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Crime Pattaya Bolt Driver Threatened by Gun-Wielding Man
Pictures courtesy of SiamChon A late-night ride-hailing job took a terrifying turn for a 31-year-old Bolt driver in Pattaya, after a woman being pursued by an armed man leapt into his vehicle in a panic. The incident occurred around 02:09 on 7 July in Soi Arunothai 1, pattaya. Mr Arnon who drives for the Bolt ride-hailing platform, recounted the frightening encounter to and has filed a police report. According to Mr Arnon, he received a booking to pick up a passenger from Soi Arunothai 1. Upon arrival, however, he was not met by the person who had placed the booking. Instead, a small, dark-skinned woman appeared suddenly and jumped into his vehicle in distress, urgently pleading with him to drive off. Moments later, a man of medium build, dressed in a long-sleeved jacket and jeans, came running after her, brandishing a handgun. The assailant reportedly struck the vehicle with the weapon’s handle and demanded that the woman get out of the car, warning Mr Arnon not to drive away. Fearing for everyone’s safety, Mr Arnon lowered the window and asked the pair to talk calmly. However, their heated exchange continued. The woman then insisted he drive immediately and as the man briefly let his guard down, Mr Arnon seized the opportunity to speed away. He monitored the situation through his rear-view mirror but was not followed or fired upon. “I was genuinely afraid he’d shoot,” Mr Arnon said. “After dropping the woman off safely, I decided to warn others by sharing my experience with fellow riders and the media. We all need to stay alert.” Mr Arnon later reported the incident at Pattaya City Police Station, speaking with Pol. Lt. Col. Itthiporn Tangchuthaweesap. He urged authorities to identify and arrest the suspect before a more serious incident occurs. He also issued a warning to fellow ride-share drivers, particularly those accepting jobs at night, to exercise caution, especially if the person who enters the vehicle does not match the booking details. Police are now reviewing CCTV footage provided by Mr Arnon to aid in their investigation. Adapted by Asean Now from SiamChon 2025-07-08 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 8 July 2025
Australian Tourist Found Dead After Massage on Koh Samui Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A 43-year-old Australian man was found dead in a massage parlour on the island of Koh Samui, after staff initially believed he had fallen asleep following a massage session. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366027-australian-tourist-found-dead-after-massage-on-koh-samui/ -
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Community Australian Tourist Found Dead After Massage on Koh Samui
Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A 43-year-old Australian man was found dead in a massage parlour on the island of Koh Samui, after staff initially believed he had fallen asleep following a massage session. Local police from Bo Phut Station received a report at approximately 07:00 on 7 July and responded to the scene at a massage establishment in Bo Phut subdistrict, Koh Samui district, Surat Thani province. The deceased was identified only as Christopher, a resident of Brisbane. Police officers, along with doctors from Koh Samui Hospital, attended the scene to examine the body and arrange for an autopsy. According to Ms Premyupa 47, a staff member who discovered the body, the man arrived at the massage parlour shortly after midnight, walking barefoot and alone. He requested a traditional oil massage, paying 400 baht for a one-hour session, which she completed as scheduled. After the massage, the man told Ms Premyupa he wished to rest on the massage bed. She left him briefly and returned about ten minutes later to find him asleep. As he appeared to be resting comfortably, she did not disturb him and went to attend to other clients. Ms Premyupa stated she could still hear the man snoring around 04:00. However, when she returned later to wake him, she discovered he was unresponsive. She immediately alerted other staff and called for emergency medical assistance. Medics arrived shortly after but confirmed the man had died. The body was found in one of four adjacent massage areas on the second floor of an building, each measuring approximately 2 by 3 metres and equipped with a bed. The deceased was lying diagonally across the bed, both legs hanging off the side. Police said the man had been holidaying in Thailand with his wife, but had visited the massage parlour alone from his nearby accommodation. Authorities are awaiting the results of a post-mortem examination to confirm the cause of death. At this stage, there are no signs of foul play. Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-07-08 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 8 July 2025
Thailand Rethinks Tourism Strategy After 34% Plunge in Chinese Arrivals Picture courtesy of Kasikorn Research Centre Thailand's tourism sector is in a bind as Chinese visitor numbers slump, forcing tourism bodies to reassess targets and boost their efforts to attract tourists. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366026-thailand-rethinks-tourism-strategy-after-34-plunge-in-chinese-arrivals/ -
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Tourism Thailand Rethinks Tourism Strategy After 34% Plunge in Chinese Arrivals
Picture courtesy of Kasikorn Research Centre Thailand's tourism sector is in a bind as Chinese visitor numbers slump, forcing tourism bodies to reassess targets and boost their efforts to attract tourists. In the first half of 2025, arrivals from China plummeted by 34%, with only 2,265,556 visitors recorded, putting China behind Malaysia, which welcomed 2,299,897 despite a smaller decrease of 5.58%. Overall, the country accommodated 16,685,466 international tourists during the first six months of 2025, marking a 4.66% year-on-year decline. Sisdivachr Cheewaratanaporn of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) predicts Chinese arrivals might reach only 5 million this year, significantly below the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) earlier target of 6.9 million. “If we market effectively and stimulate demand, we might see up to 6 million visitors,” Cheewaratanaporn explained. “But that’s still less than the 6.7 million we had in 2024.” Despite the downturn, Thanapol Cheewarattanaporn, President of ATTA, emphasised China's continued importance to Thailand's tourism economy, stating, “Reducing our reliance completely is difficult.” The government is being urged to take swift action to restore confidence among Chinese tourists. “It’s quite slow now; half the year has passed,” noted Cheewarattanaporn. “The private sector cannot work in isolation; the government must step in.” Following the Cabinet's approval of a ฿3.96 billion economic stimulus budget, TAT is planning to dedicate funds to strengthen the charter flight market from China. ATTA awaits a clear strategy to coordinate marketing activities for the rest of the year, a challenging task given global uncertainties and changes in Chinese travel patterns. To address this, ATTA will spearhead the Roadshow to China 2025 campaign from 27 July to 2 August, visiting Chongqing, Lanzhou, and Hangzhou. This initiative aims to reconnect Thai tourism operators with Chinese travel companies, promoting destinations and services through business matching. The move seeks to revive demand in the wake of COVID-19 disruptions and shifts in Chinese consumer habits, which led to a 30 to 40% drop in early 2025 arrivals, as reported by The Nation. The effort underscores Thailand's urgent need to adapt its strategies to return to pre-pandemic tourism levels while navigating an evolving global travel landscape. Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-07-08 -
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Is Peace Possible
CAIRO (Reuters) -Israel's refusal to allow the free and safe entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza remains the main obstacle to progress in the ceasefire talks being held in Qatar, Palestinian sources told Reuters on Monday. The two sources said mediators hosted one indirect round of ceasefire talks between Palestinian militant group Hamas and Israeli officials earlier on Monday, and talks were expected to resume in the evening. (Reporting by Nidal al Mughrabi, writing by Jana Choukeir; editing by Mark Heinrich) Related video: 'Netanyahu wants to perpetuate status quo: No agreement, no political framework, no Gaza withdrawal' (France 24) Israeli refusal to allow safe entry of Gaza aid stalls truce talks, Palestinian sources say
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