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.

 

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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/

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. 

 

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

Foreigners Exploiting Kids for Sales in Pattaya

 

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Business owners in Pattaya have expressed alarm after witnessing foreigners using children to sell roses on Walking Street, causing fears of exploitation. The complaints emerged early on September 23, when women and men were seen employing children aged one to seven to sell flowers priced at 100 baht each. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1374060-foreigners-exploiting-kids-for-sales-in-pattaya/

Tourist Arrivals in Thailand Fall as Asian Markets Weaken

 

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Thailand’s tourism industry is facing a significant downturn, with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) forecasting 33.4 million foreign arrivals this year. This represents a 6% year-on-year decline, largely driven by sharp contractions in Southeast and East Asian markets. The decline threatens to undermine recovery momentum in a sector vital to the country’s economy.

 

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Drunk Norwegian Tourist Found in Phuket, Reunited with Husband
 

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Police in Phuket safely escorted a Norwegian woman back to her hotel after she was found drunk and lying on a footpath in Patong on the night of September 23. She was discovered on Rat Uthit 200 Years Road with an Israeli tourist, while her husband was reportedly in panic searching for her at their hotel. Officers confirmed that no harm had come to her before she was reunited with her husband.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1374090-drunk-norwegian-tourist-found-in-phuket-reunited-with-husband/

 

UPDATE
Police Warn of Further Collapse Risk on Samsen Road

 

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Bangkok authorities have warned of a potential second collapse on Samsen Road after a massive subsidence created a large cavity outside Vajira Hospital and the Samsen Police Station on September 24. Thermal imaging carried out by police investigators revealed high moisture levels beneath the ground, raising concerns of further instability. Officials said the soil volume missing beneath the road was extensive.

 

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Man Shot Dead by Police After Knife Attack in Ratchaburi
 

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A man in Tha Rab subdistrict, Mueang Ratchaburi district, was shot dead by police on 24 September, after attacking officers with a knife. The incident occurred at around 10:00, on the roadside of Old Phetkasem Road, leaving the suspect dead at the scene. Police revealed the victim had suffered a gunshot wound to the right thigh severing a major artery.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1374093-man-shot-dead-by-police-after-knife-attack-in-ratchaburi/

 

Chinese Win in Oil Platform Bid Sparks Thai Job Loss Concerns
 

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Labour groups in Thailand have raised concerns that over 10,000 jobs could be at risk after a foreign company won a major contract to build oil production platforms. The Confederation of Thai Labour Development (CTLD) has announced plans to petition the Ministry of Labour, citing potential widespread job losses for skilled Thai workers.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1374094-chinese-win-in-oil-platform-bid-sparks-thai-job-loss-concerns/

 

Myanmar Fighting Spills Over as Shell Lands in Thailand
 

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Heavy fighting between Myanmar’s military and anti-government forces spilled across the border on 24 September 2025, with a 120mm artillery shell landing in Thailand’s Mae Sot district, Tak province. The incident caused no injuries or fatalities, but created a clear explosion crater near a forest area in Mae Tao subdistrict. Security agencies have responded by increasing patrols and raising alert levels along the border.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1374096-myanmar-fighting-spills-over-as-shell-lands-in-thailand/

 

Police Seize Unsafe Helmets and Power Strips Worth ฿30m

 

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Police seized more than 100,000 counterfeit helmets and electrical power strips worth an estimated 30 million baht during a raid in Nakhon Pathom on 24 September 2025. The products, illegally imported from China, carried fake Thai Industrial Standards (TIS) certification marks, misleading consumers and posing serious safety risks.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1374098-police-seize-unsafe-helmets-and-power-strips-worth-฿30m/

 

Anti-Corruption Agency Targets Luxury Villas in Koh Samui

 

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The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) Region 8, on 23 September, has launched legal action against luxury villa projects in Koh Samui, Surat Thani, citing clear violations of the law. The move is part of a broader effort to address illegal land encroachment, environmental harm and the use of nominee companies by foreign investors. NACC officials stressed the importance of integrity and transparency among public officials.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1374099-anti-corruption-agency-targets-luxury-villas-in-koh-samui/

 

Kanchanaburi Province Gives Rescue Equipment to All Districts
 

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On 23 September 2025, Kanchanaburi Provincial Administration Organisation (PAO) launched a project to equip all 13 districts with rescue cutting and spreading tools. The initiative aims to strengthen rescue operations for accidents and emergencies, improving safety for both residents and tourists.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1374100-kanchanaburi-province-gives-rescue-equipment-to-all-districts/

 

Senators Push Phu Kradueng Cable Car with MOU Imminent
 

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The Senate’s Tourism and Sports Committee has announced plans to advance the long-debated Phu Kradueng cable car project, Loei province, with a memorandum of understanding (MOU) expected soon. The move was revealed at the “Tourism Synergy” seminar held on 24 September 2025 in Bangkok, where senators also raised concerns about cross-border booking platforms undermining local operators.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1374101-senators-push-phu-kradueng-cable-car-with-mou-imminent/

 

Man Stabs Relative After Jealous Rage at Drinking Party
 

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A man in Surat Thani stabbed his relative to death after becoming enraged over a remark about his wife during a drinking session. The incident occurred on 24 September 2025 in Tha Chang district, with police arresting the suspect at the scene. The victim, identified as 28-year-old Mr. Rungtawan from Bueng Kan, suffered a fatal stab wound to the chest.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1374103-man-stabs-relative-after-jealous-rage-at-drinking-party/

 

Chonburi Municipality’s B1m Study Trip Sparks Criticism 

 

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A Chonburi municipality is facing scrutiny after a popular watchdog Facebook page alleged misuse of public funds during a study trip to Kanchanaburi. According to the page “Operasiin Ma Hfao Baan” (Operation Watchdog), the municipality allocated 1 million baht for a three-day programme, but much of the time was spent on leisure activities rather than training. The revelation has drawn widespread public criticism regarding the use of taxpayer money.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1374104-chonburi-municipality’s-b1m-study-trip-sparks-criticism/

 

Thai PM Anutin Plans Early April Election After House Dissolution

 

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Thailand's Prime Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, has announced his intention to dissolve the House within four months following the presentation of his government’s policy, with a general election anticipated in early April next year. This decision was disclosed during a news conference after the inaugural Cabinet meeting. Anutin has coordinated with House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha to schedule a House meeting from September 28-30 for policy presentation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1374106-thai-pm-anutin-plans-early-april-election-after-house-dissolutio/

Thai Airways Must Go Fully Private, Ex-Director Insists

 

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Former Thai Airways International board member Banyong Pongpanich has urged the Thai government to sell all its shares in the airline to prevent a recurrence of political meddling and bureaucratic obstacles. Speaking at a forum organised by the Thai Journalists Association, Banyong highlighted how the airline's successful recovery was due to its reduced state enterprise status when the government's shareholding fell below 50%.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1374107-thai-airways-must-go-fully-private-ex-director-insists/

 

No Blood Donations from Gay Men: Thailand's Ongoing LGBT+ Fight

 

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Thailand’s LGBT+ community is once again at the forefront of a legal battle, taking a significant step on 19th September to challenge blood donation restrictions. This marks the third notable fight for equality, following previous successes in changing military draft terms for transgender people and securing marriage equality. The case centres on allegations of discrimination by the Thai Red Cross, which bars LGBT+ individuals from donating blood due to perceived high HIV risks.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1374117-no-blood-donations-from-gay-men-thailands-ongoing-lgbt-fight/

 

Russian Arrested for Illegal Bike Rentals on Koh Phangan

 

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Tourist police on Koh Phangan arrested a Russian man for illegally operating a motorbike rental business, seizing assets worth around 500,000 baht. The operation was carried out on 24 September under the direction of Police Lieutenant General Saksira Phuekaam, Commissioner of the Tourist Police. Officers detained 30-year-old Timofei Kariagin, who was found with 10 motorcycles offered for rent.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1374118-russian-arrested-for-illegal-bike-rentals-on-koh-phangan/

 

Bangkok Sinkhole Battle: Sandbags Used to Halt Collapse

 

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Workers and officials in Bangkok are racing to stabilise a massive sinkhole on Samsen Road that has left the new Samsen Police Station at risk of collapse. The incident, which occurred on the morning of 24 September, forced the evacuation of police officers and residents amid fears of further subsidence. Authorities have since deployed sandbags, crushed stone and monitoring equipment to reduce risks and prevent additional damage.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1374137-bangkok-sinkhole-battle-sandbags-used-to-halt-collapse/

 

New Bulging Road Found Near Bangkok Sinkhole Site

 

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Authorities discovered fresh signs of road swelling and water seepage on Samsen Road this morning, raising fears of another collapse just one day after a massive sinkhole opened nearby. The new bulge appeared in front of Boon Rawd Brewery, close to the Parliament building, around 2 kilometres from yesterday’s incident near Vajira Hospital. Traffic cones were placed at 08:30 on 25 September to block the area for safety.

 

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UPDATE
Concrete Plan to Seal Tunnel Before Rainfall

 

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Bangkok authorities have altered repair plans to urgently seal a collapsed tunnel entrance on Samsen Road, before heavy rainfall. The adjustment comes after attempts to lift concrete slabs failed, prompting a shift to pouring concrete and covering it with sand.

 

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Couple Sought After Sex Act in Phuket Pickup Truck

 

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Authorities in Phuket are searching for a foreign couple, allegedly Russian, after explicit footage of them engaging in sexual activity in a moving pickup truck surfaced on social media on September 24. The incident occurred on the Phuket Bypass Road, drawing swift outrage from locals who demand legal action. The couple was filmed naked in the back of a black Ford Ranger, traveling at high speeds with hazard lights flashing.

 

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Thaksin to Serve as Foreman for Sewer Cleaners, says Paetongtarn

 

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Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been assigned as a foreman for sewer cleaners at Klong Prem Central Prison, revealed his daughter, Paetongtarn Shinawatra. The job involves supervising sewer cleaning, allowing Thaksin to work outdoors during the day, reflecting his classification as a first-class inmate. Such positions usually do not require direct involvement in the laborious tasks of sewer clearing.

 

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Pattaya Tourism Surge Attributed to Safety and Events

 

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Pattaya has experienced a significant boost in tourism, with officials reporting that over 18 million tourists visited the city between January and August this year. Mayor Poramet Ngampichet revealed that 11.38 million of these visitors were domestic travellers, marking a substantial year-on-year increase of 11.79%. This rise in numbers is credited to enhanced safety measures and a series of major events, reinforcing Pattaya’s reputation as a desirable destination.

 

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Body of Homeless Man Found in Udon Thani Hut

 

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In Udon Thani, a decomposed body was discovered in an abandoned hut following complaints from locals about a foul smell and continuous howling of dogs. The 67-year-old homeless man, known as Khamnum, was found in his underwear, with maggots, indicating he had been dead for over three days. This discovery was made in the Ban Muang community on September 24.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1374160-body-of-homeless-man-found-in-udon-thani-hut/

 

Thai Man Arrested for Snatching Tourist’s Necklace

 

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A 25-year-old man in southern Thailand, Sakrin “Kae” Chayapan, was arrested for snatching a tourist's gold necklace while riding a motorbike. The incident, which occurred on August 9 at the Thung Sao Road intersection in Hat Yai, Songkhla province, raised concerns about tourist safety in the area. This prompted a rapid response from local police, resulting in Sakrin's arrest yesterday, September 24.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1374161-thai-man-arrested-for-snatching-tourist’s-necklace/

 

Family Dispute Ends in Fatal Stabbing in Surat Thani

 

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A family argument at a workers' camp turned deadly in Surat Thani, Thailand, with a man accused of fatally stabbing a relative. The incident occurred on September 24 at a construction site in Tha Chang district. The victim, 28-year-old Rungtawan from Bueng Kan province, was found with a knife wound, and police recovered a 33-centimeter bloodstained weapon.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1374162-family-dispute-ends-in-fatal-stabbing-in-surat-thani/

 

Officer Assists in Tuk Tuk Birth, Marks 11th Delivery on Duty

 

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A traffic police officer in Udon Thani, Police Lance Corporal Charern Chantharaks, assisted in a childbirth in a tuk tuk near the Pracharaksa-Srisuk intersection at 7am yesterday, September 24. The event, marking Charern's eleventh delivery on duty, unfolded as he quickly responded to an emergency call while managing traffic near Udon Thani Hospital. He found a ladyboy who had given birth in a tuk tuk and promptly provided initial postnatal care.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1374164-officer-assists-in-tuk-tuk-birth-marks-11th-delivery-on-duty/