THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 30 April 2025

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Nudity Scandal on Thai Beach Fuels Calls for Tourist Behaviour Crackdown

 

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Thailand's image as a sun-soaked haven was marred once again after a pair of Polish tourists were caught embracing and sunbathing completely nude on Koh Pha Ngan, sparking outrage among locals. The incident, occurring today, has intensified demands for stricter measures against unruly tourist conduct as the nudist escapade unfolded before bewildered onlookers and involved police intervention.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359199-nudity-scandal-on-thai-beach-fuels-calls-for-tourist-behaviour-crackdown/

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Bristol Chef Leaves Thai Hospital After Devastating Road Crash

 

Picture courtesy of The Daily Mail

 

Ricky Eury, a beloved figure in Bristol's food scene and the mastermind behind the award-nominated Gorilla Thai Kitchens, is on a tumultuous road to recovery after a horrific road accident in Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359198-bristol-chef-leaves-thai-hospital-after-devastating-road-crash/

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Thailand Sees Tourism Uptick but Faces Competitive Challenges

 

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Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports reported a modest increase in foreign tourist arrivals, registering 11.84 million visitors this year—a 0.12% rise compared to the same period last year. Among these, tourists from China made up a significant portion, numbering 1.6 million. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359204-thailand-sees-tourism-uptick-but-faces-competitive-challenges/

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Bangkok Ranks 6th Among World's Most Expat-Friendly Cities

 

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Bangkok has secured its place as one of the world's most expat-friendly cities, according to the latest survey by InterNations. The Thai capital claimed 6th position, showcasing its growing appeal to foreigners seeking new opportunities abroad. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359205-bangkok-ranks-6th-among-worlds-most-expat-friendly-cities/

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Belgian Tourist Causes Chaos in Pattaya Convenience Store, Pays 35,000 Baht in Damages

 

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A 25-year-old Belgian tourist sparked outrage and online debate after a series of chaotic incidents in a Pattaya convenience store went viral on social media. The man, identified only as Mr Mustafa, was captured on video destroying merchandise and behaving erratically before being detained by police. He later agreed to pay 35,000 baht in compensation, and the matter was resolved without further legal action.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359246-belgian-tourist-causes-chaos-in-pattaya-convenience-store-pays-35000-baht-in-damages/

 

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Fugitive Fake Doctor Arrested After Eight Years on the Run for Fatal Injection Incident
 

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Authorities have arrested the owner of an illegal clinic who administered a fatal injection to a patient eight years ago, later admitting he was not a licensed doctor but had merely worked in healthcare settings.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359247-fugitive-fake-doctor-arrested-after-eight-years-on-the-run-for-fatal-injection-incident/

 

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Angler’s Shock as Fishing Line Reels in Security Guard’s Body

 

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A man out fishing received the shock of his life when he discovered he had not hooked a fish but the body of a missing security guard.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359248-angler’s-shock-as-fishing-line-reels-in-security-guard’s-body/

 

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Southern Raids Net 26 Million in Counterfeit Luxury Goods
 

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Authorities have seized over 1,200 counterfeit luxury bags and other fake branded goods valued at more than 26 million baht in a sweeping crackdown across southern Thailand.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359249-southern-raids-net-26-million-in-counterfeit-luxury-goods/

 

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Rail Grinder Incident in Sattahip Leaves Railway Worker Injured
 

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A railway maintenance worker has been injured in an accident involving a rail grinding machine in Sattahip district, Chonburi province. Rescue teams from the Sawang Rojanathammasathan Sattahip Foundation were alerted to the scene and responded promptly, transporting the injured worker to hospital.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359250-rail-grinder-incident-in-sattahip-leaves-railway-worker-injured/

 

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Fake Policeman Caught Impersonating Officer & Attempting to Search Foreigners at Asiatique 
 

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A man impersonating a police officer was arrested on the morning of 29 April, at Asiatique in Bangkok after attempting to search foreign tourists while under the influence of methamphetamine.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359252-fake-policeman-caught-impersonating-officer-attempting-to-search-foreigners-at-asiatique /

 

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Jealousy Turns Deadly: Man Murders Girlfriend, Hangs Himself in Police Cell
 

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A 31-year-old man arrested for the brutal murder of his girlfriend was found dead on the morning of 29 April, in a police holding cell, having taken his own life using a drawstring from his sports trousers.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359253-jealousy-turns-deadly-man-murders-girlfriend-hangs-himself-in-police-cell/

 

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Human Remains Found in Rice Field Believed to Be Missing Retired Civil Servant
 

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A grim discovery in a rice field has led to the suspected identification of a missing retired government official, after human remains were found scattered across the area.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359254-human-remains-found-in-rice-field-believed-to-be-missing-retired-civil-servant/

 

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Hungarian Tourist Assaulted After Failing to Pay Bar & Entertainment Bills in Pattaya
 

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A Hungarian tourist was injured in an altercation near Pattaya Beach after allegedly refusing to pay for drinks, cannabis, and entertainment provided by a transgender companion.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359256-hungarian-tourist-assaulted-after-failing-to-pay-bar-entertainment-bills-in-pattaya/

 

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Major Cross-Border Drug Bust: 261kg of Meth Seized in Songkhla
 

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Authorities have announced on 29 April, the successful seizure of 261 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine and the arrest of two suspects believed to be part of a major Thai-Malaysian transnational drug trafficking network.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359257-major-cross-border-drug-bust-261kg-of-meth-seized-in-songkhla/

 

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Confused Woman Wades into Lake Naked, Claims Ghost Pulled Her In
 

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Authorities in Udon Thani were called to a public park on Monday after a woman was found almost nude in the waters of Nong Prajak Park, claiming she had been dragged in by a water spirit.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359258-confused-woman-wades-into-lake-naked-claims-ghost-pulled-her-in/

 

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Gang Posing as Police Abducted Teen, Planted Drugs & Extorted 800,000
 

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A man accused of being part of a criminal gang that impersonated police officers, abducted a teenager, planted drugs, and extorted 800,000 baht has been re-arrested after previously fleeing court proceedings by removing his electronic monitoring (EM) bracelet.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359259-gang-posing-as-police-abducted-teen-planted-drugs-extorted-800000/

 

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Police Lieutenant Transferred After Gunfire & Stone Throwing Incidents

 

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A police sub-lieutenant in Loei province has been transferred following repeated violent and erratic behaviour that left local residents in fear for their safety.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359260-police-lieutenant-transferred-after-gunfire-stone-throwing-incidents/

 

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UPDATE
Man Dies After Concrete Slab Falls on Pickup Truck on Rama II 

 

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A 46-year-old man has died after being critically injured on 29 April, when a concrete slab fell from an elevated roadway onto his pickup truck along the outbound side of Rama II Road.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359175-another-rama-ii-incident-driver-injured-as-large-concrete-slab-falls-onto-pickup-truck/#findComment-19768507

 

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Man Dies After Racing Boat Crashes into Pontoon and Sinks in Nonthaburi Canal

 

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A 51-year-old man drowned after his homemade racing boat crashed into a pontoon and sank in a canal in Nonthaburi Province on the afternoon of 29 April.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359261-man-dies-after-racing-boat-crashes-into-pontoon-and-sinks-in-nonthaburi-canal/

 

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Krabi Man Found Dead After Being Swarmed by Wild Bees in Palm Plantation
 

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A 45-year-old man was found dead and decomposed in a palm plantation after being attacked by a swarm of wild bees during a honey-gathering expedition.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359262-krabi-man-found-dead-after-being-swarmed-by-wild-bees-in-palm-plantation/

 

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Two Killed, Young Child Critically Injured in High-Speed Crash in Mae Sot
 

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A road crash occurred on the morning of 29 April, on the Mae Sot–Umphang highway, Tak, claiming the lives of a 34-year-old woman and an 8-year-old boy, while leaving another young child critically injured.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359263-two-killed-young-child-critically-injured-in-high-speed-crash-in-mae-sot/

 

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Road Collision in Rayong Claims Three Lives, One Injured
 

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A devastating road crash occurred in the early hours of the morning of 30 April, at the intersection of Highway 344 and Krasae Bon traffic lights, inbound towards Klaeng District, Rayong Province. The collision involved two trucks and one sedan vehicle.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359264-road-collision-in-rayong-claims-three-lives-one-injured/

 

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Retired Police Figure from 'Boss' Case in New Hit-and-Run Controversy

 

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A retired high-ranking Thai police officer was apprehended following a hit-and-run incident involving a motorcycle. He disputes accusations of drink driving, stating that he fled the scene to avoid causing a traffic jam but vows to take full responsibility.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359270-retired-police-figure-from-boss-case-in-new-hit-and-run-controversy/

 

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Thai Auto Industry Faces 1.4m Output Slump Amid US Tariffs

 

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Thailand's automobile production is expected to dip below 1.4 million units this year, primarily due to the ramifications of the United States' new tariff policies.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359271-thai-auto-industry-faces-14m-output-slump-amid-us-tariffs/

 

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UPDATE
Three Chinese Nationals Killed as 18-Wheel Truck Slams into SUV at Red Light in Rayong

 

 

A devastating road cash involving an 18-wheel sand truck and a tourist vehicle claimed the lives of three Chinese nationals and left one seriously injured in the early hours of the morning of 30 April.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359264-road-collision-in-rayong-claims-three-lives-one-injured/#findComment-19769241