THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 19 March 2025

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Thailand Bars Alcohol Sales on Trains and at Hua Lamphong

 

Picture courtesy of The Nation

 

Thailand's Alcohol Control Committee has decisively rejected the State Railway of Thailand’s (SRT) appeal to permit alcohol sales on trains and at the bustling Hua Lamphong station. This decision resonates with a longstanding policy reflecting the country's commitment to public safety and health.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355010-thailand-bars-alcohol-sales-on-trains-and-at-hua-lamphong/

 

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British Pedophile Captured After 27-Year Manhunt 

 

Pictures courtesy of Liverpool Echo

 

Richard Burrows, an infamous British pedophile, has finally faced justice after evading capture for nearly three decades. He was living under a fake identity in Thailand. The 80-year-old was found guilty at Chester Crown Court of 54 horrendous crimes against young boys. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355014-british-pedophile-captured-after-27-year-manhunt/

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Speeding Car Claims Life of Irishman in Thailand's Khao Lak

 

Pictures courtesy of The Phuket News

 

Tragedy struck last night in Khao Lak, Thailand, as a 54-year-old Irishman, Neil Christopher More Oferrall, lost his life after being hit by a speeding vehicle. The accident occurred around 9pm on Phetkasem Road near Sangsawan Resort.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355031-speeding-car-claims-life-of-irishman-in-thailands-khao-lak/

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Manhunt for German Accused of Assaulting Dentists in Thailand

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Police in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, have issued an arrest warrant for a 41-year-old German man after a series of assaults on dentists in the Muang district. Identified only as Heffner, the suspect allegedly attacked multiple dentists and damaged equipment over three-and-a-half months.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354899-german-man-behind-violent-tirade-in-korat-dental-clinics/page/2/#findComment-19667900

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Pick-up Truck Crashes into Fried Chicken Stall, Killing Elderly Woman
 

An incident occurred when a pick-up truck driver lost control and crashed into a fried chicken stall, killing an 87-year-old woman and injuring another elderly woman in Moo 8, Khao Chaiak, Mueang District, Phatthalung.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355058-pick-up-truck-crashes-into-fried-chicken-stall-killing-elderly-woman/

 

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SUV Destroyed in Fire on Road in Khao Mai Kaeo

 

 

A Volvo XC90 SUV was completely destroyed in a fire on Route 331 in the early hours of 18 March. Firefighters battled the flames for over 20 minutes before successfully extinguishing the blaze.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355060-suv-destroyed-in-fire-on-road-in-khao-mai-kaeo/

 

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Object Explodes at Scrapyard, Killing One and Seriously Injuring Four
 

 

An explosion rocked a scrapyard in Nakhon Ratchasima province during the morning of 18 March, leaving one person dead and four others seriously injured. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blast, which is believed to have been triggered by an unidentified explosive device.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355062-object-explodes-at-scrapyard-killing-one-and-seriously-injuring-four/

 

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Teenager Killed After High-Speed Chase with Trang Police, Family Raises Concerns
 

 

A high-speed police chase in Trang Province ended in tragedy when a motorcycle carrying two young men lost control and crashed. The incident, which occurred after police pursued the pair for over five kilometres, resulted in the death of 30-year-old Theerapong Sopon, while the bike rider, Thanakrit Sarakun 19, sustained critical injuries.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355063-teenager-killed-after-high-speed-chase-with-trang-police-family-raises-concerns/

 

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Bangkok Police Bust Youths Running Illicit Tobacco and Kratom Syrup Business
 

Picture courtesy of CIB

 

Bangkok police have raided an unregistered commercial building in Thonburi, where a group of young men were illegally selling smuggled cigarettes and brewing kratom syrup mixed with cough medicine for sale to local youths.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355065-bangkok-police-bust-youths-running-illicit-tobacco-and-kratom-syrup-business/

 

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Former Security Guard Found Dead in Abandoned Building Among Piles of Garbage
 

Picture courtesy of Khoasod

 

A grim discovery was made in an abandoned building in Nonthaburi, when the body of a 56-year-old former security guard was found deceased amid a room filled with rubbish. Authorities were alerted after the man’s acquaintances, unable to reach him by phone, detected a foul odour emanating from the building. Upon investigation, it was confirmed that he had passed away several days earlier.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355066-former-security-guard-found-dead-in-abandoned-building-among-piles-of-garbage/

 

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Van Collides with Pickup Truck Carrying Workers, 8 Injured, 1 Seriously
 

Picture from responders.

 

A van collided with the rear of a pickup truck transporting workers, causing the truck to spin out of control and crash into a six-wheeled truck. Workers were thrown from the vehicle, leaving 8 people injured, with one in serious condition. The van, which fled the scene, was later found nearly two kilometres away, with the driver claiming brake failure rather than attempting to escape.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355070-van-collides-with-pickup-truck-carrying-workers-8-injured-1-seriously/

 

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Fire Breaks Out at Udon Thani Hospital: Patients Evacuated 

 

 

A fire broke out at Udon Thani Hospital, forcing nurses and staff to evacuate patients in a dramatic rescue operation. The blaze, which started on the second floor of the hospital’s seven-storey administration building, was brought under control before it could spread further. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355071-fire-breaks-out-at-udon-thani-hospital-patients-evacuated /

 

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Loader Driver Crushed and Drowned After Falling into Ravine
 

 

An incident occurred in Patho District, Chumphon, when a loader driver lost control while reversing, sending his vehicle tumbling into a waterlogged ravine. The heavy machine overturned, pinning the driver underwater and leading to his death before rescue workers could reach him.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355072-loader driver-crushed-and-drowned-after-falling-into-ravine/

 

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Jealousy Fuels Tragedy as Man Shoots Partner Before Taking His Own Life

 

Picture courtesy of Khoasod.

 

A 65-year-old man shot his 56-year-old partner outside a village store before taking his own life at a nearby intersection in a shocking act of jealousy-fuelled violence.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355074-jealousy-fuels-tragedy-as-man-shoots-partner-before-taking-his-own-life/

 

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Pick-up Truck Transporting Metal Gates on Expressway Sparks Safety Concerns
 

Picture courtesy of Khoasod.

 

A pick-up truck carrying oversized metal gates on an expressway has drawn criticism after being flagged as both illegal and highly dangerous to other road users.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355075-pick-up-truck-transporting-metal-gates-on-expressway-sparks-safety-concerns/

 

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Police Appeal for Information About Murder Victim Found in Suitcase

 

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Picture courtesy of Ban Chang Police

 

Police in Ban Chang, Rayong, have issued on 18 March, an urgent appeal for information regarding three suspects believed to be connected to the brutal murder of a woman whose body was discovered stuffed inside a suitcase and dumped in a waterway near a local golf course.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355077-police-appeal-for-information-about-murder-victim-found-in-suitcase/

 

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Fatal Truck Crash on Chonburi Bypass

 

Pictures from responders.

 

A crash occurred on the Bangkok-bound lane of the Chonburi Bypass near a Caltex petrol station in Ban Suan Subdistrict, Mueang Chonburi District. An 18-wheeler truck driver, lost control, crossed the median, and collided with an oncoming lorry, resulting in the death of the driver at the scene.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355078-fatal-truck-crash-on-chonburi-bypass/

 

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Inferno at Thai-Myanmar Border: 200 Seized Vehicles Destroyed in Devastating Fire

 

 

 

A massive fire broke out at a customs impound lot near the permanent Mae Sot border checkpoint, destroying over 200 vehicles awaiting auction. Firefighters battled the blaze for more than three hours before bringing it under control. Authorities are now investigating the cause of the mysterious inferno.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355079-inferno-at-thai-myanmar-border-200-seized-vehicles-destroyed-in-devastating-fire/

 

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Foreign Shoplifters Wanted After Theft on Koh Phangan

 

Picture courtesy of CH7.

 

A viral social media post has sparked a manhunt for two muscular foreign men who were caught on camera stealing from a shop on Koh Phangan. The store owner has publicly urged the culprits to return the stolen goods or pay for them before legal action is taken.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355080-foreign-shoplifters-wanted-after-theft-on-koh-phangan/

 

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Thai Delegation Arrives in China for Uyghur Meeting amid Tensions

 

Picture courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

 

In a recent controversial move, Thai officials are making their way to the Xinjiang region of China, aiming to meet a select number of Uyghurs deported from Thailand. The group led by Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechachai, together with Justice Minister Tawee Sodswong and senior military officials, is set to engage with only a fraction of the deported individuals, precisely five out of the 40 sent back to China on 27th February.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355055-thai-delegation-arrives-in-china-for-uyghur-meeting-amid-tensions/

 

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Thaksin's Debt Proposal Stirs Debate as PM Paetongtarn Defends Plan

 

FILE PHOTO - (AP Photo/Wason Wanichakorn)

 

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has come to the defence of a controversial proposal put forth by her father, former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, intended to tackle Thailand's persistent household debt troubles. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355056-thaksins-debt-proposal-stirs-debate-as-pm-paetongtarn-defends-plan/

 

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Crackdown Fails to Free 100,000 From Myanmar's Illicit Scam Centre Operations

 

Picture courtesy of Thai Army

 

In the wake of an extensive multinational crackdown, significant scam centres remain operative along the Thai-Myanmar border with up to 100,000 individuals thought to be entangled in their web, according to the leading Thai police general overseeing this regional effort.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355057-crackdown-fails-to-free-100000-from-myanmars-illicit-scam-centre-operations/

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Phuket Hotels Unfazed by Potential 30-Day Visa Limit Change

 

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Phuket hoteliers remain calm amidst possible reductions in Thailand’s visa-free period from 60 to 30 days. This strategy, devised by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, aims to mitigate the misuse of visa privileges by foreigners engaging in illicit activities. While this change may rattle some sectors, hotel operators in Phuket maintain an optimistic outlook grounded in current travel patterns.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355059-phuket-hotels-unfazed-by-potential-30-day-visa-limit-change/

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Police Raid in Nonthaburi Uncovers Vast Vape Smuggling Network

 

Picture courtesy Thai Government House //via Bangkok Post

 

In a meticulously planned raid dubbed "Operation Smoke Out," police authorities in Nonthaburi launched a successful offensive against a massive underground vape supply network, seizing contraband worth approximately 130 million Thai Baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355061-police-raid-in-nonthaburi-uncovers-vast-vape-smuggling-network/

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Thai PM Responds to US Visa Ban Uncertainty Amid Uyghur Deportation

 

File photo courtesy: Siam Rath

 

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is in the spotlight as questions loom over her potential inclusion on a U.S. visa ban list. The speculations emerged following Thailand's recent deportation of forty Uyghur detainees to China, a move that has sparked international debate. Reports suggest that in response, Washington might have restricted visas for certain Thai officials.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355082-thai-pm-responds-to-us-visa-ban-uncertainty-amid-uyghur-deportation/

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German Man Arrested for Attacking Dentists in Thailand

 

Picture courtesy of THai Rath

 

A 46-year-old German man has been arrested in Nakhon Ratchasima after allegedly assaulting several female dentists in the area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354899-german-man-behind-violent-tirade-in-korat-dental-clinics/page/2/#findComment-19668848

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Python in the Pot: Giant Snake Visits Thai Chicken Shop

 

Picture courtesy of Thai Rath

A giant python nearly four metres long slithered into a chicken stew restaurant in Chanthaburi, with the shopkeeper opting to let it be instead of causing a scene—jesting that it might bring her true love.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355087-python-in-the-pot-giant-snake-visits-thai-chicken-shop/

 

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TikTok Users Fascinated by German Tourist’s Passion for Thai Salted Mackerel

 

Photo via TikTok/ @manuelcalumet

 

A German tourist's culinary adventure in Thailand has captured the hearts of Thai TikTok users, as Manuel Calumet’s video featuring his newfound love for a traditional Thai dish, salted mackerel, went viral. Whilst exploring a local market in Krabi, Calumet documented his quest to uncover the identity of a fish that had left him and his family smitten.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355096-tiktok-users-fascinated-by-german-tourist’s-passion-for-thai-salted-mackerel/

 

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Reported Dumped Naked Dead Bodies in Pattaya, Turn Out to Be Shop Mannequins

 

 

Authorities were left red-faced after a dramatic emergency response to what was believed to be a grisly crime scene, only to discover that the “victims” were nothing more than discarded mannequins.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355102-reported-dumped-naked-dead-bodies-in-pattaya-turn-out-to-be-shop-mannequins/