Naked Foreign Man Goes Wild in Phuket and Strangles Cop

 

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A chaotic incident unfolded in Phuket yesterday, as a foreign man was filmed walking naked through the Patong area, assaulting a police officer who tried to intervene. The scene, captured in a viral video on the Phuket Times Facebook page, showed the man striding unclothed amidst a lively street filled with tourists and locals, casting doubt on tourist behaviour and visa-free entry policies.

 

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15-Car Collision in Phuket Underpass Leaves One Injured

 

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A multi-car collision yesterday in Phuket's Darasamutr Intersection underpass caused significant traffic chaos. The incident involved 15 vehicles, leaving one person injured with chest tightness. Authorities quickly responded, leading rescue efforts and managing the traffic disruption that ensued.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1373946-15-car-collision-in-phuket-underpass-leaves-one-injured/

Thaksin Might Serve Longer Prison Term After New Charges

 

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Former Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra could face a jail term longer than his current one-year sentence due to a possible new lawsuit. Allegations involve his supposed conspiracy to avoid imprisonment by staying in a Police Hospital ward for six months, following his return from self-exile in 2023. Authorities suggest Thaksin may have exploited legal loopholes with help from certain officials.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1373934-thaksin-might-serve-longer-prison-term-after-new-charges/

Baht Surge Threatens Thai Tourism Economy

 

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The recent appreciation of the Thai baht is raising concerns about its potential impact on tourism and associated businesses, as cautioned by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1373930-baht-surge-threatens-thai-tourism-economy/

Taxi Collides with Police Escort During Organ Transfer

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A public taxi failed to slow down at a red light and collided with a police vehicle leading a convoy transporting a donated lung from Chonburi to Siriraj Hospital, on 22 September. The officer on the police motorcycle, Sgt Maj Watcharanon Kongsinjeerapat, sustained injuries to his right leg and wrist. The collision did not impact the ambulance carrying the organ, allowing the lung to be delivered on time.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1373979-taxi-collides-with-police-escort-during-organ-transfer/

 

Four Bangladeshi men duped in Cambodia arrested in Thailand
 

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Four Bangladeshi nationals who paid over 38,000 baht to be smuggled into Thailand from Cambodia have been arrested by Thai security forces in Sa Kaeo province. The men, who were abandoned in a sugarcane field near the border, were detained on 23 September and handed over to police for legal action.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1373981-four-bangladeshi-men-duped-in-cambodia-arrested-in-thailand/

 

PEA and Navy Launch Solar Projects in Sattahip
 

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The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has signed an agreement with the Royal Thai Navy to advance renewable energy projects in Sattahip. The initiative involves installing floating solar and ground-mounted solar farms across six naval sites, with a combined capacity of no less than 9,230 kWp. The signing ceremony took place on 22 September 2025 at the Navy Headquarters in Bangkok, attended by PEA Governor Mongkol Treekitjananont and Admiral Jirapol Wongwit, Commander of the Royal Thai Navy.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1373982-pea-and-navy-launch-solar-projects-in-sattahip/

 

Foreign Guides Arrested Over Illegal E-Bike Tours on Phangan
 

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Police on Koh Phangan have arrested two foreign nationals accused of running illegal electric motorcycle tours and working as unlicensed guides. The operation, carried out on 23 September, led to the seizure of e-bikes and equipment worth millions of baht. Authorities stressed that the arrests were necessary to protect road safety and uphold tourism laws.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1373985-foreign-guides-arrested-over-illegal-e-bike-tours-on-phangan/

 

Stepfather Arrested After Child Dies From Brutal Assault
 

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A two-and-a-half-year-old boy has died after being violently assaulted by his stepfather in Lopburi province, with medical examinations confirming severe internal injuries. The suspect, 30-year-old Mr. Sekthawut, admitted to striking the child in the abdomen, leading to fatal trauma.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1373986-stepfather-arrested-after-child-dies-from-brutal-assault/

 

Sixteen Vocational Students Arrested After Bangkok Street Clash
 

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Police in Bangkok have arrested 16 vocational students after a violent street fight in Bang Khae district. The arrests follow a widely shared social media post by luk thung singer Oye Saengsilp, urging authorities to investigate the incident. Parents and teachers were also called in for discussions to prevent further violence.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1373988-sixteen-vocational-students-arrested-after-bangkok-street-clash/

 

Soldiers Find 70,000 Meth Pills Hidden in Tricycle Ice Box
 

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Soldiers on patrol in Bueng Kan province discovered 70,000 methamphetamine pills hidden inside an ice box after stopping to help a tricycle, stuck in mud. The arrest was made in the early hours of 23 September, following intelligence of possible illegal activity near the Laos border. Three men were detained at the scene and later tested positive for meth use.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1373989-soldiers-find-70000-meth-pills-hidden-in-tricycle-ice-box/

 

Tourist Police Train Volunteers Nationwide for Safety

 

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The Tourist Police have launched a nationwide training programme for volunteer networks aimed at strengthening safety and confidence among visitors. The opening event, held on 22 September at Shambhala Hotel in Pattaya, Chonburi, gathered over 100 volunteers alongside senior police officers. The initiative is part of a broader campaign to enhance cooperation between law enforcement, local communities and international embassies.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1373990-tourist-police-train-volunteers-nationwide-for-safety/

 

CIB Arrests 16 Migrants in Overcrowded Vehicle in Kanchanaburi
 

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The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), together with the Highway Police Division, on 23 September, arrested 16 undocumented migrants and their driver in Kanchanaburi province. Authorities discovered the migrants crammed into a vehicle, with 16 persons  inside the passenger cabin and one hidden in the truck bed under a black tarp.

 

Ful story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1373991-cib-arrests-16-migrants-in-overcrowded-vehicle-in-kanchanaburi/

 

Couple Electrocuted While Fishing in Buriram
 

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A husband and wife were found dead after being electrocuted while fishing in Buriram. Authorities reported that the couple had been setting fish traps in a flooded field when they were fatally shocked. The incident was linked to faulty electrical wiring connected to a water pump.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1373993-couple-electrocuted-while-fishing-in-buriram/

 

Soldier Found Dead in Village Pond in Nakhon Sawan
 

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The body of 44-year-old soldier Sergeant Major Nirutti Putchakarn of R.31, Lopburi province, was discovered face down in a village pond on 22 September, in Moo 14, Takro subdistrict, Phai Sali district, Nakhon Sawan province. The victim had visible injuries consistent with blunt force trauma to the head and face, and his body was found near signs of an attempted clean-up of blood. A black Nissan Navara pickup belonging to the deceased was parked approximately 15 metres from the scene.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1373995-soldier-found-dead-in-village-pond-in-nakhon-sawan/

 

Pattaya Hotel Raided: Ugandan Women Arrested for Sex Work

 

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Police in Pattaya have made arrests of two Ugandan women for allegedly operating a sex work operation in a hotel, following multiple tourist complaints. The operation, led by Colonel Songwut Chuepholakit, resulted in the arrest of a 31-year-old and a 40-year-old woman, both accused of soliciting services across from Soi 13 in Pattaya. This action was in compliance with the Prostitution Prevention and Suppression Act.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1373996-pattaya-hotel-raided-ugandan-women-arrested-for-sex-work/

 

Electric Scooter Fire Spreads to Car & Home in Bangkok
 

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A late-night blaze erupted in Bangkok’s Bang Bon district on 23 September 2025 after an electric motorcycle caught fire inside a residential property. The flames spread quickly, damaging a nearby vehicle and owners house, before firefighters brought the situation under control. No injuries were reported, but the incident caused significant disruption and property damage.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1373997-electric-scooter-fire-spreads-to-car-home-in-bangkok/

 

Thai Senate Sends Casino Plan Packing, Cites High Risks

 

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The Senate has decisively rejected the bill to create integrated entertainment complexes with casinos, citing severe concerns about societal impact, economic disruption, and national security threats. This bill, backed by the administration of Paetongtarn Shinawatra, was scrutinised by a special Senate committee, resulting in a damning report that warned of increased money laundering risks and the potential erosion of public trust.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1374001-thai-senate-sends-casino-plan-packing-cites-high-risks/

BREAKING

 

Massive Road Collapse Near Vajira Hospital Triggers Evacuation
 

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On the morning of September 24th, a road collapsed to a depth of 50 meters near Bangkok's Vajira Hospital, prompting urgent evacuations of patients and residents. Rama 199 Radio Centre reported that fire and rescue teams from Samsen arrived swiftly to assess the situation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1374005-massive-road-collapse-near-vajira-hospital-triggers-evacuation/

 

UPDATE
Road Collapse at Vajira Hospital After Road Showed Warning Signs

 

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A major road collapse occurred on the morning of 24 September 2025 outside Vajira Hospital on Samsen Road in Dusit district, Bangkok. The subsidence formed a large cavity around 50 metres deep, extending across the frontage of both Vajira Hospital and the nearby Samsen Police Station. Emergency teams from the Samsen Fire and Rescue Department were quickly dispatched, with authorities confirming that no injuries or fatalities were reported.

 

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UPDATE
Anutin: Road Collapse Repairs to Take at Least One Year

 

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced on 24 September 2025 that repairing the damaged of the collapsed road and structure of the Purple Line subway tunnel could take no less than one year. The collapse on Samsen Road, in front of Vajira Hospital, has caused major disruption, though no casualties were reported. Anutin confirmed the matter will be treated as urgent in the first Cabinet meeting held later the same day.

 

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Bangkok Braces for Heavy Rain Amid Upstream Flood Concerns

 

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Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has assured the city's readiness to handle anticipated heavy rainfall, calming public fears regarding increasing water levels in nearby provinces. On Tuesday, he, along with Deputy Governor Wisanu Subsompon and senior Drainage Department officials, inspected crucial flood-control sites in Pathum Thani and Nong Chok. The inspections covered various sluice gates and pumping stations, focusing on managing water discharge effectively to protect urban areas.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1374049-bangkok-braces-for-heavy-rain-amid-upstream-flood-concerns/

 

Bangkok Train Tension: Women Clash Over Child's Behavior

 

 

Two Thai women were involved in a heated exchange on the BTS Skytrain in Bangkok on September 22 over a young boy's disruptive behavior. A video capturing the incident was shared by a witness on TikTok, sparking widespread online debate. The conflict arose as the boy, believed to be accompanied by his grandmother, repeatedly disturbed a fellow passenger.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1374050-bangkok-train-tension-women-clash-over-childs-behavior/

 

Young Thais Save Little Amid Rising Costs and Limited Income

 

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A recent survey reveals that most young Thais save less than 10% of their income, reflecting financial strains from high living costs and limited earnings. Conducted on the Bangkok Post's website, the survey highlights young people's struggles with traditional financial values like avoiding debt and prioritizing homeownership.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1374051-young-thais-save-little-amid-rising-costs-and-limited-income/

 

Phuket Explores 300km Pipeline for Water Security

 

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Phuket officials are considering a 300km pipeline project to enhance long-term water security for the island and nearby provinces. The Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) Phuket Branch collaborated with Team Consulting Engineering and Management Public Co Ltd to present new feasibility findings to Governor Sophon Suwannarat on September 23. This initiative aims to support the rapid growth in tourism and investment along the Andaman coast.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1374053-phuket-explores-300km-pipeline-for-water-security/

 

Bangkok BTS Incident: Police Investigate Woman's Fall

 

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A woman fell from a height at a park-and-ride near the Khu Khot BTS station in Bangkok, leading to an immediate emergency response. The incident occurred at around 5:20 pm on September 23. Emergency services arrived swiftly, but the woman's condition remains undisclosed as the cause of the fall is still unclear.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1374054-bangkok-bts-incident-police-investigate-womans-fall/

 

Driver Assault by Bangkok Activist Leads to Arrest

 

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A political activist and businessman, Tanat “Luk Nat” Thanakitamnuay, was arrested in Chon Buri on September 24 for assaulting a U Drink I Drive employee. This arrest came after Luk Nat failed to respond to three police summonses. The incident has attracted public interest as it involves a well-known figure with a controversial past.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1374055-driver-assault-by-bangkok-activist-leads-to-arrest/

 

Government Plans Transport Fare Cuts and Subsidy Scheme

 

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The government has announced a two-phase transport plan aimed at reducing public transport costs to alleviate living expenses. This initiative, revealed by Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, includes a four-month project to lower electric rail fares, bus service charges, and expressway fees. Specific fare and subsidy details are expected to be finalized within a week.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1374056-government-plans-transport-fare-cuts-and-subsidy-scheme/

 

Suphan Buri Pub Raid: 415 Test Positive for Drugs

 

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In a significant raid on Wednesday, 415 individuals tested positive for illegal drug use at the 24 Bar in Suphan Buri province, Muang district. The operation, conducted by the Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) and local officials, targeted the pub at around 1:30 am, where over 1,000 patrons were found. The presence of illegal activities including underage entry and after-hours alcohol sales prompted the raid.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1374057-suphan-buri-pub-raid-415-test-positive-for-drugs/

 

Thailand Sets New Ride-Hailing Rules for October Rollout

 

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Thailand is set to implement new ride-hailing regulations next month, aiming to improve safety and transparency by enforcing stricter checks on drivers and platforms. The regulations, effective from October, will redefine ride-hailing platforms as active service regulators, rather than just intermediaries. This initiative intends to increase passenger confidence through enhanced identity verifications and accountability.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1374058-thailand-sets-new-ride-hailing-rules-for-october-rollout/