THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 2 April 2025

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Thailand's 2025 Military Draft: Pride, Dreams, and Gender Identity

 

Picture courtesy of NBC News

 

On the first day of Thailand's 2025 military draft in Uthai Thani Province, diverse stories unfolded against a backdrop of anticipation and tradition. At the Nong Kha Yang District Office, two young men achieved their childhood dreams, volunteering eagerly to join the military ranks as professional soldiers. Their aspirations were lauded by Colonel Prapass Klanghon as they stepped confidently into a lifelong commitment to national service.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1356440-thailands-2025-military-draft-pride-dreams-and-gender-identity/

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Parking Chaos in Pattaya Ignites Local Outrage Over Vanishing Pavements

 

Pictures courtesy of Pattaya Mail

 

Pattaya's residents are at their wits' end as pavements across the city are being swallowed by illegally parked cars and motorbikes. With footpaths resembling more a dealership than a walkway, community members are decrying the lax enforcement that has emboldened this unruly behaviour.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1356452-parking-chaos-in-pattaya-ignites-local-outrage-over-vanishing-pavements/

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Police Inspector Arrested in Thailand’s 2 Million Methamphetamine Pills Bust

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon

 

In northeast Thailand, a police inspector was apprehended for his involvement in a major drug trafficking operation. The sting operation, conducted by Region 3 police along Route 24 in the Nong Bunnak district of Nakhon Ratchasima, thwarted the transport of two million methamphetamine pills.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1356453-police-inspector-arrested-in-thailand’s-2-million-methamphetamine-pills-bust/

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Thailand Urged to Certify Hotel Safety Amid Post-Quake Tourism Concerns

 

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In the wake of recent earthquakes, private sector organisations are pressing the Thai government to issue safety certifications for hotels to boost tourist confidence. Tourism and Sports Minister Suwang Theinthong recently discussed these matters with various stakeholders, fearing a potential decline in tourist numbers due to the seismic events.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1356442-thailand-urged-to-certify-hotel-safety-amid-post-quake-tourism-concerns/

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Pizza-Selling Couple Arrested for Gold Shop Robbery in Phuket

 

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A couple who ran a pizza stall at local markets in Phuket have been arrested for snatching a gold bracelet worth over 100,000 baht from a well-known jewellery shop. They later confessed, saying they committed the crime to support their struggling family.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356483-pizza-selling-couple-arrested-for-gold-shop-robbery-in-phuket/

 

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Pattaya Raid Nets Hong Kong Mafia Member Wanted for Murder

 

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A Hong Kong mafia figure linked to a drug dispute killing has been arrested in Pattaya, where he was hiding with his Thai girlfriend. Collaboration between Thai and Hong Kong authorities led to his capture.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1356485-pattaya-raid-nets-hong-kong-mafia-member-wanted-for-murder/

 

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Motorbike Crashes into Canal at High Speed, One Dead, One Seriously Injured

 

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A high-speed motorbike crash in Ayutthaya has left a woman dead and a man seriously injured after their lost control of their vehicle and plunged into a roadside canal.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356484-motorbike-crashes-into-canal-at-high-speed-one-dead-one-seriously-injured/

 

 

 

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Teenager Found Asleep in Car with Guns, Ammunition, Explosives, and Drugs

 

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A routine police check in Nonthaburi led to a shocking discovery when officers woke a 19-year-old man sleeping in his car, only to find an arsenal of weapons, ammunition, explosives, and illegal drugs inside.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356486-teenager-found-asleep-in-car-with-guns-ammunition-explosives-and-drugs/

 

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Two Schoolboys Seriously Injured in Motorbike Collision with Pickup Truck
 

Picture captured from CCTV.

 

Two schoolboys suffered serious injuries after their motorbike crashed into the rear of a pickup truck that made a sudden turn in Tak Fa district, Nakhon Sawan.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356487-two-schoolboys-seriously-injured-in-motorbike-collision-with-pickup-truck/

 

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Man, 64, Reenacts Brutal Murder of girlfriend in Rubber Plantation
 

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Police have led a 64-year-old man through a crime scene reenactment after he confessed to murdering one of his partners in a rubber plantation in Betong district, Yala. The suspect, Mr. Weerasak, admitted to the crime and revealed his motive.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356488-man-64-reenacts-brutal-murder-of-girlfriend-in-rubber-plantation/

 

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Man Sets Fire to Own Home in Drug-Fuelled Rage

 

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A 27-year-old man in Maha Sarakham set fire to his own home after becoming enraged with his mother for not cooking him a meal quickly enough. The suspect, who was under the influence of methamphetamine and alcohol, admitted to starting the fire out of frustration, leading to the complete destruction of the house.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356489-man-sets-fire-to-own-home-in-drug-fuelled-rage/

 

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Motorbike Taxi Rider Fined & Suspended for Overcharging Passengers After Earthquake
 

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The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has penalised a motorcycle taxi rider on 1 April, for overcharging passengers in the aftermath of an earthquake, imposing a fine of 3,000 baht and suspending his licence for one month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1356490-motorbike-taxi-rider-fined-suspended-for-overcharging-passengers-after-earthquake/

 

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Man Arrested After Over 11 Years on the Run for Axe Attack on Bus Driver

 

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Police from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) have arrested a 57-year-old man on 1 April, who had been on the run for over 11 years after attacking a bus driver with an axe, allegedly over a love affair.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356492-man-arrested-after-over-11-years-on-the-run-for-axe-attack-on-bus-driver/

 

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Photo of Bangkok Governor Alone at Collapse Site Sparks Reflection

 

Picture courtesy of Siam Rath

 

On the evening of 1st April, at the incident command centre in Chatuchak, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt addressed a photo circulating of him sitting alone atop a car park at the collapsed building site.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1356493-photo-of-bangkok-governor-alone-at-collapse-site-sparks-reflection/

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Lao National Arrested for Riding Motorcycle Taxi in Bangkok
 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

Immigration officers have arrested a foreign national for illegally working as a motorcycle taxi driver, an occupation reserved for Thai citizens.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356495-lao-national-arrested-for-riding-motorcycle-taxi-in-bangkok/

 

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Four-Year-Old Girl Accidentally Shoots Herself While Playing with Homemade Gun
 

 

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A four-year-old girl was rushed to hospital after accidentally shooting herself in the thigh while playing with a homemade gun she found in her father’s bedroom.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356496-four-year-old-girl-accidentally-shoots-herself-while-playing-with-homemade-gun/

 

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Scammers Exploit Earthquake with Fake Donation Appeals

 

Picture courtesy of Siam Rath

 

Following the recent earthquake in Thailand, authorities are warning the public to stay vigilant against scammers who exploit such disasters.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1356497-scammers-exploit-earthquake-with-fake-donation-appeals/

 

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One Dead, One Seriously Injured in Motorbike Collision with Pickup Truck
 

 

A motorbike rider was killed and his passenger seriously injured after a high-speed collision with a pickup truck at a traffic light junction in Bang Lamung, Chonburi late night, on 1 April.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356498-one-dead-one-seriously-injured-in-motorbike-collision-with-pickup-truck/

 

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Thai Cabinet Gives Green Light to Electricity Cost Cut

 

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In a move to ease financial strain, Thailand's cabinet has greenlit a reduction in electricity charges from 4.15 baht to 3.99 baht per kilowatt-hour. This decision, targeting the billing period from May 1 to August 31, aims to lessen the financial burden on households and businesses.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1356477-thai-cabinet-gives-green-light-to-electricity-cost-cut/

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Four Chinese Nationals Jailed for Theft at Collapsed Building Site in Bangkok

 

Picture courtesy of Thai Rath

 

BANGKOK - In a recent ruling, the Phra Nakhon Nuea District Court sentenced four Chinese men to one month in prison and a 3,000 baht fine each for illegally removing documents from the State Audit Office building.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1356499-four-chinese-nationals-jailed-for-theft-at-collapsed-building-site-in-bangkok/

 

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Earthquake Causes Damage Across 23 Districts in Chiang Mai

 

Pictures courtesy of Amarin TV

 

Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand, faced tremors that disrupted lives as a massive earthquake shook 23 of its 25 districts. Friday’s quake, originating from Mandalay, Myanmar, left the city rattled, though miraculously, no injuries or fatalities were reported. The authorities have leapt into action, assessing the aftermath with focus and precision.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1356479-earthquake-causes-damage-across-23-districts-in-chiang-mai/

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Thai government reassures safety after Bangkok building collapse

 

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The Thai government is ramping up efforts to bolster international confidence in the country following March 28 earthquake, according to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1356480-thai-government-reassures-safety-after-bangkok-building-collapse/

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Tragic Death of Thai Woman After Accidentally Swallowing Denture

 

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A tragic incident unfolded in Lampang yesterday as a Thai woman met her untimely death after swallowing her dentures. The 67-year-old woman, identified as Moi, collapsed while at a fresh market where she was working.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1356481-tragic-death-of-thai-woman-after-accidentally-swallowing-denture/

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Earthquake Shakes Thailand’s Economy: Short-Term Trouble Looms

 

A Thai army soldier stand guard as heavy earthmovers are employed to clear the debris at the site of an under-construction high-rise building that collapsed after an earthquake in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, March, 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

 

An earthquake in Mandalay, Myanmar, rocked Thailand on Friday, causing tremors felt across the country. Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat confirms the tremors will affect Thailand's economy in the short term, especially the property sector. Despite this, the ministry sticks to its 3% GDP growth goal for the year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1356482-earthquake-shakes-thailand’s-economy-short-term-trouble-looms/

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Thailand Tourism Shake-Up: New Safety Focus After Quake

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Thailand is revamping its tourism strategy in the wake of a recent earthquake, aiming to restore confidence and address the dipping Chinese tourist market.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1356503-thailand-tourism-shake-up-new-safety-focus-after-quake/

 

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Drunken Hungarian Man Sparks Chaos at Building Collapse Site

 

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A Hungarian man, reportedly under the influence, caused a scene at the site of a collapsed building, claiming his friends were trapped underneath the debris. He was eventually subdued by authorities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1356513-drunken-hungarian-man-sparks-chaos-at-building-collapse-site/

 

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Power Quake Shakes Thailand but Electricity Supply Stands Firm

 

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The March 28 quake brought technical hitches to Thailand's power grid, yet electricity transmission emerged unscathed, proving the nation's power security is rock-solid, as per the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1356529-power-quake-shakes-thailand-but-electricity-supply-stands-firm/

 

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Thailand at Risk of More Unpredictable Earthquakes, Experts Warn

 

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At a recent seminar, academics highlighted Thailand's ongoing vulnerability to earthquakes, emphasising the unpredictability of when and where they might occur. This discussion took place during the 32nd "Chula the Impact" seminar at Chulalongkorn University.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1356556-thailand-at-risk-of-more-unpredictable-earthquakes-experts-warn/

 

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Bangkok Building Collapse: Rescue Teams Hunt for 72 Missing Workers

 

 

In the heart of Bangkok's Chatuchak district, a tragic scene unfolds as rescue teams relentlessly search for 72 construction workers still missing after the catastrophic collapse of an under-construction 30-story building. The State Audit Office structure crumbled last Friday, March 28, following a severe 8.2-magnitude earthquake near Mandalay, Myanmar. The tremors were felt widely, including in Thailand’s Mae Hong Son province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1356557-bangkok-building-collapse-rescue-teams-hunt-for-72-missing-workers/

 

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Police Dismiss Viral Motorcycle Stunt Video Claims in Pattaya

 

Photo via Facebook/ BiGone Yoou

 

A viral video circulating on Thai social media has sparked controversy, depicting a couple engaging in a dangerous motorcycle stunt. However, police have clarified that the incident did not occur in Pattaya, as rumours initially suggested.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1356558-police-dismiss-viral-motorcycle-stunt-video-claims-in-pattaya/