THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 11 December 2024

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Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

Former Nakhon Si Thammarat MP, Thepthai Senpong, voiced on Facebook that no law can deter military coups in Thailand, addressing recent debates sparked by the proposed Ministry of Defence Reorganisation Bill.

 

Thai Politician Asserts Laws Can't Prevent Coups

 

Full story:  https://aseannow.com/topic/1345800-thai-politician-asserts-laws-cant-prevent-coups/

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Thai Police to Crack Down on Crime During New Year Festivities

 

Picture courtesy: Daily News

 

As part of an aggressive new directive, Thai immigration authorities are gearing up for a major crime suppression effort during the upcoming New Year festivities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345804-thai-police-to-crack-down-on-crime-during-new-year-festivities/

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Anutin Opposes Coup Prevention Bill in Thailand

 

Anutin Charnvirakul. Picture courtesy; NNT

 

The Bhumjaithai Party, led by Anutin Charnvirakul, has expressed firm opposition to a controversial bill by Pheu Thai Party that aims to amend the Defence Ministry Administration Act. This bill, perceived as an effort to restrict the military's capability to conduct coups, has sparked significant debate.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345799-anutin-opposes-coup-prevention-bill-in-thailand/

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Police Investigate 'Foreign Mafia" Claims in Pathum Thani

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

Reports surfaced on social media alleging that foreign mafias had taken over streets in Pathum Thani’s Mueang Ake area, setting up shops and charging for parking. In response, local authorities conducted a swift investigation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345796-police-investigate-foreign-mafia-claims-in-pathum-thani/

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Gunman Killed by Bystanders after Fatal Rampage in Prachin Buri

 

Picture courtesy: PArchinburi News via Siam Rath

 

Prachin Buri, Thailand - A man went on a violent shooting spree that left two dead and three injured, only to meet his end at the hands of bystanders. The chaos unfolded this afternoon when the gunman began his attack at a local market, sparking terror throughout the area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345852-gunman-killed-by-bystanders-after-fatal-rampage-in-prachin-buri/

 

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14-Year-Old Thai-Australian Boy Fatally Stabbed After Dispute in Bang Saray
 

 

An incident unfolded in Sattahip, Chonburi, when a 14-year- old boy of Thai-Australian descent was fatally stabbed in the back, collapsing and dying in front of a local store. The boy's devastated mother revealed that her son had mentioned being involved in a conflict with a senior student prior to his death.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345853-14-year-old-thai-australian-boy-fatally-stabbed-after-dispute-in-bang-saray/

 

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Tourists Clash in Violent Street Fight on Bangla Road, Phuket

 

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In a recent incident underscoring the disregard for local laws, tourists were caught in a physical altercation on Bangla Road in Patong, Phuket, leading to intervention from local residents.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345854-tourists-clash-in-violent-street-fight-on-bangla-road-phuket/

 

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Pickup Truck Driver Killed in Crash After Hitting Stationary Truck in Chonburi
 

 

An incident occurred early morning near the Nong Chak Intersection in Ban Bueng District, Chonburi, when a pickup truck collided with the rear of a stationary 6-wheel truck. The incident claimed the life of the pickup truck driver and left a motorcyclist injured.

 

Full Story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345855-pickup-truck-driver-killed-in-crash-after-hitting-stationary-truck-in-chonburi/

 

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Man Found Dead, Leaves Farewell Letter Requesting Lottery Winnings Be Used to Pay Debts
 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

Authorities discovered the body of a 60-year-old man in Phan Thong district, Chonburi Province, accompanied by a poignant farewell letter to his family. The man, identified as Mr. Suchart asked in the letter that any winnings from 10 lottery tickets in his possession be used to clear his debts.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345856-man-found-dead-leaves-farewell-letter-requesting-lottery-winnings-be-used-to-pay-debts/

 

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Mother Mourns Son's Death in Motorcycle Collision with Trailer Truck
 

 

A crash occurred on Sukhumvit Road in the Na Jomtien Subdistrict when a vocational college student tragically lost his life after his motorcycle collided with the rear of an 18- wheeler trailer truck.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345857-mother-mourns-sons-death-in-motorcycle-collision-with-trailer-truck/

 

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Chinese Tourist Cremated After Fatal Paragliding Accident, Family Plans to Sue
 

 

The remains of Mr. Huang Hao, a Chinese tourist who tragically died in a paragliding accident in Phetchabun province, were cremated on December 10, as his family prepares to return his ashes to China. The family has also announced plans to take legal action against the agency responsible for organising the fatal activity.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345858-chinese-tourist-cremated-after-fatal-paragliding-accident-family-plans-to-sue/

 

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73-Year-Old Woman Drowns While Collecting Shellfish and Fish in Ratchaburi River
 

 

A incident occurred in Ratchaburi Province when a 73-year-old woman drowned while gathering shellfish and fish in the Mae Klong River.
 

Full Story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345859-73-year-old-woman-drowns-while-collecting-shellfish-and-fish-in-ratchaburi-river/

 

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Pickup Truck Overturns in Ayutthaya, Leaving Nine Injured (CCTV in story)

 

 

A pickup truck overturned in front of Seri Shop on the Phachi-Hin Kong Road in Phachi District, Ayutthaya Province. The crash left nine individuals injured, with two of them trapped inside the vehicle.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345860-pickup-truck-overturns-in-ayutthaya-leaving-nine-injured/

 

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Swiss Man Attempts Suicide Amid Financial Struggles in Thailand

 

Picture courtesy: Daily News

 

A 66-year-old Swiss national wrote a suicide note before severely injuring himself with a box cutter in a Pattaya home. Despite the severity of his injuries, he initially refused medical treatment until reassured by friends and neighbours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345861-swiss-man-attempts-suicide-amid-financial-struggles-in-thailand/

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IT Teacher Confesses to Bomb Hoax at Bangkok International School, Sparking Mass Evacuation
 

 

An IT teacher has admitted to fabricating a bomb threat that led to the evacuation of nearly 1,000 people from a prestigious international school in Bangkok. The incident caused widespread panic and a massive police response.
 

Full Story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345862-it-teacher-confesses-to-bomb-hoax-at-bangkok-international-school-sparking-mass-evacuation/

 

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Woman’s Bloated Body Found Floating in the Chao Phraya River
 

 

Authorities in Nonthaburi are investigating the discovery of a woman’s body found floating in the Chao Phraya River near the Nonthaburi Bridge (Nuan Chawee Bridge) in Pak Kret District. Police and rescue workers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation responded to the report, coordinating with forensic doctors to examine the scene.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345863-woman’s-bloated-body-found-floating-in-the-chao-phraya-river/

 

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Suspect Steals SUV, Injures Police in Knife Attack, and Is Shot After Pursuit
 

 

A dramatic car theft and police pursuit in Phitsanulok escalated into a violent altercation, leaving two police officers injured and the suspect apprehended after being shot.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345865-suspect-steals-suv-injures-police-in-knife-attack-and-is-shot-after-pursuit/

 

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UPDATE
14 Year Old Student Apprehended for Fatal Knife Attack

 

 

Authorities in Sattahip, Chonburi, have apprehended a student from a prestigious private school who fatally stabbed a peer. The incident, which stemmed from an argument over a perceived challenge, has left the community in shock.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345853-14-year-old-thai-australian-boy-fatally-stabbed-after-dispute-in-bang-saray/#findComment-19439279

 

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Two Afghan Men Arrested at Phuket Airport for Fake Passports

 

 

Two Afghan nationals were apprehended at Phuket Airport for using counterfeit passports while waiting to transfer flights. The pair, Abdul Bashir Kawoskgar, aged 24, and Mustafa Ahadi, aged 20, were discovered with fake Kazakhstani passports on 9th December.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345867-two-afghan-men-arrested-at-phuket-airport-for-fake-passports/

 

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Korat Restaurant Chief Laments: Economy Slumps, Customers Dwindle

 

Picture courtesy: INN

 

The head of Nakhon Ratchasima Restaurant Association is calling for government action to revive the economy, as local eateries suffer from dwindling customer numbers amidst ongoing financial slumps.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345869-korat-restaurant-chief-laments-economy-slumps-customers-dwindle/

 

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Yingluck's Return Like Thaksin Requires Jail Time, Says Wissanu

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

Wisanu Krue-ngam has commented on the possibility of former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra returning to Thailand, stating that her return would be subject to the legal process, similar to her brother, Thaksin Shinawatra, who has already been incarcerated.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345870-yinglucks-return-like-thaksin-requires-jail-time-says-wissanu/

 

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Beauty queen scammed out of 4 million baht by cyber criminals
by Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of Thairath

Charlotte Austin, a beauty queen affiliated with Miss Grand Thailand, has reportedly fallen victim to a scam by a cybercriminal gang, resulting in a loss of 4 million baht. The perpetrators allegedly coerced her into a continuous 24-hour video call.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345872-beauty-queen-scammed-out-of-4-million-baht-by-cyber-criminals/

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50-Year-Old Novice Nun Falls into Well After Disrupting Funeral in Nakhon Si Thammarat

 

 

In a bizarre incident, a 50-year-old novice nun, ordained just three days earlier, fell into a 5-metre-deep well after disrupting a funeral and displaying erratic behavior at Wat Pa Wadi, in Tha Sala District, Nakhon Si Thammarat.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345873-50-year-old-novice-nun-falls-into-well-after-disrupting-funeral-in-nakhon-si-thammarat/

 

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Tourism Authority of Thailand targets Niche Tourism Boom in 2025

 

File photo courtesy: Wikipedia

 

In a strategic move to capitalise on the high-end travel market, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is banking on four niche sectors—wellness, luxury experiences, sports tourism, and honeymoons—for a prosperous 2025.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345875-tourism-authority-of-thailand-targets-niche-tourism-boom-in-2025/

 

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Explosion and Fire Engulf Bangkok Home, Two Rescued from Bedroom
 

 

An explosion startled residents early morning, which was initially thought to be a street brawl. However, upon inspection, the reality was far more shocking: a fire had erupted, engulfing a house in flames. Two women were trapped in a second-floor bedroom, unable to escape due to window security bars, prompting a dramatic rescue by firefighters.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345878-explosion-and-fire-engulf-bangkok-home-two-rescued-from-bedroom/

 

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Busted in Bangkok: Undie-cover cops quash gay shindig rumours
by Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of Amarin TV

In an eyebrow-raising update from Bangkok’s bustling Sukhumvit 31 stretch, police quashed rumours of a cover-up in an outrageous gay underwear bash that involved drugs but no glittering celebrity attendees.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345880-busted-in-bangkok-undie-cover-cops-quash-gay-shindig-rumours/

 

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Northern Thailand warms as southern provinces face heavy rain
by Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of Daniel Lerman, Unsplash

A weather forecast from the Thai Meteorological Department today highlights drastic changes across the country. The northern regions face rising temperatures, while the south prepares for heavy downpours affecting nine provinces, with sea waves exceeding 2 metres.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345884-northern-thailand-warms-as-southern-provinces-face-heavy-rain/

 

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British man’s flight home to recovery after horror crash in Thailand
by Bob Scott

 

Picture of Andy Davis courtesy of the Davis family

A British man who suffered life-changing injuries while working in Thailand has returned home after an appeal raised nearly £20,000 (880,000 baht) for a medical repatriation flight.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345886-british-man’s-flight-home-to-recovery-after-horror-crash-in-thailand/

 

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Workers Flee Blaze in Pattaya Massage Shop Storage Room

 

 

A fire broke at a massage and spa shop located on Pattaya Third Road in Nong Prue Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi. The Pattaya City Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Division, along with rescue workers from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation, quickly responded to the emergency call.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345901-workers-flee-blaze-in-pattaya-massage-shop-storage-room/

 

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Health officials suspended after video of fatal restraint emerges

By Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Two health officials at Kantharalak Hospital in Sisaket province have been suspended and are under investigation following the death of 31 year old man.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345915-health-officials-suspended-after-video-of-fatal-restraint-emerges/