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Kazakh man reports Phuket investment scam run by Ukrainian and Thai men

By Petch Petpailin

 

A Kazakh businessman filed a complaint with the Phuket Governor after being tricked by Ukrainian and Thai men into investing in a real estate project in the province. However, he has not received any profits from the investment.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348281-kazakh-man-reports-phuket-investment-scam-run-by-ukrainian-and-thai-men/

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British tourists’ speedboat crashes into Thai mangrove forest - video

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo from screenshot of Daily Mail video

 

A holiday speedboat carrying British tourists on an idyllic island-hopping adventure turned into a nightmare when the vessel smashed into trees in southern Thailand, prompting screams from panicked passengers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348305-british-tourists’-speedboat-crashes-into-thai-mangrove-forest-video/

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Mahout charged for elephant goring Spanish woman in Thailand

By Bob Scott

 

Blanca Ojanguren García picture courtesy of Pinoalbar Development School and Sky News

 

Police in Thailand have charged the mahout responsible for the elephant that gored a Spanish woman to death last week in Koh Yao. The deadly incident has since ramped up intense scrutiny of Thailand’s elephant tourism industry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348285-mahout-charged-for-elephant-goring-spanish-woman-in-thailand/ 

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Thai Suspect Arrested in Cambodia for Ex-Cambodian MP's Murder in Bangkok

 

Picture courtesy Naewna

 

In a joint police operation, a Thai national suspected of assassinating a former Cambodian MP in Bangkok was apprehended in Battambang, Cambodia. This swift arrest follows the shooting of Lim Kimya, a former member of the Cambodian parliament, on a bustling street in Bangkok's Banglamphu area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348317-thai-suspect-arrested-in-cambodia-for-ex-cambodian-mps-murder-in-bangkok/

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Dog Fatally Attacks 84 Year Old Owner at Home in Saraburi
 

 

An incident occurred in a village in Saraburi province, where an elderly man was killed after being attacked by his own dog. The attack took place at the man's home in the Dinso Pong community, Tambon Thap Kwang, Kaeng Khoi district.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348318-dog-fatally-attacks-84-year-old-owner-at-home-in-saraburi/

 

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Man Dies in Warming Fire Incident in Surin
 

 

A strange occurrence claimed the life of a 42-year-old man after he fell from his bed and sustained fatal burns while sleeping near a fire lit for warmth.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348319-man-dies-in-warming-fire-incident-in-surin/

 

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Drunk Man Sets Fire to Police Officer's Bike, Faces Arson Charges

 

 

A 48-year-old man, in an intoxicated state, set fire to a police officer's motorcycle, believing it had been confiscated, only for it to emerge that he had simply forgotten where he parked it. The incident has resulted in arson charges being filed against him.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348321-drunk-man-sets-fire-to-police-officers-bike-faces-arson-charges/

 

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Truck Overturns in Nonthaburi, Killing Two Workers and Injuring Two
 

 

Two workers were killed, and two others injured when a truck overturned on Ratchaphruek Road in Nonthaburi on 7 January 2025. The accident occurred at approximately 17:30 on the outbound lane opposite the 18 Court Market in Bang Phlap, Pak Kret District.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348320-truck-overturns-in-nonthaburi-killing-two-workers-and-injuring-two/

 

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Undercover Informant Gunned Down in Krabi in Suspected Drug Revenge Attack
 

 

An undercover informant working for law enforcement was shot dead in a brutal attack on the night of January 7, in a suspected act of retaliation by a drug network. The victim, identified as Mr. Kolawit, 25, was ambushed and killed along a roadside in Moo 8, Phla Subdistrict, Khlong Thom District.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348322-undercover-informant-gunned-down-in-krabi-in-suspected-drug-revenge-attack/

 

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Fire Breaks Out at Waste Sorting Facility in Samut Sakhon
 

 

A fire broke out at Samut Sakhon Natural Clean Energy Co., Ltd., located at 65/1 Moo 3, Bang Thorat Subdistrict, Mueang District, Samut Sakhon Province. The facility specialises in sorting municipal solid waste for recycling and disposal.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348324-fire-breaks-out-at-waste-sorting-facility-in-samut-sakhon/

 

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Police Sergeant Shoots Himself in Front of Supervisor at Ang Thong Police Station
 

 

A police sergeant suffering from depression tragically took his own life in front of colleagues and a supervisor at Samko Police Station on January 8.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348325-police-sergeant-shoots-himself-in-front-of-supervisor-at-ang-thong-police-station/

 

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Multi-Vehicle Collision in Ayutthaya Proves a Lucky Escape
 

 

A multi-vehicle crash occurred early morning on January 8, on the Uthai-Phachi Road near the Rojana Industrial Estate Gate C in Uthai District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348327-multi-vehicle-collision-in-ayutthaya-proves-a-lucky-escape/

 

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Forest Fire Devastates 100 Rai of Dong Phaya Yen: Authorities Suspect Poachers Behind Blaze

 

 

A forest fire that broke out in the Dong Phaya Yen area, Nakhon Ratchasima, has ravaged approximately 100 rai of national forest reserve. Authorities suspect the blaze, the third in the region this year, was started by individuals setting fires to hunt wildlife.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348328-forest-fire-devastates-100-rai-of-dong-phaya-yen-authorities-suspect-poachers-behind-blaze/

 

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Nakhon Si Thammarat: Son-in-Law Kills Father-in-Law in Brutal Attack

 

 

A horrifying incident occurred in the early hours of January 8th, when a 68-year-old man was brutally murdered by his drug-addicted son-in-law at his rented home in Tha Ruea, Nakhon Si Thammarat. The victim, identified as Mr. Uthai, was found in the kitchen with his throat slashed in a violent attack.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348329-nakhon-si-thammarat-son-in-law-kills-father-in-law-in-brutal-attack/

 

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Crash Claims Life of 68-Year-Old Woman in Chachoengsao
 

 

A 68-year-old woman lost her life after crashing her motorcycle into the rear of a parked pickup truck on the Suwinthawong Road, near the traffic lights for Suwinthawong Intersection, on the outskirts of Chachoengsao. 
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348330-crash-claims-life-of-68-year-old-woman-in-chachoengsao/

 

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Swiss Father Dies Following Medical Emergency on Motorcycle in Pattaya

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A 57-year-old Swiss man, whose name has been withheld, passed away after suffering a sudden medical emergency while riding his motorcycle in South Pattaya on the afternoon of January 8.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348331-swiss-father-dies-following-medical-emergency-on-motorcycle-in-pattaya/

 

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Russian Held in Brutal Hotel Robbery Linked to Crypto Feud

 

Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Hotnews

 

A Russian man has been apprehended in connection with the violent robbery of another Russian man at a hotel in Karon. The incident, which unfolded this past Sunday, has been linked to an alleged cryptocurrency dispute, underscoring the global reach of digital currency tensions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348064-ruble-trouble-russian-tourist-robbed-and-roughed-up-in-phuket/page/2/#findComment-19500507

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Fears of Chinese New Year Tourist Drop Amid Human Trafficking Alarm

 

Bangkok Chinatown. File photo courtesy: Wikipedia

 

Concerns are mounting over a potential slump in Chinese tourist numbers during the forthcoming Lunar New Year, as a recent human trafficking incident involving a Chinese celebrity is projected to dent visitor confidence.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348332-fears-of-chinese-new-year-tourist-drop-amid-human-trafficking-alarm/

 

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Poll Watchdog Scrutinises Thaksin's Campaign Promises Amid Legal Concerns

 

File photo courtesy: Thai PBS on X

 

In a developing political intrigue, the Election Commission (EC) is poised to scrutinise recent promises made by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra during his campaign trail in northern Thailand. Questions have arisen over whether Thaksin's pledges potentially breach election laws, particularly as he campaigns for provincial votes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348336-poll-watchdog-scrutinises-thaksins-campaign-promises-amid-legal-concerns/

 

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American Tourist Safely Rescued from Pai Forest Ordeal

 

Picture courtesy: Khaosod

 

An American tourist expressed his heartfelt thanks to the Mae Hong Son Tourist Police, local rescue volunteers, and citizens after being safely rescued from a forest in northern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348345-american-tourist-safely-rescued-from-pai-forest-ordeal/

 

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British Tourist Found Dead & Naked off Phuket Beach After Mysterious Encounter
 

Picture courtesy of Daily Mail.

 

The grief-stricken family of a British tourist are desperately seeking answers after his naked body was discovered floating in the sea near Patong Beach, Phuket. Regan Kelly, 28, from Selsdon, south London, had been in Thailand for just a few days when the tragedy occurred.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348347-british-tourist-found-dead-naked-off-phuket-beach-after-mysterious-encounter/

 

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Motorcyclist Critically Injured After Crashing Into Stopped Truck in Pattaya
 

 

A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries in the early hours of January 9, after colliding with a parked 18-wheeler on Sukhumvit Road in Pattaya.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348350-motorcyclist-critically-injured-after-crashing-into-stopped-truck-in-pattaya/

 

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Bangkok: Fire Destroys Homes in Khlong Toei Community, Leaving 33 Homeless

 

 

A fire broke out in the Khlong Toei district of Bangkok early morning on January 9, destroying 22 rooms and leaving 33 residents homeless. Authorities are working to control the situation, provide temporary shelter, and investigate the cause of the blaze.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348352-bangkok-fire-destroys-homes-in-khlong-toei-community-leaving-33-homeless/

 

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Fire Breaks Out at Veterinary Hospital in Pattaya, Two Cats Perish
 

 

A fire broke out at a three-storey veterinary hospital in Soi Phonpraphanimit, (Soi Siam Country Club), Nong Prue, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi, on the morning of January 9. Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze without any human casualties, although two cats lost their lives due to smoke inhalation.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348357-fire-breaks-out-at-veterinary-hospital-in-pattaya-two-cats-perish/

 

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Brit expats in Thailand warned of scams targeting bank accounts
by Bob Scott 

 

Picture courtesy of Inc.Magazine

A chief of police issued a warning to retirees in Thailand after two British expats were targetted by scammers attempting to drain their bank accounts.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348358-brit-expats-in-thailand-warned-of-scams-targeting-bank-accounts/

 

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Russian Tourist Found Dead in Pattaya Apartment

 

 

On the evening of 8 January at approximately 23:00, Police Lieutenant Arthit Saenpanya, an investigator with Na Jomtien Police Station in Sattahip District, Chonburi, responded to a report of a foreign tourist found dead by suspected suicide. The incident occurred at an apartment in the Na Jomtien area. Rescue personnel from the Sawang Rojanathammasathan Foundation accompanied the officer to the scene.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348378-russian-tourist-found-dead-in-pattaya-apartment/

 

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Thailand airports boost biometrics for faster service times

By Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of Phuket Airport

 

The Airports of Thailand (AoT) is enhancing its biometric identification systems to expedite service times at airports. Yesterday, January 8, AoT Director Kerati Kijmanawat confirmed that this system has been implemented at six major international airports managed by AoT, including Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai, and Hat Yai. However, the system currently does not fully support Thai ID cards.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348380-thailand-airports-boost-biometrics-for-faster-service-times/

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ICONSIAM shatters records with Amazing Thailand Countdown 2025

By Thaiger

 

Photo via ICONSIAM

 

ICONSIAM, the global landmark on the Chao Phraya River, through a joint venture of Siam Piwat Group, Charoen Pokphand Group (CP), and Magnolia Quality Development Corporation (MQDC) has announced its historic success. The Amazing Thailand Countdown 2025 at ICONSIAM has cemented Thailand’s place on the global countdown stage, attracting over 1 million attendees across three days and garnering more than 100 million views worldwide.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348381-iconsiam-shatters-records-with-amazing-thailand-countdown-2025/

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Thai worker allegedly thrown to death by Cambodia call centre scam gang

By Petch Petpailin

 

The 25-floor building in Poipet. | Photo via YouTube/ เจาะลึกทั่วไทย Inside Thailand

 

A call centre scam gang allegedly abused and threw a Thai worker from an 18-storey building in Poipet city, Cambodia. The Thai victim was not the first person to have mysteriously died at the location.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348382-thai-worker-allegedly-thrown-to-death-by-cambodia-call-centre-scam-gang/

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Power play: Thailand plugs into cutting electricity costs

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

The Government of Thailand is actively exploring methods to reduce electricity costs, as suggested by former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, according to Deputy Prime Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348383-power-play-thailand-plugs-into-cutting-electricity-costs/