THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 20 January 2025

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American and Canadian Tourists Die After Collapsing at Phuket Music Festival

 

Two tourist passed away after collapsing at a music festival in Phuket. 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-tourist-dies-mysteriously-at-phuket-music-festival/

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Thaksin to Discuss Global Path for Thai Models with Naomi Campbell

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has revealed plans to meet with global supermodel Naomi Campbell during her upcoming visit to Thailand from 8th to 10th February. This intriguing collaboration aims to help Thai models break into the international fashion scene.

 

Full. story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349232-thaksin-to-discuss-global-path-for-thai-models-with-naomi-campbell/

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Elephant Panics at Fireworks Display, Injures Several at Fair
 

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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  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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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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Bangkok's Chatuchak Area a Contender for F1 Race in 2027

 

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A bold and thrilling plan is in motion as Thailand positions Bangkok's bustling Chatuchak area to host a Formula 1 race in 2027. The vision for a screaming city race along the arterial Vibhavadi Rangsit Road is spearheaded by the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), as revealed by its governor, Kongsak Yodmanee.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349260-bangkoks-chatuchak-area-a-contender-for-f1-race-in-2027/

 

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Man Dies in Fiery Car Crash After Hitting Tree
 

 

A man lost his life when he veered off the road, collided with a tree, and burst into flames in Chaiyaphum province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349261-man-dies-in-fiery-car-crash-after-hitting-tree/

 

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Wild Elephant Calf Rescued After Being Trapped in Orchard Pond
 

 

In a dramatic rescue operation, a six-year-old wild elephant calf nicknamed “Chao Saeb” was successfully pulled from a pond in a mangosteen orchard in Bo Rai District, Trat Province, after being unable to climb out on its own.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349262-wild-elephant-calf-rescued-after-being-trapped-in-orchard-pond/

 

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77-Year-Old Bedridden Stroke Victim Dies in Fire
 

 

An incident unfolded on the morning of January 19, when a 77-year-old man, bedridden due to partial paralysis, was killed in a fire caused by a short circuit at his family home in Bangkok’s Nong Chok district.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349263-77-year-old-bedridden-stroke-victim-dies-in-fire/

 

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Dancers Returning from Show Injured in Motorway Crash: 7 Hurt, 1 Seriously
 

 

Seven people were injured, one critically, after a car carrying a group of dancers returning from a performance in Khao Yai overturned on the M6 Motorway early morning on January 19. Authorities believe the crash was caused by the driver falling asleep at the wheel.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349264-dancers-returning-from-show-injured-in-motorway-crash-7-hurt-1-seriously/

 

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Explosives Discovered During House Renovation in Bangkok’s Bang Kapi District

 

 

Three hand grenades were discovered inside a plastic bag during a house renovation in Bangkok’s Bang Kapi district, prompting an urgent response from bomb disposal experts.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349265-explosives-discovered-during-house-renovation-in-bangkok’s-bang-kapi-district/

 

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Mentally Ill Man Rescued After Jumping into 5-Metre Deep Well
 

 

A 43-year-old man with mental health issues was safely rescued after jumping into a 5-metre-deep well for unknown reasons in Nakhon Si Thammarat’s Chalerm Phrakiat district.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349266-mentally-ill-man-rescued-after-jumping-into-5-metre-deep-well/

 

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Thai Nightclubs Face Crackdown on Ketamine Vape Drug

 

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Thailand is intensifying its efforts to clamp down on the growing trend of "vaped" ketamine, a novel blend involving vape juice and the hallucinogenic drug, increasingly popular among the nightclub scene. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349267-thai-nightclubs-face-crackdown-on-ketamine-vape-drug/

 

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32 Indonesian Nationals Caught Crossing Into Thailand, Claim They Were Tricked Into Working

 

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In the early hours of January 19, military personnel patrolling the Thai-Myanmar border apprehended 32 Indonesian nationals illegally crossing into Thailand. The group, consisting of 30 men and two women, was intercepted near Ban Wang Takian Tai, Village 7, Tha Sai Luat Subdistrict, Mae Sot District, Tak Province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349268-32-indonesian-nationals-caught-crossing-into-thailand-claim-they-were-tricked-into-working/

 

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Mother Seeks Answers Over 2-Year-Old Daughter’s Drowning in Chao Phraya River
 

 

The drowning of a two-and-a-half-year-old girl, identified as “Nong Pee,” has left her mother and family questioning the circumstances surrounding her death. Authorities have launched an investigation following suspicions raised by the family over several irregularities at the scene.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349269-mother-seeks-answers-over-2-year-old-daughter’s-drowning-in-chao-phraya-river/

 

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CIB Seizes Illegal Mosquito Repellents in Samut Prakan Warehouse
 

 

The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has uncovered a large shipment of illegal mosquito repellent products in a warehouse in Samut Prakan. The goods, believed to have been smuggled from China, are suspected to contain dangerous chemicals and pose significant health risks to consumers.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349270-cib-seizes-illegal-mosquito-repellents-in-samut-prakan-warehouse/

 

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Thai Singer 'Tik Shiro' Faces Grieving Family After Fatal Car Accident

 

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At Wat Phra Si Maha That in Bangkok, well-known Thai singer Sirisak "Tik Shiro" Nantasesn paid his respects to Chakkraphat Siwaponphithak, known as Junior, who tragically died following a car accident. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349273-thai-singer-tik-shiro-faces-grieving-family-after-fatal-car-accident/

 

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Young Fish Seller Takes His Own Life Amid Mounting Debt
 

 

A 32-year-old fish vendor, overwhelmed by the pressure of mounting daily loan repayments, tragically ended his life at a resort in Mueang Maha Sarakham district on January 19.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349272-young-fish-seller-takes-his-own-life-amid-mounting-debt/

 

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UPDATE
Fire Extinguished After Burning Through Khao Krathing for Two Days

 

A forest fire that ravaged Khao Krathing in Sattahip District, Chonburi, for two days has been successfully extinguished. Officials have confirmed that the cause of the fire was not natural but the result of human activity, with evidence also showing pipes illegally laid up the mountain contributed to the spread of the flames.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349275-fire-extinguished-after-burning-through-khao-krathing-for-two-days/

 

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Husband Kills Wife in Front of Their 9-Year-Old Child in a Act of Jealous Rage
 

 

A 41-year-old man has shot and killed his wife in front of their 9-year-old child after a heated argument in their home. The tragedy unfolded late on the night of 18 January, in the village of Ban Klang, Lamphun province.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349277-husband-kills-wife-in-front-of-their-9-year-old-child-in-a-act-of-jealous-rage/

 

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Canadian Arrested After Chaotic Car Chase in Phuket
 

 

A Canadian man was apprehended by police in Phuket following a dramatic car chase that caused multiple crashes and spanned two districts. The suspect, identified as 34-year-old Mr. Samuel Lee Jackson, was taken into custody along with his companion, Mr. Jared Liam Wong, also 34.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349278-canadian-arrested-after-chaotic-car-chase-in-phuket/

 

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Elephant Charges and Injures Farmer in Trat
 

 

A wild elephant known as "Si Daosap" charged at a farmer, severely injuring him after he attempted to drive the animal away from his plantation in Trat Province. The incident occurred at around 12:00 on January 19, when 43-year-old Anan, the plantation owner, fired a loud fire cracker in an attempt to chase the elephant away, fearing for his crops.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349280-elephant-charges-and-injures-farmer-in-trat/

 

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Three Killed, Two Injured in Pickup Truck Crash in Kamphaeng
 

 

A crash claimed three lives and left two others injured when a pickup truck collided with the rear of an 18-wheel sugarcane lorry just five kilometres from home. The collision occurred at around 13:00 on January 19, on the Khanu Woralaksaburi-Bueng Samakkhi Road in Kamphaeng Phet province.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349282-three-killed-two-injured-in-pickup-truck-crash-in-kamphaeng-phet/

 

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Gorilla smuggling plot uncovered after Istanbul Airport seizure
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Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

A wildlife official has acknowledged the challenges in pursuing legal action against those involved in the attempted trafficking of a baby gorilla, initially seized in Turkey and allegedly destined for Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349286-gorilla-smuggling-plot-uncovered-after-istanbul-airport-seizure/

 

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Thaksin Boldly Promises to End Scam Call Centres in Months

 

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Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has expressed confidence that government policies will gain major traction within a few months.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349287-thaksin-boldly-promises-to-end-scam-call-centres-in-months/

 

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Thailand braces for cold weather and possible thunderstorms
by Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of Darcey Beau, Unsplash

The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has forecasted cold to very cold weather across northern and northeastern Thailand, with temperatures dropping to single digits. Bangkok will see temperatures as low as 18 degrees Celsius. Additionally, five provinces are expected to experience thunderstorms today, January 20.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349297-thailand-braces-for-cold-weather-and-possible-thunderstorms/

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Firefighters Battle Blaze at Naval Housing in Sattahip

 

 

Firefighters, some of whom had only just returned from a two-day battle against a forest fire on Khao Krathing, were thrust into action again in the early hours of January 20. At 03:30, a fire broke out at a naval housing complex in Bang Saray subdistrict, triggering an immediate multi-agency response.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349298-firefighters-battle-blaze-at-naval-housing-in-sattahip/

 

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Chinese penis size matters: Cheeky joke blows up into beach brawl
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A light-hearted joke about the size of a Chinese man’s penis turned into a full-blown scuffle on Pattaya’s Beach Road.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349300-chinese-penis-size-matters-cheeky-joke-blows-up-into-beach-brawl/

 

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Thailand’s UNHRC role challenged by human rights shortfalls, says advocate

By Ryan Turner

 

Pro-democracy demonstrators display the three-finger resistance symbol in Bangkok, June 24, 2021 | Photo via AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit

 

As a newly elected member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Thailand faces the need to elevate its human rights performance to align with international standards, according to a Thai human rights advocate.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349337-thailand’s-unhrc-role-challenged-by-human-rights-shortfalls-says-advocate/

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Thailand battles hazardous PM2.5 pollution levels in 28 provinces

By Ryan Turner

 

Air pollution in Bangkoik | Photo via KhaoSod English/X

 

Bangkok and 64 out of 76 provinces in Thailand experienced unsafe levels of PM2.5 dust pollution this morning, January 20, with 28 provinces reaching hazardous red levels. Samut Sakhon reported the most severe air pollution.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349338-thailand-battles-hazardous-pm25-pollution-levels-in-28-provinces/

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Woman accused of visa fraud arrested in Bangkok

By Bright Choomanee

 

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A woman accused of visa fraud, who had closed her company after receiving 10 arrest warrants and causing damages exceeding 3 million baht, was arrested while working as a dishwasher in Bangkok. The arrest took place on Saturday, January 18 in front of a restaurant in the Chom Thong district.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349339-woman-accused-of-visa-fraud-arrested-in-bangkok/