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British Man Arrested in Thailand After 25-Year Visa Overstay

 

Photo courtesy of The Pattaya News

 

In a major crackdown, Chiang Mai Immigration recently arrested a British man who astonishingly overstayed his visa by 9,135 days—more than 25 years. This case marks one of the longest recorded visa overstays in Thailand's history.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352834-british-man-arrested-in-thailand-after-25-year-visa-overstay/

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Public Concerns as Naked Foreigner Walks into Phuket Convenience Store

Phuket residents have voiced concerns over foreigners’ behaviour after a video surfaced of an unidentified man walking completely naked to a convenience store in Soi Ta-Iad, Wichit, Mueang Phuket District.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352820-public-concerns-as-naked-foreigner-walks-into-phuket-convenience-store/

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Pai's Big Bust: 7 Tourists Nabbed for Public Cannabis Use

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

In a decisive move to curb disruptive behavior, Pai Police have arrested seven foreign tourists for causing a public nuisance, including smoking cannabis in public. These arrests were made on February 24 as part of a campaign to maintain order in the popular tourist destination.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352845-pais-big-bust-7-tourists-nabbed-for-public-cannabis-use/

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Violent Night Out: Security Guard Assaults Tourists on Bangla Road

 

Photo courtesy of Patong Police via The Phuket News

 

In the early hours today, February 25, a night out on Bangla Road turned ugly when two tourists were violently attacked by a security guard. The incident has prompted Patong Police to launch a hunt for the assailant.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352848-violent-night-out-security-guard-assaults-tourists-on-bangla-road/

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Musician Dies in Crash After Following GPS Shortcut

 

A crash claimed the life of a 33-year-old musician in the early hours of 25 February, after his car collided with an 18-wheeler trailer in Nakhon Si Thammarat province. The victim, identified as Mr Tosawat was returning home from a performance when he reportedly followed a GPS-recommended shortcut, leading to the fatal crash.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352877-musician-dies-in-crash-after-following-gps-shortcut/

 

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Chanthaburi Police Officer Suspended Over Forest Encroachment Allegations

Picture courtesy of Khoasod.

 

A police lieutenant in Chanthaburi has been suspended from duty following allegations that he and his wife were involved in illegal deforestation and land encroachment at Khao Bo Thong, Makham district. The officer, identified as Police Lieutenant Khammee, is now under investigation for serious disciplinary misconduct.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352878-chanthaburi-police-officer-suspended-over-forest-encroachment-allegations/

 

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Missing Former Teacher Found Dead in Car at Hospital Car Park

 

A 45-year-old former teacher who had been missing for nearly a month was found dead in her car at a hospital car park in Nong Suea district, Pathum Thani, raising suspicions among her family regarding the circumstances of her death.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352879-missing-former-teacher-found-dead-in-car-at-hospital-car-park/

 

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Employee Arrested After Stealing Employer’s Safe to Fund Gambling and a Foreign Trip

 

In a striking case of betrayal, police in Nakhon Ratchasima have apprehended a 31-year-old employee for allegedly stealing a safe from his employer’s home and using the proceeds for online gambling and a trip across the border.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352880-employee-arrested-after-stealing-employer’s-safe-to-fund-gambling-and-a-foreign-trip/

 

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Eight Injured as Pickup Truck Overturns on Slippery Road in Surat Thani

 

Eight migrant workers were injured, three of them seriously, after a pickup truck skidded off the road and overturned in Surat Thani’s Phanom District on the night of 24 February. The crash occurred at a sharp bend in Phang Kan Curve, Moo 1, Phang Kan Subdistrict, during heavy rain, which is believed to have made the road slippery
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352881-eight-injured-as-pickup-truck-overturns-on-slippery-road-in-surat-thani/

 

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Wanted Burglar Caught After Chase Through School

 

A 45-year-old man with multiple arrest warrants was apprehended in the early hours of 25 February, after attempting to break into a shop in Bangkok. In a desperate bid to escape police, he fled into a nearby school, only to trip and injure himself, leading to his capture.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352883-wanted-burglar-caught-after-chase-through-school/

 

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Teenager Stabs Classmate in Disturbing Incident at Bangkok Temple

In a shocking incident that has raised concerns about youth violence, a 16-year-old school student was arrested for allegedly stabbing a younger classmate, aged 14, at Wat Thatthong, a prominent temple in Bangkok.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352885-teenager-stabs-classmate-in-disturbing-incident-at-bangkok-temple/

 

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Police Launch Major Crackdown on Nominee Businesses in Region 8

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Police in Region 8 have launched a large-scale operation targeting illegal nominee businesses, with raids conducted at 29 locations across seven provinces. Koh Samui was a focus of one part of the operation, with seven key targets subjected to searches.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352887-police-launch-major-crackdown-on-nominee-businesses-in-region-8/

 

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Brawl at Krabi Bus Terminal: Former Boxer Injured in Fight with Security Guards

A violent brawl erupted at the Krabi Bus Terminal, leaving a former professional boxer with a broken nose after a confrontation with security guards and motorcycle taxi drivers. The altercation, which took place at 10:00 on 25 February, prompted police from Mueang Krabi Police Station and emergency responders to rush to the scene.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352888-brawl-at-krabi-bus-terminal-former-boxer-injured-in-fight-with-security-guards-taxis/

 

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Seventeen-Year-Old Stabs Uncle to Death in Uthai Thani

 

In a shocking incident on 25 February, in Uthai Thani, a 17-year-old boy, referred to only as “A” has been arrested after allegedly stabbing his 49-year-old uncle, Mr. Banjong, to death. The attack, which occurred at a home in the Namuap sub-district of Lansak district, has left the local community in shock.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352889-seventeen-year-old-stabs-uncle-to-death-in-uthai-thani/

 

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Man Dies After Pickup Truck Overturns in Chumphon Flooded Ditch

A 41-year-old man was killed when he lost control of his pickup truck and overturned into a roadside ditch during heavy rain in Lang Suan district, Chumphon province, late on 24 February.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352890-man-dies-after-pickup-truck-overturns-in-chumphon-flooded-ditch/

 

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Man 55, Injured After Being Swarmed by Hornets in Ang Thong

 

A 55-year-old man narrowly escaped possible death after being viciously attacked by a swarm of hornets while fishing near a roadside canal in Ang Thong province. The victim, later identified as Mr. Sarayut, suffered severe reaction effects and was left unconscious before being rescued and rushed to hospital.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352891-man-55-injured-after-being-swarmed-by-hornets-in-ang-thong/

 

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Gunman Opens Fire at Funeral in Chanthaburi, Injuring One

 

A funeral pray evening, in Chanthaburi province descended into chaos when a drunk man stormed the ceremony and opened fire, sending mourners fleeing in terror. A brave bystander who tried to intervene was struck by a stray bullet before guests overpowered the gunman and handed him over to the police.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352893-gunman-opens-fire-at-funeral-in-chanthaburi-injuring-one/