THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 13 March 2025

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

 

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

 

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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. 

 

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

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Uncle Shoots Nephew Dead Over Dirty Dishes in Chiang Rai
 

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A 58-year-old man shot his nephew dead while he was eating at the dinner table, reportedly enraged that the younger man had not washed his dishes. The suspect, identified as Mr. Wai, allegedly tried to feign ignorance after the incident by buying alcohol and acting as though nothing had happened.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354418-uncle-shoots-nephew-dead-over-dirty-dishes-in-chiang-rai/

 

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Motorbike Rider Killed in Collision with Pickup Truck Near Pattaya

 

A motorcyclist lost his life following a collision with a pickup truck on the night of 11 March. The incident was captured on CCTV and occurred at approximately 23:00 near the entrance of the market on Soi 7, Moo 1, Huay Yai Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354420-motorbike-rider-killed-in-collision-with-pickup-truck-near-pattaya/

 

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Mentally Ill Man Attacks Woman with Machete Over Alleged Theft

A 49-year-old woman is in critical condition after being attacked with a machete on 12 March, by a man suffering from mental illness, who accused her of stealing rubber scraps.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354421-mentally-ill-man-attacks-woman-with-machete-over-alleged-theft/

 

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Fire Breaks Out at Phai Tan Temple Crematorium in Bangkok
 

 

A fire broke out at the crematorium of Phai Tan Temple in Phaya Thai district during the morning of 12 March, prompting an emergency response from local fire crews.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354422-fire-breaks-out-at-phai-tan-temple-crematorium-in-bangkok/

 

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Gunman Sneaks Into Home, Cuts Power, and Shoots Owner Dead in Phatthalung

 

 

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A gunman crept into a house through the back entrance, cut the power, and shot the owner dead in a chilling execution-style murder in Phatthalung province. The victim, a 38-year-old man was shot three times and died at the scene.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354424-gunman-sneaks-into-home-cuts-power-and-shoots-owner-dead-in-phatthalung/

 

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Two Men Drown While Spearfishing Under Surin Bridge at Night

 

Two men drowned while spearfishing under the Huai Thap Than Bridge in the early hours of 12 March, as their friends were unable to save them.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354425-two-men-drown-while-spearfishing-under-surin-bridge-at-night/

 

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Wild Elephant ‘Plai Sun’, Stranded on Island in Rayong, is Known for Attacking Locals
 

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Authorities in Rayong have confirmed that Plai Sun, a notorious wild elephant, is still currently stranded on an island in the Prasae Reservoir. The elephant, known for its aggression towards humans, has been residing on the island and has previously been involved in fatal attacks on locals.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354427-wild-elephant-‘plai-sun’-stranded-on-island-in-rayong-is-known-for-attacking-locals/

 

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Mystery Death: Woman Found Dead with Facial Bruises in Chonburi Apartment

 

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A 58-year-old woman has been found dead under mysterious circumstances in her room in Chonburi, with bruises on her face and blood on her head. Her husband claims she fell, but police have launched an investigation to determine the true cause of death.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354430-mystery-death-woman-found-dead-with-facial-bruises-in-chonburi-apartment/

 

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Pickup Truck Smuggling Migrants Leads to 12km Chase in Kanchanaburi
 

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A dramatic police chase unfolded in Kanchanaburi after a man driving a pickup truck packed with illegal migrants attempted to evade a checkpoint. The pursuit lasted over 12 kilometres before immigration officers apprehended the suspect and his passengers.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354432-pickup-truck-smuggling-migrants-leads-to-12km-chase-in-kanchanaburi/

 

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Health Official’s Car Plunges into Canal – Wife and Child Drown
 

 

A crash in Tha Maka district, Kanchanaburi, claimed the lives of a woman and her six-year-old daughter after their car veered off the road and plunged into an irrigation canal. The driver, a 36-year-old health official, survived but was left in shock as his wife and child drowned before his eyes.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354435-health-official’s-car-plunges-into-canal-–-wife-and-child-drown/

 

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Disabled Man Escapes House Fire as THB 300,000 in Cash Burns

 

A fire engulfed a home in Pattani province, leaving a disabled man scrambling to escape and destroying over THB 300,000 in cash. Authorities are investigating whether the blaze was caused by an electrical short circuit or arson.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354436-disabled-man-escapes-house-fire-as-thb-300000-in-cash-burns/

 

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Forest Ranger Attacked by Local Resident After Warning Against Illegal Burning
 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

A national park ranger in Kanchanaburi was assaulted by a local resident after warning him against setting fire to the forest. The suspect fled the scene, and authorities have launched an investigation.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354437-forest-ranger-attacked-by-local-resident-after-warning-against-illegal-burning/

 

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Seven Sports Officials Arrested for Fraudulent Bus Repair Claims Worth 2.7 Million Baht
 

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Seven Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) sports officials have been arrested for allegedly falsifying 28 bus repair claims, causing a financial loss of 2.79 million baht to the state.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354438-seven-sports-officials-arrested-for-fraudulent-bus-repair-claims-worth-27-million-baht/

 

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2025: Sees Two Dead from Rabies After Failing to Seek Medical Treatment

 

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The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has reported on 12 March, that there has been two deaths from rabies in Thailand so far this year. The fatalities, recorded in Chonburi and Si Sa Ket provinces, were linked to individuals who had been bitten by dogs but failed to seek medical attention and receive post-exposure vaccination.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354439-2025-sees-two-dead-from-rabies-after-failing-to-seek-medical-treatment/

 

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Man Throws Girlfriend from Fifth Floor Before Jumping After Her in Jealous Rage

 

A man in Bangkok threw his girlfriend from the fifth floor of an apartment building before jumping after her in a shocking act of jealousy. The woman is in critical condition, while the man sustained even more severe injuries.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354440-man-throws-girlfriend-from-fifth-floor-before-jumping-after-her-in-jealous-rage/

 

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Italian Found Dead After Fall from Ranong Bridge

 

A 65-year-old Italian national has been found dead beneath a bridge in Ranong, after what appears to have been a fatal fall. The discovery was made by a local resident who had stopped at the bridge to relieve himself.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354442-italian-found-dead-after-fall-from-ranong-bridge/

 

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Foreign Gambling Ring Busted in Luxury Bangkok Condo

 

Picture courtesy of Daiky News

 

Thai authorities have dismantled an international gambling ring operating from a rented luxury condo in Bangkok, revealing a web of illegal online gambling with significant financial turnover.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354447-foreign-gambling-ring-busted-in-luxury-bangkok-condo/

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Adam Pickles: UK Murder Inquiry Linked to 2012 Pattaya Assault

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

In a poignant development, British authorities have reignited investigations into the chilling assault of a Briton, Adam Pickles, in Pattaya, Thailand, over a decade ago.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354419-adam-pickles-uk-murder-inquiry-linked-to-2012-pattaya-assault/

 

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Thai Police Nab Gang Smuggling Chinese Nationals into Country

 

Picture courtesy of Siam Rath

 

On 12th June, Thai Highway Police, under the direction of Pol Maj Gen Kongkrit Lertsithikun, apprehended a gang involved in smuggling Chinese nationals illegally into Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354426-thai-police-nab-gang-smuggling-chinese-nationals-into-country/

 

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Warning to Parents: Skewer Accident Highlights Safety Tip

Image courtesy of Daily News

 

A popular Facebook page has issued a warning to parents after a young child was injured when a grilled pork skewer pierced their face. The advice: always break off the sharp ends of skewers before giving them to your children.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354428-warning-to-parents-skewer-accident-highlights-safety-tip/

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Constitutional Court Urged to Annul Thai Senatorial Elections

 

Picture courtesy of Thai Rath

 

In an unprecedented move today, former Office of the Ombudsman adviser Nataporn Toprayoon called upon Thailand's Constitutional Court to invalidate last year's senatorial elections, citing significant misconduct by the Election Commission.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354431-constitutional-court-urged-to-annul-thai-senatorial-elections/

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Thai Pilots Plan Legal Action Against Labour Ministry Over Foreign Pilot Permits

 

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The Thai Pilots Association is gearing up for a legal battle against the Labour Ministry, intending to file a lawsuit in the Administrative Court this Friday. The association seeks a temporary injunction against foreign pilots operating domestic flights, invoking concerns over job opportunities and the future of Thailand's aviation industry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354441-thai-pilots-plan-legal-action-against-labour-ministry-over-foreign-pilot-permits/

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Court Dismisses Thai Cabinet's Plea for Clarification on Minister Ethics

 

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Thailand's Constitutional Court has dismissed a petition from the cabinet seeking clarity on "a lack of clear honesty" under current legal frameworks. The petition was rejected on Wednesday on the grounds that it pertained to legal interpretation, thus not meeting the criteria for judicial review.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354443-court-dismisses-thai-cabinets-plea-for-clarification-on-minister-ethics/

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Labour Ministry to Assist Investigation in SKYY9 Centre Overpayment

 

Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn. Picture courtesy Bangkok Post

 

In a move to ensure transparency, the Ministry of Labour has pledged full cooperation with an inquiry into alleged overpayment by the Social Security Office (SSO) for the SKYY9 Centre on Rama IX Road. The office reportedly spent 6.9 billion baht on a building purportedly worth only 3 billion baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354444-labour-ministry-to-assist-investigation-in-skyy9-centre-overpayment/

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Bangkok's Iconic Giant Swing Set for Critical Repairs

 

Picture courtesy of Bngkok Post

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is preparing to embark on essential repairs to the iconic Giant Swing amid escalating concerns regarding its structural integrity. This monumental task comes after a comprehensive inspection revealed significant deterioration in the landmark, raising alarms about its safety and future.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354445-bangkoks-iconic-giant-swing-set-for-critical-repairs/

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Police Reopen Chilling 2012 Murder Case of UK Teacher

 

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The relentless pursuit of justice has reignited attention on a tragic murder case as West Yorkshire Police reopened the investigation into the unsolved killing of Adam Pickles, a former British teacher, brutally attacked 12 years ago in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354419-adam-pickles-uk-murder-inquiry-linked-to-2012-pattaya-assault/#findComment-19654522