THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 13 October 2024

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Top 10 Thai Universities Ranked Globally, Chulalongkorn Leads

 

 

In the recently released Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025 (THE WUR 2025), 10 leading Thai universities have been recognised on the global stage, with Chulalongkorn University securing the top spot in the country. The prestigious rankings include over 2,000 universities from more than 115 countries worldwide.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340514-top-10-thai-universities-ranked-globally-chulalongkorn-leads/

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Man Arrested for Attacking Disabled Sister and Children in Chumphon

 

 

A man has been arrested in Chumphon province for allegedly abusing his disabled sister and three children. The suspect was reportedly under the influence of drugs and alcohol at the time of the abuse.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340521-man-arrested-for-attacking-disabled-sister-and-children-in-chumphon/

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Former Insurance Agent Arrested for Defrauding Abbot of Over 100,000 Baht
 

 

A former insurance agent was arrested for defrauding an abbot of more than 100,000 baht. The woman, aged 34, from Songkhla, confessed to using the money for personal gain.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340522-former-insurance-agent-arrested-for-defrauding-abbot-of-over-100000-baht/

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67-Year-Old Woman Fatally Attacked by Knife-Wielding Man in Surat Thani

 

 

A 67-year-old woman was killed by a knife-wielding man while riding her electric motorcycle. The attack took place on the road in front of the Khlong Sila Sub-District Health Promotion Hospital.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340537-67-year-old-woman-fatally-attacked-by-knife-wielding-man-in-surat-thani/

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Cool Temperatures Hit Doi Inthanon: 9°C, New Attractions to Open for 2024 Tourist Season

 

The cool season has arrived early in Chiang Mai, with temperatures dropping to 9°C at Doi Inthanon. In anticipation of the 2024 tourist season, the head of Doi Inthanon National Park has announced the opening of two new “unseen” attractions for the first time

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340523-cool-temperatures-hit-doi-inthanon-9°c-new-attractions-to-open-for-2024-tourist-season/

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University Student Dies After Collision with Truck in Chonburi

 

 

A university student riding a motorcycle collided with a parked pickup truck, lost control, and was tragically crushed by a passing truck.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340539-university-student-dies-after-collision-with-truck-in-chonburi/

 

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Police Raid Nonthaburi Karaoke Bar Catering to Vietnamese Nationals: Weapons & Drugs Seized

 

 

A police team raided an unregistered karaoke bar located in Nonthaburi. The raid was conducted following reports of illegal drug activity and the venue operating beyond legal hours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340524-police-raid-nonthaburi-karaoke-bar-catering-to-vietnamese-nationals-weapons-drugs-seized/

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Hotel Cleaner Arrested for Stealing From Guests in Patong

 

 

A hotel cleaner has been arrested after allegedly stealing $1,800 from three foreign tourists staying at a Patong hotel.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340525-hotel-cleaner-arrested-for-stealing-from-guests-in-patong/

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Trang Man Confesses to Shooting Neighbour After Argument Escalates

 

 

A 66-year-old Trang resident has confessed to shooting his neighbour, a 56-year-old retired civil servant from the Ministry of Public Health, following a dispute.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340527-trang-man-confesses-to-shooting-neighbour-after-argument-escalates/

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Woman Falls from Fifth Floor of Major Lat Phrao Mall, Cause Under Investigation

 

 

A 30-year-old woman tragically fell from the fifth floor of a well-known shopping mall in the Lat Phrao area of Bangkok, with investigators discovering mysterious footprints near the balcony railing.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340540-woman-falls-from-fifth-floor-of-major-lat-phrao-mall-cause-under-investigation/

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Farmer in Sa Kaeo Discovers Unlikely Culprit Behind Missing Chickens

 

 

A local farmer in Aranyaprathet, Sa Kaeo province, on October 12, found that the cause of her disappearing chickens was not theft, but a large python.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340528-farmer-in-sa-kaeo-discovers-unlikely-culprit-behind-missing-chickens/

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Pickup Truck Driver Falls Asleep, Crashes into 2 Motorcycles, Leaving 1 Dead & 1 Injured

 

 

The incident occurred on the Chak Kapok-Kruea Sahaphat Road in Si Racha, resulting in the death of one man and serious injuries to a woman. The accident happened when a pickup truck swerved across the lane and collided with two oncoming motorcycles.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340541-pickup-truck-driver-falls-asleep-crashes-into-2-motorcycles-leaving-1-dead-1-injured/

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Flash Flood Claims Life, Homes Swept Away in Yala

 

 

Authorities in Yala province are assessing the damage after heavy rains triggered flash floods in Betong and Than To districts, particularly affecting Ayeryarwaddy Subdistrict. Two houses were washed away, claiming the life of a 66-year-old man, while three other residents survived by clinging to a tree.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340542-flash-flood-claims-life-homes-swept-away-in-yala/

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Government Official Arrested for Embezzling Over 10 Million Baht

 

 

A government official was apprehended by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) after evading capture for allegedly embezzling over 10 million baht in public funds.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340543-government-official-arrested-for-embezzling-over-10-million-baht/

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Disabled Man Sets Himself on Fire Before Jumping Off Bridge: Sing Buri

 

 

A disabled man set himself on fire before jumping from a bridge into the Noi River in Sing Buri province, claiming he was following instructions from Lord Shiva. Locals, however, suspect that drug-induced hallucinations may have influenced his actions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340546-disabled-man-sets-himself-on-fire-before-jumping-off-bridge-sing-buri/

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Father Sets House Ablaze After Argument with 16-Year-Old Son: Sisaket

 

 

A violent confrontation between a 39 year old father and his 16 year old son in Sisaket, escalated into arson when the father set their home on fire using a gas cylinder. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340547-father-sets-house-ablaze-after-argument-with-16-year-old-son sisaket/

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Fatal Motorcycle Accident Near Pattaya Claims One Life

 

 

A collision occurred on Soi Nernplub Wan, near the entrance of Mab Yai Lia Soi 49/1, claiming the life of a Thai motorcyclist, who was almost decapitated.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340548-fatal-motorcycle-accident-near-pattaya-claims-one-life/

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Latvian Man Arrested at Phuket Airport for Computer Data Crimes Linked to Pattaya

 

 

A 47-year-old Latvian man, wanted for computer data-related offences in Pattaya, was apprehended by authorities at Phuket International Airport.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1340560-latvian-man-arrested-at-phuket-airport-for-computer-data-crimes-linked-to-pattaya/

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Off-Duty Police Volunteer Shoots Neighbour Amid Feud in Suphan Buri
 

 

An off-duty police volunteer fatally shot his neighbour during a heated confrontation. The shooting took place on the Phai Khwang irrigation canal road in Suphan Buri.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1340569-off-duty-police-volunteer-shoots-neighbour-amid-feud-in-suphan-buri/

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Thai Football Mourns the Loss of  Pluak Daeng United Goalkeeper, Struck by Lightning

 

 

The Thai football community is in mourning following the tragic loss of “Art” Kittisak Fufung, the goalkeeper for Pluak Daeng United, a team from Rayong, competing in Thai League 3. Kittisak passed away after being struck by lightning in Rayong Province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340570-thai-football-mourns-the-loss-of- pluak-daeng-united-goalkeeper-struck-by-lightning/

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Scottish Tourist on Cannabis, Suffers Hallucinations & Causes Public Disturbance: Pattaya

 

 

A 55-year-old Scottish tourist experienced a severe reaction after consuming an excessive amount of cannabis, leading to a public disturbance that required police intervention.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340576-scottish-tourist-on-cannabis-suffers-hallucinations-causes-public-disturbance-pattaya/

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