Samsen Police Station to be Demolished and Rebuilt

 

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Samsen police station in Bangkok will be demolished and rebuilt after structural damage was found in its foundation, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed on 4 October 2025. The announcement followed reports of broken and misaligned piles that raised serious safety concerns. Anutin stated that the contractor must take full responsibility for the reconstruction.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1375007-samsen-police-station-to-be-demolished-and-rebuilt/

 

Bangkok Man Arrested for Fatal Stabbing of Friend

 

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Police have arrested a 50-year-old man known as “Pui Huai Khwang” for fatally stabbing his friend in Din Daeng, Bangkok, on 2 October 2025. The suspect was detained under Criminal Court warrant number 5800/2568 on charges of murder. He allegedly attacked the victim following a heated dispute, claiming he had been mocked for being poor.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1375014-bangkok-man-arrested-for-fatal-stabbing-of-friend/

 

Police Seize 3 Million Meth Pills Hidden in Pickup & Hut

 

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Police have seized more than three million methamphetamine pills following the arrest of a suspected drug dealer in Suphan Buri province. Officers intercepted the suspect’s vehicle and later discovered further narcotics hidden in a makeshift storage hut. The operation marks one of the largest drug seizures in the area this year.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1375016-police-seize-3-million-meth-pills-hidden-in-pickup-hut/

Charging Battery Blamed for Blaze at Phayao Home

 

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A fire destroyed a wooden stilt house in Chun district, Phayao province, on 3 October after a battery charger left plugged in is believed to have sparked the blaze. The incident, which occurred at Ban Dong Khian, Moo 3, Huai Yang Kham subdistrict, was reported to village headman Laksachai Buddikham, who immediately alerted disaster prevention units. Fire trucks from Huai Yang Kham Subdistrict Administrative Organisation and Huai Khao Kam Municipality rushed to the scene.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1375038-charging-battery-blamed-for-blaze-at-phayao-home/

 

Man Arrested at Police Checkpoint with Gun and Drugs
 

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Police in Bangkok arrested a man after discovering a firearm and illegal drugs during a roadside inspection on 2 October 2025. The arrest took place at a smoke emission checkpoint on Ram Inthra Road, causing disruption to traffic in the area.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1375041-man-arrested-at-police-checkpoint-with-gun-and-drugs/

 

Six Thais Caught After Mule Account Scam in Poipet

 

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Authorities in Sa Kaeo province have arrested six Thai nationals who admitted to opening mule bank accounts for a Chinese-run call scam network in Poipet. The group, four men and two women, was intercepted on 2 October when officers from the Aranyaprathet Task Force and Border Patrol Police Company 1202 stopped a white Toyota in Pa Rai subdistrict, Aranyaprathet. None of the six carried ID cards or passports and officers found 20 Thai bank accounts and multiple e-wallets in their possession.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1375043-six-thais-caught-after-mule-account-scam-in-poipet/

 

Evidence Links Former PM to Border Casinos
 

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Authorities and political observers are scrutinising evidence linking former Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha and former Interior Minister General Anupong Paochinda to casino developments along the Thai-Cambodian border. The findings point to significant involvement in the establishment and upgrading of border checkpoints near Buriram and Trat, which later became routes to gambling and investment complexes. The revelations have sparked debate over past policy decisions and their impact on cross-border crime and investment.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1375051-evidence-links-former-pm-to-border-casinos/

 

Dog Attacks Elderly Owner Over Food Bowl Dispute
 

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An 83-year-old man was left with injuries after being attacked by his own dog at his home in Bang Bua Thong district, Nonthaburi, on 3 October. The cross-breed male dog, known as “Chao Mo,” bit its owner on the face, arm and hand after reportedly becoming aggressive when its food bowl was given to another dog. Rescue workers provided first aid before taking the victim, identified as Thong Dokmai, to Bang Bua Thong Hospital.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1375052-dog-attacks-elderly-owner-over-food-bowl-dispute/

 

Jealous Boyfriend Shoots Partner Dead in Phetchaburi Market
 

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A 27-year-old woman was fatally shot in the back of the head in a busy agricultural market in Nong Bua, Phetchaburi, in what police believe was a jealous attack by her boyfriend. The incident occurred at around 07:30 on 4 October in front of numerous witnesses. Police are investigating and pursuing the suspected shooter.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1375053-jealous-boyfriend-shoots-partner-dead-in-phetchaburi-market/

 

 

 

TNT Bomb Scare in Nakhon Nayok Traced to Local Teacher
 

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A suspected terrorist bomb plot in Nakhon Nayok has been revealed to be a case of mishandled explosives belonging to a local welding teacher. Authorities initially feared a potential attack after TNT sticks were discovered near a government training office on 30 September. The discovery prompted immediate intervention from the provincial governor and police.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1375054-tnt-bomb-scare-in-nakhon-nayok-traced-to-local-teacher/

 

Newborn Found Abandoned in Fertiliser Sack Dies in Songkhla
 

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A newborn baby boy was found abandoned inside a fertiliser sack outside a factory in Songkhla and later died while being rushed to hospital. The incident occurred early on 4 October in front of an animal feed processing plant on Kao Seng–Chana Road, Khao Rup Chang subdistrict, Muang district. Police have launched an urgent investigation to find the person responsible.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1375055-newborn-found-abandoned-in-fertiliser-sack-dies-in-songkhla/

 

Man Finds Snake Inside Helmet After 3-Hour Ride
 

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A motorcyclist had a shocking discovery after riding for three hours with a snake hidden inside his helmet. The incident, shared online on 4 October, has drawn wide attention for its unnerving details and the rider’s narrow escape from possible harm.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1375056-man-finds-snake-inside-helmet-after-3-hour-ride/

 

Australian Arrested in Thailand Claims Cross-Border Repression
 

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An Australian scholar residing in southern Thailand has said he was improperly arrested in Bangkok over a defamation charge linked to his criticism of Malaysia, calling it an example of transnational repression. Murray Hunter, 66, was detained at Suvarnabhumi Airport on 30 September while attempting to board a flight to Hong Kong, before being released on bail. His case has drawn attention from human rights groups over cross-border cooperation in targeting critics.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1375057-australian-arrested-in-thailand-claims-cross-border-repression/

 

Driver Survives Car Split in Two After Falling Asleep at Wheel
 

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A 25-year-old man survived a horrific crash in Nakhon Ratchasima on 4 October when he veered his car off the road, crashed and split the car in two, after he fell asleep at the wheel. Emergency rescue teams credited the driver’s survival to seatbelt use and the vehicle’s safety systems, including airbags. The driver sustained facial injuries but remained conscious and was rushed to hospital.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1375058-driver-survives-car-split-in-two-after-falling-asleep-at-wheel/

 

Man Arrested After Stealing ATM Cash Box to Fund Gambling

 

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A 45-year-old man has been arrested in Bangkok after snatching a cash box from an ATM outside a bank, claiming he needed the money to pay debts and gamble on online slot machines. The theft occurred on 3 October in front of a TMBThanachart Bank (TTB) branch in Nong Chok district. Police recovered most of the stolen money and apprehended the suspect within hours.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1375059-man-arrested-after-stealing-atm-cash-box-to-fund-gambling/

 

Professor: Malaysia ‘400 Times More Beautiful’ Than Thailand
 

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A Malaysian academic has sparked a heated debate online by claiming Malaysia’s natural landscapes are “400 times more beautiful” than Thailand’s. Professor Datuk Dr Md Amin Md Taff, vice-chancellor of Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI), made the comments in an interview with World of Buzz. He highlighted Malaysia’s destinations such as Port Dickson, Langkawi, Redang, and Mersing islands as superior in beauty and preservation compared to Thailand’s Ao Nang, Krabi, and Ko Phi Phi.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1375060-professor-malaysia-‘400-times-more-beautiful’-than-thailand/

 

Myanmar Man Stabbed Friend to Death After Dispute in Phuket
 

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A man of Myanmar nationality was arrested in Patong, Phuket, after fatally stabbing a fellow Myanmar national following a dispute. The incident occurred on 3 October at a rented room in Soi Uto Ruea Kao, near Khlong Bang Wat. The victim was pronounced dead after being rushed to hospital.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1375062-myanmar-man-stabbed-friend-to-death-after-dispute-in-phuket/

 

Bank Employee Dies After Jumping From Office Building

 

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A 52-year-old bank employee died after jumping from the third floor of her office building in Kamphaeng Saen, Nakhon Pathom, in an incident suspected to be linked to stress. The event occurred around 16:30 on 3 October, after the bank had closed for the day. Police and rescue teams arrived promptly, but the woman was declared dead at the scene.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1375063-bank-employee-dies-after-jumping-from-office-building/

 

IOT Delegation Visits Chong Bok to Assess Thai-Cambodia Border
 

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A delegation from the Interim Observer Team (IOT) comprising representatives from Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore visited Chong Bok in Ubon Ratchathani on 4 October 2025 to observe the situation along the Thai-Cambodia border. The visit aims to gather facts without assigning blame, ahead of bilateral discussions between the two countries.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1375064-iot-delegation-visits-chong-bok-to-assess-thai-cambodia-border/

 

Mother of Teacher Apologises Over Beating of Boy

 

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The mother of a teacher involved in beating a first-grade boy in Lampang visited the child’s home to apologise, on 4 October 2025 and offer compensation. The boy had been struck with a metal ruler for taking a snack without permission, resulting in bruising to his face. The teacher’s mother said her son suffers from depression and requested the matter be settled privately.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1375071-mother-of-teacher-apologises-over-beating-of-boy/

 

Jinnaphat FC Players Detained at Korean Airport, Sent Home

 

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Thirteen players from Thailand’s Jinnaphat FC, an amateur team, were denied entry to South Korea on 4 October after failing immigration checks, forcing the team to cancel a scheduled match. The incident occurred at an airport in South Korea, with some team staff allowed to pass through while the majority of players were detained. The team was later sent back to Thailand.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1375074-jinnaphat-fc-players-detained-at-korean-airport-sent-home/

 

Construction Worker Severely Injured by Piling Machine in Sa Kae
 

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A construction worker suffered severe injuries when his arm was crushed by a piling machine, at a construction site in Aranyaprathet, Sa Kaeo Province, on the morning of 4 October. The incident caused intense pain and distress, prompting emergency rescue efforts to free him from the machinery. He was rushed to hospital for urgent treatment.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1375077-construction-worker-severely-injured-by-piling-machine-in-sa-kae/

 

Thai FDA Suspends Two Australian Sunscreens Over False SPF Claim

 

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The Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered the suspension and recall of two sunscreen products imported from Australia after tests showed their SPF (Sun Protection Factor) ratings did not match advertised claims. The move follows a wider recall in Australia of 21 sunscreen products for similar issues. Importers in Thailand have been instructed to halt sales and recall the affected items immediately.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1375078-thai-fda-suspends-two-australian-sunscreens-over-false-spf-claim/

 

Police Raid Illegal Dental Lab of TikTok Influencer
 

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Police and public health officials, on 3 October 2025, raided a private residence in Sawang Daen Din District, Sakon Nakhon Province, uncovering an unlicensed dental laboratory run by a 23-year-old woman. The suspect, who runs a TikTok account “Am.Retainer” with nearly 200,000 followers, produced and sold custom dental retainers without proper authorisation. Authorities seized more than 100 items of equipment and materials used in the production process.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1375079-police-raid-illegal-dental-lab-of-tiktok-influencer/

 

Iranian Posed as Police, Robbed Indian Tourist in Pattaya

 

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An Iranian man who impersonated a police officer and robbed an Indian tourist in Pattaya has been arrested following a detailed investigation by Bang Lamung police, who reviewed footage from more than 70 CCTV cameras. The suspect allegedly stole US$300 before fleeing, but was later tracked down and detained in the same area where he had earlier eaten after the crime. The arrest has been praised as a swift and effective response to an incident.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1375082-iranian-posed-as-police-robbed-indian-tourist-in-pattaya/

 

Lion Seized After Escaping and Attacking Child in Kanchanaburi

 

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Authorities have seized a lion owned by a well-known influencer in Kanchanaburi after it escaped from its enclosure and attacked two residents, including an 11-year-old boy. The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) confirmed that the incident occurred on the evening of October 4 in Rang Kham village, Nong Kum subdistrict, Bo Phloi district. The child, who sustained serious injuries, was taken to Surasee Camp Hospital in Lat Ya for treatment, while another local resident also suffered injuries.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1375090-lion-seized-after-escaping-and-attacking-child-in-kanchanaburi/

 

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