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Community Runners Baffled as Phantom Run Lacks Organisers, Confusion Over “Run For Destination 2025”
UPDATE Bangkok Authorities Ban Future Events by No-Show Run Organisers Picture courtesy of Khaosod. Bangkok authorities have banned an event organiser from holding two upcoming races following a farcical no-show event over the weekend that left hundreds of runners stranded and outraged. Prapas Luengsirinapa, Chief of the Environmental Office of Din Daeng District under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), confirmed that an order was issued to prohibit Tonson 99 Sports Complex Co. from organising two additional running events they had applied for in July. The company was behind Sunday’s now-infamous “Run For Destination” event at Rama IX Park, where participants, both Thai and foreign, turned up early only to find no organisers present, no race officials and no event management. Runners, who had each paid up to 450 baht to take part, were met with nothing more than a start line gate and a mobile toilet truck. Adding to the confusion, the banner at the start line bizarrely read “Run For Destination 2025”, but below it in smaller print, the date was marked as Sunday, 28th May 2028. This glaring inconsistency baffled attendees even further, especially since the organiser’s own Facebook page had confirmed the race would take place on Sunday, 25 May 2025. Police were called to the scene as disgruntled runners began to suspect they had been scammed. Formal complaints have since been lodged. Tonson 99 Sports Complex Co. had also sought permission to host two more running events: • “Love To Run”, scheduled for 20 July at Lumpini Park, and • “Colourful Running Day”, planned for 28 July at Chatuchak Park. Both events have now been officially cancelled by City Hall, which oversees the parks. It remains unclear how many runners had paid in advance for these July events or whether any refunds will be issued. The whereabouts of the organisers are also unknown, raising further suspicions that they may now be “running from justice”. Investigations into the incident are ongoing. Adapted by Asean Now from Khoasod 2025-05-28. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 28 May 2025
School Transport Van Speeds Through Railway Barrier in Chonburi Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A van carrying schoolchildren tempted disaster after it drove through a railway crossing barrier just moments before a train passed through, sparking widespread concern about safety at the frequently breached crossing in Phan Thong district, Chonburi. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362007-school-transport-van-speeds-through-railway-barrier-in-chonburi/ -
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Community School Transport Van Speeds Through Railway Barrier in Chonburi
Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A van carrying schoolchildren tempted disaster after it drove through a railway crossing barrier just moments before a train passed through, sparking widespread concern about safety at the frequently breached crossing in Phan Thong district, Chonburi. The incident, captured on video and widely shared on social media via the Facebook page Khao Yai Phan Thong-Chonburi, shows a covered pick-up truck modified for school transport carrying a group of female students. The footage reveals the driver edging forward before suddenly accelerating around the lowered barrier, just seconds ahead of an oncoming train. The students inside the van appeared visibly panicked and fearful. The post accompanying the video criticised the driver’s recklessness, saying: “Just wait a bit longer, it’s not worth risking our children’s lives. Where is the safety in Phan Thong?” Reporters visited the site of the incident at a railway crossing near the Baan Ua-Arthorn housing estate in Phan Thong Subdistrict. The barrier was functioning normally and operated on an automatic system. Local resident, Auntie Jamnian, who lives nearby, described the moment: “I heard the train’s horn blaring very loudly. When I ran outside, I saw the school van had just gone through the barrier, and the train passed by seconds later. It was incredibly dangerous.” She added that this particular crossing lacks an on-site attendant and vehicles often ignore the barriers, crossing dangerously close to oncoming trains. “There have been multiple accidents here in the past, some with injuries, others fatal,” she warned. “Drivers need to be more cautious, especially those responsible for children.” The incident has reignited calls for stricter enforcement and improved safety measures at unmanned railway crossings. Adapted by Asean Now from Khoasod 2025-05-28. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 28 May 2025
Thai Father-in-Law Kills Daughter’s Partner Over ‘Lack of Respect’ Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A 65-year-old man has admitted to fatally attacking his daughter’s partner with a machete after accusing the victim of showing no respect during their brief relationship. The incident has shocked the local community and reignited discussions on family violence and tolerance. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362005-thai-father-in-law-kills-daughter’s-partner-over-‘lack-of-respect’/
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