British dad mysteriously vanishes in Bangkok
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal 

Photo courtesy of Katie Maybin/SWNS via Daily Mail

A British dad has vanished in Thailand after failing to board his flight home—sparking fears from his distraught family.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350490-british-dad-mysteriously-vanishes-in-bangkok/

Thaksin Pushes for Single-Party Rule, Faces Coalition Criticism

 

Anutin Charnvirakul. File photo courtesy: Thai Rath

 

In a recent development raising eyebrows across the Thai political spectrum, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra called on voters to back the Pheu Thai Party exclusively. Thaksin argues that a single-party majority could fast-track government initiatives, suggesting that the current coalition governing structure is cumbersome and inefficient.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350488-thaksin-pushes-for-single-party-rule-faces-coalition-

Kasikornbank: Verify SIM card name by April 30
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

Kasikornbank has announced that mobile banking customers need to ensure their registered name matches their mobile SIM card name by April 30. The bank outlined two conditions for this requirement. Customers who have not been contacted need not take any action.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350552-kasikornbank-verify-sim-card-name-by-april-30/

Intensifying Battle for 7-Eleven Reaches Thailand as CP Group Joins Bid
 

 

The ongoing corporate battle over the future of the 7-Eleven convenience store empire has taken a new turn, with Thailand’s Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group reportedly entering talks to assist Japan’s Seven & i Holdings in fending off a takeover bid from Canadian retail giant Alimentation Couche-Tard.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350528-intensifying-battle-for-7-eleven-reaches-thailand-as-cp-group-joins-bid/

 

Gas Leak Triggers Explosion in Townhouse, Injuring Homeowner
 

 

A 47-year-old homeowner narrowly escaped death after an undetected gas leak caused an explosion when he switched on the lights upon returning home. The powerful blast shook neighbouring houses and left him with flash burn injuries to his face, head, and arms.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350530-gas-leak-triggers-explosion-in-townhouse-injuring-homeowner/

 

Mother’s Heartbreak as Toddler Drowns in Fishing Net in Chachoengsao
 

 

A 26-year-old mother was left devastated after discovering her two-year-old son had drowned in a canal near their home in Bang Nam Priao district, Chachoengsao. The child was found entangled in a fishing net approximately 100 metres from the house, after many hours-long search involving police, rescue teams, and local residents.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350531-mother’s-heartbreak-as-toddler-drowns-in-fishing-net-in-chachoengsao/

 

Lorry Driver Takes His Own Life Amid Financial Struggles in Chonburi
 

 

A 32-year-old lorry driver struggling with financial difficulties was found dead in the bathroom of his home in Bang Lamung district, Chonburi, after reportedly taking his own life with a firearm. His grief-stricken father expressed deep sorrow, saying he wished he could have died in his son's place.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350532-lorry-driver-takes-his-own-life-amid-financial-struggles-in-chonburi/

 

Delivery Driver Crashes into Traffic Pole and Police Motorcycle Before Attempting to Flee
 

Picture courtesy of Khoasod.

 

A 40-year-old delivery driver from a well-known logistics company was caught drunk driving after crashing his pickup truck into a traffic light control box and a police motorcycle in Bangkok. The driver attempted to flee the scene but was apprehended shortly after.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350533-delivery-driver-crashes-into-traffic-pole-and-police-motorcycle-before-attempting-to-flee/

 

Illegal Chinese Owned Recycling Factory Raided: 4,000 Tonnes of Scrap Wiring Seized
 

 

Authorities have raided an illegal recycling factory in Ban Phaeo district, Samut Sakhon, uncovering over 4,000 tonnes of old electrical wiring believed to be hazardous waste. The Chinese-owned facility was abandoned following a recent fire at a nearby plastics factory.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350535-illegal-chinese-owned-recycling-factory-raided-4000-tonnes-of-scrap-wiring-seized/

 

House Fire Suspected to Be Started by Drug-Addicted Son: Urine Test Positive for Narcotics

 

 

A devastating fire engulfed a two-storey house in Photharam district, Ratchaburi province, with authorities suspecting that the homeowner’s drug-addicted son was responsible. Despite a positive drug test, the suspect denies any involvement in the blaze.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350536-house-fire-suspected-to-be-started-by-drug-addicted-son-urine-test-positive-for-narcotics/

 

Clever Crocodile Evades Capture in Prachinburi Pond

 

Authorities in Kabin Buri district, Prachinburi, are struggling to capture a cunning crocodile that has been spotted in a large pond on private company property. Despite several attempts using nets and bait, the reptile has successfully evaded capture.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350537-clever-crocodile-evades-capture-in-prachinburi-pond/

 

Thailand and 17 Nations Unite to Combat Cross-Border Scams

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

The Royal Thai Police have announced the establishment of an international coordination centre to tackle cross-border scams and transnational crime, following a high-level meeting with representatives from 17 countries in Bangkok.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350538-thailand-and-17-nations-unite-to-combat-cross-border-scams/

 

Over 20 Arrested in Krabi for Violating Election Alcohol Ban

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Police in Krabi have arrested more than 20 individuals for violating election laws by selling or distributing alcohol after 18.00 on 31 January, a day before the local elections.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350539-over-20-arrested-in-krabi-for-violating-election-alcohol-ban/

 

UPDATE
Man Charged with Arson and Attempted Murder After Hospital Fire in Ubon Ratchathani

 

A man has been charged on 1 February, with three serious offences, including arson and attempted murder, following a fire at Somdet Phra Yupharat Det Udom Hospital in Ubon Ratchathani on the evening of 31 January.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350540-man-charged-with-arson-and-attempted-murder-after-hospital-fire-in-ubon-ratchathani/

 

Phuket Tourist Bus Plunges 20 Metres Down Ravine, Several Injured

 

 

A tourist bus on 1 February, plunged approximately 20 metres down a hillside ravine, off the Karon Hill road in Phuket, leaving seven injured foreign tourists in need of urgent medical attention
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350541-phuket-tourist-bus-plunges-20-metres-down-ravine-several-injured/

 

Man Fatally Struck by Train While Tying Up Cattle Before Voting

 

An incident occurred in Buriram province when a 54-year-old man was struck and killed by a train while securing his cattle in a field before heading to vote.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350547-man-fatally-struck-by-train-while-tying-up-cattle-before-voting/

 

Elderly Man Found Burned to Death in Suspected Murder
 

 

A 73-year-old man was found burned to death in his hut in what police suspect to be a brutal murder. His charred body was discovered tied with wire around his hands and neck, with a knife placed beside him.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350548-elderly-man-found-burned-to-death-in-suspected-murder/

 

Fatal Road Collision in Sa Kaeo Province Leaves Three Dead and Four Injured
 

 

A road crash in Ta Phraya district, Sa Kaeo province, has resulted in three fatalities and four injuries after a pickup truck collided with a car near the entrance to Lalu, Thai Samakkhi Village, Kok Larn Subdistrict.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350558-fatal-road-collision-in-sa-kaeo-province-leaves-three-dead-and-four-injured/

 

Gas Explosion at Bang Pu Industrial Estate Injures Three
 

 

A gas explosion at a factory within Bang Pu Industrial Estate in Samut Prakan has left three people injured, prompting an urgent response from emergency services.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350559-gas-explosion-at-bang-pu-industrial-estate-injures-three/

 

Major E-Cigarette Bust in Bangkok: Police Seize Over 30,000 Devices Worth 5 Million Baht
 

 

Police in Bangkok have dismantled a major illicit e-cigarette distribution network, seizing over 30,000 vaping devices with an estimated value exceeding 5 million baht. The raid, led by Sutthisan Police Station, resulted in the arrest of four suspects.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350560-major-e-cigarette-bust-in-bangkok-police-seize-over-30000-devices-worth-5-million-baht/

 

Major Drug Trafficker ‘Benz Tha Sai’ Arrested in Chonburi Raid
 

 

Thai police have arrested Thanawat, also known as “Benz Tha Sai”, a notorious drug dealer, in a large-scale raid in Mueang Chonburi district, Chonburi province. The operation, carried out under a court-issued search warrant, resulted in the seizure of multiple firearms, drugs, and equipment used for producing the synthetic drugs.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350562-major-drug-trafficker-‘benz-tha-sai’-arrested-in-chonburi-raid/

 

Burglar Found Dead After Breaking into Local Official's Home, Police Suspect Foul Play
 

 

A suspected burglar who allegedly broke into the home of a Subdistrict Administrative Organisation (SAO) official in Rayong province was found dead under suspicious circumstances. While initial reports suggested that the suspect took his own life after being chased by household members, police have raised concerns over inconsistencies at the crime scene, hinting at possible foul play.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350563-burglar-found-dead-after-breaking-into-local-officials-home-police-suspect-foul-play/

 

Police Subdue Knife-Wielding Man Shouting “I Got 200 Baht” in Sa Kaeo
 

 

A man wielding two knives caused panic among locals in Mueang Sa Kaeo as he staggered down a road shouting, “I got 200 baht!” Police officers subdued him after a dramatic struggle, and he was subsequently detained in a local police station.
 

Full story and Video:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350579-police-subdue-knife-wielding-man-shouting-“i-got-200-baht”-in-sa-kaeo/

 

Couple Shocked as Pet Dogs Bring Home 400 Meth Pills
 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A couple in Udon Thani was left stunned when they returned home to find their pet dogs had dragged a bag containing 400 methamphetamine pills onto their property and torn it open. Alarmed by the discovery, they immediately contacted the police.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350582-couple-shocked-as-pet-dogs-bring-home-400-meth-pills/

 

Chinese Woman Arrested in Pattaya for Human Trafficking

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

Thai authorities arrested a Chinese woman accused of facilitating illegal border crossings, following an international request for her apprehension.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350585-chinese-woman-arrested-in-pattaya-for-human-trafficking/

 

Crash in Pathum Thani Leaves Two Dead, Two Injured
 

 

A devastating multi-vehicle collision involving a cement truck, a private car, and a steel transport lorry resulted in two fatalities and two injuries on the Western Ring Road (Highway 9) in the early hours of February 2.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350586-crash-in-pathum-thani-leaves-two-dead-two-injured/

 

 

UPDATE
Two Police Officers Killed in Cement Truck Crash During Drug Operation

 

 

Two police officers have been killed and another seriously injured after a cement truck crashed into their vehicle while they were conducting a drug operation in Pathum Thani.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350586-crash-in-pathum-thani-leaves-two-dead-two-injured/#findComment-19557673

 

Pheu Thai Dominates Provincial Elections with Bhumjaithai Trailing

 

Picture courtesy: CH3 News

 

In a significant display of political strength, the ruling Pheu Thai Party has secured the majority of the seats in the recent provincial administrative organisation (PAO) elections in Thailand. The elections, held on Sunday across 47 of the nation's 77 provinces, saw Pheu Thai claiming presidential positions in 18 provinces. Bhumjaithai, a coalition partner, followed closely with 12 seats, marking a notable achievement in the local political landscape.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350601-pheu-thai-dominates-provincial-elections-with-bhumjaithai-trailing/

Bangkokians Dub State Efforts to Combat PM2.5 as Ineffective: Poll

 

File photo

 

In a recent survey conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), a significant portion of Bangkok's residents expressed dissatisfaction with the efforts of state agencies in managing the capital's persistent PM2.5 pollution crisis. This pressing environmental issue has seen growing public concern over government actions and their efficacy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350604-bangkokians-dub-state-efforts-to-combat-pm25-as-ineffective-poll/

 

RTARF Welcomes First Female Pilot

 

Photo courtesy: Siam Rath

 

In a landmark moment for gender equality within Thailand's military, Nanticha Suphachai has made history by becoming the first female civilian pilot to be recruited by the Royal Thai Survey Department. The 29-year-old steps into this pioneering role as part of the department's latest intake, signifying a progressive shift in the Royal Thai Armed Forces' inclusion practices.

 

Full story:  https://aseannow.com/topic/1350605-rtarf-welcomes-first-female-pilot/