THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 19 January 2025

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Train station construction closes Ratchathewi flyover for 3 years
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

Bangkok officials announced the closure of the Ratchathewi intersection flyover for three years to facilitate the construction of the Ratchathewi underground electric train station.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349161-train-station-construction-closes-ratchathewi-flyover-for-3-years/

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Human Skeleton Found in Canal in Chachoengsao: Police Suspect It Belongs to Missing Man
 

 

Police in Plaeng Yao District, Chachoengsao Province, are investigating the discovery of human skeletal remains in a public canal. Authorities believe the remains may belong to an elderly man who went missing late last year.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349213-human-skeleton-found-in-canal-in-chachoengsao-police-suspect-it-belongs-to-missing-man/

 

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School Bus Crash in Phetchabun Injures Around 40 Students
 

 

A crash involving a 6-wheeled vehicle used to transport students of Serisuksa School in Phetchabun, leaving approximately 40 students injured. The incident took place at kilometre 29 on Highway 113, near the Taphan Hin area in the Tha Kham sub-district of Chon Daen, Phetchabun.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349211-school-bus-crash-in-phetchabun-injures-around-40-students/

 

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Petrol Station Worker in Chanthaburi Returns Tourist’s Bag with Cash Worth 100,000 Baht

 

 

On 17 January at 13:00, an act of honesty took place at a PTT petrol station in Khlong Narai, Mueang District, Chanthaburi, Thailand. A petrol station worker returned a forgotten bag containing cash and valuable documents to an Austrian tourist.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349207-petrol-station-worker-in-chanthaburi-returns-tourist’s-bag-with-cash-worth-100000-baht/

 

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Ongoing Unrest in Southern Thailand: Pipe Bombs Thrown at Police Base Near Krue Se Mosque
 

 

Tensions in the southern provinces persist as insurgents launched a pipe bomb attack early morning on January 18, on a Border Patrol Police base in Pattani’s Muang district. The incident occurred near the historic Krue Se Mosque but fortunately resulted in no injuries.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349206-ongoing-unrest-in-southern-thailand-pipe-bombs-thrown-at-police-base-near-krue-se-mosque/

 

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Doctor Killed in SUV Crash with Six-Wheel Truck in Bangkok

 

 

A doctor from a renowned hospital lost her life in a crash when her SUV collided with the rear of a six-wheel truck early morning on January 18. The collision occurred beneath the Krung Thon Buri BTS station, on the road heading towards Taksin Bridge in Bangkok’s Khlong San district.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349204-doctor-killed-in-suv-crash-with-six-wheel-truck-in-bangkok/

 

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Heartbroken Father Mourns Son’s Death in Motorcycle Crash Hours After Planning Ordination
 

 

A father is grieving the loss of his 24-year-old son, who died in a motorcycle crash just hours after the family had chosen an auspicious date for his ordination. The incident occurred on the Pathum Thani–Bang Pa-In Road (Highway 347) in Sam Khok district, Pathum Thani.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349203-heartbroken-father-mourns-son’s-death-in-motorcycle-crash-hours-after-planning-ordination/

 

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Contractor Dies After Falling from Wall During Demolition Work in Pathum Thani
 

 

A contractor lost his life after falling from a wall and hitting his head on concrete while carrying out demolition work in Lad Lum Kaew district, Pathum Thani. The incident occurred at a house previously destroyed by fire.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349202-contractor-dies-after-falling-from-wall-during-demolition-work-in-pathum-thani/

 

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Suspected Drug Courier Arrested with 100kg of Crystal Meth at Railway Station
 

Picture courtesy of Workpoint News.

 

Police have arrested a man attempting to collect a shipment of crystal methamphetamine worth an estimated 200 million baht at Prachuap Khiri Khan railway station. The drugs, weighing over 100 kilograms, had been concealed in foam boxes and fertiliser sacks and left unclaimed at the station for two days.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349201-suspected-drug-courier-arrested-with-100kg-of-crystal-meth-at-railway-station/

 

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Suspected Human Smugglers Arrested at Tollway Booth in Bangkok
 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

Authorities on 18 January, arrested two men suspected of smuggling 10 illegal Myanmar migrants into Bangkok’s inner city, charging a fee of 1,000 baht per person. The operation took place at a tollway booth in Don Mueang, Bangkok.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349200-suspected-human-smugglers-arrested-at-tollway-booth-in-bangkok/

 

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Nightclub Brawl Turns Deadly: Security Guard Shot After Breaking Up Fight
 

 

In the early hours of January 18, a fatal shooting occurred outside a popular nightclub in Kantharalak district, Sisaket province, following a free concert. The victim, identified only by the nickname "Boon," aged in his 30s and a resident of Ban Non Chomphu in Kantharalak, was the nightclub's head security guard.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349199-nightclub-brawl-turns-deadly-security-guard-shot-after-breaking-up-fight/

 

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Strict Penalties for Forest Arson as Authorities Ramp Up Surveillance and Enforcement
 

 

Following a number of recent forest fires, authorities have issued a reminder that the act of setting fire to protected forests now carries severe penalties in Thailand, with individuals caught in such illegal activities facing imprisonment of 4 to 20 years, a fine ranging from 400,000 to 2 million baht, or both. Authorities have vowed to closely monitor and enforce the law rigorously against all offenders, ensuring no group escapes justice.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349198-strict-penalties-for-forest-arson-as-authorities-ramp-up-surveillance-and-enforcement/

 

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Arrest Warrants Issued for Two Suspects in Deadly Narathiwat Bombing
 

Picture courtesy of ThaiRath.

 

Police in Narathiwat have obtained arrest warrants for two men suspected of orchestrating a deadly bombing and subsequent shooting that claimed the lives of a Border Patrol Police school headmaster and his son.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349197-arrest-warrants-issued-for-two-suspects-in-deadly-narathiwat-bombing/

 

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Krabi Shop Offers Reward for Capture of Two Foreigners Who Stole Cannabis Jar
 

 

A cannabis shop in Krabi is offering a 2,000-baht reward for information leading to the capture of two foreign men who stole a jar of cannabis worth 4,000 baht.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349196-krabi-shop-offers-reward-for-capture-of-two-foreigners-who-stole-cannabis-jar/

 

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23-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies in Road Crash in Nonthaburi
 

 

A 23-year-old motorcyclist lost his life after losing control of his bike and being struck by a pickup truck in Nonthaburi.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349194-23-year-old-motorcyclist-dies-in-road-crash-in-nonthaburi/

 

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Fisherman Rescued After Severe Injury in Gulf of Thailand
 

 

Surat Thani marine authorities and medical teams rushed to rescue a fisherman who sustained serious injuries while working on a fishing boat in the Gulf of Thailand.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349193-fisherman-rescued-after-severe-injury-in-gulf-of-thailand/

 

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Dog Drops Mysterious Remains in Street, Shocking Local Residents
 

 

A sense of panic spread through a neighbourhood in Chonburi after a stray dog dropped what appeared to be the dried remains of a newborn baby in the middle of a road. Residents were left horrified as the discovery unfolded, prompting authorities to investigate whether the remains were human or animal.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349192-dog-drops-mysterious-remains-in-street-shocking-local-residents/

 

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Fire Destroys Bang Pho Timber Warehouse, Millions in Damage
 

 

A devastating fire engulfed a timber warehouse in Bang Pho, Bangkok, on January 18, causing millions of baht in damage. The fire spread rapidly, leaving the facility completely destroyed, and officials have now set up a temporary relief centre for affected residents, as a full assessment of the damage in ongoing.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349191-fire-destroys-bang-pho-timber-warehouse-millions-in-damage/

 

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CIB Apprehends Arms Trafficking Broker in Cross-Border Weapons Case

 

 

The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), led by the Crime Suppression Division (CSD), has successfully arrested a key figure in an international arms trafficking operation. Under the direction of Pol. Lt. Gen. Jiraphop Bhuridej, Commissioner of the CIB, the operation culminated in the apprehension of a 49-year-old woman, known as “Madam Tumm,” in Umphang district, Tak province.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349220-cib-apprehends-arms-trafficking-broker-in-cross-border-weapons-case/

 

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Teacher Fatally Shot in Daylight Attack: Car Plunges Off Road
 

 

In a shocking incident, a teacher was fatally shot in a broad daylight attack, with bullets piercing his head and chest. The victim's car later veered off the road and into roadside bushes.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349221-teacher-fatally-shot-in-daylight-attack-car-plunges-off-road/

 

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Teenagers Discover Baby’s Body While Fishing in Pattani River
 

 

Two teenagers were left in shock after discovering the body of a baby while fishing along the Pattani River in Yala Province. The grim discovery was made near the Sri Muang Park area, behind the New City Market in the Muang Yala Municipality.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349222-teenagers-discover-baby’s-body-while-fishing-in-pattani-river/

 

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Monk Defrocked After CCTV Exposes Sexual Assault Allegations
 

 

A senior monk in Buriram Province, has been defrocked following allegations of sexual misconduct against a 38-year-old woman during a meditation retreat. The evidence, including CCTV footage, led to the immediate decision by the regional Buddhist council to strip the monk of his religious status and close the meditation centre permanently.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349223-monk-defrocked-after-cctv-exposes-sexual-assault-allegations/

 

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Elephant Panics at Fireworks Display, Injures Several at Fair
 

 

An elephant startled by fireworks at a fair in Nong Bua Lamphu, caused chaos on the event’s opening night, injuring five people as it ran through the crowd. The incident occurred on the evening of January 18 during the annual tribute event to King Naresuan the Great.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349224-elephant-panics-at-fireworks-display-injures-several-at-fair/

 

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American Tourist Dies Mysteriously at Phuket Music Festival

 

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Authorities in Phuket are investigating the sudden death of a 32-year-old American tourist who collapsed at a music festival and later died at Thalang Hospital.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349234-american-tourist-dies-mysteriously-at-phuket-music-festival/

 

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UPDATE
Canadian Tourist Dies at Music Festival in Phuket; Cause Under Investigation

 

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A Canadian tourist passed away after collapsing at a music festival in Phuket on the evening of 18 January. Authorities are investigating the cause of death, with an autopsy to be conducted. This is the second recorded foreign death at the music festival, after it was earlier reported that an American had also died.
 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349234-american-and-canadian-tourists-die-after-collapsing-at-phuket-music-festival/

 

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