Sign in a Pai restaurant declaring "No Israel here". Picture courtesy: Amarin TV

 

Rising Anti-Israel Sentiments in Pai Following Tourists Misconduct

 

Tensions are simmering in Pai, Mae Hong Son, as anti-Semitic sentiments have surfaced, leading several businesses and a local restaurants to display signs stating that Israeli tourists are unwelcome. This reaction follows disturbances caused by certain Israeli travellers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351250-rising-anti-israel-sentiments-in-pai-following-tourist-misconduct/

 

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/

Anutin Highlights China's Praise for Thailand’s Scam Crackdown

 

Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul shuts down electricity supplies to five locations in Thailand-Myanmar border at the Provincial Electricity Authority headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. (Provincial Electricity Authority via AP)

 

China has praised Thailand for cutting electricity to disrupt scam centres in Myanmar, according to Thai Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. This support follows Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's recent official visit to China, where allied efforts to tackle crime were a focal point.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351270-anutin-highlights-chinas-praise-for-thailand’s-scam-crackdown/

Corruption Allegations Loom Over Phuket Airport Staff

 

Picture courtesy: AoT Phuket
 

Phuket International Airport's management is currently under scrutiny for corruption, though no official investigation has commenced. Concerns centre on four Airports of Thailand (AoT) management staff accused of mismanaging an 11.8 million baht (£256,000) contract for commemorative stickers, yet they remain employed as the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) continues to gather evidence.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351274-corruption-allegations-loom-over-phuket-airport-staff/

Fisherman Shocked After Netting Human Arm in Bangkok Pond

 

A local fisherman was left horrified after casting his net and pulling up a human arm entangled in a black jacket. The grim discovery was made in an abandoned pond in the Lat Krabang district of Bangkok, where skeletal remains had also been found last year.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351302-fisherman-shocked-after-netting-human-arm-in-bangkok-pond/

 

Window Cleaner Found Dead in Jomtien Sea After Drinking

 

 

A 43-year-old window cleaner was found dead in the sea off Jomtien Beach on the afternoon of 9 February, after his colleagues had been searching for him for hours.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351303-window-cleaner-found-dead-in-jomtien-sea-after-drinking/

 

Man Trapped Under Car After Collision Dies Despite Rescue Efforts

A man passed away at Vachira Phuket Hospital on 9 February, after being trapped under a car following a collision on the roads of Kathu district, Phuket.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351305-man-trapped-under-car-after-collision-dies-despite-rescue-efforts/

 

Drug-Fuelled Suspect Rams Police Checkpoint, Killing One Officer and Injuring Another

 

 

A high-speed police chase in Sungai Kolok turned deadly when a suspect, allegedly under the influence of methamphetamine, crashed through a checkpoint and deliberately rammed into two pursuing officers, killing one and seriously injuring the other. The suspect was later tracked down and arrested at a local hotel.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351306-drug-fuelled-suspect-rams-police-checkpoint-killing-one-officer-and-injuring-another/

 

13-Year-Old Boy Dies in Motorbike Crash After Making Merit

 

A 13-year-old boy lost his life after his motorcycle hit a road sign on his way home from making merit at a local temple.
 

Full stoty:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351307-13-year-old-boy-dies-in-motorbike-crash-after-making-merit/

 

Fisherman’s Misfortune as Pickup Truck Rolls into 10-Metre-Deep Reservoir

A fishing trip took an unfortunate turn for an angler when his pickup truck mysteriously rolled into a reservoir, sinking to a depth of 10 metres, despite his insistence that the handbrake was engaged.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351308-fisherman’s-misfortune-as-pickup-truck-rolls-into-10-metre-deep-reservoir/

 

Thailand Steps Up Enforcement on Illegal Foreign Teachers

 

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In a significant move to regulate foreign employment, Thailand's Department of Employment (DoE) has intensified its inspections of language schools across Bangkok. This action follows the arrest of eight South Korean language teachers for working without the necessary permits.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351309-thailand-steps-up-enforcement-on-illegal-foreign-teachers/

 

Woman Found Dead in Irrigation Canal in Chiang Rai
 

A routine trip to inspect a rice field took a grim turn when a local farmer spotted what appeared to be a human hand in an irrigation canal. Upon closer inspection, he was horrified to discover a body submerged in the water.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351310-woman-found-dead-in-irrigation-canal-in-chiang-rai/

 

Owner of Chemical Waste Factory Dies in Hospital After Transfer from Prison

 

Picture from responders of the fire from 2024.

 

Opas Boonchan, the 67-year-old director of Win Process Co. Ltd., the company behind the chemical waste facility that caught fire in Rayong province, has passed away due to a bloodstream infection. He had been transferred from Rayong Central Prison to Ban Khai Hospital for medical treatment.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351311-owner-of-chemical-waste-factory-dies-in-hospital-after-transfer-from-prison/

 

Two Injured in Ambush Shooting in Rubber Plantation, Narathiwat

 

 

Two men searching for forest products were ambushed and shot while riding a motorcycle through a rubber plantation in Rueso district, Narathiwat, on the night of 8th February.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351312-two-injured-in-ambush-shooting-in-rubber-plantation-narathiwat/

 

Pickup Truck Driver Killed in Collision with 18-Wheeler in Phatthalung

 

A 34-year-old man lost his life after the pickup truck he was driving crashed into the rear of a stationary 18-wheel lorry on the southbound Phetkasem Road in Mueang Phatthalung district on 9 February.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351313-pickup-truck-driver-killed-in-collision-with-18-wheeler-in-phatthalung/

 

Fisherman Found Dead in Water After Suspected Alcohol-Related Fall

 

A 42-year-old fisherman was found dead in an irrigation ditch in Huay Yai, Chonburi, on 9 February, after what is believed to have been a fall while intoxicated.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351314-fisherman-found-dead-in-water-after-suspected-alcohol-related-fall/

 

Kenyan Man Escapes Myanmar Call Scam Gang, Flees to Thailand

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

In a harrowing escape, a Kenyan man managed to flee a brutal call scam operation run by a Chinese-led gang in Myanmar, seeking refuge in Thailand's Phop Phra district. The 30-year-old, with visible wounds covering his body, arrived at a local shop on Sunday morning, desperately pleading for assistance from law enforcement.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351315-kenyan-man-escapes-myanmar-call-scam-gang-flees-to-thailand/

 

Man Shot Dead While Trying to Break Up Fight at Funeral in Phayao

 

A 49-year-old man was fatally shot while attempting to stop a fight between two men at a funeral in Phayao.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351316-man-shot-dead-while-trying-to-break-up-fight-at-funeral-in-phayao/

 

UPDATE
Myanmar National Arrested for Animal Cruelty After Throwing Dog Into the Sea

 

Immigration police have arrested a 19-year-old Myanmar national for animal cruelty after a video of him repeatedly throwing a dog into the sea surfaced on social media, sparking widespread public outrage in Thailand.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351223-cyber-police-to-take-legal-action-against-man-who-threw-dog-into-the-sea/#findComment-19575758

 

Thaksin Delays Yingluck's Homecoming: Return to Thailand Uncertain

 

File photo courtesy: Matichon

 

Thaksin Shinawatra, the de facto leader of the Pheu Thai party, has announced that the much-anticipated return of his sister, former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, to Thailand during the Songkran festival is currently uncertain.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351284-thaksin-delays-yinglucks-homecoming-return-to-thailand-uncertain/

Security Guard Killed After Domestic Dispute Turns Violent
 

An early morning altercation between a security guard and his estranged wife ended in tragedy when he was fatally stabbed during a heated argument in a car park in Lak Si district. The suspect, his 49-year-old wife, was arrested at the scene.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351317-security-guard-killed-after-domestic-dispute-turns-violent/

 

Tourist Bus Catches Fire in Sattahip, Passengers Escape in Panic
 

A group of foreign tourists had a narrow escape when their tour bus caught fire on a highway in Chonburi province. The driver managed to stop the vehicle in time, allowing all passengers to evacuate safely before the flames engulfed the engine.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351319-tourist-bus-catches-fire-in-sattahip-passengers-escape-in-panic/

 

Thaksin Breaks Ties with 'Big Police Officer' Following '14th Floor' Information Leak

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has dismissed the notion of maintaining close ties with a high-ranking police officer amidst current political tensions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351320-thaksin-breaks-ties-with-big-police-officer-following-14th-floor-information-leak/

 

Tramadol Sales Exposed in Suphan Buri Illegal Pharmacy Raid

 

Picture courtesy: Khaosod

 

SUPHAN BURI - A targeted raid on illicit pharmaceutical operations has unveiled the illegal sale of Tramadol, a controlled substance, being traded under the cloak of a legitimate cannabis business.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351324-tramadol-sales-exposed-in-suphan-buri-illegal-pharmacy-raid/

 

Bars in Thailand Set to Close This Week for Buddhist Holiday
 

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Makha Bucha Day, a key Buddhist celebration, takes place on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. This holiday occurs during the full moon of the third lunar month, commemorating the day when 1,250 of Buddha’s followers gathered spontaneously to hear his teachings on moral conduct and mental purification.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351300-bars-in-thailand-set-to-close-this-week-for-buddhist--holiday/

UPDATE
Man Arrested for Dumping Myanmar Migrant’s Body by the Roadside After Death in Smuggling Attempt

 

Authorities have arrested a man in Samut Sakhon for abandoning the body of a Myanmar migrant worker by the roadside after the victim reportedly collapsed and died inside a vehicle while being smuggled into Thailand.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351236-body-found-stuffed-in-fertiliser-sack-police-investigate-possible-link-to-triple-murder/#findComment-19576352

 

Tourist Defecates on Police Car, Public Urination Unfolds Outside Police Station

 

Picture courtesy: AMARIN TV

 

In yet another episode in Pattaya, tourists unable to hold it any longer have resorted to relieving themselves inappropriately, even as one was spotted defecating on the bonnet of a Deputy Superintendent's car.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351326-tourist-defecates-on-police-car-public-urination-unfolds-outside-police-station/

 

Bangkok Delays AI-Powered Speed Limit Cameras

 

Photo courtesy: Bangkok Metropolitan Administration

 

In a bid to curb road accidents and enhance safety, Bangkok recently rolled out revised speed limits across the city. However, the implementation is hitting a snag as the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) delays deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI) cameras crucial for enforcement.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351329-bangkok-delays-ai-powered-speed-limit-cameras/

 

Construction Worker Killed in Crane Incident in Bangkok

 

 

A construction worker has lost his life after a piece of crane equipment fell and struck him at a building site in Bangkok.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351332-construction-worker-killed-in-crane-incident-in-bangkok/

 

Man with Heart Condition Drowns After Trying to Retrieve Fishing Basket

 

A 30-year-old man tragically drowned in a Chonburi pond after swimming out to retrieve a tangled fishing basket, despite warnings from friends.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351333-man-with-heart-condition-drowns-after-trying-to-retrieve-fishing-basket/