THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 10 November 2024

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Thaksin accused of undermining Thai monarchy, court decision imminent

 

Picture courtesy of Thairath
 

Former Thailand Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has not yet provided testimony in a legal case where both he and the ruling Pheu Thai Party face serious allegations. The accusations suggest attempts to undermine Thailand’s constitutional monarchy. This development comes as the deadline for public prosecutors to submit their findings to the Constitutional Court is fast approaching.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343017-thaksin-accused-of-undermining-thai-monarchy-court-decision-imminent/

 

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French Tourist Rescued After Self-Harm Incident in Phuket Hotel

 

 

Phuket City Police responded swiftly to aid a French tourist who had inflicted self-harm in a hotel room on Phuket Road, in the Talat Yai area. The 34-year-old man was discovered by hotel staff after exhibiting distressing behaviour

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343058-french-tourist-rescued-after-self-harm-incident-in-phuket-hotel/

 

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Chinese Tourist Rescued After Snorkeling Incident in Similan Islands
 

 

A dramatic rescue operation unfolded on November 9, as Thai authorities rushed to save a 27 year old Chinese tourist who lost consciousness while snorkelling in the Similan Islands and was not wearing a life jacket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343100-chinese-tourist-rescued-after-snorkeling-incident-in-similan-islands/

 

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Cyber Police Arrest Loan Shark Charging 15% Interest, Seize Guns, Land Deeds, and Vehicles
 

 

Police from the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) have arrested a woman operating an unlicensed loan business, charging high interest rates and accepting firearms, land deeds, and vehicles as collateral.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343080-cyber-police-arrest-loan-shark-charging-15-interest-seize-guns-land-deeds-and-vehicles/

 

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Fire Destroys Eight Army Residences at Vibhavadi Camp in Surat Thani

 

 

A fire broke out late at night, damaging eight army residences at the Vibhavadi Rangsit Camp in Surat Thani. Authorities and military personnel scrambled to control the blaze and salvage property from the affected buildings.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343081-fire-destroys-eight-army-residences-at-vibhavadi-camp-in-surat-thani/

 

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Serious Crash in Surin Province Between Pickup and Truck
 

 

A serious collision occurred on a bridge near the Thatoom Highway Police Box in Thatoom District prompted an emergency response early morning. A pickup truck collided with the rear of a trailer transporting a rice harvester, leaving one person injured and trapped inside the vehicle.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343096-serious-crash-in-surin-province-between-pickup-and-truck/

 

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Swarm of Bees and Wasps Attack Buddhist Kathin Procession in Nakhon Ratchasima

 

Picture of the sound system courtesy of Matichon.
 

A Buddhist Kathin procession in Nakhon Ratchasima, took a frightening turn, when a swarm of bees and wasps, startled by loud bass music, attacked participants, leaving more than 30 people injured.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343088-swarm-of-bees-and-wasps-attack-buddhist-kathin-procession-in-nakhon-ratchasima/

 

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Tour Bus Accident in Surin Leaves 11 Injured

 

 

A tour bus traveling from Chanthaburi to Roi Et crashed after veering off the road near kilometre marker 9+550 on Highway 2081 in Tha Tum District, Surin Province. 
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343087-tour-bus-accident-in-surin-leaves-11-injured/

 

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Authorities Arrest Two Drug Dealers and Gun Possessor at Ta Phraya Border in Sa Kaeo

 

 

In a coordinated effort, the Immigration Police of Sa Kaeo, in collaboration with the Ta Phraya Police Station and local military forces, successfully apprehended two suspects involved in the illegal drug trade and the possession of firearms at the border area of Ta Phraya District in Sa Kaeo province.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343091-authorities-arrest-two-drug-dealers-and-gun-possessor-at-ta-phraya-border-in-sa-kaeo/

 

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Outbreak of Gastrointestinal Illness in Rayong’s Klaeng District Affects Nearly 1,000
 

 

A serious gastrointestinal illness outbreak has impacted nearly 1,000 students across two schools in Klaeng District, Rayong Province, with symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea raising concerns of a potential norovirus spread.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343089-outbreak-of-gastrointestinal-illness-in-rayong’s-klaeng-district-affects-nearly-1000/

 

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Navy Region 1 Assists Stranded Fishing Boat in Trat Waters
 

 

Navy Region 1 (NR1) quickly mobilised to assist a stranded fishing and tourist boat, “Heng Heng Nawa 1,” which was reported to be lost at sea near Trat. The boat, carrying five tourists and a crew member, went missing after setting out on a fishing trip.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343092-navy-region-1-assists-stranded-fishing-boat-in-trat-waters/

 

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Bangkok Governor Pushes to Settle BTS Debt of 14 Billion Baht After Court Dismisses Case

 

 

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has announced plans to request Bangkok’s City Council approval for a 14.5 billion baht payment to the Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS). This move follows the Administrative Court’s decision on November 4 to deny a new review of the case, previously ruled on by Thailand’s Supreme Administrative Court.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343083-bangkok-governor-pushes-to-settle-bts-debt-of-14-billion-baht-after-court-dismisses-case/

 

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LGBT Man Takes His Own Life, Family Believes It's Due to Black Magic
 

 

An incident unfolded in the Ratchaburana district of Bangkok when a 41-year-old LGBT man, was found dead in his home after taking his own life. The authorities were alerted to the situation when his family discovered his lifeless body hanging from a beam in his living room.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343084-lgbt-man-takes-his-own-life-family-believes-its-due-to-black-magic/

 

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Teenager Severely Injured in Knife Attack in Samut Prakan

 

 

Police in Samut Prakan were alerted to a violent assault involving a knife that left a 15-year-old male seriously injured. The incident occurred in Soi Boonsiri, where the teenager was found with deep wounds to his head and both arms, bleeding heavily and in critical condition.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343085-teenager-severely-injured-in-knife-attack-in-samut-prakan/

 

[Georgealbert]

Local Official Found Murdered in Pathum Thani Home
 

 

In a chilling incident, a 57-year-old local official was found dead in her home in Klong Sam, Pathum Thani, with multiple stab wounds to the neck. Police reported no signs of struggle in the premises or missing belongings.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343086-local-official-found-murdered-in-pathum-thani-home/

 

[Georgealbert]

Passenger Causes Disturbance on Korean Air Flight, Demanding Crew Seat Near Emergency Exit
 

 

A passenger caused a disturbance on a Korean Air flight from Bangkok to Incheon, insisting on sitting in a crew-designated seat near the emergency exit. The passenger, only identified as Mr. A and not a Korean national, was eventually subdued by crew members and handed over to police upon landing.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343082-passenger-causes-disturbance-on-korean-air-flight-demanding-crew-seat-near-emergency-exit/

 

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Car Crash in Central Pattaya: Drunk Driver Flees Scene After Collision
 

 

Chaos ensued in central Pattaya after a car crash that left one vehicle overturned and traffic snarled. The incident, captured on CCTV, involved a white Toyota Vios and a gray Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, with bystanders witnessing the aftermath of what appeared to be a drunk-driving incident.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1343095-car-crash-in-central-pattaya-drunk-driver-flees-scene-after-collision/

 

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CIB Cracks Down on Unauthorised Chinese Funded Factory
 

 

In a recent operation, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), in coordination with the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division (NED), raided an unauthorised Chinese-funded factory in Chachoengsao Province. The operation led to the arrest of 22-year-old Indian national.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343075-cib-cracks-down-on-unauthorised-chinese-funded-factory/

 

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Missing Special Needs Teen Found Deceased in Chonburi’s Ban Bueng District
 

 

After an intense three-day search, the body of 15-year-old Chokun, a special needs child who had gone missing from his home, was discovered floating in water, approximately 4 kilometres from his village in Ban Bueng District, Chonburi Province.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343076-missing-special-needs-teen-found-deceased-in-chonburi’s-ban-bueng-district/

 

[Georgealbert]

Police Arrest 2 Suspects in Electric Transformer Theft Ring Operating as a Family Business
 

Picture courtesy of ThaiRath.

 

The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), under the command of Police General Chirapop Phuridet, Commissioner of the CIB, along with the Highway Police Division, apprehended two individuals suspected of stealing electric transformers in a coordinated operation. The crime was carried out by a family group, who allegedly learned how to dismantle the transformers from YouTube videos.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343077-police-arrest-2-suspects-in-electric-transformer-theft-ring-operating-as-a-family-business/

 

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Police Raid “Drug Party” at Popular Kanchanaburi Resort, Arresting 18 Youths

 

 

In a major crackdown, Kanchanaburi’s Narcotics Suppression Police, in coordination with the Muang Kanchanaburi Police, local administrative authorities, and special task forces, raided a prominent resort in Koh Samrong, Muang District. Acting on intelligence reports, officials stormed the location where a large group of young men and women had reportedly gathered for a “drug party.”
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343079-police-raid-“drug-party”-at-popular-kanchanaburi-resort-arresting-18-youths/

 

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Inmates Clash in Min Buri Prison, Results in Death, Weapons Seized
 

 

A violent altercation between inmates at Min Buri Special Prison has led to the death of one prisoner and the capture of six others involved.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343113-inmates-clash-in-min-buri-prison-results-in-death-weapons-seized/

 

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British Man Injured in Pattaya Road Rage Incident with Thai Driver
 

 

A British man sustained head injuries in a road rage incident with a Thai driver after a minor traffic collision led to a heated confrontation on Pattaya’s busy streets. The altercation took place near the LK Metro Hotel on Soi Buakhao in Pattaya’s Nong Prue district, Chonburi province.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343094-british-man-injured-in-pattaya-road-rage-incident-with-thai-driver/

 

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Enraged Son-in-Law Attacks In-Laws’ Home, Sets House Ablaze
 

 

In a shocking display of violence a man from Prachinburi stormed his in-laws’ home in Sanam Chai Khet, Chachoengsao Province, leaving their house destroyed and setting it on fire.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343114-enraged-son-in-law-attacks-in-laws’-home-sets-house-ablaze/

 

[Georgealbert]

Indian Tourist Missing After Fall at Koh Samui Waterfall Despite Warnings
 

 

An Indian tourist, aged 29, has gone missing after slipping and falling while taking photos at a popular waterfall in Koh Samui. The incident occurred amidst heavy rain and strong water currents.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343115-indian-tourist-missing-after-fall-at-koh-samui-waterfall-despite-warnings/

 

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Nine British tourists arrested for reckless driving in Phuket

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Post

 

Nine British tourists were detained in Phuket for disturbing the peace after riding their motorcycles recklessly and causing a public nuisance that led to numerous complaints from residents and tourists.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343120-nine-british-tourists-arrested-for-reckless-driving-in-phuket/

 

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Cambodian Woman Seriously Injured After Falling from Sixth Floor of Pattaya Condo

 

 

In the early hours of the morning., local rescue services in Pattaya received an emergency call regarding a serious incident at a condominium in Soi Bongkot, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province. Reports indicated that a woman had fallen from a high floor within the building, sustaining critical injuries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343122-cambodian-woman-seriously-injured-after-falling-from-sixth-floor-of-pattaya-condo/

 

[Georgealbert]

Father & Sons Escape as Phone Charger Sparks Fire, Engulfing Entire Floor in Flames

 

 

In a near-tragic incident, a father and his two sons narrowly escaped death after a charging phone sparked a fire that spread rapidly from a power socket to their bedding, eventually consuming the entire floor of the building.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343128-father-sons-escape-as-phone-charger-sparks-fire-engulfing-entire-floor-in-flames/

 

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Fortuner Veers Off Expressway Curve, Driver Ejected and Killed in 3 Metre Fall 

 

 

A crash occurred when a black Toyota Fortuner lost control on a curve along the Udon Ratthaya Expressway, with the driver being ejected from the vehicle and falling approximately three metres to his death

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343132-fortuner-veers-off-expressway-curve-driver-ejected-and-killed-in-3-metre-fall /

 

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Foreign Gang Robs Ukrainian Tourist of Over 8 Million Baht in Phuket

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A Ukrainian tourist fell victim to a foreign gang who lured him to a room in Phuket, where he was attacked, bound, and threatened with violence before being forced to transfer a staggering amount of 250,000 USD in cryptocurrency.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343146-foreign-gang-robs-ukrainian-tourist-of-over-8-million-baht-in-phuket/