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Foreign men attack Phuket taxi driver over fare dispute - video

By Petch Petpailin

 

A viral video showed two foreign men attacking a Thai taxi driver outside a supermarket in Phuket, allegedly over a fare dispute. Several Facebook news pages in Phuket shared the video of the physical assault yesterdy, December 3. 

 

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

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

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

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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/

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. 
 

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

Car Runs Red Light, Collides with Pickup Truck, Injuring 13
 

 

Thirteen people, including children, were injured in a collision between a car and a pickup truck after the car ran a red light at an intersection in Phra Phutthabat District, Saraburi.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347865-car-runs-red-light-collides-with-pickup-truck-injuring-13/

 

Woman Jumps to Her Death from Hospital Building
 

 

A 50-year-old woman died after jumping from a hospital parking structure in Chachoengsao, on January 3. Her body landed on the roof of a parked car, shocking staff and bystanders at the scene.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347866-woman-jumps-to-her-death-from-hospital-building/

 

Hotel Worker Killed in Collision on First Day Back After New Year’s Holiday
 

 

A 50-year-old hotel employee tragically lost his life in a road crash on the Asian Highway in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya while riding his motorcycle against traffic on his first day back at work after the New Year holiday.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347867-hotel-worker-killed-in-collision-on-first-day-back-after-new-year’s-holiday/

 

13-Year-Old Stabs 12-Year-Old in the Neck Following Dispute
 

 

A 12-year-old boy sustained serious injuries after being stabbed in the neck by a 13-year-old on a rural road in Bueng Kan province. The victim is now recovering in hospital, while police have detained the suspect.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347868-13-year-old-stabs-12-year-old-in-the-neck-following-dispute/

 

Thailand Aims to Woo Elite Tourists Amidst Regional Rivalry

 

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In a strategic move to bolster its luxury tourism sector, Thailand is embarking on a mission to attract elite tourists with offerings in wellness, sport, and romance. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has set ambitious goals, targeting a 10% annual growth in this lucrative market, against a backdrop of fierce competition from neighbouring destinations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347869-thailand-aims-to-woo-elite-tourists-amidst-regional-rivalry/

 

Cement Truck Plunges Off Cliff in Mae Hong Son, One Dead
 

 

A cement mixer crash claimed one life and injured another on a mountain road in Mae Hong Son province. At approximately 09:30 on January 3, the 191 Emergency Call Centre in Mae Hong Son received a report of a 10-wheeler Nissan cement mixer, had veered off the road and plunged down a steep embankment. 
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347870-cement-truck-plunges-off-cliff-in-mae-hong-son-one-dead/

 

Mother Fatally Wounds Infant Son Before Attempting to End Her Own Life

 

 

An incident unfolded in a worker's accommodation in Bangkok's Prawet District when a 41-year-old Myanmar mother fatally injured her four-month-old son before stabbing herself in an apparent suicide attempt. The mother, who has a history of mental illness, carried out the act in the presence of her elder daughter.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347871-mother-fatally-wounds-infant-son-before-attempting-to-end-her-own-life/

 

Three British Teens Among 11 Hurt as Tree Falls on Thai Bus

 

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In a shocking incident in Kanchanaburi, western Thailand, a tree felled by an illegal logger crashed onto a passing bus, injuring eleven people, including three British teens. The dramatic accident occurred as the tourists were en route to the popular Erawan Waterfall.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347863-three-british-teens-among-11-hurt-as-tree-falls-on-thai-bus/

Two Women Die in Fatal Road Crash in Nakhon Ratchasima
 

 

Tragedy struck on a railway crossing in Huai Thalaeng district, Nakhon Ratchasima, as two women involved in a collision between a pickup truck and a motorcycle succumbed to their injuries despite initial medical intervention.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347872-two-women-die-in-fatal-road-crash-in-nakhon-ratchasima/

 

 

Body of Man Found After Falling into Bang Pakong River on New Year’s Eve
 

 

The body of a man who fell into the Bang Pakong River on New Year’s Eve has been recovered. The victim, identified as Mr. Saichon 51, reportedly slipped while urinating near a riverside pontoon in Chachoengsao Province and drowned. His body was discovered floating at the exact spot where he fell, approximately three days after the incident.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347873-body-of-man-found-after-falling-into-bang-pakong-river-on-new-year’s-eve/

 

Thai Government and Navy Face Strategic Procurement Challenges

 

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As the Thai government, led by Pheu Thai, navigates the complex waters of military procurement and diplomatic relations, intense discussions over the acquisition of frigates and submarines are coming to a head. At stake are maritime security needs and international partnerships, notably with China and Germany.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347874-thai-government-and-navy-face-strategic-procurement-challenges/

 

 

Pickup Truck Collides with Elephant, Injuring Three as Animal Retreats into Sugarcane Fields
 

 

A collision between a pickup truck and a large elephant on January 3, left three people injured in Kabin Buri District, Prachinburi Province, Thailand, with the animal retreating into nearby sugarcane fields.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347875-pickup-truck-collides-with-elephant-injuring-three-as-animal-retreats-into-sugarcane-fields/

 

Bomb Explodes at Traffic Checkpoint Outside School in Pattani, Injuring Six Officers
 

 

A bomb explosion at a traffic checkpoint outside a school in Pattani Province has left six police officers injured, two of them critically. The incident occurred at approximately 10:20 on 3rd January near Ban Kalapo School in Moo 1, Tero Bon Subdistrict, Sai Buri District.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347876-bomb-explodes-at-traffic-checkpoint-outside-school-in-pattani-injuring-six-officers/

 

Two Elderly Passengers Killed in Crash as Pickup Truck Hits Parked Oil Tanker in Lampang
 

 

A collision on Phahonyothin Road in Lampang Province has claimed the lives of two elderly passengers and left two others critically injured. The crash occurred at approximately 15:30 on 3rd January in Mae Kua Subdistrict, Sop Prap District, when a pickup truck collided with a parked oil tanker, which was waiting for insurance officials following a prior crash.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347877-two-elderly-passengers-killed-in-crash-as-pickup-truck-hits-parked-oil-tanker-in-lampang/

 

Police Officer Shot Dead in Bangkok After Helping Assaulted Migrant
 

 

A police officer in Bangkok has been shot and killed after intervening to help a migrant worker who was being assaulted. The incident occurred at approximately 20:30 on 3 January, on Chalermphong Road in Sai Mai district.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347878-police-officer-shot-dead-in-bangkok-after-helping-assaulted-migrant/

 

Bank of Thailand Board Chairman Race Faces New Candidate Dilemma

 

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The quest to appoint a new chairman for the Bank of Thailand's board has reached a critical juncture, leaving the selection committee at a crossroads about whether to stick with their initial list of candidates or to request fresh names from the Finance Ministry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347881-bank-of-thailand-board-chairman-race-faces-new-candidate-dilemma/

 

Parliament Chief Vows PM Will Address MPs' Queries Directly

 

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Parliament president Wan Muhamad Noor Matha has affirmed his commitment to persuade Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to address interpellations personally in parliament. These calls for direct responses have intensified amidst continued anticipation from opposition MPs, who were left unsatisfied last year when the Prime Minister did not engage directly with their inquiries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347882-parliament-chief-vows-pm-will-address-mps-queries-directly/

 

Russian Tourist Stabbed After Joke Misunderstood in Pattaya
 

 

A Russian tourist was stabbed in the leg in Pattaya early  morning on January 4, after an attempted joke turned violent. The incident occurred outside a convenience store on Jomtien Second Road, Chonburi.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347883-russian-tourist-stabbed-after-joke-misunderstood-in-pattaya/

 

Day 8: New Year Holiday Road Death Toll Rises to 363

 

 

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has reported a grim update on road safety during Thailand’s “10 Dangerous Days” of the New Year holiday period. Over the past eight days, there have been 363 fatalities and 2,090 injuries from 2,149 road crashes. Bangkok recorded the highest number of deaths, with reckless driving and speeding as the primary causes.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347888-day-8-new-year-holiday-road-death-toll-rises-to-363/

 

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Thailand Live Sunday 5 January 2025

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