THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 1 January 2025

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Foreigner Found Dead in Drainage Pipe at Pattaya Resort

 

 

Police in Pattaya are investigating the mysterious death of a foreign national whose body was discovered in a drainage pipe outside a resort in Naklua, Chonburi. The incident occurred at a resort in Soi Naklua 18, Bang Lamung District.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347573-foreigner-found-dead-in-drainage-pipe-at-pattaya-resort/

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17-Year-Old Dies in Collision, Motorbike Bursts Into Flames
 

 

A 17-year-old motorcyclist  lost his life in a fiery collision in Nonthaburi, on December 30. The incident, captured on CCTV operated by the Pak Kret Municipality, occurred on Tiwanon Road near the Wat Pho Thong Bon alley.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347594-17-year-old-dies-in-collision-motorbike-bursts-into-flames/

 

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Gold Shop Robbery in Phra Pradaeng: Owner Stabbed, Suspect Captured Quickly

 

 

A robbery took place at a gold shop in Phra Pradaeng, Samut Prakan, earlier morning on December 30. The solo suspect, armed with a fake gun and a knife, stabbed the shop owner and fled the scene, only to be captured by police shortly afterward.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347595-gold-shop-robbery-in-phra-pradaeng-owner-stabbed-suspect-captured-quickly/

 

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Man Killed in Pickup Truck Crash on Doi Inthanon Descent
 

 

A 33-year-old man was killed in a crash when he lost control of his pickup truck on a curve and crashed into a tree on the descent from Doi Inthanon in Chiang Mai. The incident occurred between kilometre markers 29 and 30 in the early hours of the morning of December 31.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347596-man-killed-in-pickup-truck-crash-on-doi-inthanon-descent/

 

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Man Shoots Couple in Land Dispute, Calmly Confesses but Goes Unbelieved

 

 

In a shocking daylight incident in Phitsanulok, a 60-year-old man riding a motorcycle and sidecar, shot dead a husband and wife before calmly confessing his crime to local volunteers, who dismissed his claim as unbelievable. Authorities believe the killings stemmed from a long-running feud over land disputes.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347597-man-shoots-couple-in-land-dispute-calmly-confesses-but-goes-unbelieved/

 

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Tour Bus Driver Caught Smuggling Counterfeit Goods & E-Cigarettes Worth ฿30 Million

 

 

Authorities in Mukdahan have arrested a 54-year-old tour bus driver for smuggling counterfeit goods and illegal e-cigarettes worth an estimated ฿30 million. The arrest took place on the evening of 30 December, near the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge II immigration checkpoint.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347598-tour-bus-driver-caught-smuggling-counterfeit-goods-e-cigarettes-worth-฿30-million/

 

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UPDATE
Body of South Korean Man Found After Long-Tail Boat Incident off Koh Phangan

 

 

The body of a South Korean man who went missing following a long-tail boat accident off Koh Phangan has been recovered.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347600-body-of-south-korean-man-found-after-long-tail-boat-incident-off-koh-phangan/

 

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Three Tourists Rescued After Being Swept Out to Sea by Strong Currents in Khanom

 

 

Three tourists, including one Thai national and two foreigners, were rescued after being pulled out to sea by strong waves while swimming at Tal Khu Beach in Khanom District, Nakhon Si Thammarat.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347602-three-tourists-rescued-after-being-swept-out-to-sea-by-strong-currents-in-khanom/

 

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Stray Dog Rescued After Testicles Caught on Metal Fence
 

 

An incident unfolded in Samut Songkhram, as a stray dog attempting to leap over a metal fence became caught, leaving its testicles trapped in the steel. Local rescue workers acted swiftly to save the distressed animal.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347603-stray-dog-rescued-after-testicles-caught-on-metal-fence/

 

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Three Dead, One Seriously Injured in Car Crash in Kanchanaburi

 

 

A car crash in Sai Yok district, Kanchanaburi, claimed the lives of three individuals and left one critically injured after a red Toyota car veered off the road and slammed into a tree.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347604-three-dead-one-seriously-injured-in-car-crash-in-kanchanaburi/

 

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Tuk-tuk Crash in Bangkok Claims One Life, Leaves Three Injured

 

 

A road crash occurred at 12:35 on December 31, at Bang Son Market Intersection, on the Bangkok-Nonthaburi Road, Bang Sue District, Bangkok. The incident involved a tuk-tuk colliding with a pedestrian before losing control and crashing into a central road barrier.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347605-tuk-tuk-crash-in-bangkok-claims-one-life-leaves-three-injured/

 

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Gang Attacks Man at Pattaya Apartments, Resulting in Fatality
 

 

In the early hours of 31 December, at approximately 00:10, authorities in Pattaya were alerted to a violent altercation at an apartment complex on Sukhumvit Soi 31, Naklua, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province. The distress call, received by the Sawang Boriboon Pattaya Rescue Centre, reported an assault that left one man unconscious.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347617-gang-attacks-man-at-pattaya-apartments-resulting-in-fatality/

 

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Tragedy on New Year’s Eve: Two Children Drown in Rough Seas
 

 

New Year’s Eve celebrations turned tragic when two children, aged 8 and 9, drowned at Laem Son Beach in Bang Saphan Noi district, Prachuap Khiri Khan.The incident occurred at approximately 17:00 as the family, who had come to enjoy a holiday outing, witnessed the children being swept away by powerful waves.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347618-tragedy-on-new-year’s-eve-two-children-drown-in-rough-seas/

 

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Fire Engulfs Bang Saen Restaurant After New Year Fireworks Mishap
 

 

A New Year’s Eve celebration turned into chaos at Bang Saen Beach when fireworks sparked a fire that engulfed a renowned seaside restaurant, forcing panicked locals and tourists to flee.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347620-fire-engulfs-bang-saen-restaurant-after-new-year-fireworks-mishap/

 

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Norwegian Tourist Assaulted by Ride-Hailing Driver in Phuket
 

 

A Norwegian tourist has filed a police report after being assaulted by a driver from a popular ride-hailing app in Phuket. The incident occurred early on December 30, leaving the victim with many injuries.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347626-norwegian-tourist-assaulted-by-ride-hailing-driver-in-phuket/

 

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UPDATE
Couple Arrested After Property Manager Beaten to Death in Pattaya

 

 

Bang Lamung police have arrested a married couple after a dispute over rent escalated into a deadly assault that claimed the life of a 53-year-old apartment manager. The incident occurred in Soi 31, Sukhumvit Pattaya, Chonburi, and has shocked the local community.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347617-gang-attacks-man-at-pattaya-apartments-resulting-in-fatality/#findComment-19482928

 

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Firework Mishap Injures Tourists in Pattaya

 

 

Picture courtesy of TMN

 

A fireworks incident in Pattaya, during New Year’s Eve celebrations left two persons injured, despite repeated warnings to cease unsafe activities.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347641-firework-mishap-injures-tourists-in-pattaya/

 

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Deadly New Year Roads: 215 Deaths in Five Days

 

 

Thailand’s roads have proven deadly once again during the New Year holiday season, with 215 lives lost just five days into the “10 Dangerous Days” road safety campaign, officials revealed today.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347645-deadly-new-year-roads-215-deaths-in-five-days/

 

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Tourist Confronts Police Over Lantern Release in Chiang Mai During New Year

 

 

A heated altercation occurred during New Year celebrations in Chiang Mai when a Japanese tourist clashed with police attempting to prevent the release of a sky lantern, a potentially dangerous practice.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347652-tourist-confronts-police-over-lantern-release-in-chiang-mai-during-new-year/

 

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Bank of Thailand Boosts Mobile Security with New Transfer Limits

 

File photo courtesy: Bangkokbiz News

 

In a strategic move to bolster the security of mobile banking, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) is putting mechanisms in place to protect vulnerable users such as teenagers and the elderly. The plan introduces a daily transfer cap of 50,000 baht for these groups, aiming to shield them from fraud and financial abuse.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347631-bank-of-thailand-boosts-mobile-security-with-new-transfer-limits/

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