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Crime Fugitive Hides in Water Service Duct to Evade Police, Rescue Team Called In
Picture courtesy of Matichon A dramatic arrest unfolded on 10 May, after a man wanted on theft charges attempted to evade police by climbing through a ceiling space and then hiding inside a water service duct. The suspect was eventually removed with assistance from a local rescue team and taken into custody. Police Lieutenant Colonel Siraphop Bualuang, Deputy Superintendent of Investigation at Pak Khlong Rangsit Police Station, together with Police Captain Itthiphon Phuttharaksa and a team of investigators, led the operation to apprehend Mr. Atthawit, who was wanted under an arrest warrant issued by the Nonthaburi Provincial Court (No. J.637/2567 dated 8 May 2025). He is accused of theft from an employer. Officers had traced the suspect to a flat in Building 8 of the Pla Thong housing project in Bang Phun Subdistrict, Mueang District, Pathum Thani Province. When police arrived, Mr. Atthawit fled through the ceiling space and into an adjacent room, eventually wedging himself inside a narrow veryical utility shaft used for water piping. Police were initially unable to retrieve him and had to call in a rescue team to assist in the extraction. It took over 30 minutes of careful manoeuvring before Mr. Atthawit was finally removed from the tight space and brought down safely. He was then taken in a dishevelled state to Pak Khlong Rangsit Police Station for interrogation and legal proceedings. Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-05-11. -
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Transport AOT Unveils Ambitious New Phase for Suvarnabhumi Airport: Fourth Runway & South Terminal
Picture courtesy of Matichon. Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT) has announced a major revision of its Suvarnabhumi Airport development masterplan, aiming to significantly increase passenger capacity and strengthen Thailand’s status as a regional aviation hub. Ms. Paweena Jariyathitipong, Acting President and Executive Vice President for Engineering and Construction, revealed on Wednesday that AOT is in the process of revising the Suvarnabhumi development blueprint to accommodate up to 150 million passengers annually by 2031, more than double its current capacity of 65 million. The revised masterplan is expected to be completed by August or September 2025 and will then be submitted to the Cabinet for approval. A key feature of the plan includes the construction of an 81,000-square-metre East Terminal, designed to handle an additional 15 million passengers annually. This project, requiring an investment of 13.52 billion baht, is slated for Cabinet review before moving forward to the bidding and construction stages. The expansion doesn’t stop there. Ms. Paweena detailed plans for a massive South Terminal covering 1.597 million square metres with 150 aircraft bays. In tandem, a fourth runway, Runway 4, will be constructed, boosting flight handling capacity to 120 flights per hour and accommodating 70 million passengers. This phase of the project now has an estimated cost of 170 billion baht, an increase from the previously projected 150 billion. The current phase of Suvarnabhumi (termed the “Existing Phase”) allows for 65 million passengers, 94 flights per hour, and 79 gates over a 516,000-square-metre area. The new projects aim to vastly expand these capabilities. Ms. Paweena emphasised that while the investments are significant, they will not negatively impact AOT’s financial stability. Funding sources will include internal revenue and low-interest loans, including those from international lenders. More concrete financial details are expected to be finalised by September or October 2025. In addition, AOT is seeking investors to lease and develop two prime land plots surrounding the airport. The first, a 548-rai plot, is strategically located near the airport’s public transport hub and major roads such as Suvarnabhumi Roads 2 and 4, Lat Krabang Road, and Bangna-Trad Road. The second, a 462-rai plot accessible via Lat Krabang-Wat Sriwareenoi Road, is considered ideal for an entertainment complex. These developments represent a bold step forward in Thailand’s aviation infrastructure, positioning Suvarnabhumi Airport as a global gateway with world-class facilities and connectivity. Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-05-11. -
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Accident Death of 23-Year-Old Man After Fall from Samut Prakan Apartment
Picture courtesy of Khaosod. An incident unfolded in Samut Prakan on the morning of 10 May, when a 23-year-old man was found dead after falling from a five-storey apartment building. The man’s body was discovered in the car park of the building, located in the Thaiban Mai subdistrict of Mueang District. According to police from the Mueang Samut Prakan Police Station, who received the emergency call at approximately 07:30, the young man fell from the fourth floor of the apartment where he had been living alone for just two weeks. The body was found lying on the road beside a damaged four-door pickup truck. Investigators believe the victim’s body struck the roof of the vehicle before hitting the ground, resulting in multiple fractures and a severe head wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police, along with forensic officers and a local rescue foundation, examined the man’s room on the fourth floor. Inside, they found a mattress, some personal belongings, and at the rear balcony, cannabis products, kratom plants, and drug paraphernalia. There were no signs of a struggle or forced entry. Neighbours reported hearing an unusual loud cry coming from above just before the man’s body was found on the ground. No witnesses saw the fall itself, but the sound drew attention to the tragic aftermath. The body has been sent to the Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute in Ramathibodi Hospital for a full autopsy. Authorities are in the process of contacting the man’s relatives to arrange religious rites. Police are continuing their investigation and have not yet ruled out any possibility regarding the circumstances of the fall. Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-05-11. -
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Crime Government Cracks Down on Illegal Tour Operators and Unlicensed Guides Nationwide
File picture courtesy of Khaosod. The government has launched a nationwide crackdown on illegal tour operators and unlicensed tour guides, warning of strict penalties including fines of up to 500,000 baht and prison sentences of up to two years. Deputy Government Spokesperson, Ms. Sasikarn Wattanajan, announced on 9 May that the Ministry of Tourism and Sports has joined forces with five key agencies, namely, the Office of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, the Department of Business Development, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), the Tourist Police Bureau, and the Immigration Bureau, to form a special task force named the Joint Operations Centre for Tackling Proxy Tour Businesses (ศปต.). The centre has been established to intensify efforts against “nominee” tour companies, those illegally using Thai nationals as business fronts for foreign operators and unlicensed tour guides. The aim is to raise tourism industry standards and ensure the safety and legality of services provided to both domestic and international visitors. From October 2024 to March 2025, inspections were carried out on 940 tour companies and 338 guides. Violations included operating without a licence, failing to display permits, and not providing insurance for tourists. Among tour guides, common infractions involved working without a licence and not carrying the required work assignment documentation. Penalties for unlicensed tour operators include a fine of up to 500,000 baht or imprisonment for up to two years, or both. Unlicensed guides face up to a 100,000 baht fine or one year in prison. All tour promotions must clearly display a valid licence number, the company’s name, and its official address. Only licensed guides are permitted to lead tours. The government is urging the public to report suspected violations via the Department of Tourism’s official Facebook page or by emailing. Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-05-11. -
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Fire Major Fire Guts Rubber Processing Factory in Chonburi
Pictures courtesy of Khaosod. A massive fire broke out at a well-known rubber processing factory in Chonburi in the early hours of the morning of 10 May, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky and forcing more than 50 workers to flee for their lives. The blaze erupted just after midnight in Moo 7, Tha Boonmee subdistrict, Koh Chan district. Officers from Koh Chan Police Station rushed to the scene alongside over 20 fire engines from various emergency response units. When they arrived, they were met with intense flames and heavy smoke engulfing the premises. Firefighters battled the blaze for more than six hours and were finally able to bring it under control around 06:00. However, the factory, reportedly involved in the cutting, shredding, and reprocessing of rubber for export, was extensively damaged, with more than 90% of the facility destroyed. At the time of the incident, approximately 50 employees were inside the building. All managed to escape, though the chaotic scene saw workers sprinting for safety amid the inferno. Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the fire or provide an estimate of the financial losses incurred. Forensic teams from Region 2 are conducting a thorough investigation to collect evidence and identify what sparked the fire. Police will also be interviewing relevant individuals to support the inquiry and ensure all legal procedures are followed. Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-05-11. -
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Accident Father Weeps Over Daughter’s Body After Fatal Motorbike Crash with Parked Lorry
Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A 25-year-old medical assistant lost her life in a road crash on the evening of 10 May, after her motorcycle crashed into the rear of a parked lorry trailer in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province. The incident occurred at around 20:00, on Highway 356, near kilometre marker 9, in Pak Kran subdistrict. Pol Lt Col Manoch Ritthipoon, an investigator from Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Police Station, arrived at the scene along with rescue workers from the Ayutthaya Ruamjai Foundation. The victim, who worked as a medical assistant at a clinic in Bang Pa-In district, was found dead at the scene. Her blue Honda motorcycle, registered in Ayutthaya, was wedged underneath the rear of a trailer that had been detached from a lorry and left parked on the roadside. The impact had been so severe that she was killed instantly. The trailer, bearing Saraburi registration, had been left on the roadside with a tree branch attached as a warning marker. A lorry, registered from Saraburi, was found parked nearby with its hazard lights on. According to the lorry driver, the vehicle had suffered a tyre blowout earlier, prompting him to park on the shoulder of the road. He said he had placed warning barriers approximately 50 metres from the vehicle before detaching the trailer and driving to find a tyre repair centre. Upon returning, he found rescue teams already at the scene and learned that a motorbike had crashed into the trailer, resulting in a fatality. In a heartbreaking moment, the victim’s father arrived shortly after the incident. Upon seeing his daughter’s body, he collapsed in grief, embracing her lifeless form and weeping uncontrollably. Police have launched an investigation into the incident and are collecting evidence. The young woman’s body has been transferred to a hospital for examination before being released to her family. Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-05-11.
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