THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 28 June 2025

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Thailand Tightens Alcohol Sales: New Rules Take Effect

 

Picture courtesy of Thai PBS World

 

In a significant update to alcohol regulations, Thailand has announced new sales restrictions starting today, affecting bars, restaurants, and travellers nationwide.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1365002-thailand-tightens-alcohol-sales-new-rules-take-effect/

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Struggling Cannabis Farms Fear New Regulations in Thailand

 

A worker tends to cannabis plants at a farm in Kanchanaburi province, west of Bangkok, Thailand, July 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit, File)

 

In Thailand's lush Nakhon Ratchasima region, Somkiat Nitiketkosol is grappling with uncertainty at his cannabis farm, Suan Fah Yim. For years, small and medium-sized growers have faced intense competition, falling prices, and changing government policies. Now, a new challenge looms: the Ministry of Public Health's decision to tighten cannabis regulations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1365003-struggling-cannabis-farms-fear-new-regulations-in-thailand/

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 Senior Police Officer Drives Against Traffic, Kills 64-Year-Old Woman in Ratchaburi Crash

 

 

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A senior police officer is under investigation after allegedly driving against the flow of traffic and fatally crashing into a 64-year-old woman on a motorcycle in Ban Pong district. The incident occurred around 08:00, on 26 June along Songphon Road in Nong Or Subdistrict, Ratchaburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364960-senior-police-officer-drives-against-traffic-kills-64-year-old-woman-in-ratchaburi-crash/

 

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Motorcycle Taxi Rider Refuses Saucy Proposition for Fare Payment

 

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In a bizarre twist of events in Udon Thani, a motorcycle taxi rider was offered sex in lieu of a 40-baht fare by a 23-year-old female passenger. The unexpected proposition took place at a rental room in Soi Kamnan, leaving the rider no choice but to call the police for assistance.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1365040-motorcycle-taxi-rider-refuses-saucy-proposition-for-fare-payment/

 

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American Man Arrested for 388-Day Overstay in Sri Sa Ket

 

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On 27th June, Sri Sa Ket immigration authorities arrested 52-year-old American citizen Mitchell O'Brien Dinino, who was found residing at Kriskanya Resort in Phayu, Sri Sa Ket, overstaying his visa by 388 days.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1365043-american-man-arrested-for-388-day-overstay-in-sri-sa-ket/

 

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Russian Fugitive with Interpol Warrant Caught in Phuket

 

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A 46-year-old Russian man, wanted by Interpol for drug trafficking and transnational crime, has been apprehended in Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1365044-russian-fugitive-with-interpol-warrant-caught-in-phuket/

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Prawit Slams Coup Rumors, Urges PM to Resign

 

 

General Prawit dismisses coup rumours, suggesting a focus on stable governance and recommending PM Paetongtarn consider stepping down. Picture courtesy of Thai Rath

 

BANGKOK –  General Prawit Wongsuwan, leader of the Palang Pracharath Party, addressed online coup rumours, stating that "there should be no more" coups.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1365045-prawit-slams-coup-rumors-urges-pm-to-resign/

 

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Music Teacher Dies in Motorcycle Crash After School Band Practice

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A music teacher from a prominent secondary school in Bangkok has died after his motorcycle crashed into the back of a truck in the early hours of the morning.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365046-music-teacher-dies-in-motorcycle-crash-after-school-band-practice/

 

 

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France Backs Thailand's Fight Against Call Centre Gangs

 

Image composite courtesy of Amarin TV

 

French President Emmanuel Macron extended his support to Thailand's battle against call centre gangs. During a phone conversation with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Macron emphasised France’s willingness to collaborate, particularly in curbing transnational crime.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1365048-france-backs-thailands-fight-against-call-centre-gangs/

 

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Chinese Man Surrenders to Thai Police in Drugs Case Linked to Escort’s Death
 

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A 37-year-old Chinese national has surrendered to authorities in connection with the drug-related death of a young Thai woman at a Bangkok hotel earlier this year.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365047-chinese-man-surrenders-to-thai-police-in-drugs-case-linked-to-escort’s-death/

 

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Six Suspicious Devices Discovered Across Phuket, Authorities Confirm
 

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Authorities have located all six suspicious devices planted across Phuket province, following a confession by a suspect currently in custody. The latest discoveries were made on 27 June at Surin Beach in Thalang district, bringing the search operation to a close.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365049-six-suspicious-devices-discovered-across-phuket-authorities-confirm/

 

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Teen Dies in High-Speed Big Bike Crash in Nonthaburi
 

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An 18-year-old motorcyclist was killed instantly after losing control of his high-powered motorcycle while overtaking a car at high speed in Nonthaburi province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365050-teen-dies-in-high-speed-big-bike-crash-in-nonthaburi/

 

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Fire Breaks Out at Washing Machine and Fridge Factory

 

 

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A fire broke out on the evening of 26 June, at a factory producing washing machines and refrigerators in the Bangkadi Industrial Estate, Pathum Thani Province. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries or fatalities.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365051-fire-breaks-out-at-washing-machine-and-fridge-factory/

 

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Man Behind Online Gambling Site ‘EPIC WIN-TH’ Arrested at Don Mueang Airport

 

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A 39-year-old man wanted for operating an illegal online gambling platform was arrested at Don Mueang International Airport, while preparing to flee to Laos.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365052-man-behind-online-gambling-site-‘epic-win-th’-arrested-at-don-mueang-airport/

 

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Chiang Mai Airport Tightens Security Measures to Prevent Repeat of Phuket Bomb Scare

 

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Chiang Mai International Airport has stepped up its security protocols in the wake of a recent bomb scare at Phuket International Airport, aiming to boost passenger confidence and ensure maximum safety for all travellers.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365053-chiang-mai-airport-tightens-security-measures-to-prevent-repeat-of-phuket-bomb-scare/

 

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Drunk Driver Crashes into Motorbikes in Phetchabun
 

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A 21-year-old man was killed and two others seriously injured after a heavily intoxicated pickup truck driver collided with two motorcycles on a rural road in Wang Pong district, Phetchabun province. The driver attempted to flee the scene but was apprehended by police after crashing into a power pole.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365054-drunk-driver-crashes-into-motorbikes-in-phetchabun/

 

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Heartbroken Man Survives Suicide Attempt After Jumping into Chao Phraya River
 

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A 46-year-old Thai man made a dramatic decision to end his life by jumping into the Chao Phraya River after a failed attempt to reconcile with his long-time partner. The man, identified only as Mr. Peeraphon, survived the ordeal after panicking mid-attempt and finally climbing out of the river.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365055-heartbroken-man-survives-suicide-attempt-after-jumping-into-chao-phraya-river/

 

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Debt-Driven Rage: Man Stabs Girlfriend and Her Mother in Sisaket
 

 

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A 34-year-old man has been arrested in Sisaket province after he stabbed his long-term girlfriend and her mother in what police believe was a fit of rage fuelled by financial stress and relationship tensions.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365056-debt-driven-rage-man-stabs-girlfriend-and-her-mother-in-sisaket/

 

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Two Cambodian Nationals Arrested with Large Cache of Communication Devices
 

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Authorities have arrested two Cambodian nationals suspected of involvement in a Facebook page manipulation operation, which could be linked to transnational cybercrime networks.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365057-two-cambodian-nationals-arrested-with-large-cache-of-communication-devices/

 

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Lorry Crashes Through Barrier and Hits Passenger Train in Sa Kaeo
 

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A collision between an 18-wheeler lorry and a passenger train has left one person dead and four injured in Sa Kaeo, after the lorry driver crashed through a closed level crossing barrier and struck a moving train.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365058-lorry-crashes-through-barrier-and-hits-passenger-train-in-sa-kaeo/

 

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Chaiyaphum Local Official Found Dead After Flash Flood Sweeps Vehicle Into Ravine

 

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A search effort concluded in sorrow on the 27 June, when the body of a missing local official was recovered, following a flash flood that swept his vehicle into a deep ravine in Chaiyaphum province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365059-chaiyaphum-local-official-found-dead-after-flash-flood-sweeps-vehicle-into-ravine/

 

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Three Thieves Attack Police with Machetes During Botched Cable Theft

 

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Three men attempting to steal copper wiring from a government water pumping station in Udon Thani violently resisted arrest early morning on 27 June, attacking police officers with machetes and even biting one before being shot and subdued. All three suspects were arrested, with two injured in the struggle.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365060-three-thieves-attack-police-with-machetes-during-botched-cable-theft/

 

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Man 31, Killed After Pickup Truck Skids & Crashes into Light Pole on Rain-Slicked Road
 

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A road crash claimed the life of a 31-year-old man in the early hours of the morning of 27 June, after he lost control of his pickup truck in wet conditions, crashed into a light pole and overturned on a major road in Chanthaburi province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365061-man-31-killed-after-pickup-truck-skids-crashes-into-light-pole-on-rain-slicked-road/

 

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Prime Minister Observes Counter-Terrorism Drills in Bangkok
 

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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra visited Bangkok’s MRT Orange Line to observe a large-scale emergency response drill simulating threats such as terrorism, chemical attacks and active shooter scenarios.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365062-prime-minister-observes-counter-terrorism-drills-in-bangkok/

 

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Sergeant Kills Elderly Couple in Crash While Driving Home to Visit Parents in Nakhon Phanom
 

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A crash occurred on the morning of 27 June, when a 36-year-old army sergeant, driving home to visit his parents, allegedly fell asleep at the wheel and crashed his car into a motorcycle with a sidecar, killing an elderly couple instantly.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365063-sergeant-kills-elderly-couple-in-crash-while-driving-home-to-visit-parents-in-nakhon-phanom/

 

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Phuket Tightens Security with Three-Pronged Strategy Following Suspicious Devices at Tourist
 

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Phuket authorities have announced a sweeping upgrade to security protocols across the province following the discovery of suspicious objects resembling explosive devices in high-profile locations.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365064-phuket-tightens-security-with-three-pronged-strategy-following-suspicious-devices-at-tourist/

 

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Man Found Dead with Head Submerged in 200-Litre Water Drum in Ratchaburi
 

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Police in Ratchaburi province are investigating the mysterious death of a 43-year-old man whose body was discovered with his head submerged in a 200-litre water drum, in what is believed to be an accident.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365066-man-found-dead-with-head-submerged-in-200-litre-water-drum-in-ratchaburi/

 

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Police Mistake Training Drill for Real Incident

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A mental health crisis response drill in Ang Thong province took an unexpected turn when a plainclothes police officer mistook the staged scenario for a real-life incident and tackled an actor playing the role of a violent patient, resulting in minor injury.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365067-police-mistake-training-drill-for-real-incident/

 

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Chuwit Blows the Whistle on Hun Sen’s Hidden Agenda

 

Picture courtesy of Amarin TV

 

Chuwit Kamolvisit, a well-known political figure in Thailand, recently shared a provocative claim regarding a supposed conspiracy led by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen against former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1365068-chuwit-blows-the-whistle-on-hun-sen’s-hidden-agenda/

 

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Thai Air Force Ready to Defend Nation in 5 Minutes

 

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The Thai Air Force Commander assures the nation of rapid response capabilities, ready to defend sovereignty within five minutes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1365069-thai-air-force-ready-to-defend-nation-in-5-minutes/