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British tourist busted in Patong for cocaine possession

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

A 20 year old British man was arrested on Tuesday night, January 21, in Patong for possession of cocaine, as police crack down on drug-related offences in Phuket’s popular tourist hotspots. The arrest occurred near Yona Pier on Thawewong Road, commonly known as the Beach Road, around 10.45pm.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349679-british-tourist-busted-in-patong-for-cocaine-possession/

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Flames from DIY Stove Injure Four Students in Phetchabun

 

Picture courtesy: MGR online

 

In Phetchabun, four male secondary school students sustained injuries from flames emitted by a self-made experimental stove, not an oil drum explosion as initially feared. The incident occurred at Na Chaliang Pittayakom School in Nong Phai district, as confirmed by a teacher present at the scene.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349677-flames-from-diy-stove-injure-four-students-in-phetchabun/

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Mammoth madness: Runaway elephant sparks chaos in Phuket

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Cherng Talay Police via The Phuket News

 

Panic swept through Cherng Talay in Phuket this morning as an escaped elephant roamed the village streets, prompting an urgent response from police and handlers. The drama began at around 10am when the elephant bolted from its camp, heading towards Cherng Talay Wittayakom School, with a scaffolding pole tangled around its neck.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349694-mammoth-madness-runaway-elephant-sparks-chaos-in-phuket/

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Three Orangutans Seized in Thailand's Wildlife Smuggling Bust

 

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In a dramatic wildlife trafficking bust, three endangered orangutans were intercepted in Chumphon’s Mueang district, Thailand, on their covert journey to Bangkok. The animals, housed in large baskets, were discovered in a pickup truck during a police checkpoint inspection, with assistance from the US Fish & Wildlife Service.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349703-three-orangutans-seized-in-thailands-wildlife-smuggling-bust/

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Man Electrocuted in Bathroom at Buriram Repair Shop
 

 

An incident at a rice harvester repair shop in Buriram has claimed the life of the 47-year-old workshop owner and local government secretary after he was electrocuted while taking a shower.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349714-man-electrocuted-in-bathroom-at-buriram-repair-shop/

 

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Motorbike Rider Injured by Dangling Communication Cable in Pattaya
 

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In the early hours of January 23, a 44-year-old motorcycle rider narrowly escaped serious injury after being caught by a dangling communication cable in Pattaya’s Soi Kopai . The incident left Mr. Koson Kongsila, a ride-hailing service worker, with painful injuries to his neck and face.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349715-motorbike-rider-injured-by-dangling-communication-cable-in-pattaya/

 

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Tourist Van Collides with Palm Oil Truck in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Injuring Several
 

 

At approximately 10:00 on 23 January, Pol. Lt. Panasit Ritthirong of the Sam Roi Yot Police Station received a report of a collision involving a tourist van and a palm oil truck. The incident occurred on the northbound side of Phetkasem Road at kilometre marker 253+600 in Ban Nong Khang, Moo 9, Sila Loi subdistrict, Sam Roi Yot district, Prachuap Khiri Khan province. The collision left several foreign tourists injured and caused significant traffic congestion in the area.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349716-tourist-van-collides-with-palm-oil-truck-in-prachuap-khiri-khan-injuring-several/

 

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Explosion at Meditation Pavilion Injures Seven Soldiers in Narathiwat
 

 

An explosion at approximately 09.55 on 23 January, at a meditation pavilion in the Chulabhorn Pattana 5 Village, Moo 9, Bong-O Subdistrict, Rangae District, Narathiwat, left seven soldiers from the 45th Ranger Task Force injured. The attack, believed to have been caused by an improvised explosive device (IED), has prompted heightened security measures in the area.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349717-explosion-at-meditation-pavilion-injures-seven-soldiers-in-narathiwat/

 

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Elderly Woman Found Dead in Apparent Suicide Behind Pattaya Home
 

 

A 67-year-old woman was found dead in an apparent suicide behind her home in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung district, Chonburi, on the morning of 23 January.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349718-elderly-woman-found-dead-in-apparent-suicide-behind-pattaya-home/

 

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New Airline Regulations: Six Cases Where Passengers May Be Denied Boarding
 

 

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has announced on January 23, new regulations governing passenger rights, limiting the circumstances under which airlines can refuse to transport passengers. These rules, issued by the Civil Aviation Board (CAB) under Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Mr. Suriya Jungrungreangkit, will come into effect on 19 February 2025.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349719-new-airline-regulations-six-cases-where-passengers-may-be-denied-boarding/

 

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Thailand Introduces Online TM6 as Tourism Fee Faces Delays

 

Picture courtesy: Facebook TAT news

 

 

In a significant move poised to streamline the entry process for visitors, Thailand is set to launch an online TM6 immigration form from May 1. This development arises as the Ministry of Tourism and Sports gears up to promote the new digital system,

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349720-thailand-introduces-online-tm6-as-tourism-fee-faces-delays/

 

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Chinese Fugitives Arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport After Interpol Alert
 

 

Pol. Maj. Gen. Choengron Rimpadee, Commander of Immigration Division 2, revealed the swift action taken on January 22, by Thai immigration authorities following an alert from Interpol. The alert concerned two Chinese nationals, Mr. Yau and Mr. Shimeobi, who were accused of a violent crime resulting in serious injury and death in Hong Kong earlier that day.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349721-chinese-fugitives-arrested-at-suvarnabhumi-airport-after-interpol-alert/

 

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Factory Worker Killed in Collision with 22-Wheel Lorry in Nonthaburi
 

 

At approximately 13:00 on 23 January, a fatal collision occurred on Bang Bua Thong-Suphan Buri Road in Nonthaburi province. A factory worker, identified as Mr. Somjet 45, was killed when his motorcycle was struck by a 22-wheel lorry as both vehicles were turning into a company entrance.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349722-factory-worker-killed-in-collision-with-22-wheel-lorry-in-nonthaburi/

 

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Man Survives 8 Days Lost in the Jungle with Broken Hip and Leg
 

 

A man has narrowly escaped death after being lost in the jungle for eight days, surviving on nothing but water while immobilised by a broken hip and leg.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349724-man-survives-8-days-lost-in-the-jungle-with-broken-hip-and-leg/

 

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Fire in Samut Prakan Shop, Suspected Electrical Fault in Electric Tricycle Charging
 

 

At approximately 03:30 on 23 January, police from Bang Pu Police Station in Samut Prakan responded to a fire at a grocery shop located in Soi Bang Pu Municipality 123. Firefighters from Bang Pu Municipality deployed two fire engines to the scene to tackle the blaze.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349725-fire-in-samut-prakan-shop-suspected-electrical-fault-in-electric-tricycle-charging/

 

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Thai Singer 'Tik Shiro' Says B24m Demand Is Too Much for Crash Settlement

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

In a tragic aftermath of a drink-driving incident, Thai rock singer Manaswin "Tik Shiro" Nuntasane has proposed a settlement offer of 4-5 million baht to the family of the two victims killed in a fatal road crash.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349726-thai-singer-tik-shiro-says-b24m-demand-is-too-much-for-crash-settlement/

 

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Young Businessman’s Lamborghini Destroyed in Crash with Pickup Truck
 

 

A crash in Phitsanulok left a luxury Lamborghini sports car reduced to scrap metal in the early hours of the morning of January 23.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349727-young-businessman’s-lamborghini-destroyed-in-crash-with-pickup-truck/

 

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Giant 4-Metre Python Captured After Slithering Into Pattaya Condo
 

 

Residents of a South Pattaya condominium were left stunned and terrified when a massive 4-metre-long python was discovered hiding within the building.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349729-giant-4-metre-python-captured-after-slithering-into-pattaya-condo/

 

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Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with Garbage Truck in Nonthaburi
 

 

A crash occurred in Pak Kret early morning on January 24, when a 39-year-old woman riding a motorcycle collided with the rear of a municipal garbage truck, resulting in her death. The incident took place at approximately 01:55 near the entrance of Soi Tiwanon-Pak Kret 30, Bang Phut, Pak Kret District.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349731-motorcyclist-killed-in-collision-with-garbage-truck-in-nonthaburi/

 

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Russian Father Throws Son from Speedboat Near Surin Islands, Leading to Fatality 

 

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An incident unfolded near the Surin Islands, when a Russian father allegedly threw his young son from a speedboat, leading to fatal injuries from the boat’s propeller.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349732-russian-father-throws-son-from-speedboat-near-surin-islands-leading-to-fatality /

 

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Man High on Cannabis Goes on Rampage, Claims He Wasn’t Hallucinating
 

 

Authorities in Nonthaburi, Thailand, responded to a late-night incident involving a man allegedly under the influence of cannabis who caused significant damage to his home and neighbouring properties. The episode occurred in Bang Bua Thong district, where police were called at approximately 00:30 to address the situation.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349734-man-high-on-cannabis-goes-on-rampage-claims-he-wasn’t-hallucinating/

 

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Foreign man goes on rampage in Bangkok hospital, allegedly leaving 1 dead
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ หมอบ่น AggressiveDoctor

A foreign man went on a rampage at a hospital in Bangkok, attacking medical workers and patients’ relatives, allegedly causing an elderly patient to die of shock.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349737-foreign-man-goes-on-rampage-in-bangkok-hospital-allegedly-leaving-1-dead/

 

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Google to build new cloud data centre in Chon Buri
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

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Google is set to enhance its footprint in Thailand by constructing a new cloud data centre in Chon Buri, announced Google’s president and chief investment officer, Ruth Porat.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349749-google-to-build-new-cloud-data-centre-in-chon-buri/

 

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Bangkok fights smog with free public transport for a week
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

The Thai government is taking bold action to tackle Bangkok’s persistent smog problem by offering free rides on the BTS, MRT, and BMTA buses for seven days, starting tomorrow, January 25. The initiative aims to reduce vehicle usage and ease air pollution in the capital.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349764-bangkok-fights-smog-with-free-public-transport-for-a-week/

 

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Thaksin Reveals PM's Anti-Pollution Plan Initiated from Davos

 

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From the snowy heights of Davos, where the World Economic Forum is underway, Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has issued decisive instructions to combat the burgeoning issue of PM2.5 air pollution back home. Her father and political veteran, Thaksin Shinawatra, made the announcement today while rallying support for a local candidate in Sisaket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349776-thaksin-reveals-pms-anti-pollution-plan-initiated-from-davos/

 

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VietJet named one of world’s safest airlines in 2025

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

VietJet has been recognised as one of the world’s safest airlines for 2025 by AirlineRatings, a global safety and product rating website.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349777-vietjet-named-one-of-world’s-safest-airlines-in-2025/

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Pattaya police raid Chinese gang boss’s luxury home

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

Pattaya police raided the lavish home of an alleged Chinese gang leader yesterday, January 23, as part of an ongoing investigation into the brutal assault of a Chinese businessman. The attack, which occurred on September 14 last year, left the victim seriously injured after he refused to sell his pub shares to the gang.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349779-pattaya-police-raid-chinese-gang-boss’s-luxury-home/

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Thai woman arrested for stealing 120,000 baht from Russian man in Pattaya

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Amarin TV

 

Police arrested a Thai woman for stealing 120,000 baht in cash and a mobile phone from a Russian victim in Pattaya on January 8. She confessed to spending most of the money on a holiday trip with her family.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349780-thai-woman-arrested-for-stealing-120000-baht-from-russian-man-in-pattaya/

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Lawyer criticised for opposing equal marriage in Thailand

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Lawyer Thammarat Sarapanya has faced a wave of criticism following his comments on equal marriage, which he described as a violation of the universe’s laws. The remarks came after the new Marriage Equality Act, amending the Civil and Commercial Code, took effect yesterday, January 23.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349781-lawyer-criticised-for-opposing-equal-marriage-in-thailand/

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Thai transwoman busted at Nonthaburi hotel for explicit content

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A Thai transgender influencer with nearly 30,000 followers on social media has been arrested for operating a secret group distributing explicit content. The 22 year old suspect reportedly confessed to running the scheme for two years, raking in tens of thousands of baht per month.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349782-thai-transwoman-busted-at-nonthaburi-hotel-for-explicit-content/