THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 14 October 2024

[Georgealbert]

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/

[Georgealbert]

UPDATE
Rescue Workers Shocked by Lightning Strike That Killed Goalkeeper on Field, Ball Boy Miraculously Unharmed

 

 

The incident occurred while a seven-a-side football game was being played amid heavy rain, which eased as the match neared its end, when suddenly, two bolts of lightning struck behind the goalposts.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340570-thai-football-mourns-the-loss-of- pluak-daeng-united-goalkeeper-struck-by-lightning/?do=findComment&comment=19302583

 

 

[Georgealbert]

 

Man Shot in Restaurant, Collapses & Dies Near Police Station After Fleeing

 

 

A man was shot inside a restaurant and ran across the road in a desperate attempt to escape, only to collapse and die at the entrance of a police station

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340594-man-shot-in-restaurant-collapses-dies-near-police-station-after-fleeing/

[Georgealbert]

Chonburi Police Chief Transfers Deputy Investigator Amid Theft Scandal

 

 

The Commander of the Chonburi Provincial Police has signed an order to transfer the Deputy Investigator of Najomtien Police Station, to Chonburi Provincial Police headquarters amid allegations of orchestrating a major theft.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340599-chonburi-police-chief-transfers-deputy-investigator-amid-theft-scandal/

[Georgealbert]

Nonthaburi: Man Caught on CCTV Stealing Sandals for Sexual Gratification

 

 

This bizarre and troubling incident came to light after CCTV footage captured a man stealing sandals and using them for sexual gratification before fleeing the scene.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340598-nonthaburi-man-caught-on-cctv-stealing-sandals-for-sexual-gratification/

[Georgealbert]

Forklift Driver Crushed by One Ton of Steel Bars in Suphanburi

 

 

A forklift operator was killed instantly after the his forklift which was lifting a one ton of steel bars malfunctioned, causing the load to fall and crush him.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340600-forklift-driver-crushed-by-one-ton-of-steel-bars-in-suphanburi/

[Georgealbert]

Newborn Survives After Being Abandoned in Long Grass: Phetchabun

 

 

A newborn baby girl was rescued after being abandoned in long grass in Phetchabun province. The baby, wrapped in a blanket and placed inside a plastic bag, was found alive and is now under medical care.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340604-newborn-survives-after-being-abandoned-in-long-grass-phetchabun/

[Georgealbert]

Over 200 Vehicles Damaged After Municipality Resurfaces Road Without Warning Signs

 

 

More than 200 vehicles were damaged after the Trang Municipality resurfaced a road with asphalt without putting up any warning signs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340592-over-200-vehicles-damaged-after-municipality-resurfaces-road-without-warning-signs/

[Georgealbert]

Passenger Van Crashes into 18-Wheeler Truck, Passengers Injured

 

 

A passenger van collided with the rear of an 18-wheeler truck on the Mittraphap-Khon Kaen road, heading out of Nakhon Ratchasima towards Khon Kaen.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340601-passenger-van-crashes-into-18-wheeler-truck-passengers-injured/

[Georgealbert]

18 Year Old Man Climbs High Voltage Power Pole After Marital Dispute

 

 

An 18-year-old man in Rayong, climbed a 65 metre high-voltage power pole in a suicide attempt due to marital distress. Rescue workers had to contact his wife to convince him to come down safely.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340591-18 year-old-man-climbs-high-voltage-power-pole-after-marital-dispute/

[Georgealbert]

Man Kills Ex-Lover in Mae Sai After Financial Dispute, Police in Pursuit

 

 

A man fatally attacked his ex-lover with a knife after she ended their relationship. The suspect allegedly broke into the woman’s rental home in Mae Sai district, Chiang Rai and violently assaulted her, 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340596-man-kills-ex-lover-in-mae-sai-after-financial-dispute-police-in-pursuit/

[Georgealbert]

Police Locate Suspect Behind Hoax Threats to Korat Shopping Malls

 

 

An anonymous Facebook user posted alarming messages, claiming they were inside a shopping mall and intended to shoot someone at an unspecified time.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340615-police-locate-suspect-behind-hoax-threats-to-korat-shopping-malls/

[Georgealbert]

Construction Worker Found Dead with Knife in Head at Ratchaburi Worksite

 

 

A construction worker was found dead with a knife embedded in his right temple at his accommodation in Photharam District, Ratchaburi, under mysterious circumstances.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340617-construction-worker-found-dead-with-knife-in-head-at-ratchaburi-worksite/

[Georgealbert]

British Woman Detained at Ladprao Mall for Alleged Theft of Branded Cream

 

 

A British woman, 18, was apprehended by staff at a cosmetics store in a popular Ladprao mall for allegedly shoplifting a branded skincare cream. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340597-british-woman-detained-at-ladprao-mall-for-alleged-theft-of-branded-cream/

[Georgealbert]

Myanmarese Arrested for Harassment, Fakes Seizure & Breathing Problems for an Hour

 

 

Three Myanmar men, under the influence of alcohol, were involved in an incident where they harassed and attempted to assault a woman in Chachoengsao. At the police station one of the men pretended to have a seizure and appeared to have problems breathing for nearly an hour.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340618-myanmarese-arrested-for-harassment-fakes-seizure-breathing-problems-for-an-hour/

[webfact]

Poll: One-Third of Thais ‘Very Angry’ if Handout is Cancelled

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

A survey conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) has revealed that more than a third of Thai citizens would feel "very angry" if the government were to cancel the second phase of its digital wallet stimulus scheme.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340621-poll-one-third-of-thais-‘very-angry’-if-handout-is-cancelled/

 

[webfact]

Family Terrorised by Late-Night Machete-Wielding Intruder

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

A mother and daughter in Udon Thani were left terrified after a neighbour, identified as 23-year-old Chanon Chiaocharn, reportedly broke into their home late at night wielding a machete.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340622-family-terrorised-by-late-night-machete-wielding-intruder/

 

[webfact]

Teenage Husband Attacks Dorm in Dramatic Search for Wife

 

Picture courtesy: Khaosod

 

A 19-year-old man, Mr. Chok (name changed), stormed a dormitory in Pathum Thani late at night, searching for his 17-year-old estranged wife, Ms. A (name changed).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340624-teenage-husband-attacks-dorm-in-dramatic-search-for-wife/

 

[webfact]

Mae Sai Flood Recovery, River Safety Measures Enforced
by Krajangwit Johjit

 

CHIANG RAI (NNT) - The Flood, Storm, and Landslide Disaster Relief Operations Center has provided an update on recovery efforts in Mae Sai district, Chiang Rai province, where flash floods and mudslides have caused significant damage.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340625-mae-sai-flood-recovery-river-safety-measures-enforced/

 

[webfact]

Fraudulent Gold Sales: E-commerce Couple Face Charges

 

Picture: courtesy: Tnews

 

A scandal disrupted the online shopping world last month when Kornkanok "Mae Tuck" Suwanbut and her husband, Kanpon "Pa Bia" Rueng-aram, allegedly sold fake gold jewellery via social media live streams. The couple claimed the items were "99.99% pure" gold, enticing unwitting customers into purchasing these supposedly premium products.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340626-fraudulent-gold-sales-e-commerce-couple-face-charges/

 

[webfact]

Bangkok 'Pa Thong Ko' Stall Vandalised; Owner Denies Loan Involvement

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

On 13th October 2024, a fried dough (pa thong ko)  near the entrance of Soi Suk Sawat 35, Rat Burana District, Bangkok, was vandalised by a helmet-wearing gang. The stall, owned by 68-year-old Pratuang Niamteth, suffered extensive damage in the early hours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340627-bangkok-pa-thong-ko-stall-vandalised-owner-denies-loan-involvement/

 

[webfact]

Nationwide Alcohol Sales Ban Set for October 17th as Thailand Marks End of Buddhist Lent
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

The end of Buddhist Lent, Awk Phansa, will take place on Thursday, October 17th this year, and a nationwide sales ban on alcohol will be enforced for 24 hours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340629-nationwide-alcohol-sales-ban-set-for-october-17th-as-thailand-marks-end-of-buddhist-lent/

 

[Georgealbert]

Hit-and-Run Horror Leaves Grisly Scene on a Lopburi Road

 

 

 A hit-and-run collision left a man’s body dismembered and scattered all across the road, prompting rescue volunteers to have to collect the remains for an autopsy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340632-hit-and-run-horror-leaves-grisly-scene-on-a-lopburi-road/

[Georgealbert]

Tour Bus Carrying Malaysian Tourists Collides with 18-Wheeler in Sadao: 14 Injured

 

 

A tour bus carrying Malaysian tourists collided with an 18-wheeler truck, resulting in 14 injuries. The crash took place near the Plant Quarantine Station in Samnak Kham, Sadao District, a few kilometres from the Sadao checkpoint.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340648-tour-bus-carrying-malaysian-tourists-collides-with-18-wheeler-in-sadao-14-injured/

[snoop1130]

Thai Baht weakens as government pushes for lower rates

 

File photo for reference only

 

The Thai baht has started to lose value this month, leading to speculation that its recent rally could be losing momentum. This comes as conflict increases between Thailand's government and its central bank.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340658-thai-baht-weakens-as-government-pushes-for-lower-rates/

 

[snoop1130]

Thai worker killed by leftover ammunition in Israeli orchard

 

Image: NPR

 

The explosion in northern Israel that claimed the life of 42 year old Thai worker Nisan Meerum, prompted the Ministry of Labour to extend its condolences and seek answers from the Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA) regarding the deployment of Thai labourers in a closed military zone.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340660-thai-worker-killed-by-leftover-ammunition-in-israeli-orchard/

 

[snoop1130]

Pheu Thai confident on referendum despite double-majority dispute

 

Image: ASEAN Skyline/Facebook

 

The Pheu Thai Party remains optimistic that the referendum on constitutional amendments will proceed early next year, despite disagreements regarding the double-majority requirement in the referendum bill.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340661-pheu-thai-confident-on-referendum-despite-double-majority-dispute/

 

[snoop1130]

Short changed: Bolt rider stunned by unexpected 2 baht fare

 

Image courtesy of the Bolt Rider, Ruslän Fäteehah

 

A Bolt rider received a surprising fare of only 2 baht from a customer, leaving both parties bewildered. The incident occurred recently when a Facebook user shared their experience in the Facebook group Bolt Drivers Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340662-short-changed-bolt-rider-stunned-by-unexpected-2-baht-fare/

 

[snoop1130]

Ex-Officer Nabbed for Stealing 10 Million Baht

 

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A former special operations officer of the Department of Corrections, accused of stealing 10 million baht from state funds, has been arrested. The 36-year-old suspect, Pornchai Paripreecha, was caught in a barbecue diner in Nong Khai, reportedly waiting for his wife to bring him money.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340663-ex-officer-nabbed-for-stealing-10-million-baht/

 

[snoop1130]

Woman Arrested in Thailand for Fake Mall Shooting Threats

 

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In Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, a 31-year-old woman was arrested for fabricating shooting threats aimed at local malls through a series of Facebook posts. The suspect, known as Bang-on, was detained yesterday at her home in Pak Thong Chai district. The hoax exploited past traumas in the community, leading to heightened fears and increased security measures at the locations mentioned.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340615-police-locate-suspect-behind-hoax-threats-to-korat-shopping-malls/?do=findComment&comment=19304142