THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 23 February 2025

[Georgealbert]

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/

[Georgealbert]

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/

 

[Georgealbert]

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/

 

[Georgealbert]

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/

[Georgealbert]

Drunken Russian Passenger Causes Chaos on Flight to Phuket

 

 

Passengers on a flight from Khabarovsk, Russia, to Phuket, teported to be this week, but no details of the exact date is available, were left stunned after a female traveller, heavily intoxicated mid-flight, created a scene by harassing fellow passengers before stripping off her lower half and lying in the aisle.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352572-drunken-russian-passenger-causes-chaos-on-flight-to-phuket/

 

[Georgealbert]

Loan Shark Gang Leader Arrested After Violent Debt Collection Incident in Chiang Mai

 

Police have arrested a notorious loan shark gang leader known as “Oat” following reports of violent debt collection tactics, including an attack on a noodle shop in Saraphi district, Chiang Mai. The incident has left local residents fearful and has sparked a crackdown on illegal money lending operations in the region.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352574-loan-shark-gang-leader-arrested-after-violent-debt-collection-incident-in-chiang-mai/

 

[Georgealbert]

Jealous 83-Year-Old Fatally Stabs Former Partner Over Bicycle Dispute in Ratchaburi

An 83-year-old man went on the run after allegedly stabbing his former partner to death in front of his home in Ban Pong district, Ratchaburi, following a long-standing dispute over a bicycle.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352576-jealous-83-year-old-fatally-stabs-former-partner-over-bicycle-dispute-in-ratchaburi/

 

[Georgealbert]

Two College Students Killed in Motorbike Collision with Songthaew in Nakhon Si Thammarat

A road crash claimed the lives of two college students in Nakhon Si Thammarat after their motorbike collided with a songthaew that was making an unsafe U-turn.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352577-two-college-students-killed-in-motorbike-collision-with-songthaew-in-nakhon-si-thammarat/

 

[Georgealbert]

Terrifying Moment as Wild Elephant Charges at Motorcyclist in Chanthaburi

 

A wild bull elephant with long tusks caused panic in Chanthaburi’s Kaeng Hang Maeo district when it charged at an unsuspecting motorcyclist, narrowly missing him before bolting off into the distance. The dramatic moment, captured on CCTV, left both residents and onlookers in shock.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352578-terrifying-moment-as-wild-elephant-charges-at-motorcyclist-in-chanthaburi/

[Georgealbert]

One Killed & Another Seriously Injured While Fleeing Police Checkpoint

 

 

A crash in Lampang has claimed the life of a young man and left another seriously injured after they attempted to flee a police checkpoint in the early hours of the morning of 22 February.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352579-teenager-killed-another-seriously-injured-while-fleeing-police-checkpoint/

 

[Georgealbert]

Car Turns into Temple, Fatally Runs Over Man

 

 

A incident occurred early morning on 22 February, when a car turning into a temple ran over a man who was sitting unnoticed on the ground, dragging him under the vehicle and causing his death.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352580-car-turns-into-temple-fatally-runs-over-man/

[Georgealbert]

Chanthaburi Destroys 245,000 Pieces of Illegal Vapes and Beer Worth 20 Million Baht

Chanthaburi Customs has destroyed a significant cache of illegal goods, including vape devices, foreign cigarettes and foreign beer, as part of its commitment to combat smuggling and protect public health. The destruction took place on 21 February at a public area in Ban Nong Laep, located in the Pathawi district of Chanthaburi. This event was attended by local officials and representatives from various agencies.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352582-chanthaburi-destroys-245000-pieces-of-illegal-vapes-and-beer-worth-20-million-baht/

 

[Georgealbert]

Woman Arrested for Selling Illegal Vapes & Cannabis Products for Over 4 Years

 

In a bust, police from the Drug Enforcement Division (D.E.D.) have arrested a woman involved in the illegal sale of cannabis products and vapes, reportedly earning profits of up to one million baht per month over the past four years.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352586-woman-arrested-for-selling-illegal-vapes-cannabis-products-for-over-4-years/

 

[Georgealbert]

Murder in Trang: 31-Year-Old Found Shot Dead

In a shocking incident, a 31-year-old man was found murdered beneath a rubber tree in Trang, with authorities suspecting he was shot four times with a 9mm firearm. The victim, identified as Tiwakorn Saeheng, had been dead for no more than 12 hours before his body was discovered.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352587-murder-in-trang-31-year-old-found-shot-dead/

 

[Georgealbert]

Elderly Man Perishes in House Fire in Nakhon Phanom

 

An 81-year-old man lost his life in ahouse fire in Nakhon Phanom during the early hours of the morning of 22 February. The blaze, which consumed the entire wooden home, also destroyed nearly 100,000 baht in savings and five sacks of rice. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the fire.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352588-elderly-man-perishes-in-house-fire-in-nakhon-phanom/

 

[Georgealbert]

Father & Two-Year-Old Daughter Shot by Neighbour in Suspected Revenge Attack

A father and his two-year-old daughter were shot and injured by their neighbour in what is suspected to be a revenge attack stemming from a decades-old feud. The incident occurred in Kamphaeng Saen District, Nakhon Pathom Province, on the evening of 21 February.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352591-father-two-year-old-daughter-shot-by-neighbour-in-suspected-revenge-attack/

 

[Georgealbert]

Man Celebrating Lottery Win Found Dead After Six-Day Drinking Spree
 

A 56-year-old man who had been celebrating a 6,000-baht lottery win by drinking beer for six days and nights was found dead in a pond, having apparently drowned. Authorities suspect intoxication and cramp as the likely causes.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352592-man-celebrating-lottery-win-found-dead-after-six-day-drinking-spree/

 

[Georgealbert]

Tanker Truck Overturns in Chaiyaphum, Killing Driver

 

 

A crash in the early hours of 22 February saw an oil tanker carrying 43,000 litres of diesel overturn on a curve, leaving the driver dead at the scene. Emergency crews rushed to prevent further hazards, including a potential fire or fuel spillage.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352593-tanker-truck-overturns-in-chaiyaphum-killing-driver/

 

[Georgealbert]

Husband Arrested for Murdering Wife: A History of Violence Uncovered

A man with a history of domestic violence has been arrested for the murder of his wife in Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima. The suspect, identified as Mr. Banchaa, 51, was apprehended in Khon Kaen after fleeing for several months.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352594-husband-arrested-for-murdering-wife-a-history-of-violence-uncovered/

 

[Georgealbert]

Lorry Collides with Pickup and Car in Pattaya, Driver Trapped in Wreckage

A road crash occurred opposite the Shell petrol station on Sukhumvit Road, North Pattaya, involving a small lorry, a pickup truck, and a car. The collision left one man severely injured and trapped inside his vehicle, requiring emergency rescue efforts
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352595-lorry-collides-with-pickup-and-car-in-pattaya-driver-trapped-in-wreckage/

 

[Georgealbert]

Online Gambling on Football and Muay Thai Expected to Be Legalised

 

Online football and Muay Thai gambling are expected to be legalised, according to Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352596-online-gambling-on-football-and-muay-thai-expected-to-be-legalised/

 

[Georgealbert]

Tourists Caught Engaging in Sex on Bang Lamung Beach

An incident of public indecency took place on the rocky shoreline of Krathing Lai Beach in

Bang Lamung District, Chonburi, in the early hours of the morning of 22 February. Tourists relaxing on the beach were left stunned as a foreign couple engaged in sexual activity in full view of onlookers.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352598-tourists-caught-engaging-in-sex-on-bang-lamung-beach/

 

[Georgealbert]

Durian Farmer Killed by Wild Elephant in Chumphon

A durian farmer was killed by a wild elephant in Naamsai Village, Moo 17, Rabror Subdistrict, Tha Sae District, Chumphon Province, early morning on 22 February. The victim, identified as 68-year-old Chuan Kanjananarong, was fatally attacked despite warnings from both his wife and local authorities to evacuate the area due to the presence of wild elephants
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352600-durian-farmer-killed-by-wild-elephant-in-chumphon/

 

[Georgealbert]

Container Overturns onto Car, Trapping Two in Wreckage

Emergency rescue teams were deployed on the  morning of 22 February, after a container truck overturned onto a car, trapping two occupants inside. The dramatic incident occurred in front of Phrom Khiri Vocational College in the Thon Hong subdistrict of Phrom Khiri district, Nakhon Si Thammarat.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352606-container-overturns-onto-car-trapping-two-in-wreckage/

 

[Georgealbert]

Pickup Truck Plunges into Canal, Driver Missing

 

Authorities in Nonthaburi are investigating a mysterious incident where a Toyota Vigo pickup truck was found partially submerged in a canal, with no sign of the driver or any passengers. The vehicle was discovered early morning on 22 February under a U-turn bridge on Chaiyaphruek Road in Pak Kret District, prompting concerns over the whereabouts of the driver.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352607-pickup-truck-plunges-into-canal-driver-missing/

 

[Georgealbert]

Foreign Couple’s Haircut Scam at Koh Phangan Salon

A couple believed to be Pakistani, avoided paying for a haircut at a Koh Phangan salon in what was uncovered as a scam, after CCTV footage exposed their deception.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352608-foreign-couple’s-haircut-scam-at-koh-phangan-salon/

 

[Georgealbert]

Bomb Attack at Convenience Store in Bannang Sata, Yala Leaves 11 Injured, One Dead

 

 

A bomb attack at a convenience store in Bannang Sata, Yala, has left 11 people injured and one civilian dead, just ahead of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s scheduled visit to Thailand’s three southernmost provinces.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352609-bomb-attack-at-convenience-store-in-bannang-sata-yala-leaves-11-injured-one-dead/

 

[Georgealbert]

Turkish Traveller Overwhelmed by Thai Kindness After Struggling to Hitchhike to Chiang Mai
 

 

Pictures courtesy of Matichon.

A Turkish traveller has vowed to share the generosity of the Thai people with the world after spending six hours attempting to hitchhike to Chiang Mai, only to be met with an outpouring of support from locals.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352610-turkish-traveller-overwhelmed-by-thai-kindness-after-struggling-to-hitchhike-to-chiang-mai/

 

[Georgealbert]

Youth Street Racing Incident Ends in Gun Violence, Leaving Three Seriously Injured

 

 

A violent shooting in the early hours of the  morning of 23 February, has left three young people seriously injured, including a 12-year-old girl, in what is believed to be a clash between rival street racing gangs.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352625-youth-street-racing-incident-ends-in-gun-violence-leaving-three-seriously-injured/

 

[Georgealbert]

Municipal Worker Killed as Pickup Crashes into Tree in Phatthalung

 

A municipal worker lost his life in the early hours of the morning of 23 February, after he lost control of his pickup truck and crashed into a tree in Phatthalung province. Emergency responders attempted to resuscitate him at the scene, but he later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352626-municipal-worker-killed-as-pickup-crashes-into-tree-in-phatthalung/