THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 16 July 2025

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American Tourist Injured and Robbed by Ladyboys in Pattaya
 

Picture courtesy of SiamChon.

 

An American tourist suffered a head injury during a robbery allegedly carried out by two transgender individuals in Pattaya. The victim, who sustained a wound to the head, filed a police report early morning on 15 July.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366755-american-tourist-injured-and-robbed-by-ladyboys-in-pattaya/

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Tourist Offers Cannabis Instead of Cash for Bangkok-Pattaya Taxi

 

Composite image courtesy of Channel 7

 

In a curious twist of events, a foreign tourist attempted to settle a 2,000-baht taxi fare from Bangkok to Pattaya with a sizeable bag of marijuana, leaving the taxi driver utterly dumbfounded and frustrated.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366770-tourist-offers-cannabis-instead-of-cash-for-bangkok-pattaya-taxi/

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Japanese Tourist Faces Charges for Bangkok Train Vandalism

 

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A Japanese tourist is facing legal action after allegedly defacing a train near a Bangkok railway bridge, causing disruption and damage. The incident took place on Sunday, July 13, near Kanchanaphisek Road.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366773-japanese-tourist-faces-charges-for-bangkok-train-vandalism/

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British Tourist’s Cannabis Taxi Dispute Settled by Pattaya Police

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod
 

Pattaya Police swiftly resolved a cannabis-fuelled fare fracas involving a Northern Irish tourist and a local taxi driver. The driver, Mr. Prajuab Yumekha, accused Mr. Matthew, 34, of attempting to pay for a ride from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya using a packet of cannabis instead of cash.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366770-british-tourist-offers-cannabis-instead-of-cash-for-bangkok-pattaya-taxi/#findComment-19946608

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AI Helps Thai Police Crack Deadly Hit-and-Run Case in Udon Thani

 

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In a cutting-edge twist, police in Udon Thani harnessed AI technology to track down a deadly hit-and-run driver. After two tragic deaths on 6th July, a crucial vehicle part was found at the scene. Investigators at Kumphawapi police station enlisted ChatGPT to identify the part.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366803-ai-helps-thai-police-crack-deadly-hit-and-run-case-in-udon-thani/

 

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Disabled British Tourist Robbed by Trio in Pattaya Hotel Room

 

Picture courtesy of พัทยา จุดเกิดเหตุ 

 

What was meant to be a peaceful holiday turned into a nightmare for a 61-year-old British tourist in Pattaya after he was lured into a trap and robbed of more than 12,500 baht in cash.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366804-disabled-british-tourist-robbed-by-trio-on-pattaya-hotel-room/

 

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Drug-Addicted Father Arrested for Brutal Domestic Abuse in Front of Child in Trang
 

Picture courtesy of Naewna.

 

A 42-year-old man has been arrested in the Yan Ta Khao district of Trang after repeatedly abusing his wife and threatening neighbours while allegedly using methamphetamine in front of his two-year-old daughter.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366805-drug-addicted-father-arrested-for-brutal-domestic-abuse-in-front-of-child-in-trang/

 

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Nakhon Ratchasima: Man Drowns While Foraging for Lotus Stems, Leg Entangled Underwater
 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A 49-year-old man has drowned in a rural pond in Nakhon Ratchasima province after his leg became entangled in lotus stems, preventing him from resurfacing. The body was discovered hours later by a specialist underwater rescue team.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366807-nakhon-ratchasima-man-drowns-while-foraging-for-lotus-stems-leg-entangled-underwater/

 

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Four-Legged Hero Saves Child from Snake Attack in Ayutthaya
 

Picture courtesy of Daily News.

 

A loyal dog has been hailed a hero after bravely confronting a large snake attempting to slither into a family home, saving a three-year-old boy from a potentially dangerous encounter.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366810-four-legged-hero-saves-child-from-snake-attack-in-ayutthaya/

 

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Pattaya Motorbike Thief Crashes During Escape, Victim’s Friends Pose for “Souvenir” Photo

 

Picture of Daily News.

 

A motorcycle thief’s getaway came to a dramatic halt after he lost control and crashed, only to be apprehended and photographed by the victim’s co-workers in a scene reminiscent of a police press conference.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366811-pattaya-motorbike-thief-crashes-during-escape-victim’s-friends-pose-for-“souvenir”-photo/

 

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Vietnamese Loan Shark Syndicate Busted in Pathum Thani
 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

Immigration have dismantled a Vietnamese loan shark operation based in Thailand, used to illegally provide high-interest loans to Vietnamese citizens back home. The operation was valued at nearly 500 million baht and involved digital control over victims’ iPhones via iCloud.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366813-vietnamese-loan-shark-syndicate-busted-in-pathum-thani/

 

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Neighbours Shocked as Decomposing Body Found in Samut Prakan Room
 

Picture courtesy of Kaoded.

 

A grisly discovery at a rented apartment in Bang Phli district shocked residents after yellow bodily fluids were seen seeping from Room 14, accompanied by a strong foul odour, leading to the discovery of a man’s body believed to have been dead for several days.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366815-neighbours-shocked-as-decomposing-body-found-in-samut-prakan-room/

 

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Teenage Boy Hospitalised After Being Bludgeoned Over ฿300 Debt in Chaiyaphum
 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A 13-year-old schoolboy is in serious condition after he was violently attacked by a fellow student with a metal pipe in a dispute over a ฿300 loan. The shocking incident took place in Ban Pong Khong Tai, Huai Ton subdistrict, Mueang district, Chaiyaphum province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366816-teenage-boy-hospitalised-after-being-bludgeoned-over-฿300-debt-in-chaiyaphum/

 

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Suspected Wastewater Discharge into Pattaya Reservoir Sparks Environmental Concerns
 

Picture courtesy of Koaded.

 

Local residents in Nong Prue sub-district, Bang Lamung district, Chonburi, have raised the alarm over alleged wastewater discharge into the Mabprachan Reservoir, a key water source for the surrounding community.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366817-suspected-wastewater-discharge-into-pattaya-reservoir-sparks-environmental-concerns/

 

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Saraburi: Father Killed by Speeding Pickup Truck Moments After Buying Ice

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A routine stop to buy a bag of ice ended in tragedy when a 46-year-old father was fatally struck by a speeding delivery pickup truck in Sao Hai District, Saraburi Province, just minutes before he was due to pick up his child.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366818-saraburi-father-killed-by-speeding-pickup-truck-moments-after-buying-ice/

 

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Four Police Officers Injured in Bomb Attack in Narathiwat
 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

Four Thai police officers were injured in a roadside bomb attack while supporting a joint security operation in the insurgency-affected district of Chanae in the deep south.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366820-four-police-officers-injured-in-bomb-attack-in-narathiwat/

 

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Beauty Clinic Accused of Scamming Customer out of Over 1.4 Million Baht
 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A woman has come forward to accuse a beauty clinic, located inside a prominent shopping centre in Udon Thani, of using deceptive sales tactics that led to financial losses of over 1.4 million baht. The complaint also raises serious concerns over the clinic’s medical practices, including unlicensed personnel performing cosmetic procedures.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366821-beauty-clinic-accused-of-scamming-customer-out-of-over-14-million-baht/

 

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Race Against Time: Bangkok May Be Below Sea Level by 2030

 

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Bangkok's Infamous Floods Set to Worsen as City Sinks Alarming Rate

 

Bangkok, already infamous for its snarled traffic and severe flooding, now faces an even more alarming future - potentially vanishing beneath the waves within a decade if climate change and unchecked development continue at their current pace.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366822-race-against-time-bangkok-may-be-below-sea-level-by-2030/

 

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Drunken Brother-in-Law Stabbed in Violent Altercation in Samut Prakan

Picture courtesy of Kaoded.

 

A domestic altercation took a bloody turn on the night on 14 July, after a drunken man wielding a box cutter was stabbed in the abdomen during a brawl with his brother-in-law, leaving him seriously injured.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366823-drunken-brother-in-law-stabbed-in-violent-altercation-in-samut-prakan/

 

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Rescue Mission for Stricken Tomcat Ends in Painful Bite for Udon Thani Rescuer
 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A feline rescue operation in Udon Thani ended with a grateful getaway and a painful bite, after a tomcat impaled on a metal fence was saved by local volunteers.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366824-rescue-mission-for-stricken-tomcat-ends-in-painful-bite-for-udon-thani-rescuer/

 

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Loei: Man Killed by Wild Elephants While Walking Near Forest Boundary
 

Picture courtesy of Amarin.

 

A 35-year-old man has died after being attacked by two wild elephants near a forest reserve in Loei. The fatal incident occurred early in the morning of 15 July, outside Phu Luang Wildlife Sanctuary, prompting urgent action from the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366825-loei-man-killed-by-wild-elephants-while-walking-near-forest-boundary/

 

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Dramatic Rescue as Technician Collapses from Heatstroke on 30-Metre Telecom Tower in Lampang

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A dramatic rescue unfolded in Lampang on the afternoon of 15 July, after a 31-year-old maintenance technician collapsed from suspected heatstroke while working atop a 30-metre-high mobile phone signal tower.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366827-dramatic-rescue-as-technician-collapses-from-heatstroke-on-30-metre-telecom-tower-in-lampang/

 

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Local Residents Protest Against Chinese-Backed Factory Construction in Chonburi
 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

Residents of Bo Kwang Thong in Bo Thong district, Chonburi, are up in arms over the continued construction of a Chinese-funded factory spanning more than 70 rai, despite the project having failed to receive approval through mandatory community consultations and public hearings.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366828-local-residents-protest-against-chinese-backed-factory-construction-in-chonburi/

 

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Teacher Caught Robbing Gold Shop in Ubon Ratchathani Mall
 

Pictures courtesy of Matichon.

 

A 33-year-old contract teacher has been arrested after attempting to rob a gold shop inside a popular shopping mall in Ubon Ratchathani, making off with gold jewellery worth over 1.1 million baht.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366829-teacher-caught-robbing-gold-shop-in-ubon-ratchathani-mall/

 

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Illegal Foreign Workers Caught in Rayong Factory Raid

 

Picture courtesy of Naewna.

 

Authorities in Rayong have uncovered 22 undocumented foreign workers during a surprise inspection of a factory in the Nikhom Phatthana district. The group, consisting of Chinese, Taiwanese, Vietnamese and Myanmar nationals, attempted to evade capture, with some leaping over obstacles and hiding behind sheets of metal, but were eventually detained.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366830-illegal-foreign-workers-caught-in-rayong-factory-raid/

 

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Family Feud over Inheritance Ended in Murder: Fugitive Arrested after 16 Years on the Run
 

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A woman who had been on the run for over 16 years has been arrested in connection with the murder of her aunt during a violent family dispute over inheritance. The shocking crime involved a brutal assault and the concealment of the victim’s body, which was found buried in a field behind a rural home.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366831-family-feud-over-inheritance-ended-in-murder-fugitive-arrested-after-16-years-on-the-run/

 

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Bus Driver Loses Control & Crashes into Taxi Depot

 

Pictures courtesy of Khoasod.

 

An incident unfolded on the morning of 16 July, when an air-conditioned public bus driver, veered off the road and slammed into a taxi depot in Bang Bua Thong district, Nonthaburi province, leaving four vehicles damaged and two people injured.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366854-bus-driver-loses-control-crashes-into-taxi-depot/

 

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Thailand Delays Tourist Entry Fee Amid Travel Concerns

 

Photo of tourists at U-Tapao Airport courtesy of The Pattaya News

 

Thailand has once again postponed its proposed 300-Baht entry fee for foreign tourists, citing concerns over global economic uncertainty and travel demand. The Ministry of Tourism and Sports announced the delay, pushing the introduction to beyond 2025.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366891-thailand-delays-tourist-entry-fee-amid-travel-concerns/

 

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Indian Tourists Defy Trends, Boost Thai Arrivals Amid Airline Woes

 

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Despite a recent Air India aircraft mishap, Indian tourists continue to flock to Thailand, defying global short-haul market trends. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) targets a record 2.4 million Indian arrivals this year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366892-indian-tourists-defy-trends-boost-thai-arrivals-amid-airline-woes/

 

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Mystery in Pattaya: Bar Worker Found in Distress After Night Out

 

Picture courtesy of Pickyourtrail

 

In the early hours of July 15, a troubling incident unfolded near Mae Wilai Market in Pattaya. A 41-year-old bar worker was discovered in a confused and intoxicated state, raising concerns of possible foul play.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366893-mystery-in-pattaya-bar-worker-found-in-distress-after-night-out/