THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 26 December 2024

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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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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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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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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/

[Georgealbert]

14-Year-Old Student Falls from Third-Floor Window During Christmas Event at School
 

 

A 14-year-old female student suffered serious injuries after falling from a third-floor classroom window during a Christmas celebration at a school in Phraeksa, Muang District, Samut Prakan.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347145-14-year-old-student-falls-from-third-floor-window-during-christmas-event-at-school/

 

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Gorilla Smuggling Plot Destined for Thailand Discovered at Istanbul Airport

 

FILE photo courtesy: Wikipedia

 

In an unexpected turn of events, a Nakhon Pathom-based company in Thailand has come under investigation after a thwarted attempt to smuggle a baby gorilla was uncovered at Istanbul Airport. The young primate, destined for Bangkok, was intercepted by Turkish customs during a routine check, leading to an international probe that has stirred up significant concern.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347146-gorilla-smuggling-plot-destined-for-thailand-discovered-at-istanbul-airport/

 

[Georgealbert]

Australian Man Files Police Report After Being Threatened by Pattaya Motorbike Taxi

 

 

An Australian man, 60-year-old Mr. Ivica Djakovic, filed a police report in Pattaya after a heated road incident escalated into a terrifying altercation. The incident, which occurred late night on December 24, on Pattaya Second Road, Bang Lamung, Chonburi, involved a motorbike taxi driver wielding a cleaver.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347147-australian-man-files-police-report-after-being-threatened-by-pattaya-motorbike-taxi/

 

[Georgealbert]

Four Workers Unconscious After Tank Repair Incident in Samut Prakan
 

 

Four workers lost consciousness while repairing a damaged pipe in a wastewater treatment tank at a factory in Samut Prakan’s Bang Pu Mai area. Emergency responders rushed to the scene and provided resuscitation efforts, transporting the workers to the hospital.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347149-four-workers-unconscious-after-tank-repair-incident-in-samut-prakan/

 

[Georgealbert]

Bus Carrying Isan Dance Troupe Collides with German’s Car, Three Injured

 

 

A bus carrying dancers from the popular Isan folk music troupe “Mor Lam Siang Isan” collided with a car on the Stuek-Kandong road in Buriram province, leaving three people injured. 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347150-bus-carrying-isan-dance-troupe-collides-with-german’s-car-three-injured/

 

[Georgealbert]

Fire Engulfs Tour Bus Parking Lot on Kanchanapisek Road
 

 

A dramatic fire erupted at a tour bus parking lot on the western section of Kanchanapisek Road in Bangkok on December 25, destroying ten disused vehicles. Quick action by firefighters prevented further damage and spread out of the disused area, with no injuries or fatalities reported.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347151-fire-engulfs-tour-bus-parking-lot-on-kanchanapisek-road/

 

[Georgealbert]

Dutch Man, Found Unresponsive After Drowning Incident in Pattaya

 

 

The Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Centre in Pattaya received a report at 14.00 on December 25, of a drowning incident in Soi Yensaibai. Pattaya. Rescue teams and medical staff were immediately dispatched to the scene.

 

Full Story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347216-dutch-man-found-unresponsive-after-drowning-incident-in-pattaya/

 

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Thaksin Predicts Pheu Thai Govt To Last Full Term Amid Challenges

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

In a recent statement from Chiang Mai, Thaksin Shinawatra, an influential figure in Thai politics, confidently forecasted that the Pheu Thai-led coalition government, helmed by his daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra, will persevere through its full four-year mandate until 2027.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347153-thaksin-predicts-pheu-thai-govt-to-last-full-term-amid-challenges/

 

[Georgealbert]

Mall Apologizes After 2-Year-Old’s Electric Shock From Decorative Lights
 

 

A popular shopping mall in Samut Sakhon has issued a public apology following an incident in which a 2-year-old child was shocked by decorative lights, leading to the child being admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU). The incident, which occurred on 24 December, has sparked widespread concern, with the mall’s management clarifying their stance and actions.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347154-mall-apologizes-after-2-year-old’s-electric-shock-from-decorative-lights/

 

[Georgealbert]

Chinese Woman Found Dead After Jumping from Building in Bangkok’s Bang Rak District
 

 

A Chinese woman was found dead after jumping from the eleventh floor of a hotel in Bangkok’s Bang Rak district on the afternoon of Christmas Day.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347155-chinese-woman-found-dead-after-jumping-from-building-in-bangkok’s-bang-rak-district/

 

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Thai PM Pressured to Dissolve House Over Skyrocketing Power Costs

 

PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra. File photo courtesy: Thai Rath

 

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces intense pressure to dissolve Thailand's House of Representatives over her perceived inability to address soaring power bills affecting Thai households.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347156-thai-pm-pressured-to-dissolve-house-over-skyrocketing-power-costs/

 

[Georgealbert]

Jealous Husband Kills Wife, Dies in Shootout with Police After Intense Stand-off
 

 

A man who fatally shot his wife in a fit of jealousy was killed in a dramatic police shootout after barricading himself inside a house in Ayutthaya province. The exchange of gunfire, involving nearly 40 rounds, left two police officers injured.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347157-jealous-husband-kills-wife-dies-in-shootout-with-police-after-intense-stand-off/

 

[Georgealbert]

UPDATE
Pattaya Police Arrest Teenage Gang After Brutal Attack on Belgian Tourist

 

 

Pattaya police worked through the night to apprehend a gang of four teenagers involved in a violent robbery of an 80- year-old Belgian tourist. The attack occurred late on Christmas Eve in a secluded alleyway in Pattaya and left the victim severely injured.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347158-pattaya-police-arrest-teenage-gang-after-brutal-attack-on-belgian-tourist/

 

[Georgealbert]

Search for Students and Teacher Lost in Kanchanaburi Forest

 

 

Rescue teams in Kanchanaburi were mobilised on Christmas Day after a group of 10 were lost in a dense forest near Mahidol University’s Kanchanaburi campus. The group, which included international students from the United States and China, was safely rescued late in the evening after hours of intensive searching.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347159-search-for-students-and-teacher-lost-in-kanchanaburi-forest/

 

[Georgealbert]

Chiang Rai: Father and Two Children Found Dead in Bathroom

 

 

In a harrowing incident, a father and his two young children were found dead in a bathroom near a pavilion in Mae Khao Tom Subdistrict, Chiang Rai. The tragedy, which unfolded in the early hours of Christmas Day morning, has left the local community in shock.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347160-chiang-rai-father-and-two-children-found-dead-in-bathroom/

 

[Georgealbert]

UPDATE
British Woman Arrested in Thailand for Hotel Incident on Christmas Day

 

Picture courtesy of Daily Mail.

 

A British holidaymaker is spent Christmas Day in a Thai prison cell following an alleged drunken incident in the lobby of the Flipper Lodge Hotel in Pattaya. The woman reportedly attempted to engage in sexual activity with her partner on a glass table, causing it to shatter.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347120-drunken-foreign-couple-causes-chaos-at-pattaya-hotel-woman-detained-after-fleeing/#findComment-19469946

 

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Stranded on the beach: Foreign driver’s pickup gets stuck in Phuket [video]

by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A yellow four-door pickup truck driven by a foreign driver became stuck on Mai Khao Beach in Phuket, causing a stir among both locals and online users. The mishap was captured in a 34-second video shared on Facebook which quickly drew attention and comments online.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347161-stranded-on-the-beach-foreign-driver’s-pickup-gets-stuck-in-phuket-video/

 

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Thai woman falls from pedestrian bridge while trying to save dropped phone
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Naewna

A Thai woman sustained severe injuries after falling from a pedestrian bridge in Samut Prakan province near Bangkok while attempting to retrieve her dropped mobile phone.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347166-thai-woman-falls-from-pedestrian-bridge-while-trying-to-save-dropped-phone/

 

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UPDATE

 

Council of State Dispels Media Claims on Kittiratt's Eligibility for BoT Role

 

Picture courtesy: Money and Banking

 

The Council of State (CoS), serving as the Thai government's legal advisor, has dismissed recent media reports asserting that Kittiratt Na-Ranong has been ruled out as a candidate for the chairman of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) board.

 

Full story:  https://aseannow.com/topic/1347108-council-of-state-declares-kittiratt-unqualified-as-bot-board-chairman/#findComment-19470178

[Georgealbert]

 

Father and Son Kill Aunt and Daughter-in-Law in Chilling Land Dispute Murder

 

 

A horrific double murder took place in the village of Wang Itok, Bang Rakam District, Phitsanulok, when a father and son brutally attacked family members over a long-standing land dispute. The violence unfolded near Wat Krathum Yod Nam, leaving two women dead.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347172-father-and-son-kill-aunt-and-daughter-in-law-in-chilling-land-dispute-murder/

 

[Georgealbert]

Fishing incident Claims Life of 37-Year-Old Man in Chonburi

 

 

An incident occurred at Bang Phra Reservoir, Sriracha, Chonburi, when a 37-year-old man drowned while attempting to retrieve his drifting boat.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347175-fishing-incident-claims-life-of-37-year-old-man-in-chonburi/

 

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Thai bus ticket collector assaulted by passenger for rejecting his advances
by Petch Petpailin 

 

Photo via Facebook/ Bangkokbusclub.com ชุมชนคนรักรถเมล์

A female public bus ticket collector sought justice after being physically assaulted by a male passenger for rejecting his advances. However, the Department of Land Transport allegedly blamed her for the incident, citing her impatience.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347176-thai-bus-ticket-collector-assaulted-by-passenger-for-rejecting-his-advances/

 

[Georgealbert]

Chinese Man Arrested in Pattaya for Pawn Shop Scam with Fake Gold
 

 

Pattaya Tourist Police have arrested a 29-year-old Chinese man, for orchestrating a scheme involving fake gold jewellery at pawn shops across the city. The arrest took place on Pattaya Third Road, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347178-chinese-man-arrested-in-pattaya-for-pawn-shop-scam-with-fake-gold/

 

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Phuket duo swipes 600 euros from Belgian with a fake hug

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์

 

Police yesterday, December 25, arrested a Thai woman and a transwoman for pretending to greet a Belgian man with a hug and stealing 600 euros in cash (approximately 21,000 baht) from him in the Patong area of Phuket.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347219-phuket-duo-swipes-600-euros-from-belgian-with-a-fake-hug/

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Thai influencer dies after alcohol stunt for 30,000 baht

By Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Bank Leicester, a well-known Thai influencer, has tragically died after being hired to consume an excessive amount of alcohol in exchange for 30,000 baht (US$880). Known for his unique approach of rapping while selling garlands to support his grandmother, Bank had gained significant popularity online. His untimely death occurred at approximately 3.40am, reportedly due to the drinking challenge.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347220-thai-influencer-dies-after-alcohol-stunt-for-30000-baht/