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Georgealbert · January 4

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/

Georgealbert · January 4

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/

Georgealbert · January 4

Three-Vehicle Collision in Trang Claims One Life, Uncovers Smuggled Cigarettes

A three-vehicle collision on the Trang-Palian Road, near Trang Technical College, has left one dead and two injured. The crash also revealed a smuggling operation involving untaxed cigarettes.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347912-three-vehicle-collision-in-trang-claims-one-life-uncovers-smuggled-cigarettes/

Georgealbert · January 4

Father Mourns Daughter Killed in Tragic Motorcycle Crash on Way Home from Hospital

A heartbroken father wept inconsolably after his daughter, who had been unwell, was struck and killed by a pickup truck while riding her motorcycle home from a hospital visit in Ayutthaya.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347913-father-mourns-daughter-killed-in-tragic-motorcycle-crash-on-way-home-from-hospital/

Georgealbert · January 4

Suspect Escapes Police Custody by Jumping into River but is Quickly Recaptured

In a dramatic escape attempt, a suspect in handcuffs jumped into the Chao Phraya River while police were searching his residence, only to be apprehended shortly afterward.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347914-suspect-escapes-police-custody-by-jumping-into-river-but-is-quickly-recaptured/

Georgealbert · January 4

Woman Tied Up and Threatened in Pattaya Apartment

Police in Pattaya are searching for a man who broke into a woman's apartment, tied her up, and threatened her with scissors before fleeing the scene. The victim was rescued when her daughter unexpectedly returned home.

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347916-woman-tied-up-and-threatened-in-pattaya-apartment/

Georgealbert · January 4

Man Suffers Blackout Before Crashing into a Fence in Pattaya

A 53-year-old man, believed to have suffered a sudden blackout, possibly caused by narcolepsy, before crashing his car into a fence near a convenience store in Pattaya, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi. The man, identified as Kampol Thepnarong, was rushed to hospital after being found unconscious at the scene.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347917-man-suffers-blackout-before-crashing-into-a-fence-in-pattaya/

Georgealbert · January 4

Tragic Death of 28-Year-Old Man Found in Car at Mall Parking Lot

A 28-year-old man has lost his life after suffocating from carbon monoxide poisoning in his car at a shopping mall parking lot in Nonthaburi. The incident took place on the evening of 3 January, when police were alerted to the scene at a popular shopping centre in the Bang Kraso district of Mueang Nonthaburi.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347919-tragic-death-of-28-year-old-man-found-in-car-at-mall-parking-lot/

Georgealbert · January 4

Chai Nat Man Hospitalised After Self-Harm Following Eight-Day Drinking Binge

Police in Chai Nat were called to a chaotic scene at a local resort on 4 January, where a 31-year-old man, identified only as Mr A, was found attempting to harm himself after reportedly drinking heavily for eight consecutive days.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347920-chai-nat-man-hospitalised-after-self-harm-following-eight-day-drinking-binge/

Georgealbert · January 4

Thai Navy Captures Vietnamese Fishing Vessel for Illegal Activity in Thai Waters

The Royal Thai Navy intercepted a Vietnamese fishing vessel illegally operating in Thai territorial waters near Koh Kra, Nakhon Si Thammarat, on 3 January. Five crew members were detained, marking the first such operation of 2025.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347921-thai-navy-captures-vietnamese-fishing-vessel-for-illegal-activity-in-thai-waters/

Georgealbert · January 4

Navy Officer Found Dead in Rayong Sea After Falling from Inflatable Boat During Duty

The body of a naval officer who fell into the sea while on duty in Rayong was found floating at sea on the morning of January 4.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347922-navy-officer-found-dead-in-rayong-sea-after-falling-from-inflatable-boat-during-duty/

Georgealbert · January 4

Royal Rainmaking Department Deploys Aircraft to Combat PM2.5 in Bangkok

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt, accompanied by advisor Pornprom Vikitset and sustainability executives, visited Hua Hin Airport in Prachuap Khiri Khan to observe the Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation Department’s efforts to tackle PM2.5 pollution.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347923-royal-rainmaking-department-deploys-aircraft-to-combat-pm25-in-bangkok/

Georgealbert · January 4

Motorcyclist Killed in Crash at Phuket's Notorious 'Danger Curve'

A foreign man, whose identity has not been disclosed, lost his life on the morning of January 4, after his motorcycle veered off the road and collided with a guardrail at the infamous Kuan Lim San curve on Wichit Songkram Road in Kathu District, Phuket.

Full story and video:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347925-motorcyclist-killed-in-crash-at-phukets-notorious-danger-curve/

Georgealbert · January 4

Tourist Police Apprehend Foreigners for Illegal Guide Work in Pattaya

Authorities have apprehended four foreign nationals allegedly working illegally as tour guides in Pattaya.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347924-tourist-police-apprehend-foreigners-for-illegal-guide-work-in-pattaya/

Georgealbert · January 4

Two Nephews Seriously Injured While Rescuing Aunt from Domestic Assault

Two nephews sustained severe injuries after attempting to rescue their aunt, who had been assaulted by her husband. The incident occurred at a workers' camp on Soi Wat Plat Priang in Bang Kaeo, Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan.The assailant, who fled the scene on a motorcycle, is now being pursued by police.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347926-two-nephews-seriously-injured-while-rescuing-aunt-from-domestic-assault/

Georgealbert · January 4

Koh Phangan Boat Operators Demand Mid-Journey Payments From Tourists

Concerns over tourist safety have been raised on Koh Phangan after reports surfaced of longtail boat operators halting their vessels mid-journey to demand payment from passengers.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347929-koh-phangan-boat-operators-demand-mid-journey-payments-from-tourists/

Georgealbert · January 4

Drunken Australian Man Arrested After Stealing Motorcycle

An Australian man has been arrested in Bangkok after stealing a rental motorcycle and leading police on a chaotic chase that ended when he rode into a Peugeot car showroom.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347930-drunken-australian-man-arrested-after-stealing-motorcycle/

Georgealbert · January 4

Foreign Tourists Stir Controversy in Phuket Tuk-Tuk Sex Ride

Phuket found itself at the centre of controversy this week after a video of foreign tourists behaving inappropriately on a tuk-tuk was widely shared online.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347931-foreign-tourists-stir-controversy-in-phuket-tuk-tuk-sex-ride/

Georgealbert · January 4

Dreams Shattered: 250 Thai Workers Left Stranded in Airport Scam, Losing Over 12 Million

A total of 250 Thai workers hoping to start lucrative jobs abroad were left heartbroken after discovering they had been victims of a fraudulent recruitment scam. The group, who had collectively paid over 12 million baht, gathered at Suvarnabhumi Airport on the night of 4 January, only to find their flights did not exist.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347932-dreams-shattered-250-thai-workers-left-stranded-in-airport-scam-losing-over-12-million/

Georgealbert · January 5

Authorities Raid Chinese-Focused Pattaya Nightclub After Violent Incident

In the early hours of January 5, authorities conducted a surprise raid on a nightclub in Pattaya’s Walking Street following a violent incident that left a Chinese tourist injured. The operation, led by Chonburi Governor Thawatchai Sritong.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347937-authorities-raid-chinese-focused-pattaya-nightclub-after-violent-incident/

Georgealbert · January 5

Lao Crewman Burned in Yacht Repair Incident in Pattaya

A 36-year-old Lao national suffered severe burns while repairing a yacht in Pattaya, on January 5. Emergency responders from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Foundation rushed to the scene after being alerted to the incident, which occurred on the beach near Bali Hai Pier.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347940-lao-crewman-burned-in-yacht-repair-incident-in-pattaya/

Georgealbert · January 5

Fire Engulfs Plastic Pellet Factory in Samut Sakhon

A fire broke out at a plastic pellet factory in Samut Sakhon, causing extensive damage and spreading to two nearby buildings. Firefighters worked for several hours to bring the blaze under control, with initial damage estimates exceeding 10 million baht.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347944-fire-engulfs-plastic-pellet-factory-in-samut-sakhon/

Georgealbert · January 5

Nine Deadly Days Claim 393 Lives and Injure Over 2,200

The festive period has turned deadly for many, with a toll of 393 fatalities and 2,251 injuries reported over the past nine days of New Year travel. Authorities have attributed the alarming figures to reckless driving, with speeding identified as the primary cause of crashes.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347955-nine-deadly-days-claim-393-lives-and-injure-over-2200/