THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 27 January 2025

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British Man Arrested in Thailand for 20-Year-Old UK Murder Case
 

Collaboration between Immigration Bureau and DSI leads to capture of Yorkshire Dales murder suspect. In a breakthrough case spanning two decades, Thai Immigration authorities, in collaboration with the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), apprehended 62-year-old British national David Stuart Armitage. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349885-british-man-arrested-in-thailand-for-20-year-old-uk-murder-case/

 

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Don Mueang Airport Check-In System Crash
 

Picture courtesy of Khoasod.

 

The check-in system at Don Mueang Airport experienced a significant disruption early morning on 25 January , leaving passengers frustrated and facing lengthy delays. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349847-don-mueang-airport-check-in-system-crash/

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Thais Reject Casino Complex and Online Betting Plans, Poll Shows

 

Imagae composite: ASEAN NOW

 

A comprehensive survey conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) reveals a decided public disapproval of the Thai government's plans to establish a casino-entertainment complex and legalise online gambling.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349901-thais-reject-casino-complex-and-online-betting-plans-poll-shows/

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Thai Officers Suspended in Chinese Abduction for Ransom Case

 

Picture courtesy: Matichon

 

The Royal Thai Police have suspended several officers following their involvement in the abduction and extortion of seven Chinese nationals.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349942-thai-officers-suspended-in-chinese-abduction-for-ransom-case/

 

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Bangkok's Free Transport Initiative Sparks Criticism Amidst Haze Crisis

 

Passengers exit a station on Bangkok's elevated Skytrain, in Bangkok, Thailand, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Jerry Harmer)

 

In Bangkok, the government's recent decision to offer free public transportation has ignited a heated debate. Designed to address the city's escalating haze problem, this initiative is provoked by alarming dust pollution levels as particulate matter (PM2.5) reaches troubling concentrations. Yet, critics argue that the plan merely scratches the surface of a far deeper issue.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349938-bangkoks-free-transport-initiative-sparks-criticism-amidst-haze-crisis/

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Camry Collides with Two Motorcycles, Killing Young Couple and Injuring Another in Bangkok
 

 

A fatal collision occurred in the early hours of 26 January, when a Toyota Camry crashed into two motorcycles travelling against traffic on Taling Chan railway road, leaving two people dead and another seriously injured. The car overturned, and the driver was found unconscious at the scene.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349943-camry-collides-with-two-motorcycles-killing-young-couple-and-injuring-another-in-bangkok/

 

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Thailand's Air Pollution Crisis Hits ASEAN's Collaborative Agenda

 

A thick layer of smog covers central Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

Air pollution in Thailand has reached critical levels, prompting Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to elevate the issue from a national concern to a matter requiring ASEAN-wide cooperation. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349940-thailands-air-pollution-crisis-hits-aseans-collaborative-agenda/

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Thaksin Prioritises Handouts to Boost Economy

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has reaffirmed his commitment to the digital wallet scheme, aiming to complete the latest instalments by the end of April, a timeline poised for the third phase of handouts. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to invigorate Thailand's economy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349941-thaksin-prioritises-handouts-to-boost-economy/

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Woman Rescued from Attempting Bridge Jump After Row with Husband
 

 

A distraught woman was saved on January 26, from jumping off a pedestrian bridge in Suwannaphum District after an emotional fallout with her husband left her in despair.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349944-woman-rescued-from-attempting-bridge-jump-after-row-with-husband/

 

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Man Falls to His Death from Building in Pathum Thani

 

 

A woman in shock discovered her boyfriend had fallen to his death from a four-storey building in Pathum Thani after neighbours initially ignored a loud noise on the roof.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349945-man-falls-to-his-death-from-building-in-pathum-thani/

 

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Cake Vendor's Pickup Truck Crosses Lane, Collides with Delivery Truck, One Dead, Two Injured
 

 

A crash on 26 January on the Dan Sai-Khok Ngam road in Khok Ngam Subdistrict, Loei Province, left one man dead and two others injured after a cake vendor's pickup truck veered across the lane and collided head-on with a pickup transporting oranges.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349946-cake-vendors-pickup-truck-crosses-lane-collides-with-delivery-truck-one-dead-two-injured/

 

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Strict 7-Day Deadline for Solving Illegal Immigration Crisis

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

Thailand's law enforcement is ramping up efforts to curb illegal immigration by implementing seven stringent measures, aiming for tangible results within seven days. This comes directly from the Chief of Police, who warns that any official found complicit or negligent will face serious consequences.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349948-strict-7-day-deadline-for-solving-illegal-immigration-crisis/

 

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Two Chinese Investors Arrested Over 10 Tonnes of Hazardous Electronic Waste in Chachoengsao
 

 

Authorities in Chachoengsao raided a factory storing electronic waste contaminated with heavy metals, seizing over 10 tonnes of hazardous materials. Two Chinese nationals were arrested for possession of dangerous substances without proper authorisation.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349947-two-chinese-investors-arrested-over-10-tonnes-of-hazardous-electronic-waste-in-chachoengsao/

 

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PM 2.5 Haze Causes Visibility Issues, Leading to Pickup Truck Crash in Chonburi
 

 

A road crash occurred in Chonburi when thick PM 2.5 haze caused a 23-year-old pickup truck driver to lose control and crash into a tree. The collision happened on January 26, on a curve along the Ang Kraphong route in Moo 3, Kasetsuwan Subdistrict, Bo Thong District.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349949-pm-25-haze-causes-visibility-issues-leading-to-pickup-truck-crash-in-chonburi/

 

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Thai Doctor Attacked by Two Men Outside Clinic in Bangkok

 

Picture courtesy: Daily News

 

A Thai doctor, known as 'Dr Kla', has vowed to take legal action after he was attacked by two assailants wielding a motorcycle helmet. The incident occurred outside his clinic, Mali Clinic Silom 3, on the evening of 25th January. Dr Chanaset Srisukho, the victim, insists he has no prior acquaintance with the attackers and had no previous conflicts.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349950-thai-doctor-attacked-by-two-men-outside-clinic-in-bangkok/

 

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Dramatic Rescue: 14-Year-Old Boy Saved by Emergency Team in Chonburi
 

 

A tense situation unfolded as a 14-year-old boy, distressed by being labelled a “problem child” by his parents, was rescued in a dramatic intervention by local emergency and rescue teams, after climbing onto the roof and threatening to jump
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349951-dramatic-rescue-14-year-old-boy-saved-by-emergency-team-in-chonburi/

 

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Fire Rages for Four Hours in Bang Khun Thian, Three Injured
 

 

A four-hour fire engulfed a row of townhouses in Bangkok's Bang Khun Thian district, leaving three injured and a man having a lucky escape after climbing to the rooftop and pouring water from a tank over himself to escape the flames. 
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349952-fire-rages-for-four-hours-in-bang-khun-thian-three-injured/

 

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New Banknotes in Short Supply Ahead of Chinese New Year

 

Picture courtesy: TAT newsroom

 

In the build-up to Chinese New Year, a rush for freshly printed banknotes has led to a notable shortage across Thailand. Despite the rise of digital payments, cash remains king for this cultural celebration.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349953-new-banknotes-in-short-supply-ahead-of-chinese-new-year/

 

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Death at Durian Orchard as Two Children Drown in Artificial Pond
 

 

Two children tragically lost their lives after slipping and drowning in a manmade pond on January 26, at a durian orchard in Ban Huai Khanun, Moo 13, Ban Na Subdistrict, Mueang Chumphon District.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349954-death-at-durian-orchard-as-two-children-drown-in-artificial-pond/

 

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Motorbike Crash Claims One Life and Leaves Another Severely Injured
 

 

A high-speed motorbike crash on a bridge in Bang Sao Thong, Samut Prakan, left one rider dead and another critically injured late night on 26 January. Emergency responders rushed both victims to nearby hospitals, but one succumbed to his injuries despite extensive efforts to save him.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349955-motorbike-crash-claims-one-life-and-leaves-another-severely-injured/

 

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Phuket to use AI for traffic congestion relief amid road projects
by Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of Aomamm Charinkorn

Traffic Police in Phuket are looking to implement AI technology to alleviate congestion on the island until the completion of several major road projects. This initiative aims to optimise traffic flow through adaptive traffic control, similar to systems already in use in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349958-phuket-to-use-ai-for-traffic-congestion-relief-amid-road-projects/

 

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Bangkok governor Under Pressure to Enforce Demolition of Aetas Condo

 

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Bangkok's governor is under renewed pressure to act on a decade-old court order mandating the demolition of the Aetas condo in Pathumwan district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349964-bangkok governor-under-pressure-to-enforce-demolition-of-aetas-condo/

 

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Teen arrested for opening fire in a motorcycle sale gone wrong
by Ryan Turner

 

Photo via KhaoSod

A teen was arrested for attempted murder and stealing a motorcycle after a sale gone wrong. The incident occurred on January 22 when the suspect, 19 year old Kittinan, and four accomplices orchestrated a motorcycle sale, which ended in violence.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349974-teen-arrested-for-opening-fire-in-a-motorcycle-sale-gone-wrong/

 

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Buriram Marathon 2025 Shines as Asia’s Premier Night Race
 

 

The Buriram Marathon 2025 once again cemented its status as one of Asia’s leading night marathons, drawing elite runners from nations such as Ethiopia, Kenya, Russia, and Japan. Thousands of amateur athletes and running enthusiasts also took part, with the Fun Run category fostering a sense of community and bringing families together in celebration.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349972-buriram-marathon-2025-shines-as-asia’s-premier-night-race/

 

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Former Husband Shot Dead in Self-Defence Incident in Samut Prakan

 

 

A man was shot dead in front of a house in Samut Prakan after an altercation with his ex-wife’s new partner, who claims the shooting was in self-defence. The incident occurred at around 22:30 on 26 January in the Phraeksa Mai subdistrict.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349975-former-husband-shot-dead-in-self-defence-incident-in-samut-prakan/

 

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Worker Receives Electric Shock & Injured During Restaurant Renovation in Pattaya

 

 

Rescue workers from Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation in Pattaya responded to an emergency call at approximately 03.10 on 26 January, reporting a severe electric shock at a restaurant near Soi 13/3, Beach Road, Pattaya, Chonburi.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349980-worker-receives-electric-shock-injured-during-restaurant-renovation-in-pattaya/

 

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South Korean man allegedly tricked into smuggling drugs from Phuket to France
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Speednews ภูเก็ต

A South Korean man narrowly avoided arrest after being tricked by a foreign man in Phuket into smuggling drugs from Thailand to France. He sought help from the Thai police just in time.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349985-south-korean-man-allegedly-tricked-into-smuggling-drugs-from-phuket-to-france/

 

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Pathum Thani: Mother of Twins Jumps from 18- Storey Hospital Building
 

 

An incident occurred on the morning of January 27, when a hospital patient leapt from an 18-storey building, resulting in her death. The incident was reported at 09:30  to Pol Sub Lt Piyawit Cheelan, an investigator with Pathum Thani City Police Station. Authorities and rescue teams immediately responded to the scene.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349994-pathum-thani-mother-of-twins-jumps-from-18-storey-hospital-building/

 

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Reckless Motorcyclist Stuns with Dangerous Stunts on Busy Road
 

 

A motorcyclist shocked commuters by performing daring stunts on a major road, riding hands-free and sideways on his red Yamaha Filano. The reckless behaviour, captured on video, has sparked mixed reactions online.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349999-reckless-motorcyclist-stuns-with-dangerous-stunts-on-busy-road/

 

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Gender recognition bill considered for identity self-determination

By Ryan Turner

 

LGBTQ+ couple cries while waiting to sign their marriage certificates as the Marriage Equality Act takes effect |Photo via AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit

 

The recently implemented Marriage Equality Bill is a significant step towards equal marriage rights for all, but many who registered their marriages last week are concerned that their gender title does not align with their gender identity, and are now advocating for a Gender Recognition Bill.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350004-gender-recognition-bill-considered-for-identity-self-determination/