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Thailand Live Wednesday 5 March 2025

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Thailand Balances Booze Ban with Tourism on Buddhist Holy Days

 

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Thailand's Alcoholic Beverage Board has decided to maintain the ban on alcohol sales during five major Buddhist holy days, but with some exceptions to support tourism. The new rules are expected to start before Visakha Bucha Day on May 11.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353524-thailand-balances-booze-ban-with-tourism-on-buddhist-holy-days/

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    Man Arrested for Deliberately Setting Fire in National Park   A man has been arrested for illegally starting a forest fire in Sri Lanna National Park, Chiang Mai, in an apparent

  • Cultural Misstep: Indian Tourists Climb Buddha Statue for Mangoes - video   Photo courtesy of Naewna   A recent incident at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon in Ayutthaya, Thailand, has

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Foreign Scammer with EM Bracelet Targets Pattaya Women

 

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Women in Pattaya have been sounding the alarm about a foreign man wearing an electronic monitoring (EM) bracelet, who allegedly lures them into hotel rooms to rob and assault them. The Facebook page "Walking Around Pattaya" posted a video of the suspect and issued warnings to local women. The man, frequently dressed in black, reportedly prowls Pattaya Beach looking for prey.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353526-foreign-scammer-with-em-bracelet-targets-pattaya-women/

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Cultural Misstep: Indian Tourists Climb Buddha Statue for Mangoes - video

 

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A recent incident at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon in AyutthayaThailand, has caused an uproar among the Buddhist community. It involved Indian tourists climbing a Buddha statue to pick mangoes, raising concerns about respect and behavior on sacred grounds.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353527-cultural-misstep-indian-tourists-climb-buddha-statue-for-mangoes-video/

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Thai Town on Edge: Teen Gangs Causes Late Night Chaos

 

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Samut Prakan province has been gripped by fear as groups of teenagers engage in violent confrontations, disrupting the peace for three consecutive nights. Residents have been on edge due to late-night clashes involving knives, sticks, firearms, and explosives, prompting urgent calls for police intervention.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353532-thai-town-on-edge-teen-gangs-causes-late-night-chaos/

Decomposed Body Found Dumped in Forest Near Chonburi Road

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Thai police are investigating the discovery of a corpse covered with a fertiliser sack and plastic bags in a wooded area near a highway.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353569-decomposed-body-found-dumped-in-forest-near-chonburi-road/

 

Former Village Head Shot Dead by Friend in Sakhon Nakhon


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A former village headman in Sakhon Nakhon was shot dead by a close friend using a gun from the upper floor of a house. The suspect, who made no attempt to flee, waited for the police and stated he had been overcome with emotions before pulling the trigger
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353570-former-village-head-shot-dead-by-friend-in-sakhon-nakhon/

 

Fire Breaks Out at School, Funeral Gathering Helps Prevent Major Damage


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A fire broke out at a school in Buriram, on the evening of 3 March, but swift action from villagers attending a nearby funeral prevented widespread destruction.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353572-fire-breaks-out-at-school-funeral-gathering-helps-prevent-major-damage/

 

Body of Missing Fourth-Year University Student Found in Nan River

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The body of Suphakorn, known as “Man,” a fourth-year student at Naresuan University, has been found in the Nan River, eight kilometres from where he jumped from Naresuan Bridge in Phitsanulok on 1 March.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353573-body-of-missing-fourth-year-university-student-found-in-nan-river/

 

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Man Arrested for Deliberately Setting Fire in National Park


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A man has been arrested for illegally starting a forest fire in Sri Lanna National Park, Chiang Mai, in an apparent attempt to harass park officials and local villagers.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353575-man-arrested-for-deliberately-setting-fire-in-national-park/

 

Local Man Dies After Tree Falls on Him While Cutting Wood in Nan

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An incident unfolded on March 3, in the Chumchon community of Phu Kha District, Nan, when a 51-year-old man, identified as Khom was killed after a tree fell on him while he was cutting and collecting firewood.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353578-local-man-dies-after-tree-falls-on-him-while-cutting-wood-in-nan/

 

Authorities Intercept Pickup Truck Smuggling Illegal Migrants, Driver Flees Into Forest


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Authorities in Kanchanaburi intercepted a pickup truck carrying illegal Myanmar migrants in the early hours of 4 March, but the driver abandoned the vehicle and fled into the forest.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353581-authorities-intercept-pickup-truck-smuggling-illegal-migrants-driver-flees-into-forest/

 

Residents Upset as Money Lenders Block Roads with Pawned Vehicles

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Residents of Koohasawan Subdistrict in Pattalung City have raised urgent concerns regarding a money lender who allegedly obstructs local roads with pawned vehicles, creating significant disruption and safety hazards for residents over the past four years. 
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353582-residents-upset-as-money-lenders-block-roads-with-pawned-vehicles/

 

Late-Night Arson Attack on Family Home Sparks Fears

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In the early hours of March 3rd, a family in Nakhon Ratchasima, narrowly avoided tragedy when an arsonist set fire to a motorcycle parked outside their home. The fire quickly took hold, but the five members of the household managed to escape unharmed after hearing their dog bark. 


Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353583-late-night-arson-attack-on-family-home-sparks-fears/

 

Man Rescued After Suicide Attempt in Phetchabun Amid Financial Pressure


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A man in Phetchabun was rescued after threatening to take his own life on the morning of March 4. The incident occurred at the Dong Tan Bridge in Lom Sak District, where the man, under severe financial stress due to escalating debts from illegal money lenders, was found sitting on the edge of the bridge.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353584-man-rescued-after-suicide-attempt-in-phetchabun-amid-financial-pressure/

 

11-Year-Old Boy Accidentally Shoots Himself with Abandoned Speargun
 

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An 11-year-old boy from Nakhon Ratchasima is in critical condition after accidentally shooting himself with a speargun, like device, he found discarded by the roadside. The incident occurred on the morning of March 4, when the child, identified as Atit, was cycling to school in the village of Ban Non Peep, Nakhon Ratchasima.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353585-11-year-old-boy-accidentally-shoots-himself-with-abandoned-speargun/

 

Man Found Stabbed to Death in Tuk-Tuk with Methamphetamine Found at the Scene

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A man has been found murdered under mysterious circumstances inside a tuk-tuk in Phaya Thai, Bangkok, with methamphetamine pills discovered at the scene.


Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353586-man-found-stabbed-to-death-in-tuk-tuk-with-methamphetamine-found-at-the-scene/

 

Woman in Shock After Discovering Missing Boyfriend Dead by Railway

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A young Myanmar woman searching desperately for her missing boyfriend throughout the night was left in shock when she found his lifeless body near a railway track in Bang Lamung district.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353587-woman-in-shock-after-discovering-missing-boyfriend-dead-by-railway/

 

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Thailand Braces for Spring Storms: Weather Alert Issued

 

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The Thai Meteorological Department has issued its second warning regarding upcoming spring storms expected to impact northern Thailand from 6th to 8th March 2025. During this period, the lower northern regions, parts of the lower northeast, the central lower region including Bangkok, and the east will experience thunderstorms, strong winds, and hail in some areas. Lightning strikes may also occur.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353589-thailand-braces-for-spring-storms-weather-alert-issued/

 

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Prawit to Challenge PM Paetongtarn in Upcoming Censure Debate

 

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In an unexpected political twist, Palang Pracharath leader Prawit Wongsuwan is gearing up to challenge Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra in a high-stakes censure debate scheduled for later this month. This rare parliamentary appearance by Prawit marks a defining moment, signalling intensified scrutiny of the Prime Minister's leadership.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353562-prawit-to-challenge-pm-paetongtarn-in-upcoming-censure-debate/

 

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Phuket Urged to Develop New Strategy Amidst Growing Competition

 

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The Phuket Chamber of Commerce is calling on the private sector to devise a revamped economic strategy in response to mounting competition across Southeast Asia. Chamber President Kongsak Khoopongsakorn stressed the need for adaptation as the region’s economic landscape evolves swiftly.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353565-phuket-urged-to-develop-new-strategy-amidst-growing-competition/

 

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Thai Tourism Unfazed by Security Warnings, More Concerned with Scams

 

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Following the recent deportation of 40 Uyghurs from Thailand to China, several countries have issued security advisories to their citizens suggesting caution while in Thailand. However, the Thai tourism sector seems largely unfazed by these warnings, focusing instead on the rising concern of cyber-scams impacting traveler confidence.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353568-thai-tourism-unfazed-by-security-warnings-more-concerned-with-scams/

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 Thai Police Arrest Nigerian Duo Linked to Cocaine Smuggling

 

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Thai immigration police have arrested two Nigerian nationals in a Bangkok condominium for their alleged involvement in an international cocaine smuggling operation linked to a Thai woman recently detained in Japan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353574-thai-police-arrest-nigerian-duo-linked-to-cocaine-smuggling/ 

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Thailand Boosts Aviation with ฿3.8B Investment for Regional Lead

 

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Thailand is setting its sights on becoming a leading aviation hub in Southeast Asia with a strategic investment of 3.8 billion Thai baht in state-of-the-art aviation technology.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353571-thailand-boosts-aviation-with-฿38b-investment-for-regional-lead/

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Thailand Eyes ฿690bn Boost from Wellness Economy

 

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In a strategic move aimed at fortifying Thailand's economy, the country's wellness industry is projected to generate a substantial 690 billion baht this year. This ambitious target was announced by Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin, who elaborated on plans for a comprehensive collaboration between innovators and investors to elevate Thailand’s standing in the global health market.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353579-thailand-eyes-฿690bn-boost-from-wellness-economy/

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British Tourist Punched: Guard Apologises, Security Training Scheduled

 

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PATTAYA — A night out at the bustling Walking Street in Pattaya took a sharp turn for a British tourist as an altercation with a security guard ended in a punch knockout. The incident has sparked an apology from the guard and calls for intensified security training to preempt such occurrences, especially with the Songkran festivities on the horizon.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353594-british-tourist-punched-guard-apologises-security-training-scheduled/

 

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Illegal Poker Den Busted in Bangkok Warehouse, 52 Arrested, 50 Million in Chips Seized

 

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Police have raided an illegal poker den operating out of a converted warehouse in Bang Kapi, Bangkok, arresting 52 gamblers, including both Thai and foreign nationals. Authorities seized poker chips worth approximately 51 million baht along with cash in multiple currencies.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353613-illegal-poker-den-busted-in-bangkok-warehouse-52-arrested-50-million-in-chips-seized/

 

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