THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 12 March 2025

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1. Thai Police Arrest German Pedophile Linked to Child Porn Network

 

Photo via CIB/Facebook

 

A significant arrest was made in Chon Buri's Bang Lamung district, where a German national was detained for allegedly running an illegal dark web platform distributing child pornography. The operation was a collaborative effort between Thailand's Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) and US Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354290-thai-police-arrest-german-pedophile-linked-to-child-porn-network/

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29 Tourists Rescued as Speedboat Springs Leak off Krabi Mainland

 

Picture courtesy of MGR online

 

In a dramatic turn of events on Monday, 29 tourists were rescued after their speedboat began leaking en route from Koh Lipe to Phuket. 

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354274-29-tourists-rescued-as-speedboat-springs-leak-off-krabi-mainland/

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Thailand Poised for High-Speed Rail Revolution Linking Three Airports

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Thailand's grand vision of connecting Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi, and U-Tapao airports via high-speed rail is edging closer to reality. The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) board is primed for final approvals, with hopes pinned on a Cabinet green light by May.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354277-thailand-poised-for-high-speed-rail-revolution-linking-three-airports/

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Driver Dozes Off on 18-Wheeler, Nearly Crashes into House in Kanchanaburi

 

In a harrowing incident during the evening of 10 March, on a busy provincial road, the driver of an 18-wheeler carrying sugar molasses reportedly fell asleep at the wheel, causing the vehicle to swerve onto the central median and collide with a street light, traffic sign, and ultimately the wall of a nearby house.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354318-driver-dozes-off-on-18-wheeler-nearly-crashes-into-house-in-kanchanaburi/

 

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Police Hunt for Suspect After Man Fatally Stabbed in Lopburi

 

Police in Lopburi launched a manhunt for a suspect following the fatal stabbing of a man whose body was discovered at a roadside shelter late the night of 10 March. Shockingly, witnesses had seen the victim walking along the roadside earlier that day, unaware that he would later be found dead.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354319-police-hunt-for-suspect-after-man-fatally-stabbed-in-lopburi/

 

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Chonburi Highway Police Arrest Couple in Stolen Rental Car Scam

Chonburi highway police have arrested a couple accused of renting cars and selling them on the black market, including to neighbouring countries. The arrests followed a routine patrol that led to the discovery of a stolen vehicle.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354321-chonburi-highway-police-arrest-couple-in-stolen-rental-car-scam/

 

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Undercover Police Sting Catches Man Selling Illegal Firearms Online
 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A 20-year-old man has been arrested in Nonthaburi for illegally modifying and selling blank guns online. His operation had become so successful that even his own mother reportedly reprimanded him.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354322-undercover-police-sting-catches-man-selling-illegal-firearms-online/

 

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Four Chinese Nationals Arrested for Illegal Border Crossing from Cambodia into Thailand

Security forces in Khlong Hat District, Sa Kaeo, have arrested four Chinese nationals for illegally crossing the border from Cambodia into Thailand. The group was intercepted in Ban Huai Khrai Nuea, Benchakorn Subdistrict, following a tip-off from local residents.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354323-four-chinese-nationals-arrested-for-illegal-border-crossing-from-cambodia-into-thailand/

 

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Driver’s Panic Leads to Car Crashing Through Office

 

In an incident in Khon Kaen, a 65-year-old man crashed his car into an office building after a moment of panic. The driver, who has been behind the wheel for 40 years without incident, was ordered to move a green car that had been blocking a black van.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354325-driver’s-panic-leads-to-car-crashing-through-office-building/

 

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Customer Argument Over Motorbike Leads to Shooting in Bang Phli

 

A dispute between two customers at a motorbike repair shop in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan, escalated into violence when one man opened fire, leaving the other injured
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354328-customer-argument-over-motorbike-leads-to-shooting-in-bang-phli/

 

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Land Department to Rule on Legality of ‘Waterfront’ Land Title Amid Ongoing Pattaya Dispute

The long-running controversy surrounding the abandoned 53-storey Waterfront condominium project near Pattaya’s Bali Hai Pier remains unresolved, as authorities await a crucial decision from the Department of Lands regarding the legality of the land title deed.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354330-land-department-to-rule-on-legality-of-‘waterfront’-land-title-amid-ongoing-pattaya-dispute/

 

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Lorry Driver Falls Asleep at the Wheel, Crashes onto Pickup Truck

 

A lorry driver who fell asleep behind the wheel caused a serious crash on the Asian Highway, leading to a six-wheel truck overturning and crushing a pickup truck. The driver of the pickup was trapped and severely injured.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354332-lorry-driver-falls-asleep-at-the-wheel-crashes-onto-pickup-truck/

 

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Plans Unveiled for 900 Million Overpass Project in Prachuap Khiri Khan to Ease Traffic

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

The Department of Highways has revealed plans to build a 3.4-kilometre elevated overpass at the Prachuap Khiri Khan junction, set to improve traffic flow across 14 southern provinces. The project, which carries an estimated cost of 900 million baht, is scheduled to begin later this year.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354335-plans-unveiled-for-900-million-overpass-project-in-prachuap-khiri-khan-to-ease-traffic/

 

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Veteran Thai Actor Tan Chantrawirot Found Dead in Bangkok Condo
 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

Veteran Thai actor Tan Chantrawirot, best known for his roles in 1980s films and television dramas, has been found dead in his condominium in the Suan Phlu area of Bangkok.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354336-veteran-thai-actor-tan-chantrawirot-found-dead-in-bangkok-condo/

 

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Six-Wheel Lorry Crashes into 22-Wheel Truck in Chonburi, Killing One

 

A six-wheel lorry crashed into the rear of a 22-wheel truck on the motorway in Chonburi, leaving one dead and another injured.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354337-six-wheel-lorry-crashes-into-22-wheel-truck-in-chonburi-killing-one/

 

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Man Arrested After Killing In-Laws in Cold Blood and Fleeing North

 

A 46-year-old man has been arrested while attempting to flee north after allegedly shooting and killing his former father-in-law and mother-in-law. His ex-wife and her young son were also injured in the attack. Despite the brutality of his crimes, the suspect showed no remorse upon his capture.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354338-man-arrested-after-killing-in-laws-in-cold-blood-and-fleeing-north/

 

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One Dead, Three Injured in Head-On Collision Involving Pickup Trucks

 

 

A crash occurred on the Wang Tapin-Saphan Si Road in Pluak Daeng district, Rayong, at 13:00 on 11 March, when a white pickup truck driver lost control and veered into the opposite lane, colliding head-on with a black pickup truck.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354339-one-dead-three-injured-in-head-on-collision-involving-pickup-trucks/

 

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Flaming Stir-Fry: Chef’s Fiery Cooking Sparks Panic at Floating Restaurant

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A dramatic scene unfolded at a well-known floating restaurant on the Ping River in Wiang Nong Long district, Lamphun, on 11 March, when a chef’s attempt to prepare the popular dish pad pak boong fai daeng (stir-fried morning glory) resulted in an accidental fire, setting the restaurant’s thatched roof alight.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354340-flaming-stir-fry-chef’s-fiery-cooking-sparks-panic-at-floating-restaurant/

 

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CIB Dismantles Illegal Pod K Production Operation Using New Synthetic Drugs, Sold Online
 

Picture courtesy of CIB.

 

The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has successfully dismantled a major illegal operation producing and selling Pod K e-cigarette products laced with a new synthetic drug. The operation, which was running through an online network, involved a 38-year-old man who reportedly sourced the drug mixture while traveling abroad.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354341-cib-dismantles-illegal-pod-k-production-operation-using-new-synthetic-drugs-sold-online/

 

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Two Monks Killed in Collision with Lorry in Ubon Ratchathani

Two monks were killed in a road crash in Ubon Ratchathani, after their car collided with the rear of an 18-wheeler lorry.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354342-two-monks-killed-in-collision-with-lorry-in-ubon-ratchathani/

 

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Thailand Awaits Final FAA Inspection for Direct Flights to the US
 

 

Picture courtesy of CAAT

 

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has announced that the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is conducting a final inspection to assess Thailand’s progress in addressing previous safety concerns. This step is crucial for Thailand to potentially regain its Category 1 (CAT 1) status, which would allow Thai airlines to operate direct flights to the United States.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354343-thailand-awaits-final-faa-inspection-for-direct-flights-to-the-us/

 

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Polish Tourist Rescued After Accident at Koh Samui Waterfall

 

Picture courtesy of Naewna

 

A dramatic five-hour rescue operation unfolded on Koh Samui yesterday as officials worked tirelessly to save a Polish tourist who had suffered a fall at the top of Na Mueang Song Waterfall. The victim, a 38-year-old woman named Ms. Monika, tragically broke her ankle during a picturesque hike, plunging into a challenging situation that required a coordinated rescue effort.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354313-polish-tourist-rescued-after-accident-at-koh-samui-waterfall/

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Fire Erupts at Ramathibodi Hospital Forces Emergency Patient Evacuations

 

Picture courtesy of Siam Rath

 

BANGKOK - A fire broke out at Ramathibodi Hospital on the evening of 11th March, prompting emergency services to swiftly evacuate patients amidst chaotic scenes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354315-fire-erupts-at-ramathibodi-hospital forces-emergency-patient-evacuations/

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Russian Tourist Rescued After Near-Drowning in Similan Islands

 

Picture courtesy of Siam Rath

 

Emergency services in Phang Nga rushed to assist a Russian tourist, 53-year-old Igor Baluev, after he nearly drowned while swimming at Mieng Island, part of the Similan Islands National Park.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354316-russian-tourist-rescued-after-near-drowning-in-similan-islands/

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Joe Ferrari: Altered Body State Hinders Police Chief's Autopsy

 

Picture courtesy of Daily News

 

The investigation into the death of Police Colonel Thitisan Utthanaphon, also known as Chief Joe, has hit a snag as authorities admit to difficulties in conducting an autopsy due to the altered state of his body.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354317-joe-ferrari altered-body-state-hinders-police-chiefs-autopsy/

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Inside the Prison Cell Where Thai Police Chief 'Joe Ferrari' Died

 

Pictures courtesy of Thai Rath

 

On 11th March, the mystery surrounding the death of former Police Colonel Thitisan Utthanaphon, also known as Joe Ferrari, was further explored through a media tour of his prison cell.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354320-inside-the-prison-cell-where-thai-police-chief-joe-ferrari-died/

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Thailand's Tax Incentives Aim to Boost Equity Market Revival

 

Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. File photo

 

In a strategic move to rejuvenate its struggling stock market, Thailand has rolled out tax incentives specifically designed to attract local investors. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354324-thailands-tax-incentives-aim-to-boost-equity-market-revival/

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Opposition Asserts Thaksin Mentions Amid Censure Debate Tensions

 

File photo courtesy of Thairath

 

The political landscape in Thailand is heating up as the opposition remains resolute about including references to former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra in their censure motion against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354326-opposition-asserts-thaksin-mentions-amid-censure-debate-tensions/

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Thai MP Allegedly Caught Vaping in Parliament Sparks Outrage

 

Picture courtesy of Thai PBS

 

In a recent turn of events that's captured nationwide attention, a photo of People's Party MP Chorayuth Chaturapornprasit allegedly holding an e-cigarette within the hallowed halls of Thailand's Parliament has gone viral. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354331-thai-mp-allegedly-caught-vaping-in-parliament-sparks-outrage/

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Thailand Delays Entertainment Complex Bill Amid Public Concerns

 

Picture courtesy of Thai PBS

 

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced today that the proposed entertainment complex bill is not ready for Cabinet discussion. She emphasised the need for thorough consultation with various stakeholders before proceeding with the project, highlighting its novelty in Thailand and the importance of avoiding hasty decisions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354333-thailand-delays-entertainment-complex-bill-amid-public-concerns/