THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 3 June 2025

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Indian Students Injured as Shuttle Bus Crashes into Utility Pole in Bangkok

 

 

Pictures courtesy of Amarin.

 

Eleven people were injured, two seriously, when a shuttle bus transporting Indian students from Suvarnabhumi Airport to the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) suffered brake failure and crashed into a utility pole on Phahonyothin Road.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362468-passengers-evacuated-after-bus-crashes-into-power-pole-at-bangkok-intersection/#findComment-19842446

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Road Crash in Chonburi: Cyclist Killed by Family on Trip
 

Picture courtesy of Kaoded.

 

A crash occurred on Highway 331 in Chonburi province when a man driving his family to Sattahip struck and killed a cyclist crossing the road.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362476-road-crash-in-chonburi-cyclist-killed-by-family-on-trip/

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Cambodia Accuses Thai Troops of Fatal Border Shooting, Demands Justice

 

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The Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formally accused Thai soldiers of fatally shooting a Cambodian soldier in a cross-border incident, calling for those responsible to be brought to justice. The claim was made in an official letter delivered via the Royal Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh to the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Thai government.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362459-cambodia-accuses-thai-troops-of-fatal-border-shooting-demands-justice/

 

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Foreign National Sparks Debate in Patong After Public Urination Incident
 

Picture courtesy of Workpoint 

 

A foreign national has ignited debate both online and on the streets of Patong after being filmed urinating in public while walking along a road in the busy Soi Saensabai area, opposite the famous Bangla Road.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362469-foreign-national-sparks-debate-in-patong-after-public-urination-incident/

 

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Phatthalung: Prominent Rubber Plantation Owner Killed in Pickup Truck Crash

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A well-known rubber plantation owner lost his life in a single-vehicle accident in Phatthalung province on the evening of 1 June.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362490-phatthalung-prominent-rubber-plantation-owner-killed-in-pickup-truck-crash/

 

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Two Parcel Delivery Drivers Caught Smuggling Illegal Cigarettes
 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

Two drivers employed by a private parcel delivery company have been arrested in Kanchanaburi province after being caught transporting a massive haul of contraband cigarettes, totalling 1,434 boxes, in delivery trucks. Authorities say the documents found with the shipments clearly identify both the sender and intended recipients, facilitating further investigations.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362491-two-parcel-delivery-drivers-caught-smuggling-illegal-cigarettes/

 

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Deadly Attack in Narathiwat: Bomb and Gun Assault Leaves Ranger Dead
 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

Violence erupted in Rueso district, Narathiwat Province, when unknown assailants launched a coordinated attack involving a car bomb and gunfire, resulting in the death of a paramilitary ranger.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362492-deadly-attack-in-narathiwat-bomb-and-gun-assault-leaves-ranger-dead/

 

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Teen Seriously Injured in Bueng Kan After Gun Explodes During Reckless Shooting Game

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A teenage boy was left seriously injured in the early hours of 2 June, after a firearm exploded in his hands while he and a group of friends were recklessly experimenting with a gun in Bueng Kan province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362493-teen-seriously-injured-in-bueng-kan-after-gun-explodes-during-reckless-shooting-game/

 

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Man Found Dead in Water Pit at Udon Thani Railway Housing 

 

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A man believed to be in his 40s or 50s was found dead and bloated in a disused water pit near the old railway staff quarters in Udon Thani, sparking fears among local homeless residents who believe the site may be cursed.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362500-man-found-dead-in-water-pit-at-udon-thani-railway-housing /

 

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Man Gunned Down Outside Mall While Waiting to Pick Up Girlfriend on Her Last Day at Work
 

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A 50-year-old man was brutally shot dead outside a shopping mall in Bueng Sam Phan district, Phetchabun, while waiting to collect his girlfriend from her final shift at a part-time job.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362494-man-gunned-down-outside-mall-while-waiting-to-pick-up-girlfriend-on-her-last-day-at-work/

 

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Rescue Teams Wade Through Floodwaters to Evacuate Patient in Ayutthaya as Chao Phraya Rises

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

Rising water levels downstream of the Chao Phraya Dam have caused flooding in several communities in Ayutthaya province, prompting emergency rescue operations, including the evacuation of an elderly patient in need of urgent medical care.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362501-rescue-teams-wade-through-floodwaters-to-evacuate-patient-in-ayutthaya-as-chao-phraya-rises/

 

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Chiang Mai Zoo Prepares New Enclosure for Giant Panda Pair Arriving by Year-End
 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

Chiang Mai Zoo is accelerating preparations to welcome a new pair of giant pandas from China before the end of this year. The news follows a recent official visit by high-ranking members of the Zoological Park Organisation of Thailand, who inspected the proposed exhibit site and confirmed budgetary plans for the project.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362502-chiang-mai-zoo-prepares-new-enclosure-for-giant-panda-pair-arriving-by-year-end/

 

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Man Murders Disabled Adoptive Grandmother with Stone, Attempts to Stage Accident Scene
 

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A 49-year-old man has confessed to the brutal murder of his disabled adoptive grandmother in Khon Kaen, after initially attempting to conceal the crime by claiming she had fallen in the bathroom.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362503-man-murders-disabled-adoptive-grandmother-with-stone-attempts-to-stage-accident-scene/

 

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Myanmar Cargo Vessel Sinks Off Phang Nga After Running Aground
 

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

A Myanmar-flagged cargo vessel, MV AYAR LINN, has partially sunk off the coast of Phang Nga after springing a leak and running aground in the northern part of the Surin Islands National Park. All seven Myanmar crew members were safely rescued, while officials race to assess potential damage to the surrounding coral reefs.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362504-myanmar-cargo-vessel-sinks-off-phang-nga-after-running-aground/

 

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Thailand and United States Strengthen Economic Ties Following Meeting
 

Picture courtesy of Matichon

 

The Minister of Commerce, Mr. Phichai Naripthaphan, has announced strengthened economic cooperation between Thailand and the United States following a key meeting with Mr. Neal Wolin, Vice Chairman of the global strategic advisory firm Brunswick Group and former Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Treasury under former President Barack Obama.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362505-thailand-and-united-states-strengthen-economic-ties-following-meeting/

 

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Drama in Ranong: Missing Boy Feared Drowned Found Hiding in Grass After Four Hours
 

Picture courtesy of Workpoint.

 

What began as a dramatic search-and-rescue operation ended in relief and astonishment when a 13-year-old boy, believed to have drowned, was discovered hiding in a patch of tall grass near his home.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362506-drama-in-ranong-missing-boy-feared-drowned-found-hiding-in-grass-after-four-hours/

 

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Violent Hotel Car Park Abduction in Trat Was Family Dispute, Say Police
 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A shocking incident in a hotel car park in Trat, which initially appeared to be a violent abduction, has now been revealed to be a family dispute, according to police.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362507-violent-hotel-car-park-abduction-in-trat-was-family-dispute-say-police/

 

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The Elephant Traffic Whisperer of Khao Yai – A Legend Retires
 

Picture courtesy of Amarin

 

If you’ve visited Khao Yai National Park in the past few years, you may remember a familiar figure standing calmly in the middle of the road, quietly guiding traffic, not of cars, but of elephants.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362508-the-elephant-traffic-whisperer-of-khao-yai-–-a-legend-retires/

 

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First Anthrax Case Detected in Sa Kaeo, Health Officials to Investigate Source
 

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Health authorities in Sa Kaeo province have confirmed the first human case of anthrax in the region and are deploying an investigation team to the area to prevent further transmission and identify potential sources of infection.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362509-first-anthrax-case-detected-in-sa-kaeo-health-officials-to-investigate-source/

 

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Thailand Ramps Up Tourism Safety Measures Amid Crackdown on Illegal Operations

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is intensifying efforts to make Thailand a safer and more reliable destination for international visitors, with a range of new safety and service measures now being rolled out nationwide.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362510-thailand-ramps-up-tourism-safety-measures-amid-crackdown-on-illegal-operations/

 

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UPDATE
Gunman Surrenders After Fatal Shooting of Cattle Farmer at Thai Ordination Ceremony

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

A gunman who allegedly shot and killed a 31-year-old cattle farmer during a Buddhist ordination celebration has surrendered to police, amid allegations the murder was politically motivated.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362436-man-gunned-down-outside-ordination-celebration-in-phetchaburi/#findComment-19843413

 

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Thailand Considers Importing Up to 5 Million Tonnes of LNG Annually from Alaska

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

The Ministry of Energy has confirmed it is exploring the possibility of importing between 2 and 5 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) annually, with a new supply option emerging from Alaska in the United States.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362511-thailand-considers-importing-up-to-5-million-tonnes-of-lng-annually-from-alaska/

 

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Tourist Police Crack Down on Bangkok Taxi Drivers Exploiting Foreign Visitors
 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

The Tourist Police Bureau has launched a targeted operation against taxi drivers in Bangkok who exploit tourists, resulting in the arrest of 26 individuals in key tourist hotspots including Siam Square and the Grand Palace.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362512-tourist-police-crack-down-on-bangkok-taxi-drivers-exploiting-foreign-visitors/

 

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Human Skeleton Found in Abandoned Café, Dog Seen Playing with Skull

 

Picture courtesy of Amarin.

 

Police in Nakhon Sawan have launched an investigation after human skeletal remains, including a skull, were discovered being carried and gnawed on by a dog. Authorities believe the individual may have been dead for over a month.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362513-human-skeleton-found-in-abandoned-café-dog-seen-playing-with-skull/

 

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Foreign Minister: Cambodia’s Move to Seek ICJ Ruling Within Its Rights, Will Not Impact JBC
 

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Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa has confirmed that Cambodia’s request for parliamentary approval to refer a border dispute with Thailand to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is within its rights and will not affect ongoing discussions under the bilateral Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) mechanism.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362514-foreign-minister-cambodia’s-move-to-seek-icj-ruling-within-its-rights-will-not-impact-jbc/

 

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Wild Elephant With a Sweet Tooth Strolls Into Shop
 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A mischievous wild elephant known for his frequent jaunts through local villages has taken his snack-hunting antics to a new level, by walking straight into a neighbourhood grocery shop in broad daylight.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362515-wild-elephant-with-a-sweet-tooth-strolls-into-shop/

 

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Mobile Phone Stolen While Woman Sleeps Inside Pattaya Police Station

 

Picture courtesy of SiamChon.

 

A 21-year-old woman has reported the theft of her mobile phone, from inside a police station, after she dozed off while charging it, in an incident that has raised concerns over public safety in supposedly secure government premises.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362516-mobile-phone-stolen-while-woman-sleeps-inside-pattaya-police-station/

 

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Drunken Foreign Tourists Assault Thai Woman, Locals Step In with Brutal Response

 

Picture courtesy of Daily News

 

A violent incident in Phuket’s Bangla Road nightlife district has sparked widespread debate after two foreign tourists allegedly assaulted a Thai woman in a bar, prompting a group of local men to retaliate with a fierce physical attack that left the visitors unconscious.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362527-drunken-foreign-tourists-assault-thai-woman-locals-step-in-with-brutal-response/

 

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Speedboat Collides with Longtail Boat Near Phi Phi Islands, Injuring Three

 

Picture courtesy of Amarin.

 

A marine incident occurred off the coast of Phi Phi Leh Island when a speedboat carrying tourists collided at speed with a traditional longtail boat, causing the latter to capsize. The crash left the longtail boat’s captain and two Chinese tourists injured after they were thrown into the sea.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362528-speedboat-collides-with-longtail-boat-near-phi-phi-islands-injuring-three/

 

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Ceiling Collapse at Thai Immigration Office Caused by Air Conditioning Leak

 

Pictures courtesy of Amarin

 

Immigration authorities have confirmed that a ceiling collapse at their training centre in central Bangkok was the result of an air conditioning malfunction, not a structural failure.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362529-ceiling-collapse-at-thai-immigration-office-caused-by-air-conditioning-leak/