THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 8 March 2025

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Foreigner Caught on CCTV in Phuket Laundrette Theft

 

Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์
 

In the bustling neighbourhood of Kathu, Phuket, a laundrette became the unlikely locus of a crime that’s captured local attention this week. A man, suspected to be a foreign national, was caught on CCTV pilfering clothes from a 24-hour laundry facility Monday night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353849-foreigner-caught-on-cctv-in-phuket-laundrette-theft/

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Israeli Tourists and Transgender Group Clash on Phuket's Bangla Road - video

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Phuket's bustling Bangla Road witnessed a skirmish involving two Israeli tourists and a group of transgender women, resulting in injuries on both sides. The altercation, captured on video and shared widely, erupted on March 5 in the nightlife hotspot.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353897-israeli-tourists-and-transgender-group-clash-on-phukets-bangla-road-video/

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Turkish Man Arrested in Phuket for Illegal Cannabis Sales

 

Photo via Facebook/ ตะลอนข่าวภูเก็ต

 

Phuket authorities detained a 33-year-old Turkish man for illicit cannabis sales in Patong. The arrest, made by Patong police on March 6 outside the Weed Kebab store on Bangla Road, revealed the man distributing cannabis without the necessary permits.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353895-turkish-man-arrested-in-phuket-for-illegal-cannabis-sales/

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Thai Airways Ban Power Bank Charging on Flights from March 1

 

Photo courtesy of EasyACC

 

In response to a recent fire incident aboard a Korean Air flight, airlines worldwide, including Thai Airways, are prohibiting the usage and charging of power banks during flights starting March 1. This decision follows an explosion linked to a faulty power bank that sparked significant safety concerns.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353892-thai-airways-ban-power-bank-charging-on-flights-from-march-1/

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One Dead, Six Injured as Lorry Rolls Backwards on Mountain Road in Lampang

A six-wheeled lorry lost power while climbing Khun Tan Mountain, rolling backwards and colliding with a pickup truck that was unable to avoid the crash. The collision left one person dead and six others injured.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353927-one-dead-six-injured-as-lorry-rolls-backwards-on-mountain-road-in-lampang/

 

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Scout Camp in Chaos as Armed Man Attacks Volunteer in Prachinburi

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A scout camp in Prachinburi province was thrown into chaos when an armed young man stormed the premises and attacked a volunteer after being asked to leave. The shocking incident left students, parents, and staff shaken as they participated in a campfire activity.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353928-scout-camp-in-chaos-as-armed-man-attacks-volunteer-in-prachinburi/

 

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Mother Dies in Car Crash While Rushing Home to Sick Child

 

A mother lost her life after her vehicle plunged off a steep mountain road while she was rushing home to her sick child. The crash occurred on the treacherous Doi Kao Chan pass in Den Chai district, Phrae province.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353930-mother-dies-in-car-crash-while-rushing-home-to-sick-child/

 

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Bangkok to Distribute Over 18,000 Fire Extinguishers in 2025 Budget for Community Safety
 

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has allocated a budget for 2025 to purchase an additional 18,607 fire extinguishers, as part of a continued effort to enhance safety across the city’s 50 districts.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353932-bangkok-to-distribute-over-18000-fire-extinguishers-in-2025-budget-for-community-safety/

 

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Drowsy Driver Crashes Pickup into Lorry, Nephew Killed

 

A crash occurred in Takli district, Nakhon Sawan, when a drowsy driver lost control of his Toyota pickup truck, crashing into the back of an 18-wheel lorry. The impact left the vehicle severely damaged, injuring two people and killing the driver’s nephew, who suffered a broken neck.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353933-drowsy-driver-crashes-pickup-into-lorry-nephew-killed/

 

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EOD Police Officer Found Dead in Flat Just Two Weeks Before Wedding
 

Picture courtesy of Khoasod.

 

An incident unfolded in Bangkok as a Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) police officer was found dead in his flat, just two weeks before his planned wedding. The officer, identified as Police Senior Sergeant Major Thanawin aged 39, was discovered in his accommodation at a police flat in Lat Yao, Chatuchak district.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353934-eod-police-officer-found-dead-in-flat-just-two-weeks-before-wedding/

 

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Teen Motorcyclist Killed After Slamming into Lorry’s Rear

An 18-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a horrific collision on Borommaratchachonnani Road after crashing into the back of an 18-wheel lorry. The lorry driver reported that a group of over 10 motorcycles had surrounded his vehicle, shouting for him to stop just moments before the collision.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353936-teen-motorcyclist-killed-after-slamming-into-lorry’s-rear/

 

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Missing 7-Year-Old Found Drowned in School Pond

 

A seven-year-old boy who went missing from his home has been found drowned in a pond behind a local school in Ban Khaai district, Chaiyaphum province. Authorities believe he may have been searching for shellfish to sell when he ventured too deep into the water and drowned unnoticed.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353938-missing-7-year-old-found-drowned-in-school-pond/

 

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Crash Claims Three Lives and Leaves Two Seriously Injured in Nakhon Ratchasima

A road crash occurred in Nakhon Ratchasima on the evening of March 6, resulting in the deaths of three people and leaving two others seriously injured. The incident involved a pickup truck that overturned while returning from a graduation photo session.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353939-crash-claims-three-lives-and-leaves-two-seriously-injured-in-nakhon-ratchasima/

 

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Police Raid Tattoo Studio, Seize Weapons and Shocking Artefacts
 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

In an operation on March 7, police from the Special Operations Unit of the Provincial Police Bureau, in collaboration with local authorities, raided a tattoo studio in the Uthai district of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. The raid followed complaints from local residents about a group of men carrying firearms and entering and exiting the area, causing safety concerns.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353940-police-raid-tattoo-studio-seize-weapons-and-shocking-artefacts/

 

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Crash Claims Driver’s Life and Injures 12 Workers in Chonburi

 

A crash occurred on March 7, when a pick-up truck, driving through heavy rain, collided with a power pole in Chonburi province. The crash resulted in the death of the 62-year-old driver, identified as Somporn, and left 12 workers injured, including six men and six women, who were thrown from the back of the vehicle.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353941-crash-claims-driver’s-life-and-injures-12-workers-in-chonburi/

 

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Violence Erupts at School as Student Stabs Older Peer in Cafeteria
 

Picture courtesy of Komchadleuk.

 

An incident occurred at a school in Nonthaburi on March 6, when a 13-year-old student attacked a 18-year-old student with a knife in the school cafeteria. The victim sustained severe injuries, including a punctured lung, and damage to three major blood vessels. His classmates rushed to help, but one of the would-be hero was also injured, sustaining a stab wound to the shoulder.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353942-violence-erupts-at-school-as-student-stabs-older-peer-in-cafeteria/

 

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8-Tonne Bryde’s Whale Found Dead Near Bang Pu Seawall

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

An 8-tonne Bryde’s whale was found dead, floating near the Bang Pu seawall in Samut Prakan province. Authorities suspect the whale was fatally struck by a vessel, and a detailed necropsy is underway to confirm the cause of death.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353943-8-tonne-bryde’s-whale-found-dead-near-bang-pu-seawall/

 

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Pick-up Truck Crosses Lane Crosses Central Divide Crashes into Bus, Leaving 27 Injured

 

A serious road crssh involving a pick-up truck and a public bus has left 27 people injured, four of them critically, in Warin Chamrap district, Ubon Ratchathani.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353947-pick-up-truck-crosses-lane-crosses-central-divide-crashes-into-bus-leaving-27-injured/

 

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Bangkok Governor Welcomes Private Sector Donation of Emergency Ambulances
 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has expressed his appreciation for the donation of two fully equipped emergency ambulances worth 5 million baht from Fier Corporation Ltd. The vehicles, complete with life-saving medical equipment, were handed over to Bangkok’s Erawan Centre to support emergency medical services across the capital.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353948-bangkok-governor-welcomes-private-sector-donation-of-emergency-ambulances/

 

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Helicopter Pilot Takes Quick Action to Ensure Safety During Firefighting Operation in Lampun
 

Picture courtesy of Khomchadluek

 

In a dramatic moment on March 7, a helicopter pilot from the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation made a swift decision to detach the water bucket after it became entangled in a fisherman’s net during a firefighting operation in Lampun Province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353949-helicopter-pilot-takes-quick-action-to-ensure-safety-during-firefighting-operation-in-lampun/

 

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Foreign Driver Crashes Car, Flips onto Its Side in Pattaya

 

In the early hours of 8 March, emergency services in Pattaya responded to a dramatic crash involving a luxury sedan. The incident occurred at around 02:30 in front of the Nong Prue Municipal Kindergarten in Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353950-foreign-driver-crashes-car-flips-onto-its-side-in-pattaya/

 

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Big Joke' Dismissed by Police Panel Over Gambling Allegations

 

Picture courtesy of Siam Rath

 

In a decisive move, the police disciplinary committee has voted to dismiss Pol. Gen. Surachate Hakphan, famously known as 'Big Joke', in connection with allegations linking him to online gambling operations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353925-big-joke-dismissed-by-police-panel-over-gambling-allegations/

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High Airfares in Thailand Set to Stay as Demand Stays High

 

Picture courtesy of Paxes

 

Travellers in Thailand can expect air ticket prices to remain elevated this year, despite hopes for more affordable travel. Key factors among major airlines—including airport fees, ground handling charges, and an ongoing supply chain disruption—are driving a steady or slightly increasing airfare trend.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353929-high-airfares-in-thailand-set-to-stay-as-demand-stays-high/

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Crackdown on Illegal E-cigarettes and Laughing Gas Leads to 693 Arrests

 

Picture courtesy of Wikipedia

 

In a determined effort to curb the illegal trade of e-cigarettes and laughing gas in Thailand, the Royal Thai Police arrested 693 individuals over a high-intensity seven-day operation. These arrests, part of a crackdown running from February 26 to March 4, resulted in the seizure of contraband valued at over 42 million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353935-crackdown-on-illegal-e-cigarettes-and-laughing-gas-leads-to-693-arrests/

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U.S. Rejects Thai Claims on Lack of Uyghur Resettlement Offers

 

Picture courtesy of Thai Rath

 

In a stark rebuttal to Thailand's narrative, the United States has disclosed its continuous efforts to prevent Uyghur deportation to China, including offers to resettle them in third-party countries. This clarification comes amid controversy over the repatriation of 40 Uyghurs who spent 11 years in Thai detention.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353937-us-rejects-thai-claims-on-lack-of-uyghur-resettlement-offers/

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Thai Public Advised Against Sharing Anti-Cambodia Videos

 

Picture courtesy of Facebook Stay in Thailand

 

In a bid to prevent escalating tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has urged the public to refrain from sharing video clips that might portray Cambodia in a negative light.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353945-thai-public-advised-against-sharing-anti-cambodia-videos/

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Ex-Police Chief "Joe Ferrari" Commits Suicide in Thai Prison

 

File photo courtesy of Thai Rath

 

Former Nakhon Sawan Police Chief, Thitisan Utthanaphon, known as "Joe Ferrari" due to his lavish lifestyle, has died by suicide in prison. His family remains sceptical, pending a detailed autopsy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1353955-ex-police-chief-joe-ferrari-commits-suicide-in-thai-prison/

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Mongolian Tourist Caught Stealing Goods in Pattaya Mall

 

A Mongolian tourist has been caught shoplifting items from a high-end store in a well-known Pattaya shopping mall. The suspect, a 52-year-old man, was found using a modified suitcase to conceal stolen merchandise but was apprehended by security staff before he could escape.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1353977-mongolian-tourist-caught-stealing-goods-in-pattaya-mall/

 

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