THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 18 June 2025

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German Drug Dealer Arrested in Major Pattaya Sting Operation

 

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In a significant breakthrough, Pattaya police have arrested a major drug dealer following a successful sting operation. The suspect, a 42-year-old German man known as Mike, was apprehended with over 427 grams of cocaine and a firearm, marking the culmination of an operation aimed at tackling foreign drug dealers in the area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363917-german-drug-dealer-arrested-in-major-pattaya-sting-operation/

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Brit Beauty Queen Bows Out of Dating Due to Intimidated British Men

 

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Harriotte Lane, a striking 24-year-old from Newcastle, has taken a step back from dating, attributing her decision to the intimidation factor she believes her beauty queen status brings. Freshly crowned as Miss Grand United Kingdom, Harriotte is preparing to compete at Miss Grand International in Bangkok this October.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363924-brit-beauty-queen-bows-out-of-dating-due-to-intimidated-british-men/

 

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Three Nigerian Nationals Arrested in Phuket for Overstaying

 

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Phuket Immigration officers have arrested three Nigerian men for overstaying their visas, with one exceeding his legal stay by almost seven months. This action is part of a broader crackdown on visa violations and criminal activity on the island.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363918-three-nigerian-nationals-arrested-in-phuket-for-overstaying/

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Duty-Free Drama: King Power Wants Out of AOT Airport Deals

 

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King Power Duty Free Company Limited (KPD) has formally requested a cancellation of its duty-free concession contracts with Airports of Thailand (AOT). This move affects key airports, including Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Phuket, Chiang Mai, and Hat Yai, and rocked the market as AOT's stock nosedived by 8.40% following the announcement.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363883-duty-free-drama-king-power-wants-out-of-aot-airport-deals/

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Chinese-Backed Criminal Base Raided in Pattaya, Gambling Den & Call Centre Busted

 

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Immigration and police forces have dismantled a large-scale illegal operation in central Pattaya believed to be backed by Chinese criminal networks. The eight-storey apartment building in Soi Sukhumvit 36 was found to house a casino, a cyber scam base and illegal foreign workers. Multiple suspects were arrested.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363959-chinese-backed-criminal-base-raided-in-pattaya-gambling-den-call-centre-busted/

 

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Israel-Iran Conflict Puts Thai Tourism in Jeopardy

 

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The ongoing Israel-Iran conflict is taking its toll on Thailand's tourism sector, with a potential 50% decline in arrivals from five key Middle Eastern markets. The recent turmoil has already led to decreased visits to popular destinations like Phuket as a result of airspace disruptions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363960-israel-iran-conflict-puts-thai-tourism-in-jeopardy/

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Refuge Collector Killed After Being Hit by Pickup Truck While Collecting Rubbish

 

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A road crash in Ratchaburi province has claimed the life of a municipal sanitation worker on the morning of 17 June, after he was struck by a pickup truck while carrying out his duties.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363961-refuge-collector-killed-after-being-hit-by-pickup-truck-while-collecting-rubbish/

 

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Heartbreaking Story of Schoolgirl Living Alone After Mother’s Death & Father’s Imprisonment
 

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A home visit by teachers has uncovered a deeply moving story of a 14-year-old girl in Udon Thani who has been living alone since the death of her mother and the incarceration of her father.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363962-heartbreaking-story-of-schoolgirl-living-alone-after-mother’s-death-father’s-imprisonment/

 

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Anutin Eases Push for Interior Ministry as Coalition Talks Loom

 

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Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul has dialled down his insistence on keeping the interior portfolio amid swirling discussions about a cabinet reshuffle.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363963-anutin-eases-push-for-interior-ministry-as-coalition-talks-loom/

 

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Lorry Driver Fatally Stabbed in Front of Wife After Traffic Dispute in Samut Sakhon

 

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A heated altercation between two lorry drivers turned fatal, on the morning of 17 June, when a 39-year-old man was stabbed to death in front of his wife following a suspected road rage incident in Krathum Baen district.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363964-lorry-driver-fatally-stabbed-in-front-of-wife-after-traffic-dispute-in-samut-sakhon/

 

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Lawyer Devastated After Drug Party & Theft Wreck Home in Udon Thani

 

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A well-known lawyer was left in shock after discovering his home in central Udon Thani had been broken into, looted, and turned into a drug den, leaving the property ransacked and virtually unrecognisable. Estimated damage to the property is believed to exceed 1.5 million baht.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363966-lawyer-devastated-after-drug-party-theft-wreck-home-in-udon-thani/

 

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Equality Concerns Persist Despite Thai Pride Progress, Says Srettha

 

Srettha Thavisin. File photo

 

Thailand's recent stride in legalising same-sex marriage is just the beginning, according to former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363968-equality-concerns-persist-despite-thai-pride-progress-says-srettha/

 

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Drunk Driver Runs Red Light and Crashes into SUV in Pattaya, Injuring Six

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A 23-year-old woman has been arrested after allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol and crashing her pickup truck into an SUV at a traffic light junction in Pattaya, causing it to overturn and injuring six people, including a South Korean tourist.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363967-drunk-driver-runs-red-light-and-crashes-into-suv-in-pattaya-injuring-six/

 

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Teenage Boy Stabs Another After Alleged Assault in Hat Yai
 

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A 16-year-old boy has been taken into custody after a violent altercation in Songkhla province resulted in one young man being seriously injured in a stabbing.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363969-teenage-boy-stabs-another after-alleged-assault-in-hat-yai/

 

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Kok River Check Dam: Doubts Over Toxic Waste Solution

 

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Trouble is brewing in Chiang Rai over plans for check dams on the Kok River. Thai experts raise red flags about the dams’ ability to trap toxic sediments from Myanmar’s mines.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363970-kok-river-check-dam-doubts-over-toxic-waste-solution/

 

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Soldier Killed in Ambush During Patrol in Yala Province
 

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A soldier has died following an ambush by insurgents while on patrol in Yala’s Bannang Sata district, one of the most volatile regions in the country’s deep south.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363971-soldier-killed-in-ambush-during-patrol-in-yala-province/

 

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Thailand Launches Social Media Monitoring Centre to Combat Cybercrime
 

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The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of the Royal Thai Police has officially launched the “Social Listening and Monitoring Center”, a dedicated hub for tracking and monitoring online activities, as part of an intensified national effort to combat cybercrime and enhance inter-agency coordination.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363972-thailand-launches-social-media-monitoring-centre-to-combat-cybercrime/

 

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Orchard Owner Electrocuted by High Voltage Power Line While Pruning Durian Tree
 

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A 28-year-old orchard owner was electrocuted on the evening of 16 June, after accidentally coming into contact with a high-voltage power line while pruning a durian tree in his plantation in Makham district, Chanthaburi.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363973-orchard-owner-electrocuted-by-high-voltage-power-line-while-pruning-durian-tree/

 

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Missing Couple Found Dead in Suspected Suicide Pact
 

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A peaceful morning mushroom hunt turned into a scene of horror when a local resident stumbled upon the bodies of a missing couple hanging from a tree deep within a forest in Plang Yao district, Chachoengsao province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363974-missing-couple-found-dead-in-suspected-suicide-pact/

 

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Six Private School Staff Suspended After Beating 16-Year-Old Student in Ayutthaya
 

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Six employees of a prominent private school in Ayutthaya have been suspended following a shocking assault on a 16-year-old vocational student outside the school grounds on the morning of 17 June. The incident, caught on video and widely circulated online, has sparked national outrage and prompted swift legal and disciplinary actions.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363976-six-private-school-staff-suspended-after-beating-16-year-old-student-in-ayutthaya/

 

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Man’s Toes Severed After Foot Caught in Motorcycle Chain
 

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A 24-year-old man from Lampang suffered injury when several of his toes were severed after his foot became entangled in the chain and sprocket of a motorcycle.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363977-man’s-toes-severed-after-foot-caught-in-motorcycle-chain/

 

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FBI-NA Alumni Association Hosts Seminar on Combating Transnational Crime in Bangkok
 

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The FBI National Academy Alumni Association of Thailand (FBI-NA) held a high-level seminar on 17:June, on the prevention and resolution of threats posed by transnational crime, aiming to enhance knowledge, share expertise and promote international collaboration among law enforcement professionals.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363978-fbi-na-alumni-association-hosts-seminar-on-combating-transnational-crime-in-bangkok/

 

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Gold Shop Owner’s Son Opens Fire on Police During Raid in Trang Province
 

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A dramatic early-morning police raid in Trang province nearly turned deadly when the son of a local gold shop owner opened fire on officers, mistaking them for intruders despite multiple warnings that they were acting under lawful authority.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363979-gold-shop-owner’s-son-opens-fire-on-police-during-raid-in-trang-province/

 

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Python Startles Woman in Market Toilet in Sa Kaeo Province
 

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A 52-year-old woman had a terrifying encounter when a large python appeared in a toilet at the Rong Kluea Market, located near the Thai-Cambodian border in Aranyaprathet district, Sa Kaeo province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363980-python-startles-woman-in-market-toilet-in-sa-kaeo-province/

 

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Gun-Wielding Robbery Suspect Arrested After Failed Hold-Up & Mobile Phone Theft in Sattahip
 

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A 36-year-old man has been arrested in Bang Lamung district after previously attempting to rob a woman at gunpoint and later stealing five mobile phones and an iPad from a local grocery store in Sattahip, Chonburi province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363982-gun-wielding-robbery-suspect-arrested-after-failed-hold-up-mobile-phone-theft-in-sattahip/

 

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Double-Decker Bus Operators Again Protest Ban on Seven High-Risk Routes
 

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A group of double-decker bus operators gathered in symbolic protest on Highway 304 in Prachinburi province, calling for the Ministry of Transport to reconsider a newly imposed ban on seven steep and accident-prone routes across the country.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363983-double-decker-bus-operators-again-protest-ban-on-seven-high-risk-routes/

 

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Thai Police Dismantle Scam Ring Targeting Australians, Arrest 13 Foreign Nationals
 

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Thai police have taken down a notorious scam operation targeting Australians, arresting 13 foreign nationals in the Bang Phli district, Samut Prakan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363958-thai-police-dismantle-scam-ring-targeting-australians-arrest-13-foreign-nationals/

 

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5-Year Overstay Uncovered as 25 Chinese Arrested in Pattaya Loan Bust

 

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PATTAYA –  Police arrested 25 Chinese nationals linked to an illegal online loan operation in Chonburi, including one overstaying by five years.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363988-5-year-overstay-uncovered-as-25-chinese-arrested-in-pattaya-loan-bust/

 

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Corrections Department Defends Nurse’s Transfer Amid Thaksin Hospitalisation Scrutiny

 

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Thailand’s Corrections Department clarifies the transfer of a nurse involved in Thaksin Shinawatra's hospitalisation, asserting it followed official procedures.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363989-corrections-department-defends-nurse’s-transfer-amid-thaksin-hospitalisation-scrutiny/

 

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Aussie Arrested in Udon Thani for Allegedly Buying Gun Silencers Online

 

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UDON THANI –  A cyber police operation in Udon Thani led to the arrest of an Australian man for allegedly purchasing weapon silencers online.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363990-aussie-arrested-in-udon-thani-for-allegedly-buying-gun-silencers-online/