THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 4 February 2025

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Pee-ce treaty: Foreigners demand more loos after Phuket public urination uproar

By Petch Petpailin

 

Foreign netizens defended themselves and called for more public bathrooms in Phuket after Thai nationals condemned the foreigners on social media for urinating in public.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350709-pee-ce-treaty-foreigners-demand-more-loos-after-phuket-public-urination-uproar/

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Youth Vaping Surge Urges Nationwide Action Against E-Cigarettes

 

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Civil networks are pushing for e-cigarettes to become a national concern as vaping among young people surged last year. The Senate committee on Social Development discussed this issue in a seminar on January 30, held at Parliament.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350717-youth-vaping-surge-urges-nationwide-action-against-e-cigarettes/

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Foreign motorcyclist flees Thailand after hit-and-run in Phuket - video

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์

 

A foreign motorcyclist remains on the run after fleeing Thailand following a collision with a Thai pedestrian on a road in Phuket, leaving the victim in a serious condition.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350710-foreign-motorcyclist-flees-thailand-after-hit-and-run-in-phuket-video/

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Thai sex creator retires and warns fans of impersonation scam

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Sajeera Theeranetr

 

A female Thai sex content creator announced her retirement and warned her followers to beware of scammers releasing livestream videos while posing as her.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350707-thai-sex-creator-retires-and-warns-fans-of-impersonation-scam/

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Thailand Sets Ambitious 3.5 Trillion Baht Tourism Goal for 2025

 

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Thailand's government has unveiled an ambitious plan to generate 3.5 trillion baht from tourism by 2025, a target primarily reliant on international markets. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is spearheading this drive with a host of year-round events and robust promotions under the banner of the Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025, aiming to attract 39 million visitors.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350738-thailand-sets-ambitious-35-trillion-baht-tourism-goal-for-2025/

 

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NASA Study: Biomass Burning Fuels North Thailand PM2.5 Issues

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

A study conducted under the ASIA-AQ project has found that most of the PM2.5 pollution affecting northern Thailand is primarily due to biomass burning. This revelation was the product of a collaborative effort between NASA, Thailand's Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA), and other scientific teams.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350739-nasa-study-biomass-burning-fuels-north-thailand-pm25-issues/

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Teenagers Killed as Pickup Truck Crashes into Municipal Arch in Lopburi
 

 

A high-speed chase between rival groups ended in disaster in the early hours of 3 February, when a pickup truck driver lost control and crashed into a municipal arch in Pathum Thani province, killing three people and seriously injuring three others.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350740-teenagers-killed-as-pickup-truck-crashes-into-municipal-arch-in-lopburi/

 

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Authorities Raid Large Gambling Den in Nakhon Nayok
 

 

Authorities conducted a late-night raid on a large illegal gambling den in Nakhon Nayok, arresting over 100 individuals, many of them elderly. The venue, which had been operating with high security and modern facilities, was shut down by law enforcement in a coordinated operation.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350741-authorities-raid-large-gambling-den-in-nakhon-nayok/

 

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School Bus Overturns After Being Suddenly Cut-Off, No Serious Injuries

 

 

A school bus carrying over 20 students crashed into a roadside ditch and rolled onto its side, after being abruptly cut off by a car near Phichit Pittayakom School. Several students sustained injuries, but no serious casualties were reported.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350742-school-bus-overturns-after-being-suddenly-cut-off-no-serious-injuries/

 

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Man Shot Dead at Coin-Operated Petrol Station in Chaiyaphum
 

 

A 31-year-old man was fatally shot at a self-service petrol station in Wang Nam Khiao, Tha Hin Ngom Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chaiyaphum Province. Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350743-man-shot-dead-at-coin-operated-petrol-station-in-chaiyaphum/

 

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Motorcycle Crash Claims Life of Soldier After Collision with Lorry
 

 

A 37-year-old man has lost his life following a fatal motorcycle crash in the town of Nakhon Thai, Phitsanulok province. The incident occurred on the Ban Yang–Nakhon Thai road near the Sam Ruu Bridge, causing chaos when the motorcyclist lost control, leading to a collision with a lorry.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350744-motorcycle-crash-claims-life-of-soldier-after-collision-with-lorry/

 

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Man Dies After Passing Out in the Sea, Body Found Trapped in Own Fishing Net
 

 

A 47-year-old man tragically lost his life after passing out in the sea, where his body became entangled in his own fishing net. The incident occurred during the morning of 3 February at Ban Koh Fai, a coastal area in Pak Phanang, Nakhon Si Thammarat.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350745-man-dies-after-passing-out-in-the-sea-body-found-trapped-in-own-fishing-net/