THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 27 February 2025

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Thai Stocks Surge as Bank of Thailand Cuts Interest Rate to 2%

 

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In a move to energize Thailand's economy, the Bank of Thailand lowered its key interest rate by 0.25% on Wednesday, responding to government pleas for economic relief and a weaker baht to enhance exports. The Monetary Policy Committee voted 6-1 in favor of reducing the one-day repurchase rate to 2.00%, citing increased economic risks.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352966-thai-stocks-surge-as-bank-of-thailand-cuts-interest-rate-to-2/

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Fed-Up Bangkok Locals Demand Action on Rowdy Foreign Renters

 

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Residents of a Bangkok condo are fed up with noisy tourists disrupting their once tranquil home. Foreign renters have made loud parties, the smell of cannabis, and pool rule-breaking common, sparking frustration among long-term residents.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352953-fed-up-bangkok-locals-demand-action-on-rowdy-foreign-renters/

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Thailand Dismisses Claims of 94% Drop in Chinese Tourists

 

Picture courtesy of Hanny Naibaho, Unsplash

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is dismissing rumors that Chinese tourist numbers have plummeted by 94%. TAT Governor, Thapanee Kiatphaibool, assures that Thailand still ranks as the top destination for Chinese travelers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352958-thailand-dismisses-claims-of-94-drop-in-chinese-tourists/

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Mystery Key Boxes Expose Bangkok's Illegal Rentals

 

Photo: Thai PBS World

 

This week, curious images of mysterious key boxes scattered across downtown Bangkok captured the attention of online communities in Thailand. The viral photos featured inconspicuous wooden boxes, measuring 60cm x 60cm, strategically placed at locations like Sukhumvit Soi 42, sparking widespread speculation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352955-mystery-key-boxes-expose-bangkoks-illegal-rentals/

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Fire Destroys 40 Shops at Thailand-Cambodia Border Market

A major fire broke out at the Rong Kluea Market, a bustling border trade hub between Thailand and Cambodia, in the early hours of February 26, destroying at least 40 shop units. The blaze sent traders scrambling to save their goods as emergency services worked to bring the flames under control.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352992-fire-destroys-40-shops-at-thailand-cambodia-border-market/

 

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Fatal Three-Vehicle Collision Outside Thung Wa Police Station

A serious road crash involving three vehicles occurred outside Thung Wa Police Station in Satun on the morning of 26 February, resulting in one fatality and two injuries.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352993-fatal-three-vehicle-collision-outside-thung-wa-police-station/

 

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Man Stabs Wife 11 Times in Brutal Murder

 

A 60-year-old man has been arrested after stabbing his estranged wife 11 times, fatally wounding her in their home in Prachuap Khiri Khan. Their devastated son has spoken out, revealing that his father was deeply addicted to gambling.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352994-man-stabs-wife-11-times-in-brutal-murder/

 

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27-Year-Old Arrested After Stealing Motorcycle and Crashing into Cement Mixer

 

A 27-year-old man has been apprehended following a series of reckless actions that included stealing a motorcycle while under the influence of drugs and alcohol, resulting in a crash with a cement mixer.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352996-27-year-old-arrested-after-stealing-motorcycle-and-crashing-into-cement-mixer/

 

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Warehouse Blaze Causes Damage Estimated at 10 Million Baht

A fire at a leather goods and audio equipment warehouse in Pathum Thani has resulted in significant damage, estimated to be no less than 10 million baht.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352997-warehouse-blaze-causes-damage-estimated-at-10-million-baht/

 

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Schoolgirl Injured in Motorcycle Collision with Doctor’s Car

 

A female student riding her motorcycle to school was injured after colliding with a car driven by a doctor in Phimai, Nakhon Ratchasima. The student became trapped under the vehicle, and the police are investigating the incident to determine fault.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352998-schoolgirl-injured-in-motorcycle-collision-with-doctor’s-car/

 

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Police in Nakhon Si Thammarat Crush Illegal Exhaust Pipes & Seize Large Cache of Weapons

Police in Nakhon Si Thammarat have destroyed 776 illegal motorcycle exhaust pipes as part of a month-long crackdown on illegal street racing. Officers also seized a significant number of illegal firearms and arrested 557 drug-related offenders, marking a major success in crime suppression efforts.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352999-police-in-nakhon-si-thammarat-crush-illegal-exhaust-pipes-seize-large-cache-of-weapons/

 

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Elephant Rescued from Snare in Sa Kaeo Province

 

A young wild elephant caught in a wire snare has been successfully rescued and treated by a team of veterinarians and wildlife officials in Sa Kaeo province. The youngster, found limping alongside its mother, had a swollen and injured front right ankle due to the tightly wound snare.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353000-elephant-rescued-from-snare-in-sa-kaeo-province/

 

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Four-Year-Old Girl Jumps into Tapi River and Disappears
 

 

A four-year-old girl is missing after jumping into the Tapi River in Surat Thani while her parents were momentarily distracted. Rescue teams searched all day for the child, but she has yet to be found.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353001-four-year-old-girl-jumps-into-tapi-river-and-disappears/

 

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Backlash as Foreigners Give Monks a High-Speed Lift in Pattaya

 

A video circulating on social media showing two foreign tourists giving a lift to Buddhist monks on a motorcycle has sparked widespread criticism. Concerns have been raised over the appropriateness of the act, with some fearing it could bring disrepute to the religion.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353002-backlash-as-foreigners-give-monks-a-high-speed-lift-in-pattaya/

 

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Maid Seeks Help After Enduring Brutal Abuse from Employer

 

Picture: Facebook page "Kan Jompalang Helps Fight"

 

A young maid fled her employer's home in Nonthaburi seeking assistance after enduring severe physical abuse, which included being struck 98 times and having hot soup thrown on her face, as highlighted by a viral Facebook post on 26 February.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353003-maid-seeks-help-after-enduring-brutal-abuse-from-employer/

 

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Royal Thai Navy Officer Killed in Motorcycle Crash

A Royal Thai Navy officer lost his life in a road crash early morning on 26 February, when his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck at high speed in Najomtien, Sattahip.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353004-royal-thai-navy-officer-killed-in-motorcycle-crash/

 

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Trench Collapse Kills Two Workers in Nakhon Ratchasima
 

 

Two workers lost their lives, and another narrowly escaped, after a trench collapsed during drainage pipe installation work in Pak Thong Chai, Nakhon Ratchasima.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353005-trench-collapse-kills-two-workers-in-nakhon-ratchasima/

 

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Former Lottery Winner Shoots Wife in the Chest Before Fleeing

 

A man who once won 12 million baht in the lottery is on the run after allegedly shooting his wife in the chest with a .38-calibre handgun before driving her to the hospital and fleeing the scene.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353006-former-lottery-winner-shoots-wife-in-the-chest-before-fleeing/

 

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Head-on Collision Claims Two Lives, Including One-Year-Old Girl

 

 

A road crash in Nakhon Pathom’s Sam Phran district has claimed the lives of a one-year-old girl and a male driver, while three others were left seriously injured.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353007-head-on-collision-claims-two-lives-including-one-year-old-girl/

 

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Chinese Couple Arrested in Phuket for 4-Year Visa Overstay

 

Picture courtesy: MGR online

 

In a crackdown on illegal foreign residents in Thailand, police have arrested a Chinese couple living in a luxurious villa in Phuket for visa-related offences. The husband overstayed his visa by nearly four years, while his wife illegally entered the country despite being previously barred.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352989-chinese-couple-arrested-in-phuket-for-4-year-visa-overstay/

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Brazen Thief Cutting Railway Cables, Causing Millions in Damage

Authorities in Chachoengsao are hunting a notorious thief who has been repeatedly cutting railway signal cables, causing millions of baht in damages and disrupting train operations. The suspect, who has evaded capture multiple times, has been living in makeshift shelters under railway structures, bridges and along secluded areas of the tracks.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353008-brazen-thief-cutting-railway-cables-causing-millions-in-damage/

 

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UPDATE
Firefighters Deny Involvement as ฿10 Million Goes Missing After House Fire

 

Firefighters in Nonthaburi have been summoned for questioning after a house fire at a Royal Irrigation Department employee’s residence led to allegations of missing cash amounting to ฿10 million. The owner, Ms. Nittaya, claimed the money was destroyed in the blaze. However, police later discovered ฿6.5 million hidden in her car, raising further suspicions about the source of the funds.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352777-suspicious-fire-woman-claims-10-million-in-cash-burned-police-discover-65-million-in-car/#findComment-19620106

 

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Anutin Collaborates with Israeli Envoy Over Pai Tourist Concerns

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Newsroom

 

In a bid to resolve growing tensions and misunderstandings in Pai, Mae Hong Son, Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul joined forces with Israeli Ambassador Orna Sagiv on Wednesday. Their joint mission was to address concerns that Israeli settlers were causing disruptions in this scenic northern Thai district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352991-anutin-collaborates-with-israeli-envoy-over-pai-tourist-concerns/

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Thailand Ramps Up Vaping Crackdown Amid Rising Concerns

 

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In a decisive move to clamp down on the illegal trade of vapes, Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has announced a nationwide crackdown targeting illegal vape imports and sales. The initiative, starting immediately, places a strong focus on areas surrounding schools and universities to protect young people from the vaping epidemic.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353011-thailand-ramps-up-vaping-crackdown-amid-rising-concerns/

 

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 Swedish Tourist Found Dead in Pai Forest, Likely Alcohol-Related Fall

 

Picture courtesy: MGR online

 

In a startling discovery, local residents in Pai, Mae Hong Son, stumbled upon the body of a Swedish tourist missing since 21 February.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352995-swedish-tourist-found-dead-in-pai-forest-likely-alcohol-related-fall/ 

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Thaksin's Peace Promise for South Sparks Doubts and Debate

 

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Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's recent pledge to end the longstanding southern unrest by next year has ignited a flurry of concern and scepticism among political analysts and citizens alike. This commitment, made during a notable visit to Thailand’s deep South, marks a significant development as the region grapples with ongoing violence.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353013-thaksins-peace-promise-for-south-sparks-doubts-and-debate/

 

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Thailand Warns of New 'Super Meth' Pill Entering Market

 

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In a stern alert, the Thai government has warned citizens of a new, potent form of methamphetamine, ominously dubbed "Frung Fring" pills, identified as a looming drug crisis. Authorities recently intercepted a staggering 106,000 of these pills at the border before they could be smuggled into the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353017-thailand-warns-of-new-super-meth-pill-entering-market/

 

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Sergeant Major Arrested for Threatening Police with Machete After Parking Dispute

 

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A Sergeant Major in Bangkok found himself facing multiple charges after a heated confrontation with police over a wheel clamp. The incident occurred on 26th February at a street in the Phayathai district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353025-sergeant-major-arrested-for-threatening-police-with-machete-after-parking-dispute/

 

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Foreign Victims of Myanmar Scam Centres Listed, Thailand Assists with Repatriation

 

Picture courtesy: Thai PBS

 

In a humanitarian operation with international implications, the Karen Border Guard Force (BGF) in Myanmar has compiled a comprehensive list of 7,141 foreign nationals rescued from notorious scam call centres in the Shwe Kokko and KK Park regions of Myawaddy township.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353029-foreign-victims-of-myanmar-scam-centres-listed-thailand-assists-with-repatriation/

 

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Drunk Naval Officer Crashes Car: Armed Military Attempt to Retrieve Him, Police Stand Firm

 

A suspected drunken naval officer crashed his car into another vehicle late night on 26 February, prompting a dramatic standoff between armed military personnel and local police, who refused to release him.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353031-drunk-naval-officer-crashes-car-armed-military-attempt-to-retrieve-him-police-stand-firm/