British Tourist Brutally Attacked by Transgender Gang in Pattaya

 

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A British tourist, aged 65, sought some companionship in Pattaya, only to find himself brutally attacked by a gang. The incident occurred after he hired two individuals for company but was confronted by four transgender individuals demanding ฿10,000 each. When he refused, the gang allegedly attacked him with a knife, leaving him with serious head injuries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1372825-british-tourist-brutally-attacked-by-transgender-gang-in-pattaya/

British Expat Shares Thai Retirement Costs, Inspires Moves

 

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A British expatriate, Simon Thatcher, has shared the costs of his retirement lifestyle in Thailand via a TikTok video, encouraging many viewers to consider relocating. Thatcher, who retired under a visa costing 1,900 baht fee annually.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1372873-british-expat-shares-thai-retirement-costs-inspires-moves/

Thailand Attracts 7,000 Pros via Long-Term LTR Visa Plan

 

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Thailand's Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa program has attracted over 7,000 high-quality foreign professionals, generating more than 23 billion baht ($725.5 million) in economic value, according to the Board of Investment (BOI). Launched in September 2022, the initiative is drawing expertise from Europe, the United States, and Asia, significantly impacting Thailand's economy through visa fees, spending, foreign investment, and tax revenue.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1372876-thailand-attracts-7000-pros-via-long-term-ltr-visa-plan/

Martial Arts Hero Foils Bangkok Supermarket Theft

 

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A Bangkok man used martial arts to stop a suspected thief at a Big C supermarket on September 1. The suspect attempted to snatch shopping baskets from two Chinese tourists. Quick action by the local hero ensured the suspect was detained by security before police took over.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1372893-martial-arts-hero-foils-bangkok-supermarket-theft/

Activist Group Opposes Thaksin's Inmate Status Upgrade

 

Thaksin Shinawatra. AP Photo/Wason Wanitchakorn

 

A political activist group has urged the Department of Corrections to deny any upgrades to the status of Thaksin Shinawatra, potentially allowing him to serve his time outside prison. The People's Alliance for Reform in Thailand, led by activist Pichit Chaimongkol, submitted their petition, insisting the convicted power broker's status should not improve from "medium" to "good" and should instead be downgraded to "bad."

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1372910-activist-group-opposes-thaksins-inmate-status-upgrade/

 

Bangkok Braces as Northern Floodwaters Surge Threatens City

 

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipun. Picture courtesy of Naewna

 

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has announced that a significant water surge from the North is alarmingly raising the city's water levels, which he compares to the major floods of 2011. This surge, coupled with increased discharges from the Bhumipol and Sirikit dams, has left the capital's defences on high alert. However, better coordination among agencies this time aims to mitigate potential flooding disasters.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1372911-bangkok-braces-as-northern-floodwaters-surge-threatens-city/

Thai Court Faces Turbulence Over Foreign Pilot Hiring Rules

 

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Thailand’s Administrative Court is reviewing a legal challenge against a Cabinet decision allowing foreign pilots on domestic routes. The Thai Pilots Association has filed a petition seeking a temporary injunction to halt the move, citing concerns over local job losses. This dispute arises following Thai VietJetAir’s agreement with Avion Express to operate flights in Thailand during the 2024/25 winter season.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1372913-thai-court-faces-turbulence-over-foreign-pilot-hiring-rules/

 

Mother Seriously Injured as Daughter Dies in Kui Buri Crash
 

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A road crash in Kui Buri, Prachuap Khiri Khan, on 12 September 2025 left a seven-year-old girl dead and her mother seriously injured. The collision occurred on Phetkasem Road, inbound to Bangkok, near Wat Samrong in Sam Kratai Subdistrict. The girl’s father was seen grieving beside her body at the roadside.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372914-mother-seriously-injured-as-daughter-dies-in-kui-buri-crash/

 

Police Dismantle Fake ID Gang, Arrest 10 Including Officials

 

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Police have dismantled a criminal network producing fake national ID cards, arresting 10 people including six state officials, for their involvement in enabling foreign nationals to obtain fraudulent Thai identities. The arrests were announced on 12 September 2025 by the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) following an operation in Pathum Thani and Nonthaburi. Officials confirmed that several pieces of evidence were seized and all suspects were transferred to investigators for prosecution.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372916-police-dismantle-fake-id-gang-arrest-10-including-officials/

 

Safari World Closes Dangerous Animal Zone After Lion Attack
 

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Safari World has temporarily closed its dangerous animal zone following a fatal lion attack on a staff member on 10 September 2025. Authorities from the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) identified 23 safety and welfare violations during an inspection on 11 September. Five lions involved in the attack have been confined to temporary cages for close observation.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372917-safari-world-closes-dangerous-animal-zone-after-lion-attack/

 

Ex-TV Anchor Files Complaint Over Fake Doctor in Buriram

 

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A former television news anchor has lodged a formal complaint with consumer protection police after suffering facial injuries from a suspected unlicensed practitioner at a clinic in Buriram. At 13.00 on 12 September 2025, Chanpriya Chaiwan, a former anchor at a well-known news station, arrived at the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) to report the case. She alleged that a bogus doctor injected her face with illegal substances, leaving lasting damage.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372919-ex-tv-anchor-files-complaint-over-fake-doctor-in-buriram/

 

Truck Hits Songthaew on Sukhumvit, 12 Injured in Samut Prakan

 

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A truck collided with a Songthaew on Sukhumvit Road heading towards Pak Nam on the morning of 11 September 2025, leaving 12 people injured. The crash occurred near the Bang Pu Highway Police Service Station in Bang Pu Subdistrict, Mueang District, Samut Prakan. Emergency responders from Sikarin Samut Prakan Hospital, Ruamkatanyu Foundation and Samut Prakan Rescue Association provided first aid and transported victims to local hospitals.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372920-truck-hits songthaew on-sukhumvit-12-injured-in-samut-prakan/

 

Lopburi Man Kills Teenage Son Before Taking Own Life
 

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Police in Lopburi are investigating a tragic case in which a 52-year-old shop owner shot his teenage son dead before later taking his own life at a resort. The incidents occurred between 10 and 11 September, leaving the mother as the sole survivor. Authorities confirmed the man, identified as Mr. Chanachot, was found dead at a resort in Phatthana Nikhom district on the evening of 11 September.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372922-lopburi-man-kills-teenage-son-before-taking-own-life/

 

Suvarnabhumi Holds Aircraft Removal Safety Drill
 

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Suvarnabhumi Airport has conducted its annual aircraft removal drill to test operational readiness and reinforce international safety standards. The exercise, held on 11 September from 09.00 to 12.00, simulated the emergency landing of a private aircraft that skidded off the runway due to technical issues and weather conditions. The training aimed to ensure that any obstructed runway could be restored to service quickly, reassuring airlines and passengers of the airport’s preparedness.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372923-suvarnabhumi-holds-aircraft-removal-safety-drill/

 

Body of Man in Military-Style Trousers Found in Mun River
 

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A decomposed male body wearing military-style trousers was discovered floating in the Mun River near the Phanom Dong Rak border in Surin province on 12 September. The body was found around 11.00, about one kilometre west of Ban Khok Bot village, after locals reported the sighting to village headman Prasit Khruesri. Police from Phanom Dong Rak Police Station and rescue workers were called to the scene.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372924-body-of-man-in-military-style-trousers-found-in-mun-river/

 

Patum Thani Official Arrested for Bribery Over Building Permits

 

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On 11 September, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) and police arrested Mr Veerachet, Director of the Public Works Department at Lak Hok Subdistrict Municipality, Patum Thani, for soliciting a total of 390,000 baht in bribes for construction permits. The arrest took place at his office after a coordinated investigation with undercover evidence provided by the complainant.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372925-patum-thani-official-arrested-for-bribery-over-building-permits/

 

Nonthaburi Mall Incident: Man in Coma After Fourth-Floor Fall
 

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A 21-year-old man is in a coma after jumping from the fourth floor of a well-known shopping mall in Bang Yai, Nonthaburi, on the evening of 12 September. The incident occurred at around 20.30 and caused some panic among shoppers. Mall staff attempted to provide first aid before emergency services rushed the man to Kasemrad Rattanatibeth Hospital.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372926-nonthaburi-mall-incident-man-in-coma-after-fourth-floor-fall/

 

Army Chief Visits Sa Kaeo Border, Stresses National Interests
 

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The Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army, General Phana Klaewplotthuk, visited the Thai-Cambodian border in Sa Kaeo province on 12 September 2025 to oversee operations and underline the importance of safeguarding national interests. His visit aimed to ensure military readiness and align operational planning with government policy. The inspection highlighted ongoing concerns about sovereignty infringements in key areas along the border.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372955-army-chief-visits-sa-kaeo-border-stresses-national-interests/

 

Afternoon Alcohol Sales Ban Still in Force
 

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The Disease Control Department has confirmed that the three-hour daily ban on alcohol sales remains active, following widespread confusion among vendors and customers. Shops across the country are still prohibited from selling alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm. Exceptions apply only to designated venues such as international airports, hotels, and licensed service establishments including bars.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1372954-afternoon-alcohol-sales-ban-still-in-force/

 

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