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Chaos on Pattaya Beach: Drunk tourists fuel brawls in hotspot

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Pattaya Beach, known for its stunning coastline and electrifying nightlife, is grappling with a surge in alcohol-fuelled brawls involving unruly tourists. Once a haven for relaxation and revelry, the iconic destination has seen a troubling rise in disruptive incidents, leaving locals and officials concerned about the city’s reputation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349017-chaos-on-pattaya-beach-drunk-tourists-fuel-brawls-in-hotspot/

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Supreme Court Petitioned to Return Thaksin to Jail Amid Allegations

 

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In a dramatic turn of events, former Democrat MP Charnchai Issarasenarak has officially petitioned the Supreme Court to consider sending Thaksin Shinawatra back to prison. Efforts are also sought to investigate alleged irregularities in his release facilitated by the Corrections Department.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349023-supreme-court-petitioned-to-return-thaksin-to-jail-amid-allegations/

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Dutch national arrested in Bangkok for US$55,000 gold scam

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of The Pattaya News

 

Thailand’s Immigration Bureau announced on Tuesday, January 14, the arrest of a 43 year old Dutch national for allegedly organising a gold scam in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349013-dutch-national-arrested-in-bangkok-for-us55000-gold-scam/

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Trump's Nominee Rubio Pledges to Lobby Thailand on Uyghur Detainees

 

Picture courtesy: Facebook Immigration Bureau

 

Marco Rubio, nominated by Donald Trump for the role of US Secretary of State, has unequivocally committed to persuading Thailand against deporting 48 Uyghur detainees to China. This pledge arises amidst significant human rights concerns about the potential fate of the Uyghurs if returned to China.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349012-trumps-nominee-rubio-pledges-to-lobby-thailand-on-uyghur-detainees/

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Romantic Stunt Gone Wrong: Man Steals Truck to Impress his Crush

 

Picture courtesy: Khaosod

 

In an unexpected twist of events in Chumphon, a man's ill-fated attempt to woo his long-time crush ended in legal trouble. Mr. Wathana, 32, from Prachuap Khiri Khan province, sought to impress a high school girl by stealing a government vehicle, only to have his plans unravel when the police swiftly apprehended him.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349039-romantic-stunt-gone-wrong-man-steals-truck-to-impress-his-crush/

 

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Road Collision in Ratchaburi Leaves One Dead and Two Injured
 

 

A fatal road traffic crash in Ratchaburi has claimed the life of one woman and left two others injured. The incident occurred early on the morning of 16 January at around 06:45.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349040-road-collision-in-ratchaburi-leaves-one-dead-and-two-injured/

 

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Fire Engulfs Commercial Building in Nonthaburi, Injuring Two
 

 

A fire broke out at a four-storey commercial building in Nonthaburi on the morning of 16 January, causing extensive damage and injuring two people.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349041-fire-engulfs-commercial-building-in-nonthaburi-injuring-two/

 

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UPDATE
Injured Tiger Relocated for Treatment

 

 

A team of veterinarians and park officials have successfully relocated an injured tiger, the victim of a hunter’s snare, from Bueng Chawak Wildlife Management Centre to the Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Breeding Station for further treatment and rehabilitation.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349042-injured-tiger-relocated-for-treatment/

 

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Tanker Crash on Saraburi Bridge Causes Diesel Spill
 

 

A crash occurred on 15 January, involving a tanker carrying 16,000 litres of diesel and a 22-wheel trailer truck on the Saohai Bypass flyover in Saraburi. The crash resulted in a significant diesel spill on the road and surrounding areas, prompting emergency response teams to act swiftly.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349043-tanker-crash-on-saraburi-bridge-causes-diesel-spill/

 

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Body of Foreigner Found Floating Off Jomtien Beach
 

 

The body of an unidentified foreigner was discovered floating face down in the sea off Jomtien Beach on the afternoon of January 16. Police are working to identify the individual and determine the cause of death.
 

Full Story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349044-body-of-foreigner-found-floating-off-jomtien-beach/

 

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UPDATE
Police Officer Faces Murder Charge After Girlfriend Dies Following Car Dispute

 

 

An incident in Ranong that led to the death of a young woman, and now a police officer is facing a charge of intentional murder after she jumped out of his moving vehicle during a heated argument. The victim, 24-year-old Ms. Thanyathorn, died after falling from the pickup truck on the night of 15 January 2025.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349045-thai-police-officer-faces-murder-charge-after-girlfriend-dies-following-car-dispute/

 

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Desperate Mother Steals Gold to Repay Predatory Loan App
 

 

A young mother in financial distress has confessed to stealing gold from a shop in Ayutthaya, claiming she acted out of desperation due to harassment and threats from a predatory loan app.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349046-desperate-mother-steals-gold-to-repay-predatory-loan-app/

 

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Electric Authority Vehicle Overturns on Sharp Bend, 1 Dead and Several Injured

 

 

An incident occurred on the morning of January 16, at 09:00 in Nan province, when a vehicle belonging to the local electric authority lost control and overturned on a notorious sharp bend, known locally as “Paap Phaa Curve,” along Highway 1081. The incident took place at kilometre 63 on the Bo Kluea – Santisuk route, in Bo Kluea Tai subdistrict, Bo Kluea district.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349047-electric-authority-vehicle-overturns-on-sharp-bend-1-dead-and-several-injured/

 

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Drama at Khon Kaen City Hall: Market Vendor Brandishes Knife, Claims Unfair Treatment
 

 

A tense situation unfolded at Khon Kaen City Hall on January 16 when a local market vendor armed with a knife staged a dramatic protest, alleging mistreatment by local politicians.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349048-drama-at-khon-kaen-city-hall-market-vendor-brandishes-knife-claims-unfair-treatment/

 

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Man Goes on Rampage, Shoots Neighbour's Home Before Taking His Own Life
 

 

Police in Pathum Thani, Thailand, were called an incident, late on 15 January when a man fired multiple shots into a neighbour's home before returning to his rented house and taking his own life.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349050-man-goes-on-rampage-shoots-neighbours-home-before-taking-his-own-life/

 

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Unidentified Man Found Dead After Falling Into Deep Pit in Cassava Field
 

 

Authorities in Tak Province, are investigating the death of an unidentified man whose body was discovered at the bottom of a deep pit in a cassava plantation. The grim discovery was made on 16 January in Moo 13, Chong Khab Subdistrict, Phop Phra District.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349051-unidentified-man-found-dead-after-falling-into-deep-pit-in-cassava-field/

 

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Thief Electrocuted While Attempting to Steal Power Cables in Samut Prakan
 

 

A man attempting to steal electrical cables from a streetlight on the Theparat Road (Bang Na-Trat) express lane was electrocuted and died at the scene early on 16 January.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349052-thief-electrocuted-while-attempting-to-steal-power-cables-in-samut-prakan/

 

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Luxury Watches Worth Over 100 Million Baht Stolen in Chinese Home Burglary Near Pattaya
 

Picture courtesy of SiamChon.

 

A daring burglary took place during the evening of January 15, when a thief broke into a residence in the Huai Yai area of Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province, and looted high-end watches worth over 100 million baht from a safe.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349054-luxury-watches-worth-over-100-million-baht-stolen-in-chinese-home-burglary-near-pattaya/

 

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Thailand's Online Gambling Legalisation Sparks Controversy

 

FILE photo courtesy: ChandigarhMetro

 

In a move stirring public debate, Thailand's government has made a controversial decision to legalise online gambling, sparking concerns over potential societal impacts. Former senator Wallop Tangkhananurak has questioned the motivations behind this decision, airing doubts about the government’s transparency.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349058-thailands-online-gambling-legalisation-sparks-controversy/

 

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Phuket Struggles with Escalating Waste Woes: A Call for Action

 

File photo courtesy: Thai Newsroom

 

Phuket is facing an escalating rubbish crisis that threatens both the environment and the island's reputation as a tourist paradise. The surge in waste has outpaced the infrastructure designed to handle it, prompting urgent calls for comprehensive solutions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349060-phuket-struggles-with-escalating-waste-woes-a-call-for-action/

 

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British explorer uncovers shocking truth at abandoned Phuket Zoo (video)
b Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of YouTube/SeanKing5150 via Lad Bible

A British explorer got more than he bargained for during a visit to Thailand’s abandoned Phuket Zoo, uncovering a hidden and haunting secret that left him and his viewers stunned.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349066-british-explorer-uncovers-shocking-truth-at-abandoned-phuket-zoo-video/

 

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Bangkok cracks down on smoky buses amid pollution crisis
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail

To tackle Bangkok’s escalating air pollution, city officials inspected public buses for black smoke emissions at the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority’s (BMTA) Sathuphradit Depot on Tuesday, January 14.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349067-bangkok-cracks-down-on-smoky-buses-amid-pollution-crisis/

 

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Thai man shoots cat with harpoon, allegedly to eat it
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Buriramguru-บุรีรัมย์กูรู

Police are searching for a Thai man who shot a cat with a harpoon in the Isaan province of Buriram, allegedly intending to eat the animal. The cat’s right eye was left blind following the severe attack.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349068-thai-man-shoots-cat-with-harpoon-allegedly-to-eat-it/

 

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SUV Driver Escapes Unscathed After Pattaya Construction Pit Fall

 

Picture courtesy: Daily News

 

A driver in a Honda HR-V SUV had a fortunate escape after his vehicle plunged into a three-metre deep construction pit on Pattaya Third Road. Despite the car being severely damaged, the driver, a 32-year-old man, emerged unharmed from the incident.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349069-suv-driver-escapes-unscathed-after-pattaya-construction-pit-fall/

 

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Plane stupid! Australian man’s flight crash threat lands him in jail
by Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of the Daily Mail

A disgruntled Australian man found himself behind bars after making a chilling threat to kill everyone at 35,000 feet. His off-the-cuff remark about crashing a plane left airport officials with no choice but to take him seriously.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349072-plane-stupid-australian-man’s-flight-crash-threat-lands-him-in-jail/

 

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Phuket netizens slam half-naked foreign man on red baht bus
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์

Thai netizens criticised a foreign man after a photograph of him standing half-naked on a red baht bus in Phuket circulated on Thai social media platforms.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349075-phuket-netizens-slam-half-naked-foreign-man-on-red-baht-bus/

 

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Foreigner Holds Thai Wife at Gunpoint in Car – Police in Chumphon Launch Search

 

 

A shocking incident unfolded in Chumphon Province on January 17, when a foreign man reportedly held his Thai wife at gunpoint inside a black Ford pickup truck. The vehicle, carrying the man, the woman, and two children, is currently the focus of an urgent police search.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349109-foreigner-holds-thai-wife-at-gunpoint-in-car-–-police-in-chumphon-launch-search/

 

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Thai minister demands Shinawatra family forfeit Alpine Golf land

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Golfasian

 

Thai Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who also leads the Bhumjaithai Party, announced yesterday that the Shinawatra family’s ownership of extensive land at Alpine Golf and Sports Club should be rescinded. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is connected to these holdings through familial ties.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349116-thai-minister-demands-shinawatra-family-forfeit-alpine-golf-land/

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Roti rebellion: Thai police rescue Burmese teenager from trafficking

By Bob Scott

 

Picture of Burmese people being trafficked courtesy of WSJ

 

In a harrowing tale of courage and justice, a Burmese teenager hailed the Government of Thailand for rescuing him from a nightmare of forced labour and trafficking. The 17 year old’s ordeal ended with the conviction of his captor in Bangkok last year, bringing a glimmer of hope to the youth as he waits to return home to Myanmar.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349118-roti-rebellion-thai-police-rescue-burmese-teenager-from-trafficking/

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Borderline mystery: Chinese model’s vanishing act stuns nation

By Mitch Connor

 

Picture of Chines model Yang Zeqi courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

The mysterious disappearance of Chinese model Yang Zeqi near the Thai-Myanmar border has sent shockwaves throughout his home country of China and prompted his father to make a desperate plea to the Government of Thailand for help in locating his son.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349119-borderline-mystery-chinese-model’s-vanishing-act-stuns-nation/