THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 23 June 2025

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Indian Workers Illegally Operating Tour Services in Pattaya
 

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Local residents have expressed concerns after discovering Indian workers allegedly operating illegal tour services in the heart of Pattaya, in clear violation of labour laws.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364399-indian-workers-illegally-operating-tour-services-in-pattaya/

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Kidnap Report Leads to Discovery of Korean Loan Shark Gang in Pattaya

 

Pictures courtesy of Khaosod

 

What began as a high-stakes operation to rescue a South Korean national from an alleged kidnapping turned into the unmasking of an international loan shark syndicate operating out of a villa in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364418-kidnap-report-leads-to-discovery-of-korean-loan-shark-gang-in-pattaya/

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Thaksin Plays Power Card to Keep Paetongtarn in Place

 

In this photo released by The Government Spokesman Office, Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, talks to Commander of the 2nd Army Area Lieutenant General Boonsin Padklang, left during a meeting with soldiers in Ubonratchathani province, northeast of Bangkok, Friday, June 20, 2025. (Government Spokesman Office via AP)

 

Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is manoeuvring to keep his daughter Paetongtarn in the prime ministerial seat until the crucial 2026 government budget bill gets its final nod in August.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364440-thaksin-plays-power-card-to-keep-paetongtarn-in-place/

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Thai Health Minister Launches Raids on Cannabis Shops Over Cannabis-Infused Sweets

 

Picture courtesy of Thai Rath

 

Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin spearheaded a surprise raid on 20 cannabis shops in Bangkok yesterday. The operation discovered illicit sales of jelly and chocolates infused with unapproved cannabis, following a directive from Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to halt illegal drug distribution.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364463-public-health-minister-raids-cannabis-shops-over-cannabis-infused-sweets/

 

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Cambodia Fuel Crisis Spurs Thai Border Traffic Frenzy

 

Picture courtesy of MGR online

 

A fuel shortage in Cambodia has sparked a surge in cross-border traffic as Cambodians flood into Thailand seeking cheaper and more accessible petrol. The Thai-Cambodian Friendship Bridge saw over 100 luxury vehicles crossing into Thailand’s Aranyaprathet district, resulting in significant congestion near the immigration checkpoint.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364464-cambodia-fuel-crisis-spurs-thai-border-traffic-frenzy/

 

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150,000 Expected at Victory Monument Protest Demanding PM Paetongtarn’s Resignation

 

Picture courtesy of Daily News

 

BANGKOK –  Leaders of the "Ruam Palang Paendin" group took to Victory Monument to prepare for a highly anticipated mass protest scheduled for June 28. The rally seeks the resignation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and demands that all coalition parties withdraw from the government.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364465-150000-expected-at-victory-monument-protest-demanding-pm-paetongtarn’s-resignation/

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12-Year-Old Cyclist Killed by Lorry While Crossing Road in Ayutthaya

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A 12-year-old boy lost his life after being struck and run over by an lorry and trailer, while crossing a road on his bicycle in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province. His friend, who was riding pillion, escaped serious injury but was left in a state of shock.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364466-12-year-old-cyclist-killed-by-lorry-while-crossing-road-in-ayutthaya/

 

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Thais Say No to Casinos: Majority Stand Against Complexes

 

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Thais continue to express firm opposition to the government's plan for entertainment complexes, including casinos, according to a recent NIDA Poll. Conducted from 16 to 16–18 June 2025, the survey reached 1,310 citizens from diverse demographics.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364467-thais-say-no-to-casinos-majority-stand-against-complexes/

 

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Grandmother and Twin Granddaughters Drown in Rural Sakon Nakhon

 

Picture courtesy of Amarin.

 

A heart-breaking incident has struck a rural community in Sakon Nakhon, after a grandmother and her twin granddaughters drowned in a stream near their rice field shortly after finishing work in the paddy.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364468-grandmother-and-twin-granddaughters-drown-in-rural-sakon-nakhon/

 

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Cambodia Advises Citizens to Avoid Travelling to Thailand

 

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Amid ongoing diplomatic tensions, the Cambodian government urges its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364469-cambodia-advises-citizens-to-avoid-travelling-to-thailand/

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Ex-Navy Officer with Influential Surname Surrenders After Fatal Shooting of Neighbour

 

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A former navy officer with a well-known surname has surrendered to police after fatally shooting a neighbour and injuring another in a row over a running car engine. The suspect, 67-year-old Mr. Sarit Israngkun Na Ayutthaya, was arrested after intense pressure from authorities and days of hiding in the forest.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364408-man-shoots-neighbours-after-noise-complaint-in-chumphon/#findComment-19891967

 

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Man Killed in Crash While Driving to Visit His Farm in Chonburi
 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A 56-year-old man was killed in a road crash after he llost control of his pickup truck on a curve and collided with an oncoming car, flipping violently and leaving him dead at the scene. The incident took place on the Bo Thong–Wang Ri Road in Bo Thong district, Chonburi province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364470-man-killed-in-crash-while-driving-to-visit-his-farm-in-chonburi/

 

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Constitutional Court May Suspend Thai PM's Duties

 

Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrives to talk to reporters at Government house in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, June 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

On 22nd June 2025, legal expert Paisal Puechmongkol suggested that Thai PM Paetongtarn might face suspension by the Constitutional Court. Despite the government's waning support, the PM has neither dissolved parliament nor resigned, opting instead to maintain her administration.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364471-constitutional-court-may-suspend-thai-pms-duties/

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Fire at The Avenue, Pattaya Quickly Contained
 

Pictures courtesy of ข่าวพัทยา

 

A fire scare at Pattaya Avenue Shopping Mall on Second Road prompted a swift response from emergency services on the morning of 22 June. Fortunately, the situation was quickly brought under control and no injuries were reported.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364472-fire-at-the-avenue-pattaya-quickly-contained/

 

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Bangkok Promotes 'White Vests' to Combat Drugs

 

 

 

Bangkok authorities team up to launch 'White Vest' initiative, enhancing urban safety and drug awareness

 

On Saturday, 21st June 2025, Deputy Governor Sunthorn Sunchart led the "White Vests for Safe and Drug-Free Zones" initiative, collaborating with Amnat Laokoti from Bangkok's Narcotics Control Office.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364473-bangkok-promotes-white-vests-to-combat-drugs/

 

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Storm Capsizes Fishing Boat in Reservoir, Younger Brother Survives, Elder Brother Drowns
 

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A sudden storm caused a fishing boat to capsize in a reservoir in Chachoengsao province on the afternoon of 21 June, claiming the life of a 40-year-old man while his younger brother miraculously survived.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364474-storm-capsizes-fishing-boat-in-reservoir-younger-brother-survives-elder-brother-drowns/

 

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Father & 2 Young Children Killed in Collision with Fruit Truck in Chanthaburi
 

Pictures courtesy of Komchadluek.

 

A devastating road crash claimed the lives of a father and his two young children in Chanthaburi province on 22 June, after their pickup truck collided head-on with a 12-wheeled lorry loaded with empty fruit crates.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364475-father-2-young-children-killed-in-collision-with-fruit-truck-in-chanthaburi/

 

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Thai Army Addresses Cycling Tour Controversy at Ta Muen Thom Temple

 

 

SURIN – The Thai army responded to concerns over a cycling event at the Ta Muen Thom Temple, near the Cambodian border, clarifying that the activity was a planned tourism promotion by Surin Province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364476-thai-army-addresses-cycling-tour-controversy-at-ta-muen-thom-temple/

 

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Man Arrested for Running Fake Coin-Operated Washing Machine Scam
 

Picture courtesy of CIB.

 

Police have arrested a 40-year-old man for allegedly running a fraudulent business that posed as a company installing coin-operated washing machines, cheating victims out of millions.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364477-man-arrested-for-running-fake-coin-operated-washing-machine-scam/

 

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Worker Crushed to Death by Crawler Crane in Construction Site Incident
 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A construction worker was killed when he was accidentally crushed beneath a crawler crane while assisting with loading the machine onto a trailer at a worker’s camp in Sri Racha district, Chonburi province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364478-worker-crushed-to-death-by-crawler-crane-in-construction-site-incident/

 

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Man Caught at Petrol Station with Nearly 2,000 E-Cigarettes

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A 28-year-old man has been arrested at a petrol station in Bangkok for illegally transporting and distributing nearly 2,000 disposable e-cigarettes, which he was delivering to customers across the Chokchai area based on online orders.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364479-man-caught-at-petrol-station-with-nearly-2000-e-cigarettes/

 

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Man Found Dead After Domestic Dispute, Wife Discovers Body After Two Days
 

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A 42-year-old man was found dead in his bedroom in Samut Prakan after an apparent suicide, two days after a domestic argument with his wife. The discovery was made when his wife, concerned by his prolonged silence, climbed a power pole to peer into the room and was shocked to find his lifeless body.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364481-man-found-dead-after-domestic-dispute-wife-discovers-body-after-two-days/

 

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Two Thai Women Caught Sneaking Across Border After Gambling Losses in Cambodian Casino

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

Two Thai women have been arrested after attempting to illegally re-enter Thailand by climbing over a barbed-wire fence along the Thai-Cambodian border. The pair reportedly lost all their money gambling in a Cambodian casino and had to pawn their passports, leaving them stranded without proper travel documents.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364482-two-thai-women-caught-sneaking-across-border-after-gambling-losses-in-cambodian-casino/

 

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Man Arrested for Fatal Stabbing After Row Over Unpaid Debt

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

Police in Bangkok have arrested a man accused of fatally stabbing another man during a heated altercation stemming from an unpaid debt.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364483-man-arrested-for-fatal-stabbing-after-row-over-unpaid-debt/

 

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Samut Sakhon: Three 13-Year-Old Boys Drown While Fishing

 

Pictures courtesy of Amarin.

 

Three schoolboys, all aged 13, drowned while fishing near a watergate in the Krathum Baen district of Samut Sakhon province. Their lifeless bodies were discovered beneath the surface, in an incident that has left the local community in shock and mourning.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364484-samut-sakhon-three-13-year-old-boys-drown-while-fishing/

 

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79-Year-Old Man Killed After 18-Wheel Truck Fails to Avoid Motorcycle
 

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A harrowing road crash in Sing Buri has claimed the life of a 79-year-old man after a collision between a motorcycle and an 18-wheel lorry. The incident occurred on the Sing Buri–Chai Nat Road, at kilometre marker 46+800, in Tambon Thap Ya, In Buri District.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364485-79-year-old-man-killed-after-18-wheel-truck-fails-to-avoid-motorcycle/

 

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Man Found Beaten to Death on Roadside After Posting Cryptic Facebook Message
 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A 33-year-old man was found dead on the side of Kha Rai Road in Krathum Baen district, Samut Sakhon, shortly after posting a cryptic message on Facebook that read, “This ends the village problem.”

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364486-man-found-beaten-to-death-on-roadside-after-posting-cryptic-facebook-message/

 

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Chinese Nationals Caught Running Illegal Vape Production in Bangkok Home

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

Two Chinese nationals were arrested following a police raid on a residence in the Ram Inthra area of Bangkok, which was being used as a covert illegal factory for manufacturing and repackaging e-cigarettes.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364488-chinese-nationals-caught-running-illegal-vape-production-in-bangkok-home/

 

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Phuket Says Farewell to Pink Buses in Favour of Electric Fleet

 

Picture courtesy of PPAO

 

In a significant leap towards sustainable transport, Phuket has replaced its iconic pink Pho Thong buses with a modern fleet of 24 electric buses. This move forms part of a broader strategy to embrace greener transportation solutions on the island.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364490-phuket-says-farewell-to-pink-buses-in-favour-of-electric-fleet/

 

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Thaksin Shinawatra's Hospital Drama: New Probe into Ethical Misconduct

 

Thaksin Shinawatra //File photo

 

The Medical Council of Thailand (MCT) is launching a fresh investigation into five doctors involved in the controversial hospitalisation of ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364493-thaksin-shinawatras-hospital-drama-new-probe-into-ethical-misconduct/