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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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Tsunami Survivor Leads Community's Safety Efforts 20 Years Later

 

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Nearly 20 years after the Boxing Day tsunami, one man in Phang Nga province stands as a beacon of hope and safety for his community. Meet 59-year-old Banlue Choosin, a former fisherman turned guardian of the Andaman Sea.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347062-tsunami-survivor-leads-communitys-safety-efforts-20-years-later/

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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/

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Festive crackdown: Car decked with lights halted in Bangkok

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A festive spectacle on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road through Bangkok captured the attention of many, including that of law enforcement, as a car adorned with reindeer antlers, a red nose, and twinkling Christmas lights drove along the busy street.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347066-festive-crackdown-car-decked-with-lights-halted-in-bangkok/

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10-Wheel Truck Crashes into Weigh Station, Killing Passenger in Lampang

 

 

 

A crash occurred early morning on December 24, when a 10-wheel truck suffered a brake failure and crashed into a weigh station in Koh Kha District, Lampang, killing a passenger on board. The incident took place on the inbound side of the Phahonyothin Road (Tak-Lampang) near the Koh Kha weigh station.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347088-10-wheel-truck-crashes-into-weigh-station-killing-passenger-in-lampang/

 

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UPDATE
Motorcyclist Prosecuted for Reckless Driving in Lom Sak

 

 

Police officers from Lom Sak Police Station successfully tracked down and prosecuted an individual after an online video surfaced showing reckless driving on a public road in their jurisdiction.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347089-motorcyclist-prosecuted-for-reckless-driving-in-lom-sak/

 

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Two Arrested for Attempted Sale of Modified Firearms via Social Media
 

 

Two young men were apprehended by Metropolitan Police investigators for attempting to sell modified firearms after arranging a transaction via social media. The arrests took place near the Patthavikorn Market on Nawamin Road, Bangkok.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347090-two-arrested-for-attempted-sale-of-modified-firearms-via-social-media/

 

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Man Dies After Car Crashes into Electric Pole and Road Sign in Lamphun 

 

 

A crash occurred in the early hours of the morning, when a car crashed into an electric pole and road sign, subsequently catching fire. The driver, a 30-year-old man, was critically injured and later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347091-man-dies-after-car-crashes-into-electric-pole-and-road-sign-in-lamphun /

 

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Cyber Police Crack Down on Major Gambling Ring in Chiang Rai
 

 

A significant crackdown on online gambling networks was led by Pol. Lt. Gen. Trirong Phiewphan, Commissioner of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB), along with senior officers, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of large amounts of equipment and cash. The operation targeted three locations across Chiang Rai province, uncovering a network with over 1 billion baht in financial turnover.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347092-cyber-police-crack-down-on-major-gambling-ring-in-chiang-rai/

 

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Teachers & Students Flee as Fire Breaks Out in Building in Pattaya School
 

 

A fire broke out at Pattaya City School 8, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi, causing some chaos as teachers and students rushed to evacuate. The incident occurred in a disused learning centre adjacent to the kindergarten building, prompting a swift response from local disaster prevention officers, fire trucks, and rescue teams from the Sawang Boriboon Foundation.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347093-teachers-students-flee-as-fire-breaks-out-in-building-in-pattaya-school/

 

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Big Bike Rider Killed in Phuket Road Crash
 

 

A fatal motorcycle crash occurred in the afternoon of December 24, in the Thalang district of Phuket when a big bike collided with a palm tree in the central reservation of Thepkrasattri Road.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347094-big-bike-rider-killed-in-phuket-road-crash/

 

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Thai Customs Seize E-Cigarettes, Nitrous Oxide, & Coin Changers Worth Over 30 Million Baht

 

 

The Thai Customs Department announced the seizure of illicit goods, including e-cigarettes, nitrous oxide, and automatic coin changers, with an estimated value exceeding 30 million baht. The announcement was made during a press conference held at the Customs Department headquarters in Klong Toey, led by Mr Panthong Loykulnanta, Advisor on Tax Development and Collection, and Ms Nanththita Sirikup, Advisor on Customs Control Development.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347095-thai-customs-seize-e-cigarettes-nitrous-oxide-coin-changers-worth-over-30-million-baht/

 

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UPDATE
Retired Civil Servant Faces Serious Charges After Fatal School Crash

 

The devastating road crash in front of Don Khwang School on Phet Matukala Road in Hua Thale Subdistrict, Mueang District, Nakhon Ratchasima, has claimed two lives and injured several others. Among the fatalities was Police Lieutenant Vimut Tansupho, 57, a traffic officer from Nakhon Ratchasima City Police Station, who was performing his duties at the time of the incident.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347096-retired-civil-servant-faces-serious-charges-after-fatal-school-crash/

 

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37-Year-Old Man Shot Dead by Father After Heated Argument Over Laziness

 

 

A shooting took place in the early hours of 24 December in Chiang Kham district, Phayao province. Police from Chiang Kham Station were alerted to a fatal shooting at house number 39/1, Moo 21, Rom Yen subdistrict, at approximately 01:30. Officers rushed to the scene alongside forensic experts and rescue personnel.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347097-37-year-old-man-shot-dead-by-father-after-heated-argument-over-laziness/

 

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Suspected Arson Sparks Forest Fire Near Recycling Shop in Chonburi
 

 

A forest fire near a recycling shop in Nong Pla Lai Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi, escalated into chaos as flames spread to a pile of waste materials, requiring multiple fire trucks and numerous firefighters to bring it under control.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347098-suspected-arson-sparks-forest-fire-near-recycling-shop-in-chonburi/

 

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Udon Thani: Couple in Motorbike Crash, 1 Killed in Hit & Run

 

 

In a heartbreaking incident, a couple travelling over 200 kilometres on a motorbike with a sidecar met with tragedy when a six-wheeled truck dangerously overtook them, resulting in a collision that left one dead and the other critically injured. Authorities are actively searching for the truck driver, who fled the scene.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347100-udon-thani-couple-in-motorbike-crash-1-killed-in-hit-run/

 

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Detached Truck Tyre Critically Injures Delivery Worker
 

 

A incident unfolded on December 24, when a lorry tyre came loose and struck a delivery worker with immense force, leaving him unconscious and in critical condition at the rear of a pickup truck.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347101-detached-truck-tyre-critically-injures-delivery-worker/

 

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Chicken Rice Vendor Saves Italian Tourist with CPR

 

 

A heartwarming act unfolded at a local chicken rice restaurant in Phuket, when a vendor saved the life of an Italian tourist who suddenly collapsed while dining. The quick-thinking restaurant owner, who had CPR training, performed life-saving measures that ensured the tourist’s survival.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347102-chicken-rice-vendor-saves-italian-tourist-with-cpr/

 

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Foreign Rider Dies in Motorcycle Crash in Pattaya
 

 

A motorcycle collision claimed the life of a foreign man and left two others injured in Pattaya on December 24. The collision occurred at approximately midday in Soi Arunothai, Central Pattaya, when two motorcycles collided head-on.

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347103-foreign-rider-dies-in-motorcycle-crash-in-pattaya/

 

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Belgian 80, Attacked and Robbed by Teenage Gang on Christmas Day in Pattaya

 

 

An 80-year-old Belgian man was brutally attacked and robbed by a group of teenage assailants wielding knives on Christmas Day in Pattaya.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347104-belgian-80-attacked-and-robbed-by-teenage-gang-on-christmas-day-in-pattaya/

 

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Car Crash on Expressway Leaves Driver Dead as Car Collides with Six-Wheel Truck

 

 

A collision on Bangkok’s Mahanakorn Expressway resulted in the death of a car driver after a car crashed into the rear of a six-wheel truck parked for road repairs. The impact caused the car to overturn, trapping and killing the driver at the scene.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347107-car-crash-on-expressway-leaves-driver-dead-as-car-collides-with-six-wheel-truck/

 

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Council of State Declares Kittiratt Unqualified as BOT Board Chairman

 

Picture courtesy: Naew Na

 

In a recent development that has raised eyebrows across Thailand's financial and political sectors, the Council of State has ruled Kittiratt Na-Ranong unsuitable to serve as board chairman of the Bank of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347108-council-of-state-declares-kittiratt-unqualified-as-bot-board-chairman/

 

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Homeowner Devastated as Fire Destroys Nine Vehicles in Multi-Million Baht Blaze
 

 

A fire engulfed a carport in Chonburi’s Bang Lamung district, destroying nine vehicles and causing damage estimated in the millions of baht.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347112-homeowner-devastated-as-fire-destroys-nine-vehicles-in-multi-million-baht-blaze/

 

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Drunken Foreign Couple Causes Chaos at Pattaya Hotel, Woman Detained After Fleeing
 

 

A foreign couple’s drunken antics caused a commotion at a beachfront hotel in Pattaya in the early hours of Christmas Day. The woman, heavily intoxicated, was eventually detained after resisting hotel staff and attempting to flee the scene.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347120-drunken-foreign-couple-causes-chaos-at-pattaya-hotel-woman-detained-after-fleeing/