THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 18 March 2025

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 German Man Behind Violent Tirade in Korat Dental Clinics

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

In Korat, a wave of anxiety has descended upon dental clinics following a series of violent outbursts by a 41-year-old German man. Dentists, represented by Wivat Chatwongwan of the Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Dental Association, have formally lodged complaints with the local police Monday, March 17, urging swift action against this foreign menace.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354899-german-man-behind-violent-tirade-in-korat-dental-clinics/ 

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Motorbike Clash: Tourist and Ladyboy Tussle on Pattaya Streets - video

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

In the bustling seaside town of Pattaya, a heated exchange over a motorcycle unfolded at the break of dawn today, March 17. The conflict involved a foreign tourist and a local ladyboy, capturing the attention of passersby and sparking concerns about the area's safety for visitors.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354900-motorbike-clash-tourist-and-ladyboy-tussle-on-pattaya-streets-video/

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Foreigner Assaults Thai Man in Road Rage Incident in Pattaya

 

Photo via Facebook/ ตกใจหรอน้อง เห็นร้องส่ะดัง

 

In Pattaya, a viral video has sparked widespread outrage as it captures a brutal altercation between a foreigner and a Thai man following a hit-and-run incident. Shared online by a Thai witness on March 16, the footage has ignited debate over tourist behaviour in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354904-foreigner-assaults-thai-man-in-road-rage-incident-in-pattaya/

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Thai Tomboy Ends Romance Amid Bar Clash Over Glass Breakage

 

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In a dramatic turn of events yesterday evening in Samut Prakan province, near Bangkok, a Thai tomboy, identified only as A, severed ties with her girlfriend following a chaotic incident at a local bar. The situation escalated when A refused to pay for a broken glass, leading to a confrontation with security guards.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354920-thai-tomboy-ends-romance-amid-bar-clash-over-glass-breakage/

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Motorcyclist Killed in Crash on Dark Overpass as Residents Demand Streetlight Repairs

 

 

A 28-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash on a poorly lit overpass in Pathum Thani, reigniting local frustration over the authorities’ failure to repair streetlights that have been out for years.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354940-motorcyclist-killed-in-crash-on-dark-overpass-as-residents-demand-streetlight-repairs/

 

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Pattaya Neighbours Rush to Help as Tumble Dryer Sparks Fire
 

 

Residents of a housing estate in Bang Lamung, Chonburi, were left in shock when a tumble dryer caught fire, sending smoke billowing through the area. Neighbours rushed to assist in extinguishing the flames before emergency services arrived.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354941-pattaya-neighbours-rush-to-help-as-tumble-dryer-sparks-fire/

 

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UPDATE
Body Found Near Racha Yai Now Confirmed as Male

 

The medical team at Vachira Phuket Hospital has confirmed on the afternoon of 17 March, that the body recovered from the sea near Racha Yai Island on 16 March is that of a male, contrary to initial reports that it had been a foreign female.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354825-body-of-foreign-woman-found-floating-in-sea-near-racha-island/#findComment-19665044

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Man Caught with Handgun and 644 Rounds of Ammunition After Attempting to Flee Police

 

Picture of arrest

 

A 52-year-old man was arrested in Chumphon after attempting to evade a police checkpoint, leading officers to discover a handgun and 644 rounds of ammunition in his car.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354943-man-caught-with-handgun-and-644-rounds-of-ammunition-after-attempting-to-flee-police/

 

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Factory Worker Killed in Collision with 18-Wheeler While Rushing to Work

 

Picture from responders.

 

A 24-year-old factory worker was killed in a collision with an 18-wheeler in Si Racha, Chonburi, while rushing to work, reportedly fearing that being late could affect his employment status.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354944-factory-worker-killed-in-collision-with-18-wheeler-while-rushing-to-work/

 

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Woman Rescued Moments Before Jumping from Bang Pakong Bridge
 

 

A dramatic rescue unfolded on the afternoon of 17 March, as emergency responders and bystanders managed to prevent a 21-year-old woman from jumping off the Bang Pakong Bridge.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354946-woman-rescued-moments-before-jumping-from-bang-pakong-bridge/

 

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Authorities Seize Large Shipment of Illegal E-Cigarettes at Laem Chabang Port
 

Picture courtesy of DSI.

 

A joint task force comprising police, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), and customs officials has seized a large shipment of illegal e-cigarettes during a raid on a shipping container at Laem Chabang Port.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354947-authorities-seize-large-shipment-of-illegal-e-cigarettes-at-laem-chabang-port/

 

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Woman Loses Arm After Shirt Caught in Motorcycle Wheel

 

Picture courtesy of Thaiger

 

A woman lost her left hand and part of her arm, in a horrific accident after her shirt became caught in the rear wheel of a motorcycle while she was riding as a passenger in Songkhla province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354949-woman-loses-arm-after-shirt-caught-in-motorcycle-wheel/

 

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Collision Involving Fuel Tanker Sparks Fire Fears in Khon Kaen
 

 

An incident occurred on the afternoon of 17 March, in Khon Kaen, when an 18-wheeler truck driver lost control and collided with the rear of a tanker truck carrying 48,000 litres of highly flammable fuel. 
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354950-collision-involving-fuel-tanker-sparks-fire-fears-in-khon-kaen/

 

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UPDATE

Rayong Police Chief Denies Political Involvement in Gambling Raid

Picture courtesy of Khoasod.

 

Rayong’s Provincial Police Chief, Pol. Gen. Phuminthana Singhasut, has clarified the details surrounding a recent gambling raid in the district, denying any involvement of local politicians or community leaders. He confirmed that only 15 gamblers were arrested, not the 50 initially reported, and there was no evidence of political figures participating in the illicit activity.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354737-illegal-gambling-den-raided-in-rayong-–-50-arrested-but-local-politician-escapes-scrutiny/#findComment-19665930

 

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Deadly Consequences: Motorists Warned Against Seatbelt Buckle Inserts

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

Motorists are being urged to stop using seatbelt buckle inserts after a shocking incident highlighted the deadly consequences of bypassing basic safety measures. The alarming practice of inserting a fake buckle to disable the seatbelt warning system has been linked to many injuries and fatalities on Thai roads.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354951-deadly-consequences-motorists-warned-against-seatbelt-buckle-inserts/

 

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Illegal Online Dental Clinic Busted in Nakhon Sawan
 

Picture courtesy of CIB

 

Authorities have arrested a woman operating an illegal orthodontic clinic in Nakhon Sawan, offering unlicensed fashion braces to customers who booked appointments online.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354952-illegal-online-dental-clinic-busted-in-nakhon-sawan/

 

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Thief Electrocuted While Stealing Power to Shock Fish in Community Pond
 

 

A man known for theft and petty crimes in his local community met a tragic end when he was electrocuted while attempting to illegally siphon electricity to shock fish in a community pond in Lopburi.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354954-thief-electrocuted-while-stealing-power-to-shock-fish-in-community-pond/

 

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Motorcyclist Dies After Crashing into Bridge Barrier in Nonthaburi

 

 

A man from Phichit lost his life after his motorcycle collided with a bridge barrier, sending him plummeting over 10 metres to the ground below.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354955-motorcyclist-dies-after-crashing-into-bridge-barrier-in-nonthaburi/

 

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UPDATE

British Tourist Still Missing After Dive Boat Fire Near Koh Tao

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

Rescue divers from the Songkhla Naval Base, in coordination with the Kusol Sattha Foundation on Koh Tao, continue their search for a missing British woman following a dive boat fire off the coast of the island. Despite an extensive underwater search around the sunken vessel, there has been no sign of the missing tourist.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354804-british-tourist-missing-after-dive-boat-fire-near-koh-tao/page/2/#findComment-19665958

 

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Trench Collapse Buries Workers Installing Water Pipes, Killing Two & Seriously Injuring One
 

 

An incident occurred in Khanom district, Nakhon Si Thammarat, on 17 March, when a trench collapse buried three workers installing water pipes, killing two instantly and leaving another in critical condition.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354956-trench-collapse-buries-workers-installing-water-pipes-killing-two-seriously-injuring-one/

 

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Government Under Fire Over Rama II Construction Accidents

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

In a resonant statement on Monday, the Thailand Structural Engineers Association (TSEA) laid the blame for recent construction-site accidents along Rama II Road squarely at the feet of the government. This crucial artery, linking Bangkok to the country's southern reac

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354961-government-under-fire-over-rama-ii-construction-accidents/

 

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Thai Ride-Hailing Rider Accused of Harassment in Heated Phone Call

 

Picture courtesy of Siam Rath

A troubling incident has recently captured public attention in Thailand, as a female passenger accused a ride-hailing app rider of inappropriate behaviour, including touching her leg and making sexual advances. The story took a dramatic twist when the rider phoned the woman to negotiate, referencing his legal representation while threatening counteraction if she pursued legal measures.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354963-thai-ride-hailing-rider-accused-of-harassment-in-heated-phone-call/

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BREAKING

 

Thailand Cuts Visa-Free Stay to 30 Days to Combat Abuse

 

File photo courtesy of TTG Asia

 

Thailand is set to reduce its visa-free stay allowance from 60 days to 30 days, a move aimed at curbing the misuse of the visa exemption for illegal business activities. The decision, agreed upon in principle by relevant authorities, is spearheaded by the Tourism and Sports Ministry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354939-thailand-cuts-visa-free-stay-to-30-days-to-combat-abuse/

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Insurgent Time Bomb Injures Volunteer in Pattani Car Attack

 

Picture courtesy of Siam Rath

 

A defence volunteer in Thailand's southern province of Pattani narrowly escaped with her life after a time bomb, planted by separatist insurgents, exploded in her car as she was en route to work. The attack occurred on Monday in the Kapho district, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354942-insurgent-time-bomb-injures-volunteer-in-pattani-car-attack/

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Thaksin Dismisses Campaigning Claims, Aims for Unity Tour

 

Picture courtesy of Thai Rath

 

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra recently visited Phitsanulok, addressing local Red Shirt supporters to promote unity rather than political campaigning. Thaksin emphasised healing a wounded nation, distancing his visit from sparking any conflict.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354945-thaksin-dismisses-campaigning-claims-aims-for-unity-tour/

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Thaksin Dismisses US Sanctions Over Uyghur Deportations

 

Picture courtesy of Thai Rath

 

In a recent development stirring political dialogue, former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has downplayed the United States' decision to impose visa restrictions on Thai officials.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354960-thaksin-dismisses-us-sanctions-over-uyghur-deportations/

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Thai Authorities Urged to Clamp Down on Buddha's "Son" Cult

 

File photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

In a gripping turn of events, former Democrat MP Tankhun Jitt-itsara has urged Thai authorities to take firmer action against a controversial cult centred around a nine-year-old boy claiming to be the son of Buddha. This appeal comes in response to the reappearance of online images depicting the young leader being revered by his followers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354971-thai-authorities-urged-to-clamp-down-on-buddhas-son-cult/

 

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Bangkok Road Sweeper Becomes Online Model Sensation

 

Picture via TikTok/ @semyonrezchikov

 

On March 14, a TikTok video showcasing Meen's transformation from an everyday worker to an online sensation went viral, sparking comments and admiration from a global audience.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354975-bangkok-road-sweeper-becomes-online-model-sensation/

 

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British Tourist Fights for Life After Tragic Accident in Phuket

 

Picture courtesy of The Daily Mail

 

A once-idyllic holiday on the alluring shores of Phuket has turned into a distressing ordeal for British restauranteur Ricky Eury. The 39-year-old is now facing a critical battle for survival in a Thai hospital after a devastating road accident.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354977-british-tourist-fights-for-life-after-tragic-accident-in-phuket/

 

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Thai Students Rally Against Casino Legalisation Amid Crime Fears

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

In a spirited stand against the proposed legalisation of online gambling and casinos, over 50 students from Ramkhamhaeng University descended upon Government House in Bangkok with a letter to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, voicing their condemnation of the policy. Dressed in symbolic cardboard boxes, these students aimed to highlight the financial ruin that can follow gambling.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354978-thai-students-rally-against-casino-legalisation-amid-crime-fears/