches across Phuket and other parts of the Andaman coast for further sightings. Tourists and local operators have been urged to follow official safety warnings and remain vigilant while visiting coastal areas. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Nation 31 May 2026Sat, 30 May 2026 21:00:14 +0000