THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 22 February 2025

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Phuket Adventure Ends Badly for Bag-Snatching Aussies

 

Photo via Facebook/ เหยี่ยวข่าว ภูเก็ต Newshawk Phuket

 

In a swift turn of events, Phuket police have arrested an Australian couple suspected of snatching bags from tourists in the popular Rawai area. The incidents took place last Wednesday, 19th February, prompting swift action by local law enforcement.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352502-phuket-adventure-ends-badly-for-bag-snatching-aussies/

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Thai Woman Fined for Letting Tourist Drive Tuk-Tuk in Phuket

 

Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์

 

A Thai tuk tuk owner has been fined after a foreign tourist was spotted driving the vehicle in Phuket, sparking a heated online debate. This incident unfolded yesterday, as a series of photos emerged on social media, allegedly showing the tourist driving the tuk tuk illegally on a Phuket road.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352501-thai-woman-fined-for-letting-tourist-drive-tuk-tuk-in-phuket/

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Family Pleads for Help in Finding Daughter Missing in Oman

 

Photo via Facebook/ Lampang Variety - ลำปางวาไรตี้ ข่าว,รีวิว

 

A Thai woman named Athitiya "Mind" Wilachan has been missing for three months, and her family is growing increasingly worried for her safety. Mind's parents fear for her life after friends revealed that her Bangladeshi boyfriend in Oman abused her.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352492-family-pleads-for-help-in-finding-daughter-missing-in-oman/

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Phuket Tourist's Jump from Tuk Tuk: Accident or Dare? - video

 

Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Hotnews

 

In a puzzling incident yesterday, a foreign tourist leapt from a moving tuk tuk on a bustling road in Phuket's Patong area. Dashcam footage shared by Phuket Hotnews captured the dramatic moment, leaving onlookers and authorities alike questioning the reason behind this audacious act.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352512-phuket-tourists-jump-from-tuk-tuk-accident-or-dare-video/

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Gas Cylinder Truck Catches Fire at LPG Filling Plant, Over 100 Cylinders Involved

A dramatic fire broke out at an LPG filling plant in Nakhon Phanom, destroying over 100 gas cylinders and sending residents fleeing in panic. Firefighters battled for over an hour to contain the blaze, which erupted dangerously close to a gas station.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352529-gas-cylinder-truck-catches-fire-at-lpg-filling-plant-over-100-cylinders-involved/

 

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Man Stabs Himself Before Jumping from Seventh-Floor Condo in Samut Prakan

 

Picture courtesy of CH7.

A 40-year-old man lost his life after stabbing himself multiple times before leaping from the seventh floor of a condominium in Samut Prakan. His wife believes he had been haunted by visions of the guardian spirit of his old motorbike, which he had recently sold.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352530-man-stabs-himself-before-jumping-from-seventh-floor-condo-in-samut-prakan/

 

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Drunken Songthaew Driver Causes Fatal Crash in Samut Prakan

 

A crash in Samut Prakan has resulted in the death of a female motorcycle passenger and serious injuries to her husband after a  songthaew driver, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, collided with their motorcycle. The incident occurred on the morning of 21 February, near Paolo Hospital in Phra Samut Chedi district.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352532-drunken-songthaew driver-causes-fatal-crash-in-samut-prakan/

 

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Fire Claims Life of 59-Year-Old Driver at Home in Chiang Mai

An incident occurred in the early hours of February 21, when a fire in a rental room claimed the life of a 59-year-old man in Doi Saket District, Chiang Mai. Emergency services were alerted to the fire at approximately 00:10 and quickly dispatched firefighters to contain the blaze, which was threatening adjacent units.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352533-fire-claims-life-of-59-year-old-driver-at-home-in-chiang-mai/

 

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Chemical Truck Overturns in Bangkok, Releasing Toxic Orange Vapours
 

 

A truck carrying nitric acid overturned near the Bang Bua Thong interchange, emitting hazardous vapours and prompting an emergency response.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352534-chemical-truck-overturns-in-bangkok-releasing-toxic-orange-vapours/

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Man Drowns After Asthma Attack While Fishing in Samut Songkhram

 

A 54-year-old man drowned in a coconut orchard canal in Samut Songkhram after suffering an asthma attack while fishing. The incident occurred in the Tha Kha subdistrict of Amphawa.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352536-man-drowns-after-asthma-attack-while-fishing-in-samut-songkhram/

 

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Dramatic Rescue as Car Crashes into Tree and Catches Fire in Kalasin

A crash  occurred in Kalasin province when a 21-year-old woman lost control of her car and crashed into a tree, resulting in the vehicle engulfed in flames. The incident took place at approximately 11:30 on 21st February near a PTT petrol station on the Kalasin–Somdet road in the Phon Thong area.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352537-dramatic-rescue-as-car-crashes-into-tree-and-catches-fire-in-kalasin/

 

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Wild Elephant Electrocuted: Authorities Launch Investigation

 

 

Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has launched an urgent investigation following the electrocution of a wild elephant in Chachoengsao province. A post-mortem examination confirmed burn marks and signs of sudden cardiac arrest, prompting authorities to track down those responsible.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352432-mystery-as-wild-elephant-found-dead-on-rural-road-in-chachoengsao/#findComment-19607045

 

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Two Police Officers Injured in Phuket Motorcycle Crash After Duty

Two police officers from Kamala Police Station were injured in a motorcycle crash while returning to their accommodation after completing an assignment. Emergency services rushed to the scene and transported them to Thalang Hospital for treatment.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352538-two-police-officers-injured-in-phuket-motorcycle-crash-after-duty/

 

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Shocking Murder: Curry Shop Owner Shot Dead While Opening Shop
 

A 69-year-old curry shop owner was shot dead while unloading food to open his shop in Ratchaburi province early morning on 21 February. His devastated daughter, who witnessed the horrifying incident, was in shock.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352539-shocking-murder-curry-shop-owner-shot-dead-while-opening-shop/

 

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Collision Involving Minibus in Suphanburi Leaves Multiple Injured

A minibus transporting passengers from Suphanburi to Bangkok was involved in a crash early morning on 21 February, resulting in multiple injuries. The incident occurred at approximately 05:45 on Highway 340 in Moo 2, Takhak, Bangpla Ma District, Suphanburi.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352540-collision-involving-minibus-in-suphanburi-leaves-multiple-injured/

 

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Phayao: Woman Drowns While Collecting Flowers

In an incident in Phayao province, a 56-year-old woman drowned while gathering flowers near her home. The incident occurred on the evening of 20th February at a pond in the village of Thung Pong, Tambon Maena Ruea
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352542-phayao-woman-drowns-while-collecting-flowers/

 

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Man Burnt to Death as Car Crashes into Utility Pole and Bursts into Flames in Lopburi

A 23-year-old man lost his life when he lost control of his car, crashed into a concrete utility pole, flew off the road into a field and burst into flames in Lopburi’s Phatthana Nikhom district.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352543-man-burnt-to-death-as-car-crashes-into-utility-pole-and-bursts-into-flames-in-lopburi/

 

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Police Raid Fake Coffee and MSG Network

 

Authorities have dismantled a major counterfeit food production network, seizing fake coffee and monosodium glutamate (MSG) during coordinated raids across multiple locations. Nine suspects, including eight Cambodian nationals and one Thai citizen, have been arrested in connection with the operation.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352544-police-raid-fake-coffee-and-msg-network/

 

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Thai Immigration Confirms Biometric Records for Deported Call Centre Scammers

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

Thai immigration authorities have assured that foreign nationals linked to call centre scams, particularly those repatriated from Myanmar, are meticulously recorded in the biometric system before deportation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352545-thai-immigration-confirms-biometric-records-for-deported-call-centre-scammers/

 

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Visa Agencies in Thailand: Balancing Immigration Assistance with Challenges

 

File photo courtesy: Wikipedia

 

ANALYSIS

Visa agencies throughout Southeast Asia, including Thailand, have long played a crucial role in easing the complex immigration processes for foreigners. However, changing regulations and technology are presenting new challenges to their operations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352527-visa-agencies-in-thailand-balancing-immigration-assistance-with-challenges/

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Pai Locals Raise Concerns Over Chabad House Amid Security Warnings

 

Picture courtesy: AMARIN TV

 

In Pai, a district in northern Thailand's Mae Hong Son province, the establishment of a Chabad House has sparked questions among locals, despite receiving formal authorization from the Interior Ministry. Former government official Nantiwat Samart has also expressed concerns over potential security threats, warning of terrorism risks linked to such centres.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352528-pai-locals-raise-concerns-over-chabad-house-amid-security-warnings/

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Immigration Biometric System Fails to Record Data for 17 Million Travelers

 

File photo for reference only. Courtesy: Biometric

 

Thailand's Immigration Bureau has admitted to lapses in its biometric system, affecting the tracking of about 17 million travellers last year. According to opposition MP Rangsiman Rome, the system's capacity was maxed out, halting biometric data collection and posing security risks by potentially allowing criminals to re-enter undetected.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352531-immigration-biometric-system-fails-to-record-data-for-17-million-travelers/

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Road Rage Incident in Samut Prakan Leaves One Seriously Injured

A violent road rage incident on Srinagarindra Road, Samut Prakan, resulted in a man being stabbed and left in critical condition following an altercation between two drivers. The incident, which occurred at approximately 20:30 on 21 February, is believed to have been triggered by aggressive driving and an exchange of obscene gestures.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352546-road-rage-incident-in-samut-prakan-leaves-one-seriously-injured/

 

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Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) to Monitor Foreigners in Thailand

 

Picture courtesy: The Nation

 

The Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) has heightened its surveillance of areas with significant foreign populations across Thailand. This comes as a preventive measure following recent tensions involving Israeli tourists in Pai, Mae Hong Son province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352541-internal-security-operations-command-isoc-to-monitor-foreigners in-thailand/

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Thailand's Summer Starts Next Week, Intense Heat Expected

 

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As next week marks the onset of summer in Thailand, meteorologists forecast a particularly scorching season, particularly in the north and northeast of the country. The Thai Meteorological Department has announced that the summer period will officially kick off from 28th February and run through to mid-May.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352552-thailands-summer-starts-next-week-intense-heat-expected/

 

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Phuket Police Bust Illegal Gambling Ring, 13 Chinese Tourists Caught

 

Picture courtesy of Phuket Provincial Police
 

As Phuket prepares to bask in the summer sun, a recent police operation has brought a different spotlight to the island. On 20th February, Phuket Provincial Police arrested 13 Chinese tourists involved in an illegal gambling operation in the heart of Phuket Town. Supported by local Thai collaborators, the gambling haven was uncovered amid growing concerns about illicit activities catering to foreign visitors.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352555-phuket-police-bust-illegal-gambling-ring-13-chinese-tourists-caught/

 

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Shocking Incident in Jomtien: Man Chases Tourist, with Large Knife

 

A shocking incident in Jomtien has sparked widespread discussion on social media after a video emerged showing a man chasing a foreign tourist, with a large knife in broad daylight. The event occurred near the Cabana Hotel on Jomtien Second Road and was captured on a vehicle’s dashboard camera.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352567-shocking-incident-in-jomtien-man-chases-tourist-with-large-knife/

 

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Police Crack Down on Illegal Hotels Aiding Scammers: Fines Total 5.5 Million Baht

 

The Eastern Regional Police, led by Police General Yingyot Thepjumnong, have intensified efforts against illegal hotels supporting criminal activities, specifically those linked to money laundering and call centre scams. In a significant ruling, a court has imposed a hefty fine of 5.5 million baht on a hotel owner for providing accommodation to individuals involved in these illicit operations.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352581-police-crack-down-on-illegal-hotels-aiding-scammers-fines-total-55-million-baht/