THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 30 November 2024

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Thailand to host 2025 SEA Games and ASEAN Para Games with 2 billion baht budget

By Petch Petpailin

 

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports announced yesterday that Thailand will host the 2025 Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) and ASEAN Para Games with a budget of over 2 billion baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344939-thailand-to-host-2025-sea-games-and-asean-para-games-with-2-billion-baht-budget/

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Consumer injured by glass in spaghetti at Thai pizza chain

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A shocking discovery of glass fragments in a dish of spaghetti at a popular pizza chain led to a consumer’s injury, sparking safety concerns. The incident, which occurred yesterday, November 28, has raised alarm among consumers and prompted discussions about food safety.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344934-consumer-injured-by-glass-in-spaghetti-at-thai-pizza-chain/

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UPDATE

Steel Beam Collapse on Rama II Road Death Toll Rises to Six 

 

 

The construction incident on Rama II Road has claimed the lives of six people, as rescue and recovery efforts that are expected to take two to three days. Authorities have temporarily closed the road and diverted traffic and advised motorists to avoid the area.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1344888-three-dead-dozens-injured-as-steel-beams-collapse-on-rama-ii-road/page/2/#findComment-19415800

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Thai man jumps from reversing pickup as it crashes into 27 vehicles

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via TikTok/ @kong_2k

 

A Thai delivery driver lost control of his company pickup, causing it to reverse and crash into 27 vehicles parked at the Baan Ua-Athorn Hathairat community in the Khlong Samwa district of Bangkok yesterday, November 28.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344959-thai-man-jumps-from-reversing-pickup-as-it-crashes-into-27-vehicles/

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Manchester pedophile’s reign ends: Bravery of victims hailed (video)
by Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of Triangle News

A Greater Manchester police detective yesterday hailed the bravery of victims of a pedophile after he was jailed for 27 years following a 40-year reign of terror.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344915-manchester-pedophile’s-reign-ends-bravery-of-victims-hailed-video/

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Pattaya: Belgian Motorcyclist Dies in Crash into Village Entrance Gate

 

 

A 45 yer old Belgian motorcyclist, lost his life in a crash early morning, after losing control of his bike and crashing into a village entrance gate in Soi Khao, A.D. House estate, Nongprue Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1344914-pattaya-belgian-motorcyclist-dies-in-crash-into-village-entrance-gate/

 

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Fishing Vessel Sinks Off Sattahip Coast, Crew of Ten Rescued Safely
 

 

The Pattaya Regional Marine Department received a report of the sinking of a fishing vessel, Sahachai 6, in the waters near Samae San, Sattahip District, Chonburi Province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1344975-fishing-vessel-sinks-off-sattahip-coast-crew-of-ten-rescued-safely/

 

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Search Underway for Hit & Run Driver in Collision in Nonthaburi
 

 

Police are searching for the driver of a black caar involved in a hit and run cash that claimed the life of a 68 year old contractor. The collision, which occurred on the Muang Thong Thani flyover, was captured on another cat’s dashcam, providing critical evidence for the investigation.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1344976-search-underway-for-hit-run-driver-in-collision-in-nonthaburi/

 

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Fire Breaks Out in Bang Waek, Bangkok, Spreads to Nearby Homes, One Dead
 

A deadly fire broke out in Bang Waek 104 Alley, Bangkok, severely damaging multiple homes and resulting in one fatality. The blaze quickly spread, engulfing nearby houses and causing significant damage.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1344977-fire-breaks-out-in-bang-waek-bangkok-spreads-to-nearby-homes-one-dead/

 

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Thailand Criticised for 'Forcibly' Deporting Cambodian Activists

 

Picture courtesy: Wikipedia

 

Thailand faces international criticism after forcibly deporting six Cambodian political activists, raising concerns about human rights obligations and refugee protections.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344978-thailand-criticised-for-forcibly-deporting-cambodian-activists/

 

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Police Shoot to Subdue Sword Wielding Man During Drug Raid in Bang Lamung

 

 

A knife-wielding man was shot and critically injured by police during a raid in a crowded neighbourhood. The incident occurred while officers from Bang Lamung Police Station were executing a search warrant as part of a crackdown on small-scale drug dealers in the area.

 

Full dtory:https://aseannow.com/topic/1344979-police-shoot-to-subdue-sword-wielding-man-during-drug-raid-in-bang-lamung/

 

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Russian Tourists Swept Away by Waves at Koh Samui Viewpoint

 

Picture courtesy: MGR online

 

Two Russian tourists are missing after being swept into the sea by powerful waves at a scenic viewpoint on Koh Samui, despite warning signs advising against entering the area.  

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344972-russian-tourists-swept-away-by-waves-at-koh-samui-viewpoint/

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Thai Property Reforms: A Boon or Burden for Foreign Buyers?

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

Thailand is currently at a crossroads, deliberating potential reforms to its property laws that could significantly alter the landscape for foreign buyers. Prominent figures, including Thaksin Shinawatra, an unofficial adviser to the government, are advocating for changes to bolster foreign investment in the country’s real estate market, hoping to invigorate economic growth that has remained sluggish in recent years.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344974-thai-property-reforms-a-boon-or-burden-for-foreign-buyers/

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German Tourist Bitten While Swimming at Nang Thong Beach, Phang Nga
 

 

A 57-year-old German tourist, Mr. Elke Marion Maier, was bitten on the left leg by an unidentified marine creature while swimming at Nang Thong Beach in Khao Lak, Phang Nga province. The incident left him with a deep wound, approximately 15 centimetres wide and 30 centimetres long.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1344980-german-tourist-bitten-while-swimming-at-nang-thong-beach-phang-nga/

 

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No Miracle Missing 5-Year-Old Boy Found Dead From Drowning

 

 

A heartbreaking end has been reported in the search for 5-year-old “Nong Pleum”, a special-needs child who went missing from Tri Mit Wittaya School in the Mae Wang district of Chiang Mai on November 27. 

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1344981-no-miracle-missing-5-year-old-boy-found-dead-from-drowning/

 

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Woman Discovers Baby's Body in Nonthaburi Field

 

 

A horrifying discovery was made, when a woman cutting grass stumbled upon the body of a newborn baby girl in a field alongside Road No. 9 in Bang Bua Thong District. Authorities believe the infant was dumped in the area.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1344982-woman-discovers-babys-body-in-nonthaburi-field/

 

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Cambodian Worker Fatally Assaults Thai Man After Dispute Over Missing Chicken in Sa Kaeo

 

 

A Cambodian labourer fatally assaulted a Thai man during a heated argument over a missing chicken at a timber yard in Khao Chakan District, Sa Kaeo Province. The suspect fled across the border back to Cambodia following the incident.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1344983-cambodian-worker-fatally-assaults-thai-man-after-dispute-over-missing-chicken-in-sa-kaeo/

 

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64-Year-Old Woman Killed by Passing Train in Incident in Ayutthaya
 

 

A 64-year-old woman lost her life in a  train incident on the evening of November 29, after stepping off one train and being struck by another traveling in the opposite direction.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1344984-64-year-old-woman-killed-by-passing-train-in-incident-in ayutthaya/

 

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Four Killed in Pickup Truck Crash in Nakhon Phanom

 

 

A crash occurred shortly after midnight on the early morning of November 30, when a pickup truck driver lost control on a curve, crashing into a high-voltage electricity pole and killing all four occupants.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1344985-four-killed-in-pickup-truck-crash-in-nakhon-phanom/

 

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Thai AirAsia Flight Disrupted by Technical Fault

 

Picture courtesy: 77kaoded

 

A Thai AirAsia flight from Trang to Don Mueang faced delays due to engine trouble, leaving 144 passengers stranded. The incident highlighted flight safety priorities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344987-thai-airasia-flight-disrupted-by-technical-fault/

 

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Thailand and U.S. Set to Resume Direct Flights by February

 

File photo courtesy: Traveloka

 

Direct flights between Thailand and the United States are poised to restart in February, following the expected upgrade of Thailand's aviation safety rating by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344989-thailand-and-us-set-to-resume-direct-flights-by-february/

 

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‘Wife for hire’: Inside Thailand’s shocking rental marriage trend
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Hidden Compass

Thailand’s notorious “rental wife” trend is turning heads and sparking heated debates. Dubbed the “black pearl” phenomenon, this controversial practice is thriving in Pattaya’s red-light districts, offering foreign tourists a temporary taste of companionship for a fee.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344992-‘wife-for-hire’-inside-thailand’s-shocking-rental-marriage-trend/

 

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Taxi driver brandishes knife in Siam Square altercation (video)
Photo of Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

A heated altercation between an elderly taxi driver and a motorcycle rider nearly turned violent in the bustling area of Siam Square, Bangkok, as captured and shared on TikTok by user @lianhua_.7u.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344993-taxi-driver-brandishes-knife-in-siam-square-altercation-video/

 

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UPDATE
Final Victim’s Body Recovered from Wreckage of Rama 2 Construction Collapse 

 

 

At approximately 06.15 on the morning of November 30, USAR (urban search and rescue) teams successfully retrieved the final victim’s body which was pinned under the wreckage of steel beams and concrete slabs.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1344888-three-dead-dozens-injured-as-steel-beams-collapse-on-rama-ii-road/page/3/#findComment-19417428