Naval officer accused of lewd acts with 18 cadets under investigation

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Thailand’s first F1 race planned for Bangkok’s Chatuchak by 2027
By Petch Petpailin

 

The Thai government is continuing the Formula One (F1) project initiated by former Prime Minister (PM) Srettha Thavisin, with plans to hold Thailand’s first F1 race in the Chatuchak neighbourhood of Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346547-thailand’s-first-f1-race-planned-for-bangkok’s-chatuchak-by-2027/

Thailand Unveils E-Visa System, Streamlining Travel for 2025

 

 

Thailand has launched its pioneering Thai E-Visa system, set to revolutionise travel from January 1, 2025. This new digital approach will allow international travellers to obtain their visas online, eliminating the need for paperwork and embassy visits.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346569-thailand-unveils-e-visa-system-streamlining-travel-for-2025/

Thailand rolls out red carpet with bigger rebates for filmmakers
By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

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The Thail Cabinet approved an increase in the rebate offered to foreign film productions, raising it to a range of 15 to 30% to attract more international filmmakers to shoot in the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346560-thailand-rolls-out-red-carpet-with-bigger-rebates-for-filmmakers/

Russian Tourist Fined for Flashy Christmas Lights on Car in Pattaya
 

Photo: The Pattaya News

 

A Russian tourist in Pattaya, named Mr. Ivanov, was fined for decorating his car with flashing Christmas lights, unaware that it was against the law in Thailand. On December 17th, around 6:01 PM, 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346559-russian-tourist-fined-for-flashy-christmas-lights-on-car-in-pattaya/

Warehouse Worker, 23, Killed in Motorcycle Collision with Parked Truck

 

 

A 23-year-old warehouse worker lost her life in a motorcycle crash early morning after colliding with the rear of a parked container truck. The accident occurred at 00:15 in front of the MG warehouse on Khlong Song Nam Suvarnabhumi Road in Bang Sao Thong Subdistrict, Bang Sao Thong District.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346581-warehouse-worker-23-killed-in-motorcycle-collision-with-parked-truck/

 

 

Death of Ratchaburi Teacher/Tik Toker Hit by Train While Filming on Chulalongkorn Bridge
 

 

A TikTok content creator and cycling enthusiast lost his life after being struck by a train while filming a video on the Chulalongkorn Railway Bridge in Ratchaburi. The incident occurred at approximately 07:30 near the Chulalongkorn Bridge crossing the Mae Klong River.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346583-death-of-ratchaburi-teachertik-toker-hit-by-train-while-filming-on-chulalongkorn-bridge/

 

Fire Breaks Out at Recycling Material Warehouse in Sriracha
 

 

A large fire broke out at a recycling material warehouse in Soi Suntech, near Ban Bo Win School, in Bo Win Subdistrict, Sriracha District, Chonburi. The blaze involved a large pile of old rubber tyres, and explosions could be heard intermittently throughout the area.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346584-fire-breaks-out-at-recycling-material-warehouse-in-sriracha/

 

Teenager Ignored Warning,14-Year-Old Girl Dies, 2 Critically Injured
 

 

A motorcycle crash claimed the life of a 14-year-old girl and left two young men critically injured after the rider ignored warnings to drive safely. The incident occurred on December 18 at the Phak Tho intersection, Highway 4033, in Pho Kao Ton, Mueang District, Lopburi.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346585-teenager-ignored-warning14-year-old-girl-dies-2-critically-injured/

 

Thieves Steal Gold & Cash Worth Over 1.5 Million Baht From Pattaya Apartment
 

Pictures courtesy of Sattahip News.

 

Pattaya City Police Station reported a theft on December 18, where burglars broke into a safe inside an apartment in Soi Korpai, Pattaya, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi.

 

Full story :https://aseannow.com/topic/1346586-thieves-steal-gold-cash-worth-over-15-million-baht-from-pattaya-apartment/

 

42-Year-Old SUV Driver Collapses, Causes Four-Vehicle Collision at Chumphon Intersection

 

 

A construction instructor, aged 42, suffered a suspected asthma attack while driving, leading to a four-vehicle collision at the Sala Daeng Intersection in Chumphon Municipality.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346588-42-year-old-suv-driver-collapses-causes-four-vehicle-collision-at-chumphon-intersection/

 

Chinese National Arrested for Smuggling 120kg of Heroin Hidden in Car Batteries: Nong Khai

 

 

Authorities seized 120 kilograms of heroin hidden inside car batteries and arrested a Chinese national in connection with the case. The illicit drugs, valued at approximately 70 million baht were being transported from Bangkok with a final destination in Nong Khai.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346589-chinese-national-arrested-for-smuggling-120kg-of-heroin-hidden-in-car-batteries-nong-khai/

 

Thaksin Accused of Using Money to Secure Power and Privilege

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

The political landscape in Thailand is abuzz as former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra faces accusations of leveraging his wealth to secure power and privilege since his return from self-imposed exile.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346579-thaksin-accused-of-using-money-to-secure-power-and-privilege/

34-Year-Old Woman Dies After Motorcycle Crash into Canal in Ratchaburi
 

 

A 34-year-old woman drowned after her motorcycle skidded off a curve and plunged into a canal in Ratchaburi’s Photharam district early morning on 18 December.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346590-34-year-old-woman-dies-after-motorcycle-crash-into-canal-in-ratchaburi/

 

Thammanat and 20 MPs Realign with Klatham Party

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

Former Palang Pracharath heavyweight, Thammanat Prompao, and his faction of 20 MPs are creating ripples in Thai politics as they transition to the Klatham party, shifting the dynamics within the current Pheu Thai-led coalition government. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346580-thammanat-and-20-mps-realign-with-klatham-party/

Thailand's Election Commission Powerless to Compel Thaksin to Testify

 

File photo courtesy: Thai Rath

 

In a somewhat paradoxical development, Thailand’s Election Commission (EC) finds itself unable to mandate former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to appear and provide evidence in a high-profile inquiry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346582-thailands-election-commission-powerless-to-compel-thaksin-to-testify/

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Steel Plant Explosion in Rayong Leaves Seven Injured

 

 

An explosion at a steel smelting plant in the WHA Industrial Estate, Nong Lalok Subdistrict, Ban Khai District, Rayong Province, has left seven workers injured. The incident occurred due to a gas transportation error, sparking a fire and causing widespread panic as hundreds of employees fled the scene.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346566-steel-factory-explosion-in-rayong-leaves-dozens-injured-and-trapped/#findComment-19455936

 

Thailand Faces Pressure Over Alarming Human Trafficking Route

 

File photo Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge Gate. Courtesy: Wikipedia

 

The escalating human trafficking crisis in Thailand has drawn the attention of fourteen nations. With their citizens reportedly ensnared by fraudulent scam operations just over the border in Myanmar, concerns intensify over Thailand being used as a passageway into what some are describing as "hell on earth".

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346587-thailand-faces-pressure-over-alarming-human-trafficking-route/

Tourists Ignore Police in Patong: Drag Locked Motorbike Through Streets
 

 

A video capturing an incident in Patong, Phuket, has gone viral on social media. Two foreign tourists were seen defying local law enforcement by dragging a motorbike with a police wheel lock still attached, ignoring warnings from bystanders.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346593-tourists-ignore-police-in-patong-drag-locked-motorbike-through-streets/

 

Pattaya Beach Swarms with Tourists; Locals Voice Concerns

 

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As the high season unfolds, Pattaya Beach has become a hotspot for international tourists basking in the sun and enjoying Thailand's vibrant offerings.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346595-pattaya-beach-swarms-with-tourists-locals-voice-concerns/

 

Illegal Foreign Tour Guides Exploit Thai Visa Loopholes

 

FILE photo courtesy: Thai Rath

 

Efforts to curb illegal tour guides in Thailand face new challenges as visa-free stays and lax law enforcement allow foreigners to dominate the industry, warns the Professional Tourist Guides Association of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346599-illegal-foreign-tour-guides-exploit-thai-visa-loopholes/

 

Three Missing Young Girls Found at Resort in Buriram

 

 

Three young girls, aged 10, 12, and 15, were reported missing from their homes on the evening of 17th December, prompting a frantic search by worried parents and local authorities. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346600-three-missing-young-girls-found-at-resort-in-buriram/

 

Polish man sentenced for trafficking £100k of cannabis into UK
by Bob Scott

 

Picture of Arkadiusz Golab courtesy of Newcastle Evening Chronicle

A young Polish man in the United Kingdom was sentenced to two years in a young offenders institution after pleading guilty to trafficking almost £100,000 (4.3 million baht) of cannabis into Newcastle International Airport in the North-East of England. He claimed he was coerced into the illicit operation by a threatening organised crime syndicate.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346605-polish-man-sentenced-for-trafficking-£100k-of-cannabis-into-uk/

 

Russian Tourist Dies in Jet Ski Collision Off Phuket Coast

 

 

A Russian tourist lost his life following a jet ski collision off Karon Beach, Phuket. The victim, identified as 58-year-old was reported missing following the incident, which led to an extensive search operation.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346604-russian-tourist-dies-in-jet-ski-collision-off-phuket-coast/

 

Miraculous Escape: Woman Survives Early Morning Car Crash Near Pattaya

 

 

A serious car crash occurred early morning, on the parallel frontage road next to Highway 7 in Bang Lamung, where a vehicle collided with an electricity pole in front of the 7-Eleven distribution centre.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346608-miraculous-escape-woman-survives-early-morning-car-crash-near-pattaya/

 

Villagers Alarmed as Wild Elephants Invade Village in Omkoi, Chiang Mai
 

 

Villagers in Khun Tuen Mai Village, Moo 6, Mae Tuen Subdistrict, Omkoi District, Chiang Mai, are living in fear after two wild elephants were spotted wandering out of the Doi Mon Chong forest, part of the Omkoi National Reserved Forest, and entering their community.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346609-villagers-alarmed-as-wild-elephants-invade-village-in-omkoi-chiang-mai/

 

CCTV footage leads to arrest of caretaker for abuse of old woman
by Petch Petpailin 

 

Photo via Facebook/ สืบนครบาล IDMB

Police arrested a Thai caretaker for brutally abusing an 85 year old bedridden woman during her employment at the victim’s home in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346610-cctv-footage-leads-to-arrest-of-caretaker-for-abuse-of-old-woman/

 

Woman Jumps to Her Death at Phuket Hotel

 

 

A 57-year-old woman from Chiang Rai tragically jumped to her death from the fourth floor of a hotel located on Luang Pho Road in the Talad Yai subdistrict of Muang Phuket district. Police suspect the incident to be a suicide.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346639-woman-jumps-to-her-death-at-phuket-hotel/

 

Naval officer accused of lewd acts with 18 cadets under investigation

By Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of SiamNews

 

A naval officer, working as a physiotherapist, is under investigation for allegedly committing lewd acts against 18 cadets at a military prep school. The school has promptly set up a committee to thoroughly investigate the claims made by the students’ parents, assuring them of a fair process and appropriate action if misconduct is confirmed.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346643-naval-officer-accused-of-lewd-acts-with-18-cadets-under-investigation/

Thailand seeks family of woman found in Germany 35 years ago

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via INTERPOL

 

The Mirror Foundation of Thailand are looking for the family of a Thai woman found dead in Germany 35 years ago so they can identify her.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346644-thailand-seeks-family-of-woman-found-in-germany-35-years-ago/

Sacks found in Phatthalung canal are decomposed pork, not bodies

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

The mysterious discovery of two bloated sacks floating in a canal triggered a rapid response from the rescue services in Phatthalung province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346646-sacks-found-in-phatthalung-canal-are-decomposed-pork-not-bodies/