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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 1 May 2025
Man Stabs Ex-Wife to Death After She Rejects Reconciliation, Then Attempts Suicide Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A 50-year-old man stabbed his ex-wife to death in Chonburi province after she rejected his attempt to rekindle their relationship, citing her commitment to a new partner. The suspect later tried to take his own life but survived with critical injuries. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359357-man-stabs-ex-wife-to-death-after-she-rejects-reconciliation-then-attempts-suicide/ -
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Tourism Thailand Vows to End Dual Pricing Amid Growing Tourist Backlash
Yeah . . . not holding my breath. -
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Tourism Thailand Vows to End Dual Pricing Amid Growing Tourist Backlash
FILE photo for reference only Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports has committed to tackling notorious dual pricing practices following widespread complaints from foreign tourists. Minister Sorawong Thienthong vowed to eliminate unfair pricing schemes after a significant meeting with tourism industry leaders and assorted agencies on Wednesday. The ministry's heightened response stemmed from a viral social media article entitled “Where Have Foreign Tourists Gone?” published last April, which showcased concerns from foreigners and expats. The article was sparked by a Bangkok Post piece on dipping tourist numbers and drew over 1,800 comments on Facebook. Complaints pointed at various issues, including tourists' safety fears, widespread overcharging, and ongoing intimidation by transnational crime groups in popular tourist hotspots. In a move to address these issues promptly, Minister Sorawong has set up direct case reporting from police to his desk for all tourist-related incidents. Tourists can also use the Thailand Tourist Police app or visit the designated tourist assistance centres now operational in each province for support. Acknowledging the grievances, particularly about higher accommodation fees, Mr Sorawong cited seasonal price fluctuations and global airfare increases due to aircraft shortages as contributing factors. The minister assured better regulation of tourism scams and pledged to ensure equitable pricing for both Thai citizens and international visitors by scrapping dual pricing altogether. Despite a slight 0.2% dip in foreign tourist arrivals over the past four months, tourism revenue has risen by 5% year-on-year, as shown by ministry data. The ministry has also responded to the Airlines Association of Thailand's call for more governmental support by requesting the Ministry of Transport to expand flight slots at major airports, including options for chartered flights. In conclusion, while tourist arrival numbers have waned slightly, efforts are being made to boost fairness and safety in the tourist experience, promising a brighter outlook for Thailand's tourism industry. Related topic: Rising Prices, Broken Systems Dim Thailand’s Tourist Charm https://aseannow.com/topic/1359304-rising-prices-broken-systems-dim-thailand’s-tourist-charm/ Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-05-01- 1
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Crime Man Stabs Ex-Wife to Death After She Rejects Reconciliation, Then Attempts Suicide
Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A 50-year-old man stabbed his ex-wife to death in Chonburi province after she rejected his attempt to rekindle their relationship, citing her commitment to a new partner. The suspect later tried to take his own life but survived with critical injuries. Police in Bo Win, Si Racha District, received the report at around 22:30 on 29 April. Officers from Bo Win Police Station, led by Pol Lt Col Kanoknan Suksri, along with rescue volunteers from the Silatham Ban Bueng Foundation, responded to the scene, a raised single-storey rented house in Moo 7, Bo Win Subdistrict. Inside, officers discovered the body of 51-year-old Ms. Wannapha lying on her back with eight stab wounds to her chest. Nearby was Mr. Den, 50, suffering from ten self-inflicted stab wounds to his own chest. He was found barely conscious and was rushed to Laem Chabang Hospital in critical condition. Initial investigations revealed that Mr. Den was the victim’s ex-husband. The two had separated in 2023, and Ms. Wannapha had since moved on, living with her new husband in the rented home for nearly two years. Mr. Den had reportedly made several attempts to reconcile, but his advances were repeatedly rejected. On the night of the incident, it is believed that Mr. Den once again attempted to win her back. When she refused, he allegedly flew into a rage and attacked her with a knife he had brought with him. After fatally stabbing her, he then turned the weapon on himself in a failed suicide attempt. The victim’s current husband, Mr. Sanya, 50, told authorities that he was unaware his partner’s ex-husband had been visiting or making contact. He stated that the couple had a loving relationship and that nothing seemed out of the ordinary in the days leading up to the attack. Rescue workers have transferred the victim’s body to Laem Chabang Hospital for autopsy and storage. Meanwhile, police have stationed officers at Mr. Den’s bedside to prevent any escape attempts as he recovers under medical supervision. Criminal charges are expected once he regains consciousness. Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-05-10. -
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Travel Rising Prices, Broken Systems Dim Thailand’s Tourist Charm
Think your math is a bit of. 1000 times would price that Pad thai 50 000 thb in Us or Europe. 50 000 thb is around 1645 US$. Stop posting pure BS -
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Woke Art on the Rails: Avanti’s Diversity Trains Spark Debate Over Priorities
A newly unveiled train design by Avanti West Coast has ignited a national debate, with some praising the celebration of diversity and others dismissing it as political woke posturing. The rail operator recently revealed its latest livery—a striking, colourful artwork painted across all seven carriages of one of its new Evero trains. The design, titled Together We Roll, aims to reflect the ethnic diversity of the company’s workforce and the communities it serves. Digital artist Baraka Carberry, the creator of the artwork, described it as a celebration of “scenes of people, culture, colours and joy.” The design, which will begin service this summer, was born out of a suggestion from Avanti’s frontline staff based at London’s Euston station. Carberry, who also designed a Windrush-themed bus for Transport for London, called the project “a living, evolving artwork that has the potential to resonate with the public.” Despite its positive intentions, the initiative has been met with political criticism. Gareth Bacon, the Conservative shadow transport secretary, labelled the move as “virtue-signalling nonsense.” He added, “Avanti West Coast can’t run a train on time, but they can find the time and money for virtue-signalling nonsense. While passengers are stranded on platforms waiting for services that never show up, Avanti are busy patting themselves on the back for colourful train paint jobs. This nonsense won’t fix the delays, cancellations, and endless chaos that Labour have caused with their ‘no-strings’ pay giveaway to the unions. Passengers need functioning rail services and deserve better than this farce.” Avanti, however, defended the move as an important cultural and community-building gesture. Kathryn O’Brien, Avanti’s customer experience director, said, “Nothing like this has been seen on the UK’s railways. We’re incredibly proud of this unique train and who it represents. By bringing to life the vibrant communities we serve and our employees, we hope to highlight the many people of different cultures, backgrounds and heritage who have a connection to the railway. This vibrant train marks our latest step towards this by sparking conversations about ethnicity and bringing a sense of togetherness across the west coast and beyond.” Government support also came from Lord Hendy, the rail minister, who viewed the initiative as a step in the right direction. “Diversity is key to the success of any industry, and creative work like this goes a long way in sparking conversations, encouraging inclusion and may inspire more people to choose a career in rail. We still have a long way to go until we have a railway which reflects the society we live in, but Together We Roll shows Avanti West Coast’s commitment to representing more of the communities they serve, and I look forward to seeing Baraka’s artwork out on the track.” Avanti has declined to comment on the cost of the new livery, leaving some critics to question the balance between symbolic gestures and practical service delivery. Nonetheless, the train will soon roll out across the UK’s rail network, a moving canvas of cultural pride—whether seen as progress or provocation. Adpated by ASEAN Now from The Telegraph 2025-05-01
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