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Frenchman loses 6,000 euros to foreign sex worker in Phuket

By Petch Petpailin

 

A Frenchman lost 6,000 euros in cash (approximately 210,000 baht) to a sex worker of colour in Phuket on Christmas night, December 25.

 

The Facebook news page Phuket Times reported that the French victim took a foreign sex worker to a hotel after a Christmas party in the Patong neighbourhood of Phuket. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347307-frenchman-loses-6000-euros-to-foreign-sex-worker-in-phuket/

 

4 Pattaya teenagers arrested for brutally attacking and robbing Belgian man

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via MGR Online

 

Police arrested four Thai teenagers yesterday, for brutally assaulting and robbing an 80 year old Belgian man in Pattaya on Christmas Eve, December 24.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347317-4-pattaya-teenagers-arrested-for-brutally-attacking-and-robbing-belgian-man/

From seed to fortune: The Chearavanont family’s billion-dollar rise

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce Facebook

 

What started as a humble seed shop in Bangkok has blossomed into one of the world’s wealthiest empires. The Chearavanont family, with a staggering net worth of US$44.1 billion (approximately 1.5 trillion baht), ranks 19th on Bloomberg’s list of the 25 richest families globally. Here’s how they did it.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347308-from-seed-to-fortune-the-chearavanont-family’s-billion-dollar-rise/

Thai ‘wizard’ halts ritual after viral couple intercourse chanting video

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Amarin TV

 

A Thai “wizard” in the Isaan province of Udon Thani ended an explicit ritual after a video of him chanting in front of a foreign couple during sexual activity went viral on Thai social media.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347329-thai-‘wizard’-halts-ritual-after-viral-couple-intercourse-chanting-video/

Two Thai Women and a Foreigner Injured in Motorcycle Collision in Pattaya

 

 

A motorcycle collision on Pattaya Third Road, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province, left three people injured, including a foreign national who is in a serious condition.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347341-two-thai-women-and-a-foreigner-injured-in-motorcycle-collision-in-pattaya/

 

Passengers Escape Unharmed After Fire on Bus in Roi Et
 

 

An incident unfolded when a fire broke out on a passenger bus in Suwannaphum District, Roi Et Province. Fortunately, quick action by the driver and locals averted a potential tragedy, with no injuries reported.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347342-passengers-escape-unharmed-after-fire-on-bus-in-roi-et/

 

Wild Elephant Herd Threatens Crops in Nakhon Ratchasima
 

 

In a concerted effort to protect local farmers’ crops, park rangers and villagers in Nakhon Ratchasima have been on high alert as a herd of wild elephants, estimated to number up to 100, attempts to encroach on farmland near the Thap Lan National Park. The elephants are reportedly trying to enter the Khao Khat valley, a national forest reserve located between the park and local farming areas.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347343-wild-elephant-herd-threatens-crops-in-nakhon-ratchasima/

 

Fatal Collision on Motorway: One Dead in Chachoengsao
 

 

A crash occurred on the morning of 27 December 2024, as the ‘10 Days of Danger’ road safety campaign kicked off in Chachoengsao, leading to one fatality on the Motorway Route 7. The incident involved a collision between two container trucks.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347344-fatal-collision-on-motorway-one-dead-in chachoengsao/

 

Fire in Barbecue Restaurant in Nonthaburi, Leaving One Injured
 

 

A fire broke out at a popular barbecue restaurant on Bang Kruai-Sai Noi Road in Bang Bua Thong District, Nonthaburi Province, on the afternoon of 27 December. The blaze left one person injured and caused extensive damage to the establishment.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347345-fire-in-barbecue-restaurant-in-nonthaburi-leaving-one-injured/

 

Suvarnabhumi Tourist Police Catch In-Flight Theft Suspect

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

Tourist police successfully apprehended a suspect involved in stealing passengers' belongings during flights. The arrest followed extensive surveillance over the course of a year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347347-suvarnabhumi-tourist-police-catch-in-flight-theft-suspect/

 

Police Pickup Truck Crashes into Lamp Post, Injuring Two
 

 

A police pickup truck veered off the road and crashed into a roadside lamp post in Cha-Am, Phetchaburi, leaving two people injured, including a senior police officer.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347346-police-pickup-truck-crashes-into-lamp-post-injuring-two/

 

Suvarnabhumi Set for 200,000 Travellers This New Year's Day

 

Picture courtesy: TNA-MCOT

 

Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok is poised to handle over 200,000 passengers on New Year's Day, according to the Airports of Thailand (AOT). As the world prepares to usher in a new year, Thai authorities are meticulously coordinating efforts to ensure a seamless experience for the influx of travellers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347340-suvarnabhumi-set-for-200000-travellers-this-new-years-day/

Rescue Workers Clash in Chiang Mai Hospital Over Territorial Dispute
 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A heated confrontation between two rescue teams in Chiang Mai has shocked the local community, with one team allegedly brandishing a metal pipe in a threatening manner during an altercation at a hospital. The dispute reportedly stemmed from overlapping responsibilities in transporting injured or deceased individuals, as a newly established rescue team entered the area without being integrated into the official local emergency response system.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347348-rescue-workers-clash-in-chiang-mai-hospital-over-territorial-dispute/

 

Man Electrocuted While Illegally Fishing in Phatthalung

 

 

A 56-year-old man died after being electrocuted while attempting to use electricity to catch fish in a canal in Moo 6, Khlong Yai Subdistrict, Tamot District, Phatthalung Province

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347349-man-electrocuted-while-illegally-fishing-in-phatthalung/

 

Fatal Collision Between Van and Truck in Chonburi Leaves Two Dead 
 

 

A road crash on Route 331 in Si Racha District, Chonburi Province, left two people dead and one injured on the morning of December 27, when a trailer truck crossed the central reservation and collided head-on with a passenger van near WHA Industrial Estate 2.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347350-fatal-collision-between-van-and-truck-in-chonburi-leaves-two-dead /

 

Fire Claims Lives of Family of Three in Nakhon Sawan
 

 

A fire engulfed a stationery shop in the early hours of the morning on December 27, resulting in the tragic deaths of a family of three in the Krok Phra district of Nakhon Sawan province. The victims, identified as Poljak, 51, his wife Ruenthong, 46, and their son Kornwisiva, 17, were unable to escape the blaze in time.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347351-fire-claims-lives-of-family-of-three-in-nakhon-sawan/

 

Ambulance Runs Red Light & Collides with Motorbike, Leaving 2 Seriously Injured

 

 

A dramatic collision occurred when an ambulance transporting a patient ran a red light and collided with a motorcycle at high speed, leaving two people seriously injured. CCTV footage captured the moment of impact, with the ambulance driver claiming the emergency lights and sirens were on, and they had checked both directions before proceeding.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347352-ambulance-runs-red-light-collides-with-motorbike-leaving-2-seriously-injured/

 

Man Severely Injured by Electric Shock While Cutting High-Voltage Wires in Samut Prakan
 

 

A 30-year-old man was severely injured in the early hours of the morning of December 27, after receiving an electric shock, while attempting to cut high-voltage wires near the Samut Prakan Treasury Office, just 200 metres from the local police station.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347353-man-severely-injured-by-electric-shock-while-cutting-high-voltage-wires-in-samut-prakan/

 

Man Seriously Injured After Jumping from Moving Car at 120 km/h in Ratchaburi

 

 

A shocking incident occurred in Ratchaburi when a man jumped from a moving car travelling at nearly 120 km/h, only to be struck by a van moments later. The entire event was captured on dash-cam footage, which has since gone viral on social media

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347354-man-seriously-injured-after-jumping-from-moving-car-at-120-kmh-in-ratchaburi/

 

Anutin Launches Road Safety Campaign for New Year Holidays

by Naark Rojanasuvan

 

The Center for the Prevention and Reduction of Road Accidents has been launched to enhance road safety during the 2024 New Year holiday season. 

 

Full story:  https://aseannow.com/topic/1347355-anutin-launches-road-safety-campaign-for-new-year-holidays/

 

Chilly start: Thailand braces for new year cold spell
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Panumet Tanraksa via Bangkok Post

Thailand is bracing for a cool spell across its north, northeast, and central regions during the new year period, with temperatures expected to remain low until January 9, according to the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347361-chilly-start-thailand-braces-for-new-year-cold-spell/

 

 

Foreigner Causes Christmas Chaos: Misfires Firework in Pattaya, Sparks Panic

 

 

A bizarre incident turned a Christmas celebration dangerous and chaotic, when a foreign man, described as heavily tattooed and bald, accidentally ignited some fireworks incorrectly, causing an explosion in the middle of a busy street in Soi Buakhao, Pattaya. The incident left bystanders panicking, tourists fleeing for safety, and a local gift shop partially damaged by a small fire.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347362-foreigner-causes-christmas-chaos-misfires-firework-in-pattaya-sparks-panic/

 

New year traffic chaos hits Ayutthaya roads
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

Traffic congestion gripped the routes through Ayutthaya as people embarked on their new year holiday journeys. Traffic reports yesterday evening, December 27 highlighted heavy vehicle accumulation at Bang Pa-in Interchange, with cars from Phahonyothin Road, Highway 9, and the motorway filling all lanes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347363-new-year-traffic-chaos-hits-ayutthaya-roads/

First Day of Thailand’s “10 Dangerous Days” Sees 52 Deaths and 318 Injuries

 

 

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has reported that the first day of Thailand’s “10 Dangerous Days” New Year road safety campaign recorded 52 fatalities and 318 injuries from 322 road crashes. Authorities are now intensifying safety measures on both major and minor roads to curb risky behaviours and ensure public safety during the holiday period.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347375-first-day-of-thailand’s-“10-dangerous-days”-sees-52-deaths-and-318-injuries/

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