THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 21 April 2025

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Staff Shuttle Bus Destroyed by Fire Near Ayutthaya Temple

 

 

In the early morning of  of 21 April, a staff shuttle bus was completely destroyed by fire on the outbound side of Rojana Road, near the entrance arch of Wat Khan Ham in Khan Ham Subdistrict, Uthai District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358328-staff-shuttle-bus-destroyed-by-fire-near-ayutthaya-temple/

 

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Transport Ministry Orders Investigation Into Fatal Bus Crash in Prachinburi

Pictures courtesy of Matichon.

 

The Ministry of Transport has ordered an urgent investigation into a tragic bus accident that occurred in the early hours of April 21st near the Pu Thon Shrine on Highway 304, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358317-seven-dead-as-runaway-bus-slams-into-trucks-and-bursts-into-flames/#findComment-19746620

 

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Swiss Man Faces Arrest in Phuket Over Alleged Assault on Thai Doctor

 

Photo: Thai News Room

 

An arrest warrant has been issued for Urs Fehr, a 46-year-old Swiss national, following his failure to attend a scheduled court hearing in Phuket. The hearing concerns an alleged assault case involving Dr. Thandao Chandam, who claims Fehr kicked her in February of last year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358350-swiss-man-faces-arrest-in-phuket-over-alleged-assault-on-thai-doctor/

 

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Kerry Katona Reveals Bold Move to Thailand for Personal and Business Rebirth

 

 

Kerry Katona, the former Atomic Kitten singer and well-known British personality, has announced a transformative new chapter of her life, planning to relocate from England to the idyllic surroundings of Thailand. Having recently visited the country, Katona, now 44, shared an emotional narrative of her journey, underlining her affection for Thailand, which she affectionately refers to as her "happy place."

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358353-kerry-katona-reveals-bold-move-to-thailand-for-personal-and-business-rebirth/

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Thailand Bans Corporal Punishment in Landmark Child Rights Move

 

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Thailand has taken a pivotal step towards safeguarding children's rights by amending its Civil and Commercial Code to ban all forms of corporal punishment. This legal reform, published in the Royal Gazette on March 24, has been lauded by child rights advocates as a crucial shift towards changing societal attitudes on parenting.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358356-thailand-bans-corporal-punishment-in-landmark-child-rights-move/

 

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City Hall Under Fire for Inadequate Earthquake Compensation

 

Photo via Bangkok Post

 

Bangkok City Hall is facing criticism over its compensation for home repairs following the March 28 earthquake. Concerns arose after People’s Party MP for Bangkok, Supanat Meenchainan, highlighted the inadequacy of the compensation on social media. During a press conference led by Deputy Bangkok Governor Tavida Kamolvej, it was revealed that in certain instances additional funds may be available for exceptional cases.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358357-city-hall-under-fire-for-inadequate-earthquake-compensation/

 

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Seventeen Injured in Dual Attacks in Narathiwat

 

Site of attack at Waeng district | Photo via Bangkok Post

 

Seventeen people were injured in two violent incidents in Thailand's southern province of Narathiwat on April 20. The attacks, occurring within half an hour of each other, involved a motorcycle bomb explosion and a gun and grenade assault, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358360-seventeen-injured-in-dual-attacks-in-narathiwat/

 

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Rising Egg Prices in Thailand Strain Consumers and Businesses

 

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Thailand is grappling with rising egg prices, particularly impacting provinces such as Nakhon Ratchasima, Buri Ram, and Phitsanulok. This price surge is straining both consumers and businesses as they struggle with increased costs.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358361-rising-egg-prices-in-thailand-strain-consumers-and-businesses/

 

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Partial Remains Found in Bangkok Building Collapse; Identification Underway

 

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Search teams have uncovered partial remains believed to belong to 18 individuals from the debris of a collapsed SAO building in Bangkok. The tragic discovery was confirmed by Suriyachai Rawiwan, director of the Public Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358363-partial-remains-found-in-bangkok-building-collapse-identification-underway/

 

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Substandard Rebar Found in Collapsed Bangkok Building's Construction

 

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Recent tests by the Iron and Steel Institute of Thailand have revealed that rebar samples collected from the collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) building site are substandard. Spokesman for the Industry Ministry, Pongpol Yodmuangcharoen, confirmed today that the tested samples, which include 12mm, 20mm, and 32mm rebar, did not meet the required rigorous standards.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358364-substandard-rebar-found-in-collapsed-bangkok-buildings-construction/

 

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Tourists Use Water Guns to Extinguish Fire at Pattaya's Wan Lai Festival

 

Photo via Channel 7

 

In a remarkable display of quick thinking, tourists attending the Wan Lai Festival in Pattaya used their water guns to extinguish a fire that broke out on a food cart. The incident, which was captured on video and shared by Channel 7, occurred on April 19 around 8pm on Pattaya Beach Road, the last day of the festival.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358365-tourists-use-water-guns-to-extinguish-fire-at-pattayas-wan-lai-festival/

 

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Wife Arrested After Confrontation Over Husband's Infidelity Turns Fatal

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

In a tragic incident in Bangkok's Min Buri district, a confrontation over infidelity led to the death of a woman. The altercation occurred on April 20 at a local resort, where a woman discovered her missing husband with his mistress.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358366-wife-arrested-after-confrontation-over-husbands-infidelity-turns-fatal/

 

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Controversial Photos of Senior Monk Spark Outcry in Nakhon Si Thammarat

 

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A scandal has erupted in Nakhon Si Thammarat’s Ron Phibun district after photos surfaced allegedly showing a senior monk in a compromising position with a woman. The images appear to capture the monk, a subdistrict chief and senior ecclesiastical figure, naked in a bathroom with a woman bathing him, prompting demands from the local community for accountability.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358367-controversial-photos-of-senior-monk-spark-outcry-in-nakhon-si-thammarat/

 

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Man Arrested on Train After Fabricating Shooting Incident in Narathiwat

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A 39-year-old man, identified as Ma-usman, was arrested on a train following an investigation that revealed he had fabricated a story about being shot. It was determined that he had accidentally shot himself, prompting legal actions against him.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358368-man-arrested-on-train-after-fabricating-shooting-incident-in-narathiwat/

 

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Thai Authorities Seize Unapproved Chinese Food Products in Bangkok

 

Photo via KhaoSod

 

In a recent operation in Bangkok, Thai authorities seized over 8,000 pieces of imported food products from China, valued at more than 300,000 baht, due to a lack of Thai FDA approval. These items, including noodles, mala soup, and dried bean curd, were destined for distribution to local restaurants and online sales.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358370-thai-authorities-seize-unapproved-chinese-food-products-in-bangkok/

 

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Tattoo Artist Suspected in Fatal Shooting Incident in Samut Sakhon

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Police in Samut Sakhon are working to issue an arrest warrant for Sang, a 57-year-old tattoo artist, suspected of fatally shooting Chakkrit, 42, on April 19. The incident took place on a road opposite the Baan Ua-Athorn residential area in the Nadee subdistrict.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358373-tattoo-artist-suspected-in-fatal-shooting-incident-in-samut-sakhon/

 

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Thai Woman Accuses Security Guard of Assault at Udon Thani Railway Station

 

Photo via One 31

 

An 18-year-old Thai woman has accused a security guard at Udon Thani Railway Station of sexual assault. The incident allegedly took place in the early hours of April 19, and the guard, 53-year-old Monthian, has denied the allegation, leading to an ongoing investigation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358375-thai-woman-accuses-security-guard-of-assault-at-udon-thani-railway-station/

 

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Pattaya's Laem Bali Hai Pier Enhances Tourist Experience with New Roof

 

Laem Bali Hai Pier | Photo via Pattaya mail

 

Visitors to Koh Larn from Pattaya can now enjoy a more comfortable wait at Laem Bali Hai Pier, thanks to a newly installed roof over the ferry boarding area. This addition provides much-needed shade and protection from the sun, addressing long-standing complaints regarding the lack of shelter at the pier.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358376-pattayas-laem-bali-hai-pier-enhances-tourist-experience-with-new-roof/

 

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Transport Company Employee Arrested for Stealing Sacred Amulets Worth 16 Million Baht

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A 36-year-old employee of a transport company in Bangkok, identified as Thanaphat, has been arrested for allegedly stealing Ai Khai amulets valued at 16 million baht. Trusted with the keys to the storage room, he reportedly exploited his access to commit the thefts.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358377-transport-company-employee-arrested-for-stealing-sacred-amulets-worth-16-million-baht/

 

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Family Accuses Thai Police of Excessive Force in Fatal Shooting Incident

 

Photo via Channel 8

 

A confrontation at a traffic checkpoint in Nakhon Nayok has sparked controversy after Thai police officers fatally shot a man believed to be fleeing the scene. Arnon “Beer” Ngamroop, 29, was killed during the incident, leading his family to accuse the police of power misuse.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358379-family-accuses-thai-police-of-excessive-force-in-fatal-shooting-incident/

 

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