Ugandan Nationals Deported for Illegal Activities in Phuket

 

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In a significant blow to Phuket's tourism image, five Ugandan women were recently arrested and deported for engaging in illegal sex services. The arrests took place in the bustling Soi Bangla area of Patong, a hotspot for international visitors. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355736-ugandan-nationals-deported-for-illegal-activities-in-phuket/

Canadian Tourist's Warning: Assault and Theft in Pattaya Bars

 

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A retired Canadian man, Douglas, has issued a stark warning to fellow tourists after suffering a brazen assault and theft at the hands of three Thai women in Pattaya. The unsettling incident unfolded shortly after his return to Thailand on March 10, following a stay near Rompho Market in Jomtien.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355740-canadian-tourists-warning-assault-and-theft-in-pattaya-bars/

School Trip Bus Catches Fire, All 35 Children Evacuated Safely

 

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A school trip nearly ended in disaster when a bus carrying 35 primary school students caught fire on its way back to school. Fortunately, all students and teachers on board were safely evacuated before the flames took hold.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355703-school-trip-bus-catches-fire-all-35-children-evacuated-safely/

Thailand Faces Worsening Air Pollution: PM2.5 Levels Alarmingly High

 

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Thailand continues to struggle with critical air pollution, as PM2.5 levels exceed safety standards in 61 provinces. According to the Pollution Control Department, stagnant air and atmospheric conditions akin to a lid are trapping pollutants, worsening air quality particularly in Bangkok and the northern regions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355749-thailand-faces-worsening-air-pollution-pm25-levels-alarmingly-high/

Paetongtarn Slams 'Devil Deal' Allegations Over Thaksin Return

 

Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, left, and Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra react during a no-confidence debate against the prime minister at Parliament in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, March 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has shot down claims that her father, Thaksin Shinawatra, returned from exile through dodgy dealings. She described rumours of a "deal with the Devil" as complete nonsense during a heated debate in the House.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355775-paetongtarn-slams-devil-deal-allegations-over-thaksin-return/

 

Bitter Blowback: Govt Slammed for '73 Days of Uyghur Lies'

 

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Critics are having a field day with Thailand's controversial decision to deport 40 Uyghurs to China, calling it a stain on the nation's reputation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355777-bitter-blowback-govt-slammed-for-73-days-of-uyghur-lies/

 

Lorry Driver Claims He Was Reaching for Phone Before Crashing into Drink-Driving Checkpoint
 

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A six-wheel lorry crashed into a police drink-driving checkpoint on Ram Inthra Road, injuring three people, including a traffic police officer. The driver claimed he was reaching for his mobile phone and did not see the checkpoint ahead.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355776-lorry-driver-claims-he-was-reaching-for-phone-before-crashing-into-drink-driving-checkpoint/

 

Man Arrested for Robbing Gold Necklace from Store in Ratchaburi

 

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A 58-year-old man was arrested within 30 minutes of committing a gold theft at a jewellery store in Lotus Mall, Photharam, Ratchaburi. The suspect, identified as Sathanpong Sriprasit, stole a 2-baht gold necklace from the store, which was located near the mall’s exit.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355778-man-arrested-for-robbing-gold-necklace-from-store-in-ratchaburi/

 

Man Jumps to His Death from Fourth Floor of Bangkok Shopping Mall
 

 

A 36-year-old man jumped to his death from the fourth floor of a Central Rama 2, shopping mall in Bangkok’s Bang Khun Thian district on March 25.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355779-man-jumps-to-his-death-from-fourth-floor-of-bangkok-shopping-mall/

 

LPG Tanker Runs Aground Near Koh Larn’s Tawaen Beach, No Gas Leak Reported
 

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An LPG tanker ran aground near Tawaen Beach, Koh Larn, in the early hours of the morning of 25 March. Fortunately, no gas leaks or environmental hazards were reported.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355780-lpg-tanker-runs-aground-near-koh-larn’s-tawaen-beach-no-gas-leak-reported/

 

Drunken Woman Removed from Minivan Later Fatally Struck by Car After Running onto Road

 

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A woman who was heavily intoxicated and causing a disturbance on a minivan was asked to leave and rest at a resort. Later that night, she ran onto a main road and was fatally struck by a vehicle.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355781-drunken-woman-removed-from-minivan-later-fatally-struck-by-car-after-running-onto-road/

 

Woman Arrested for Blackmailing Victim with Explicit Images

 

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A woman has been arrested in Prachinburi for blackmailing a victim with explicit images, demanding money in exchange for not releasing them. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), through the Crime Suppression Division (CSD), apprehended Ms. Rungarun on charges of extortion and fraud involving computer-related offences.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355782-woman-arrested-for-blackmailing-victim-with-explicit-images/

 

Authorities Seize Over 15,000 Packs of Smuggled Cigarettes in Sa Kaeo

 

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Police from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) have seized more than 15,000 packs of smuggled cigarettes, hidden by the roadside in Sai Thong Subdistrict, Khlong Hat District, Sa Kaeo. The estimated tax value of the confiscated goods exceeds six million baht.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355783-authorities-seize-over-15000-packs-of-smuggled-cigarettes-in-sa-kaeo/

 

Woman Crashes Car into Bakery After Gear Mishap, Narrowly Avoids Hitting Mother & Child
 

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A shocking moment was captured on CCTV when a 64-year-old woman accidentally put her car in the wrong gear, causing it to crash through the glass front of a bakery, narrowly missing a cashier and her young son. The incident, which took place at Bakerlicious, a bakery located opposite the Royal Thai Naval Academy on Sukhumvit Road, has left staff shaken.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355784-woman-crashes-car-into-bakery-after-gear-mishap-narrowly-avoids-hitting-mother-child/

 

Thai Minister Stands Firm Amid Criticism on Air Pollution Fight

 

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Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa has hit back at critics, defending Thailand’s international efforts to tackle PM2.5 air pollution. Facing a no-confidence debate, Maris assured that Thailand is not just sitting back and letting the haze roll in from neighbouring ASEAN nations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355785-thai-minister-stands-firm-amid-criticism-on-air-pollution-fight/

 

Illegal Migrant Workers Found at Pattaya Construction Site
 

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A special task force under The Ministry of Labour has uncovered a large number of illegal migrant workers at a construction site in Pattaya. The operation was led by Task Force Trithep Pitak Team 5 (Eastern and Western Regions), in collaboration with security forces and local authorities.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355786-illegal-migrant-workers-found-at-pattaya-construction-site/

 

Woman Killed in Bangkok Motorcycle Crash After Being Hit by Car & Bus
 

 

A 25-year-old woman lost her life in a road collision on Ramkhamhaeng Road after her motorcycle was struck by a car, causing her to fall under a bus.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355789-woman-killed-in-bangkok-motorcycle-crash-after-being-hit-by-car-bus/

 

Drug-Crazed Mother Takes Nine-Month-Old Hostage and Attacks Three-Year-Old Daughter

 

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A shocking incident in Phetchabun province saw a drug-intoxicated mother take her nine-month-old baby hostage while also assaulting her three-year-old daughter. Authorities intervened swiftly, rescuing both children and taking the woman into custody for rehabilitation.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355790-drug-crazed-mother-takes-nine-month-old-hostage-and-attacks-three-year-old-daughter/

 

Police Raid Illegal Nightclub in Sam Phran, Arrest Owner for Allowing Underage Patrons

 

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Police in Sam Phran, Nakhon Pathom, raided an illegal nightclub that had been operating without a licence, allowing underage customers to gather and illegally selling nitrous oxide, laughing gas. More than 60 underage patrons were found inside the venue at the time of the raid.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355792-police-raid-illegal-nightclub-in-sam-phran-arrest-owner-for-allowing-underage-patrons/

 

Ugandan Man Caught Smuggling Cocaine Worth 30 Million Baht in Thailand

 

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Immigration police in Songkhla have detained a Ugandan national found smuggling over 16.5 kilogrammes of cocaine, estimated to be valued at over 30 million baht, into Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355793-ugandan-man-caught-smuggling-cocaine-worth-30-million-baht-in-thailand/

 

Armed Gang Robs Store in Phuket Workers’ Camp, Stealing Nearly One Million Baht

 

 

A gang of four armed robbers stormed a store inside a workers’ camp in Thalang district, Phuket, restraining the shopkeeper before making off with cash and gold jewellery worth nearly one million baht.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355794-armed-gang-robs-store-in-phuket-workers’-camp-stealing-nearly-one-million-baht/

 

Drowning Claims Lives of Two Young Girls in Rayong

 

 

Two young girls drowned in a large reservoir, in Rayong after attempting to save each other.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355795-drowning-claims-lives-of-two-young-girls-in-rayong/

 

Drunken Tunisian Tourist Arrested After Holding Thai Woman Hostage in Pattaya Bar
 

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A 21-year-old Tunisian tourist was arrested in Pattaya’s Walking Street after going on a drunken rampage, holding a Thai woman hostage, and threatening bar patrons with a broken bottle.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355796-drunken-tunisian-tourist-arrested-after-holding-thai-woman-hostage-in-pattaya-bar/

 

Argentinian Man Found Dead in Hotel Room in Phuket
 

 

An elderly Argentine man has been found dead after reportedly hanging himself from the balcony of his hotel room in Phuket. Authorities are investigating the cause of death, and there are no signs of foul play.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355798-argentinian-man-found-dead-in-hotel-room-in-phuket/

 

Body of Homeless Man Discovered After Monitor Lizard Sighted With Body Part
 

 

A decomposed body was discovered near a canal embankment in Samut Prakan after workers spotted a monitor lizard carrying a body part and running into the water. Authorities estimate that the man had been dead for one to two weeks. A lottery ticket was found in his possession.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355800-body-of-homeless-man-discovered-after-monitor-lizard-sighted-with-body-part/

 

Son Kills Father in Fit of Rage, Regrets His Actions and Seeks Redemption in Next Life
 

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An incident unfolded in Nakhon Si Thammarat on March 25, when a 25-year-old man, identified as Donusorn, brutally killed his father with an axe during a heated argument at their home in the village of Kanabnak, Pak Phanang District.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355801-son-kills-father-in-fit-of-rage-regrets-his-actions-and-seeks-redemption-in-next-life/

 

Robber Steals Gold Worth 1.5 Million Baht from Bangkok Mall

 

 

 

A man disguised as a food delivery worker staged a daring gold heist at a jewellery store inside a shopping mall in Bangkok, making off with six gold necklaces weighing a total of 30 baht and valued at approximately 1.5 million baht.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355802-robber-steals-gold-worth-15-million-baht-from-bangkok-mall/

 

Lorry Crashes into Power Poles and Bursts into Flames, Killing Driver in Saraburi

 

A lorry driver was killed after his vehicle is believed to have suffered brake failure, crashed into high-voltage power poles, and burst into flames in Phra Phutthabat district, Saraburi.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355803-lorry-crashes-into-power-poles-and-bursts-into-flames-killing-driver-in-saraburi/

 

Drunken American Tourist Found Sleeping in the Middle of a Jomtien Road
 

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Rescue workers in Pattaya faced a frustrating ordeal when a heavily intoxicated American tourist was found lying in the middle of a road, refusing assistance and insisting he was simply trying to sleep.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355804-drunken-american-tourist-found-sleeping-in-the-middle-of-a-jomtien-road/

 

Thai Tourism Fears Loom as Casino Debate Heats Up

 

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Legalising casinos in Thailand could scare off Chinese tourists, warns MPs. The opposition claims this controversial move wasn't on the election menu. Could it upset Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's government?

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355805-thai-tourism-fears-loom-as-casino-debate-heats-up/