THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 9 February 2025

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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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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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Police Raid Illegal Drug Operation Supplying Ingredients for 4x100 Drink
 

 

Authorities have raided an illegal drug operation supplying dangerous substances commonly used to mix with kratom juice to create the illicit “4x100” cocktail. The raid resulted in the seizure of nearly one million baht worth of controlled drugs and the arrest of a 26-year-old suspect.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351209-police-raid-illegal-drug-operation-supplying-ingredients-for-4x100-drink/

 

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Truck Carrying Fresh Fish Crashes into Power Pole, Driver Killed on Impact

 

A driver of a ten-wheeler truck, carrying a full load of fresh fish, lost control and veered off the road, crashing into a power pole and breaking it in half. The driver was trapped inside the severely damaged cabin and died at the scene. Rescue workers had to use hydraulic tools to extract his body.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351210-truck-carrying-fresh-fish-crashes-into-power-pole-driver-killed-on-impact/

 

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Multiple Collisions at 20 Pedestrian Crossings in Bangkok Raise Alarm
 

A concerning pattern of repeated incidents at 20 pedestrian crossings in Bangkok has come to light, with the majority of these dangerous locations situated near schools and hospitals. The problem was highlighted following a recent incident where a South Korean tourist, aged 68, was injured after being hit by a motorcycle at one such crossing, which had previously witnessed the tragic death of Dr. Waralak Supawatcharirakul, a renowned ophthalmologist, in 2022.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351211-multiple-collisions-at-20-pedestrian-crossings-in-bangkok-raise-alarm/

 

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Myanmar Fishing Boat Seized for Illegally Entering Thai Waters
 

The Third Naval Area Command of the Royal Thai Navy has intercepted and seized a Myanmar fishing vessel found illegally operating in Thai territorial waters. The vessel was towed to Ranong Deep-Sea Port for further investigation.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351212-myanmar-fishing-boat-seized-for-illegally-entering-thai-waters/

 

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Body of Foetus Found in Rubbish Bin Near Factory in Kanchanaburi

Authorities in Kanchanaburi are searching for the person responsible for abandoning the body of foetus, a boy, in a rubbish bin near a factory dormitory in Tha Maka district.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351214-body-of-foetus found-in-rubbish-bin-near-factory-in-kanchanaburi/

 

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Chinese Investors Accused of Deforesting Thai National Park for Durian Plantations

Picture courtesy of Matichon.
 

A Thai Senate committee has launched an investigation into allegations that Chinese investors, with the backing of corrupt local officials, have illegally cleared nearly 2,000 rai of protected forest in Chanthaburi province to establish large-scale durian plantations.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351215-chinese-investors-accused-of-deforesting-thai-national-park-for-durian-plantations/

 

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Phuket Police Raid Three Illegal Foreign-Owned Businesses

 

Phuket police conducted a series of coordinated raids on the morning of 7 February, targeting three businesses operating without proper authorisation. The establishments, all linked to foreign ownership, were found to be in violation of multiple Thai laws. Authorities have taken legal action against the owners and employees involved.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351216-phuket-police-raid-three-illegal-foreign-owned-businesses/

 

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Two Leopard Cubs Rescued After Being Found in Chaiyaphum Sugarcane Field

 

Picture courtesy of CH7.

 

Two leopard cubs have been rescued after being found abandoned in a sugarcane field in Sub Yai District, Chaiyaphum Province. The kittens, both in good health, were handed over to wildlife authorities for care and rehabilitation.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351217-two-leopard-cubs-rescued-after-being-found-in-chaiyaphum-sugarcane-field/

 

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Military Truck Overturns in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Injuring Nine Soldiers

A military, GMC truck, driver lost control and overturned his vehicle, leaving nine soldiers injured. The crash occurred at approximately 11:20 on 8 February, on Highway 401 near Kamnan Liang intersection in Tha Sala district, Nakhon Si Thammarat.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351218-military-truck-overturns-in-nakhon-si-thammarat-injuring-nine-soldiers/

 

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Village Head Killed in Rubbish Truck Incident in Nonthaburi

 

 

A village headman was killed after being crushed by the rear hatch of a rubbish truck while disposing of waste at a landfill site in Sai Noi district, Nonthaburi.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351219-village-head-killed-in-rubbish-truck-incident-in-nonthaburi/

 

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Serious Collision on Chalong Krung Road: One Dead, One Seriously Injured

 

A serious road crash occurred in the early hours of the morning of 8 February, when a saloon car collided with a motorcycle on Chalong Krung Road in the Lat Krabang district of Bangkok, resulting in one fatality and another person sustaining severe injuries.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351220-serious-collision-on-chalong-krung-road-one-dead-one-seriously-injured/

 

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Ugandan Woman Fakes Seizure to Evade Immigration Check in Pattaya

 

 

A Ugandan woman attempted to evade an immigration check by feigning a seizure on Pattaya Beach after being stopped by officers late during the night of 7 February.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351221-ugandan-woman-fakes-seizure-to-evade-immigration-check-in-pattaya/

 

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Pickup Truck Crashes and Overturns in Sattahip, Driver Steals Motorbike to Escape

 

 

A dramatic incident unfolded on the morning of 8 February, when a pickup truck crashed into a bridge railing and overturned in the middle of Sukhumvit Road in Bang Saray, Sattahip. The driver then fled the scene, stealing a passing motorbike before being apprehended.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351222-pickup-truck-crashes-and-overturns-in-sattahip-driver-steals-motorbike-to-escape/

 

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Cyber Police to Take Legal Action Against Man Who Threw Dog Into the Sea

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

Cyber police are preparing to take legal action against a Myanmar national caught on video throwing a dog into the sea, an act that has sparked public outrage. Authorities are also coordinating with the Immigration Bureau to consider deportation.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351223-cyber-police-to-take-legal-action-against-man-who-threw-dog-into-the-sea/

 

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Fire Breaks Out at Phuket Hotel

 

A fire broke out at a 79-room hotel on Laem Sai Road in Karon, Phuket, prompting an emergency response from local authorities. Fortunately, swift action by hotel staff and firefighters prevented the flames from spreading too far, but smoke prevented some guests evacuating their rooms, with responders shouting for them to wait on the balconies and not to try to climb down.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351224-fire-breaks-out-at-phuket-hotel/

 

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Motorcyclist Killed After Dog Runs Into Road, Pickup Driver Flees Scene
 

A 37-year-old woman lost her life last night after a stray dog ran into the road, causing her causing her to lose control of her motorbike and collide with an oncoming pickup truck, which then ran over her before fleeing the scene.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351225-motorcyclist-killed-after-dog-runs-into-road-pickup-driver-flees-scene/

 

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Body Found Stuffed in Fertiliser Sack, Police Investigate Possible Link to Triple Murder

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.
 

Police in Songkhla province have launched an investigation after discovering the body of a man stuffed inside a fertiliser sack and dumped in woodland beside a road. The gruesome find has prompted concerns of a possible link to a brutal triple murder in the same area two years ago.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351236-body-found-stuffed-in-fertiliser-sack-police-investigate-possible-link-to-triple-murder/

 

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Roaring Lion Terrifies Residents and Tourists in Pattaya

 

 

Residents and tourists in Pattaya endured a sleepless night after a lion’s deafening roars echoed through their neighbourhood for hours. Fearing for their safety, concerned locals alerted police, only to discover that the source of the commotion was a foreigner’s pet lion, previously seen being driven around the city in a convertible.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351237-roaring-lion-terrifies-residents-and-tourists-in-pattaya/

 

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Elderly Man Killed as Pickup Truck Crashes into Motorcycle

 

 

 

An elderly man was tragically killed after a speeding pickup truck belonging to a department store collided with his motorcycle on a main road in Nakhon Si Thammarat. The victim was thrown onto the road and died instantly.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351238-elderly-man-killed-as-pickup-truck-crashes-into-motorcycle/

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Man Sets Victim on Fire in Alleged Jealousy-Fuelled Attack
 

A shocking act of violence unfolded in Bangkok’s Yan Nawa district on the evening of 8 February, when a man doused another with petrol and set him alight before fleeing the scene. Authorities believe the attack stemmed from jealousy after the victim reportedly began a relationship with the suspect’s former partner.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351239-man-sets-victim-on-fire-in-alleged-jealousy-fuelled-attack/