THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 3 December 2024

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An incident involving an Italian backpacker has surfaced in Pattaya, with CCTV footage capturing the man stealing money from an apartment counter and failing to pay a Thai woman for her services. The owner of the apartment has raised alarms, urging Pattaya residents to remain cautious.

 

Italian Backpacker Caught Stealing & Avoiding Payment in Pattaya Apartment

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345126-italian-backpacker-caught-stealing-avoiding-payment-in-pattaya-apartment /

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Bangkok Reigns as Top Travel Spot for 2025

 

 

Bangkok has been named the most-booked destination in the world for 2025 by Agoda, with Thailand coming in as the second most popular country for tourists. This was announced by deputy government spokesperson Sasikarn Wattanachan, highlighting Thailand’s growing status as a major travel hotspot.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345167-bangkok-reigns-as-top-travel-spot-for-2025/

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Grounded: Thai AirAsia denies ticket fraud, blames airline app

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo by ท้อปท่องเที่ยว : Topwstrip via Facebook/ Fly AirAsia

 

Thai AirAsia denied allegations of ticket fraud, stating that the issue stemmed from its application, which was managed by its supplier.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345162-grounded-thai-airasia-denies-ticket-fraud-blames-airline-app/

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Thai monk killed, 5 injured in Buddha statue collapse - video

By Petch Petpailin

 

One of the injured monks, Paiwan Wantangphong. | Photo via Amarin TV

 

Locals believe a mysterious destructive force caused the collapse of a Buddha statue at a monastery on the banks of the Mekong River in the Isaan province of Amnat Charoen on November 29, killing one monk and injuring five others.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345175-thai-monk-killed-5-injured-in-buddha-statue-collapse-video/

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Thai Police Capture Biggest Call Centre Scam Boss Near Cambodia Border

 

Picture courtesy: MGR online

 

In a decisive move against cybercrime, Thailand's Crime Suppression Division has apprehended Demin Wen, a 35-year-old Chinese national believed to helm one of the country's largest call scam operations. The arrest took place near the Cambodian border, specifically in Ban Non Sao Ae village within Sa Kaeo’s Aranyaprathet district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345187-thai-police-capture-biggest-call-centre-scam-boss-near-cambodia-border/

 

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Russian Woman Falls to Death from 37th Floor Condo

 

Picture courtesy: AMARIN TV

 

In a tragic incident, a Russian woman has died after falling from the 37th floor of a condominium in the Ratchathewi district of Bangkok. The woman, whose name has not been released, lived there with her partner.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345188-russian-woman-falls-to-death-from-37th-floor-condo/

 

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Woman’s Body Found Floating in Canal: Same Location as Male Body Discovered 3 Days Ago

 

 

Authorities were shocked on the morning of December 2, as the body of a woman, approximately 50 years old, was discovered floating in a canal in the Chong Nonsi area, the same location where a man’s body was found three days earlier.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345190-woman’s-body-found-floating-in-canal-same-location-as-male-body-discovered-3-days-ago/

 

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12-Year-Old Boy Falls from Mall Rooftop to His Death, Ayutthaya

 

 

Tragedy struck in Ayutthaya on the  evening of December 3, as a 12-year-old boy fell from the rooftop of a shopping mall, resulting in his death. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345193-12-year-old-boy-falls-from-mall-rooftop-to-his-death-ayutthaya/

 

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Pickup Truck Plunges Into Suvarnabhumi Canal, Claims Life of 37 Year Old Woman

 

 

Authorities were alerted to an incident involving a pickup truck that sank into the Suvarnabhumi water canal opposite Thonburi Rajabhat University in Samut Prakan.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345191-pickup-truck-plunges-into-suvarnabhumi-canal-claims-life-of-37-year-old-woman/

 

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Big Bike Crash Claims Life of Coffee Vendor in Pathum Thani

 

 

A crash occurred at 09.30 on December 2, along the Khlong 6 frontage road near the Pink Bridge in Khlong Luang District, Pathum Thani, claiming the life of a 32 year old coffee vendor. 
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345194-big-bike-crash-claims-life-of-coffee-vendor-in-pathum-thani/

 

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Woman Rescued After Rings Stuck on Swollen Fingers in Pattaya
 

 

A rescue unfolded in Pattaya after a 45-year-old homeless woman, identified only as Ms. A sought police assistance at Pattaya Police Station in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung District. She was in visible pain from multiple rings tightly stuck on her fingers, causing severe swelling and infections.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345195-woman-rescued-after-rings-stuck-on-swollen-fingers-in-pattaya/

 

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Tragic Drowning of 7 Year Old Sparks Warning for Parents & Guardians

 

 

Authorities have issued a warning to parents to closely monitor their children around water after a 7 year old boy drowned while playing in the Chao Phraya River near Wat Chao Boonkerd in Ang Thong Province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345196-tragic-drowning-of-7-year-old-sparks-warning-for-parents-guardians/

 

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Pickup Truck Hits Motorbike, Driver Flees Scene Before Returning to Surrender

 

 

A crash involving a pickup truck and a motorcycle in South Pattaya left an 18 year old motorcyclist seriously injured. Despite initially fleeing the scene, the pickup truck driver later returned to surrender to police, claiming he did not intend to escape.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345197-pickup-truck-hits-motorbike-driver-flees-scene-before-returning-to-surrender/

 

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Woman Killed While Crossing Chonburi Bypass Road

 

 

A crash occurred early morning on December 2, when a 22 year old woman was fatally struck by a car while crossing the bypass road near Bueng Overpass in Chonburi. Police from Mueang Chonburi Police Station are investigating the exact cause of the incident.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345198-woman-killed-while-crossing-chonburi-bypass-road/

 

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Electrical Short Circuit Sparks Fire at Chester’s Grill, Rama 2 Soi 60/2

 

 

A fire broke out at a Chester’s Grill in Rama 2 Soi 60/2, Samae Dam Subdistrict, Bang Khun Thian District, Bangkok at approximately 12:35 on December 2, caused by an electrical short circuit in the motor of the restaurant’s ventilation system located above the cooking equipment.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345200-electrical-short-circuit-sparks-fire-at-chester’s-grill-rama-2-soi-602/

 

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UPDATE
Pattaya Gold Theft Suspect Arrested After 24-Hour Manhunt

 

 

Police in Pattaya successfully apprehended a 29-year-old man who stole a gold ring from a gold store in South Pattaya’s Tukcom Mall. The arrest came after an intense 24-hour manhunt involving surveillance footage and undercover operations.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345112-pattaya-police-launch-manhunt-for-gold-ring-snatcher/#findComment-19423153