THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 29 December 2024

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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/

[Georgealbert]

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/

 

[Georgealbert]

 

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/

[Georgealbert]

Girlfriend Shocked as GPS Stops; Finds Out Boyfriend Has Died in Crash
 

 

A crash occurred in the early hours, when a university student lost his life in a motorcycle crash after leaving a company party. His girlfriend, worried after noticing his GPS location had been stationary for some time, called him only to hear the devastating news from a rescue team that he had passed away.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347384-girlfriend-shocked-as-gps-stops-finds-out-boyfriend-has-died-in-crash/

 

[Georgealbert]

NGV Truck Crashes into Utility Pole, Bursts in Flames, Killing Two
 

 

A crash occurred early this morning when a 24-wheel CNG-powered truck, fully loaded with teakwood, veered off the road and collided with utility poles, igniting into a raging fire. The crash claimed two lives, leaving a community shaken.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347385-ngv-truck-crashes-into-utility-pole-bursts-in-flames-killing-two/

 

[Georgealbert]

Woman Takes Her Own Life After Final Beach Trip with Family
 

 

Police in Krabi are investigating the death of a 35-year-old woman who was found in her car, in the car park of a prestigious university on Sriphangnga Road, Krabi Yai. The woman was discovered in the driver's seat of a silver Toyota Vios with the engine still running. Authorities estimate she had been deceased for six to seven hours before being found.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347387-woman-takes-her-own-life-after-final-beach-trip-with-family/

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Four-Year-Old Boy Stands Guard Over Injured Father After Stepmother's Knife
 

 

A harrowing incident unfolded in a cassava plantation in Chonburi's Bang Lamung district when a four-year-old boy stood watch over his critically injured father, pleading for help from a passerby after the man was stabbed in the stomach by his wife.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347388-four-year-old-boy-stands-guard-over-injured-father-after-stepmothers-knife/

 

[Georgealbert]

Hat Yai Shooting: Gunman in Delivery Rider Disguise Kills Rival with Eight

 

 

A chilling incident unfolded in Hat Yai, as a gunman, disguised as a delivery rider, shot a 20-year-old man eight times outside his home, killing him. The shooting, which followed a threatening phone call, has left the community in shock as police launch a manhunt for the suspect.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347390-hat-yai-shooting-gunman-in-delivery-rider-disguise-kills-rival-with-eight/

 

[Georgealbert]

Man Shot Dead by Gunman in Remote Area, Drugs Found on Victim
 

 

A 38-year-old man was shot multiple times in the head and killed beside his motorcycle in a remote area of Panat Nikhom District, Chonburi. Police later discovered 10 methamphetamine pills in the victim’s possession.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347391-man-shot-dead-by-gunman-in-remote-area-drugs-found-on-victim/

 

[Georgealbert]

Construction Site Worker Killed, Another Injured as Scaffold Collapses
 

 

An incident occurred at a construction site near the Nonthaburi Provincial Stadium in Bang Krang Subdistrict, Mueang Nonthaburi District, where scaffolding and formwork collapsed, leaving one female worker dead and another injured.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347392-construction-site-worker-killed-another-injured-as-scaffold-collapses/

 

[Georgealbert]

Two Killed, One Injured as Teacher Falls Asleep at the Wheel
 

 

A car crash claimed the lives of two street food vendors and left another injured early morning in Nong Bua Lamphu Province. The incident occurred around 06:00 on the Nong Bua Lamphu-Ban Sang Sian Road in Hua Na Subdistrict, Mueang Nong Bua Lamphu District.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347393-two-killed-one-injured-as-teacher-falls-asleep-at-the-wheel/

 

[Georgealbert]

Thai Police Raid South Korean Online Gambling Operation in Pattaya
 

 

In a major operation Chonburi police raided a house in Pattaya suspected of operating as a server base for an illegal South Korean online gambling network. The raid, led by Police Major General Thawatkiat Jindakuansanong and Police Colonel Navin Theerawit, followed the issuance of search warrant No. 339/2567 by Pattaya Provincial Court.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347394-thai-police-raid-south-korean-online-gambling-operation-in-pattaya/

 

[Georgealbert]

 

Man Falls Asleep at Wheel, Crashes Into Lamp Post, Car Overturns & Burns
 

 

A man driving home for the New Year narrowly escaped with his life after falling asleep at the wheel and crashing his car into a streetlamp, causing the vehicle to overturn and catch fire.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347395-man-falls-asleep-at-wheel-crashes-into-lamp-post-car-overturns-burns/

 

[Georgealbert]

Police Mannequin “Sergeant Cheuy” Promoted to AI-Powered “Inspector Cheuy”

 

 

Bangkok’s iconic traffic police mannequin, known as “Sergeant Cheuy,” is back on the back of a police pickup truck equipped with AI technology. Police placed the mannequin in front of CentralWorld on Ratchadamri Road, to demonstrate the mannequin‘s upgraded capabilities, including using AI cameras to monitor traffic violations such as illegal parking, blocking motorcycle lanes, driving against traffic, and riding without helmets.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347396-police-mannequin-“sergeant-cheuy”-promoted-to-ai-powered-“inspector-cheuy”/

 

[Georgealbert]

 

CIB Seizes Large Batch of Fake Phone Accessories in Nonthaburi
 

 

The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has seized a substantial consignment of counterfeit phone accessories bearing the trademark of a prominent brand. The haul, consisting of 1,026 items across five categories, was found to be substandard and posed potential dangers to users.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347397-cib-seizes-large-batch-of-fake-phone-accessories-in nonthaburi/

 

[Georgealbert]

36-Year-Old Foreign Woman Dies in Fall from Bangkok Hotel

 

 

A 36-year-old foreign woman has died after reportedly falling from the 16th floor of a prominent hotel in the Ploenchit area of Bangkok.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347399-36-year-old-foreign-woman-dies-in-fall-from-bangkok-hotel/

 

[Georgealbert]

Newborn Baby Found Dead in Rayong Canal
 

 

A shocking discovery was made in Rayong province, where the body of a newborn baby girl was found in a drainage canal. Authorities believe the infant had been strangled with a shoelace-like cord and discarded.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347400-newborn-baby-found-dead-in-rayong-canal/

 

[Georgealbert]

Fatal Collision Between Car and Passenger Bus in Chaiyaphum

 

 

A vehicle collision in Chaiyaphum province on the night of 28 December has left six people injured and claimed the life of a 30-year-old woman.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347414-fatal-collision-between-car-and-passenger-bus-in-chaiyaphum/

 

[Georgealbert]

 

Explosion Heard Before Blaze Destroys Toy Shop in Pathum Thani
 

 

A toy shop in Pathum Thani’s Sam Khok district was almost completely destroyed by fire on the evening of 28 December, following an explosion that was heard moments before the blaze erupted.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347415-explosion-heard-before-blaze-destroys-toy-shop-in-pathum-thani/

 

[Georgealbert]

Wife Attacks Husband with Knife After Argument, Near Pattaya
 

 

A violent domestic dispute in Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province, ended with a man being injured after his wife attacked him with a knife. The incident occurred at a construction workers' camp in Soi Mab Yai Lia 22, Nong Prue Subdistrict.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347416-wife-attacks-husband-with-knife-after-argument-near-pattaya/

 

[Georgealbert]

 

Chonburi Minivan Drivers Clash Over Passengers at Bus Terminal

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A violent altercation broke out among rival minivan drivers in Sattahip, Chonburi Province, on 28 December, leaving one man injured. The brawl, sparked by a dispute over passengers, unfolded at the Charoen Nairuea Bus Terminal in full view of transport officials and passengers.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347417-chonburi-minivan-drivers-clash-over-passengers-at-bus-terminal/

[Georgealbert]

Si Racha: Two Women Injured in Motorcycle Crash Avoiding Dog
 

 

Two women riding a motorcycle down a hill in Chonburi’s Si Racha district sustained injuries after trying to avoid a dog that darted in front of their path, causing them swerve off the road and crash down a steep embankment.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347419-si-racha-two-women-injured-in-motorcycle-crash-avoiding-dog/

 

[Georgealbert]

 

Elderly Woman Sets House Ablaze in Suicide Attempt After Husband's Death

 

 

An 81-year-old woman in Trat province narrowly survived a devastating fire she reportedly set in an attempt to take her own life. The incident left her with severe burns covering 80% of her body.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347422-elderly-woman-sets-house-ablaze-in-suicide-attempt-after-husbands-death/

 

[Georgealbert]

 Jeju Air Flight from Bangkok Skids Off Runway at Muan Airport, 28 Dead

 

 

An aircraft carrying 181 people has crashed at Muan International Airport in southwest South Korea, leaving at least 28 people dead, according to the Yonhap news agency.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347425-jeju-air-flight-from-bangkok-skids-off-runway-at-muan-airport-28-dead/

 

[Georgealbert]

Stabbing Incident in Pattaya Leaves Japanese Tourist Dead; Suspect Caught

 

 

At approximately 06:05 on December 29, on Pattaya Third Road, a violent altercation resulted in the fatal stabbing of a 27- year-old Japanese man, identified as Mr. Seita Tanabe. The victim succumbed to his injuries despite resuscitation efforts.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347431-stabbing-incident-in-pattaya-leaves-japanese-tourist-dead-suspect-caught/

 

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Proposed Entertainment Complex Bill Draws Criticism for Its Focus on Casinos

 

File photo courtesy: Wikipedia

 

The proposal for Thailand's new Entertainment Complex Bill, up for cabinet review next month, has come under scrutiny from the Stop Gambling Foundation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347443-proposed-entertainment-complex-bill-draws-criticism-for-its-focus-on-casinos/

[Georgealbert]

93 Dead, 575 Injured in Two Days of New Year Road Crashes
 

 

A total of 93 fatalities and 575 injuries have been reported across Thailand over the first two days of the New Year’s holiday period, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM).

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347449-93-dead-575-injured-in-two-days-of-new-year-road-crashes/

 

[Georgealbert]

UPDATE
124 Dead, 59 Missing in Jeju Air Crash at Muan International Airport on Flight From Bangkok

 

 

Fire authorities have recovered 120 bodies from the wreckage of Jeju Air flight 7C2216, which crashed while attempting an emergency landing at Muan International Airport. South Korea’s national fire agency confirmed that 59 people remain unaccounted for.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347425-jeju-air-flight-from-bangkok-skids-off-runway-at-muan-airport-28-dead/page/2/#findComment-19477980