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Thailand Faces High Road Fatalities as Songkran Safety Measures Launch

 

 

A recent World Health Organisation (WHO) and Statista report has placed Thailand among the top countries for road accident fatalities, recording a staggering death rate of 25.4 per 100,000 people annually. This drastically surpasses the global average and places Thailand alongside nations like Guinea, Libya, and Kenya in terms of road traffic mortality.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357903-thailand-faces-high-road-fatalities-as-songkran-safety-measures-launch/

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Topless Dancing at Songkran Spurs Cultural Image Controversy

 

Picture courtesy of อีซ้อขยี้ข่าว : อีซ้อ Facebook

 

A recent incident in Nakhon Ratchasima has ignited a debate over cultural values during Thailand's Songkran festival. On the festival's final day, April 15th, a video surfaced showing a transgender woman dancing topless at the bustling Tek Ha intersection, sparking widespread online criticism for allegedly damaging the country's cultural image.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357900-topless-dancing-at-songkran-spurs-cultural-image-controversy/

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Tattooed Tourist Assaulted in Songkran Soaking Incident

 

Picture courtesy of Pattaya News

 

A Songkran celebration on Pattaya's Soi 6 erupted into violence last night when a foreign tourist, attempting to avoid water due to a fresh tattoo, was assaulted. Police are currently hunting for the assailants responsible for the altercation, which ended with the tourist being hospitalised.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357902-tattooed-tourist-assaulted-in-songkran-soaking-incident/

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PM Paetongtarn Named Young Global Leader 2025 by World Economic Forum

 

Picture via Paetongtarn Shinawatra/Facebook

 

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been honoured as a 2025 Young Global Leader (YGL) by the World Economic Forum. The 38-year-old leader has been recognised among the top 114 global figures under 40, confirming her influential role as a changemaker. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357941-pm-paetongtarn-named-young-global-leader-2025-by-world-economic-forum/

 

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Car with Gear Malfunction Jumps Median and Clips Other Vehicles - video

 

Picture courtesy of Thai Rath

 

A dramatic video has emerged online showing a car with a faulty gearbox veering across a central reservation, narrowly avoiding collisions in the Tha Maka area.

 

Fyll story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357943-car-with-gear-malfunction-jumps-median-and-clips-other-vehicles-video/

 

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Drunken Ex-Husband Slashed in Domestic Altercation Outside Pattaya Street Stall
 

Picture courtesy of SiamChon.

 

A violent domestic dispute erupted in the early hours of the morning on the 16 April, resulting in a 41-year-old man sustaining a serious knife injury in Pattaya’s Soi Ko Phai. 
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357944-drunken-ex-husband-slashed-in-domestic-altercation-outside-pattaya-street-stall/

 

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Man Wielding Metal Bar Subdued by Police with Taser in Bangkok Suburb
 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

Police officers in Bangkok successfully subdued a man in a state of frenzy who was attacking residents and damaging property with a four-foot metal bar. The incident took place on the afternoon of April 15 near Soi Lat Phrao 136, extending towards Soi Lat Phrao 132, in the Bang Kapi district.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357945-man-wielding-metal-bar-subdued-by-police-with-taser-in-bangkok-suburb/

 

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Pickup Truck Plunges into Canal – One Dead, Four Injured

 

 

A joyful Songkran celebration turned to disaster. late on April 15 when a pickup truck carrying five men veered off the road and plunged into an irrigation canal in Bang Ban district, Ayutthaya province. The crash resulted in one fatality and four injuries.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357946-pickup-truck-plunges-into-canal-–-one-dead-four-injured/

 

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Landslide at Haew Narok Waterfall in Khao Yai Injures Two Filipino Tourists

 

 

A dramatic landslide at the popular Haew Narok Waterfall in Khao Yai National Park has left two tourists from the Philippines injured.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357947-landslide-at-haew-narok-waterfall-in-khao-yai-injures-two-filipino-tourists/

 

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Manhunt Underway After Gunmen Open Fire at Temple Festival, Injuring Three

Picture captured from CCTV.

 

Police are hunting two armed men after a shocking shooting incident during a traditional Songkran temple festival left three people injured, one of them critically.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357948-manhunt-underway-after-gunmen-open-fire-at-temple-festival-injuring-three/

 

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Dramatic Rescue as Child Pulled to Safety After Falling Down 10-Metre Pipe in Trang

 

 

A dramatic rescue operation unfolded in Trang province after a two-year-old boy accidentally fell into a 10-metre-deep pipe in Wang Wiset district. Rescue workers battled against time and tight conditions to bring the child safely back into his mother’s arms.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357949-dramatic-rescue-as-child-pulled-to-safety-after-falling-down-10-metre-pipe-in-trang/

 

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Influencer ‘Uncle Tony’ Faces Legal Action After Controversial Content in Arab Attire

 

Picture courtesy of Khoasod.

 

Thai social media influencer “Uncle Tony” is facing backlash and possible legal action after posting a promotional video for his restaurant, in which he appeared wearing traditional Arab attire while preparing and encouraging the consumption of roasted pork, a dish prohibited in Islam.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357951-influencer-‘uncle-tony’-faces-legal-action-after-controversial-content-in-arab-attire/

 

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Brazen Attacker Assaults Pork Vendor with Screwdriver and Brick in Chonburi Robbery

 

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In a shocking early-morning robbery, a street vendor in Chonburi was assaulted and robbed by a man pretending to be a customer. The assailant, armed with a screwdriver and a brick, made off with 5,000 baht in cash before fleeing the scene on a motorcycle.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357952-brazen-attacker-assaults-pork-vendor-with-screwdriver-and-brick-in-chonburi-robbery/

 

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Teen Loses Fingers After Ping Pong Bomb Explodes Prematurely

 

Picture courtesy of CH7.

 

A teenage boy from Sungai Kolok in Narathiwat province was rushed to hospital late on April 15 after a homemade “ping pong” bomb exploded in his hand, resulting in the complete loss of his fingers.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357953-teen-loses-fingers-after-ping-pong-bomb-explodes-prematurely/

 

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German Tourists Hit by Songthaew While Using Zebra Crossing in Khao Lak

 

Picture courtesy of Amarin from dash-cam.

 

A foreign tourist family was seriously injured after being struck by a local songthaew, while crossing a zebra crossing in Khao Lak, Phang Nga, raising serious concerns over pedestrian safety in tourist destinations.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357954-german-tourists-hit-by-songthaew-while-using-zebra-crossing-in-khao-lak/

 

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Man High on Glue Sets Fire to Store – Police Refuse to Take Report, Simply Move Him On

 

 

Picture courtesy of Workpoint.

 

A disturbing incident in Rayong has left local residents questioning police procedures after a man high on glue set fire to a local grocery store, only for officers to refuse to take an official complaint and instead promise to move the suspect elsewhere.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357955-man-high-on-glue-sets-fire-to-store-–-police-refuse-to-take-report-simply-move-him-on/

 

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Hunter Accidentally Shoots Himself Dead While Retrieving Dropped Gun

 

Picture courtesy of Workpoint.

 

A 62-year-old man has died after accidentally discharging his firearm while on a hunting trip with friends in Yala province. The incident occurred on the afternoon of 16 April, in Lubo Kalor village, Moo 4, Purong Subdistrict, Krong Pinang District.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357956-hunter-accidentally-shoots-himself-dead-while-retrieving-dropped-gun/

 

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Wild Elephant Found Electrocuted in Orchard
 

Picture courtesy of CH7.

 

A male wild elephant has been found dead in a fruit orchard in Chonburi province, believed to have been electrocuted by a low-hanging power line. The animal was discovered without its tusks, though officials confirmed there were no signs of poaching or foul play.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357957-wild-elephant-found-electrocuted-in-orchard/

 

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Lampang Man Dies After Falling from Tree While Harvesting Honey, Attacked by Swarm of Bees

 

 

A 47-year-old man from Lampang has died after being attacked by a swarm of bees while attempting to collect honey from a tree, causing him to fall to his death.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357958-lampang-man-dies-after-falling-from-tree-while-harvesting-honey-attacked-by-swarm-of-bees/

 

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Suspect Who Shot Thai Police Officer Found Dead in Border River
 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

The manhunt for a suspect who fatally shot a Thai police officer has come to a grim end after a bloated body believed to be that of the gunman was discovered floating in the Hueang River, which marks the border between Thailand and Laos.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357959-suspect-who-shot-thai-police-officer-found-dead-in-border-river/

 

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Rider Dies After Plunge From Bangkok Flyover, BMW Parts Found at Scene Suggest Hit-and-Run

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A delivery rider has died after being thrown from a flyover during a suspected hit-and-run incident in the Bang Pakok area of Bangkok on the morning of 16 April. Police believe a BMW may have been involved in the collision before fleeing the scene.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357960-rider-dies-after-plunge-from-bangkok-flyover-bmw-parts-found-at-scene-suggest-hit-and-run/

 

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Karaoke Bar Worker Discards Newborn’s Body in Bin

 

 

A distressing discovery marred the Songkran holiday in Chonburi province, after the body of a newborn baby was found dumped in a rubbish bin. Police were alerted to the incident at around 19:00 on the evening of 16 April, when residents reported the presence of a black bin bag containing a lifeless infant outside Soi Khao Makok 6 near Wat Chak Nok, Huai Yai subdistrict, Bang Lamung district.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357961-karaoke-bar-worker-discards-newborn’s-body-in-bin/

 

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Illegal Foreign Tour Guides Bypass Thai Law with Bribes

 

FILE photo for reference only courtesy of Thai Rath

 

Illegal foreign tour guides are shaking up Thailand's tourism industry by dodging the rules and bribing officials. The Professional Tourist Guides Association of Thailand has raised red flags about this persistent issue affecting top tourist spots.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1357962-illegal-foreign-tour-guides-bypass-thai-law-with-bribes/

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Three Escape Car Inferno on Elevated Expressway

 

A late-night blaze engulfed a Toyota saloon car on the Borommaratchachonnani elevated expressway, leaving three people injured and bringing traffic to a standstill as firefighters battled the flames.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357974-three-escape-car-inferno-on-elevated-expressway/

 

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Thailand’s Songkran: 200 Deaths Mark '7 Dangerous Days' of Festival

 

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As Thailand's Songkran festival, the traditional Thai New Year, unfolds, the joyous celebration has been overshadowed by a grim reality. The Road Safety Centre reports that the death toll has climbed to 200, with over 1,300 injuries during the first six days of the festival, putting a spotlight on the country's persistent road safety challenges.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358014-thailand’s-songkran-200-deaths-mark-7-dangerous-days-of-festival/

 

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Drunken Assault Shocks Pattaya as Tourist Attacked Unprovoked

 

Picture courtesy of Expedia

 

In the early hours of April 17th, a Pakistani tourist's peaceful morning walk on Pattaya Klang Beach took a shocking turn when he was assaulted without reason by an intoxicated Thai man. The incident unfolded at 4:40 am, leaving the 35-year-old visitor, Mohammad Iqbal, stunned and bleeding.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358015-drunken-assault-shocks-pattaya-as-tourist-attacked-unprovoked/

 

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Drunk Tourist Turns Pattaya Street into Vehicular Mayhem

 

Picture courtesy of Channel 3 News

 

In a bizarre turn of events early this morning, a Chinese tourist, Wang Yunbin, created a scene of vehicular chaos on Pattaya's Third Road. The 32-year-old, visibly intoxicated, lost control of his black pickup truck, smashing it into parked motorbikes and a car before vomiting and passing out behind the wheel.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358016-drunk-tourist-turns-pattaya-street-into-vehicular-mayhem/

 

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Naked Man Stirs Phuket Market, Raises Mental Health Concerns

 

Pictures courtesy of The Phuket News

 

In a surprising turn of events, shoppers at a Phuket market were greeted by an unexpected sight yesterday morning as a naked man casually wandered the bustling streets in the Tha Ruea area. The incident unfolded near a fresh market and the Bangkok Bank branch, sparking discussions among startled onlookers.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358017-naked-man-stirs-phuket-market-raises-mental-health-concerns/

 

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Road Rage Scandal: Politician's Son in BMW Causes Devastating Crash - video

 

Photo via Facebook/ เฮียขับรถ

 

In Pathum Thani, central Thailand, a severe road rage incident involving a local political figure's son has captivated public attention and sparked outrage. On 16th April, dashcam footage spread across social media showed a white BMW sedan forcing a black pickup truck into a violent crash on a motorway. The footage was shared by the Facebook page Here on Board, illuminating an altercation that has left one man severely injured.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358018-road-rage-scandal-politicians-son-in-bmw-causes-devastating-crash-video/

 

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Thailand's AI Robocop Debuts at Songkran Water Festival

 

Pictures courtesy of The Nation

 

Thailand has unveiled its latest innovation in law enforcement: AI Police Cyborg 1.0, making its grand debut at the lively Songkran water festival on Tonson Road in Nakhon Pathom. The futuristic robot, an artificial intelligence-powered police figure, left both locals and tourists in awe as it carried out its security duties during one of Thailand's most spirited events.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358019-thailands-ai-robocop-debuts-at-songkran-water-festival/