THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 1 May 2025

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Brother Weeps Over Bodies of Mother and Young Sibling After Lorry Crash

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A devastating crash in Chonburi province has claimed the lives of a mother and her six-year-old son, leaving a heart-wrenching scene as an older brother was seen embracing their lifeless bodies in tears.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359399-brother-weeps-over-bodies-of-mother-and-young-sibling-after-lorry-crash/

 

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Foreign Man Dies After Falling from Third-Floor Staircase in Patong
 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

Emergency rescue workers rushed to the scene early morning on 1 May, after a foreign man fell from a third-floor staircase in Patong, Kathu district, Phuket. Despite attempts to save his life, the man was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359408-foreign-man-dies-after-falling-from-third-floor-staircase-in-patong/

 

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Investigation Launched into Blood Transfusion Controversy Following Fatal Bridge Incident - Governor Orders Urgent Safety Checks on All Bridges in Province

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

Authorities in Samut Sakhon are investigating two major aspects surrounding the death of 46-year-old Mr. Amnat Thongkham, who was fatally injured on 29 April after a large chunk of concrete fell from an aged overpass onto his vehicle on 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-19772517

 

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UPDATE
Australian Tourist Dies After Fall from Patong Hotel – Alcohol Suspected

 

Picture courtesy of MGR.

 

An Australian tourist fell to his death from the third floor of a hotel in central Patong in the early hours of the morning of 1 May, with police suspecting intoxication as a contributing factor.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359408-foreign-man-dies-after-falling-from-third-floor-staircase-in-patong/#findComment-19772605

 

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Doctor Paul Chambers Wins Right to Ditch Monitoring Bracelet

 

U.S. political science lecturer Paul Chambers (left) of Thailand’s Naresuan University, stands outside the police station in Phitsanulok | Photo via AP

 

In a notable victory for Doctor Paul Chambers, the Court of Appeal Region 6 has ruled that he can remove the electronic monitoring (EM) bracelet that he has been required to wear since April 10th. This decision comes after Chambers appealed a previous court order, amid an ongoing legal battle involving allegations under Thailand’s strict royal defamation laws.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1356887-american-academic-faces-thai-royal-insult-charges-in-legal-storm/#findComment-19772630

 

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Fake TDAC Website Emerges as New System Debuts in Thailand

 

Photo: Bangkok Post

 

On the very day Thailand launched its new Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) system for foreign visitors, a fake website has surfaced, aiming to deceive travellers. This fraudulent site poses as an official third-party service, charging users a US$10 processing fee, whereas the legitimate TDAC service is free.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359413-fake-tdac-website-emerges-as-new-system-debuts-in-thailand/

 

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Foreign Man's Erratic Behaviour Sparks Concern in Jomtien

 

Tourist talking to Jomtien municipal officers before sprinting away | Photo via Pattaya Mail

 

Jomtien municipal officers were called into action on April 30th to address reports of a foreign man behaving suspiciously along Jomtien Second Road in Pattaya. Initially, the situation seemed manageable, with the individual amicably interacting with officers and pedestrians. However, tensions rose when the man unexpectedly took off running, leaving both residents and authorities concerned.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359414-foreign-mans-erratic-behaviour-sparks-concern-in-jomtien/

 

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People’s Party Demands Probe into Chinese Student Visa Exploitation

 

People's Party Deputy Leader, Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn | Photo via Facebook/Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn

 

The People’s Party has called upon the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation to scrutinise international study programmes allegedly exploited by Chinese nationals for acquiring student visas to engage in illegal work in Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359416-people’s-party-demands-probe-into-chinese-student-visa-exploitation/

 

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Pattaya Officials Crack Down on Unauthorised Signs in Public Spaces

 

Advertisement signs advertised on electricity poles in Pattaya | Photo via Pattaya Mail

 

Pattaya City officials have initiated a campaign urging residents and visitors to stop attaching signs or writing on public property, such as electrical poles and other municipal infrastructure. This movement aims to preserve the city’s cleanliness, orderliness, and aesthetic charm.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359418-pattaya-officials-crack-down-on-unauthorised-signs-in-public-spaces/

 

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Supreme Court to Probe Enforcement of Thaksin’s Prison Sentence

 

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Today, the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Holders of Political Office has decided to hold an inquiry on June 13th to investigate whether the prison sentence of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been enforced properly.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359420-supreme-court-to-probe-enforcement-of-thaksin’s-prison-sentence/

 

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EC Seeks to Revoke Senator Keskamol's Voting Rights Over Qualification Misrepresentation

 

Photo via Keskamol Pleansamai/Facebook

 

The Election Commission (EC) is poised to petition the Supreme Court in a bid to strip Senator Keskamol Pleansamai of her voting rights. This move follows allegations that Keskamol misled the public regarding her academic qualifications during her Senate campaign in June 2024.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359422-ec-seeks-to-revoke-senator-keskamols-voting-rights-over-qualification-misrepresentation/

 

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Commerce Ministry Unveils "Back to School 2025" Discounts

 

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The Commerce Ministry has rolled out its "Back to School 2025" campaign, offering discounts of up to 74% on 8,000 educational items. This initiative is designed to ease financial pressures on parents and stimulate economic activity ahead of the new school term.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359423-commerce-ministry-unveils-back-to-school-2025-discounts/

 

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EU-Thailand FTA Negotiations Progress Despite Political Challenges

 

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Negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Thailand and the European Union are progressing well, according to Bernd Lange, Chair of the Committee on International Trade and European Parliament member. Despite historical political uncertainties in Thailand, both parties aim to finalise the agreement by the end of the year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359424-eu-thailand-fta-negotiations-progress-despite-political-challenges/

 

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Thai Labour Groups Demand Reform on Labour Day

 

Labour day parade in Bangkok | Photo via Thai-Danish Chamber of Commerce

 

On Labour Day, Thai labour organisations have put forth nine pivotal demands aimed at improving workers’ rights and protections. Chief among these is the establishment of a risk insurance fund, deemed essential by Panus Thailuan, President of the National Congress of Thai Labour. This fund would serve to shield workers from unfair dismissals and unpaid severance in cases of business closures.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359425-thai-labour-groups-demand-reform-on-labour-day/

 

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Fire Forces Evacuation from Bangkok Building Due to Underground Blaze

 

Photo: Thai PBS World

 

This morning, tenants were urgently evacuated from an eight-story building on Surasak Road in Bangkok’s Bangrak district after a fire erupted in its underground parking lot. The thick smoke emanating from the blaze was visible from the exterior, prompting immediate evacuation proceedings.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359427-fire-forces-evacuation-from-bangkok-building-due-to-underground-blaze/

 

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"Ninja Thief" Arrested in Pathum Thani for Serial Thefts

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

On April 30, police apprehended Koraphak, known as "Oak" or the "ninja thief," in Pathum Thani province following a warrant issued by Taling Chan Criminal Court for fraud. The 32-year-old admitted to conducting thefts to fund his online gambling addiction and sustain his pet cats.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359429-ninja-thief-arrested-in-pathum-thani-for-serial-thefts/

 

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Water Truck Brake Failure Leads to Collision in Chon Buri, No Injuries Reported

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A six-wheel water truck experienced brake failure and collided with an electric pole in Chon Buri yesterday, April 30, thankfully causing no injuries. The incident occurred at 2.56pm when the driver took quick action to avoid a more serious accident.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359432-water-truck-brake-failure-leads-to-collision-in-chon-buri-no-injuries-reported/

 

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Chinese Tourist Arrested for Overstaying Visa in Chiang Mai

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Yesterday, April 30, immigration police in Chiang Mai apprehended a Chinese national for overstaying his tourist visa. The arrest ensued from a collaborative operation between the Chiang Mai Provincial Immigration Bureau and Immigration Division 5, taking place on Thipanet Road in the Mueang district.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359433-chinese-tourist-arrested-for-overstaying-visa-in-chiang-mai/

 

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KNLA Seizes Over Six Million Meth Pills Bound for Thailand

 

Picture courtesy of วรศักดิ์ พานทอง Facebook

 

The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) intercepted a large smuggling operation, seizing more than six million methamphetamine pills destined for Thailand. The bust took place on April 30 in Hpa-An province, Karen State, Myanmar, near the Thai border across from Mae Sariang district, Mae Hong Son. Two suspects were detained in connection with the operation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359435-knla-seizes-over-six-million-meth-pills-bound-for-thailand/

 

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Police Officer Injured in Ambush Near Checkpoint in Yala Province

 

Picture courtesy of Amarin TV

 

A border patrol officer was injured during a shooting incident while setting up a checkpoint in Mueang district, Yala province, at 8.15pm on April 30. The ambush occurred near the operational base in Baan Chanan, Phorn subdistrict.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359436-police-officer-injured-in-ambush-near-checkpoint-in-yala-province/

 

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Hospital Director Arrested for Drunk Driving Accident in Chaiyaphum

 

Photo of the accident scene | Photo via KhaoSod

 

Late last night, April 30, a drunk driving incident involving the hospital director of Nong Bua Daeng Hospital resulted in severe injuries to two television photographers in Chaiyaphum province. The accident occurred at approximately 10.16pm, as the photographers were about to enter a restaurant for a late-night meal.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359438-hospital-director-arrested-for-drunk-driving-accident-in-chaiyaphum/