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Dutch tourist allegedly escapes bills and steals from many Phuket hotels
By Petch Petpailin

 

A Dutch tourist reportedly evaded paying bills and stole room keys, along with other items, from several hotels in Phuket but remains at large.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346970-dutch-tourist-allegedly-escapes-bills-and-steals-from-many-phuket-hotels/

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UK & Thai Police Partner to Enhance Custody Conditions in Thailand

Photo: The Thaiger

 

In a significant step towards modernising detainee treatment, the Royal Thai Police have teamed up with the UK to revolutionise police custody conditions across Thailand. This collaboration focuses on adopting UK models to raise the quality of life and safety for those held in detention.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346980-uk-thai-police-partner-to-enhance-custody-conditions-in-thailand/

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Russian Tourist, 60, Falls Victim to Gold Necklace Theft by Cunning Duo in Pattaya
 

Picture courtesy of TMN.

 

Police in Pattaya are investigating an incident in which a 60-year-old Russian tourist fell victim to theft after being charmed by two transgender individuals in front of a hotel in the Wongamat area of Naklua.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346955-russian-tourist-60-falls-victim-to-gold-necklace-theft-by-cunning-duo-in-pattaya/

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Thai police removed after video exposes traffic fine misconduct

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Social Hunter 2022

 

A viral video on Thai social media led to the temporary removal of a traffic officer from the Rattanathibet Police Station in Nonthaburi province, near Bangkok, for allegedly collecting traffic fines personally.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346986-thai-police-removed-after-video-exposes-traffic-fine-misconduct/

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Motorcycle Crash Claims Life of Local Man in Trang

 

 

A  motorcycle crash occurred in Trang’s Huai Yot district early morning, resulting in the death of a local resident.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347001-motorcycle-crash-claims-life-of-local-man-in-trang/

 

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Angry Customer Opens Fire in Hat Yai Restaurant: 2 Dead, 3 Injured

 

 

A shocking shooting at a Hat Yai restaurant left two people dead and three injured after an enraged customer opened fire over a dispute with staff. The incident occurred at the "Krua Phawana" restaurant on Nual Kaew Uthit Road in Hat Yai district, Songkhla province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347004-angry-customer-opens-fire-in-hat-yai-restaurant-2-dead-3-injured/

 

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Unemployed Man Takes His Own Life in Car After Financial Struggles

 

 

A 48-year-old man was found dead inside his car in a case of apparent suicide, believed to be triggered by financial pressures stemming from unemployment. The incident occurred near a community behind Wat Woraprot Sangkhawas, Bang Nang subdistrict, Phan Thong district, Chonburi province.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347005-unemployed-man-takes-his-own-life-in-car-after-financial-struggles/

 

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Fatal Motorcycle Crash at Notorious Bend Sparks Local Superstition

 

 

A factory worker from the Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate lost his life in a motorcycle accident during the early hours of the morning, prompting renewed fears among locals about a so-called “cursed bend” notorious for frequent fatal crashes.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347006-fatal-motorcycle-crash-at-notorious-bend-sparks-local-superstition/

 

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Pickup Truck Reversing Crushes & Kills Two-Year-Old Boy

 

 

An incident in Roi Et province has resulted in the death of a two-year-old boy after he was run over by a reversing pickup truck. The incident occurred on December 23, in the Bueang Udom village, located in the Na Udom subdistrict of Phon Thong district.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347007-pickup-truck-reversing-crushes-kills-two-year-old-boy/

 

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Big Bike Stunt Sparks Outrage in Phetchabun: Police Urged to Take Action

 

 

A shocking video of a reckless big bike rider performing dangerous stunts on the streets of Phetchabun has gone viral, drawing widespread criticism and calls for law enforcement to take swift action.

 

Full story and video: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347008-big-bike-stunt-sparks-outrage-in-phetchabun-police-urged-to-take-action/

 

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PM Paetongtarn Dubbed 'Dad-Supported' by Reporters

 

FILE - Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, left, and his daughter and newly elected Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrive before the royal endorsement ceremony appointing Paetongtarn as Thailand's new prime minister at Pheu Thai party headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit).

 

In an intriguing twist of tradition, Government House reporters have labelled Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s administration as a "dad-supported government," highlighting her perceived reliance on her father, Thaksin Shinawatra.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346974-pm-paetongtarn-dubbed-dad-supported-by-reporters/

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Police Officer & Student Killed, 11 Injured in School Crash in Nakhon Ratchasima

 

 

A crash outside Wat Don Khwang School in Nakhon Ratchasima has claimed the life of a police officer and young students, leaving 11 others injured, including students and local vendors. The crash occurred when a speeding car veered off the road, striking pedestrians near the school entrance.

 

Full story and video: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347009-police-officer-student-killed-11-injured-in-school-crash-in-nakhon-ratchasima/

 

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Two Dead as Boat Capsizes in Kathu Pond, Phuket
 

 

An incident occurred on the evening of 22 December when a fibre boat carrying three young men capsized in a large pond in Soi Bo Pla Ta Daet, Moo 1, Kathu subdistrict. Two men, aged 18 and 19, drowned, while the third managed to swim to safety.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347010-two-dead-as-boat-capsizes-in-kathu-pond-phuket/

 

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British Tourist Faces Charges for 'Destroying an Official Document'

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

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A British tourist has found himself in hot water in Pattaya after his dramatic response to receiving a traffic ticket. Caught on camera, the man consumed the ticket issued for riding a motorbike without a helmet and licence, drinking it down in protest.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347002-british-tourist-faces-charges-for-destroying-an-official-document/

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Woman Killed in Garbage Truck Collision on Phetkasem Road, Bangkok

 

 

A crash on Phetkasem Road, Bangkok, claimed the life of a 25-year-old woman who was riding pillion on a motorcycle. The collision involved a Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) garbage truck and a motorcycle rider working for a delivery/taxi service.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347011-woman-killed-in-garbage-truck-collision-on-phetkasem-road-bangkok/

 

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Delivery Rider Found Dead in Pickup Truck After Seven Days in Friend’s Driveway
 

 

A 38-year-old food delivery rider was discovered dead in his pickup truck, parked at a friend’s home in Tha Sen, Ban Lat district, Phetchaburi province, after going missing for seven days.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347012-delivery-rider-found-dead-in-pickup-truck-after-seven-days-in-friend’s-driveway/

 

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Elderly Man Found Dead Upside Down in Bamboo Grove in Nong Bua Lamphu
 

 

An elderly man lost his life after falling into a bamboo grove near Lam Phaniang, close to the Jombueng-Sang Sian Road in Nong Bua Tai Subdistrict, Si Bun Rueang District, Nong Bua Lamphu Province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347013-elderly-man-found-dead-upside-down-in-bamboo-grove-in-nong-bua-lamphu/

 

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Suspect's Family Offers Million-Baht Bribe for Heroin Dealer's Release

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

Authorities have apprehended the mother-in-law and wife of a heroin dealer in Kanchanaburi after they attempted to bribe officials with a million baht to secure his release.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347015-suspects-family-offers-million-baht-bribe-for-heroin-dealers-release/

 

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Driver Dies as Pickup Truck Crashes into Barriers and Plunges into Pasak River
 

 

A 38-year-old man died after his pickup truck crashed into road barriers twice and plunged into the Pasak River in Ayutthaya’s Nakhon Luang district. Despite efforts by local fishermen to assist, the vehicle sank completely before help could reach him.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347014-driver-dies-as-pickup-truck-crashes-into-barriers-and-plunges-into-pasak-river/

 

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Thailand Plans to Cut Armed Forces, Senior Roles Halved in Overhaul

 

FILE photo courtesy: Wikipedia

 

Thailand is set for a strategic military overhaul as the Defence Council sanctioned a comprehensive white paper outlining plans to significantly trim the armed forces and curtail defence spending.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347016-thailand-plans-to-cut-armed-forces-senior-roles-halved-in-overhaul/

 

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NIDA Poll Reveals Public Fatigue in 2024

 

Picture: National News Bureau of Thailand (NNT)

The National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) Poll Center has released the results of its annual survey, titled “What Have You Been Tired of in 2024?” The survey, conducted from December 16 to 18, included 1,310 respondents aged 18 and above from diverse regions, educational backgrounds, occupations, and income levels across Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347018-nida-poll-reveals-public-fatigue-in-2024/

 

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Car and Pickup Truck Plunge into Drainage Canal in Bangkok

 

 

In a dramatic early morning incident, a car and a pickup truck plunged into a drainage canal beside the Ram Inthra Expressway, Bangkok leaving five people injured. Rescue workers rushed to the scene to provide immediate assistance and transported the injured to nearby hospitals.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347019-car-and-pickup-truck-plunge-into-drainage-canal-in-bangkok/

 

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Phuket’s traffic revolution: New roads to transform island travel
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of The Phuket News

Phuket is gearing up for a major infrastructure facelift with a slew of secondary road developments aimed at easing traffic woes and boosting tourism. Officials unveiled the ambitious plan at a press conference chaired by Phuket Governor Sophon Suwanarat at Provincial Hall on Friday, December 20, showcasing a roadmap for smoother travel and economic growth.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347022-phuket’s-traffic-revolution-new-roads-to-transform-island-travel/

 

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Foreign man assaults Pattaya transwoman over noise dispute
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via YouTube/ ข่าวเวิร์คพอยท์ 23

A foreign man physically assaulted a Thai transwoman on Sunday, December 22, following an alleged dispute over a loud noise caused by the victim in an apartment in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347025-foreign-man-assaults-pattaya-transwoman-over-noise-dispute/

 

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Husband strangles wife to death in Phuket tragedy

By Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A tragic incident unfolded when a husband strangled his wife to death in their rented home in Pa Khlok, Thalang district, Phuket. Colleagues of the victim expressed sorrow, revealing that she had recently mentioned feeling relieved after her husband had moved out with his belongings. However, he returned and committed the heinous act early this morning, December 24, at 5.05am.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347051-husband-strangles-wife-to-death-in-phuket-tragedy/

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Hong Kong man restrained by taxi drivers after rampage near Phuket airport

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์

 

A group of Thai taxi drivers restrained a foreign man from Hong Kong after he went on a rampage outside Phuket International Airport yesterday, December 23.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347053-hong-kong-man-restrained-by-taxi-drivers-after-rampage-near-phuket-airport/

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Tattoo artist threatens client after dispute in Lat Phrao, Bangkok

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A tattoo session in the Lat Phrao area of Bangkok took an unexpected turn when a woman found herself dissatisfied with the artwork she received. Although she was refunded 1,000 baht, the situation escalated as the tattoo artist allegedly began harassing her through chat messages, threatening harm, and urging her to relocate. This incident quickly gained traction online after being highlighted by the Facebook page อีซ้อขยี้ข่าว: อีซ้อ where it was shared widely.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347055-tattoo-artist-threatens-client-after-dispute-in-lat-phrao-bangkok/

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Thai man fatally attacks wife in alleged menstrual blood prank

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via ThaiRath

 

A Thai man fatally attacked his wife in a rice field in the Isaan province of Ubon Ratchathani on Sunday, 22 December, claiming she pranked him by rubbing menstrual blood on his mouth. The deceased woman’s relative expressed doubt about his account.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347056-thai-man-fatally-attacks-wife-in-alleged-menstrual-blood-prank/

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School gardener arrested in Sukhothai for selling illicit videos

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A cybercrime investigation led to the arrest of a school gardener who allegedly ran a secret group selling illicit footage of women and students. This operation reportedly generated a significant income over two years, accumulating upwards of 120,000 baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347057-school-gardener-arrested-in-sukhothai-for-selling-illicit-videos/

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Thailand Announces New Minimum Wage Increase for 2025

 

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Starting January 1, 2025, Thailand will introduce a new minimum wage across its 77 provinces. This change follows a lengthy meeting led by Boonsong Thapchaiyuth, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labour. The meeting, held on December 23, resulted in a unanimous decision to raise daily wages by 7 to 55 baht, averaging a 2.9% increase.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347060-thailand-announces-new-minimum-wage-increase-for-2025/