THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 12 May 2025

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Ukrainian Arrested at Phuket Airport Over Condominium Vandalism

 

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A Ukrainian national was arrested at Phuket International Airport on the 10 May, accused of causing extensive damage to a rented condominium in the Mueangdistrict, Phuket. The estimated cost of the damage is 350,000 baht.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1360371-ukrainian-tourist-arrested-at-phuket-airport-over-condominium-vandalism/

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UPDATE
Tragic End to Search for Missing Thai Teen as Family Demands Answers

 

Picture courtesy of Naewna.

 

The search for 17-year-old Napassorn, affectionately known as “Nong Namtan,” ended in tragedy as her family confirmed her death on Saturday, 10 May.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1360129-thai-teenager-missing-for-a-week-family-appeals-for-publics-help/#findComment-19793996

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End to Holiday Plans: Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash in Trang

Picture courtesy of Khoasod.

 

A planned seaside holiday ended, after a 35-year-old man died in a motorcycle accident just 300 metres from his destination in Trang Province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1360385-end-to-holiday-plans-man-dies-in-motorcycle-crash-in-trang/

 

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Siam Amazing Park Commits 300 Million Baht to Water Park Revamp New Rides from China & India

 

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Siam Amazing Park, an amusement and water park, has announced a major 300 million baht investment plan to revitalise its water park facilities, including the purchase of new rides from suppliers in China and India.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1360386-siam-amazing-park-commits-300-million-baht-to-water-park-revamp-new-rides-from-china-india/

 

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Flash Flood Devastates Wang Nam Khiao – 18-Year-Old Man Swept Away & Killed

 

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Torrential rains triggered a powerful flash flood in Wang Nam Khiao district,  Nakhon Ratchasima on 10 May, submerging homes and vehicles and claiming the life of an 18-year-old construction worker. Another man, aged around 60, is missing after being swept away in the floodwaters.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1360387-flash-flood-devastates-wang-nam-khiao-–-18-year-old-man-swept-away-killed/

 

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Five Injured After Van Carrying Family Returning from House Blessing Is Hit by Lorry in Khon

 

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Five people were injured in a road crash in Khon Kaen province today after a van carrying family members returning from a housewarming religious ceremony attempted a U-turn and was struck by an 18-wheeler lorry.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1360388-five-injured-after-van-carrying-family-returning-from-house-blessing-is-hit-by-lorry-in-khon/

 

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Manhunt for Myanmar National After Fatal Home Invasion in Bangkok

 

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Police are urgently hunting a 23-year-old Myanmar man following a violent home invasion and fatal shooting in Bangkok’s Phetkasem area late night on 10 May. The suspect, identified as Mr. Sai Han, is accused of breaking into the home of 70-year-old fitness centre owner Mr. Yuttharoj, seizing his revolver, and fatally shooting him during a struggle.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1360389-manhunt-for-myanmar-national-after-fatal-home-invasion-in-bangkok/

 

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Myanmar Couple Killed in Motorbike Crash During Heavy Rain in Nonthaburi

 

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A road crash claimed the lives of a husband and wife from Myanmar after their motorbike skidded and overturned during heavy rainfall, before being struck by an oncoming pickup truck in Nonthaburi province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1360398-myanmar-couple-killed-in-motorbike-crash-during-heavy-rain-in-nonthaburi/

 

[Georgealbert]

Massive Concrete Slab Falls on Car in Lat Krabang
 

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A large concrete slab fell from a transport lorry onto a passing car in the Lat Krabang district of Bangkok, severely damaging the vehicle. Remarkably, the driver escaped with only minor injuries.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1360399-massive-concrete-slab-falls-on-car-in-lat-krabang/

 

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Man Killed After Tree Falls on Shelter During Thunderstorm in Bangkok
 

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A 51-year-old man was killed in the early hours of 11 may, when a large tree was brought down by strong winds and rain, crushing the makeshift shelter where he was staying in western Bangkok.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1360400-man-killed-after-tree-falls-on-shelter-during-thunderstorm-in-bangkok/

 

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AWC Posts Nearly 2 Billion Baht Profit in Q1, Set to Launch ‘Jurassic World’ Landmark
 

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Asset World Corporation (AWC) is forging ahead with an ambitious investment plan worth over 100 billion baht over the next five years, following a strong performance in the first quarter of 2025 and the upcoming opening of its highly anticipated ‘Jurassic World’ attraction at Asiatique in July.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1360401-awc-posts-nearly-2-billion-baht-profit-in-q1-set-to-launch-‘jurassic-world’-landmark/

 

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Ten Injured After Minivan Crashes En Route from Bangkok to Sisaket for Election

 

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Ten people travelling in a hired minivan from Bangkok to Sisaket to vote in the local election were injured early morning on 11 May, when the vehicle veered off the road, struck a streetlight, and crashed into a central ditch in Buriram province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1360402-ten-injured-after-minivan-crashes-en-route-from-bangkok-to-sisaket-for-election/

 

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Man Strangles Girlfriend After Holiday Row, Spends Day With Body Before Turning Himself In
 

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A 31-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder after he admitted to strangling his girlfriend following a domestic dispute and spending the day with her body in their air-conditioned rented room in Phitsanulok.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1360403-man-strangles-girlfriend-after-holiday-row-spends-day-with-body-before-turning-himself-in/

 

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Teenager Killed in Crash After Motorbike Group Panics at Police Presence in Nonthaburi
 

Picture courtesy of Kaoded.

 

A 16-year-old boy was killed in a crash during the early hours of 11 May, after a group of teenage motorcyclists reportedly panicked at the sight of a police patrol, resulting in a collision with a pickup truck on Highway 9 in Nonthaburi province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1360404-teenager-killed-in-crash-after-motorbike-group-panics-at-police-presence-in-nonthaburi/

 

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Factory Raided in Bang Pahan: Over 256 Tonnes of E-Waste & Car Parts Seized
 

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Environmental police, in coordination with the Department of Industrial Works, have raided a clandestine factory in Bang Pahan district, Ayutthaya province, uncovering a massive illegal stockpile of electronic waste and car parts weighing over 256 tonnes.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1360405-factory-raided-in-bang-pahan-over-256-tonnes-of-e-waste-car-parts-seized/

 

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Man 33, Dies After Car Plunges Into Pond – Cash & Gold Found in Vehicle

 

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A 33-year-old man lost his life during the morning of 11 May, when his black Honda Civic veered off the road and plunged into a pond in Chanthaburi province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1360406-man-33-dies-after-car-plunges-into-pond-–-cash-gold-found-in-vehicle/

 

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Giant Rocket Crashes Through Rice Mill Roof in Dramatic Bun Bang Fai Incident
 

Picture courtesy of Amarin.

 

A massive rocket launched during an Isaan Bun Bang Fai festival crashed through the roof of a rice mill warehouse in Maha Sarakham province on Saturday, in a terrifying but injury-free incident.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1360407-giant-rocket-crashes-through-rice-mill-roof-in-dramatic-bun-bang-fai-incident/

 

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Manhunt Underway After 3 Victims Burnt in Trang Tyre Fire Killing
 

Picture courtesy of Siam News.

 

Police in Trang province have launched an urgent manhunt after three people were found burnt in a grisly “tyre fire” killing in the early hours of the morning of 11 May. The incident occurred in a palm oil plantation in Moo 1, Kalase sub-district, Sikao district.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1360408-manhunt-underway-after-3-victims-burnt-in-trang-tyre-fire-killing/

 

[Georgealbert]

State Railway Apologises After Young Woman Seriously Injured in Level Crossing Incident

 

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The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has issued a formal apology after a 20-year-old woman was left seriously injured when her motorcycle was struck by a train at a level crossing in Chonburi province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1360409-state-railway-apologises-after-young-woman-seriously-injured-in-level-crossing-incident/

 

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Son of Prominent MP Sparks Violence at Songkhla Polling Station
 

Picture courtesy of Amarin 

 

An incident disrupted the voting process in Songkhla Province afternoon of 11 May, when the son of a well-known Member of Parliament reacted angrily to being told not to take photographs inside a polling booth. The situation escalated when a group of seven men later assaulted a police officer at the scene.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1360410-son-of-prominent-mp-sparks-violence-at-songkhla-polling-station/

 

[Georgealbert]

Blaze Rages all Night at Bangkok Furniture Factory

 

Picture courtesy of Khoasod.

 

A massive fire at a Bangkok furniture factory has yet to be brought under control, prompting city authorities to establish an emergency command centre near the scene amid fears the building could collapse.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1360411-blaze-rages-all-night-at-bangkok-furniture-factory/

 

[Georgealbert]

Fortuner Driver Killed Instantly After Crashing into Power Pole in Nakhon Sawan

 

Picture courtesy of Kaoded.

 

A man was killed instantly on the morning of 11 May. after his black Toyota Fortuner veered off a bend and crashed into a power pole in Mueang district, Nakhon Sawan province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1360413-fortuner-driver-killed-instantly-after-crashing-into-power-pole-in-nakhon-sawan/

 

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UPDATE
Police Chief Condemns Brutal Attack on Officer at Songkhla Polling Station

 

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National police chief has issued a firm condemnation after a border patrol officer was viciously beaten at a polling station in Songkhla province, vowing that all perpetrators will face the full force of the law.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1360410-son-of-prominent-mp-sparks-violence-at-songkhla-polling-station/#findComment-19795480

 

[Georgealbert]

3 Dead, 4 Children Seriously Injured After Pickup Truck Plunges Over 200 Metres into Ravine

 

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An incident occurred on the afternoon of 11 May, in Chiang Rai province when a pickup truck driver veered off the road and plunged into a ravine more than 200 metres deep, killing three people and seriously injuring four children.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1360424-3-dead-4-children-seriously-injured-after-pickup-truck-plunges-over-200-metres-into-ravine/

 

[Georgealbert]

UPDATE
Families Devastated After Four Found Murdered and Burned in Plantation

 

Picture courtesy of Amarin

 

The families of four men who were brutally murdered and burned in an oil palm plantation are in deep shock and grief, particularly the relatives of Mr. Anan Tochonok, known locally as “Ko Piak”, one of the victims in a horrifying crime that has shocked the community.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1360408-manhunt-underway-after-3-victims-burnt-in-trang-tyre-fire-killing/#findComment-19795962

 

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Danish Man Missing in Thailand: Family Urges for Public Assistance

 

Photo: Scandasia

 

Jakob Jensen, a 41-year-old Danish citizen, has been missing in Thailand since early March 2025, leaving his family deeply concerned for his well-being. The situation began to unravel after Jakob arrived in Thailand on 2 February, initially lodging with a friend in Ranong province. This unplanned yet fateful decision ultimately became the start of a bewildering sequence of events.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1360439-danish-man-missing-in-thailand-family-urges-for-public-assistance/

 

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Thailand Enhances Compensation for Travellers Facing Flight Issues

 

Arrival/Departure board at an airport in Bangkok | Photo via kuponjabah/Getty Images

 

From 20 May, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) will improve compensation for travellers affected by unannounced flight delays and cancellations. These new measures aim to better assist travellers already waiting at airports.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1360440-thailand-enhances-compensation-for-travellers-facing-flight-issues/

 

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Thailand's Tourism Sector Struggles: Chinese Market Plummets

 

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Thailand's tourism industry is grappling with disappointing numbers in early 2025, marked by a slight contraction of 0.2% in international arrivals year-on-year. In response, the Thai government recently endorsed measures meant to inject life into the floundering sector. However, the crux of its challenges centres on an unexpected decline in Chinese tourist numbers—a stark contrast to the overall surge in Chinese outbound travel.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1360441-thailands-tourism-sector-struggles-chinese-market-plummets/

 

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Thailand Remains a Top Destination for Chinese Tourists

 

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Thailand continues to shine as a preferred destination for Chinese tourists, consistently ranking in the top five for Chinese travel during extended holidays. As of May 11, it holds the fifth spot, trailing behind Hong Kong, Japan, Macao, and South Korea, according to data from Alipay and its network, as reported by deputy government spokeswoman Sasikarn Watthanachan.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1360443-thailand-remains-a-top-destination-for-chinese-tourists/

 

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Appeals Court Blocks Thaksin's Request to Attend Qatar Banquet

 

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The Appeals Court has upheld a prior decision by the Criminal Court, denying former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's request to travel to Qatar for a high-profile banquet. The event, to be hosted by Amir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at Lusail Palace, was intended for world leaders.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1360445-appeals-court-blocks-thaksins-request-to-attend-qatar-banquet/