THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 24 April 2025

[webfact]

Staggering 80% of Thai Army Conscripts Battling Drug Addiction

 

File photo for reference only

 

In a startling revelation, Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong announced that up to 80% of men conscripted for compulsory military service in Thailand each year are grappling with drug addiction.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358700-staggering-80-of-thai-army-conscripts-battling-drug-addiction/

[snoop1130]

Pattaya's New Parking Rules: A Bid to Untangle Congestion

 

 

Motorists navigating the bustling streets of Pattaya may need to rethink their parking strategies. In an effort to alleviate the city's notorious traffic congestion, Pattaya City has introduced new parking regulations on South Pattaya Road and Thepprasit Road, with a focus on establishing no-parking zones and day-specific parking rules.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358701-pattayas-new-parking-rules-a-bid-to-untangle-congestion/

 

[snoop1130]

Thailand Cracks Down on E-Cigarette Smokers Amid Health Concerns

 

File photo for reference only

 

The Thai government is intensifying its crackdown on e-cigarettes, focusing not just on smugglers and distributors but also on users. Officials have warned that e-cigarette smokers could now face charges for receiving smuggled goods, a stern measure aiming to discourage the rising trend of vaping, particularly among the youth.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358702-thailand-cracks-down-on-e-cigarette-smokers-amid-health-concerns/

 

[snoop1130]

Thailand Loses Top Spot to Vietnam for Chinese Tourists: A Call for Action

 

Photo courtesy of Vietnam Economic Times

 

In a recent tourism shake-up, Vietnam has surpassed Thailand as the leading Southeast Asian destination for Chinese tourists in the first quarter of the year. The Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) has called for urgent government action to lower travel costs and enhance Thailand’s tourism appeal to win back visitors.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358705-thailand-loses-top-spot-to-vietnam-for-chinese-tourists-a-call-for-action/

 

[snoop1130]

Thailand Targets High-Risk Sectors in Nominee Business Crackdown

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

The Commerce Ministry of Thailand has intensified its strategy to clamp down on nominee-based businesses within the country. This updated inspection approach, led by Auramon Supthaweethum, Director General of the Department of Business Development (DBD), zeroes in on six high-risk sectors, focusing on foreign entities using Thai nationals as nominees to mask their ownership.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358710-thailand-targets-high-risk-sectors-in-nominee-business-crackdown/

 

[snoop1130]

Thailand Makes Strides in Coral Bleaching Recovery Efforts

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) in Thailand has successfully rehabilitated over 60% of coral reefs affected by bleaching since the previous year. This significant recovery signals hope for Thailand's coral ecosystems, which had been severely impacted by rising sea temperatures.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358711-thailand-makes-strides-in-coral-bleaching-recovery-efforts/

 

[snoop1130]

 Woman Arrested in Exam Cheating Scandal at Chulalongkorn University

 

Photo: Bangkok Post

 

In a startling incident at Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Law, a woman has been arrested for her alleged role in an exam cheating scheme involving a former police general. The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau reported that Kanittha Lertbanjerdwong was apprehended in Bangkok's Bang Bon district on Wednesday, following an arrest warrant issued by the Bangkok South Criminal Court.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358712-woman-arrested-in-exam-cheating-scandal-at-chulalongkorn-university/

 

[snoop1130]

14 Million Baht Fraud Jolts Parliament’s Savings Cooperative

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

A financial scandal has erupted at Parliament as 14 million baht mysteriously vanished from the Parliamentary Official Saving and Credit Cooperative. Despite the alarming nature of the embezzlement, House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha has reassured stakeholders that there is no need for panic, asserting that the cooperative’s operations and members remain unaffected.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358714-14-million-baht-fraud-jolts-parliament’s-savings-cooperative/

 

[snoop1130]

Knife Dispute Over Restaurant Bill Leaves South Korean with Hand Injury - video

 

Photo via Facebook/ เก็บข่าวพัทยา

 

A tense situation unfolded in Pattaya, resulting in a South Korean man, Mugyeom, sustaining a serious hand injury after an altercation with a group of Thai women over a restaurant bill. The incident took place in a small alley near Pattaya Walking Street around 9 am on April 23.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358715-knife-dispute-over-restaurant-bill-leaves-south-korean-with-hand-injury-video/

 

[snoop1130]

Pakistani Conman Arrested in Thailand After Decade-Long Identity Scam

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

In a remarkable case of identity fraud, a 41-year-old Pakistani man known as Zeshan has been apprehended in Bangkok after living in Thailand for over ten years using the stolen identity of a deceased Thai national. The arrest was executed by officers from Thailand’s Crime Suppression Division on April 24, following a warrant issued by the Criminal Court.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358716-pakistani-conman-arrested-in-thailand-after-decade-long-identity-scam/

 

[snoop1130]

Chinese Tourist Critically Injured in High-Speed Motorbike Crash in Pattaya

 

Pictures courtesy of The Pattaya News

 

A midnight thrill ride turned tragic for a Chinese tourist in Pattaya, as he crashed his high-powered motorcycle into a utility pole, leaving him in critical condition. The dramatic accident unfolded at 5.16 am on April 23 in Soi Chaloem Phrakiat 3.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358717-chinese-tourist-critically-injured-in-high-speed-motorbike-crash-in-pattaya/

 

[snoop1130]

 

Substandard Steel Seized and Workers Detained in Chon Buri Raid

 

File photo for reference only

 

Authorities in Chon Buri have confiscated substandard steel valued at 11.5 million baht from a local plant operated by the Chon Buri Special Steel Group, a Chinese-funded firm. The raid not only uncovered deficient steel but also identified six Chinese workers without proper work permits, leading to their detention and pending deportation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358718-substandard-steel-seized-and-workers-detained-in-chon-buri-raid/

 

[snoop1130]

Police Bust Illegal Cannabis Operation Concealing Goods in Bread Tins

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

In a significant drug bust, Bang Kaeo Police officers apprehended a group involved in the illicit sale of cannabis flowers cunningly packed in bread tins and sold online. During the operation, authorities seized over 500 kilogrammes of cannabis, valued at more than 5 million baht (US$149,020).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358719-police-bust-illegal-cannabis-operation-concealing-goods-in-bread-tins/

 

[snoop1130]

Notorious Gambling Operator Linked to Academic Scandal in Bangkok

 

Picture courtesy of MGR Online

 

In a complex web of deceit intertwining academia and illegal gambling, investigators have uncovered evidence linking a gambling website operator to an academic scandal involving a police general. This revelation emerged yesterday at the Technology Crime Suppression Division 1, where Police Major General Siriwat Deephor announced the arrest of 53-year-old Kanittha in Bangkok's Bang Bon district.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358721-notorious-gambling-operator-linked-to-academic-scandal-in-bangkok/

 

[snoop1130]

 AI Blamed for Fake Nude Photo of Thai Professor in Social Media Scandal

 

Photo via Facebook/ บิ๊กเกรียน

 

A Thai university professor has pointed fingers at artificial intelligence for a doctored nude image of himself circulating on social media. The controversy unfolded after a Facebook news page, Big Kren, reported on a group called OutdoorHDY, allegedly producing pornographic content at various public sites in Songkhla province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358724-ai-blamed-for-fake-nude-photo-of-thai-professor-in-social-media-scandal/

 

[snoop1130]

Grateful Thai Father Thanks Pharmacist for Life-Saving Free Medicine - video

 

Photo via TikTok/ @aoffyza.1842

 

A heartfelt moment unfolded in Samut Sakhon province when a Thai father and his daughter returned to a local pharmacy to express their gratitude for life-saving medicine provided free of charge. The touching story was shared by Aoffy, the owner and pharmacist of Baan Look Moo Drug Store, on her TikTok account, @aoffyza.1842, quickly garnering widespread appreciation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358725-grateful-thai-father-thanks-pharmacist-for-life-saving-free-medicine-video/

 

[snoop1130]

Teen Arrested for Fatal Abuse of Adopted Four-Year-Old in Prachin Buri

 

The biological son (right) and his father (left). | Photo via Facebook/ เจ๊ม้อย v+

 

An 18-year-old Thai teenager has been arrested in Prachin Buri province for the tragic death of a four-year-old boy, Kao, who was reported lifeless with multiple wounds and bruises. The suspect, identified as Ing, admitted to the abuse, driven by jealousy towards the attention the boy received from his adoptive father, Rattana Saengsuwimon.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358726-teen-arrested-for-fatal-abuse-of-adopted-four-year-old-in-prachin-buri/ 

 

[snoop1130]

Man Arrested for Fatal Stabbing After Noise Complaint Escalates in Bangkok

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A 29-year-old man, identified as Jeerapat or "Beer," was arrested at Bhumibol Hospital's emergency room in Bangkok following a fatal altercation with his 64-year-old neighbour, Sorask. The conflict arose over the noise from Jeerapat's motorcycle, reportedly due to engine problems requiring constant revving.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358727-man-arrested-for-fatal-stabbing-after-noise-complaint-escalates-in-bangkok/

 

[snoop1130]

Phuket Marathon 2025 Prepares for Record-Breaking Event with Global Runners

 

Photos courtesy of Ahotu

 

Runners worldwide are gearing up for the 2025 Laguna Phuket Marathon, expected to be the largest yet, with over 8,000 participants from 50 countries. Officially launched by Phuket Governor Sopon Suwannarat and Laguna Phuket’s Managing Director Paul Wilson at a press conference in Bangkok on April 23, the event promises an unforgettable weekend filled with athletic challenge and Phuket's stunning natural beauty.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358728-phuket-marathon-2025-prepares-for-record-breaking-event-with-global-runners/