Pheu Thai members defend card photo as fortune telling, not gambling

Photo courtesy of Patong Police via The Phuket News

 

Drunken drama: Russian hospitalised after Bangla brawl
By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

A night of partying on Bangla Road turned into chaos when a drunken Russian tourist was hospitalised after a violent altercation with security guards.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346661-drunken-drama-russian-hospitalised-after-bangla-brawl/

Phuket Police Profile Transgender Workers for Tourist Safety Boost

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In an effort to enhance public safety along Bangla Road in Phuket, local police have started compiling profiles of transgender individuals working in the bustling nightlife district. This initiative aims to reduce tourist altercations and encourage locals to become informants for crime prevention.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346654-phuket-police-profile-transgender-workers-for-tourist-safety-boost/

Thai Medical Council Probes Ex-PM Thaksin's Extended Hospital Stay

 

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The Medical Council of Thailand is scrutinising Police General Hospital over the former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's prolonged stay post-conviction, sparking questions about potential preferential treatment.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346653-thai-medical-council-probes-ex-pm-thaksins-extended-hospital-stay/

Tourist Arrested in Fatal Jet Ski Incident at Phuket Beach

 

 

A 25-year-old tourist, reported in the Thai media as being Austrian, has been arrested in connection with a fatal jet ski collision that claimed the life of a Russian swimmer at Karon Beach on December 17.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346682-tourist-arrested-in-fatal-jet-ski-incident-at-phuket-beach/

 

Pickup Truck Plunges Into Canal in Chumphon, Village Headman Found Dead Inside

 

 

The Saichon Rescue Radio Centre in Chumphon received a report of a pickup truck that had fallen into a roadside canal along the newly constructed Nong Som road in Bang Luk Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chumphon.

Full stoty:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346683-pickup-truck-plunges-into-canal-in-chumphon-village-headman-found-dead-inside/

 

Landslide Sends Home Crashing into Bang Pakong River, Chachoengsao 

 

 

A family escaped death by breaking out through a window after a landslide caused their house to collapse into the Bang Pakong River early morning. The incident has left five households affected, with local authorities scrambling to assist residents in relocating their belongings.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346684-landslide-sends-home-crashing-into-bang-pakong-river chachoengsao /

 

Man Wielding Axe Enters School, Causes Panic
 

 

Panic ensued at a school in Wang Tha Chang Subdistrict, Kabin Buri District, Prachinburi Province, when a man armed with an axe entered the premises, causing students and teachers to flee. The village headman later revealed that the man was a psychiatric patient who often carried an axe when dropping off his child at the school.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346686-man-wielding-axe-enters-school-causes-panic/

 

 

Fatal Cement Truck and Pickup Collision in Phrae Leaves One Dead

 

 

A crash involving a cement truck and a pickup truck carrying red onions claimed one life in Long District, Phrae Province. The collision occurred on the Mae Kham Hill in Long Subdistrict.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346687-fatal-cement-truck-and-pickup-collision-in-phrae-leaves-one-dead/

 

Suspected Cross-Border Livestock Smugglers Abandon 45 Buffaloes Near Thai-Lao Border
 

 

Three unidentified men suspected of involvement in cross-border livestock smuggling abandoned 45 buffaloes and fled across the Hueang River into Laos after being confronted by Thai authorities in Loei Province on December 19.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346688-suspected-cross-border-livestock-smugglers-abandon-45-buffaloes-near-thai-lao-border/

 

Jealous Husband Shoots 74-Year-Old Man Over Alleged Affair in Khon Kaen

 

 

A 54-year-old man was arrested on December 19, for shooting a 74-year-old man after suspecting him of having an affair with his wife. The violent incident took place early in the morning at the victim's home in the village of Nangam, Khon Kaen province.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346690-jealous-husband-shoots-74-year-old-man-over-alleged-affair-in-khon-kaen/

 

Chaiyaphum Woman Dies in Motorcycle Crash After Colliding with Posts

 

 

A 53-year-old woman lost her life after her motorcycle collided with two guideposts in the Bung Kla sub-district of Chaiyaphum province. The incident occurred around 13:20 on December 19, on a road near the village of Nong Chim, before reaching the Bung Kla Tambon Administration Organisation (TAO).
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346691-chaiyaphum-woman-dies-in-motorcycle-crash-after-colliding-with-posts/

 

Mystery Man’s Body Found Floating in Canal in Nonthaburi

 

 

Police from the Sai Noi Police Station, along with rescue workers from the Poh Tek Tung Foundation, responded to a report of a body found floating in the water near the mouth of the Masing Canal, Moo 1, Sai Noi Subdistrict, Mueang Sai Noi District.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346692-mystery-man’s-body-found-floating-in-canal-in-nonthaburi/

 

Pickup Truck Crash in Sattahip: One Injured, Streetlights Damaged
 

 

Sattahip Police Station, Chonburi Province, received of a pickup truck driver losing control and crashing into streetlights before overturning on Road 332 heading towards Yaek Je intersection, near Miranda Village, Moo 7, Sattahip Subdistrict, Sattahip District.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346693-pickup-truck-crash-in-sattahip-one-injured-streetlights-damaged/

 

Body of Missing Man Found After Four Days of Search in Surat Thani

 

 

The body of 59-year-old Mr. Sunan Joamrit, who had been missing for four days, was found on December 19, in the Pak Hai Canal in the Kanchanadit district of Surat Thani province. 
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346694-body-of-missing-man-found-after-four-days-of-search-in-surat-thani/

 

Thai Worker Causes Mid-Air Panic on Flight from Taiwan to BKK
 

 

A harrowing incident occurred on board Thai Airways flight TG637 when a Thai worker returning from Taiwan reportedly became delusional and attempted to open the emergency exit mid-flight. Fellow passengers sprang into action, subduing and restraining the man until the plane safely landed at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346695-thai-worker-causes-mid-air-panic-on-flight-from-taiwan-to-bkk/

 

Malaysian and Thai Wife Arrested in 800 Million Baht Scam Case

 

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A Malaysian man and his Thai wife find themselves in custody, accused of orchestrating elaborate investment scams through deceptive mobile applications, leading to financial damages totalling a staggering 800 million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346681-malaysian-and-thai-wife-arrested-in-800-million-baht-scam-case/

Gunman Opens Fire in Bueng Kan, Killing 2 and Injuring 2, Before Taking His Own Life
 

 

Police surround shooter during intense standoff on December 19, after shooting incident occurred in Nong Hua Chang Subdistrict, Phon Charoen District, Bueng Kan Province, where a man opened fire on residents, leaving two dead and two injured.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346697-gunman-opens-fire-in-bueng-kan-killing-2-and-injuring-2-before-taking-his-own-life/

 

 

DSI & Thai Industrial Standards Institute Raid Warehouse:61 Million of Uncertified Goods

 

 

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI), on December 18, in collaboration with the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI), conducted a raid on four large warehouses in Ban Khlong Suan Subdistrict, Phra Samut Chedi District, Samut Prakan Province. The operation uncovered 37,593 units of uncertified products, including lithium-ion batteries, power tools, power adapters, and high-pressure water sprayers, with an estimated total value of 61,779,200 baht.

 

Full Story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346698-dsi-thai-industrial-standards-institute-raid-warehouse61-million-of-uncertified-goods/

 

Jealous Gambler Attempts Murder Before Taking His Own Life

 

 

Police from the Tha Hin Police Station, Lopburi were alerted at 23.55 on December 19, to a shooting at the Happy Inn Hotel, located at 99 Moo 1, Talung Subdistrict, Mueang District, Lopburi Province. Authorities arrived at the scene to find a 30-year-old woman, Ms. Dararat Duangkamnoet, suffering from serious gunshot wounds. 
 

Full Story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346699-jealous-gambler-attempts-murder-before-taking-his-own-life/

 

Foreign Drug Trafficker Arrested on Koh Phangan with Money Laundering Operation Uncovered
 

 

Surat Thani Immigration Police have apprehended a 36-year-old Italian national, Mr. Federico, for allegedly trafficking drugs and operating a money-laundering scheme under the guise of a registered business on Koh Phangan. The operation, which had been running for nearly two years, involved over 71 million baht in financial transactions.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346700-foreign-drug-trafficker-arrested-on-koh-phangan-with-money-laundering-operation-uncovered/

 

King Cobra Found in Nursery School Storage Room After Floodwaters Recede
 

 

A shocking encounter unfolded at a nursery school in Tha Phae Subdistrict Municipality, Nakhon Si Thammarat, as a large king cobra was discovered hiding in a storage cabinet following receding floodwaters.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346703-king-cobra-found-in-nursery-school-storage-room-after-floodwaters-recede/

 

Lorry with missing wheel sparks safety fears on Phuket road (video)
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

A video clip sparking safety concerns has taken social media by storm, showing a lorry missing a wheel and with a bulging tyre, driving along Thep Kasattri Road, in Thalang, Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346706-lorry-with-missing-wheel-sparks-safety-fears-on-phuket-road-video/

 

Pattaya's Dark Side: What You Won't Find in the Travel Brochures

 

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Nestled along the Gulf of Thailand, Pattaya charms millions with its buzzing nightlife, sun-drenched beaches, and an array of attractions. Yet, beneath this glittering facade lies a more troubling narrative that many tourists might not see. These hidden issues reveal both societal and environmental challenges that the city faces today.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346709-pattayas-dark-side-what-you-wont-find-in-the-travel-brochures/

 

Thailand's New Year Traffic Safety Plan Launched

 

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As the New Year approaches, the Thai government is taking proactive measures to ensure the safety of its roads during this festive period, which often sees an uptick in travel and, unfortunately, traffic accidents. The Interior Ministry, under the leadership of Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, has unveiled a comprehensive plan aimed at reducing road accidents and promoting safer driving habits across the nation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346714-thailands-new-year-traffic-safety-plan-launched/

UPDATE
Foreign Drug Trafficking Gang Busted on Koh Phangan: Over ฿71 Million in Circulation

 

 

A major drug trafficking operation involving foreign nationals has been dismantled on Koh Phangan, with police uncovering a money trail amounting to over ฿71 million.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346700-foreign-drug-trafficker-arrested-on-koh-phangan-with-money-laundering-operation-uncovered/#findComment-19458580

 

UPDATE:

 

Koh Pha Ngan drug bust: Italian, French, Russian men arrested
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Naewna

Immigration Bureau officers yesterday launched a major operation into foreign drug traffickers on Koh Pha Ngan, an island in the southern province of Surat Thani, resulting in the arrest of Italian, French, and Russian suspects.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346700-foreign-drug-trafficker-arrested-on-koh-phangan-with-money-laundering-operation-uncovered/#findComment-19458812

 

Thai mother profited 150,000 baht from selling free nasal spray
by Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

A troubling incident has come to light involving a mother who allegedly exploited the healthcare system by collecting free nasal spray medication from hospitals and selling it online. She reportedly visited 31 locations, amassing 318 bottles and profiting approximately 150,000 baht (US$4,340).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346732-thai-mother-profited-150000-baht-from-selling-free-nasal-spray/

 

Pattaya bar girl scams 10 million baht from South Korean man
by Petch Petpailin 

 

Photo via Tero Asia

A South Korean man lost more than 10 million baht to a Thai woman he met in Pattaya. The woman even claimed that she died of cancer to scam the foreigner out of his money.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346718-pattaya-bar-girl-scams-10-million-baht-from-south-korean-man/

Pheu Thai members defend card photo as fortune telling, not gambling

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ ชมรมSTRONGต้านทุจริตประเทศไทย

 

A group of Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) members from the Pheu Thai Party denied allegations of gambling after a photograph of them playing cards was circulated on social media. One of the BMC members claimed they were reading cards for fortune telling, not gambling.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346754-pheu-thai-members-defend-card-photo-as-fortune-telling-not-gambling/

Myanmar to release Thai fishermen, fostering regional peace

By Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Myanmar’s impending release of four Thai fishermen, captured in disputed waters off Ranong province last month, demonstrates its commitment to fostering regional peace. This assurance emerged during an informal consultation in Bangkok, where Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa engaged representatives from six regional countries to tackle transnational crime and related issues.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346755-myanmar-to-release-thai-fishermen-fostering-regional-peace/