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[Georgealbert]

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/

 

[Georgealbert]

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/

 

[Georgealbert]

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/

[Georgealbert]

Truck Plunges 100 Metres into Ravine After Brake Failure, Killing 1 & Injuring 3

 

 

An incident  occurred early morning on the Chiang Muan-Nan Road in Ban Mai, Chiang Muan District, Phayao Province, when a six-wheel crane truck lost control due to brake failure, crashed into an electricity pole, and plunged into a 100 metre deep ravine. The incident resulted in one fatality and three injuries.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345008-truck-plunges-100-metres-into-ravine-after-brake-failure-killing-1-injuring-3/

 

[Georgealbert]

Fugitive Captured After 10 Years on the Run: Burmese Murder Suspect Arrested Upon Return

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A Burmese fugitive wanted for a brutal murder committed nearly a decade ago has been arrested after returning to his former neighbourhood in Bang Khonthi District, Samut Songkhram. The suspect, who had evaded authorities for ten years, was apprehended by local immigration officers.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345009-fugitive-captured-after-10-years-on-the-run-burmese-murder-suspect-arrested-upon-return/

 

[Georgealbert]

Myanmar Navy Fires on Thai Fishing Boats in Thai Waters, Seizing Two Vessels

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A dramatic confrontation unfolded in the Andaman Sea as three Myanmar navy vessels opened fire on a group of Thai fishing boats operating within Thai territorial waters, approximately five nautical miles west of Koh Phayam. Amid the chaos, two Thai fishing boats were seized, and their crews narrowly escaped with their lives. Authorities have launched diplomatic protests and negotiations to address the incident.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345011-myanmar-navy-fires-on-thai-fishing-boats-in-thai-waters-seizing-two-vessels/

 

[Georgealbert]

Body of Man Found Floating in Bangkok Canal with Stab Wounds
 

 

Bangkok authorities were alerted to the discovery of a man’s body floating face-down in the Khlong Chong Nonsi canal near Narathiwat Road, Sathorn. The body was found with multiple stab wounds to the chest and neck.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345012-body-of-man-found-floating-in-bangkok-canal-with-stab-wounds/

 

[Georgealbert]

Motorcyclist Loses Control, Falls from Overpass, and Dies After Secondary Collision
 

 

A fatal collision occurred late night, on the Kanchanaphisek Road in Nonthaburi, Thailand, where a man riding a motorcycle lost control, fell from an overpass, and died after being struck by another vehicle.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345013-motorcyclist-loses-control-falls-from-overpass-and-dies-after-secondary-collision/

 

[Georgealbert]

Special Train Collides with Track Inspection Vehicle in Suphanburi
 

 

A collision occurred on the morning of November between Special Train No. 983 and a track inspection vehicle on the Suphanburi railway line at approximately 08:35. Fortunately, three railway workers aboard the inspection vehicle managed to jump clear in time, sustaining only minor injuries.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345015-special-train-collides-with-track-inspection-vehicle-in-suphanburi/

 

[Georgealbert]

Authorities Raid Warehouse for Smuggled Chemicals Worth Millions
 

 

The Crime Suppression Division of Economic Crimes (CIB) has successfully raided a warehouse in Bang Pa-in District, Ayutthaya, uncovering over 2,200 sacks of smuggled chemicals. The illegal goods, comprising 11 types of chemicals, were found to have bypassed customs procedures, leading to significant tax evasion.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345016-authorities-raid-warehouse-for-smuggled-chemicals-worth-millions/

 

[Georgealbert]

Shooting Chaos at Popular Restaurant:Customers Flee for Safety, Three Injured 
 

 

A chaotic shooting erupted at a well-known restaurant in Chaiya, Surat Thani, early morning, leaving three people injured and diners scrambling for safety. The violent incident, reportedly stemming from a heated conflict between two groups of different generations, occurred at approximately 01.00.

 

Full Story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345017-shooting-chaos-at-popular-restaurantcustomers-flee-for-safety-three-injured /

 

[Georgealbert]

Drunk Pickup Driver Crashes Into Sidecar Motorcycle, Kills Rider

 

 

A crash occurred when a pickup truck collided with a motorcycle and sidecar, resulting in the death of the rider. The incident took place at around 02:30 on the Rojana Road, in Bang Pa-In District, Ayutthaya, near kilometre marker 11, as the pickup truck was returning home.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345019-drunk-pickup-driver-crashes-into-sidecar-motorcycle-kills-rider/

 

[Georgealbert]

Pattani Rangers Evacuate Bedridden Patients from Flooded Areas

 

 

The Pattani Ranger Unit has intensified efforts to evacuate bedridden patients from their homes as floodwaters continue to rise in the province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345020-pattani-rangers-evacuate-bedridden-patients-from-flooded-areas/

 

[Georgealbert]

Chinese Driver Hits Pedestrian in Korat, Resulting in a Death

 

 

A crash occurred in downtown Nakhon Ratchasima early morning when a car driven by a Chinese national struck and killed a pedestrian crossing the road.

 

Full Story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345021-chinese-driver-hits-pedestrian-in-korat-resulting-in-a-death/

 

[Georgealbert]

House Fire Claims Lives of 12 Cats in Den Chai, Phrae
 

 

A fire consumed a two-story half-wood, half-concrete house in Moo 1, Ban Pak Phuak, Den Chai District, Phrae Province, leaving the structure in ruins and resulting in the loss of 12 cats.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345023-house-fire-claims-lives-of-12-cats-in-den-chai-phrae/

 

[Georgealbert]

Unfinished Buddha Statue Collapses in Amnat Charoen, Killing One Monk & Injuring Six Others
 

 

The incident occurred at Wat Kaeng Khan Sung, a temple in Moo 3, Ban Khan Sung, Chanuman District, Amnat Charoen Province, when an unfinished Buddha statue in the walking posture collapsed. The incident resulted in the death of one monk and injuries to six others.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345024-unfinished-buddha-statue-collapses-in-amnat-charoen-killing-one-monk-injuring-six-others/

 

[Georgealbert]

UPDATE
Myanmar National Arrested for Attempted Murder of Thai Woman in Pattaya

 

 

Authorities in Pattaya have apprehended a Myanmar national accused of slashing a Thai woman's throat during a violent altercation. The incident occurred in the afternoon of November 28, 2024, at an apartment on Soi Welcome Jomtien, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1344886-myanmar-national-sought-after-slashing-thai-womans-throat-in-pattaya/#findComment-19419074

 

[Georgealbert]

Disaster Relief Helicopter KA-32 Deployed in Songkhla to Assist Flood-Affected Areas

 

 

A KA-32 disaster relief helicopter, along with its rescue team known as “The Guardian Team,” was deployed to assist flood-stricken areas in southern Thailand. The operation is a collaborative effort between the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) and the Royal Thai Army (RTA).

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345041-disaster-relief-helicopter-ka-32-deployed-in-songkhla-to-assist-flood-affected-areas/

 

[Georgealbert]

 

19-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies in Fiery Crash with Fuel Tanker in Ayutthaya

 

 

A crash occurred on the evening of November 30, when a 19-year-old motorcyclist, named as Sunny Ambleton, reported as having duel nationality but no other details were disclosed, was killed instantly after colliding head-on with a fuel tanker on Highway 356, the Ayutthaya-Suphanburi bypass.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345043-19-year-old-motorcyclist-dies-in-fiery-crash-with-fuel-tanker-in-ayutthaya/