THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 8 February 2025

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Sin city: Brit beaten by furious Thai bar girls over unpaid bill (video)
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

A British tourist was beaten with high heels and thrown out of a Thai bar by furious female workers after refusing to settle his tab.

 

The middle-aged holidaymaker and his friend were treating a group of young women to drinks at a bar in Pattaya...

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351095-sin-city-brit-beaten-by-furious-thai-bar-girls-over-unpaid-bill-video/

 

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Foreign man steals iPhone worth nearly 60,000 baht from Phuket shop - video

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ มิสเตอร์ เคโมบาย

 

A foreign man remains at large after stealing an iPhone worth nearly 60,000 baht from a local shop near Chalong Intersection in Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351127-foreign-man-steals-iphone-worth-nearly-60000-baht-from-phuket-shop-video/

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Icelandic man gets his face busted after falling into Pattaya drain

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod English

 

An Icelandic tourist suffered painful facial injuries after tumbling into an uncovered drainage hole on a hazardous Pattaya footpath—yet another grim reminder of the city’s crumbling infrastructure.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351118-icelandic-man-gets-his-face-busted-after-falling-into-pattaya-drain/

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Scouting trouble: Russian woman nabbed after uniform theft in Phuket

By Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ เกษม สำราญ

 

Police arrested a Russian woman in Phuket after breaking into a local’s house and stealing a scout uniform before leaving.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351120-scouting-trouble-russian-woman-nabbed-after-uniform-theft-in-phuket/

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Body of Woman Found Stuffed in Suitcase in Rayong

 

 

A local fisherman made a horrifying discovery in Ban Chang district, Rayong province, after finding a large suitcase containing the decomposing body of a woman. The suitcase, partially submerged in a pond near a golf course, had a dumbbell inside, seemingly used to weigh it down.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351161-body-of-woman-found-stuffed-in-suitcase-in-rayong/

 

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Pickup Truck Crashes into Parked 18-Wheeler, Leaving One Dead and Two Seriously Injured

 

A crash occurred in the early hours of the morning on 7 February, when a pickup truck crashed into the rear of a parked 18-wheeler on Bang Kruai–Sai Noi Road, Nonthaburi, resulting in one fatality and two serious injuries.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351162-pickup-truck-crashes-into-parked-18-wheeler-leaving-one-dead-and-two-seriously-injured/

 

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Highway Police Arrest Gang of Cable Thieves on Pattaya-Mab Ta Phut Motorway
 

A gang of four thieves responsible for stealing electrical cables along the Pattaya-Mab Ta Phut motorway has been arrested by the Highway Police. The gang, which has caused millions of baht in damages, was caught red-handed attempting to cut and steal cables from an underground duct.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351163-highway-police-arrest-gang-of-cable-thieves-on-pattaya-mab-ta-phut-motorway/

 

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Factory Worker Dies in Fatal Crash After Car Overtakes on Narrow Road in Samut Sakhon
 

A road crash occurred early morning on 7 February, in Samut Sakhon province, resulting in the death of a 38-year-old factory worker. At around 05:30 a white Ford car collided with a motorcycle in the district of Ban Phaew, on the Sawan Som-Klong Tan Road. Police were notified and immediately arrived at the scene, alongside medical teams and local rescue services.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351164-factory-worker-dies-in-fatal-crash-after-car-overtakes-on-narrow-road-in-samut-sakhon/

 

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Police Arrest Suspect in Pattaya Beachfront Theft Targeting Russian Tourist

 

 

A Russian tourist who had his belongings stolen while swimming at a Pattaya resort has expressed gratitude to Thai police after they successfully tracked down and arrested the suspect.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351166-police-arrest-suspect-in-pattaya-beachfront-theft-targeting-russian-tourist/

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Porter Collapses and Dies While Carrying Goods Up Phu Kradueng

 

An incident occurred on Phu Kradueng, Loei, as a local porter collapsed and died while carrying goods up the mountain, on 7 February.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351167-porter-collapses-and-dies-while-carrying-goods-up-phu-kradueng/

 

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Drunk Myanmar Man Beaten to Death After Knocking on Woman's Door & Requesting Sex

 

 

A 25-year-old Myanmar national succumbed to his injuries after being brutally beaten by a group of his compatriots in a boarding house in Bo Win, Si Racha. The assault occurred after he drunkenly knocked on a woman's door and asked to sleep with her.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351168-drunk-myanmar-man-beaten-to-death-after-knocking-on-womans-door-requesting-sex/

 

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Thaksin Pressed to Tackle Cambodian Call-Centre Scams

 

Thaksin Shinawatra. File photo/Creative Commons License

 

In an intriguing turn of events involving Thailand's political heavyweights, Thaksin Shinawatra, now a dominant figure within the Pheu Thai party, has been urged to leverage his long-standing connections with Cambodia to curtail notorious call-centre scams. These scams, operating from Cambodian cities Poipet and Sihanoukville, have been preying on unsuspecting victims across the border in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351122-thaksin-pressed-to-tackle-cambodian-call-centre-scams/

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Suicide of 49-Year-Old Man in Uthai Thani After Struggles with Mental Health
 

A 49-year-old man ended his life on the 6th of February, in the quiet rural village of Ban Manaw Wan, Uthai Thani province. Police were called to the scene at approximately 12:30, where they discovered the lifeless body of Sakda Phan-on lying in a pool of blood beside his home at No. 10, Moo 14, Ban Manaw Wan, in the district of Thap Than. A shotgun was found by his side, with a gunshot wound to the chest.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351169-suicide-of-49-year-old-man-in-uthai-thani-after-struggles-with-mental-health/

 

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Woman Killed in Crash as Pickup Slams into Tree

 

 

A crash in Nakhon Ratchasima claimed the life of a 25-year-old woman and left a man seriously injured after a pickup truck, fully loaded with jujube fruit, veered off the road and crashed into a tree. Authorities suspect the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351170-woman-killed-in-crash-as-pickup-slams-into-tree/

 

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Qatar Vows to Free Last Thai Hostage Held by Hamas

 

Qatar. Picture courtesy: Wikipedia

 

In a continued display of diplomatic resolve, Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to securing the release of the final Thai hostage held by Hamas. This pledge underscores Qatar's vital role as a mediator in the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351126-qatar-vows-to-free-last-thai-hostage-held-by-hamas/

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Pattaya Police Raid Villa, Arrest 12 Chinese Nationals Running Cross-Border Loan Sharking Op

Thai authorities have arrested 12 Chinese nationals in Pattaya for operating an illegal cross-border online loan business. The group, which had been running its operation from a pool villa, was caught in a raid led by senior police officers from Chonburi province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351172-pattaya-police-raid-villa-arrest-12-chinese-nationals-running-cross-border-loan-sharking-op/

 

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Giant King Cobra Startles Krabi Residents Amid Drought

 

Residents of a village in Krabi were left in shock when a massive king cobra, measuring 4.5 metres in length, slithered into the front yard of a house, seemingly in search of water. The dramatic encounter took place in Moo 5, Khlong Ya, Ao Luek district, as drought conditions continue to impact the region.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351174-giant-king-cobra-startles-krabi-residents-amid-drought/

 

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Thailand Gears Up for National Tsunami Response Drill Across Six Andaman Provinces
 

 

Thailand is intensifying its preparations for potential tsunami disasters with a large-scale national crisis management exercise, C-MEX 25, set to take place across six Andaman coastal provinces. The initiative, led by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) under the Ministry of Interior, aims to enhance the country’s readiness to respond effectively to such natural calamities.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351175-thailand-gears-up-for-national-tsunami-response-drill-across-six-andaman-provinces/

 

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Fugitive Arrested After a Decade on the Run, Found Working on Fishing Boat in Phang Nga

 

A fugitive who evaded capture for nearly a decade has been arrested while working as a crew member on a fishing boat in Phang Nga province.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351176-fugitive-arrested-after-a-decade-on-the-run-found-working-on-fishing-boat-in-phang-nga/

 

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CCTV Captures Motorbike Crashing into Police Vehicle at Junction

 

CCTV footage has captured the moment a motorcycle crashed into a police vehicle at an intersection in Nakhon Ratchasima. Authorities rushed to assist the injured and transport them to hospital.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351177-cctv-captures-motorbike-crashing-into-police-vehicle-at-junction/

 

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Rescue Team Struggles to Transport 314kg Man to Hospital

 

 

A volunteer rescue team faced a major challenge when attempting to transport a 30-year-old man weighing 314kg to hospital after he suffered from exhaustion, fever, and weakness.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351178-rescue-team-struggles-to-transport-314kg-man-to-hospital/

 

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Russian Tourists Robbed as Handbag Snatched in Pattaya

 

 

A Russian tourist and her friends were left shaken after falling victim to a snatch theft in Pattaya, at approximately 22.05 on 7 February, losing cash, mobile phones, and personal documents. Pattaya police launched an urgent manhunt to track down the suspects.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351179-russian-tourists-robbed-as-handbag-snatched-in-pattaya/

 

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US Aid Freeze Linked to Refugee's Death at Thai Border

 

Mae La refugee camp. Picture courtesy: Wikipedia

 

In a tragic turn of events, the death of a refugee along the Myanmar-Thai border has been linked to a freeze on US foreign aid. The International Rescue Committee (IRC)-funded healthcare facility, recently shuttered due to the US policy shift, had been the lifeline for many refugees like Pe Kha Lau, who sadly passed away.

 

Full story:  https://aseannow.com/topic/1351186-us-aid-freeze-linked-to-refugees-death-at-thai-border/

 

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Irishman Caught Napping After Break-in at Pattaya Cannabis Shop

 

Photo courtesy of The Pattaya News

 

In a peculiar twist of events, Pattaya police have arrested an Irish national who allegedly broke into a local cannabis shop, only to enjoy the spoils of his crime until he passed out on the premises. The incident occurred in the early hours of February 2, leading to a prompt investigation and subsequent arrest.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351189-irishman-caught-napping-after-break-in-at-pattaya-cannabis-shop/

 

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UPDATE
Teen Gang Arrested for Snatching Russian Tourist’s Bag in Pattaya

 

Police in Pattaya have arrested a gang of three teenagers who snatched a Russian tourist’s belongings, including two mobile phones and 4,500 baht in cash, in a late-night robbery. The suspects, aged between 16 and 18, were caught within hours of the crime, which occurred in Soi Wat Boonkanjanaram 8, Pattaya, Bang Lamung, Chonburi.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351179-russian-tourists-robbed-as-handbag-snatched-in-pattaya/#findComment-19572189

 

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Former Russian Beauty Queen Faces Harsh Conditions in Thai Immigration Detention

 

Photo courtesy of Mirror UK

 

In a troubling incident, Alexandra Tikhomirova, a former Little Miss Russia, finds herself in a harrowing predicament in Thailand, reportedly enduring challenging conditions in a notorious Thai detention centre.

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351193-former-russian-beauty-queen-faces-harsh-conditions-in-thai-immigration-detention/

 

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UPDATE
Police Release Details of Unidentified Woman Found in Suitcase

 

Police are intensifying their investigation into a gruesome discovery after the naked body of a woman was found stuffed inside a suitcase, weighed down with 20kg of weights, near a golf course in Ban Chang, Rayong. The body, in an advanced state of decomposition, is believed to have been there for several days.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351161-body-of-woman-found-stuffed-in-suitcase-in-rayong/#findComment-19573111

 

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