Phuket boosts marine safety with smart pier inspection

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Skydiving stunt lands 3 Americans in hot water at Bangkok mall - video
By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

A brazen late-night stunt by three American daredevils has left Bangkok police fuming after a viral video showed them parachuting off the roof of the Emsphere shopping mall. The outrageous clip, posted on TikTok by user @armankremer with hashtags like #basejump and #urbex, ignited a storm of online criticism and has prompted the mall to press trespassing charges.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347749-skydiving-stunt-lands-3-americans-in-hot-water-at-bangkok-mall-video/

Thailand tourism earns 1.66 trillion baht from 35 million visitors

By Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Thailand welcomed over 35 million travellers in 2024, with visitors contributing more than 1.6 trillion baht (US$46.8 billion) to the economy, reported the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. Tourism Minister Sorawong Thienthong announced that from January 1 to December 29, a total of 35.32 million people visited the country, spending 1.66 trillion baht (US$48.5 billion).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347740-thailand-tourism-earns-166-trillion-baht-from-35-million-visitors/

MP demands answers on income and legality of Chinese police training

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via X/ @lawyerJammy

 

A Member of Parliament (MP) from the People’s Party raised questions to the Royal Thai Police (RTP) regarding the income generated from a special training programme for Chinese volunteer police, as well as the legality and effectiveness of the training, which took only three days to complete.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347768-mp-demands-answers-on-income-and-legality-of-chinese-police-training/

Road Crashes Claim 272 Lives Over New Year’s Dangerous First Six Days
 

 

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has released its latest figures for road accidents during the New Year festivities. On 1 January alone, 50 fatalities were recorded, bringing the total death toll to 272 over the notorious first “six dangerous days.”

 

Full story::https://aseannow.com/topic/1347726-road-crashes-claim-272-lives-over-new-year’s-dangerous-first-six-days/

Scores of Russians Injured in Bus Crash At Pattaya Toll Booth

 

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On the evening of January 2, a bus transporting 37 Russian tourists to Pattaya lost control and crashed into a Toyota Fortuner SUV at the Pong toll booth, resulting in 27 passengers sustaining injuries, as reported by Amarin TV.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347774-scores-of-russians-injured-in-bus-crash-at-pattaya-toll-booth/

 

Family Injured After Blanket Gets Caught in Motorbike Wheel
 

 

A family of three was injured in a motorbike incident early on the morning of January 2, in Chonburi Province after a blanket wrapped around their child became entangled in the vehicle’s rear wheel.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347775-family-injured-after-blanket-gets-caught-in-motorbike-wheel/

 

Gas Blast Rocks Home of Famous Seaweed Brand Owner, Two Injured
 

 

A gas explosion at the residence of a prominent businessman in Don Mueang, Bangkok, left two housekeepers injured on the morning of January 2. The incident occurred in the kitchen of a luxury housing estate and caused damage to the property.

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347777-gas-blast-rocks-home-of-famous-seaweed-brand-owner-two-injured/

 

Pickup Truck Collides with Van in Lampang-Tak Crash: 11 Injured
 

 

A road crash occurred on the Phahonyothin Highway between Lampang and Tak provinces, leaving 11 people injured, including children aged 5, 6, and 13.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347778-pickup-truck-collides-with-van-in-lampang-tak-crash-11-injured/

 

Elderly Man, 85, Severely Injured After Modified Grinder Slips While Cutting Wood
 

 

An 85-year-old man narrowly escaped losing his lower leg after a modified hand grinder slipped from his grip and struck his shin in Rayong. The incident, which caused significant blood loss, occurred on January 2 at the man's home near Ban Khai District.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347779-elderly-man-85-severely-injured-after-modified-grinder-slips-while-cutting-wood/

 

Woman Killed in Collision Between Car and Motorbike in Sattahip
 

 

A woman lost her life in a fatal collision involving a car and a motorcycle on Sukhumvit Road, heading towards Sattahip, opposite the Royal Thai Navy Sports Stadium.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347780-woman-killed-in-collision-between-car-and-motorbike-in-sattahip/

 

Man Found Dead in Chonburi After Drinking Session
 

 

A 40-year-old man was found dead on January 2, in his rented room in Phan Thong District, Chonburi, following a suspected heavy drinking session to mark the New Year. The grim discovery was made after the landlord became concerned about his prolonged absence and unusual water usage.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347781-man-found-dead-in-chonburi-after-drinking-session/

 

Three Dead, One Injured in Collision Between Car & Truck in Uthai Thani
 

 

At approximately 12:00 on January 2, the “Samorkan Dan Chang” radio centre received a report of a severe collision involving a private car and a 10-wheel truck. The crash occurred near Ban Rung Arun, Moo 8, in Taph Luang subdistrict, Ban Rai district, Uthai Thani province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347782-three-dead-one-injured-in-collision-between-car-truck-in-uthai-thani/

 

Elderly Woman with Alzheimer’s Killed by Train in Udon Thani
 

 

A 70-year-old woman suffering from Alzheimer’s disease was killed after being struck by a train in Udon Thani on New Year’s Day. The victim, identified as Mrs Somboon from Makkhaeng Subdistrict, Udon Thani City, had been reported missing by her family earlier in the day.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347783-elderly-woman-with-alzheimer’s-killed-by-train-in-udon-thani/

 

Fire Ravages Synthetic Fibre Factory in Samut Prakan, Causing ฿20 Million in Damage
 

 

A fire broke out at a synthetic fibre factory in Bangpu Industrial Estate, Samut Prakan, early on January 2, causing damage estimated of over ฿20 million.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347784-fire-ravages-synthetic-fibre-factory-in-samut-prakan-causing-฿20-million-in-damage/

 

Worker Injured in LPG Cylinder Cutting Explosion in Samut Prakan
 

 

Officers from the Samrong Tai Police Station received a report ar approximately 09.30 on January 2, of an LPG gas cylinder explosion at an unregistered scrap shop in Soi Babutek, or Soi Thetsaban Mueang Pu Chao Saming Phrai Soi 2, Samrong Klang Subdistrict, Phra Pradaeng District, Samut Prakan Province.

 

Full story and video:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347785-worker-injured-in-lpg-cylinder-cutting-explosion-in-samut-prakan/

 

American on Dirt Bike Kills Thai Woman Crossing Road in Chiang Mai

 

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An American riding a dirt bike struck and killed a Thai woman crossing the road in Mae On District, Chiang Mai. Tearfully, the tourist knelt to apologise to the victim’s family at the scene.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347786-american-on-dirt-bike-kills-thai-woman-crossing-road-in-chiang-mai/

 

Mother Forgets 4-Year-Old at Beach, Realises Back Home

 

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In a surprising oversight, a mother from Samut Prakan only realised she had left her four-year-old daughter at Bang Saen Beach after returning home, sparking concern and commentary online.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347787-mother-forgets-4-year-old-at-beach-realises-back-home/

 

Bangkok Drug Raid Sparks Debate on Rehab Policy

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

In the wake of a recent police raid on an exclusive gay party in the Watthana district of Bangkok, a heated debate has arisen surrounding Thailand's drug policy and privacy issues.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347796-bangkok-drug-raid-sparks-debate-on-rehab-policy/

Indian customs seize haul of weed smuggled from Bangkok
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal 

 

Photo courtesy of Hindustan Times

Five travellers arriving from Bangkok were busted in a brazen smuggling attempt at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) on Christmas Day. Indian customs officials seized a staggering 26 kilogrammes of hydroponic marijuana—worth 26 Indian crores (approximately 104 million baht)—ingeniously concealed in everyday household items.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347806-indian-customs-seize-haul-of-weed-smuggled-from-bangkok/

 

Day 7 of the New Year Road Safety Campaign 
 

 

At a press conference held on January 3, Chatchatha Mosikarat, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, and Chairman of the Subcommittee for Road Safety, highlighted progress in reducing accidents. While most travellers have returned to Bangkok and major economic zones, smoother traffic on main roads has encouraged speeding, a significant factor in road accidents.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347820-day 7-of-the-new-year-road-safety-campaign /

 

Phuket boosts marine safety with smart pier inspection

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of The Phuket News

 

Phuket Vice Governor Ronnarong Tipsiri spearheaded an inspection at Ao Por Pier in Pa Khlok yesterday, January 2, as part of efforts to enhance marine safety and instil confidence among tourists during the busy new year season.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347829-phuket-boosts-marine-safety-with-smart-pier-inspection/

Mor Lam dancer sexually assaulted and pulled off stage in Isaan

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ หมอลำซิ่งขวัญใจเพชรอุดร

 

A Thai man sexually assaulted a female dancer and pulled her off the stage during a performance in the Isaan province of Nong Khai, resulting in her sustaining an injury.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347831-mor-lam-dancer-sexually-assaulted-and-pulled-off-stage-in-isaan/

Hunting game: Fake cop at large in Sisaket province

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Officers are on the hunt for an imposter posing as a police officer who has been searching through citizens’ bags. The police chief of Khun Han district, Sisaket province, has confirmed that the suspect is not affiliated with the local police force and efforts are underway to apprehend the fake cop and bring him to justice.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347833-hunting-game-fake-cop-at-large-in-sisaket-province/

Thai woman seeks justice after lantern sets her car ablaze

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo by Saowaluck Jainak

 

A lantern released on New Year’s Day landed on a parked car at a house in the northern province of Phayao and set the vehicle ablaze. The car owner is now struggling to find those responsible for her loss.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347834-thai-woman-seeks-justice-after-lantern-sets-her-car-ablaze/

Good fortune: PM Paetongtarn’s assets exceed 13 billion baht

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has disclosed a detailed account of the assets and liabilities of Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, marking her ascension into office.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347835-good-fortune-pm-paetongtarn’s-assets-exceed-13-billion-baht/

Foreign men attack Phuket taxi driver over fare dispute - video

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ เหยี่ยวข่าว ภูเก็ต Newshawk Phuket

 

A viral video showed two foreign men attacking a Thai taxi driver outside a supermarket in Phuket, allegedly over a fare dispute.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347836-foreign-men-attack-phuket-taxi-driver-over-fare-dispute-video/

Concert ends on sour note in Sakon Nakhon, 1 critically injured

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A violent altercation occurred at a concert in Sakon Nakhon province, resulting in one person being severely injured and five others suffering minor injuries. The suspect was taken into custody following the incident.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347837-concert-ends-on-sour-note-in-sakon-nakhon-1-critically-injured/

Thai man prevents disaster after dog mistakes bomb for toy

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Matichon and Channel 7

 

A pet dog mistook a bomb for a toy, brought it back to her family home in the Isaan province of Udon Thani, and gave it to a four year old boy. Fortunately, the boy showed it to his father before it could explode and cause a tragedy.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347838-thai-man-prevents-disaster-after-dog-mistakes-bomb-for-toy/

Marriage Equality Act: Nationwide Implementation from January 23rd

 

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As of January 23rd, same-sex couples across the country can register their marriages at any district office, following the enactment of the long-awaited Marriage Equality Act. The announcement was made today by Traisuree Traisoranakul, spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior, underlining a major step towards equal rights for all citizens.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347839-marriage-equality-act-nationwide-implementation-from-january-23rd/

Thai Embassy Vows Support After Muan Airport Tragedy Claims 179

 

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In a tragic incident at Muan International Airport, South Korea, a Jeju Air crash resulted in the deaths of 179 passengers, including two Thai nationals. The Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul pledged unwavering support to the bereaved families of the Thai victims, amidst profound sorrow following the disaster.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347841-thai-embassy-vows-support-after-muan-airport-tragedy-claims-179/