THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 14 June 2025

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Air India Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Phuket After Bomb Threat

 

File picture of the Airbus A320 Neo.VT-TQA

 

An Air India flight en route from Phuket to Delhi was forced to make an emergency landing after a bomb threat message was discovered during the flight.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363544-air-india-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-phuket-after-bomb-threat/

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Public Skepticism Persists as Thailand Enforces New Traffic Fine System

 

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Since the Royal Thai Police (RTP) implemented their overhauled traffic fines and sanctions on June 1, 2025, scepticism remains widespread among the Thai public. The revised system, aimed primarily at improving road safety, has yet to fully convince citizens despite its focus on critical areas such as helmet laws and unlicensed driving.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363558-public-skepticism-persists-as-thailand-enforces-new-traffic-fine-system/

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Detached Truck Wheel Injures Thai Doctor in Udon Thani Incident

 

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In a startling incident on June 12, a Thai female doctor sustained minor injuries when a wheel detached from a truck and collided with her car on the Friendship Highway in Udon Thani, located in the Isaan region. The mishap occurred just as the doctor, identified as 44-year-old Eng, was en route to pick up her child from school.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363580-detached-truck-wheel-injures-thai-doctor-in-udon-thani-incident/

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Thaksin Faces Possible Resentencing Over Hospital Stay

 

File photo courtesy of Thailand Court

 

Thailand's Supreme Court has slated a pivotal hearing in July to delve into the legitimacy of ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's extended hospital sojourn, a move that might see him facing the clink once more.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363589-thaksin-faces-possible-resentencing-over-hospital-stay/

 

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Sa Kaeo Border Scare: Governor Quells Casino Layoff Rumours

 

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Chaos erupted at the Ban Khlong Luek border checkpoint in Sa Kaeo as throngs scrambled to cross amid closure rumours. Thai and Cambodian nationals rushed to their homelands amid buzz of casinos in Poipet laying off Thai workers due to escalating cross-border tensions. This panic follows recent unsynchronised adjustments in border operating hours causing confusion.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363590-sa-kaeo-border-scare-governor-quells-casino-layoff-rumours/

 

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Anutin Threatens Shift as Cabinet Stir Looms Over Interior Role

 

Composite image courtesy of MGR online

 

Bhumjaithai Party Leader Anutin Charnvirakul has declared that his party will shift to the opposition if he is removed as Interior Minister in an upcoming cabinet reshuffle.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363591-anutin-threatens-shift-as-cabinet-stir-looms-over-interior-role/

 

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8-Year-Old Girl Dies Just 100 Metres from School in Samut Prakan

 

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An eight-year-old girl has died following a road crash in Phra Pradaeng district, just moments before reaching her school. The incident involved a motorcycle carrying a family of four that collided with a car allegedly making a sudden right turn across their path.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363592-8-year-old-girl-dies-just-100-metres-from-school-in-samut-prakan/

 

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Cambodia Launches Live-Fire Naval Drill as Thai Gripens Patrol Nearby Water

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In a high-stakes move delayed by monsoon rains, the Cambodian Navy executed its first live-fire exercise on Friday, June 13, 2025. Initially set for June 11-13, the exercise forms a crucial part of Cambodia's ongoing naval training strategy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363593-cambodia-launches-live-fire-naval-drill-as-thai-gripens-patrol-nearby-waters/

 

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Drunk Man Killed by Train in Udon Thani

 

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A 35-year-old man was killed after being struck by a train in Udon Thani late night on 12 June. The incident, which occurred near a railway crossing in the Na Kha area, left the victim’s body severely mutilated, with authorities suspecting he had been drinking before falling asleep on the tracks.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363594-drunk-man-killed-by-train-in-udon-thani/

 

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Gunfire Erupts in Northern Thai Forest as Military Clashes with Drug Caravan – 3 Killed
 

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A violent clash erupted along the Thai-Myanmar border early on the morning of 13 June, when soldiers from the Pha Muang Task Force encountered an armed drug trafficking group in the forested hills of Fang district, Chiang Mai province. The confrontation resulted in the deaths of three suspected traffickers and the seizure of multiple sacks of narcotics.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363595-gunfire-erupts-in-northern-thai-forest-as-military-clashes-with-drug-caravan-–-3-killed/

 

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Police Launch “Safe Taxi” Initiative to Boost Tourist Confidence and Service Standards
 

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The Tourist Police Bureau, in partnership with the Department of Tourism, has officially launched the “Safe Taxi” training programme to improve safety, service standards and public confidence among international and domestic tourists travelling by taxi.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363597-police-launches-“safe-taxi”-initiative-to-boost-tourist-confidence-and-service-standards/

 

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Fugitive Accountant Arrested for Embezzling Over 4 Million Baht from Employer

 

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An ex-employee accused of embezzling over 4 million baht from her former company has been arrested by the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) of The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB). The suspect, 42-year-old Ms Lakkhana, was apprehended at a university food court in Bangkok’s Prawet district.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363598-fugitive-accountant-arrested-for-embezzling-over-4-million-baht-from-employer/

 

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Toddler Rescued After 30 Minutes Locked in SUV at Gas Station

 

Picture courtesy of CH 7

 

A one-year-old girl found herself at the centre of a dramatic rescue intervention after being inadvertently locked inside a white SUV at a PTT gas station in Phimai District, Nakhon Ratchasima, this Friday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363599-toddler-rescued-after-30-minutes-locked-in-suv-at-gas-station/

 

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Lightning Strike Kills Former Village Headman in Nakhon Phanom Rice Field
 

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A former village headman known for his hard work and dedication has died after being struck by lightning while working in a rice field in Nakhon Phanom province. The victim, Mr Samanuk Wangkratat, 69, was preparing to mount his motorcycle to return home when he was fatally hit, with authorities suspecting that a sickle slung across his back may have acted as a conductor.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363600-lightning-strike-kills-former-village-headman-in-nakhon-phanom-rice-field/

 

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Illegal Cosmetic Factory Busted in Nonthaburi Supplying Spa Products Nationwide
 

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In a crackdown, the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) under the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), in cooperation with the Nonthaburi Provincial Public Health Office, raided an illegal cosmetics production site operating out of a private residence. The illicit operation was producing spa products under the brand Lady Flower Herbal & Spa, which were widely distributed to massage and spa shops across Thailand. Authorities seized over 776,000 items with an estimated market value of 1.5 million baht.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363601-illegal-cosmetic-factory-busted-in-nonthaburi-supplying-spa-products-nationwide/

 

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Supercar Crashes Into Tree on Winding Uttaradit-Nan Border Road

 

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A supercar veered off a slippery road in Uttaradit, colliding with a tree. Witnesses report the vehicles were racing.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363602-supercar-crashes-into-tree-on-winding-uttaradit-nan-border-road/

 

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Fugitive Found Dead in Well After Stabbing Ex-Girlfriend

 

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A 40-year-old man wanted for the attempted murder of his former girlfriend has been found dead in a deep groundwater well outside a relative’s home in Trang province. Police believe he took his own life while on the run from authorities.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363603-fugitive-found-dead-in-well-after-stabbing-ex-girlfriend/

 

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Massive Fire Guts Store in Udon Thani, Causing Damage Exceeding 50 Million Baht

 

Picture courtesy of Khoasod.

 

A devastating fire tore through a three-storey plastic kitchenware and furniture store in the heart of Udon Thani on the night of 13 June, causing damages estimated at more than 50 million baht. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363604-massive-fire-guts-store-in-udon-thani-causing-damage-exceeding-50-million-baht/

 

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Attempted Assassination of Political Candidate in Pattani

 

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A political candidate survives a hail of M-16 bullets in Pattani, as police investigate local political conflict as a possible motive.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363605-attempted-assassination-of-political-candidate-in-pattani/

 

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Father of Gunman Claims Son Acted in Defence During Restaurant Shooting

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

The father of a 28-year-old man who opened fire inside a Bangkok restaurant has spoken out, insisting that his son is a calm and respectful individual who only fired his weapon to protect him during a dispute over a public auction.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363506-gunfire-erupts-during-restaurant-brawl-in-bangkok’s-bang-khen-district/#findComment-19870079

 

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Pattaya to Host “CPR on The Beach” Initiative to Bolster Emergency Response

 

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Pattaya City is joining forces with the National Institute for Emergency Medicine (NIEM) to roll out the “CPR on The Beach” campaign, aiming to enhance emergency medical services and boost investor and tourist confidence in one of Thailand’s key economic zones.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363606-pattaya-to-host-“cpr-on-the-beach”-initiative-to-bolster-emergency-response/

 

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Mangosteen Orchard Owner Found Dead in Tree

 

Picture courtesy of Amarin

 

A 50-year-old woman was found dead hanging in a mangosteen tree in Chanthaburi province, a day after she is believed to have lost consciousness while harvesting fruit alone.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363607-mangosteen-orchard-owner-found-dead-in-tree/

 

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Cement Truck Crushes Two Girls Outside Petrol Station in Prachinburi
 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A road crash claimed the life of an 18-year-old girl and left another critically injured after a 22-wheeled cement truck struck and ran over a motorcycle outside a petrol station in Kabin Buri district.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363609-cement-truck-crushes-two-girls-outside-petrol-station-in-prachinburi/

 

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Charred Body of Man Found Under House in Chiang Rai

 

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Police in Chiang Rai province have launched an investigation into the mysterious death of a man whose charred remains were discovered under a stilted wooden house in the Wiang Pa Pao district early morning on 13 June.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363610-charred-body-of-man-found-under-house-in-chiang-rai/

 

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Thailand Boosts National Park Safety with Rescue Training for Park Officers

 

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The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) is stepping up its commitment to tourist safety in Thailand’s national parks by launching an intensive rescue training programme for park officers, aimed at preparing personnel to handle all forms of emergencies in mountainous and forested terrain.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363611-thailand-boosts-national-park-safety-with-rescue-training-for-park-officers/

 

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Husband and Wife Found Dead in Taling Chan Court Housing Flat

 

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A husband and wife, both serving as judicial officers, were discovered dead under harrowing circumstances early morning on 13 June, in their government-issued accommodation in Bangkok’s Taling Chan district. Authorities believe the deaths stemmed from a violent domestic altercation.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363612-husband-and-wife-found-dead-in-taling-chan-court-housing-flat/

 

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Hit-and-Run Horror as Pedestrian Killed in Pattaya

 

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A 51-year-old Thai woman has died after being struck by a black SUV in a hit-and-run incident late night on 13 June, in Pattaya. The driver fled the scene without offering assistance, leaving the victim fatally injured at the roadside.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363613-hit-and-run-horror-as-pedestrian-killed-in-patttaya/

 

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Fake Russian Doctor Arrested in Phuket for Illegal Medical Practice

 

Pictures courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A 33-year-old Russian woman has been arrested by tourist police in Phuket for posing as a medical professional and offering unauthorised treatments to unsuspecting clients.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363615-fake-russian-doctor-arrested-in-phuket-for-illegal-medical-practice/

 

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Bomb Threat Note Found on Air India Flight, Man Detained in Phuket

 

Picture courtesy of The Phuket News

 

An Indian passenger's erratic behaviour raised alarms on a Phuket to Delhi flight, sparking a bomb scare that led to an emergency landing. The Air India flight AI 379 was diverted back to Phuket International Airport yesterday morning after a bomb threat was discovered onboard, affecting 156 passengers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363544-air-india-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-phuket-after-bomb-threat/#findComment-19870661

 

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Gold Heist Suspect Fleeing to Pattaya Arrested: Blames Online Gambling Addiction

 

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A 47-year-old man who robbed a gold shop in Lamphun province earlier this month has been arrested while hiding out in Pattaya, Chonburi. The suspect, identified as Mr Prakorn Somnuek, confessed to the crime and told police he acted out of desperation due to debts from online gambling.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363628-gold-heist-suspect-fleeing-to-pattaya-arrested-blames-online-gambling-addiction/