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

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Newsroom

 

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 swimming 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/

 

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Pavena Foundation Rescues Thai Women from 'Human-Egg  Farm' in Georgia

 

screenshot via 9 MCOT Facebook

 

Three Thai women have been rescued from an egg harvesting operation controlled by Chinese criminals in Georgia, a former Soviet republic. This ordeal came to light thanks to Pavena Hongsakula, the devoted founder of the Pavena Foundation for Children and Women, and highlights the ongoing battle against human trafficking.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350746-pavena-foundation-rescues-thai-women-from-human-egg -farm-in-georgia/

 

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Ratchaburi: Elderly Man Killed After Collision with Car
 

 

A collision occurred on the morning of February 3 when a young man driving a car collided with the rear of a sidecar motorcycle, causing a 72-year-old man to fall into a canal and lose his life.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350748-ratchaburi-elderly-man-killed-after-collision-with-car/

 

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Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand Unveils Plans to Curb High Airfares

 

File photo courtesy: Wikipedia

 

Amid rising concerns over exorbitant airfares during peak travel times, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has announced measures to ensure affordable options, particularly during high-demand periods like the Songkran holiday. This initiative, directed by Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit, aims to regulate fare structures for the benefit of passengers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350749-civil-aviation-authority-of thailand unveils-plans-to-curb-high-airfares/

 

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Elderly Woman Injured as Collapsed Gate Pins Her to the Ground

 

 

An 85-year-old woman was injured when the front gate of her home collapsed on top of her in Thepharak, Mueang Samut Prakan District. The incident occurred at approximately 09:30 on 3 February, with the elderly woman being alone at home at the time.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350750-elderly-woman-injured-as-collapsed-gate-pins-her-to-the-ground/

 

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Motorcycle Rider Killed After Falling and Being Run Over by Lorry
 

 

A crash occurred on Phetkasem Road near Soi 92/1 in the Lak Si district of Bangkok on 3 February, when a motorcyclist lost control of his bike and was run over by a 10-wheel lorry.
 

Full story and video:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350751-motorcycle-rider-killed-after-falling-and-being-run-over-by-lorry/

 

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Man Dies After Electric Hairdryer Causes Fatal Shock While Trying to Warm Himself
 

 

A 39-year-old man died after being electrocuted by his own hairdryer while attempting to warm himself during a cold night. The incident occurred in a workers’ camp in Bang Bua Thong, Nonthaburi, on the morning of 3 February.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350752-man-dies-after-electric-hairdryer-causes-fatal-shock-while-trying-to-warm-himself/

 

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Father Saves Son From Oncoming Vehicle But Suffers Own Injuries

 

In an act of selflessness, a father pushed his 6 year old son out of the path of an oncoming vehicle, saving the child’s life, but was struck and injured in the process. The incident, captured by CCTV, took place on February 1, when the father and son were parked near a shop, on a road in Moo 6, Ban Pheng Subdistrict, Pak Phanang District, Nakhon Si Thammarat.
 

Full story and video:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350753-father-saves-son-from-oncoming-vehicle-but-suffers-own-injuries/

 

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Israeli Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested in Pattaya After Fleeing Tel Aviv
 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

Thai immigration authorities have arrested a 27-year-old Israeli man wanted for a brutal murder in Tel Aviv, after he fled to Thailand in an attempt to evade justice.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350756-israeli-attempted-murder-suspect-arrested-in-pattaya-after-fleeing-tel-aviv/

 

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Thailand Poised to Implement Carbon Tax to Curb Emissions

 

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Thailand is gearing up for the introduction of a carbon tax this month, marking a substantial step towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainability across the nation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350760-thailand-poised-to-implement-carbon-tax-to-curb-emissions/

 

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Cool air from China brings storms and high waves to Thailand
by Bright Choomanee 

 

Picture courtesy of Ash Edmonds, Unsplash

The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a weather warning for today, February 4, highlighting a new wave of cool air from China affecting Thailand. This results in decreased temperatures and strong winds, with five provinces experiencing severe storms and seas with waves exceeding 2 metres.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350764-cool-air-from-china-brings-storms-and-high-waves-to-thailand/

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US tariffs could flood Thai market with cheap Chinese goods
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

Thailand may soon be swamped with an influx of cheap Chinese imports if the United States slaps high tariffs on Chinese goods, warns former Deputy Prime Minister Surakiart Sathirathai. The country must brace itself for economic turbulence, or risk being caught off guard.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350766-us-tariffs-could-flood-thai-market-with-cheap-chinese-goods/

 

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DDPM Launches Nationwide ‘Stop Burning, Stop Dust’ Campaign to Combat PM2.5 Pollution

 

Picture courtesy of DDPM.

 

Thailand has officially launched a nationwide campaign, “Stop Burning, Stop Dust,” to tackle the ongoing problem of PM2.5 air pollution. The initiative, spearheaded by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), aims to enforce strict bans on open burning and raise public awareness about the dangers of air pollution.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1350767-ddpm-launches-nationwide-‘stop-burning-stop-dust’-campaign-to-combat-pm25-pollution/

 

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Beautician from Thailand battles British heirs for £400k inheritance
by Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of The Daily Mail

In an explosive legal showdown fit for a soap opera, a beautician from Thailand is taking her former British lover’s sons to the London High Court, demanding her slice of their late father’s £400,000 inheritance.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350769-beautician-from-thailand-battles-british-heirs-for-£400k-inheritance/

 

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3 foreign men attack Phuket tuk tuk driver over parking dispute
by Petch Petpailin 

 

Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์ and ThaiRath

Three foreign men attacked a Thai tuk tuk driver in a gang assault on Sunday, February 2, following a parking dispute on a road in Phuket, leaving the victim with serious injuries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350770-3-foreign-men-attack-phuket-tuk-tuk-driver-over-parking-dispute/

 

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Turkish man caught packing more than just bags at Phuket Airport

By Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A Turkish man was detained at Phuket International Airport after airport security uncovered ammunition hidden in his luggage.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350798-turkish-man-caught-packing-more-than-just-bags-at-phuket-airport/

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Foreign couple exposed for repeated taxi fare scams in Phuket

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์

 

A foreign couple in Phuket allegedly attempted to avoid paying a taxi fare yesterday, February 3, but ultimately paid after the driver threatened them with legal action.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350799-foreign-couple-exposed-for-repeated-taxi-fare-scams-in-phuket/

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Drunk French tourist crashes into Patong cop, arrested on the spot

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Patong Police via The Phuket News

 

A drunk French tourist crashed his motorcycle into a traffic police officer in Patong early this morning, leaving both men injured and prompting an immediate arrest.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350800-drunk-french-tourist-crashes-into-patong-cop-arrested-on-the-spot/

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British tourist’s bribery tale jailed as ‘untrue’ by Pattaya police chief

By Bob Scott

 

Picture of Andrew Hopkins courtesy of The Nation

 

A British tourist’s claims of bribing his way out of a Pattaya jail have been denounced as “largely untrue” by a Pattaya police chief. However, in a bid for transparency, the Pattaya police chief promises a thorough review of the evidence.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350801-british-tourist’s-bribery-tale-jailed-as-‘untrue’-by-pattaya-police-chief/