THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 16 February 2025

[Georgealbert]

Chinese Actor’s Kidnapping Sparks Major Crackdown—10 Gang Members to Be Sent Back!

 

Thai soldiers help foreign nationals brought back to Phop Phra district in Tak province after being freed from call centers in Myawaddy. File photo courtesy: Naewna

 

In a significant law enforcement operation, Thailand is set to extradite 10 Chinese nationals linked to the high-profile abduction of Chinese actor Wang Xing back to China.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1351848-thailand-to-extradite-chinese-suspects-in-actors-kidnapping-case/

[Georgealbert]

Parking Row Turns Violent as Gunman Shoots Delivery Worker in Pattaya
 

A minor parking dispute escalated into gun violence at Laem Bali Hai Pier in Pattays, Chonburi, when a delivery driver was shot in the face.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351863-parking-row-turns-violent-as-gunman-shoots-delivery-worker-in-pattaya/

[Georgealbert]

Thick PM2.5 Smog Causes Driver to Plunge into Deep Pond in Pathum Thani

 

A 51-year-old man had a narrow escaped after his pickup truck veered off a sharp bend and plunged into a deep pond in Pathum Thani. The incident, which occurred in thick PM2.5 smog, has raised concerns over road safety in the area.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351875-thick-pm25-smog-causes-driver-to-plunge-into-deep-pond-in-pathum-thani/

 

[Georgealbert]

UPDATE
Thai Man Confesses to Brutal Family Murder

In a shocking murder case which has rocked Thailand, a man coldly admitted to killing an entire family, only after sharing news reports about the crime on Facebook as if he were merely an onlooker.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351876-thai-man-confesses-to-brutal-family-murder/

 

[Georgealbert]

Drunk Driver Crashes into Barriers on Unopened M81 Motorway

A drunk driver crashed his car into concrete barriers after illegally entering the unopened M81 motorway (Bang Yai – Kanchanaburi) in Nonthaburi. The crash caused damage to both the vehicle and motorway infrastructure, with the driver sustaining injuries.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351878-drunk-driver-crashes-into-barriers-on-unopened-m81-motorway/

 

[Georgealbert]

Chemical Leak at Samut Sakhon Cold Storage Facility Leaves Eight Unconscious
 

A chemical leak at a cold storage facility in Samut Sakhon has left at least eight workers unconscious, while 24 others suffered symptoms such as dizziness and nausea. Emergency responders rushed to the scene and transported the affected workers to Samut Sakhon Hospital for treatment.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351879-chemical-leak-at-samut-sakhon-cold-storage-facility-leaves-eight-unconscious/

 

[Georgealbert]

Lorry Overturns into Canal in Chaiyaphum , Driver Trapped in Wreckage
 

An 18-wheel lorry carrying a full load of soil lost control and plunged into a canal near Chaiyaphum city, leaving the driver critically injured and trapped inside the wreckage. Rescue teams rushed to the scene and spent 40 minutes extracting the unconscious driver before transporting him to Chaiyaphum Hospital.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351881-lorry-overturns-into-canal-in-chaiyaphum-driver-trapped-in-wreckage/

 

[Georgealbert]

Customs in Ranong Approve Fuel for PTTEP Support Vessel Amid Tightened Border Controls
 

The Customs Department in Ranong has authorised the export of fuel to be used exclusively by a support vessel for PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP), in accordance with Thailand’s current border and energy policies. The fuel will be used to support offshore oil drilling platforms in Myanmar, as part of PTTEP’s ongoing natural gas production efforts.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351882-customs-in-ranong-approve-fuel-for-pttep-support-vessel-amid-tightened-border-controls/

 

[Georgealbert]

“Polite” Thief Steals Gold Necklace for Valentine’s Gift in Samut Prakan

 

Police in Samut Prakan are hunting for a gold thief who gave a polite wai before robbing a gold shop, claiming he needed the jewellery as a Valentine’s Day gift for his girlfriend. The incident took place at a gold shop on Nam Daeng – Bang Phli Road, Bang Kaeo subdistrict, Bang Phli district.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351883-“polite”-thief-steals-gold-necklace-for-valentine’s-gift-in-samut-prakan/

 

[Georgealbert]

Teen Motorbike Thief Flees into the Sea in Pattaya but Surrenders Due to Feeling Cold
 

A 17-year-old boy, identified only as “Jack”, was arrested by Pattaya police after being caught attempting to steal a motorbike in the Pratumnak Soi 4 area. The suspect, who had been on a spree stealing motorbikes from various locations, was apprehended with the help of a vigilant local resident.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351884-teen-motorbike-thief-flees-into-the-sea-in-pattaya-but-surrenders-due-to-feeling-cold/

 

[Georgealbert]

Ang Thong Police Catch Suspects After Double Murder Rampage

 

Police in Ang Thong launched a manhunt for Thanakorn Thipprathueang, known as “Pee,” and his accomplice, Nopadol Insiri, known as “Ped,” after they carried out a deadly shooting spree that left two victims dead.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351885-ang-thong-police-catch-suspects-after-double-murder-rampage/

 

[Georgealbert]

Passenger Falls to His Death at Lopburi Train Station

 

A man fell to his death at Lopburi Railway Station while attempting to disembark from a moving train, causing upset among fellow passengers.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351887-passenger-falls-to-his-death-at-lopburi-train-station/

 

[Georgealbert]

Motorcyclist Crushed to Death After Losing Control Between Two Trucks

 

A motorcyclist was killed when he lost control while trying to ride between two trucks travelling in opposite directions. The accident occurred on Route 22 in Maenam Khu, Pluak Daeng district, Bangkok.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351888-motorcyclist-crushed-to-death-after-losing-control-between-two-trucks/

 

[Georgealbert]

Young Boxer Falls While Climbing Phatthalung’s Khao Ok Thalu

 

A 19-year-old boxer fell while climbing the steep cliffs of Khao Ok Thalu, a well-known landmark in Phatthalung. Rescue teams faced significant challenges in bringing him to safety due to the mountain’s treacherous terrain.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351890-young-boxer-falls-while-climbing-phatthalung’s-khao-ok-thalu/

 

[Georgealbert]

Police Officers Praised for Assisting Drunk Man Found Asleep by the Roadside

Two police officers from Sattahip Police Station have been commended for their kindness, after assisting a heavily intoxicated man who had fallen asleep beside his parked motorcycle on the roadside.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351891-police-officers-praised-for-assisting-drunk-man-found-asleep-by-the-roadside/

 

[Georgealbert]

Man in Military-Like Attire Threatens Rescue Workers After Collision in Pattaya

 

A confrontation unfolded at a busy intersection at South Pattaya’s Sukhumvit Road, where a man wearing military-like attire driving a Toyota Vios, with no license plate, was involved in a collision, before threatening rescue workers with a knife.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351892-man-in-military-like-attire-threatens-rescue-workers-after-collision-in-pattaya/

 

[Georgealbert]

Police Raid Warehouse in Major Bust of Counterfeit Lotions and Creams

A significant raid by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has led to the seizure of a large quantity of counterfeit lotions and creams, marking a breakthrough in the fight against intellectual property crime. The operation, which took place in the early hours of 15 February, targeted a warehouse in Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, where officials uncovered a large stockpile of fake branded cosmetic products.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351894-police-raid-warehouse-in-major-bust-of-counterfeit-lotions-and-creams/

 

[Georgealbert]

Elephant Collides with Vehicle on Road in Loei

 

An dramatic incident unfolded early morning when a wild elephant collided with a vehicle on a road in the Phu Luang District of Loei province. The crash occurred around 01:25, on February 15, when an Isuzu D-Max pickup truck, driven by a local vendor, collided with the elephant as it crossed the road unexpectedly.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351895-elephant-collides-with-vehicle-on-road-in-loei/

 

[Georgealbert]

Boat Capsizes in Yala: Father Drowns While Crossing River

A boating incident occurred in the village of Ban Ja-la-kee, sub-district of Ba Jaew, Bannang Sata District, Yala, on the morning of February 15, resulting in the drowning of a 59-year-old man. The victim, identified as Mr. Abdulmana (also known as Wa-Ya Sae Pa-Joo-La), was one of three family members crossing a river to collect rubber sap.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351896-boat-capsizes-in-yala-father-drowns-while-crossing-river/

 

[Georgealbert]

Trench Collapse Buries Two Workers During Drainage Construction at Hospital

Two construction workers narrowly escaped with their lives, after being buried by a trench collapse while working on a drainage system at Nong Ki Hospital in Buriram province.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351911-trench-collapse-buries-two-workers-during-drainage-construction-at-hospital/

 

[Georgealbert]

Russian Woman and Myanmar Employee Arrested for Selling Illegal E-Cigarettes on Koh Phangan

Police in Koh Phangan have arrested a 27-year-old Russian woman and her 41-year-old Myanmar employee for illegally selling e-cigarettes and shisha products to tourists. A separate raid also led to the arrest of a 55-year-old Thai woman for a similar offence.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351912-russian-woman-and-myanmar-employee-arrested-for-selling-illegal-e-cigarettes-on-koh-phangan/

 

[Georgealbert]

LED Screen Collapse Injures Deputy Minister and MP in Yasothon

 

 

A large LED screen collapsed during an official event in Yasothon province, injuring Deputy Interior Minister Sabida Thaiset and seriously wounding an MP. The incident occurred due to strong winds while the minister was attending a cultural performance.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351913-led-screen-collapse-injures-deputy-minister-and-mp-in-yasothon/

 

[Georgealbert]

German Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with SUV in Pattaya
 

A German motorcyclist was killed instantly in a head-on collision with an SUV in Pattaya in the early hours of 16 February.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351925-german-motorcyclist-killed-in-collision-with-suv-in-pattaya/

 

[Georgealbert]

Wanted American Arrested in Phuket for Illegal Business Operations

 

A 67-year-old American man has been arrested in Phuket Old Town for allegedly violating Thailand’s Foreign Business Act.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351927-wanted-american-arrested-in-phuket-for-illegal-business-operations/

 

[Georgealbert]

UPDATE
“Polite” Gold Shop Robber Arrested in Samut Prakan

A man who stole gold from a shop in Samut Prakan, showing unusual courtesy during the crime, has been arrested.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1351883-“polite”-thief-steals-gold-necklace-for-valentine’s-gift-in-samut-prakan/#findComment-19591397

 

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