Authorities in Phuket are investigating the death of a British tourist whose body was discovered in a drainage ditch opposite Patong Hospital on Pra Metha Road. The tragic incident was reported to the Patong Police by locals who spotted the body early morning.

 

British Tourist Found Dead in Phuket Drainage Ditch

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344094-british-tourist-found-dead-in-phuket-drainage-ditch/

Swedish Tourist Safe After Sea Jump Near Koh Chang

 

 

A Swedish tourist sparked a rescue mission at a Thailand ferry after he threw his bag into the sea and jumped in after it. The incident occurred on November 19, 2024, near Koh Chang.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344118-swedish-tourist-safe-after-sea-jump-near-koh-chang/

Thai court delivers justice: Cyanide serial killer sentenced to death

 

Picture courtesy of The Times

 

The Criminal Court of Thailand delivered a nail-biting verdict today, sentencing the notorious cyanide serial killer to death for her chilling role in the murder of 14 innocent people. The Criminal Court wasn’t pulling any punches, as her accomplices didn’t get off lightly either.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344099-thai-court-delivers-justice-cyanide-serial-killer-sentenced-to-death/

Chinese buyers in Chiang Mai spark Thai fears for future stability

 

Chiang Mai. Picture courtesy: Wikipedia

 

In a recent surge of property acquisitions in Chiang Mai, Chinese buyers are acquiring homes and other investments, fuelling both economic growth and local unease.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344095-chinese-buyers-in-chiang-mai-spark-thai-fears-for-future-stability/

Foreign Man’s Body Found Floating in Sea at Sattahip

 

 

A bloated body, believed to be that of a foreign man, was found floating in Sattahip Bay near Koh Ped in Bang Saray, approximately 3–4 nautical miles off the coast. The discovery has raised questions about whether the man was murdered and dumped at sea or drowned by accident.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344133-foreign-man’s-body-found-floating-in-sea-at-sattahip/

 

Heated Brawl Between Motorcycle Taxi Driver and Customer in Front of Pattaya Police Station

 

Picture courtesy of TMN.

 

A violent altercation broke out in front of the Pattaya City Police Station in Bang Lamung District, Chonburi, when a motorcycle taxi driver clashed with his passenger, drawing the attention of numerous tourists in the area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344135-heated-brawl-between-motorcycle-taxi-driver-and-customer-in-front-of-pattaya-police-station/

 

No Verdict Yet: Court Clarifies “Big Joke” Dismissal Case

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

On 20 November 2024, the Administrative Court issued a statement addressing media reports regarding the Supreme Administrative Court’s decision in the case filed by Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, known as “Big Joke.”

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344136-no-verdict-yet-court-clarifies-“big-joke”-dismissal-case/

 

Man Severely Injured Using Hand-held Cutter in Sri Racha

 

 

A 38-year-old man was rushed to the hospital in serious condition after his arm was severely cut by a hand-held cutter while working outside his residence in Sri Racha District.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1344137-man-severely-injured-using-hand-held-cutter-in-sri-racha/

 

Fire Destroys 50-Year-Old Sukiyaki Restaurant in Nakhon Nayok

 

 

A fire broke out at “Suki Sri Phrai,” a renowned sukiyaki restaurant in Nakhon Nayok, causing extensive damage estimated at over 80% of the premises. Firefighters deployed more than ten fire trucks and took over an hour to bring the blaze under control.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344139-fire-destroys-50-year-old-sukiyaki-restaurant-in-nakhon-nayok/

 

Teen Severely Injured After Falling into Rice Combine Harvester in Uthai Thani
 

 

A 17-year-old boy was severely injured after falling into the machinery of a rice combine harvester while working in the fields. Rescuers managed to free him using hydraulic tools before rushing him to the hospital.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344134-teen-severely-injured-after-falling-into-rice-combine-harvester-in-uthai-thani/

 

School Bus Runs Off Road in Udon Thani, No Serious Injuries Reported

 

 

A school bus carrying students from Wang Sam Mo Wittayakarn School, ran off a rural road connecting Ban Nong Kung Thap Ma and Ban Na Kae in Wang Sam Mo District, Udon Thani. Emergency responders promptly arrived at the scene, where they found the blue Isuzu bus off the road, at an angle and resting up against a tree.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344140-school-bus-runs-off-road-in-udon-thani-no-serious-injuries-reported/

 

Murder Suspect Found Dead in Jail Cell, Likely Due to Stress

 

 

A murder suspect was found dead in his jail cell at Phan Na Nikhom Police Station and is believed to have taken his own life due to stress related to his case.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1344141-murder-suspect-found-dead-in-jail-cell-likely-due-to-stress/

 

Motorcyclist Dies in Crash Under 18-Wheel Truck in Prachinburi

 

 

A fatal crash occurred when a motorbike rider lost control and was struck by an 18- wheel truck on Highway 304 at the Ban Nong Khla Bridge in Kabin Buri district, Prachinburi province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344142-motorcyclist-dies-in-crash-under-18-wheel-truck-in-prachinburi/

 

Mother Finds Son’s Body After 22 Days Missing: Authorities Investigate Possible Murder

 

 

A heartbroken mother helped identified the near skeletal remains of her 40-year-old son, found kneeling beneath a longan tree after being missing for 22 days. Police are now investigating whether foul play was involved.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344143-mother-finds-son’s-body-after-22-days-missing-authorities-investigate-possible-murder/

 

Egyptian Tourist Arrested for Sexual Assault in Luxury Condo Lift

 

Picture courtesy: Daily News

 

On 20 November 2024, Makkasan Police arrested a 36-year-old Egyptian man, identified as Mr. Sameh, for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in a lift at a luxury condominium near Rama 9.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344147-egyptian-tourist-arrested-for-sexual-assault-in-luxury-condo-lift/

 

RTAF Unveils Reforms to Protect Thailand's Aerospace Interests

 

Picture: National News Bureau of Thailand

 

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) recently unveiled a comprehensive restructuring initiative aimed at safeguarding Thailand’s national aerospace interests.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344149-rtaf-unveils-reforms-to-protect-thailands-aerospace-interests/

 

12 Bodies Found at Thai Meditation Site, Police Investigate

 

Picture courtesy: Naew Na

 

Thai authorities discovered 12 bodies buried at a meditation site in Kamphaeng Phet province. The location, situated near the Siri Chan Forest Monastery in Khanu Woralaksaburi District.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344150-12-bodies-found-at-thai-meditation-site-police-investigate/

UPDATE
British Tourist Dies in Patong Drain Accident; Family Confirm No Foul Play

 

 

The family of a British tourist who tragically drowned after falling into a roadside drain in Patong has expressed they have no suspicion of foul play, following the review of CCTV footage.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1344094-british-tourist-found-dead-in-phuket-drainage-ditch/page/2/#findComment-19396477

 

Thailand Ranks 20th in Global Parenthood Support Index

 

FILE photo courtesy: Freepik

 

Thailand currently finds itself grappling with a "population structure crisis" as it transitions into a super-aged society with declining birth rates.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344153-thailand-ranks-20th-in-global-parenthood-support-index/

 

Pickup Truck Plunges Into Suvarnabhumi Canal, Driver Rescued in Critical Condition

 

At midnight rescue workers in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan, rushed to the scene of an incident, where a pickup truck had plunged into the Suvarnabhumi water canal in Bang Pla Subdistrict. The rescue operation was launched following a distress call from the Samut Prakan Rescue Centre reporting a vehicle submerged in the canal with the driver trapped inside.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344152-pickup-truck-plunges-into-suvarnabhumi-canal-driver-rescued-in-critical-condition/

 

Worming success: Thailand village cashes in on earthworm empire
by Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

In a wild twist on traditional farming, a quirky village in Nakhon Phanom, Thailand, is turning the world of unusual professions on its head by raking in a staggering 50 million baht annually from a rather slimy source: earthworms!

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344156-worming-success-thailand-village-cashes-in-on-earthworm-empire/

 

Contractor Ends Life by Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Parked Truck

 

 

A 43-year-old construction contractor was found dead in his pickup truck after reportedly taking his own life through carbon monoxide poisoning from smoke inhalation, citing financial stress as the likely cause.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344154-contractor-ends-life-by-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-in-parked-truck/

 

Indian man arrested for firing blank gun in Pattaya neighbourhood
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Pattaya News

Chaos ensued in a residential neighbourhood of Soi Kopai on 4/1 in Pattaya when a 36 year old Indian national fired a blank gun into the sky, causing widespread panic.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344157-indian-man-arrested-for-firing-blank-gun-in-pattaya-neighbourhood/

 

Truck Carrying Liquid Glue Catches Fire After Tyre Explosion

 

 

A truck transporting liquid glue narrowly avoided disaster and a sticky problem, when one of its tyres exploded, causing a fire. The incident occurred on Phetkasem Road in Lam Phaya Subdistrict, Mueang District, Nakhon Pathom Province. The driver escaped unscathed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344160-truck-carrying-liquid-glue-catches-fire-after-tyre-explosion/

 

Elderly British Man Injured in Electric Tricycle Crash in Pattaya

 

 

Police in Pattaya City have reported a crash involving an elderly British man who lost control of his red electric tricycle, colliding with a wooden pallet obstructing the road. The incident occurred in front of the Toe-Tae Market on Soi Chaiyapruek 1, Nong Prue.

 

Full Story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1344167-elderly-british-man-injured-in-electric-tricycle-crash-in-pattaya/

 

28-Year-Old Man Arrested After Abducting Ex-Girlfriend in Dramatic Roadside Rescue (Link to video in story)

 

 

A shocking case of jealousy unfolded, when a 28-year-old man lured his ex-girlfriend into a trap, abducted her, and tied her up in the back seat of a car. The victim was saved thanks to a vigilant bystander who reported the incident to the police in time.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344178-28-year-old-man-arrested-after-abducting-ex-girlfriend-in-dramatic-roadside-rescue/

 

Truck Collides with BMTA Bus in Dramatic U-Turn Crash (Video in story)

 

 

A collision occurred when a semi-trailer truck collided with a red-cream Isuzu BMTA (Bangkok Mass Transit Authority) bus, as the bus attempted a U-turn near the Tid Mun restaurant turnaround point on Bang Kruai-Sai Noi Road.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344181-truck-collides-with-bmta-bus-in-dramatic-u-turn-crash/

 

Thai man loses 372,000 baht to nursing student in scam wedding

 

Photo via KomChadLuek

 

A 59 year old Thai man accused a 23 year old nursing student of running a love scam after he gave her 370,000 baht in dowry but no wedding was held.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344187-thai-man-loses-372000-baht-to-nursing-student-in-scam-wedding/

 

Holy scandal: Temple abbot caught in unholy acts with young boys

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Police in Surat Thani apprehended a monk, acting as an abbot of a renowned temple, for indecent acts against six young boys. During their search, they discovered sex enhancement drugs in his room. The monk confessed before being charged with multiple offences.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344188-holy-scandal-temple-abbot-caught-in-unholy-acts-with-young-boys/

 

South Korean man arrested for drug trafficking and visa overstay

 

Photo via FM91 BKK

 

The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) and the Immigration Bureau arrested a South Korean man in the Isaan province of Khon Kaen for overstaying his visa and trafficking drugs from Thailand to South Korea.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344190-south-korean-man-arrested-for-drug-trafficking-and-visa-overstay/