THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 12 March 2025

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From Cop to Convict: The Rise and Fall of 'Joe Ferrari'

 

Picture courtesy of Thai PBS

 

The intriguing yet tragic story of Thitisan "Joe Ferrari" Utthanaphon took a grim turn as the ex-police officer was discovered dead in Bangkok's Klong Prem prison last Friday. Authorities have labelled his death a suicide, but suspicions linger as his family clamours for a deeper investigation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354334-from-cop-to-convict-the-rise-and-fall-of-joe-ferrari/

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German Man Arrested in Maha Sarakham for Drugs and 377-Day Overstay

 

Pictures courtesy of Siam Rath

 

In Maha Sarakham, immigration police have arrested a 53-year-old German national, known as Mr Thomas, for drug possession and overstaying his visa by 377 days. The arrest took place at a resort in the Khwao area of Mueang Maha Sarakham district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354348-german-man-arrested-in-maha-sarakham-for-drugs-and-377-day-overstay/

 

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Super Pussy Prank Steals Show at Thai Football Event

 

 

In a playful twist at the Icons of Football tournament in Thailand, a cheeky prank involving former Premier League footballers has become the talk of the town, blending the excitement of sport with an unexpected touch of humor. The event, hosted in Bangkok, saw legendary players from Team England and Team World gather for a Ryder Cup-style golf competition, but it was a gleeful stunt that stole the show.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354360-super-pussy-prank-steals-show-at-thai-football-event/

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Phuket Hit-and-Run: Police Hunt Knife-Wielding Foreigners

 

Image screenshot from video

 

Authorities in Phuket are on the hunt for three foreign individuals involved in a hit-and-run incident that occurred outside Patong Hospital three days ago. The culprits allegedly collided with a Thai motorcyclist using a pickup truck and subsequently threatened him with a knife when confronted.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354384-phuket-hit-and-run-police-hunt-knife-wielding-foreigners/

 

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Nigerian Men Arrested for Drifting: Sang to Police to Evade Arrest - video

 

Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์

 

In an unusual turn of events, two Nigerian men were arrested in Phuket last night after being caught drifting a sedan in the middle of a busy intersection. The incident, which occurred at the Koh Kaew Intersection on Thep Krasattri Road, was widely shared online, drawing attention to the brazen behaviour of the suspects.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354386-nigerian-men-arrested-for-drifting-sang-to-police-to-evade-arrest-video/

 

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Nigerian Dealer Busted in Phuket After Viral Drug Video Leads to Arrest - video

 

Photo via Facebook/ เหยี่ยวข่าว ภูเก็ต Newshawk Phuket

 

A Nigerian man was arrested in Phuket after a viral video exposed a drug transaction involving cocaine. The video, shared by the Facebook page "Phuket is so brutal", captured two foreigners using the illegal substance by the roadside, sparking public outrage.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354387-nigerian-dealer-busted-in-phuket-after-viral-drug-video-leads-to-arrest-video/

 

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Phuket Taxi Fracas: Driver's Wife Denies Assault, Claims Insult - video

 

Photo via Facebook/ โหดจัง จังหวัดภูเก็ต

 

A row between a Russian tourist and the wife of a taxi driver in Phuket has captured public attention after a viral video showed an alleged assault during a ride. The clip was shared by the Facebook page "Phuket is so brutal", featuring a 31-year-old Russian woman claiming she was attacked by the driver's wife.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354388-phuket-taxi-fracas-drivers-wife-denies-assault-claims-insult-video/

 

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Bang Saen Beach Surprise: Boxing Event Mistaken for Youth Brawl

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

In an unexpected turn of events, over 100 youths gathered at Bang Saen Beach, leading alarmed residents to mistake the scene for a brawl. However, it was revealed to be a live boxing event called Mr Fight, featuring professional boxer Peter Denman.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354389-bang-saen-beach-surprise-boxing-event-mistaken-for-youth-brawl/

 

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Bangkok Bust: Police Nab "Zombie E-Cigarette" Producer in Ram Inthra

 

Picture courtesy of MGR Online

 

In a significant crackdown, Thai police apprehended a suspect in Bangkok's Ram Inthra area for allegedly producing and distributing illegal e-cigarettes laced with the anaesthetic drug etomidate, dubbed "zombie e-cigarettes."

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354392-bangkok-bust-police-nab-zombie-e-cigarette-producer-in-ram-inthra/

 

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Student Demands Justice for Brother's Death After University Negligence

 

Pictures courtesy of Vlog by_Julia Facebook

 

A 19-year-old Myanmar student is pursuing legal action following the tragic death of his brother, who was killed in a motorcycle accident near Assumption University, Bangkok. The case has brought to light appalling medical delays and institutional negligence from the university and healthcare providers.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354394-student-demands-justice-for-brothers-death-after-university-negligence/

 

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Young English Football Fan Dies of Overdose in Thailand: Inquest Reveals

 

Picture courtesy of The Northern Echo

 

A tragic inquest has unveiled that Connor Abbott, a cherished 22-year-old football fan from Thirsk, North-East England, died from a drug overdose while vacationing in Thailand. Found in his Bangkok hotel room on September 22 last year, the cause of death was ruled as morphine toxicity by North Yorkshire Coroner's Court.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354395-young-english-football-fan-dies-of-overdose-in-thailand-inquest-reveals/

 

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Football Match Turns Violent: Player Suffers Broken Arm in Targeted Attack - video

 

 

A 38-year-old football player suffered a broken arm during a heated seven-a-side match on March 9 at the Song Singh field in Samut Prakan’s Mueang district. The injured player, Ritnarong, has filed a police report, accusing his opponent, known only as Pae, of intentional aggression rather than playing the sport fairly.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354397-football-match-turns-violent-player-suffers-broken-arm-in-targeted-attack-video/

 

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Luxury Car Driver Apologises After Slapping Incident With Teen Biker

 

Picture courtesy of komchadluek

 

An incident involving a 42-year-old luxury car driver, known as A, and a 14-year-old motorcyclist has stirred public debate in Phak Hai district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. The driver admitted to slapping the teenager following a road mishap.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354399-luxury-car-driver-apologises-after-slapping-incident-with-teen-biker/

 

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Mother Demands Action After Teacher Allegedly Pinches Second-Grader

 

 

A concerning incident in Nakhon Ratchasima province has surfaced, where a mother claims her second-grade daughter was left bruised after being pinched by a teacher. The alleged punishment occurred on March 7, leaving the young girl, Wanmai, frightened to attend school.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354401-mother-demands-action-after-teacher-allegedly-pinches-second-grader/

 

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Driver Startled Awake by Clever Police Ploy in Nan City

 

Picture courtesy of Amarin TV

 

A sleepy driver in Thailand had an unexpected wake-up call when police threatened him with a visit from his wife, jolting him from slumber behind the wheel. The unusual incident unfolded in bustling Nan City at 12.30 am on March 12, when locals noticed a pickup truck idling at a red light since 11 pm.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354402-driver-startled-awake-by-clever-police-ploy-in-nan-city/

 

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Suspect in Isaan Murder Case Accuses Police Officer of Involvement

 

Photo via ThaiRath

 

In a troubling murder case in Sakon Nakhon province, one of the suspects has implicated a police officer in the scheme to kill 32-year-old Wichian Jityen for a 14 million baht insurance payout. The investigation began when insurance companies flagged suspicious circumstances surrounding Wichian's death.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354403-suspect-in-isaan-murder-case-accuses-police-officer-of-involvement/

 

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Russian Man Arrested for Illegally Operating Motorbike Rentals in Krabi

 

Photo via Facebook/ เฮียว๊อก ฅน แซ่เขา ซินฮะฮวด

 

Authorities in Krabi province have arrested a 43-year-old Russian national, Evgeny Khamitov, for operating motorcycle rental businesses illegally, using Thai citizens as nominees. The operation, conducted by the Krabi Immigration Office, the Revenue Office, and Tourist Police, followed a tip-off suggesting foreign nationals were managing illegal rental shops in the area.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354404-russian-man-arrested-for-illegally-operating-motorbike-rentals-in-krabi/

 

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Laotian Woman Fatally Shot in Karaoke Bar; Police Hunt for Suspect

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Tragedy struck a karaoke bar on Phetkasem Road, between Phatthalung and Hat Yai, when a 40-year-old Laotian woman, known as Pu, was shot and killed at around 9 pm on March 11. Responding swiftly, Police Colonel Chan Narong Sangsang from Khao Chaison Police Station led an investigative team to the scene.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354405-laotian-woman-fatally-shot-in-karaoke-bar-police-hunt-for-suspect/

 

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British Tourist Faces 10-Year Sentence for Cannabis Smuggling in Krabi

 

Picture courtesy of The Daily Mail

 

Daniel James Hallett, a 38-year-old British tourist from Hull, is potentially facing a decade-long prison sentence in Thailand after allegedly attempting to smuggle 38 kilos of cannabis at Krabi Airport. Hallett, formerly a haulage company owner, was detained on March 8 as he tried to board a flight to London, following suspicions raised by customs officials during routine security checks.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354084-13kg-of-cannabis-found-in-krabi-airport-bathroom-suitcase/#findComment-19653676

 

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Dog Barking Drama: When Neighbourly Conflicts Turn Threatening

 

Picture courtesy of Thairath

 

A contentious dispute between neighbours has garnered widespread attention after a woman received a threatening letter about her dog's barking. The letter, posted on March 11 in the Adorable Dog Lovers Facebook group, accused her of allowing her pet to disturb the community. The neighbour ominously warned that if the barking didn't cease, they would kill the dog.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354406-dog-barking-drama-when-neighbourly-conflicts-turn-threatening/

 

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Alleged Dating App Assault Sparks Countersuit Threat from Accused

 

Photo via Hone Krasae

 

A disturbing case has emerged after a Thai woman accused a man she met on a dating app of brutal assault, only for him to deny the charges and threaten a countersuit. The woman, aged 27, turned to Channel 3's news programme Hone Krasae for help, sharing her ordeal on March 11.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354407-alleged-dating-app-assault-sparks-countersuit-threat-from-accused/

 

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Man Arrested in Phuket for Pen Gun Threat and Crystal Meth Possession

 

Photo courtesy of Karon Police via The Phuket News

 

In a dramatic encounter in Phuket, a man named Kittikorn "Toey" Chanmath was arrested for threatening a taxi driver with a pen gun on March 10 near Mae Somchit Kata Fresh Market. The incident occurred at about 6 pm, prompting swift action from Wichit Police, who intercepted the suspect on Kata Road.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354408-man-arrested-in-phuket-for-pen-gun-threat-and-crystal-meth-possession/

 

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Krabi Restaurant Outraged After Tourist Dines and Dashes

 

Photo courtesy of 3Plus News

 

A foreign tourist has stirred anger in Krabi after allegedly dining and dashing from a popular restaurant, Into the Forest, in the Khao Thong subdistrict. The incident, which took place on March 9, went viral after CCTV footage showed the man leaving without settling his bill, prompting a public alert.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354409-krabi-restaurant-outraged-after-tourist-dines-and-dashes/

 

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Pattaya Police Crack Down on Illegal Foreign Workers at Villa Sites

 

 

Tourist Police in Pattaya have arrested 25 foreign nationals working illegally at construction sites for pool villas, exposing a network of unauthorized foreign-run property developments. The operation, spearheaded by Police Colonel Man Rotthong, targeted Chinese investors linked to villa rentals operating as illicit hotels.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354410-pattaya-police-crack-down-on-illegal-foreign-workers-at-villa-sites/

 

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Nurse Praised for Assisting Fainting Passenger on Bangkok BTS Train - video

 

Picture courtesy of @sittiaew TikTok

 

A nurse in Bangkok received widespread praise for her quick-thinking and compassionate response to a passenger who fainted on the BTS train. On March 11, a TikTok video by user @sittiaew captured the nurse's praiseworthy actions, showcasing her unwavering dedication even while en route to work.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354412-nurse-praised-for-assisting-fainting-passenger-on-bangkok-bts-train-video/

 

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Man Caught with Yaba Tablets After Accidental Drop in Front of Officials

 

Photo via KhaoSod

 

In a twist of absent-mindedness, a 58-year-old Thai man known as A inadvertently exposed his stash of Yaba, or methamphetamine, to government officials in Nan on March 11. The incident unfolded as a part of a drug crackdown in Mueang Nan District.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354413-man-caught-with-yaba-tablets-after-accidental-drop-in-front-of-officials/

 

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Roadside Bomb Targets Volunteers in Narathiwat, No Casualties Reported

 

Pictures courtesy of Matichon

 

A roadside bomb detonated in Narathiwat yesterday in what appears to be a targeted attack on territorial defence volunteers. The blast, which occurred at 1.59 pm on the Sungai Kolok-Sungai Padi road, caused substantial damage but, fortunately, resulted in no casualties.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354414-roadside-bomb-targets-volunteers-in-narathiwat-no-casualties-reported/